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Washington Star in Washington, New Jersey

07 Jul 1898

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Washington Star

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Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1898

Page

8

End of Cervera Fleet Utterly Destroyed by Our Ships

Reports detail Commodore Schley’s pursuit and destruction of the Spanish squadron led by Cervera near Santiago de Cuba. The Cristobal Colon and other cruisers were captured or sunk as Brooklyn Oregon Gloucester engaged and forced surrender, with Admiral Cervera mortally urging resistance before evacuation. The American fleet, led by Commodore Schley, claimed a decisive victory with minimal losses and multiple prisoners of war.

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Battle near Santiago dominates tense Caribbean front

Reports describe General Pando leading Spanish troops toward Santiago as Cuban forces contest the advance. Refuges cite General Gwormdad in winged action while Shafter’s forces strain to block the city’s defenses. The siege deepens with strategic maneuvering at Las Palmas and nearby harbors as tensions rise across the region.

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Revenue Stamps and Post Office Struggles highlighted

Worn by war shortages and stamp delays Deputy Thompson, collector in Newark, battles overloads as Dawes district chases requests for revenue stamps. He and family toil amid packed mail, scarce supplies, and Washington orders while war tax issues and stamp varieties fill daily dispatches.

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Cadestar Phollinson Aden Ravenne Ginnel Thompson Dawes Calloetartina Charles S. Couplins Morritown Mionupyan Thoupson Shinipa Cole Uctor Miy Son Atin Ani Washington Thodupson Newark Thompson Hasaig Maine Howe Gadlesam & Co
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Civic Fourth Parade Draws Modest Attendance at Oxford

A quiet Fourth celebration in Oxford drew a smaller crowd than expected. Highlights included a Washington Drum Corps procession, speeches by local figures, and a late afternoon program with music and dancing. Community members praised attendees while noting scattered festivities and a sense of local pride amid wartime constraints.

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