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The Huntington Advertiser
Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia
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Gen. Shafter and 15,000 U.S. regulars arrived off Santiago on June 20 aboard transports. Landing site undecided amid 30,000-45,000 Spanish troops nearby. Troops healthy despite some illnesses; fleet support expected to aid in anticipated fierce battle against starving, harassed Spanish forces.
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THE PLACE OF LANDING THE AMERICAN TROOPS NOT YET DECIDED ON.
MOLE, ST. NICHOLAS. June 21.-The Associated Press despatch boat Dandy brings the news of the arrival of Gen. Shafter and the transports carrying 15,000 regulars off Santiago at noon yesterday. The place of landing has not yet been decided on. There are fourteen mild cases of typhoid fever and a few cases of measles among the troops, but the troops generally are in very good condition and excellent spirits. The voyage from Tampa was without special incident
Admiral Sampson estimates 30,000 to 45,000 Spanish troops within five miles of Guantanamo ready to concentrate on the point of debarkation troops.
Desperate work is expected,
There is some anxiety about how the troops will stand the strain of immediate battle after the trying voyage but there is no fear of the result.
The guns of the fleet will be of immense advantage. The Spanish troops are starving and are harassed by the Cubans.
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Santiago
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Noon Yesterday (June 20) From June 21 Despatch
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fourteen mild cases of typhoid fever and a few cases of measles among u.s. troops; desperate work expected but no fear of result; spanish troops starving and harassed by cubans
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Gen. Shafter and transports with 15,000 regulars arrived off Santiago at noon yesterday. Landing place undecided. Troops in good condition and spirits after voyage from Tampa. Admiral Sampson estimates 30,000 to 45,000 Spanish troops within five miles of Guantanamo ready to concentrate. Anxiety about troops' readiness for immediate battle, but fleet guns will aid. Spanish troops starving and harassed by Cubans.