War talk and global views echo in Aberdeen Herald Across the world
The Aberdeen Herald comments on Cuba Spain British aims and US war orders. It jokes about naval color rules, jokes about referendum outcomes, and notes Russia expanding in Asia while Anglo American influence remains strong in China and Japan. Two miners pursue Alaskan gold rumors and a Sacramento dispatch repeats tales of a mountain of gold uncleared by transport firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phas
Sacramento
Cal
Alaska
Hudson Bay Company
Man Arraigned in Larceny Case Over False Teeth Theft
In a New York police court a prisoner faced larceny charges after a witness testified he seized a set of false teeth from his wife on Broadway in front of a crowd. The accused admitted the act saying he bought the teeth for her wedding appearance at nine dollars and that she has since left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vong Broadway
The Teeth and Tiny Details in American Industry
A court case ends with a playful threat over a wife’s teeth, while a French engineer on tour notes that America’s strength lies in small details. He observes grindstone automation saving material and labor, arguing American ingenuity thrives in minute improvements alongside big industrial feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lve
United States
Americas
Open Ports Opened and Rising Tensions in Far East
The piece argues against war between England and Russia over Manchuria and Port Arthur. It notesEngland has secured Wel-hial-weil to counter Russia, cites open port policy, and predicts no European ally gains from conflict. It says China weak can’t resist foreign protective efforts and American interests remain safe as nations push open ports for all flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Russia
China
Hongkong
Arthur
Ta-lien-wan
Manchuria
Far East
India
Tserat
Chitral
Port Arthur
France
Germany
Doings of the Week in War News and Global Moves
Major-General Merritt heads to San Francisco to oversee the Philippine campaign. Alaska trade picks up as the City of Seattle carries 263 passengers on the last trip. Cuba faces evacuation fears and Havana financial paralysis amid heavy gales pound the Midwest with deaths in Rockford Elmhurst and Seiger. Ottawa members discuss American-Spanish war neutrality while Laurier and Tupper disavow pro-Spain wishes. US-France relations remain friendly. Commodore Watson sails from Key West with squadron to join Dewey’s forces. Spanish bombard Cebu. rebels flee with cash. Tokyo to Philippines reports. Japan sends warships. Attleboro jewelry plants burn. over a million losses. Oregon naval status unclear but likely with Sampson. Mare Island salutes as Charleston departs for Manila. Sampson’s bombardment details reach Key West. San Juan forts damaged. Plans to sever Cuba cables near Santiago advance. Battleship Alabama launched at Cramp’s Philadelphia yards alongside Illinois and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
San Francisco
Alaska
Seattle
Cuba
Havana
Middle West
Rockford
Elmhurst
Seiger
Wis
House of Commons
Ottawa
Canada
Cleary
America
Spain
Laurier
Charles Tupper
State Department
United States
France
Key West
Watson
United States Squadron No. 3
Sampson
Schley
Iis
Puritan
Miantonomoh
Cincinnati
Helena
St. Paul
Ericsson
Dupont
Foote
Cushing
Bancroft
Dolphin
Morrill
Eagle
Wasp
Hawk
Vancouver
B. C
Manila
Cebu
Admiral Dewey
Charleston
Mare Island Navy Yard
Vallejo
San Juan
Blanco
Santiago
Washington
Cervera
Matanzas
St. Thomas
Isabella II
Roth
Aldeborough
Military tensions and moves colored by Spain and Cuba
Reports say Thayvana and Cienfuegos fleets will gain more warships while Thivana may be bombarded. Congress to decide canal funding as U S volunteers total 106000. Spanish privateering debated in Madrid as Gomez advances on Havana with 15000 insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayvana
Cienfuegos
Thivana
United States
Washington
Congress
Pacific Oceans
Oddities and Rules in Daily Life and Travel
The text notes 2 401 inventions drive sugar and salt manufacture. It mentions a Venice superstition that a stranger dying in a hotel makes their room lucky in future lotteries. It states matches are forbidden on modern warships and ships cruise with a light burning from departure onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Army crackers contract prints Remember the Maine motto
Captain Duval of the commissary department has secured 610000 pounds of army crackers from local bakeries in a contract. The quantity equates to about 30000 barrels of flour and each package will bear the motto Remember the Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
St. Louis
Duval
Commissary Department
Rubber suction cap draughting compass innovation
The article notes a draughting compass fitted with a flexible rubber suction cap at one end to fasten to paper and hold the instrument during circle drawing.
Monterey Ordered to Manila to Reinforce Dewey’s Squadron
The Monterey will sail to Manila to reinforce Admiral Dewey as thousands of troops head to the islands. The monitor, 4000 tons, 256 feet long, carries two 12 inch and two 10 inch guns and has limited coal bunkers for a long voyage. Her crew is 19 officers and 172 men and coaling at sea may be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Monterey
Manilla
Manila
Honolulu
Philippines
United States transport Florida sails toward Cuba
A Macon dispatch reports that the Florida left Port Tampa with several hundred Cuban volunteer troops aboard. The first expedition toward Jubani has started and is expected to be successful. If this push succeeds other troops will follow promptly to reinforce the invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Macon
United States
Florida
Cuba
Port Tampa
England and Japan Reach Informal Anglo Japanese Understanding
London reports in The Daily Telegraph that England and Japan have formed a tangible understanding. The agreement is described as an Asiatic balance of power covering East events and potential consequences of the Hispano American war, aiming to stabilize regional dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Japan
London
Vienna
Daily Telegraph
Tornado Kills Families and Destroys Homes in Springdale
A tornado west of Springdale Ark last night killed John W Killingstone and his wife when timbers fell on their house. Two Italians died and a third was fatally injured. About 30 houses were blown down in the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Ark
Here
John W. Killingstone
Departure of Senor Polo y Bernabe Sails to Liverpool
May 24 reports state Senor Polo y Bernabe left New York with his staff aboard a steamer for Liverpool. He is said to have redeclared neutrality and will not accept reprisals, while Spanish consul gathers information for the United States. Canadian government advised departure due to diplomatic sensitivities. Captain Garranza left for Madrid with important papers and may join Cervera's fleet or call at Miquelon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Yang-tse-Kiang
Dole
Hawaii
Spain
Barcelona
Philippines
Camara
Madrids
Pacific
Byngland
Atlantic
Montreal Star
Star
North Sydney
C. B
Newfoundland
New York
Spey
Herald
Montreal
Senor Poly Nabe
Liverpool
Senor Polo 5
Agi
Madrid
United States
Senor Polo Y
Bernabe Hay
Tony
Parture
Garranza
Downing
Sogethers
Senor Polo
de Garranza
Cervera
Miquelon
Dynamite Laden Hulks Threaten Warship Blockade
Report from May 24 describes Spanish plans to use loaded hulls turned torpedo boats to ram ships near Havana. A hulk sighted off Cardenas was shot by the Leyden at 1,000 yards and sunk. another near Wilmington was destroyed, with cans of explosive recovered from the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havana
Cardenas
Leyden
Hudson
Wilmington
Wilmington Brand
Watson
Looking Back Author and New Nat Bellamy Founder Dies in Chicopee
The article reports the death of the author and founder associated with Looking Back and The New Nat Bellamy. Born March 26, 1850 in Falls, he spent most of his life in Chicopee and sought respite in Denver before his decline. He died after a prolonged illness this morning, leaving family and commitments behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the New Nat
Bellamy
Chicopee
Denver
Tie
Falls
Berlin Notes Protest Over Cable Cutting Incident
Berlin reports France voices indignation over cable cutting, considering it contrary to international norms. The forced incident prompts France to contemplate formal protest to address the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Forc
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aberdeen Herald
Aberdeen
Boston Transcript
Ree Concentrados
Columbus
General Blanco
Island
Montana
Correspondenticia
Colorado
Erisi
Ninth New York Regiment
Weyler
Switzerland
Canton
Soleure
Vox Populi
Vox Dei
Lucknow
Boston University Alumni Association
Southern Asia
Asia
Great Britain
Sagasta
Senor Leon Castillo
Correa
Attleboro
Mass
Navy Department
Oregon
Alabama
Cramp’s
Philadelphia
Thelinois
Wisconsin
London Stock Exchange
Firat Regiment
California
Peking
War Department
Henry Irving
Isabella
Samoa
Guden
Sydney
Regular Army
New Orleans
Gomez
Quentin Balderas
Santiago de Cuba
Garcia
Dewey
Monitor
Ser
Arkansas
Chickamauga National Park
Chattanooga, Rome
Hig
Edward Gellamy DH
Wash
Ah Dodds
Ward
Union Path
Dodds
the Hague
Netherlands
Fey
Ji Ion
K Ley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!