Rival Admirals debated prewar naval stance and later actions
The article reviews the dispute between Admiral Sampson and Admiral Schley before the Spanish American War, detailing their initial blockading plans for Havana, the Key West concentration, and the May 26 28 movements toward Santiago. It covers dispatches from the Navy Department, questions over Schley's compliance with orders, and the eventual blockade and engagement with the Spanish fleet at Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Scelby
Spain
Key West
Phen Dewey
Ron
Guba
San Juan
Navy
Cervera
Martinique
Curacoa
Key
Schley
Spanish fleet breaks from Santiago harbor
The Spanish squadron under Cervera departs Santiago on July 8, 1898, aiming for freedom as American ships press the blockade. Admiral Schley, onboard the Brooklyn, watches the line of ships move out while New York, Indiana, Oregon, Texas, and Gloucester hold positions around the harbor. The engagement begins as the Spanish open fire, intending to threaten the American fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Worshiis
Schley
Cientzegys
Santia
Santiago
Massachusetts
Ron
New Orleans
Colo
Harbor
iGervera
Samp‘gon
Cervera
Admiral Schley
Santiago Harbor
New York
Sampson
Ore‘gon
Towa
Texas
Brooklyn
Gloucester
Outi
Maria ‘Teresa
Iowa
Ad Schley
Exas
Oregon
Bampson
Frain
Eulate
Vizcaya
Colon
Contreras
Schley’s squadron blocks Cienfuegos then sails to Santiago
The narrative tracks Schley’s force including Brooklyn Texas Massachusetts and Scorpion as they maneuver from Key West to Cienfuegos to intercept Cervera. After learning he is at Santiago they reorient toward the Cuban coast, endure rough seas and a disabled Merrimac, and engage the Spanish fleet off Santiago before seeking coal and repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Key West
Cuba
Yucatan Channel
Yale
Schley
Secretary of the Navy
AMI Department
Department
Harvard
Merrimac
Cape Cruz
Gonaives
Hayti
Santiago de Cuba
Brooklyn
Texas
Massachusetts
Scorpion
Cienfuegos
Havana
Sedley
Washington
Bnd
Ververa
Iowa
Castine
Merrimac A
Navy Department
Cervera
Sampson
Marblehead
Shley
St. Nicholas Channel
Santiags
Ciedfuegos Harebor
Ecollier
Cienfudges
St. Paul
Minneapolis
River Seine Sets Record for Traffic and Freight
The Seine carried a record 50,048 vessels last year, transporting 27,900,000 passengers and 10,000,000 tons of merchandise in France.
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River Seine
Seine
France
Engaged at last Nettie Astley accepts Capt Kerr
In a drawn out social tangle at the stores and park Nettie Astley finally accepts Capt Kerr after weeks of near closeness and uncertainty. She confesses to Frances and Mrs Erskine that Kerr pressed and she chose to marry him rather than risk later regret. Frances and Mrs Erskine react with mixed surprise and amusement as the engagement becomes public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Kerr
Nettie
Capt. Kerr
Kate Erskine
Mrs. Erskine
Cross
Charlie Vavasour
Nettle
Kate
Charlie
Ike
Ikerr
Amantia
Mr. Vavasour
Miss Astley
Bondstreet
Mye
Pary
Kensington
Mobey
Irim
Hunter Nettle
Taney
Salt Mining in Louisiana Promises Vast Industrial Feats
A long, stray article extols salt mining off Louisiana islands using compressed air caissons to beat quicksand. It notes a promising vein near Jefferson Island, rail links via Southern Pacific, and plans to sink shafts deeper for a daily yield of 600 tons. It hints at broader regional salt prospects and industrial growth for Louisiana.
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Hasking
Boston
Wale
Loiana
Ventre
United States
Canada
Phs
Southern
Pacific Railroad
Les
Verthon Bay
Gulf of Mexico
Southern Pacific
Engkins
Lousiana
Jefferson Island
Louisiana
Joseph Jefferson
Ve Island
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Cristobal Colon
Dune
Adala
Kingston
Hades Powea Sing
Yucatan
Elair
Ashy
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
Dewey
Jowison
Nenham
Lemley
Tances Forbes
Nettie Astley
Washington Star
Adyral Dewey
Satlow
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