Cruiser Fires On Cabanas Port And Nearby Batteries
In Key West on April 30 the New York cruiser exchanged fire with shore batteries at Cabanas and near Mariel while torpedo boats Porter and Ericsson scouted the coast. The cruiser returned about a dozen 6 inch shots. ashore batteries fired in response. The fleet patrolled Cuba as rumors of troop movements circulate, with Dauntless briefly misjudging fire. Steamers St Louis and Harvard sailed from New York with undetermined destination.
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Segond
May Tecorite Prescription Heals Daughters Strong Recovery
A mother recalls using May Tecorite Prescription to treat her daughter suffering severe weight loss and profuse menstruation. The child’s weight rose from eighty seven pounds to about ninety eight to one hundred, restoring health with gratitude toward the physician’s advice. The letter credits the medicine with improving a dangerous condition and restoring vitality.
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Suse
Erie
Dr. Pierce
Army invasion moves toward Matanzas from Port Tampa
Washington April 30 The invasion army at Port Tampa ready to sail toward Cuba with 6 000 infantry 3 000 cavalry and 1 000 artillery. The force may land at Matanzas and link with General Gomez. A Spanish fleet threat looms as actions near Havana and Manila unfold with Dewey's squadron in the Pacific.
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Dewey
Ship Paris Now Safe After Rough Atlantic Passage
The American Miner Paris arrived in New York from Southampton after a seven day and 17 hour voyage. Captain Watkins reported a cautious route near the Irish coast with lights out at night amid fog and high seas. The ship sighted the Majestic and another White Star liner, with chatter of possible enemy craft but no encounter. crew of Paris appeared normal and no casualties were reported.
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DONS PLAY FOR DELAY Realize Defeat Is Inevitable Through Postponed Surrender
Madrid dispatch reports Spain aims to prolong the conflict to spark European intervention and delay US invasion plans for Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Military observers say organized defense could stretch the war beyond US expectations, with Blanco in Cuba and Macao in Puerto Rico cited as delaying factors. European stock markets show mixed reactions as tensions rise and naval movements stir concern.
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Philippine Islands
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Porto Hico
Tyranny in Cuban Town Prompts General Proclamation
Ad vices from Santiago de Cuba report Pombo proclaiming that all men aged 15 to 60 must join Spanish service or face arrest, trial, and death. A reign of terror drives thousands to flee the city, with women and children comprising most departures. Noncombatants fear expulsion as crowds cry death to the yankees. Local authorities struggle to control soldiers and disorderly elements amid anti British sentiment and rescue efforts.
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Giddeon
FIRED UPON BY THE FOOTE IN PANAMA BAY
Spanish gunboats flee after exchange of shots with torpedo boat Foote off Cuba. Lt Rogers leads a playful exchange near Cardenas as Terror monitors from offshore. no serious damage reported. Bancroft sails to Norfolk with full armament. Numouna chased toward St Tropez by Spanish warships.
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Tocrux
France
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Marseilles
Recognition for Cubans Prompts Cuban Junta Jubilation
A senate committee source says the United States will recognize the insurgent Cuban government once Spain is driven out, prompting Cuban junta representatives in Washington to celebrate while awaiting official acknowledgment from the president. The move hinges on cooperation with Gomez and his followers and reflects ongoing policy debate in Washington.
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Gomez
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Cuba
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Wade Hampton Pledges War Service If Spain Entailed
General Wade Hampton at Cuarestos April 20 urged volunteers for war with Spain. He praised South Carolina sons of the Palmetto flag, declared he would ride and wield a sword if needed, and offered to volunteer to fill any quota. He stressed duty to make his country champion of freedom.
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Cuaruestos
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Sam
Weild
Sympathy for Spaniards and German press on Madrid reports
Berlin newspapers shift from Spanish victory claims to distrustful American accounts as Madrid dispatches and Havana reports are cited. The World’s Berlin correspondent notes German media now favors Madrid sources over U S reports on Cuban events. The dispatches mention bombardment of Matanzas and a German cruiser bound for Manila as tensions rise across the Atlantic.
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Madrid
New York
Cuba
Madris
National Zeitung
Matanzas
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