Three U S ships silence Matanzas harbor batteries in 18 minutes
Admiral Sampson commanded the New York Puritan and Cincinnati to bombard and silence Spanish batteries at Matanzas as the harbor entrance defenses were reduced. The fleet engaged Point Rubal Caye and Point Maya, shells exploding near the New York with shrapnel, yet no American casualties reported.
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New York Herald
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Matanzas
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Point Rubal Caye
Point Maya
Rubal Caye
God
Engagement at Matanzas Bay Battles Spanish Forts
The Puritan Cincinnati and New York bombarded forts at Matanzas harbor this afternoon. No American casualties. Spaniards believed killed. Engagement ran from 12 57 p m to 1 15 p m. Objective was to hinder Punta Gorda earthworks. Fire from eastern batteries and a half completed battery caused shells to strike near ships. Ships withdrew after locating batteries. Reuters dispatch notes Admiral Sampson’s comments and high marksmanship.
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Matangas
Puritan
Cincinnati
Matangas Harbor
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Uwid
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Matanzas
Dolliver Leads After War Revenue Debate In House
In Washington on April 24 the House opened the revenue debate sided with war needs and debated funding. Dolliver delivered the day’s standout oration, charming the chamber as he recalled the Maine disaster and a future monument to fallen heroes. Differences centered on bonds, income tax, and legal tender notes as options to finance the war effort.
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Bailey
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Texas
Appropriations Committee
Dolliver
Iowa
Maine
New Commonwealth
Discontinue Mail to Manila
San Francisco reports that postal service to Manila and other Spanish possessions in the orient is halted by order from Washington. Mail for yesterday's steamer will be returned or sent to the dead letter office if undeliverable.
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Lospex
Matanzas
Matanfag
Guba
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Foreign Office
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Wood
Roosevelt
Teddy
Caffrey
Gulf States
Manila
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Montague
Orient
Etter
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Vancott
United States
Leedy Disarms Kansas National Guard in Major Shift
Governor Leedy moves to dismantle the state militia, ordering uniforms and gear sent to Topeka, appointing five recruiting officers, and pushing for local enlistment while regimental officers are to be gubernatorially appointed. Protests erupt with a Hutchinson crowd in effigy.
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Kansas
Toroka
Kan
Leady
War Department
Department
National Guard
Topeka
Fort Leavenworth
Thia
Laedy
Leefly
Adjutant General
Wichita
Emporia
Hutchison
Nebraska Guards Mobilized at Lincoln Amid War Orders
Governor Holcomb asserts state troops are under his orders at Lincoln until mustered into U S service while Fort Crook concentrates federal troops. Camp Alvin Saunders sees rapid mobilization activity as Lincoln companies arrive to form envisioned regiments for front lines.
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National Guard
Lincoln
Nebraska National Guard
War Department
Fort Crook
United States Service
Alvin Saunders
Bennett
Beatrice
Nebraska City
Nebraska
House Passes Revenue Bill With Amendments Shot Down
The House approved the war revenue bill after Republican committee amendments only were accepted. Democrats attempted to stall by moving to commit with instructions to report back an income tax provision, but the motion failed. Final vote 181 to 131 with Democrats and Populists largely opposing the bill, and a few Republicans crossing lines.
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Washinetoy
Ways and Means Committee
Dingley
Messrs
Cummings
McClellan
Griggs
New York
Fitzgerald
Mass
McAleer
Wheeler
Ala
Linney
N. C
Thorp
Bankers Restrict Loans and Wheat Markets News
R G Dun weekly review cites cautious banking, postponed orders, and tight loaning as dampeners on new business. Railroads show April gains. wheat prices steady despite claims of peak, with large Atlantic exports and rising crop-year totals. Shenandoah incident clarified as Shenandoah remains in Bosomda rumors. vessel Kilaney reports Shenandoah sighting near Bristo l.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
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