Repeat For Three Hours Ten of Uncle Sam's War
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08 Jun 1898
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Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1898
Page
1
Bombardment Confirmed as Reina Mercedes Near Sinking
The Reina Mercedes, an Adm Spanish cruiser, is officially confirmed to have been nearly wrecked with many killed. In a Cuban city crowds throng streets as reports say American Marines have landed and are cooperating with local Patriots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reina Mercedes
Norwegian Girl Arrives. Suitor Seeks Legal Stay
Susannah Hansen a 19 year old from Christiania arrives in steerage aboard the Pa vonia. Olaf Mathison claims he will marry and support her if allowed to stay but his sister Hannah objects until they meet. Hannah offers to bond for support as authorities decide. Hansen placed in Clarke's Home East Boston pending decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Hansen
Christiania
Norway
Pavonia
Olaf Mathison
North Street
Miss Hansen
Mr. Mathison
Hannah
Susannah
Olaf
Cuban Victory at Jiguani in Santiago Provinces
News from Washington reports a decisive Cuban victory over a Spanish column at Jiguani May 22. The Cuban force of about 160, led by Calixto Garcia's command, defeated two Spanish contingents totaling roughly 1,800, took a Spanish colonel and officers prisoner, and captured arms and supplies before the Spaniards surrendered after six hours. Rejoicing followed in Jiguani and Santa Rita as Cuban forces prepared civil governance per General Garcia's orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jiguani
Santiago
United States
Spain
Havana
la Piedra
Santa Rita
Calixto Garcia
Jose Rabi
Lora
Montaire
Cuba Libre
Palma
Aguacete
Arroyo Blancoa
Aguilera
Garcia
Bayamo
Jiguant
Rabi
War News in Brief from the Post
Summary of battles and figures from Manila on May 1 with casualties and losses. Aguinaldo urges protection for civilians and hints at native administration under American rule. Transports sighted east of Henelaln. Montere y Brutus sail for Manila. Dewey sword to Congress. Military honors for Lt Commander Sturdy. funds raised in East Boston for the Sheridan Guards amid a wreck distribution.
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Kindleberger
Olympia Bives
Manila
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Belgic
United States
Henelaln
Charleston
Monterey
Brutus
Golden Gate
Admiral Dewey
Congress
W. A. Bancroft
Spain
Sturdy
Key West
Boston
Sheridan Guards
Charlestown Navy Yard Dispatches and War Rumors
Three Hitandread employees to be dropped from payroll within two weeks. Massachusetts Sixth Regiment rumors of moving from Camp Alger to Fernandina Florida and then to Porto Rico. Captain Clark of the Ninth leaves Camp Alger to establish a signal corps. Admiral Sampanen reports bombardment of Santiaroe on Mendany with 1500 shells. Cape Hartien notes American landings aiding Cuban forces. Washington officials say marines may be aboard warships if troops landed. Reina Mercedes nearly demolished with deaths and injuries. Infa Maria reresa reportedly sunk by American shells. Beer Island fort plan discussed with city institutions moved elsewhere.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Massachusetts
Camp Alger
Fernandina
Fla
Porto Rico
Clark
Iate
Ninth
Signal Corps
Admiral Sampanen
Santiaroe
Mendany
Cape Hartien
Washingten
United States
Cuba
Reina Mercedes
Cape Flaytien
Infanta Maria Reresa
Beer Island
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