04 May 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1898
Page
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A dramatic front page note reports a chaotic scene as a speaker declares that destroying the existing regime would make a patriot, while Salmeron voices similar urgency. Authorities worry riotous crowds may threaten Porto Rico as a potential early naval theater, with the fleet under active command.
Mgr Herrera of Santiago de Compostela urges public alarm against Americans calling them practitioners of greed. Senor Gullon thanks him for the speech. A dynamite box is found in an Illinois guard foresters. Cavite forts in Manila are razed as parts of the city burn. General Miles backs landing 30 000 troops in Cuba. Secretary Alger pegs War Department costs at 150 million. The Oregon races East. Navy Secretary sees no fight with Spain. Dewey to be made admiral for Manila exploits and to receive troops for Philippines. Madrid says Spain will concentrate naval power in Cuban waters. Martial law declared in Madrid. A hospital ship secured for Cuban invasion. British cruiser Talbot near Morro Castle. Weyler gains popularity by advocating harsher warfare. After Manila victory Spaniards won’t threaten U.S. coasts. Summer furniture stock offered at low prices. Rioting at Ponce grows tense. food scarce. Fourteen Spanish warships at St John’s or San Juan April 21. Hospital Ship Lancaster commissioned at Charlestown Navy Yard. Ram Katadinh to Boston for coal. Volunteer mustering begins nationwide. A naval clash possible between Temerario and U.S. ships at Rio Janeiro. Pope Leo hesitant to intervene. Continued on Page 5.
Special from Washington: after a Pacific victory over Spain, the President seeks an early Atlantic engagement to showcase US naval strength. Oregon and Marietta face four Spanish cruisers near Rio, while Brazil remains nonneutral. Navy must decide whether to reinforce from Sampson’s fleet or act separately, risking losses if not coordinated.
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