07 May 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1898
Page
1
A diplomatic row erupts as seizure actions near Lafayette prompt protests in France against the United States. Strong reactions evolve as authorities plan escorts to Havana amid rising tensions and international dispute over the incident.
Government orders Commodore Watson to release the French steamer Lafayette seized off Havana and escort it to Havana. Dewey bombarded Manila after defeating Cavite with heavy loss of life. Spanish authorities allegedly trap him with concealed gun boats. Hong Kong reports Manila contact not restored. London hints Sampson may strike the Canary Islands.
At Camp Black Hempstead Plains May 6 soldiers of the Thirteenth Brooklyn clashed with guards and rival regiments as Captain Watson and staff faced desertion. Colonel Frederick D Grant sought to restore order as crowd tension peaked and cheers for General Grant echoed.
Washington May 6 forecast calls for Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut to see threatening weather and rain with northeasterly winds. Signals show along the Atlantic coast from Nantucket to Wilmington. Local Boston forecast predicts cloudy weather and occasional showers with variable winds.
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