10 May 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1898
Page
1
The piece argues that clothing worth lies in everyday qualities rather than occasional gains, urging enduring material goodness and thorough workmanship irrespective of price. It stresses consistent value over flash or high cost.
The report notes a flotilla leader expressing urgency to strike Spain, signaling heightened wartime measures and potential naval operations amid escalating tensions. It references strategic aims and the broader conflict context without graphic detail.
Sampson prepares to win at sea with 60 000 men to invade Cuba and the Montgomery captures prizes while fighting Spanish gunboats off Cape Haytien. The action unfolds along the eastern theater with pressing naval operations and potential strikes.
The report notes eight American ships near Cape Haytien and riots in Cadiz with martial law. Catholic clergy are urged to pray for a U.S. victory as Steamer Roman lands in Boston after a suspected Spanish torpedo boat chase. Major troop movements include 125,000 volunteers assigned to duty with 50,000 at Chickamauga and 25,000 at Washington.
A cable from Port au Prince reports the U S cruiser Montgomery engaged a large Spanish cruiser off Cape Haytien on Saturday night. The Montgomery, 2000 tons with nine five inch guns and six torpedo tubes, followed two Spanish steamers to Havana. The battle illuminated by cannon fire was observed from shore as night fell.
Reports from Key West claim engagements involving US ships. Possible capture of two Spanish gunboats by the cruiser Montgomery near Cape Haytien, with return to St Nicholas for repairs. Another claim says the Osceola was fired on near Havana. A third says three Spanish gun boats fired on the torpedo boat Winslow at Carde nas and were repulsed after one was disabled.
Governor General Macias of Porto Rico reports a Spanish merchant steamer fled an armored American liner with help from Spanish warships. The Paulina reached San Juan de Porto Rico after taking refuge at Port Fajardo, pursued eastward by a Spanish cruiser. Porto Rico notes a strong fighting spirit aided by munitions and fortifications aboard Alfonso XII.
In Waterloo Iowa on May 9 Catholics discuss a report that Archbishop Ireland has been summoned to the Vatican to report American Catholic sentiment on the Spanish American war to the Pope.
Madrid reports Blanco claiming an American cruiser and torpedo boat tried to force the Cardenas channel. After a half hour of fighting with three Spanish gunboats the Americans retreated.
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