20 May 1899
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1899
Page
1
In St John s Newfoundland on May 19 authorities report French operations limited to six lobster factories and four codfishing stations, down from thirteen and eleven last year. Worker numbers have fallen to about 400, the lowest on record, illustrating the limited value of the territory to France.
Havana reports growing tension as Cuban leaders resist disarming and fear turning arms to U S authorities. Friction between General Brooke and Cuban officials heightens risk of clash, with observers blaming Secretary of War Alger and noting Gomez remains a volatile factor in the standoff.
Four American sailors who served on the Olympia during the Manila Bay battle are jailed in Charlestown for court martial sentences. Offenses ranged from drunkenness and insubordination to attempted desertion and theft of mess funds. Some sentences were commuted by the Navy Secretary, and several prisoners may rejoin the U S naval service.
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