Uncle Sam and Cuba War Plans Foresee Rapid Victory
The piece argues for aggressive U S action against Spain in Cuba. It envisions naval bombardment and landing operations, predicts swift Spanish defeat, and outlines postwar military governance and Puerto Rico’s possible status. It cites American investments, strategic ports, and the goal of ending Cuban suffering while expanding U S influence.
War cry and fate of Puerto Rico and Cuba in a troubled Caribbean
The piece argues that Puerto Rico and Cuba face uncertain futures under colonial pressures. It recalls the 1873 Virginius incident and Spain's apology, then warns that unless these islands gain stable self government they could become perpetual arenas for foreign intervention and imperial rivalry, with potential U.S. involvement to protect interests.
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Puerto Rico
United States
Spain
Alva
Antwerp
Virginius
Jamaica
Cuba
Joseph Fry
Santiago de Cuba
New York
West Indies
Caribbean Sea
Haiti
San Marino
Andorra
Switzerland
Diaz
Europe
Pavement Artists in London Support Their Art
There are said to be 300 or more pavement artists in London earning a living by drawing pictures on the pavement. The ranks include several educated female artists who have adopted this profession to support themselves.
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London
New Signaling Apparatus Called the Telephoto Adopted by Navy
The navy adopts a telephoto signaling system with four double lanterns on a masthead wire. White upper halves house three lamps with magnifying lenses, red lower halves hold four lamps with red lenses, and a compact keyboard at the bridge enables rapid code signaling. One-key operation locks other keys to prevent signal confusion.
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Uncle Sam
Western Hemisphere
United States of America
New York City
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Aome
Guanabacoa
Havana
Port Antonio
Matanzas
Cardenas
Gulf of Matamano
Cienfuegos
Trinidad
Manzanillo
Santa Clara
Puerto Principe
Santa Catalina
Cubitas
Mexico
Guarda Civiles
Royal Army
Congress
Senegambia
Arate
Mariel
Port Cabanas
Bahia Honda
Philippines
California
Rio Grande
Pavement
State Department
Louis Napoleon
Marshal Bazaine
Channing A. Bartow