Battleship Texas Strikes Matamoras Battery in Cuban Waters
The battleship Texas, aided by a Cuban land force of 2000 men under Jacana Rabia, engaged at Matamoras near Santiago as General Shafter's invasion landed at Balquiri. Texas destroyed Bocaps battery after taking fire. one sailor killed and eight wounded. The engagement, noted as the war's finest naval incident, saw 24x 12 inch shells fired and the Texas nearly touching shore. Admiral delighted with Captain Kilto for the daring action.
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Newport
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Philadelphia
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J.E. Nelson
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W. J. Simonson
A. Booqvist
Russell
Troops Landed in Cuba Amid Fire and Rail Failure
The report describes engineers finishing repairs on a damaged pier used by American troops landing in Cuba. Supply barges moved along an iron track as bivouacs glowed with fires. The march to Santiago faces rough roads, with limited options for advance and shells from Spanish forces already fired before Cuban flag recognition. Cuban troops and scouts support the effort amid scattered combat and logistical strain.
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Jamaica
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Iron Company
Commodore Watson takes command of Eastern Squadron
The Navy announces Commodore Watson will lead the Eastern Squadron to Spain with cruiser Newark battleships Oregon and Texas ex Baltimore class Yosemite Yankee and Dixie and auxiliaries India Abaronda Alexandar. The force sails for Santiago and Cadeary Islands to strike Spanish seaports and commerce.
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Santiago
Caoary Islanda
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Spain
Department
Sedley
Manila Rebel Operations Near Standstill Amid Siege
Cable report from Manila via Hong Kong says rebel actions under the wall of Manila are nearly halted as besiegers refrain from attacking the besieged fortress. The defenders appear confident they cannot break the wall without heavier artillery or stronger efforts.
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Hong Kong
Belog
Philippines Expedition Sails From San Francisco Amid Ceremonial Farewell
Four of five transports carrying four thousand troops depart San Francisco for the Philippines. The Indiana leads, followed by the Morgan City, Ohio, and City of Para as Alcatraz Forts fire salutes. The Valonia halts awaiting later join. President McKinley nephews John Dewalt Barber and James Fuller McKinley enlist in the Eighth Regiment, Cleveland Infantry, after White House appeals. Monadnock and Nero Sailors head for Manila via Honolulu with Monongahela? Monamock? coast defense monitor Monamock also departs. Nero will accompany.旅
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Thouranta
Valoncia
Honolulu
John Dewalt Barber
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McKinley
White House
United States
Coast Defense
Manila
Nero
Mantleno
Tornado Rips Through Murtite Ohio Turmoil Follows
A violent tornado devastates Murtite Ohio causing extensive damage to homes and sheds. Several residents are reported injured and four people are feared dead. Temporary relief measures are noted as authorities assess the scene and coordinate aid.
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Ohio
Ear
Tydag
Indian Democrats hold state convention in Boone County
The Indian Democrats met in state convention with Gamuel M. Ralston of Boone County leading the ticket for Secretary of State. They endorsed free silver at 16 to 1 and praised William J. Bryan, supporting Spain war vigor, Cuban independence, and decisive action. The Ohio Republicans met in Columbus and backed Hawaii annexation, a Nicaragua Canal, navy expansion, decisive anti Spain war, and civil service reform.
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Food and Dairy
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Ask
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Nicaragua Canal
International marriage age rules varied in 19th century Europe
The piece catalogs diverse national laws on marriage ages for men and women across Austria Germany France Belgium Spain Hungary Greece Russia Saxony Switzerland and the Ottoman Empire. It cites a San Francisco Chronicle interview with Westminster Abbey grave digger G Hedger noting 38 years at the abbey and graves for Darwin Dickens and Palmerston, plus a Telegraph note about Australia’s size relative to the UK France and the US.
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