Fatal Fight in Cardenas Harbor Leaves Crew Dead
The action at Cardenas harbor involved the gunboats Wilmington Hudson and the torpedo boat Winslow. Ensign W. Bagley and four others were killed. Captain J. B. Bernadon and several crew were wounded as Winslow was sunk and later towed to Pedras island. The engagement lasted about an hour with heavy fire from land batteries and Spanish gunboats.
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Ae Son
W. Bagley
Cardenas Harbor
Hudson
J. B. Bernadou
Winslow
John Varvorts
Josiah Tunnett
J. Daniel
J. B. Bernardon
B. E. Cox
D. M’keon
J. Patterson
F. Gray
Patterson
Cardenas
Wilmington
Wilmington and Hudson
Bagley
Pedras Island
War Dispatches and Naval Movements May 14 Updates
Reports from May 14 describe firing off Block Island and near Long Island. Idaho troops expect departure soon with equipment from San Francisco. Admiral Sampson and Schley noncommittal with fleets roaming for Spaniards. Marblehead engaged at Cienfuegos with casualties. U S cruisers hurried from Boston. Maher KO'd by Goddard in Primaprapita. No word from Sampson or Schley.
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Seahead
Block Island
Longland
Borsz Orty
Idaho
San Francisco
Washington
Sampson
Kry Wrst
Marblehead
Cienfuegos
Maher
Joe Goddard
Sampson Bombards San Juan as Portu Prince Dispatch Reports
An arena correspondent in Port au Prince dated May 12 reports Rear Admiral Sampson with nine ships arriving at San Juan before sunrise. The city reportedly endured a first show, with Fort Morro said to be a heap of ruins and the fortification defenses described as broken.
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Washiaton
Navy Department
Sampaon
San Juan
Washington
London
Madrid
Sagasta
Cardenas
Associated Arena
Port Au Prince
Ing
Rumor That Oregon Sunk Circulates Abroad
A May 14 report notes a wild rumor the Oregon was sunk by the Spanish fleet. The navy department does not credit it. Citizens express impatience over Cuban invasion delays and details from the fight at ConfuEgos are sparse. Some wounded reportedly died since.
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Washington
Oregon
Navy Départment
Confuegos
Secrecy Enforced on Naval Movements by Secretary Long
Washington May 16 secrecy strict on naval movements with orders to withhold from press unless Long states otherwise. State department in quick touch with squadrons and imminent developments expected. New York May 16 European sentiment notes opposition to Anglo American alliance and Chamberlain Birmingham speech condemned.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
Cardenas
Wasuinaron
Long
New York
Europe
Chamberlain
Birmingham
Genuine Syrup of Figs Ad Emphasizes Originality
An advertisement stresses that the true and original Syrup of Figs is produced by the California Fig Syrup Co. only and warns readers to avoid imitation products. It underscores the care, skill, and scientific processes behind the genuine remedy and urges purchase of the authentic version.
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California Fie Syrup Co
Fin* Syrup Co
Death by Own Action and the Shadow of Death
A moral essay discusses suicide, disease, and despair in society. It cites Maupassant on death’s grip, notes Washington figures who killed themselves, and contrasts treatable illness with fatalism. It urges seeking specialists and offers Warner Azare Medicine Co. contact for examination and guidance.
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Cata PeSsé
Guy de Maupassant
Washington
Toms
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New Orleans
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Fla
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United States
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Hanover St
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Houston
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Joseph Murphy
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