Second Attack From Havana After Cable Cut Threats
Naval officers expect another assault on Santiago hourly as Spanish authorities brace the harbor. A Havana Madrid despatch cites plans for land and sea operations with 2000 to 3000 insurgents near Santiago and a Cuban cable cut threat to Key West. The American squadron bombarded the harbor and withdrew before resuming fire at sunset.
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Associated Press
Cape Haytien
Havana
Key West
Madrid
Santiago
Guantanamo
Iowa
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
Exas
Amazonas
New Orleans
Columbia
Punta Orda
el Morro
Sacopa
Cristobal Colon
Bantiago
American Warships Bombard Santiago Harbor Action
An Evening Journal dispatch from Cape Haytien reports the Porter delivering despatches to Washington at Mole St Nicholas, then joining a squadron that included St Paul and New Orleans. The fleet approached Santiago de Cuba harbor.
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New York
Evening Journal
Cape Haytien
Porter
Mole St. Nicholas
Washington
Santiago de Cuba
St. Paul
New Orleans
Santiago
Cervera
Punta Gorda
Naval Battle Report Describes Fury at Santiago Harbor
The American fleet under Schley exchanged heavy fire with Morro Socapa and Punta Gorda forts for two hours. Spanish defenses suffered massive damage as shells battered masonry and soldiers fled. An auxiliary cruiser was reportedly damaged while Spanish losses were described as enormous with no confirmed American casualties.
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Iowa
Massachusetts
Texas
New Orleans
Morro
Socapa
Punta Gorda
Schley
American Fleet Bombards Santiago Harbor in 1898 Duel
The American fleet led by Iowa and Massachusetts opened fire on May 31 from the Santiago de Cuba channel with seven 13 inch shells, lasting 90 minutes. Spanish batteries at Morro Socapa and Punta Gorda, plus Cristobal Colon, replied. One auxiliary cruiser steamer damaged. two shells exploded on the town’s stern and a ship reported fire. Great enthusiasm in Santiago de Cuba after action.
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Associated Press
Havana
Santiago de Cuba
Iowa
Massachusetts
Brooklyn
Texas
New Orleans
Marblehead
Minneapolis
Cristobal Colon
Punta Gorda
Morro
Socapa
Hood's Sarsaparilla Testimonials Promote Cures
Testimonials published by Hood s Sarsaparilla feature anxious individuals sharing cures for the benefit of others. The advertisement urges readers who are not well to consider Hood s Sarsaparilla as their medicine.
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Hood
Spain Come On Report From Key West on Santiago Battle
Key West on June 4 reports naval men agree the American fleet can cope with Spain. Havana blockaders note little activity as a Spanish gunboat skirts the forts. The Restormel rests at the naval dock while naval officials suspect cargo beyond coal.
Knight's Release From Cuban Captivity Reported
Havana June 1 The British consul-general seeks the release of London Times correspondent Mr Knight captured by Spanish troops at Jaruco and held at Cabanas fortress. Knight says he left Key West in an American tug, sailed eight miles from Cuban shore, then rowed in a small boat. After capsizing he swam to shore, was captured, and has been treated with consideration awaiting freedom.
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Havana
Mr. Knight
London Times
Jaruco
Cabanas
Knight
Key West
Plan to defend against torpedo boat attacks adopted
Key West Fla June 1 reports Admiral Sampson approved a defense plan originated by Capt Taylor of the Indiana. Groups of guns pre trained at fixed ranges will create a firing zone so torpedo boats cannot breach the line. Monitors vary in effectiveness. case ammunition recommended for heavy guns to supplement fire.
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Key West
Fla
Taylor
Indiana
Sampson
Spaniards Will Fight in Cuba Despite Inferior Odds
From Havana June 1 1898 the Spanish correspondent reports Admiral Cervera was not at Santiago during the bombardment. Spanish war ships would have fought the Americans if present. Spanish troops ordered to resist with varying vigor to ease American landings, hoping to strike interior action and defeat the invaders. The army and navy express eagerness to face the Americans, trusting in Spanish soldiers and sailors, better organization, and skilled officers.
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Havana
Cervera
Santiago
Prize money set for New York crew after Pedro seizure
The Spanish steamship Pedro was condemned as a prize of war and appraised with cargo at 200000 dollars. Prize money will be distributed among American ships in sight when capture occurred, plus New York officers and crew. Mayflower expected to receive a share. further in sight determinations follow.
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Key
West, Fla
Pedro
New York
United States Prize Court
Belvidere wreck survivors reach Philadelphia on Kong Frode
Passengers and crew from the Belvidere wreck off Cape May reach Philadelphia aboard the Kong Frode from Port Antonio. The vessel carried 14 passengers including Vice-President Capote of Cuba and a crew of 41. The Belvidere left Kingston for Boston Wednesday and was wrecked Thursday.
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Philadelphia
Belvidere
Cape Maysi
Cuba
Kong Frode
Port Antonio
Kingston
Boston
Kong Rode
Reedy Island
Delaware Bay
Capote
Abandoned Cuban Light Restored for U S Vessels
From Key West June 1. Word reaches the US fleet off Cardenas that Cayo Piedras lighthouse has been abandoned by the Spaniards. Lieutenant Brainard of the Uncas landed with a boat crew three days ago and found Cuban forces nearby. They agreed to light the beacon nightly for the convenience of American ships cruising the coast.
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Key West
Cardenas
Cayo Piedras
Matanzas
Lieut. Brainard
Uncas
Naval cadets dispersed aboard fleet ships at Key West
Fifty three cadets from the Naval Academy at Annapolis were distributed among ships of the fleet today at Key West after arriving yesterday.
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Key West
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Warship Reports Spanish Gunboat Near Havana Fortifications
From Key West on June 1, a warship returning from the blockade notes a Spanish gunboat emerging from Havana to patrol along the battery line near the shore. It surfaced again two miles offshore. it was chased and fled. By Monday night warships loomed within five miles, and the lighted streets were visible. Morro heights are seeing new fortifications under construction as a sand-carrying steam donkey runs day and night.
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Key West
Havana
Morro Heights
Pe-ru-na Cures Debility Claims by Sigel Wis. Resident
A letter from B Martens of Sigel Wisconsin asserts his wife suffered long debility with weakness loss of appetite and constipation. After taking Pe-ru-na she improved rapidly and regained vigor one half bottle showing the remedy’s effect. Five bottles cured her. All druggists will tell Pewuna to you.
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B. Martens
Sigel
Wis
Going to Santiago
A Washington dispatch says Com Schley urges sending troops to Santiago with 12 000 to be used there as naval protection for landing. The plan calls for 25 000 capacity transports and three days to reach the Cuban coast from Tampa. 12 000 soldiers to operate near Santiago with forts and hills to be seized for batteries and bombardment of Cervera's fleet.
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New York
The
Sun
Washington
Com. Schley
Santiago
War Department
Cuba
Porto Rico
Tampa
Yucatan Channel
Florida
Jacksonville
Navy Department
Shafter
Naval Administration
Miles
United States
Cervera
Havana
Matanzas
Ordered to Fire Harbor Mines Threaten Ships
New York June 1. Lieutenant-Commander Field in charge of four converted yachts on harbor mine duty said he ordered fire on any vessel disobeying patrol boat captains. A bill for penalties on entering and leaving mined harbors was not law yet, but Field warned no more mines would be moved or cable links damaged. He would risk ships suing the United States for damages from being fired upon to preserve the harbor defence system.
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New York
Field
United States
Grant Sworn In at Chickamauga Park Ceremony
Gen. Fred D. Grant took the oath as brigadier general at Chickamauga National ParkJune 1. Judge George A. H. Harris of Rome Ga. administered the oath and a large crowd comprising Confederates and Federal soldiers observed the ceremony.
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Chickamauga National Park
CIA
Fred D. Grant
George A. H. Harris
Rome
Troops Depart Chattanooga for Tampa on Schedule
The first contingent of volunteers, including the 157th Indiana, 1st Ohio, First District of Columbia and 2nd New York regiments, left Chickamauga for Tampa today. Tomorrow, the 3rd Penny First Illinois, 5th Maryland and 69th New York will embark.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamauga
Tampa
Indiana
Ohio
District of Columbia
New York
Illinois
Maryland
Trans-Mississippi Exposition Dedicated in Omaha
Amid 100 bands and 100000 cheering spectators the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition in Omaha was dedicated. President McKinley spoke by long distance telegraph, inaugurating the 1600 mile distant machinery as bands, parades, and a civic celebration marked the event.
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Omaha
Neb
Marine Band
Washington
Middle West
Nichols
St. Louis
trans-Mississippi
G. W. Wattles
John L. Webster
John N. Baldwin
Council Bluffs
McKinley
White House
Nebraska
Congress
Representative Mercer
Executive Mansion
Dewey Snubs Banquet Toast at Hong Kong
Charles N. Post reports a social clash between Admiral Dewey and Prince Henry of Germany in Hong Kong. The prince toasted Great Britain and other powers but not the United States. Dewey walked out and later demanded a written or personal apology, which the prince gave after a formal correction. Dewey did not attend a ball Prince Henry hosted.
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Chicago
Charles N. Post
Orient
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Mr. Post
Dewey
Prince Henry
Emperor William
Great Britain
United States
Admiral Dewee
Rock Island Railroad elects new board officials
At its annual meeting in Chicago on June 1, Rock Island railroad elected R R Cable chairman and Warren G Purdy president. William Truesdell became first vice president H A Parker second vice president J F Phillips treasurer and Geo H Crosby secretary. The 1 percent quarterly dividend plus 4 percent extra and 10 percent extra stock dividends raise total this year to 15 percent. Gross earnings for the year ending March 31, 1898 reached 19,548,583, up from 17,146,652, with expenses of 11,741,403 versus 10,743,140.
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Chicago
The
Rock Island Railroad Today
R. R. Cable
Warren G. Purdy
Mr. Cable
William Truesdell
H. A. Parker
J. F. Phillips
Geo. H. Crosby
Condemnation of Restormel Cargo By Cuban Court
In Key West on June 1 Judge Locke ordered the condemnation of 2400 tons of coal on the British steamer Restormel captured off Santiago harbor on May 25 while attempting to enter presumably to supply the Spanish fleet. The steamers future case is set for tomorrow.
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Key West
Fla
United States
Forethought and thrift warn against poor management
Atributed advice extols planning and prudence in daily life. It contrasts a careful household using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a shiftless approach that delays care and incurs large doctor bills. The piece cites Hollingwood & Co. as the seller at Merrimack and Central streets and Middlesex and Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Doan's Kidney Pills Testimony From Lowell Resident
A Lowell resident, Morrill C. Gove of 26 East Pine Street, testifies of long kidney and back pain eased by Doan's Kidney Pills after reading about the remedy in local papers. He describes years of pain, numbness, and kidney issues, then relief after using the product sold by Carter & Sherburne and other dealers.
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Lowell
Kalamazoo
Mich
Woonsocket
R. I
Morrill C. Gove
East Pine Street
Dean
Ellingwood
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Doan's
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Santiago Harbor
Spain
Blanco
Straits of Florida
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Restormel
Naval Station Dock
Times
Capote Safe
Cayo Piedras Lighthouse
Naval Cadets
Shaffer
Pos
New York Harbor
Grant
McKinley Pushed
Omaha Exposition
Rock Island
Will Stone
Carter & Sherburne
BH. N. Wood & Coe
Market Street
Masa
A. L. Pendergast, Prop
Jones
Eldredge
van Nostrand
P. B
Consumers
Niagara
Merrimack Sq
Milwaukee
Quincy
Merrimack Street
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