Osado Torpedo Destroyer Shapes Naval Arms Race
The Osado, a Spanish torpedo destroyer in Cadiz fleet, epitomizes a rapid naval evolution from torpedo boats to destroyers. The piece traces design progress, speeds from 19 to 30 knots, and compares Osado with U.S. builds like the Dahlgren Craven and Minneapolis, noting engine power, armament, and production sites across Bath Iron Works, Harlan Holingsworth, Wolff Zwicker, and other yards.
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France
Admiralty
England
Clydebank Engineering and Shipbuilding Company
Osado
United States
United States Navy
Minneapolis
Dahlgren
T. A. M. Craven
Osago
Stringham
Goldsborough and
Bailey
Porter
Dupont
Craven
Bath Iron Works
Harlan & Hollingsworth’s
Wilmington
Del
Goldsborough
Wolff & Zwicker’s
Portland, Ore
The
Gas Engine and Power Company’s
Morris Heights
N. Y
Times Criticizes U S Cuba War Effort In Review
The London Times reviews U S Cuba operations and critiques Washington military administration. It notes missteps at the war office, praises British officers, and questions supply, strategy, and the impact of Admiral Cervera’s squadron on US plans for Santiago, Porto Rico, and Havana. It also mentions dynamite guns on the Vesuvius and limited coastal damage from shelling.
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London
the Times
Cuba
Bafter
Washington
United
Schoeld
Rds
Shafter
Cervera
Santiago
United States
Niay
Porto Rico
Havana
Vesuvius
Printers in St Thomas Prosecuted by Spanish Consul
Three local printers were arrested and fined ten dollars each for printing new war songs clipped from American papers. The Danish magistrate ruled he lacked authority to try the insult charge, noting that police censorship laws were not enforced. The Spanish consul pushed for action, sparking local resentment and sympathy for the Americans.
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St. Thomas
Spain
Consul Protests Punishment Under Obsolete Law
The consul protests vigorously that sailors were punished on a legal technicality rather than imprisoned for insulting the Queen regent. Steamers from Porto Rico continue to arrive with refugees aboard, and reports indicate food shortages on the island and steadily worsening conditions.
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Porto Rico
Hobart's Wimbledon routs Evered in straight sets
Clarence Hobart, the American, dominates Evered with 9-7 6-3 6-2 after a tight first set. Paret, out of practice, fights Simond but falls 7-5 6-3 6-8 12-10. Grant, the young hope, is routed 6-1 6-1 6-1.
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London
Clarence Hobart
Paret
G. M. Simond
Grant
Spanish Honor Again Madrid
The Spanish authorities are offended by President McKinley sending a message to Admiral Cervera and Gen. Pando stating they will be held personally responsible for the Merrimac crew. They view it as distrust of Spanish military honor, and fear it will impede prisoner exchanges.
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Madrid
McKinley
Cervera
Pando
Hobson
Merrimac
Judge rules on demurrer in spy case tied to Spanish officials
Montreal June 20 Judge Matthieu grants judgment in the demurrer for Lieut CARRANZA and Senor DUBOSE declaring Spanish officials led a spy network and must be stricken as irrelevant to the case The judge set Thursday for arguments in the matter.
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Montreal
Que
Matthieu
Lieut
Carranza
Senor Dubose
Spanish fleet minister Aunon pleased with Cadiz to Carthagina voyage
Madrid June 29 4 p m Captain Aunon minister of marine gave an interview praising the outcome of his journey from Cadiz to Carthagina with the Spanish fleet.
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Madrid
Captain Aunon
Cadiz
Carthagina
Maltox Promises New Life In Blood
A health product claim presents Maltox as a booster for vitality. The notice asserts renewed energy through its use, citing unspecified clinical or anecdotal support. No detailed sourcing or regulatory statements are provided.
Peace Before Ruin Manifesto Urges Peace in Spain
A Catalan led peace manifesto urges an end to the costly war, blaming the government for discord and risk of national ruin. It argues peace is honorable and essential to spare Spain from famine and ruin, and calls citizens to engage in public affairs and press the government toward settlement.
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Madrid
Catalonia
Spain
Montijo accused of cowardice by Chinese papers
In Tacoma June 20 Chinese papers from Manila accuse Admiral Montijo of cowardice in the Manila battle. A Hong Kong correspondent says Montijo fled from vessel to vessel and left his captains ignorant of mine locations. Col Miguel kills himself after finding ammunition short. Manila Archbishop urges Spaniards to defeat Americans.
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Tacoma
Wash
Montijo
Manila
Hong Kong
Miguel
Ex Queen Natalie Organizes Nursing Expedition
A Belgrade dispatch reports ex queen Natalie planning an expedition to the Hispano American war zone to nurse wounded Americans and Spaniards. The effort aims to aid both sides amid the conflict.
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London
Belgrave
Servia
Natalie
General Monet Killed in Philippine Rebellion Ambush
Reports from Manila dated June 17 state General Enea Monet, advancing south with 8000 mixed troops from Belacan, was killed after the railway line was blocked and insurgents ambushed his force. Native troops sided with rebels, about 500 Spaniards surrendered, and mutinies spread among native militia at Pamphango. Insurgents roamed as Spaniards bombarded positions, burning huts to deny shelter and leave villagers homeless.
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Hong Kong
Manila
Enea Monet
Belacan
Monet
Pamphango
Marabon
Zapote
Associated Press
Tonda
Santa Tesa
Santa Ana
Malate
Riots in China Reported Amid Arsenal Tensions
The Olympia arrived in Tacoma as riots flare in Sha shi Canton and Foo Chow. The customs station at Sha shi was burned and the customs chief killed. The British consulate faced attack and the flagstaff destroyed. Rampant plague deaths in Canton overwhelm gravediggers. France and China clash over Foo Chow arsenal as two French warships move in. Wung Chow riot activity noted with property damage but no fatalities.
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Tacoma
Wash
Oriental Steamship Company
Olympia
Shashi
China
Canton
Foo Chow
Pekin
Wung Chow
Ships Lost Near Alaska Spark Wreck Probes
Seattle reports the sloop Senorita from here with seven aboard is believed lost after January departure for Juneau. Only two names surface, Thomas Farmer of Milwaukee and Frank McLain of Glendive. The schooner City of Sitka from Sitka en route to Fort Wrangel, carrying three men T. H. Bate, Herman Thomas, and a Chinese crew member, is also thought wrecked.
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Seattle
Wash
Juneau
Thomas Farmer
Milwaukee
Frank McLain
Glendive
City of Sitka
Sitka
Fort Wrangel
T. H. Bate
Herman Thomas
The Strike in Wales Moves Admiralty Action
In Parliament today Mr Goschen said the annual naval manoeuvres were cancelled due to the coal miners strike in Wales. He noted the Admiralty did not suffer coal shortages, keeping a large stock but prudent to conserve it.
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London
House of Commons
Goschen
Admiralty
Wales
No Flags Of Truce Reported Near Key West
Key West reports naval officers saying Blanco will recognize no flag of truce. Morro Castle continues shelling the blockading squadron with heavy fire. A 12 inch shell exploded dangerously near an American warship on Friday.
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Key West
Blanco
Morro Castle
Hobson Brothers Gain Cadetships at West Point
West Point New York June 20 Whifty two candidates for cadetships who passed exams last March were admitted after taking the oath of allegiance. Among the names are James M Hobson Jr Alabama brother of the naval officer famed for sinking the Merrimac Chas H Jennings Connecticut John L Monroe and Henry L Strong Massachusetts.
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West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
James M. Hobson, Jr
Alabama
Merrimac
Santiago
Chas, H. Jennings
Connecticut
John L. Monroe
Henry L. Strong
Massachusetts
Gasoline stove explosion wipes out Tracey business district
Fire in Tracey California yesterday leveled the entire business portion of the town after a gasoline stove explosion. A gale aided the flames while the residential section survived. The blaze left only homes standing amid the ash and debris.
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Tracey, Cal
Tracey
Cal
Standard Oil Trust Stockholders and Wealth Revealed
Attorney General Frank S. Monett obtained from Standard Oil a list of stockholders with holdings totaling 17,785 shares. The filing details the owners led by John D. Rockefeller and others, plus estimated per-share values and the combined cash, securities, and dividend histories of numerous associated companies dating back to 1892.
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Columbus
Franks
Monett
Standard Oil Company
Great Oil Combine
Supreme Court
East
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Aod
Martin Snider
Frank Rokefeller
F. B. Square
Oliver H. Payne
Charles Pratt
Helen J. Jaemes
A. McGregor
Samon H. Harkness
W. L. Harkness
Rockefeller
Anglo-American Oil Company
Atlantic Refining Company
Buckeye Pipe Line Company
Eureka Pipe Line Company
Forest Oil Company
Indiana Pipe Line Company
National Transit Company
New York Transit Company
Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Company
Ohio Oil Company
Solar Refining Company
Southern Pipe Line Company
Indiana
Same
Kentucky
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Union Tank Line Company
Good Cookery Doughnuts and Other Recipes
A compact recipe fragment lists Good Cookery Doughnuts with sugar egg sour milk lard salt soda and soft flour for frying. Macaroni and Oysters instructs layering macaroni and oysters with cheese then baking. Wafers and Cream Sponge Cake provide measures and steps for batter, leavening and flavor.
Pears with lemon ginger glaze bake dish
Slice Bartlett pears to heap on a crust. Mix sugar with lemon rind and juice and thinly sliced candied ginger. Sprinkle part atop the crust and part over the pears. Fill the plate, cover and bake quickly.
Traditional Apple and Raisin Christmas Pudding Method
Soak dried apples overnight then drain chop and cook with molasses until tender. Stir in butter and brown sugar then let stand overnight. Next morning add eggs flour soda raisins currants citron spices and water. Bake in a slow oven.
Jesse James's Nephew Enlists in the Army of Spain
Robert F. James, son of Frank James, enlisted in the 2d Cavalry to fight in Cuba after passing examination and taking the oath. He told his mother and father, who supported his decision, citing a fighting lineage. He has a history in Dallas schooling and Marmaduke academy, now serving in the War department in St. Louis.
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Frank James
Spain
Robert F
Fuller
2D Cavalry
Sam
Rough Riders
Cuba
Robert James
Goodby
Frank
Chickamauga
Dallas
Tex
Marmaduke Academy
St. Louis
Auditor's Department
Wabash Railway
James
Turner Ashley
Virginia
Quantrell
Jesse James
Bob” Ford
Harry Monroe
Kirt
Adam Hill
Republic
Standard Theatre
Kansas Jayhawkers
Oranges With Custard Frosted by Meringue
Cut five or six oranges into thin slices and sprinkle with sugar. Boil one pint of milk, add beaten yolks from three eggs and a tablespoon of corn starch dissolved in cold milk. Stir until thickened, pour over fruit. Whip egg whites to stiff peaks, fold in powdered sugar, spread over custard and brown in oven. Serve very cold.
Fragrant Bread Pudding Mixture For Steam Method
A historic recipe lists ingredients including bread crumbs, flour, suet, seeded raisins, molasses, sweet milk, salt, soda in hot water, cloves, and cinnamon. Steam four hours and serve with hard or soft sauce as a comforting, period dish.
Fresh Pork Croquettes From Leftover Roast
Use pork remnants mixed with breadcrumbs and one beaten egg. Season with pepper and salt. Moisten with gravy or milk to shape into pear sized balls. Roll in egg and cracker crumbs. Fry in hot lard.
Simple Mushroom Beef Sauce From Butter and Broth
Melt two ounces of butter in a sauce pan stir in flour cook three minutes add one pint of boiling beef broth and blend until smooth. Stir in half a can of mushrooms season with salt and pepper and cook fifteen minutes. Finish with one tablespoon lemon juice and serve.
Old Fashioned Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe
A kitchen note lists ingredients for a fruit cake: six cups flour, two of butter, four of brown sugar, nine eggs, half cup molasses, two teaspoons cream of tartar, one teaspoon soda, one pound citron, two pounds raisins, two pounds currants, and lemon extract. It yields three loaves and stores well.
Mock Oysters
Mix egg yolks with milk then add flour salt and corn. Fold in egg whites and fry spoonfuls in hot fat until golden.
Quince Pie Method with Apple Filling
Pare and quarter quinces then simmer until tender in water. Combine with an equal amount of stewed apple and prepare as for apple pie, using twice as much sugar.
Reputation of his people for fighting quoted
St Louis Republic notes the reputation of his people for fighting and opines he will be all right, reflecting a cautious, opinionated press stance.
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St. Louis Republic
Pain Balm Relief Cited By Pike City Resident
Mr PB Ketcham of Pike City California says Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave relief to his brother during a long illness from sciatic rheumatism. Many others report prompt relief from pain this liniment affords. For sale by Ellingwood Co at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central streets.
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PB. Ketcham
Pike City
Cal
Chamberlain
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Central Streets
Bank depositors urged to present books for verification
In accordance with public statutes, the depositors are respectfully requested to present their books for verification between July 1 and August 11 inclusive.
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Pride OF
Camara
Thorneycroft
London Times
Hobart
Aunon
Natalie of
General Monet
Hobson's Bros’bher
Military Academy At
Castoria
Coe
Leffilisin
Standard Oil Trust
Gookin Bros
Lowell, Mass
Grrre
Merrimack River Savings Bank
N. G. Lamson
Ezra E. Mansur
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Administratrix
County of Middlesex
Lowell
Willie
Hancock
John Lennon
Michael Hoar
Dennis Manning
Middlesex North District
Honora O'Brien
John A. Foley
Mass
Lowell High Grade Fertilizers
Prisa
Be.n. Vwrooch & Cog
Market Street
Sewall G. Mack
Jacob Rogers
Newall G. Mack
Levi Sprague
Alexander G.cumnock
George S. Motley
Edward IL .Tucke
James Frances
Cas
Renieo
Seid
Offich
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