Admiral Sampson Discusses Warship Design and Guns
Boston reporter questions Rear Admiral Sampson about war strategy and ship construction. He argues for fireproofing ships, criticizes torpedo boats, stresses high caliber guns for heavily armored targets, and notes smokeless powder reduces visibility and improves efficiency. He praises crew endurance and readiness of the fleet despite long sea service.
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Porore
Jim Tuton
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Callibor
Spaviavo
Munilat
Acton
Thabler
Weaisnestad
Theo
Smokricus
Cristobal Colon
Hoe
Telegraphed Message From Mohliathega Amid War Efforts
A corrupted telegram fragment mentions the President and Commander addressing Yénithi and the comfort of American troops. The garbled text references a mission to Goa and Manila and hints at authority over reporting and hostilities.
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Yobtraote
Webigton
Goa
Manilas
Mies Fps
Abiple
Fondo
Ieee
Aloe
Lepot
Athetira
Farewell Address From Spanish Troops Honoring American Army
A unique wartime document presented to the War Department contains a congratulatory farewell letter from Pedro Lopps de Gusti on behalf of 11,000 Spanish soldiers. The message praises American forces, admits surrender, and extends wishes for happiness and health in the United States.
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Washington
War Department
Gép
Biriftet
Ets
Pedro Lopps de Gusti
Rommet
Spain
Congo
Guinea
War Department Records On Volunteer Forces And Logistics
A lengthy secretary’s report details the mobilization of 216 000 volunteers, camp provisioning, and the care of troops. It notes two percent sick return in one regiment, typhoid concerns, and sanitary measures. It recalls Santiago landing challenges, losses of lighters, and winded supply issues.
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Saga Okalneay
Dopew Bas
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War Department
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Terol
Chinkomaugs
Santiago
Tampa
Adjutant General‘s Department
Bandogo
Porto Rico
Alsteibage
Oubaas
Missouri News Digest Highlights Marriages Raids and Reforms
A mixed Missouri wire dispatch reports a婚乱 marriage license incident near Cockrell involving adults and officers. Third Missouri regiment petitions to muster out. D H Wightman commits suicide after long business strain. Mrs Jones dies in a chair accident in St Joseph. Missouri troops to return from Chickamauga. insurance policy reforms urged. state officials elected including Virgil Conkling as secretary and James Yereford as treasurer. Capt O’Brien ruling confirms no replacement power. Clara Snidow elected Audrain county clerk. ore discoveries near Greenfield and Coppée authenticate rich jack ore deposits.
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Virgil Conkling
Carroll County
James B. Yereford
St. Louis County
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Victorious Fleet Returns Harbor Welcome in New York
A long dispatch describes the 21 000 Spain returnees and the Trafalgar style spectacle as the victorious fleet led by New York Harbor ships passes up the Hudson. Cabinet officers and admirals greet the squadron amid booming guns and cheering crowds.
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Trafalgar
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Santiaga
Hudson
New York
Iowa
Indiana
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Santiago
Cervera
Streem
Bud
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Railways Report Shows 1897 Wages and Passenger Losses
The report cites wages totaling 465 001 561 dollars or 6.87 percent of operating expenses for 1897. Passenger numbers fell to 450 405 198, while freight carried dropped by 24 185 480 tons. Gross earnings reached 1 612 080 770 with expenses of 76 252 524 765 and 49 163 casualties, including 6437 deaths and 86 701 injuries.
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Lateratate Commerce Commission
Parsons
Miles in Santiago Campaign Allegations Stir Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Times reports sensational charges accusing General Miles of being kept from command in the Santiago campaign by intrigue and suppressed orders. It recounts telegrams, White House visits, and clashes with General Shafter over command and surrender threats as Miles allegedly maneuvered to control the army.
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