Sinking of La Bourgogne and chaos aboard
The French liner La Bourgogne with 725 aboard collided with the Cromartyshire in fog near Grand Biuks mand sable Island. Passengers and crew struggled amid flames and sinking water as boats capsized and many perished or were lost. Survivors aboard the Cromartyshire and Greciac describe brutal scenes, desperate fights for life, and chaotic rescue efforts amid debris and fear.
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Shuse
Boyd
Hagun
la Hourgogne
Noth Iz
Yard Arm
Christopher Brunson
Lamsen
Menehiline Secando
Charles Liebra
Thors
Bel
Weler
Patrick McKeown
Winniegwon
Wan Moat
Hoy Hags
Ae la Bontseeke
Fun
Salor Erbiind Adolf Aur
Wil Peut
Bim
John Burel
Lea
Kim
Tim
Gromartyshire
Charles Lichra
Greclin
Bwilorg
Sao Murly
Sril Iia
Iemal Khow
la Gourgo Isa
Lin Seyne
Cromartyshire
Henderson
Durirk
Philadelphia
Glasgow
W. Lunn & Co
Yousout
New York
Oper
la Bourgogne
Paul Wagner
Bureau Des Marines
Havre
Faguel
Goyne
Yousouf
Waz
Co'ng
Turkey
Madison Boy on Oregon Reports Spanish Admiral Plans
Cadet W. D. Leahy aboard the Oregon at San Diego writes home to Madison detailing bombardments of forts between 5 and 6 pm, 600 pounds of dynamite used, and daily shore bombardment. He notes injuries, hot weather, and movement of troops to Guantanamo while praising Cuban fighters and describing life aboard ship near Santiago. The letter also mentions a late mail run for New York and no onboard stamps.
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Cuba
Prilay
Iron Key West
Manila
Cervera
Ussa
Spain
Merrimac
Hobson
Entrancs
W. D. Leahy
Oregon
Sancago
Widey Dace
Jude
M. A. Leahy
Madison
Mai
Unter
Ith
Esquimalt
B.C
Lyme
Santirso
Vesuvius
Texas
Tay
New York
Postoffice Department
Plea for Spain From Mrs Woodson in Boston Herald
The May 15 Boston Herald features Mrs Abba Goold Woodson defending Spain and Spaniards. She argues the common image of Spaniards is false, praising their honesty generosity and devotion, and urging support for Cuba’s freedom while hoping the Spanish Regent guides a wise future for Spain and its son.
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Boston Herald
Abba Goold Woodson
Crang
Spain
Ofen
Yoo
Sun
Lisa
Our
Republic
Suchas
Sabetta
Strial Devoton
Europe
Mul
Bverone
Ella
America
Stralebis
Gibraltar
Asia
Africa
Mostern
Alhambra
Burope
Mst
Cuba
Brooklyn Assembly Blocks $25 Million Public Improvement Bonds
Brooklyn members of the New York municipal assembly again prevented approval of the issue of 25 million dollars in bonds for public improvements.
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Brooklyn
New York Municipal Assembly
Exposition impresses with monumental mining and arts display
Omaha Neb July 10 The Trans Miss Exposition wows purists with eight noble buildings dedicated to mines liberal arts fine arts government agriculture horticulture machinery manufacturing and electricity. Mining presents rapid progress from Mississippi region with a gold mine in miniature while the fine arts building impresses with lighting and notable works.
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Omaha
Neb
Gue
America
Lee
Tratn
Mississippi
Midway
Exposition Grounds
trans-Mississippi
Privateer pilot bails on steamed contract near Queer Char tout
United States consul reports Pilot Westerly abandoned engagement on the steamer Alpha. He had a contract to tow and pilot a privateer hidden in Queer Char tout sound, receiving $2,000 cash with a prize of $5,009. Consul Saillth offered limited details.
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Victoria
D. O
United States
Washington
Westerly
Coke
Queer Char- Tout Sound
Saillth
Diamonds Stolen in Parade Lootists Escape in New Castle
In New Castle Pennsylvania during a parade yesterday thieves raided Waille Schmid Brothers jewelers stealing about 20000 dollars worth of diamonds and jewelry. Some gems were found scattered on the street as the suspects fled.
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New Castle
Waille Schmid
Bros. Jewelers
Fs Street
Maher Defeats Goddard In Eight Rounds Night Bout
Peter Maher defeated Joe Goddard in eight rounds at the Lenox Athletic Club in New York on July 9. Maher claimed victory after a strong early attack and maintained the lead through the final bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter Maher
Joe Goddard
Leniox Athletic Club
French Warship Arrives in Havana With Admiral Aboard
A French warship arrived at Havana carrying the French admiral. French authorities plan to dispatch another vessel to Santiago to support operations in the region.
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Washington
Havana
Santiago
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Tuk
Elmost
la Bourgugas
Cromaptystire
Glasgo
Bou
Mag
Guy
Hut Pagecogers
de Dulance
Bourgogue
Euch
Uiniis
Christopher Brusson
Lotis
Ithe
Carvers
Madison Boy
Colonis
Wallor
Guantanamo
Coz
Anpon
Cobang
Han Iiguon
Che
Detenge
O. K
Agricultursl
Omabsi
Creathfort
Nesr Victoria
Maher
Goddard
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