Santiago Suffered Foam: Schley Leads First Blow in Atlantic
Washington reports Admiral Schley delivered the first hard blow in the Atlantic at Santiago de Cuba. The outer fortifications including Morro fort were largely wrecked, Cervera's flagship battered, and shells from Krupp guns failed to land. Marblehead sighted four Spanish cruisers and two torpedo-boat destroyers guarding the harbor mouth as Massachussetts and others opened fire.
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Cervera
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Scouts See Spanish Auxiliaries Off Key West
Reports claim two Spanish auxiliary cruisers prowling in American waters near Key West. Detroit, with lights out, spotted a moonlit steamer with a dark hull and light smokestacks, pursued at full speed, but the vessel escaped. Authorities believe one of the two ships remains in the vicinity.
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Matanzas Blockhouse Razed by Tug Attack
The Spanish blockhouse at Matanzas harbor entrance was destroyed by the American tugs Uneas and Leyden after they fired on the fort for hours. The small fort mounting a single gun offered brief resistance as shells rained in, demoralizing the garrison and riddling the fort. Estimated casualties range from ten to twenty.
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Leyden
Matanzas Harbor
Pedro Light
Uneas
To Seize Hawaii Indications of Presidential Annexation Move
Report suggests the administration may seize Hawaii as a war measure regardless of Congress. The President purportedly has power to take possession and claims Hawaiian govt backing, viewing annexation under the American flag as acceptable.
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Hawaii
Old Monitors Rebuilt at League Island Navy Yard
The old importers rebuilt at League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia now feature modern equipment and rapid-fire batteries to enhance their close range firepower. A mob stoned Maj General J B Richardson and another Englishman in Bougue near Gibraltar in a reported incident. The Monadnock is ordered to Mannl and the Whitgift has been purchased to accompany the order.
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On to Cuba and the forward move in the war
The news reports the vanguard moving toward Cuba as Gen. Miles departs for the front. Commodore Selley signals the Cervera fleet bottled up at Santiago, easing fears of Spanish interference. Transports gather at Gulf ports, with Oscar Sampson guarding passage from Tampa and Key West. A wartime cost estimate seeks 11.4 million for quartermaster needs, including troop transport and supplies.
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From the Front Amid War Echoes and Naval Orders
Reports from Key West note rain in Cuba as tensions rise and a 25 nurse unit expands to 3,70). A ship reaches Honeke Theng toast in Havana with a toast to the patriot who blew up the Maine. An Eighth New York regiment gains German recruits as a majority of the company is commissioned. Mail from Manila to...
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Austria Considers Resentful Stance Over Hazleton Killings
Austria dislikes US refusal to pay indemnity for men killed by a Hazleton Pennsylvania sheriff's posse. Unofficial talks note possible impact on Spanish war stance and warn of potential unfriendly posture by the US government.
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United States
Hazleton
Yine
Spain Will Fight to the End in Cuban War News
Reports note Spain will reject peace terms that cede territory and pursue alliance effects. Britain watches Ceuta and Port Mahon, while Cuban volunteers arrive in Cuba with rifles and supplies. Key West ships deliver a million gallons of water amid shortages as world powers maneuver and refugees move.
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Paris
Senor Castillon
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France
Ceutand
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Minorca
Panic in Spain as Bank of Spain faces severe strain
Madrid reports the Bank of Spain grappling with extreme financial stringency as the government seeks a 1 billion peseta loan. Citizens rush to convert notes to silver amid fear of a forced currency and shrinking silver stocks. Washington deems the situation more consequential than recent battles, potentially affecting operations against Porto Rico.
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Madrid
Spain
State Department
Washington
Porto Rico
Frank McLaughlin’s First Big Printing Job in Ledger Office
A narrative recounts Frank McLaughlin stepping in to print a stock-list for Abraham Barker at the Ledger during a tense moment. He cuts the list, types it, and prints fifty copies in under thirty minutes, earning Barker’s praise and a future contract worth six thousand dollars annually after a month. The tale frames McLaughlin’s rise from apprentice to successful printer amid 19th century print shop life.
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John McLaughlin
Frank McLang
Syjee
Abraham Barker
Bnt
Wharto Barker
Walkea New Ledger
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Jim
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Tinplate Scrap’s Hidden Value and Trade Route
Tinplate clippings from stamping factories are gathered, tied in bales, and shipped to New York for about SG a ton. From there the tin heads to Holland to be recovered into ingots while the iron scrap is sold for other uses. Some factories dispose of up to 1,200 tons yearly. Holland’s separating process remains secret despite efforts to learn it.
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New York
Holland
Holand
Seemed this Appropriate Kind
A fragment shows Mrs. Martin reflecting on Joseph’s illness and a balky horse. The dialogue hints at concern over a slow fever and difficulty managing a stubborn horse in a rural setting. The tone resembles early 20th century dialogue with domestic life and practical worries.
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