Spaniards Captured and Neutrality Declared Amid War News
Notes report 12 Spaniards captured by the American navy and British neutrality formally declared. The piece notes U S policy, weathered winds of opinion, resignations in state and court, a local crime sentence, and odd local anecdotes about barber prices and uniforms. Oregon prospects appear favorable amid war. A community gathering followed at the Willamette hotel and Reed's opera house.
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Oregon
Spain
T 'S Geers
Salon
Fanner Greer
Maclers
Salem
Helle Farmem
Saad
Cecmoon
Willomette
Reed
Opera House
Formal War Declaration Between United States and Spain
The report of the house and senate finalizes a formal declaration of war between the United States and the kingdom of Spain. The act declares war exists since April 21, 1808 and authorizes the president to mobilize land and naval forces and call militia as needed to enforce this act.
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Kingdom of Spain
United States
Matanzas Bombarded as Fleet Shells Cuban Fortifications
The US battleships New York and Connecticut and the Pan tan bombarded Matanzas Cuba delaying the Spanish defenses. An eye witness says Admiral Sampson silenced batteries at the harbor entrance after a half hour duel with heavy firing and no American casualties. A Spanish steamer with cargo of arms and money was later captured off Havana.
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Hoy Weer
United State
New York
Sampson
Matanzas
Kry Wer
Spain
Havana
War News and Cannons Draw The Public Eye
Fragmentary wartime commentary asks about Hez and fleet power while criticizing political talk and farm life. The speaker wonders what soldiers seek and what the dying squadron and flotilla aim to achieve, reflecting public curiosity about battle readiness and leadership.
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