War Bulletin May 5 6 7 reports on Cuban action and naval moves
May 5 reports describe Gomez troops landing and a battle at Manel where Cuban patriots nearly annihilated Spanish cavalry. The gunboat Wilmington initiated combat, aiding insurgents while supplies landed safely. Wheat rose to 1.50 a bushel as officials kept news from Dewey and others. May 6 notes LaFayette’s capture under Morro Castle, a towed schooner, and prize captures near Havana. May 7 Dewey’s dispatches from Manila detail battles, ship losses, and his control of Cavite. Gould 100000 funds to the war treasury. more Spanish ships captured.
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Gomez
Manel
Wilmington
Dewey
LaFayette
Morro Castle
Antonio Suarez
Key West
Anclote
Oriente
Buche
Havana
Cavite
Philippine Island
Manila
Hellen Gould
Treasury Department
Spain
United States
France
Oregon at Bahia as warships move to meet it
Congress honors Dewey and ships as 5000 soldiers depart San Francisco for Dewey with 10000 more ready. Rioting continues in Spain while Oregon travels toward Bahia and awaits contact with allied fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Bahia
San Francisco
Dewey
Congress
Spain
Spanish Fleet Reaches Cadiz as War News Flows In
May 10 report notes the Spanish fleet reaches Cadiz and remains safe from Sampson for now. A torpedo boat Winslow battles three Spanish gunboats in Cardenas bay, routing them and disabling one. Rumors claim Admiral Montejey was killed in Manila by enraged Spaniards.
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Cadiz
Sampson
Winslow
Cardenas Bay
Montejey
Manila
May 12 1898 Naval Action Off Cuba Report
The torpedo boat Winslow fought Spanish gunboats and batteries at Cardenas with land supports. Winslow was damaged and towed clear after a line broke, four sailors killed and four wounded. Hudson aided the crippled vessel. Reports claim but official confirmation is lacking of other battles and ships near Porto Rico and Cienfuegos. Concord reportedly sunk a Spanish warship off Serto with no casualties aboard. Two Spanish boats reportedly remain near the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Cardenas
Wilmington
Hudson
Ensine Worth Bagley
John Warvers
J. Denefe
E. B. Tunnel
Sampson
Cape Verde
Porto Rico
Havana
Cienfuegos
Hong Kong
Concord
Serto
Philippines
Electric Bitters Save Life of Philadelphia Man
John Oliver recounts his near death from illness described as yellow skin and weakness. After three doctors gave up, a friend recommended Electric Bitters, yielding rapid improvement over three weeks. A Sioux County Prohibition convention notice follows, detailing delegate election and county committee reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
M. Brinks
Prohibition convention urged attendance and local notices
County officials listed for a Prohibition party convention with secretary Nei Stewart and clerk C. D. Darrano invited. Advertised letters at Boyden Postoffice shown with names Fred Guoderson and Chas M. Meyers. A testimonial praises King's New Discovery for Consumption from M. Brinks Drug Store. Also Beggs German Salve advertised for piles and skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Nei Stewart
C. D. Darrano
Boyden
Worth Four Times its Cost Silvers Salve Endorsement
D O Bly of Trosky Minnesota hails Dichl Chemical Company's Silvers Salve as the best horse salve he has tried and would not be without it for four times its price. Sold by A C Gibson. Full sized box 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Bly
Trosky, Minn
Dich] Chemical Company
A. C. Gibson
Program for Sioux Co Sunday School Convention
The program outlines two days of sessions at the United Presbyterian church starting 11:00 a.m. with entertainments, devotions, and speakers on Sabbath School aims, teacher influence, church relations, and parental duties. Evening sessions feature music, temperance, and address by Rev Jessie Cole. The following day covers devotional exercises, annual business, primary work, and methods for observing Christmas, with a focus on effective teaching and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyter’n Church
Peter Bauma
S. Koster
Peter van Peursene
J. W. Best
H. Straks
J. Huizenga
Mary McKee
M. Rhyneburger
E. R. Mahood
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War Bulletin
Sioux County
Des Moines
Harrison
Town and Country
R. G. Lubbers & Co
Michael Curtain
Plainfield, J
Dr. King
M. Brink
Program of
Sioux Co
United Presbyterian Church
J. Te Selle
Jas. DePree
Kolyn
Temperance
J. B. Chase
D. D
Quartette
Jessie Cole
Marie Oggel
Myrtle Perry
Ello
Eer
McCrum
William F. Rieckhoff & CO
Orange City
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