Debunking the Maine Explosion Claims by Spanish Ships
Kingston Jamaica July reports claim Spanish ships caused the Maine’s destruction, citing damaged hulks like Maria Teresa and Almirante Oquende. Observations describe extensive armor breaches, diaristic shell impacts, and recovered cartridges, with notes on Vizcaya and Colon damaged or intact.
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Buntiagu
Kingston
Jamaica
Gergera
Cuba
Almirante Oquende
New York
Maria Teresta
Onnendo
Reldein
Lia
Vizcaya
Pie Colon
Coton
The Terrible Turk May Be Among La Bourgonne Passengers
Special wire reports from New York note the wrestler nicknamed The Terrible Turk may have boarded the steamer La Bourgonne as a second cabin passenger. His exact name is not listed in the published manifest, raising uncertainty whether he sailed under a different full name.
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New York
Yousef
la Bourgonne
Spanish liner destroyed near Mariel by American guns
A large Spanish steamer of about six thousand tons, part of the Atlantic cargo, was ashore near Mariel to avoid capture. Shore batteries halted near approach by gunboats, two vessels fired about a hundred shells, and the ship was set ablaze and completely destroyed as tremendous explosions from ammunition aboard shook the scene.
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Key
West
Fis
Mariel
Vevona
World cotton supply report shows weekly decline in 1896 data
New Orleans July reports secretary Heartt cites the world's visible cotton supply and week to week changes. Total visible drops by 72,292 bales from last week, with American cottons down and other goods including Egypt and India varying. Comparisons against last year and 1895 are noted with specific bale totals.
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New
Orleans
Heartt
Egypt
Braza
India
Officers at Camp Nawley Face Financial Crisis
In Galveston Texas a U S volunteer infantry regiment at Camp Nawley battles a money crunch. Officers who funded supplies with personal funds fear losing their mess as banks have yet to respond. A Houston bank reportedly offered to cover current needs, securing the loan with strong assurance from the officers. Four more companies arrived and a regimental end has formed as work accelerates. Captain Stevens of Fort Sam Houston visited, praising quartermasters leadership while sharing light anecdotes about name confusion with another Stevens.
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Galveston
Tex
Camp Nawley
United States Volunteer Infantry
Ais
United States
Houston
Cal
Tom Ball
Indy
Snither
Huntsville
A. R. Burgess
San Angelo
L. Jarvis
Mount Pleasant
J. R. Holmes
Tinele Sam
J. Bilent
Ban Antanlong
R. R. Stevens
United States Army
Fort Sam ‘Houston
San Antonio
Camp Tom Dalit
Stevens
Texas
Robert Tt. Stevens
Tofiey
Army
Thenenant
A. A. Stevens
Twenty-third Infantry
United States Navy
Sampson
Dewey
Manila
Fort Sam Houston
West Point
Jad Sloan Ill With Fever In New York
By special wire to Sunday Light Jad Sloan America's premier jockey is seriously ill with fever at Sheepshead Bay. His condition is listed as serious and affecting upcoming engagements.
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Tod Sloan
New York
Jad Sloan
Amerles
Sheepshend Bry
Spain Holds Firm as Peace Talks Falter in July
London reports European powers urge Madrid to seek peace but Spain remains obstinate. Austria warns against Further delays while Rome notes possible negotiations. Madrid dispatches claim Queen Regent intends surrender, amid censored signals and public resistance. New York dispatches note American envoys see no formal peace talks yet.
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London
Spain
United States
Madrid
Austria
Rome
Hegent
Watson
Cadiz
Cartagena
Barcelona
Suez Canal
Europe
Brakeman Rule Case Looms Against I and G N Ry
Austin reports Attorney General Crane will contest the case against the International and Great Northern railway for alleged violation of the passenger train brakeman requirement. Meanwhile, the Governor's Guard of the city may be sent to Cuba as Gen Swain is ordered to reinforce Gen Shafter at Santiago. The War Department may permit the First Texas Infantry to accompany him.
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Austin
Crane
Casey
International and Great Northern Railway
Cuba
Swain
Regular
Shatter
Santiago
War Department
Texas
Spain Expects Peace Hints Raise Canary Island Claim
Washington July 9 An unconfirmed report says Spain may offer peace soon. The US insists on demands, including possible occupation of the Canary Islands and Majorca if the war continues. Diplomatic circles note Madrid could yield if urged by major powers. Attaches in London Rome Berlin Vilnius report increased pressure on Spain to settle.
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Washington
Nan
Spain
Canary Island
Philippines
Majorica
Mediterranean Sea
Carswell
London
Rome
Herlin
Villenna
Parin Sear
Cols ‘Wells Blatemeris
Wounded Arriving In Good Condition From Santiago
A Special Wire report notes wounded men arriving in Tempe and said their condition is favorable. They are receiving all possible attention and appear to be in good spirits despite recent events.
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Phvorabia
Tempe
Santiage
Rumor of German Philippines Cession Not Proven
Berlin reports regard the supposed cession of the Philippines to Germany as unfounded though Berlin discussions hint at serious consideration. The Leipzig speech by the American ambassador sparks hostile German editorials that minimize the Santiago battle and critique American leadership and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gpecial
Sunday Light
London
Tie Mall
Berlin
Cavle Enys
Cesglu
Tolo
Lulu
Philippines
Germany
America
Leipzig
Koelnlache Zeitung
Santiago
War department reports torpedo boats reach Messina en route home
The War department states three torpedo boats of Admiral Camara's fleet arrived at Messina, Sicily, while returning from the Suez via Ge.
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Madrid
War Department
Admiral Camara
Messina
Sicily
Ge Suez
Spain accused of cowardice over war continuation
London dispatches report a cabinet meeting where the minister of war warned Spain would be condemned as cowardly if the war were not continued, citing the destruction of the Cervera Fleet as a key justification for harsher measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madrid
Manila visit recalls Spanish prison camp and Dewey’s victory
A Daily Mail correspondent from Manila on July 3 reports scenes of rebel flags and Spanish prisoners clamoring for bread and cigarettes. English observers describe distributing rations to captives while noting native undercurrents after Dewey's triumph and Aguinaldo's impractical plans for island independence.
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Landon
Daily Mail
Manila
Tong
Kang
Davide
Araesal
Zoological Gardens
London
Fiskof
Sam
Iself
Dewey
Aguingldo
Ami Aolilera
Soldiers Return from Camp Tom Ball Business Trip
In Austin on July O Adst a Houston bound troop craft arrived this morning with soldiers connected to Camp Tom Ball. General Wraencraft stated he is very pleased with the progress and how things are being handled on the ground.
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Austin
Wozencraft
Houston
Camp Tom Ball
Wraencraft
Heavy Guns Ordered to Send to General Shutter
Special wire from Sunney Light Washington reports heavy batteries of artillery have been ordered to be sent to General Shutter immediately from Tamna.
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Sunney Light
Washington, D. C
Shutter
Tamna
American forces sail to Santiago with 1700 men aboard Yale and Columbia
Washington dispatch reports Gen Mies and staff aboard the Yale and Columbia with about 1700 troops. The force sails from Charleston to join Shatter's forces in the Santiago campaign, reported July 9.
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Washington, D. C
Aia
Charleston
Mies
Shatter
Nemy
Santiago
Cuba
Yale
Columbia
Barbercur for Lu en atios annual asylum barbecue draws crowds
Dr Wore leading staff at the state lunatic asylum prepares a yearly barbecue as a centerpiece of the asylum event. Officials expect elaborate arrangements and strong community turnout for this traditional gathering.
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Austin
Woresham
State
Santiago Surrender Talks Near as Chilean Commander May Yield
Washington July 9 The resumption of hostilities at Santiago was expected today. General Shafter and Secretary Alger have been in daily contact with Linares who offered to surrender if allowed to retreat with his army to the interior. A final decision was to be made by noon tomorrow with strong indications Linares will surrender, though the United States faces no gain from accepting a conditional surrender.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Spain
United States
Deblax
Russia
France
Germany
Philippines
Islaimia
Samoa
Washington
Santiago
Alger
Shefter
Linares
Statter
Shatter
Tomorresy
Gurconder
Lineras
Sfadrla
Runaway Horses Cause Panic at Main Street
In Lansits Garrison Wisconsin a four horse incident caused chaos as runaways collided with a broker horse and a doctor’s horse. Mr Duncan attempted to catch a horse and was knocked down, suffering a severe head wound and a broken leg. The horses then tangled with public hacks, creating great excitement and a risky scene.
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Elork
Bridie
Busey
Mali Ida
Duncan
Watson Eyes Dramatic Atlantic Move Against Spain
A wire reports that Admiral Camara’s fleet may return to Spain after passing the Suez Canal. Watson plans to strengthen his squadron with ships including the Westlo Indian, Minneapolis, Columbia, and New Orleans to cross the Atlantic and threaten Cadiz, aiming to overwhelm Camara and force Spain toward peace. The strategy emphasizes a two pronged attack to crush Camara and deter Spanish seaborne power.
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Hunday Lynt
Washington
Tuly
Sut
Egypt
Tnt
Camara
Spain
Warson
Fcet
Atantic
Spanish
Watson'a Sdunlon
Jepat
batWestlo Ihdlana
Minneapolis
Columbia
New-Gluans
Whighiet
Cruigera
Tan
Watson
Ican
Births Reported Across Town Names and Dates
Time 22-Boy and July 3- Simon Routt listed among births. Names include AL Smith at 611 Barrera Street and Lous Layer at Hock Quarry Road. Report notes multiple newborns with unclear spellings and dates.
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Boy
James
AL Smith
Barrera Street
Gixi
Simon Routt
Sif
Lous
Layer, Hock Quarry Road
New Prospect Hill Baptist Church Holds First Services
The first services in the new building at Prospect Hill Baptist Church corner of San Jacinto and Bueno Viejo will be held today. Diler Cela Trim will preside. Sunday school will be held at 9 45 a.m.
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Prospect Hill
Kerrville Hosts San Antonio Excursion Guests With Barbecue
San Antonio guests arriving on the Aransas Pass excursion will be greeted by Kerrville officials led by Mayor Wy. H. Rawson and Capt. Schreiner Inc. H. Ward and others. A complimentary barbecue and special courtesies await ticket holders, with badges designating the honored guests. J. F. Bear leads Kerrville's envoy and committees organize solicitations and music for the event.
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Isrville
Aransas Pass
Wy. H. Rawson
Capt
San Antonio
J. F, Bear
Act Ag
Kerrville
G. T. Obar
Gua Weston
J L. Panel
Barbeene
W. W. Coleman
Ed. Jong
Aug,Henke
Ernst Schwothelm
Hert
Parsona
A. Crayey
Muslo
M. K. Weaton
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McKinley
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DU Bosc
York
Montreal
Saya Sence du Bose
la Bourgogne
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Ile
Beulai
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