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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1898
Page
9
The writer argues Cubans possess patriotism and capable leadership comparable to Mexican figures like Suarez and Diaz. They claim Cuban governance could yield a strong republic with rich revenues, abundant exports like sugar and tobacco, and robust development under modern means.
Special correspondence from Dallas reports the Pitst Baptist church picnic planned for Prairie Grove with many teachers attending. Also discussed are examinations causing worry among women teachers, and local marriages including Mr and Mrs W G Crush. Texas baseball struggles and a proposed Dewey Alley name replacing Cadiz Street conclude the item.
Local papers rail against slot machines and German Americans while praising Republican and Democratic leaders. References to Dewey’s victory, the Spanish American War, and calls to mobilize colored troops, shore up war finances, and punish delinquents fill opinions across the Brown Stone and Crown Stone areas.
A New York Sun excerpt quotes naval officers on torpedo boats dynamite cruisers and submarines. It argues crews face high death risk from rapid fire, magazine explosions, and enemy gunnery, with submarines offering slim chances of survival yet potential for distinction on dangerous boats.
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