Bombardment of San Juan Forts Hits Spanish Defenses
The American fleet under Rear Admiral Sampson bombarded San Juan de Puerto Rico this morning. The town likely suffered, with heavy Spanish fire unscathed by ships’ armor. two American sailors killed and seven injured amid three hours of action from ships including the Iowa Indiana New York Terror Amphitrite Detroit Montgomery Wampatuck and Porter.
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Iowa
Gopyright
Prem
Jowa
San Juan de Porto Rico
Thomas
Danish West Indies
Sampson
Key West
San Juan
Indiana
New York
Terror
Amphitrite
Detroit
Montgomery
Wampatuck
Porter
Merkle
Martel
Morro
Evans
Waltern
Towa
Wainpatuck
Matangas
San Juan de Porto Rico forts bombarded by Rear Admiral Sampson fleet
On May 1 in the Danish West Indies a fleet under Rear Admiral Sampson bombarded San Juan de Porto Rico fortifications. The Spanish gunners showed poor aim while American ships including the monitor Terror and the Dauntless endured and returned fire. The action left minor damage only, with flags displayed and crews calm.
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Associated Press
Dauntless
St. Thorax
Danish West Indies
San Juan de Porto Rivo
Sampson
Noiles
New York
San Juan de Porto Rico
Weather Outlook for Pennsylvania Coasts and Interior
Washington May 12 forecast calls for fair skies across eastern Pennsylvania with warmer coastal temperatures and westerly winds. Western Pennsylvania should see fair weather with light westerly winds becoming variable.
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Washington
Toréenet
Pennsylvania
Westhern
Gussie’s Crew Fails to Land Cuban Arms Shipment
Information from Key West tracks a failed Cuban cargo landing as the steamer Gussie carried 7000 rifles and supplies to Cuban insurgents. Spanish fire halted the attempt near Cabana, with Americans and Cuban scouts under Captain J H Dorst engaging coastal defenses and retreating.
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Associated Press
Key West
Fla
Gussie
Tampa
J. H. Dorst
United States Cavalry
Leyden
Blanco
Strategic naval moves loom as Spanish forces rise
London readers report a strategic war mood as Spain’s fleet appears in the West Indies. The action prompts Admiral Sampson to delay operations against Porto Rico while speculation grows over whether Carvera will attempt a landing at Havana or threaten U S morale. The latest dispatches claim Spanish victories, raising expectations for forthcoming days.
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Hepew
Epirita
Prope
Spain
Dairy Chronicle
Bampeon
San Juan
Porto Rico
The
Daily News
Cervera
Hebedy
London
Inez
West Indies
Sampson
Navy Department
Atlantic
Havana
Schley
Goddard Skips Maher in 1:51 at Arena bout
In Philadelphia on May 13 Joe Goddard the Barrier Champion stopped Peter Maher in one minute fifty one seconds with a decisive right hand near the ropes. Maher staggered, fell, and lay motionless before rising as the referee counted to ten.
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Philadelphia
Joe Goddard
Peter Maher
Wiech Wis
Maher
Peter
Godard
Coney #land
Goddard
Troops at Tampa Begin Camp Routine in War Buildup
About 8,000 United States troops at Tampa and Port Tampa unpacked gear and settled into camp life. Officials planned to move all men horses mules supplies aboard ships by Sunday night and dispatch transports to Cuba by Monday. The sight of the Spanish fleet off Martinique and fear of a clash with Admiral Sampson's fleet amid ongoing war preparations loomed.
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Tampa
Fla
United States
Port Tampa
Cuba
Martinique
Sampson
Postponed Cuba Invasion Delays Reach of Conflict
Reports note another postponement of Cuban invasion plans as Spaniards' location remains known. Officers and men express disappointment while anticipation grows for a clash between Spanish and American fleets. No further expeditions like the Guesle are expected. the Florida carrying rifles and supplies for General Gomez’s army was ordered to sail but countermanded.
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Cuba
Florida
Gomex
Collapse of a Flat in New York Kills Five Bricklayers
A May 13 report from New York states two five story flint buildings under construction collapsed on Bwat 4th Street, crushing five workers and injuring many. The identified dead include Eric Lidden 32 Fred Dickelecke Fifty German bricklayers Albert Kaminiski 26 Peter Baldonario 60 Swedish bricklayer Frederick Hartran 16 who died later in Harlem hospital.
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New York
Coursne
Eric Lidden
Fred Dickelecke
Albert Kaminiski
Peter Baldonario
Frederick Hartran
Harlem
Pennsylvania Railroad Wins Troop Movement Contract
Philadelphia May 1 Colonel Furey quartermaster of the United States army awarded the Pennsylvania Railroad company the contract to move Pennsylvania troops from Mount Gretna to the south with twelve hours notice. It is understood New Jersey troops at Senir t may also be included and terms were not disclosed.
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Philadelphia
Furey
United States Army
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Mount Gretna
New Jersey
Senirt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Preparing for Battle at Fort Warden
Orders from the war department direct removal of women and children from Fort Warden to a place of safety. Mrs Woodruff and other Indies were sent to Boston. Charles Town Navy Yard officials believe a portion of the enemy fleet may be near the coast.
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Ruston
Fort Warden
War Department
Train Wreck North of Lancaster Involves 15 Cars
A misplaced switch wrecked a freight train a mile east of Lancaster Pennsylvania this morning. Fifteen cars derailed and six wrecked. Engineer George Ennett was pinned by the foot for two hours and had to be tunnelled out. His foot suffered injuries but he escaped other harm.
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Lancaster
Pennsylvania Redioad
George Ennett
Bombardment Causes Casualties and Ship Towing in Porto Rico
An official Porto Rico dispatch reports the bombardment caused slight damage to barracks, four soldiers killed and several wounded. The squadron withdrew after sustaining severe injuries, and one pig warship was towed.
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Madrid
Porto Rico
Ruth Van Merrill Rites Mark Loss Of Senator’s Wife
Ruth Van Merrill widow of a Vermont senator died today. She was born into a prominent Lewingland family and was widely known for her active involvement in official life. Her death marks a significant loss to political circles.
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Wawpatuck
Washington
May
Ruth van Merrill
Vermont
Lewingland
Readings May 1 Shipment From Carpenter Steel Works
A shipment of six and inch army projectiles is being moved from the Carpenter steel works location. The shells are to be distributed among a dozen different points along the Atlantic coast.
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Reading
Carpenter Steel Works
Atlantic
Pittsburg Man Hanged for Killing Railroad Laborer
Philip 11 entered shot and killed George Lawrence, a laborer on the Pittsburg Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad on April 10. He was hanged in the county courtyard at 1% o'clock this morning.
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Pittsburg
Philip
George Lawrence
Pittsburg, Bessemer and
Lake Frie
Roedel Sentenced to Hang for Summit Murder
Judge Van Buckle sentences Lewis Roedel to death by hanging on June 2 for the murder of Jones T. Pitts at Pitts home near Summit New Jersey. The crime occurred on September 0 Tat.
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Elizabeth
van Buckle
Lewis Roedel
Jones T. Pitts
Oear Summit
N. J
Bishop Perry Dies in Dubuque After Western Masonry Ties
The Bishop of the Diocese of Iowa, P. Perry, died today in Dubuque. He was connected with several western Masonic bodies and showed a strong interest in Masonry.
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Hishop
Lowa
Pubuque
Perry
Diocese of Laws
Havana Food Shortage Crisis and Coast Defense Updates
Residents of Havana face severe food shortages as military movements heighten tensions. A flying squadron operates under sealed orders while reports of American bombardment reach Bahia Honda in Pinar del Rio. Washington denies Lafayette gunner landing claims and evacuations of women and children occur around Boston forts as officers sense the fleet approaching the coast.
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Havana
Bahia Honda
Pinar del Rio
State Department
Washington
Lafayette
Boston
Complete Change in War Operations
Washington reports a complete shift in offensive plans as Sampson’s fleet attacks San Juan and the Spanish flying squadron nears Martinique. The navy orders Schley to move at once, while Florida troops are held back, awaiting a decisive clash at sea to clear the way for the Cuban campaign.
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Washington
Sampson
Forta
San Juan
Martinique
Havana
Schley
Cuba
West
Florida
West Indian
War and
Navy Departments
Chichimaga
Navy Department
Hampton Roads
Samipson
Panic did not come and markets hold steady in war scare
New York reports a mixed trade review with fears of war easing. Analysts note persistent demand for iron and steel products and heavy government orders, while cotton mills close and prices in some sectors hold or rise. Wheat futures trend higher as rail and locomotive demand grows amid construction activity across cities.
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New York
Rh. D. Dan & Co
United States
Neney
Rossier PLC
Chiergo
Philadelphia
Chicago
Ue East
Jane Seer
Canada
Telegraph Bulletin Briefing Sparks War era Turmoil
Telegraph items report changes in war planning, naval actions, and political tensions. Distributed events include Philippines dispatches, election contests, religious notes, and local notes on civic orders. The morning includes editorials, social columns, and a roundup of regional briefs.
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Bandian
Combie
Cukwlo
Palle Ta Fasal
Boinleh
Philippines
Brock Henorts
Young Monta Golden
Haglhe Beseion Eady
Lidealh
Frink Bowk
Hewring
Bulan
Biie Ball Guirey
Scranton
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