New York silences Spanish forts at Port Cabanas
At Port Cabanas twelve miles west of Mariel and thirty five miles from Havana, the New York along with Iowa Indiana Helena and torpedo boats Vort er and Ericsson silenced two coastal forts with six inch guns. The bombardment began about 6 20 PM with the New York firing from her bow and turret. After several shots the forts were silenced and the ships returned to station as darkness fell.
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Kry West
New York
Port Cabanas
Mariel
Havana
Matanzas
de Porter
Sampson
Ericsson
Spanish Cape Verde fleet departs for Canaries
Navy department reports the detachment of torpedo boats and transports bound for the Canaries. Two torpedo boats are in tow of a large transport, suggesting their machinery may be irreparably damaged at St Vincent. Towing torpedo boats over long distances is risky and may result in missing units upon arrival.
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Waslington
Navy Department
Cape Verde
Canaries
St. Vincent
Spain Uses Spies in Present War Say Dispatches
A Montreal dispatch to the New York Herald states Spain has arranged for spy use in the current war. Besides private detectives, the Spanish minister at Washington has long employed secret service agents across U S seaports since the Cuban insurrection began.
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New York
New York Herald
Montreal
Spain
Washington
United States
Expected Europe to Grow
Washington reports that European newspapers and threats to bar U S forces from blockading the Philippines were anticipated. It cites past Civil War era attempts to ignore blockade and notes current Cuban blockade terms are more liberal toward foreign powers than before.
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Europe
Washington
United States
Philippines
Weyler Urges Offensive Against United States in Senate
General Weyler urged Spain to adopt a strong offensive on land and sea against the United States. He defended his Cuba administration and said with six more months he could crush the insurgents and fulfill Canovas Del Castello’s pledge to offer 50,000 veterans. He criticized home rule timing and called for energetic action.
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America Mapriov
Gomez
Maceo
Cuba
Bahia de Guantanamo
Antonio Maceo
West Point
Marti
United States
War Department Seals Plans for Cuba Command
May 2 The War department warns against disclosing campaign plans including the selection of General Shafter to lead the first detachment to Cuba. Secretary Alger issues a sweeping order prohibiting any information to the press from all bureau chiefs and officers on special duty.
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Wasumncrox
War Department
Shafter
Cuba
Alger
Russia Supports Spain Amid World Tensions
Moscow correspondent notes public opinion in Russia leans toward Spain. Russians admire brave resistance but fault a rumored US England accord. They remind the fleet aided the North in 1861 and feel US does not show equivalent gratitude now.
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Soroty
Loxpox
Moscow
The
Standard
Russia
Spain
United States
England
Preparing for Bombardment in Havana
Wastine Ton May 2 diplomats arrange through consuls and agents at Ilavana for the departure of foreign officials and colonies at the first sign of bombardment. A British warship is en route to Havana, with Germany Italy and Austria seeking nearby ships to evacuate their citizens.
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Wastine Ton
Ilavana
Havana
Germany
Italy
Austria
West Indian
Montserrat Captain Decorated For Havana Voyage
The captain of the Spanish steamer Montserrat, bound for Havana with a valuable cargo, successfully reached the port of Cienfuegos. He has been decorated with the red cross and granted a special pension.
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Mapriv
Montserrat
Havana
Cienfugos
Red Cross
Arbuckle coffee and Havemeyer sugar combine report
A circulated report from Pittston Pennsylvania on May star reports a possible completed combination between Arbuckle coffee interests and Havemeyer sugar interests. The tale claims this union would push the prices of sugar and coffee upward materially.
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Combias
Pittsnine
Arbuckle Coffee
Havemeyer
Santa Fe Raises Wages for Shopmen Systemwide
Santa Fe Railway officials announced that starting Monday all shopmen across the system will have their working time increased by fifteen hours per week. The change will raise the payroll by about 37 percent.
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Toreka
Kan
Santa Fe Railway Company
Gorman Resigns Caucus Chairmanship in Senate
WASHINGTON May 2 Senator Gorman long time chairman of the Democratic caucus in the Senate resigned yesterday. Senator Turpie of Indiana was selected to succeed him as caucus chair.
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Gorman
Washington
Senate
Turpie
Indiana
Boss McKane Frees Sine Sing May 2
John Y Mc Kane was released from prison today after serving four years and two months for violating election laws at Coney Island.
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John Y McKane
Coney Island
Americans to be Expelled in Spain Dispatch
Madrid dispatch reports the Spanish government aims to expel all United States citizens from Spain, signaling a sweeping diplomatic move and potential escalation in tensions between the two nations.
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Taxpos
Madrid
United States
Spain
United States cruiser Nietheroy delayed by machinery breakage
The United States dynamite cruiser Nietheroy at Rio Janeiro is delayed due to a machinery breakage. Repairs were required after the fault was discovered, delaying further sailing plans.
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Rio Janeiro
United States
Nietheroy
Prince Bismarck warns Germany on neutrality declaration
Lonpoy May 2 Prince Bismarck, via a Berlin dispatch, says Germany should not bind its hands with a neutrality declaration. The report reflects cautious German policy amid evolving European tensions.
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Tron
Lonpoy
Prince Bismarck
Berlin
Germany
War price shifts in Derbyshire and sugar during week
Loxton May 2 report notes a war induced rise with Derbyshire advancing 10 points and Glasgow sugar up 1.25 dollars per ton, totaling a 3.75 dollar weekly increase. The brief highlights market swings tied to the Spain United States conflict.
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Loxton
Spain
United States
Derbyshire
Glasgow
Irish Brigade Offered to Aid U.S. War Effort
William Lyman, president of the Irish National Alliance, sent a letter to President McKinley offering to form an Irish brigade to support the United States in the war with Spain. The move aims to mobilize Irish volunteers and strengthen national defense amid the conflict.
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New York
McKinley
William Lyman
Irish National Alliance
United States
Spain
The History of Cuba Its Second Paint to Columbus Voyage
A historical overview of Cuba from discovery to late 19th century rebellion. It recounts geography, rulers from Spain to England, U S offers, and the rise of Cuban leaders Maximo Gomez Antonio Maceo Jose Marti in the ten years war. The narrative covers war tactics machete warfare and key battles near Bayamo Taguasco and Guantanamo, ending with Weyler and the deaths of Maceo and Ruiz.
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Columbus K
Columbus
West Indies
Cuba
Alpha and Omega
Havana
Long Island
Spain
Florida
United States
Polk
Cespedes
Maximo Gomez
Congress
Cisneros
Key West
Antonio Maceo
Jose Marti
Gomez
Cuba Libre
Campos
Calleja
Marti
Maceo
Bayamo
Taguasco
Valeriano Weyler
Joaquin Ruiz
Ruiz
Autonomy plea amid Cuban famine under Weyler rule
The text contrasts pro autonomy rhetoric with Gomez orders that harshly punish any move short of independence. It notes Weyler's cruel policy causing famine and civilian suffering in Havana as 1897 opened, with 400,000 dead from starvation while Western Europe stayed largely silent and Blanco replaced Weyler.
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Gomez
Spain
Cuba
Weyler
Havana
Europe
Blanco
Ancestor Societies Seek Limitless Genealogical Pursuit
The article critiques hereditary societies and the endless quest to prove lineage. It laments overblown ancestor fantasies from buff and blue to crowned figures, questioning the value of such pursuits and suggesting united, practical aims instead. It humorously cites a hypothetical Ararat descendants group with insignia.
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George
Order of the Crown
Iimeal
Mariners of the Ark
Ararat
Hot Water Lamp Posts Arrive in London
Liverpool already familiar with hot water lamp posts, to be erected in four parts of London. A gallon of boiled water will be supplied, day and night, for a halfpenny using a penny in the slot. An extra penny buys a solidified beverage cake with a metal mug.
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Liverpool
London
New ammonia pistol for self defense and deterrence
A novel pistol design uses a hollow chamber to hold ammonia or similar liquids. Air is pumped into the chamber via a bicycle pump to pressurize the contents. Trigger action opens the nozzle valve to discharge the liquid, aiming to deter burglars and dogs.
Easter Customs Across Nations and Traditions
A survey of Easter customs from Persians, Jews, and Russians offering eggs to Belgium priests and choristers to English feasts with peacock and swan dishes, bonnets, and ice nests, to Tennessee church games, and German egg hunts. It notes French crowds with silk chairs, gallants, and a kiss demanded for young women.
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Belgium
England
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
France
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