Americans See No Loss as Ship Fortifications Fall
Washington Special reports Commo dore Schley awarded praise for striking the first hard blow in the Atlantic. The Morro fort at Santiago de Cuba is largely wrecked while Cervera's flagship is damaged. The Marblehead spotted four Spanish cruisers and two torpedo boat destroyers at the harbor mouth triggering a brief battle. The Alfonso XIII was reportedly captured by the St Paul after a swift pursuit.
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Washington
Schley
Atlantic
Santiago de Cuba
Morro
Cervera
Kingston
Jamaica
Marblehead
Santiago
Cristobal Colon Jay
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
New Orleans
Morro Castle
Texas
Cristobal Colon
Key West
Cuba
St. Paul
Watson
Havana
Alfonso XIII
Alfonso
Cienfuegos
Porto Rico
Blanco
Silent Guns Mark Early Phase of Naval Bombardment
A dramatic but inconclusive opening as heavy firing ceases after half an hour from the east forts and the island posts. Five minutes later Schley’s fleet stops engaging, signaling a pause in the bombardment by the U.S. squadron.
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Gossy
Schley
Rations Ordered for Troops at Jacksonville Mass
The War Department mobilizes thirty days of rations for forces assembling at Jacksonville Massachusetts under Maj. Gen. Lee. The plan covers provisioning for the troops as they prepare for operations and movement.
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War Department
Jacksonville, Ma
Gen. Lee
Secretary Long Commends Oregon Officers and Crew
Secretary Long congratulates the officers and crew of the battleship Oregon on a safe arrival and commends their good work. The Madrid post office authorizes batched letters to Cuba and notes French mail beats.
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Oregon
Long
Madrid
Cuba
Scouts See Spanish Auxiliary Cruisers Near Key West
Reported sighting of two Spanish auxiliary cruisers in American waters near Key West. The Detroit pursued a steamer with a black hull and light smokestacks but the vessel escaped. authorities suspect one of the two ships has been cruising the area.
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Key West
Detroit
Matanzas Blockhouse Razed by U S Tugs
The Spanish blockhouse at the Matanzas harbor entrance east of Pedro light was attacked by the tugs Uncas and Leyden. They fired six-pounders from about a half mile, the fort briefly returning a wild shot as shells struck the fortifications. The garrison was demoralized by the sustained bombardment.
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Uncas
Leyden
Matanzas Harbor
Pedro Light
Unceas
To Seize Hawaii as War Measure Stance Emerges
The text reports indications that the administration intends to take possession of Hawaii as a war measure regardless of Congress. It claims the President has power to seize the islands and already has assurance from the Hawaiian government that this method would be acceptable to gain protection under the American flag.
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Hawaii
Monitors Rebuilt at League Island Navy Yard
The old monitors from the Civil War have been rebuilt at League Island Navy Yard in Philadelphia. They are now far more formidable with modern equipment and rapid-fire batteries supplementing their large guns, greatly increasing effectiveness at close range.
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League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
English officers stoned by crowd near Gibraltar
A dispatch from Gibraltar reports that a mob of Spaniards assaulted and stoned Maj. Gen. J. B. Richardson commander of the royal artillery at Gibraltar and another Englishman while they walked at San Roque seven miles northwest of Gibraltar.
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Gibraltar
J. B. Richardson
Royal Artillery
San Rouque
Help for Dewey Spreads to Mare Island Yard
Reports at Mare Island navy yard say the Monadnock is ordered to Manila and that the government has purchased the British ship Whitgift to accompany her. Officials expect a swift start to the Far East deployment amid preparations and logistics.
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Dewey
Mare Island Navy Yard
Manila
Whitgift
On to Cuba Front Moves as Miles Leads Invasion
The American army begins the invasion of Cuba after decisive news of Cervera’s fleet in Santiago harbor. Gen. Miles departs Washington for the front, transports gather at gulf ports to carry about 30 000 men toward enemy lines amid secrecy.
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Army of
Cuba
Tampa
Mobile
Miles
Washington
Guba
Schley
Cape Verde
Santiago
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
War Department
Gulf
Philippines
War Weather and Logistics Report Amid Caribbean Tension
A cable cut between Cadiz and Lloilo signals disrupted communications. Cuba reports the rainy season beginning with daily rain. Manila-Hongkong mail service is commissioned. Havana salutes the Maine disaster, and the Highth New York regiment gains German recruits as tensions rise.
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Cadiz
Lloilo
Key West
Cuba
Manila
Hongkong
Havana
Maine
Highth New York Regiment
Fleet convoy lands troops under Sampson protection
The narrative describes transports sailing from Tampa and Mobile converging at Key West where warships under Admiral Sampson guard the passage across the Florida straits to protect arriving soldiers from possible Spanish attacks.
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Tampa
Mobile
Key West
Sampson
Florida Straits
Costs of War Deficiency Estimate for Quartermaster Dept
An estimate of 11.4 million dollars in deficiency appropriations for the quartermaster department was sent to the House on Thursday. Of the total, 9 million is for troop transportation, 1 million for regular supplies, 1 million for horses and mules, 200 thousand for incidental expenses, and 200 thousand for barracks and quarters.
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Quartermaster’s Department
Austria Considers Harsh Line Over Hazleton Killings
Austria weighs a hard stance after the U S refusal to pay indemnity for men slain by a Hazleton sheriff posse. Vienna discussions tie the issue to the Spanish American War and possible unfriendly government reactions.
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Austria
United States
Hazleton
Vienna
Spain Readies Resistance as Peace Talks Pause
Spain will fight to the end and will not seek terms implying loss of territory. Benor Castillo, en route to Paris to resume charge of the Spanish embassy, was informed by Sagasta that Spain will not consider peace terms while not defeated, and will await intervention of the powers only after complete defeat.
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Spain
Paris
Benor Castillo
Sagasta
Stead Advocates Anglo American Union Under Washington
In a recent interview William T. Stead editor of the London Review of Reviews said as an Englishman he would be willing to see the British Empire merged into the American Republic with the capital at Washington if unity of the Anglo Saxon people could be accomplished in no other way.
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Stead
William T. Stead
London Review of Reviews
Washington
Anglo American alliance urged by English Marquis Ripon
The English Marquis of Ripon favors an Anglo American alliance. Five vessels captured by our warships in Cuban waters were condemned and ordered sold by the prize court. The ships Panama Guido Buena Ventura and the Pedro will be taken to New York for sale as prizes. The Government seeks war horses and will invite bids for supply. Dealers nationwide participate.
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Marquis of
Ripon
Panama
Guido
Buena Ventura
Pedro
New York
Panic in Spain Deepens as Bank of Spain Seeks Loan
Madrid reports the Bank of Spain facing severe stringency and possible forced currency as the Government negotiates a 1 billion peseta loan at 4 percent. A Wednesday procession showed widespread concern over silver shortages and potential note devaluations, seen by Washington as signaling broader financial strain amid the war. The move could accelerate operations against Porto Rico to prevent a sudden end to the war.
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Bank of Spain
Madrid
Spain
State Department
Washington
Porto Rico
Courageous Telegraph Boys Foil St Paul Burglary
In St Paul last October two burglars entered a silk merchant building on 6th street but were thwarted by alert teen messengers. Edward Barry and Walter McGlynn pursued the thieves, a third youth Robert Henderson assisted, and police arrived to capture the pair as a night watchman joined the chase. No loot was taken and the boys escaped unharmed.
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Gba
St. .Paul
6Th Street
St. Paul
Minn
Aarti
Edward Barry
Walter McGlynn
Walter
Robert Henderson
Robert
Peace Union Exiled From Independence Hall Over Treason Letter
Philadelphia residents rally against the Peace Union a group of elderly Quakers accused of treasonable sympathy toward the Queen Regent of Spain. The society has been forced to vacate Independence Hall after occupying the historic room free of charge for writing the letter.
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Peace Union
Philadelphia
Cradle of Liberty
Independence Hall
Spain
Insurgents Seize Remedios Then Replaced by Spanish Forces
Insurgents under Gen Carlo captured the town of Remedios with 300 rifles 30000 rounds of ammunition and 10000 rations. Spaniards later secured reinforcements and drove them out with nearly 100 insurgent casualties and four Cuban dead and three wounded.
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Carlo
Remedios
Cuban Recruits Reported Disappearing at Key West Muster
It is reported that 200 Cuban cigar makers were enlisted at Key West for service in Cuba but the mustering officer found no trace at the rendezvous. The disappearance raises questions about the muster and follow up.
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Key West
Cuba
Wnt
War nerves rise as stocks urged and troops prepare
Desirable stock is scarce and prices may rise. Count Eugene A Van Waldick of Holland enlists in the U S Army in Cleveland. A London rumor says an alliance France Spain forms. Paris denounces U S press coverage, Madrid reports food supplies secured and ships arrive with provisions. Walter S Barker, former Saguala Cuba consul, to be commissioned colonel for Cuba mission. Sixty five? troops missing. Britain watches Ceuta free use by France and Russia notes Port Mahon in Minorca.
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Eugene A. van Waldick
Holland
Cleveland
Ohio
London
France
Spain
United States
Paris
Madrid
Havana
Walter S. Barker
Saguala
Grande
Cuba
Britain
Ceuta
Port Mahon
Minorca
Cuban Volunteers Landed After Tampa Voyage
The 380 Cuban volunteers transported from Tampa aboard the steamer Florida have successfully landed in the island. The voyage also delivered several thousand Springfields Remington rifles, a large ammunition stock, and other military supplies.
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Tampa
Florida
Island
Water Scarce at Key West Ships Bring Fresh Water
Government ships water to Key West as Maverick arrives with 1 million gallons and tow 350 thousand gallons on a barge.
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Key West
A Cat Keeps Home Anchorage After Fire
Black Tom the cat refused the new store after a fire at Mermod Jaccard's. He roamed the ruins, greeted old friends, and installed himself there as salvage work began. Inducements to move failed as the cat remained loyal to the original site.
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Black Tom
Mermod & Jaccard’s
Caa
St. Louis
First Floating Dock Described By Peter the Great Era
A British captain in Cronstadt during Peter the Great’s time used a hulk named the Camel as a floating dock after removing decks and fitting a gate. He berthed his ship inside the hollow hull, closed the gate, and pumped out the water, creating an early floating dock due to the Baltic tide absence.
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Peter the Great
Cronstadt
Baltic Sea
Cassier
Window View Inspires Easy Resolutions for Goodness
A fragmented, faded reflection notes how people pledge virtue while watching a pleasant scene, yet observe others who are judged for their behavior. The text hints at social scrutiny and self restraint amid a picturesque backdrop.
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el Morro
Socapa
Commodore W. 8
Harbor
Matanzas
Égt
San Juan
Old Castle Morro
National Bank
Havana Harbor
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