Battleship tales emerge in witness testimony at Santiago
Testimony from a naval inquiry details Captain Sigsbee and Commodore Schley conversations aboard the Brooklyn on May 26 1898 about the Spanish fleet in Santiago harbor. Correspondent Grahan describes vivid sea combat accounts and a dramatic exchange after the battle including Evans and Schley remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Grahan
Capt
Sigsbee
Commodore Selley
Brooklyn
Isas
Santiago Harbor
Kendy
Graham
Associated Press
Capt Evans
Commodore Schley
Evans Enkme
Schley
Jack Philip
Sanntiago
Catmoddere Sehiey
Commigdere Sehiey
Elise
E¢N
Capt. Corton
Sip” J.jent. Simpson
Oregon
Oregan
Tarrec
Schley on the Stand Reviews Santiago Campaign Details
Admiral Schley testified about the Santiago campaign noting the formation of the flying squadron, the retrograde movement, and decisions on coaling and signals at Cienfuegos. He defended his actions against critics, described conferences with Sampson, and recalled Captain Clark's testimony about fleet operations and the Brooklyn's role in the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Santiaze
Tle
Santiage
Sehley
Sigshee
Sissbee
Chadwick
Sampson
Cervera
Havana
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Sehiey
Cienfureges
Dring
Sampsom
Cienfuenes
Krear Admin Seuter
Newport News
Columm
Schi¢ey
Dellay
McCalla
Lieut
Southerland
Heer
Schrey
Merrimac
Ile
Ife
Esr
Sebrey
Cienfueccos
Ardais
China
Navy Department
Firet
Department
Seliley
Cotton
McCasila
Clark
Oregon
Admiral Schley
Lie
Brooklyn
Hic
Coton
Cook
New York
Hedad
Resalute
Camera
Broskiin Wong
Sckley
Marriage Rules and Views on Men and Lawmakers
The article discusses marriage ideals focusing on character over appearance, advising against reforming spouses and praising generosity. It cites women’s hopes for tall, handsome partners while suggesting less good-looking men may offer better companionship. It also includes political remarks by Henry Labouchere and Rank W. Gunsaulus on crime, aliens, and the role of education and industry.
General Buller Ousted From Command in South Africa
Reports say General Buller is relieved of command while General Hillyard will take over as commander of the First Army Corps pending Buller’s return. The decision, though anticipated by some, causes great sensation in military circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
South Africa
Hilyard
First Army Corps
Builer
Action Against Anarchists: A Duty to End Asylum for Assassins
The author argues international action against anarchists is hard to agree on. Criminal acts require identifiable conspiracies, and there may be no global consensus to punish mere opinions. Nations should act to prevent anarchists using asylums while respecting legal limits.
Value of Technical Schools for the American Future
The piece argues that a technically educated American will lead in national wealth through engineering roles. It highlights transportation and mining as growing fields, notes the mining and chemical engineers' future impact, and describes turning waste into wealth through by products and efficient material use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
United States
Lorenzo Snow Death Marks End of An Era in Mormon Leadership
Lorenzo Snow, fifth President of the Mormon Church, died in Salt Lake City. An Ohio native and Oberlin College alum, he traveled over 150000 miles on missionary tours across the United States Europe and Pacific islands. He helped revive polygamy debates, was imprisoned in 1896, later signers pledged to abandon the doctrine, and eight wives are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Snow
Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
Joseph Smith
United States
Europe
Pacific
Snow
Ohio
Oberlin College
Kirtland
The
Mormons
Smith
B. Ei. Roberts
Congress
Japanese Dwarf Tree Craft Astonishes European Viewers
Ancient Japanese dwarf trees thrill Europeans as arboriculturists perfect miniature forms. A six foot pine sells for 1200 dollars, believed 50 years old, while varieties like Chabo and Hiba prove the age value of the art. Families pass the practice down through generations, preserving a specialty in growing diminutive trees and shrubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Hermit Kingdom
Chabo
Hiba
Cheaper Transportation Promises Prosperity across Iowa
Governor Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa argues improved rail and ship routes cut costs from Missouri river to Liverpool, enabling 28,000 ton freight and 2,000 ton engine capabilities. He says lower transport and water rates raise farmer incomes and consumer prices, with homes and schools benefiting as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Atlantic Ocean
Liverpool
Atlante Ocean
Lesliq-M. Shaw
Iowa
Bead Heads and the Free Ride Debate
Chauncey M. Depew argues against railroad free passes noting Americans expect free rides while railroads refuse passes. He recalls past attempts to regulate passes and describes a race among lines to offer travel at no cost, framing it as a core conflict between passenger rights and rail company policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey JM. Depew
New York Central
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sanutiaco
Captain Clark
RE. J. Hardy
Henry Laboucherese
aoschTiedi
America
Megny
Rank W. Gunsaulus
Armour Institute
Gen. Buller
Gen. Bulle
Action Against
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!