Columbia collides with British freighter near Fire Island
The United States cruiser Columbia anchored off Tompkinsville reported a large jagged hole in the starboard side after a collision with a British freighter in dense fog. The Britisher sank, but captain and crew were saved by Americans and landed in New York. Details describe extensive damage above the waterline and uncertainties about underwater impact.
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New York
United States
Columbia
Sands
Tompkinsville
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Associated Press
Foscolia
John Evans
Fire Island Light
Collision tale and naval dispatch mix of old news
Reports describe the Foscolia collision with a cruiser in fog near Fire Island, with 21 rescued crew aboard the British steamer who refused to talk. A separate dispatch confirms Admiral Cervera's squadron sighting near Santiago de Cuba and hints at a possible early Cuban invasion.
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Foscolia
Schley
Cervera
Cuba
All Doubt Gone Schley Knows Cervera at Santiago
Admiral Schley reports to the Navy Department that he has seen the Spanish squadron at Santiago and identifies the vessels. The declaration settles doubt about Cervera's location and signals readiness for potential action.
1600 Acres Choice Wheat Land Ad
1600 acres of choice wheat land offered for sale. Address H. N. Howell Lakeside Beadle County South Dakota.
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H. N. Howell
Lakesid Beadle County
S. D
Gloom at Santiago and starving crowds
Two Italians who sailed from Santiago de Cuba reached Port au Prince with news of Santiago's crisis due to food shortages. Reconcentrados die of starvation as the population longs for peace. Cervera's squadron arrived without provisions, disembarking 800 men and 20,000 rifles for fortifications.
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Cerpra
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Santiago de Cuba
Mole St. Nicholas
Santiago
Cervera
Peace talks continue as Madrid paper urges peace
May 31 report from Madrid notes newspapers discuss peace prospects. El Globo prints a piece reportedly inspired by the late Senor Moret advocating peace and drawing wide attention, though discussions have yet to yield tangible results.
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Madrid
St. Maprio
el Globo
Senor Moret
Zafiro Reports No Baltimore Explosion Claim
Hone Kone May 31. There is absolutely no truth in the report that the United States cruiser Baltimore now at Manila has been damaged by an internal explosion. The United States auxiliary cruiser Zafiro, which arrived at midnight, reports that Rear Admiral Dewey is short of provisions and ammunition.
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Zafiro
Hone Kone
United States
Baltimore
Manila
Dewey
Sickness at Camp Alger Medical Flight to Fort Meyer
Thirteen soldiers at Camp Alger in Washington County are removed to Fort Meyer hospital after developing serious illnesses. Pneumonia and measles are the main conditions with a gastric ulcer reported in one case, amid further medical attention at the government facility.
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Camp Alger
Washixoton
Government Hospital
Fort Meyer
Disposition of Troops Plans Flows From Florida Ports
The War Department intends to rely on United States regulars based in Florida and seasoned volunteer regiments for early service. Rough totals show about 20 900 regulars and 138 000 volunteers at Tampa, with additional regiments at Mobile New Orleans and other points. A Chickamauga camp of about 40 000 infantry 1 000 cavalry and 8 artillery regiments may replace Florida forces as they depart.
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Mobile
New Orleans
Tampa
Chickamauga
Florida
Camp Alger
Washington
Long Island
American Warships Concentrating Near Santiago de Cuba
A Havana dispatch reports American warships massing before Guantanamo and other ports near Santiago de Cuba, including the city itself, signaling preparations to attack Admiral Cervera. Public anxiety rises daily while residents vow steadfast resistance.
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Santiago de Cuba
Maprio
Havana
Guantanamo
Cervera
Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement claim by W. J. Mc Greedy
In Claremont South Dakota W J Mc Greedy reports severe overwork left him run down. After starting Hood's Sarsaparilla his health improves quickly and shows lasting benefit following the recommendation from friends. He provides Box 95 as contact.
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Claremont
S. D
Hood
W. J. McGreedy
Box
Strong and Healthy Stearns Hood's Sarsaparilla Ends Illness
A mother relays how her two month old son suffered severe head eruptions until Hood's Sarsaparilla was tried and proved effective. She reports the child became strong and healthy and fully cured.
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Stearns
S. D
Hood
Mrs. May Lawrence
Strayed Pony Mare S. G. Branded Near March 20
A small roan pony mare branded S. G. on the left flank strayed about March 20. Reward offered and information sought for return or whereabouts by E. M. Thomas.
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S. G
E. M. Thomas
Insurance Ad Repudiates Tornado Damages Praise
May 25 letter from Roy Parks of Huron South Dakota commends Agricultural Insurance Co for prompt settlement of a May 17 barn tornado damage claim. He notes the insurer has operated five months in Beadle County with two losses and that insured pay only for loss. no loss no cost.
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Agricultural Insurance Co
Beadle County
Roy Parks
Huron
S. D
South Dakota
Beadless
Circuit Court
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Nellie von Schwartz
William von Schwartz
Fifth
Beadle
A. D
Henry C. Hincksey
Beadle Co
For Sale Seed Wheat Barley Millet Rye and Dehorning
For sale 200 bushels seed wheat 500 bushels seed barley 500 bushels millet seed 50 bushels seed rye Now is the time to dehorn your cattle before the flies come At my stable if you bring them soon I will strut the herd on the 15th at 50 cents per head per month and I will feed hay on the section during April.
Pasture Offered for Horses and Cattle Near Huron
Joan E. Ward advertises 800 acres of pasture joining Huron on the north with a large water tank fed from Bell's artesian well. Horses and cows welcome at 50 cents per month.
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Huron
Bell
Joan E. Ward
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