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War declared as US battleships bombard Mantanzas forts
The text reports a US led blockade of Cuban ports, a formal war declaration against Spain, the call for 125000 troops for five years, and the battleship New York Puritan and Cincinnati engaging Mantanzas forts with over 300 accurate shots. It notes privateering rights, enlistment rules, and a broad comparative history of ancient peoples.
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