Spanish fleet bottled up at Santiago as Schley squadron presses
The Spanish fleet is confined in the harbor of Santiago by Gaemodies Schley’s squadron with confident claims that any escape would trigger total destruction. A Chicago pension office issued the first war pension voucher to Mrs. Elsie A. Montfort of Council Bluffs for her son a Maine explosion victim. In Havana harbor Americans faced a mix of gold, Cuba, and yellow jack as public views clashed with war weariness.
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Santiago
Gaemodies Schley
Spain
Chicago
Elsie A. Montfort
Council Bluffs
Maine
Havana Harbor
Cuba
Stella Press
Ingersoll Calls Spanish-American War the First Holy War
Robert G. Ingersoll, speaking in Chicago, calls the Spanish American War the first war declared by humans to save humanity. He says he is not a believer in war and would have preferred an international arbitration court to address Spain and Cuba, though none existed.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
Chicago
Spain
United States
Republic
International Court of Arbitration
Cuba
Cuban Liberty Hopes Fade Despite War
The Atchison Globe reports U S officers say Cuban insurgents are numerically small and unlikely to enlist even with arms. Independent action by the Cubans is unlikely, and Americans face a costly war with Spain to prevail.
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Spain
United States
Cuba
Atchinson Globe
Nebraska Plans State Warship Fund Drive
The president called for 75 000 more volunteers to reach nearly 280 000 in the army and Nebraska may supply 1 447 men. Nebraskans consider popular subscription to raise funds to build and present a modern warship named for the state, fully equipped for government service, with efforts led by I B Hampton and local veterans groups.
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Nebraska
Grand Army
I. B. Hampton
Beneamid
Thas
Interesting Facts About Cuba
Cuba lies about 130 miles from Florida and spans roughly 48 000 square miles. It features a long swamp, mountains along its length, and varied resources including metals and timber, with a single navigable river and a climate with two seasons May to November and the rest.
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Cuba
Florida
Havana
Ohio
Nebraska
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