Rain of Iron Pours on Spanish Forts at Matanzas
On board the flagship New York off Matanzas April 28, the New York and two other ships bombarded forts at the harbor mouth for about 20 minutes. No American casualties. About three hundred shots fired. the aim was to halt earthworks at Punta Gorda. Batteries opened fire but were silenced as ships cruised away. The fleet sought to map forts and prevent further construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Matanzas
Puritan
Cincinnati
Matanzas Harbor
Punta Gorda
Sampaon
Tam
Hav
Matanzas Station
Washington
Strates Board
Ile of Matanzas
Sampson
Dawson City Gold Output War Over Steamer Loot
A stream of gold from Dawson City hints at conflict as miners plan to block the steamer and send proceeds outside. Nuggets stored by Alaska Commercial and North American Transportation may fund crews and secure the boat, with gains directed toward a “dupe plan” in July. The scattered text mentions reserves along the Yak river and a protective move to claim the treasure locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson City
Seat
Marto
Alaska Commercial Company
North American Transportation Mig Worb
Weeterline Sey
Willione of
Dallacs
Chesterfield Hotel Taken Under New Management
The Chesterfield Hotel is now under the management of Chas t L Wood Topeka. Call at S17 Kansas Sysnne and see the portable pantry. Not how cheap but how good is the WAY we try to bo our work. ries Steam Laundry, 2 and 14 West 8th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfield
Chast L. Wood
Topeka
Kansas Sysnne
Ries Steam Laundry
West 8Th
Pyramid Pie Cure touted as universal remedy for rectal diseases
An old promotional piece claims the Pyramid Pie Cure treats itching piles and all rectal diseases without minerals or strong drugs. It promises permanent cure even after failed operations, offering testimonials and urging readers to contact Pyramid Drug Co for details and ordering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Droge Co
Murehmil
Stich
Spain and Portugal quarrel over warship news ban
London reports a Portuguese government order halting telegraphic transmission of naval movements at Portuguese ports. The move follows pressure from Spain to force the departure of the Spanish fleet from St Vincent Cape Verde Islands. A Lisbon dispatch cites President McKinley demanding the Spaniards leave St Vincent and warning Portugal against allying with Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Portugal
Span
Spain
St Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
Lisbon
House of Peers
McKinley
St. Vincent
United States
Ohio National Guard Unit Heads to Columbus
Cincinnati reports the first segment of the Ohio National Guard began its march toward Columbus just after noon led by Col. C. B. Hunt. The march drew crowds cheering and flag waving, with escorts from the Chamber of Commerce, two military groups, high school cadets, Grand Army posts, Union Veteran Legion encampments, and the Ohio Commandery of the Military Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio National Guards
Columbus
C. B. Hunt
Chamber of Commerce
Union Veteran Legion
Ohio Commandery
Military Legion
Lisbon Warship Movements Suppressed by Official Gazette
The Official Gazette announces government censorship of naval movement details. Reports say Spanish torpedo boats and cruisers have been near Cape Verde and Portuguese harbors, with Associated Press bulletins limited by the Portuguese authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Teleemptio
Portigal
British Warship Moves to Protect American Interests
St. Thomas April 2 after Spain and the United States went to war word reached Porto Rico. An American Kuuket estate was plundered. The British consul overseeing American interests asked the government to dispatch a British warship to the islands. Torpedoes are said to be planted around Porto Rico and the island may endure a two months siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas
West Indies
Spain
United States
Porto Rico
Span ish Pacific threat and rail ads in early news notes
Reports from St Johns Newfoundland indicate Spanish ships near the Cape Verde Islands may breach neutrality laws. British forces absent, colonial government seeks Imperial guidance. Tokyo urges Japan to permit American purchase of two cruisers built in the United States. General Woodford expected to sail to New York then Europe. Madrid notes rumors of Spanish cruisers targeting Manila to deter American commerce. Rail ads promote Union Pacific and Rock Island schedules between Kansas City and Topeka with timing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
N. F
Cape Verde Islands
Imperial Cabinet
Woodford
London
Stewart L. Woodford
New York
Washington
Europe
A Black Warship Spotted Near Portland Me
The schooner Rebecca W Hudden from St John New Brunswick reports seeing a large black warship about 2 1/2 miles southeast of Portland Maine at 6 20 Tuesday morning. The warship trailed the Rebecca W Hudden for about half an hour as gale force winds from the east northeast hampered progress. The schooner altered course and steered east southeast, making no noticeable gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rebecca W. Huddel
Tower
St. John
N. B
City Island
Portland
Tebecca W. Hudden
Schermer
Gunboats Swarm Key West In Cuban War Action
Apr 28 report from Key West describes the Cuban steamer Bolivar seized by the monitor Terror of Cardenas with 870000 dollars in silver aboard, bananas and 300 casks of wine. The Bolivar arrived under guard after transfer of silver to a naval station. Additionally the Norwegian steamer Uto was turned back at Key West with 1900 tons of wood. The Spanish schooner Saco reportedly captured. prize crew sent, but no full arrivals by night. The torpedo boat route near Cardenas harbor was reportedly attacked, while the Detroit and Towa pursued possible Spanish gunboats with no success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Ambrosio Bolivar
Cardenas
Bolivar
Prige
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Costa Rica, Sir Havana, By Way of Cardenas
Sampson
Neidarmis
Havana
Matanzas
Detroit
Ward
Towa
RULES FOR MEDICAL MEN Washington April 3
Surgeon General Sternberg reports 1200 physicians offered service to the government and outlines appointment rules. Candidates must be medical graduates under 29 years old and appointed only by an army medical examining board. Volunteer appointments handled separately with emphasis on yellow fever immunity for contract surgeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sternberg
Army
Army Medical Examining Board
Cuba
Gulf Coast
War Department
United States
Carth
Spanish Warships Patrol Straits of Gibraltar
A Cadiz dispatch reports the torpedo boat destroyer Destructor and three torpedo boats left for Tariff and Ceuta in pursuit of American yachts in the Mediterranean. In Gibraltar on April 28 Spanish warships cruised near the strait and appeared to be shadowing vessels bearing the American flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straits of Gibraltar
London
Cadiz
Destructor
Tariff
Ceuta
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Portugal Denies Spain Pressure on Neutrality
Lisbon reports the government denies Spain's pressure for Portugal to push the departure of the Spanish squadron from St Vincent. Foreign Minister Benor De Barros Gomez says Portugal will maintain strict neutrality amid war news from Ceuta and Gibraltar. The article also lists War Department notes on volunteer enlistment expenses and a weather forecast for Kansas with frost risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Lisbon
House of Peers
Spain
MckKinny
St. Vincent
Cape Verde
Benor de Barros Gomez
Remarkable Dyspepsia Cure Reported by Mrs Skeels
Mrs Sarah A Skeels of Lynnville Jasper Co Iowa recounts twenty five years of stomach distress ending after one package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. She praises relief for six months with no return and seeks several more packs to share with friends as doctors had deemed her case incurable. The Stuart remedy from Marshall Michigan is sold everywhere at fifty cents per package and a free stomach trouble booklet is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Skeels
Lynnville
Jasper Co
Iowa
Skeelsanya
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Marshal
Atien
New Comptroller ruling on insolvent bank assessments
Charles Dawes, comptroller of the currency, issues a ruling on collecting assessments against stockholders of insolvent national banks. The review will adjust or refund excessive levies and ensure creditor stockholder rights are protected. Also notes generous charitable promotion by Dr King’s New Discovery with trial bottles offered by Swift & Molliday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warabhein
Charles
Dawes
Dr. King
Swift & Molliday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Admiral Sampson
Dawson
Ohio
British Warship
Tokohama
Journale
Japan
America
Madrid
Manila
Pacific
Union Pacific
Kansas City
Kansasee
Whitmore Hios
Sardera
TS Kan Ave
Surgeon General of the
Morocco
U. S
Chicago
Frida
Trut
Swift & Holidays
Grand Encam
Wyo
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Rawline
Rawlins
Grand Encampment
J.C Fulton
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
The
Santa Fe
Monroest
P. W. Ziegler & Co
Dearborn St
A. F.C. Care
Unc
Winess
Care Journal
Grae
Ethem
Waller's
Kansas Ave
WL Kline Co
St. Louis
Bio
Cnba
Mount Hope Nurseries
Lawrence
Kan
Lincoln
West Tenth St
Quincy St
Woodlawn Ave
Gelman
Elehth and
Quincy
Eva
Buchanan St
Household Foods
J. B. Flipben
East Sixth St
Chean Horew
Pey Cash
E. C. Warren
Potwin
Auburndale
Greenwood
Wss
Hull Stoves Repair Co
Kansan Ave
Leama Soap Co
Cincinnei
Jaffier & Con
Arc Co
Hacine, Wis
Pratt
Montee
Eighth Sta
Kansas Avenue
Hogaboom & CO
Eastern Kansas Farm
Fn East Tard
Lowsnan Hill
Forbes
Lis West
Sixth Avenue
Douthitt Place
Eugene Wolfe
Klondike
Jarorma Hon
Johnson-Locke Doome
Colville & Bertrand
Tyler
D. W. Nellis
West Sixth
Jenvier
W. S. McCormick
Sia Han
Une
Ruthner
Boyle
North Monroe
Durham
N. van Buren St
J. W. Smith
Dillon St
Harrison Street
Whigle & Horner
East Seventh St
M. Manson
Ralston
John G. Howard
Kansas Vinvi Co
Columbian Building
Kansas Medical Sree
Brockett, MD
Farrow
Kepsas Avenue
Call Om
Edson
CV. Brick and Paving Co
W. Sth Ave
Watchmaeker
Dour
van Slyck
Topeka Cycle Co
M. Baird
James B. Hayden
THORS
Darling CO
Prom
Gio
Chas
H. Trapp
Curity
A. Zane
Clay
Arkatia
Seine Ae
Sonal
Milo Norton
Offi Ak Sibagen
Bipbar
Gedral Ave
North
Fopeba
P. Menningee
Homroyathic Fitvsictan
Ronity
Kussas Ave
Toweks Ave
Sheldon
Han. Ave
Barnes
Florists
J. R Hague
Florist
Rd. Groves
W. C. Groves
HR J. Groves Mnhouses
Clay Et
Funsss Ave
Crawford
Sharpley
Lyceum Theater
Ater Lawren
Prises Io
Apeh
LisBaky Hall
Federated Clubs
August Hyllested
Waldermar v. Dahlen
Mise MaSi Fiorano
Boungind Beaner
Henry Heorgaann
Grand Opera House
Clay & Sqow
Paone
Great Western Steam Dye and Cleaning Works
East Goventh Street
Tyeing
Bs & Jel
Topeka Transfer CO
Grace
F. P. Bacon
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!