First Battle at Matanzas Described From New York Deck
The bombardment of Matanzas by the New York, Puritan, and Cincinnati near Havana on April 29 halted the Spanish earthworks without American casualties. Admiral Sampson ordered cease fire after nineteen minutes, with heavy fire causing dust and visible damage to Punta Gorda and surrounding batteries. The action showcased the ships’ power and prompted reports of torpedo boat activity near Havana.
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Havana
Key
United States Navy
New York
Karbare
Lampenn
Chadwick
United States
Punta Gorda
Sampson
Eunts Gorda
Cuba
Quintus del Reevo
Perhal
Harrington
Puritan
Chester
Cincinnati
Admiral Lampoon
Quintas del Reero
Punta Gor- Ala
Punti Gorda
Starboar
Quintas da Stecro
Admiral Sampson
Matanzas
Punta Gorde
Quintis da Reero
Blanton
Potter
J. Roller
Ariny
Chaplain Royce
Richard Harding Davis
London Times
Ralph Dy. Paine
Philadelphia Press
Asociated Press
Purltan
Quintay da Reery
Ti Tles
Ponta Eaets
August Hallested at Library Hall Concert Tomorrow Evening
August Hyllested, the great Danish pianist, performs tomorrow evening at Library Hall with a varied programme from Beethoven to Liszt. A large auction sale of 80 building lots in Martin & Dennis addition follows at 10 AM Saturday, with easy terms and no interest.
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Hallested
Library Hall
Beethoven
Bach
Bourke
B— Schuman
C— Schuman
Mendelssohn
Schuman
Chopin
Hyllested
c—Hyllested
Liszt
Martin & Dennis
August Hyllested
Henderson Wood & Co
August Ested
Meary ‘Hall
Newport Captures Engracia Reaches Key West
The Spanish sloop Engracia, captured by the U S gunboat Newport off Cardenas, was brought into Key West this morning under a prize crew of two sailors. In Washington, conferees reached a naval appropriation agreement adding four monitors and sixteen torpedo boat destroyers, expanding marine enlistment by 1,000 and authorizing volunteers up to commander.
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Engracia
Key West
Fla
United States
Newport
B. F. Tilley
Cardenas
Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Spanish Captains Plan to Break Blockade for Cuba
Madrid April 24 It is announced that the captains of Transatlantica steamships will undertake to carry Spanish mutis to Cuba. They declare they can force the blockade by the United States. Spanish residents in Mexico offer to send life essentials to Cuba. Washington April 20 The War Department organizes volunteers and expands the regular army. Muster rolls are prepared and arms and equipment are being arranged for distribution at rendezvous. Three independent frontier cavalry regiments are authorized as the First, Second and Third United States Volunteer Cavalry. Each regiment will have 12 troops.
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Cuban
Madrid
Companian Transatlantica
Cuba
United States
Mexico
Washington
War Department
Volunteer Army
Quartermaster General's Department
United States Volunteer Cavalry
England Moves to Guard Ports Over Potential Spanish Fleet
In St Johns Newfoundland on April 22 the colonial government urged imperial authorities to act. The British colonial office cabled Bermudas ordering the cruisers Cordelia and Pelicar to proceed to Newfoundland waters to be ready for any emergency related to a possible Spanish fleet visit for coal.
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England
St. Johna
N. F
British Colonial Office
Bermuds
Cordelia
Pelicar
Newfoundland
Davis & Glick Promote Low Prices at Cash Grocers
Davis and Glick urge shoppers to stock up as prices fall on groceries and commodities. They advertise a wide list of bargains from sugar cured hams to canned goods, crackers, and breakfast foods, emphasizing their consistently low price and in-stock selection.
Mail Orders Shipped Promptly in Advertiser Notice
An advertiser touts prompt mail order shipping and hints flour will command a big advance soon. The message asserts the seller remains lower than rivals in price and emphasizes timely delivery and value.
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Sampson’s
Quintas del Recro
Wiinington
Iowa
Winslow
Meade
ROYAL
Bain
Z. R. B. Dry Goods Store
Z.R. B. Dry Goods Store
IOC
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Newport’s Prize
Davis & Glick
Spot Cash Grocers
East Sixth St
Buffalo
Lara
Jemima
Elle Nee Wice
Primrose Creamery Bulter
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