Cuban Arms and Souvenir Medal War News Summary
The article outlines Cuba war events with neutrality declarations by England and Portugal, Spanish forces and American actions in the Atlantic, Manilla’s capture, and battles near Cuba including Matanzas forts. It notes Groceries and hardware ads, local store promos, and medical cures pitched by Dr. King and Shiloh’s. Local notices advertise sales, a rambling racer for sale, and endorsements of medicines from Weiser Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Point Boys
France
Guha
Boise
Idale
Aviat
Baracoa Bombarded Matanazas Vessels Keep Up Fire
Baracoa reports artillery exchange with Spanish forces near Matanza. Three ships from our squadron reportedly exchanged heavy blows as bombardment continued, witnesses say. Spanish defenses under pressure, casualties not confirmed.
Demolished Batteries After Eighteen Minutes of Shelling
Admiral Samson on the New York led a rapid engagement off Matanzas with the Puritan and Cincinnati supporting. The fleet engaged Spanish batteries at Rubalcava and Maya Bay, the New York reducing range from 7000 to 3000 yards and firing about three shells per minute with sharp accuracy. The Puritan hit the east battery consistently while the Cincinnati joined the fight at 2000 yards, and a final heavy shot from Rubalcava marked a decisive battering of the Spanish defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samnon
New York
Matanzas
Ashlenas
Foote
Cincinnati
Samson
M Tueonnoi Asanve
Bay of Matanzas
Point Mays
Point Kabalenga
State Board
Rubalcava
Puritan
Point Maya
Parltan
Cincionati
Chester
Ruhalcava
Firing at Cabanas Target Practice While Band Played
A report describes gunfire at Cabanas during a band performance, with shots directed toward the area as the music continued. No injuries are reported, and authorities investigated the disturbance. Details on motive or suspects were not disclosed in the readable text.
Muted artillery clash near Havana aboard the New York
On a naval inspection off Cabanas a volley attack aimed at the flagship New York escalated as Spanish cavalry charged. Admiral Samson and Captain Chadwick ordered return fire from port batteries, the action then shifted toward Morocastle with bands playing during a tense, non graphic quarrel on the Cuban coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Pyeas
Cabanas
Porter
Ericsson
Moro Exade
Havana
Volinas Harbor
Irwis
Ainn
Uiis
Samson
Chadwick
Matanzas
Catanas
Cuba
Luevanda
York
Victory to Great Naval Battle Fought With Spain
A decisive English victory in a sea clash with Spanish forces described as a great naval engagement. The report emphasizes the success of English ships and the significance of the battle in broad terms, noting strategic consequences for maritime power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
American ships win in clash at Philippine Islands
Our Hong Kong Squadron encounters Castillian forces near the Philippine Islands in a naval engagement reported as a victory for American ships. The action highlights the ongoing hostilities and naval strength in the Pacific theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Phillipine Islands
Spanish Fleet Annihilated at Manila in Dewey Victory
Reports from Hong Kong state Commodore Dewey’s squadron of six ships destroyed the Spanish fleet of ten at Manila Harbor in two hours amid torpedo nets and forts. American losses were reported but no ships lost. fate of individual vessels disputed. Full details expected next week with Manila’s capture, American flag to fly over the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Spain
Tyre
Dewey
Manila
Manilin
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Stevenberg
Manilla
Portugal
Oregon
Rio Janero
Cast Leon
Weiser Meranntile Co
Blacksmith Hill
Salke
Albert 5. Hawkes
The
Academy
Roger
Gaya
King
Campbell
Bat Furl
Dr. King
Jenney
Salter
Weiser Pharmacy
Von
Baracoa
XTCO
jsAnto
Rico
Leew
Xlipa
Barton
Ihe
Burr Everitt
Teagie
Wall
Naso
Welker
Tonves
Leldsid
Golden Gate
Haas Bros
Webrser Mercantile Co
Saturdus
C. O. D. Atore
Weiner
Riggs & Gerwick
Anmmer
Weiser
Wolser Phiarmacy
Tampa
Ely
Crom
Francis W. Poole
Paster Central
Charel
Helena, Mont
Commodore Deway
Welser
Manilla Harbor
Gelia
AO Rose
Snox
P.M
Srancencasee
Bucklen
Pever
Lm, Jenney
Shitoh
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