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fusion between the figures three and eight.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.
Cape Haytjen, Juno 3, 10:25 p. m.— A dis
patch from Santiago says the vessel sunk
is understood to be the Merrimae.
Only the extremities of her funnel and
two masts are visible above the water.
The Santiago advices to Cape Haytien,
In referring to the sunken vessel as aux
iliary cruiser, probably mistake her char
acter. The Merrimae Is a collier and al
ways has been a collier.
LET HER CROSS FIRST MINES,
Merrimae Not Blown Cp Until She
Reached Second Line.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.
Cape Haytien, Hayli, June 3, 3:15 p. m.—
The American fleet, according to advices
received by cable from Santiago de Cuba,
the cable being under Spanish control,
opened fire again at 3 o’clock this morning
(Friday) on the fortifications and war
ships.
The cannonade was well sustained until
4 o’clock.
One of the United States auxiliary cruis
ers "well armed," attempted to force the
passage into the harbor.
The Spanish allowed the cruiser to cross
the first line of torpedoes, but before she
arrived at the second line they discharged
at her a torpedo, which broke a great hoie
in her side and caused her to sink almost
instantly, bow first.
Tito name of the vessel is not known,
or is the number of victims reported.
ne officer, one engineer and six soldiers
V" re made prisoners by the Spaniards
Story Henrtl at Port au Prince.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.
Port au Prince, June 3, 3:30 p. m.—lt is
reported jiere direct from Santiago that an
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The morning news. (1898). Savannah, Ga., 1898-06-04. Haiti in the American Press. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn86063034/1898-06-04/ed-1/?sp=1
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Library of Congress, Chronicling America: The morning news, 1898-06-04.
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