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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Capote, Domingo Mendez 1863- (search)
Capote, Domingo Mendez 1863- Statesman; born in Cardenas, Cuba, in 1863; received his education at the University of Havana, where he later served as a professor of law for many years. Prior to the last Cuban insurrection he was known as one of the most distinguished lawyers on the island. In December, 1895, he abandoned his practice to join the Cuban forces under Gen. Maximo Gomez. Afterwards he reached the rank of brigadiergeneral and also served as civilian governor of Matanzas and of Las Villas In November, 1897, he was elected vice-president of the republic of Cuba. After the adoption in convention of the new Cuban constitution early in 1901, he was appointed chairman of a commission of five members selected by the convention to confer with President McKinley and Secretary Root in Washington in regard to a constitutional recognition of the future relations of the United States with Cuba. This conference was held in April.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cardenas (search)
Cardenas A seaport in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, about 90 miles east of Havana. It was here, on May 11, 1898, that the Wilmington, a United States gunboat, engaged the fortifications and Spanish gunboats, and rescued the Hudson and Winslow, which had steamed within range of a masked battery. Three Spanish gunboats which lay under the fortifications had been challenged by the torpedo-boat Winslow and other United States vessels, but they refused to leave the protection of the batteries. When the Wilmington arrived and found the range at 2,500 yards, the Hudson and Winslow steamed into the inner harbor to attack the Spanish vessels. They did not, however, suspect that there was a strong battery near the water's edge until a sudden fire was opened upon them. The first shot crippled the steering-gear of the Winslow, and another wrecked her boiler, wounding her commander, Lieut. John B. Bernadon, and killing Ensign worth Bagley (q. v.) and four men. During this action the W
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hobson, Richmond Pearson 1870- (search)
n the Bureau of Construction and Repairs of the Navy Department in 1894-95. Later he suggested a post-graduate course for officers intending to become naval constructors, and was appointed to Richmond Pearson Hobson. plan such a course, and conducted it in 1897-98. In the latter year he went to sea with the North Atlantic squadron as constructor. When the war with Spain broke out he was promoted lieutenant, and served on the flag-ship New York on blockade duty, in the bombardment of Matanzas, Cuba, and in the naval expedition against San Juan, Porto Rico. The action, however, which made his name a synonym for gallantry occurred at the entrance of the harbor of Santiago, Cuba, after Admiral Cervera's fleet was positively known to be in that harbor. Taking seven men with him, he piloted the collier Merrimac to the narrow entrance of the harbor, and sank her across its mouth to prevent the fleet from passing out. He and his party leaped overboard; were picked up by the Spaniards;
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Matanzas, (search)
Matanzas, A seaport of Cuba, on the bay of Matanzas, about 50 miles east of Havana. It was one of the first places to be blockaded by the United States at the beginning of the war with Spain. Here, on April 27, 1898, a reconnaissance was ordered in force for the purpose of locating the Spanish batteries, ascertaining their number, and preventing the completion of additional fortifications. The Puritan, Cincinnati, and New York ran into the bay and opened fire upon a new earthwork, which was struck by the third shot. The Spaniards replied without hitting a ship. The Americans fired eightysix shots at ranges varying from 4,000 to 11,000 yards, and the Spaniards fired twelve. There were no casualties on the American side, and the Spanish reported that the only damage done them was the death of a mule. During the action a Cuban force approached to attack the city, Massasoit's Lodge. but were driven off with a loss of twenty men.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Selfridge, Thomas Oliver 1804- (search)
Selfridge, Thomas Oliver 1804- Naval officer; born in Boston, Mass., April 24, 1804; joined the navy in 1818; served in the Mexican War in 1847-48 as commander of the sloop Dale, and participated in the capture of Matanzas and Guaymas. He served creditably during the Civil War; was promoted commodore in 1862; retired on reaching the age limit in April, 1866; and promoted rear-admiral in July following. Naval officer; born in Charlestown, Mass., Feb. 6, 1836; son of Thomas Oliver Selfridge; graduated at the United States Naval Academy in 1854; was promoted lieutenant in February, 1860; was second lieutenant on the Cumberland when she was sunk in Hampton Roads by the Merrimac; was commander of the iron-clad steamer Cairo when she was destroyed in the Yazoo River by a torpedo; participated in the capture of Vicksburg and in numerous other important actions; promoted to the rank of captain in 1881; made rearadmiral in 1896; and retired in 1898, at which time his father's name
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Spain, War with (search)
125,000 volunteers. April 24. Great Britain issued a proclamation of neutrality, and was followed subsequently by the other powers, except Germany. April 24. Spain formally declared that war existed with the United States. April 25. Congress passed an act declaring that war had existed since April 21. April 25. Commodore Dewey's fleet sailed from Hong-Kong for the Philippines. April 26. Congress passed an act for the increase of the regular army. April 27. Batteries at Matanzas were bombarded. April 30. Admiral Cervera's fleet left the Cape de Verde Islands for the West Indies. May 1. Commodore Dewey destroyed the Spanish fleet at Manila. American loss, six men slightly wounded. May 5-7. Riots in Spain. May 11. Commodore Dewey was made a rear-admiral. May 11. Attack on Cienfuegos and Cardenas. Ensign Bagley and four men on the torpedo-boat Winslow were killed. May 11. Admiral Cervera's fleet appeared off Martinique. May 12. Admiral Sampson
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
Territory of Washington formed by act approved......March 2, 1853 Congress authorizes a survey for a railway from the Mississippi to the Pacific......March 3, 1853 Thirty-second Congress adjourns......March 3, 1853 seventeenth administration—Democratic, March 4, 1853, to March 3, 1857. Franklin Pierce, New Hampshire, President. William R. King, Alabama, Vice-President. Oath of office is administered to the Vice-President-elect by United States Consul Sharkey, at Cumbre, near Matanzas, on the island of Cuba......March 24, 1853 [A special act of Congress authorized Mr. Sharkey to do this.] Wm. R. King, thirteenth Vice-President of the United States, dies at Cahawba, Ala., aged sixty-seven......April 18, 1853 Kane sails from New York in the brig Advance, under the auspices of the United States navy, in search of Sir John Franklin......May 30, 1853 Koszta affair, at Smyrna, Turkey......June 21, 1853 Com. M. C. Perry, a brother of Oliver Hazard Perry, with a f
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Velasquez, Diego de 1465-1522 (search)
n 1465; served in the conquest of Granada; went to Hispaniola with Columbus in 1493; and was prominent in the wars against the Indians. In 1511, on being commissioned to conquer Cuba, he left Hispaniola with 300 soldiers and landed near the eastern extremity of the island. The unarmed natives were easily conquered, and he found but little resistance except from Cacique Hatuey, fugitive from Hispaniola, whom he captured and burned at the stake. He founded Bayamo, Trinidad, Porto Principe, Matanzas, Santo Espiritu, and Santiago, where he established his government and assumed command. In 1517 he went with Cordova on his slave-seeking expedition, which resulted in the discovery of Yucatan. Encouraged by the results of this expedition he sent out another in 1518 under Hernando Cortez, who arrived at Vera Cruz and took command. On hearing that Cortez had sent commissioners to Spain to obtain the title to the newly discovered country, Velasquez immediately despatched a force under Panf
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Weyler y Nicolau, Valeriano 1840- (search)
ympathy with this feeling. Weyler, on Jan. 11, 1897, announced that three provinces were pacified, and in spite of this news, reassuring in the Spanish capital, he again took the field, and spread destruction and ruin throughout the province of Matanzas, one of the pacified districts. Gomez succeeded in eluding Weyler in Matanzas, and only a few skirmishes ensued. These were reported as Spanish victories. Weyler next advanced into Santa Clara, where he was clearly outwitted by Gomez, but herMatanzas, and only a few skirmishes ensued. These were reported as Spanish victories. Weyler next advanced into Santa Clara, where he was clearly outwitted by Gomez, but here again he had recourse to the torch. The captain-general was again in Havana on March 5, and on March 23 he instituted his unsuccessful campaign against Garcia. He was ordered to return to Havana on Sept. 5, and was succeeded as captain-general by Gen. Ramon Y Arenas Blanco (q. v.). After his return to Madrid the government decided to try him by court-martial for the publication of an address to the Queen Regent protesting against President McKinley's criticism of his rule in Cuba, but he