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Page 241
... direction . On the night of the explosion the Maine was heading to the northward and westward , in the general direction of the Machina , or naval " shears , " near the admiral's palace . Some of the watch- officers said afterward that ...
... direction . On the night of the explosion the Maine was heading to the northward and westward , in the general direction of the Machina , or naval " shears , " near the admiral's palace . Some of the watch- officers said afterward that ...
Page 897
... direction as much as possible . Follow the Spanish squadron whichever direction they take . These reached him on the 23d , my expectation being that he would be able to reach Santi- ago ( a day's run ) on the morning of the 24th ...
... direction as much as possible . Follow the Spanish squadron whichever direction they take . These reached him on the 23d , my expectation being that he would be able to reach Santi- ago ( a day's run ) on the morning of the 24th ...
Page 911
... direction . Two ships sent in one direction would prob- ably have called out most of the strength of our vessels , and have given his others a better chance than they had . What would have happened if they had boldly attempted to dash ...
... direction . Two ships sent in one direction would prob- ably have called out most of the strength of our vessels , and have given his others a better chance than they had . What would have happened if they had boldly attempted to dash ...
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