Spanish Fleet Near Hayty As Warships Are Seen Off Windward Passage
Report from New York dated May details Spanish warships near Tortugas and Puerto Rico with American ships under Sampson patrolling the Windward Passage. Instances of bombardment at Forts de la Republic, reports of torpedo boats Cristobal Colom and Ahuiriste Oquendo near Curacan awaiting the cruisers Marti Cerosa and Vizcaya.
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Cope Hythe
Ceders
Nina
Aviniest Sampson's
Seetoridiay
Bey West
Thomas
Daish West Bities
United States
Axdieey
Naemerican Line
Ani
Dein Ab Martini
Doreloek
Ihmeric
New York
Exiri
Curacan
Vereen
Dnfant Marti
Cerosa
Vizcaya
Cristobal Colom
Ahuiriste Oquendo
Spanish Vessels Sail From Curacao in Unclear Move
New York May 1. Spanish cruisers Vigeaya and Maria Teresa departed Curacao at 6 o'clock last evening. Destination unknown. Four other Spanish warships remained in harbor while torpedo boat destroyers were sighted nearby. The ships took on a small quantity of pond and provisions before leaving. No further details on boilers or immediate actions available.
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New York
Terald
Wilelonista
Caravao
Vigeaya
Maria ‘Teresa
Plan for naval action across Atlantic and Caribbean
A garbled report describes a proposed comprehensive plan involving Admiral Corye and a fleet moving from Cape Verdes to St. Pier Miqnedon to disrupt Allied shipping, with targets including Boston and Newport. It mentions aiming to deny Disney and destroy ten ships, and discusses reactions should American squadrons approach, urging sail toward Charleston to evade pursuit.
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Apakish
New Pogacdiand
Dia
London
Stu
Suliees
Corye Tire
Cape Veviles
St. Pier
Miqnedon
Boston
Newport
Simpson
Didney
Miata
Quiverus
Cuba
Bearn
Charleston
Spanish torpedo gunboat sighting near Cape Verdu
A damaged, partially legible dispatch reports a Spanish torpedo gunboat near Cape Verdu and notes an unidentified auxiliary cruiser Varvara still present. the U S forces are referenced without clear context.
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Hesbert Willasne
St Pierre
Miurrbiniepae
Ang 17
Associad
Cape Verdu
United States
Varvara
Three suspects in guard hostage case questioned again
Report describes three suspects tied to a New York guard incident. Authorities say each denied involvement as investigators pursue details of the crime scene, possible accomplices, and motive while examining forensic evidence and surveillance footage.
British Consul Rescues Fugitives in New York May 97
Reported aboard a British consul ship, five fugitives sought asylum in New York after a tense pursuit by Spanish forces. The voyage ended near Cuba where gunfire erupted as the Strathineer attempted to flee, with casualties and ships damaged.
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Spitnjars
New York
Smgna
Eitinenis
Anxious Puerto Rico crisis as feared fleet action looms
Anxious reports describe Governor Cervera seeking relief and Spanish forces near Puerto Rico anxiously awaiting a decisive confrontation. The American bombardment impacts civilians while ships including the corvette De Tienouilly sail toward Martinique as tension rises over possible further episodes of conflict in the Caribbean.
Bishop Perry's Funeral Held at St John’s in Dubuque
Funeral ceremonies for Bishop Perry were conducted this afternoon at St John’s Monastery church with attendance by clergy including Bishop Puttis of St Louis, Archdeacon Hoyt, and Dean Schuyler of Davenport. Other clergy from Chicago Des Moines Muscatine and Sioux City participated. remains will be sent to Philadelphia tonight. State funeral committee departed to finalize necessary arrangements.
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St. Johin
Dubuquees Muany
Dubinge
Perry
St. Jabn
Monicopulchirel
Puttis
St. Louis
McLauren
Chicago
Hoyt
Dean Schuyler
Davenport
de, Watson
Low City
Castrell
Des Moines
Pinel
Sandia expedition reports questioned by conflicting statements
Confusion followed a published claim that Staipson had destroyed chemical stores at Sandia. Official reports contradict the narrative, noting incomplete destruction and dispersal of stockpiles as Admiral Harbor’s fleet retreats. The balance of evidence suggests limited success and ongoing concern over the ordnance at the site.
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Staopson
Sandia
Washington
Staipson
Sandaa
Oftelu
Ace
Masmaeh
Mae Pringi
Geuke
Unclear Note Hints Police Hope in North West
Fragmentary lines mention police, a northern region and action toward a certain outcome. Details are unreadable, but references imply law enforcement context and local concern. The text is too garbled to extract a complete event, names, or dates.
Admiral Dewey Reports Again on Manila Blockade
A lengthy dispatch from May reports Admiral Dewey stating there has been no massacre near Manila since hostilities began. Insurgents are active around Cavite and Manila, with plans for an attack approved by Dewey but not yet carried out. Authorities mobilize about 2000 troops and prepare to reinforce Manila and Cavite to maintain order during the siege.
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Washington
Genie
Manila
Pravisi
Mamita
Leon
Che Delasseat
Cavite
Tim
Dewey
Tone
Tan
Iony
Privavisions
Nonbote Callia
Ria
Lowey
Vernor
Mie Jor Caner
Wesley Merrite
Eliy Vike Mathila
Wintape Basses
Kreow
Feoas
Calhio
Beiipe
United Staty
Dirpet
McCntovlaiso
Aidihetes
Lawaever
Flying Squadron at Charleston in a distant account
An oblique narrative describes a flying squadron near Charleston, with confused names and scattered details about ships, pilots, and maneuvers. The text mentions Gale force winds, a pursuit, and the squadron moving toward the West, with scattered references to ships, captains, and weather conditions.
Gloom in Havana as naval actions and blockades unfold
The report describes tense conditions in Havana with ships, a blockade, and provisions for a consul. It notes disrupted communications with Barbadoes and other Caribbean islands, rising food prices, and concerns over hunger while American forces pursue actions abroad.
President to Issue 100000 More Volunteers Soon
Washington dispatch reports Representative Lewis of Washington predicting the president will issue another call for 100000 volunteers within the next few days. He notes the War Department had desired 200000 but feared dividing the question and weakening the overall effort. The first call did not include operations in the Philippines or Puerto Rico.
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Chicago
Washington
Lewis
Undersland
Puerto Rico
Islands Rich in Gold Report Fails to Move Senator Teller
A letter from a Colorado constituent claims Philippine islands hold rich gold deposits and that explorers would travel from Manila to Apore with a man who went from Montana to investigate. The Spanish governor would not permit mining citing concerns over native disruption and colonial policy, suggesting the voyage aimed to probe wealth prospects rather than risk.
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Teller
Washington
Colorado
Philippine Islands
Manila
Apore
Montana
Tacot
Suet WwealUl
de Phillipe Pines
le Toned
Spanish Admiral Plans Bombard Charleston in May
London dispatch reports a Spanish naval plan to deploy two squadrons against the coast to avoid enemy action and bombard Charleston. The details reference an alleged strategic move by a Spanish admiral, with timing set for May as operations unfold.
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Heindy
Hin Bey
London
Charleston
Flying Squadron Sets Sail for Atlantic Cruise
A large crowd gathered at the docks as the Flying Squadron departed, bound for a lengthy Atlantic voyage. The massachusetts flagship Massachusetta led a group including Cesas and the yacht Scor Pion, with orders and fate kept by Washington. The New Orleans and Minneapolis remained behind briefly while St Paul prepared supplies. by midnight Minneapolis aimed to overtake the squadron, and ships were reported to sail under Stapleton’s command toward Commodore Schley’s fleet, with orderly formations and civilian spectators cheering on.
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Corasper
Wader
Convar Hace Setitey
Pak Gosen
Noiler
Aveloute
Washington
de Celouls
Sqeaeron
Ers
Che Ward
Orlewi
Minneapolis
Neawport News
Teooliven
Hmph
Fide Sesterckiy
Virginia
Admiral Sainopsoi
Puerto
Singiaial Cor Wweigh Pm Vay Drote, Tut Caer Sieretel
Scorpion Qin Collie
Weil Duehors
Tun
Brooklyn
Jalers
Nfivers
Frodapeed
Scorpion
Admiral Stapson
Sqideon
Capes
New Orleans
Wes Ale
St. Paul
Sigsbee
Sigsbeu
Ow Orleans
Old Point
Schley
Adnolea
St. Pad
Army calls volunteers to assemble at Chickaca for war duty
War Department issues orders for assembling 10 000 volunteers at Chickaca with five batteries from Wisconsin Michigan Maine Missouri New Hampshire New York Ohio Pennsylvania Massachusetts Rhode Island and Vermont.
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Chieleas
Washington
Chickaca
Wisconsin
Michigan
Maine
Missouri
New
Manila blockade report unclear amid broken telegraph lines
A partial telegraph dispatch dated London May 18 states that Manila is strictly blockaded with the boydigen aboard an American vessel. Several local steamers are reported explored, but there is no continuation of the report and details remain uncertain.
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London
Boyd Igen
Manile
Tsong Kang
Enable
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