Embark for Philippines Steamer TQ Sails Tuesday
San Francisco May 23 California bids farewell to the First California Volunteers as they depart from the Presidio for the Pacific Mail dock aboard the City of Peking. Crowds line Market Street and Van Ness Avenue in a joyous, emotional sendoff as troops march to the dock amid bells, whistles, and cheers.
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Presidio
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Pacific Mail Dock
Peking
Pacific
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van Ness Avenue
Pacific Avenue
National Guard
Gistriet
Market Street
Water Front
Mounted Signal Corps
Regiment of
California Volunteers
James F. Smith
Oregon Volunteers
Fourteenth Infantry
United States Regulars
California Heavy Artillery
Sydney
Pay of Volunteers and War Dept Reforms
The Senate approved paying volunteers from enrollment and allowed the secretary of war to advance one month for troops heading to Mantia. A war department plan would increase engineers corps officers, with promotions by seniority. Also discussed were war revenue measures including excise taxes and retired officer pay authority during the Spanish-American War.
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House
Senate
Secretary of War
Mantia
Alger
Corps of Engineers
Army
Engineers
Military Affaire Committee
Allison
McEnery la
Chandler
Spain
Second Zola libel trial opens amid limited public access
Versailles May 26 The second trial of Emile Zola on criminal libel charges linked to Esterhazy court martial proceedings begins with heavy security and few public attendees. Counsel Labori questions court competency. prosecutor Bertrand defends it. Trial adjourned as Labori appeals to cassation. Zola exits to mixed cheers and chants.
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Versailles
M. Emile Zela
Esterhazy Court-Mairtial
M. Laborj
Paris
Procureur General
M. Bertrand
Actiny Public Prosecutor
M. Labori
Court of Cassation
M. Zola
Zola
Patriot ic Letter Carriers Pledge for Relief Fund
In San Francisco on May 23 lists were posted for letter carriers to sign pledges of 50 cents monthly to a relief fund aiding wounded and ailing soldiers in the Spanish American War. A Washington state Christian Endeavor society was formed by soldiers. Crocker Woolworth Bank offers to advance pay to officers sailing to the Philippines without charge. In New York a tug W R Goodwin sank on the North River. engineer Hiram Taylor drowned, cook Jeremiah Lynch rescued. The vessel valued at $15,000 and insured, belonged to E J Surrett, its captain.
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Bick
Spain
Washington
Crocker, Woolworth Bank
Philippines
Sinkloy
New York
W.R. Goodwin
North River
White Star Line
West Tenth Street
Hiram Taylor
Jeremiah Lynch
Vnook
Goodwin
E. J. Surrett
Merritt
Philippine Islands
Dewey
Manila
Madrid
M. Cupdlepon
Interior
Mines Placed Near San Diego Harbor Entrance
Lieutenant Meyler and volunteers begin planting submarine mines near the harbor entrance and will have them in place by Wednesday. Regulations from Major Davis in San Francisco set harbor navigation rules for war time, to take effect May 25. Senator Foraker's Father Dead in Millsboro Ohio at age 63.
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Cal
Lieut. Meyler
Charles B. Davis
San Francisco
Foraker
Cincinnati
Henry
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Millsboro
blockade of Cuba seen doomed by coal shortage experts
Washington May 23 naval experts warned Cervera's squadron is running low on coal as ports close to it, likely forcing a sea battle or retreat. reports from Kingston Jamaica claim four American cruisers bombarded Santiago then withdrew to avoid trap as U S ships closed in.
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Cervera
Aise
Italy
Paris
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Bet
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Jamaica
Santiago
Sampson
Freeman Halstead
San Juan de Puerto Lico
Herald
Mole St. Nicholas
Hayti
United States
Spain
Cadiz
Madrid
Gibraltar
Europa
Algeviras Bay
Havana
Death of Gladstone Ends an Era in England
London reports the death of William Edward Gladstone at Sawarden Castle at five this morning aged 81. The long serving prime minister and liberal reformer shaped British policy through two generations, guiding Ireland toward home rule and opposing Armenian massacres while backing the Ottoman Empire’s integrity. His career spanned 13 years as premier across four terms, making him England’s most influential statesman since Pitt.
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Willam Edward Gladstone
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Turkey
Disraeli
Little Kingdom
Greece
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Webster
Clay
America
Abraham Lincoln
Explosion at Castle San Julian Causes Panic and Casualties
Reports from Carta gen a note a blast at Castle San Julian in Madrid. 28 artillery and infantry privates and 123 workmen were hurt or killed. 62 dead including the port governor. Separately at Kewatinee Wisconsin fire destroyed the town’s main business district, about 20 firms, with estimated losses around 100000 dollars.argest losers include Metzner clothing, Stone block, State Bank.
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Cartagena
Kewatinee
Wis
George Metzner
Stone Block
George W. Wing
State Bank
Levee Breaks Flood Farmlands Across 15000 Acres
A break in the Crow levee in the Indian district floods nearly 15,000 acres of farm land with water up to three feet deep on some areas. About 5,000 to 6,000 acres of wheat are submerged, threatening crops and livelihoods across the region.
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Indian District
Tata
Joss
Spain Fleet Moves and Cuban Invasion Plans
Washington May 23. The Spanish fleet at Santiago de Cuba has sailed again as Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley converge from east and west. The clash to prevent Cervera’s escape seems likely. A Cuban invasion is planned with 60,000 troops to land across two points and 106,000 volunteers thus far mustered. Dewey’s position strengthens as reinforcements sail from Cadiz but arrive too late to challenge Manila.
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Cervera
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Madrid
Cadiz
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Monterey
Spain
Busy Man's Corner May 28 Funeral Notice and Conflicts
The Busy Man's Corner notes the funeral of Mr. Gladstone on May 28. Reports include water shortages at Chickamauga park, a $4000 jewelry robbery of Senator Mason in Washington, and French naval opinions about Cadiz raids. A Kansas City area tornado caused deaths and destruction. miners in Springfield, Ti, vote to affiliate with the State Federation of Labor. Additional items cover a fatal mine collapse near Mayersville Pa, author Edward Bellamy's death in Chicopee Falls, and other disasters.
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William Swigelson
Beokuk
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Mayersville
Edward Bellamy
Chicopee Falls
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Kankakees
Barbara Brooks
Horace Brooks
New York
Alameda
San Francisco
Hammond
Ind
Gregory
Cal
J. 3. Willams
Soldiers in Another Wreck Near Savannah
Savannah May 23 A special train carrying North Carolina troops to Florida collided with a northbound vegetable train. Private William Barber of Durham died in the crash and Private J M Colclough was fatally injured. Barber was crushed while attempting to jump between cars as the baggage car struck him. The battalion waited briefly then resumed its journey, escorting Barber’s body to the undertaker for return home.
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Mounds Central & Pennsylvania Railway
North Carolina
Florida
William Barbee
Company I
Durham
J. M. Colelough
Barber
Colclough
Jine
French Minister Resigns After Election Setback
Paris May 23 The minister for the colonies M Lebon resigns after failing to win reelection in the second ballot of the general elections. Premier Meline asks him to defer resignation until the cabinet can discuss the issue.
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M. Lebon
Chamber of Deputies
M. Meline
General Henry R. Jackson Dead in Savannah
Gen Henry R Jackson died in Savannah Georgia on May 23 He served as a colonel in the Mexican War a general in the Confederate Army was minister to Austria under Buchanan and to Mexico under Cleveland His long career spanned military and diplomatic service in mid 19th century America.
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Savannah
Henry R. Jackson
Austria
Buchanan
Mexco
Cleveland
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