SAMPSON SAILS AS EXPECTATIONS OF VICTORY GROW
Key West report on May 4 says Rear Admiral Sampson's fleet sailed and harbor is quiet with renewed expectancy. Observers foresee next news from the Asiatic squadron Manila voyage and possible prizes. In London, Vice Admiral Colomb lauds Dewey's Manila victory and praises American sea power and bold command.
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United States
Dole Offers Hawaiian Islands to U S War Effort
President Dole proposes transferring Hawaii to the United States for the Spanish American War and pledges coal, supplies, and ammunition for Pacific naval needs. The move followed a secret cabinet meeting as the U S declared war on Spain. The Mariposa carried fresh war news arriving from Australia.
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America
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Dole
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Hawaiian Islands
United States
Spain
Pacific
Dispatch Boats Report US Navy Movements
In Wasnixcrox on May 4 rumors spread that Commodore Dewey’s report is not officially confirmed here. Dispatch boat Hugh McCulloch arrives at Mirs bay after leaving Manila prior to the battle, indicating U S naval activity near Hong Kong and Manila.
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United States
Hugh McCulloch
Mirs Bay
Manila
Golden Medicinal Claims Clarify Conquest of Coughs and Colds
An old Dakota newspaper excerpt extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption bronchitis asthma and other respiratory and blood disorders. It praises the remedy for revitalizing blood tissues and boosting appetite while claiming decades of proven tests and life restoring effects.
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War Expenditures Heavy in General Deficiency Bill
Washington May 4 Estimates place first six months war costs for army and navy at about 120 million dollars in a general deficiency bill. Chairman Cannon says expenditures will be bundled, not separate bills, with report due just before adjournment. Further war needs and postal service in Cuban ports noted as Congress maneuvers funding. Georgia volunteers and South Carolina troops among reorganizations discussed.
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Dewey Congratulated by Americans in Hong Kong and New York
A Hong Kong dispatch to The Evening World reports Americans sending congratulations to Commodore Dewey. The British cruiser Immortalite carried a flotilla of cable dispatches to Manila, with no definite word on Sunday’s engagement or any reported speech from Manila. Residents in America and England express jubilation over Dewey's victory.
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British Yacht Lady of Clomell Leaves Spanish Ports
A British steam yacht named Lady of Clomell, owned by A. M. Wilkinson of London, arrived from Malaga after being forced to depart due to a Spaniards mob. Madrid dispatch notes no confirmed assassinations by Spanish authorities and mentions ongoing war conditions.
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Major General Nominations and Colonels Named in War Department List
The president sent nominations to the Senate naming major generals including Breckinridge Otis Coppinger Shafter Graham Wade Merriam Wilson Lee Sewell Wheeler and others. Colonels to be brigadier generals include Anderson Compton Arnold Poland Snyder Hawkin Lawton Randall Schwan Ludlow Chaffes Davis Bates and more.
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Troops at Chickamauga See No Removal Orders Yet
Cuatlaxcoca May 4 No orders for removing regulars from Chickamauga park have been received though it is thought some will depart in the coming days. Recruits for Negro regiments are being enlisted and the Twenty fifth Infantry and Tenth Cavalry may be sent to Tampa next week. Warehouse construction continues and more horses are sought to equip mobilization efforts.
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Dewey Day in New York Celebrates Manila Victory and Charter
May 4 New York honors Admiral Dewey and the Manila victory plus the charter fusion of three cities into Greater New York. Schools close and flags fly as the day marks both Dewey’s triumph and the creation of the metropolis. The event is observed across the state with public displays and holiday spirit.
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Greater New York
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Jore
Dewey
Philippine Question Prompts Merchants View on American Action
Inquiries at the Eastern Telegraph confirm the Manila surrender is only conjecture. Manila merchants in London expect the revolt to end and for the United States to shape its future actions. The Westminster Gazette notes European doubt about disposing of the Philippines and envisions closer US Britain ties and renewed arbitration efforts.
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Anil Interro
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Philippine Islands
America
Westminster Gazette
Philippines
United States
United Hare
Europe
Boe
United Sara
Great Britain
Georgia Troops to Mobilize at Griffin Camp Northen
Arkansas text reports Georgia volunteers to be mobilized this week at Camp Northen near Griffin due to the unavailability of McPherson barracks in Atlanta. The dispatch notes warcraft movements and naval arrivals at Newport with ships bound for Hampton Roads and Par Harbor.
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Camp Northen
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