Porto Rico To Be Occupied By US Forces
May 6 report from Washington says Porto Rico likely to be taken by the United States tomorrow with San Juan arrival expected soon. Rear Admiral Sampson’s fleet to reach there by Saturday, contingency planned to intercept Spanish convoys. Spanish ships listed include Viscaya and Infanta Teresa under Admiral Villamil. Volunteer army to consist of seven camps with major generals. mobilization sites tentatively Fort Monroe Virginia Atlanta Chickamauga Richmond and Long Island.
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Washxcton
Porto Rico
United States
Imamews
Admini Sampson
Viscaya
Almirante Oquendo
Infanta Maria Teresa
Cristobal Culon
Furor
Terror
Luton
Villamil
War Department
Fort Moyer
Atlanta
News of San Juan fall may be announced Sunday
Washington reports expected news of the fall of San Juan Puerto Rico with Sampsons fleet poised for a Saturday demonstration off the city and a likely capitulation after a clash with the Spanish fleet. The capture of the French steamer Lafayette near Havana is seen as another major development.
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Porto Rico
Sampson
Anti English Feeling Grows In Cuba Reported By News Desks
In Cuba under Spanish control, anti English sentiment has intensified as American consular affairs sit with British consuls. Port Royal naval eyes expect cruisers to reinforce the West Indies fleet for morale. Spanish consul Marconel seeks police protection in Kingston amid Cuban sympathizers. Charles Foster argues for small bond issues to fund the war, urging public patriotism. The Temerario torpedo gunboat reportedly sails northward after repairs near Buenos Aires.
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Cuba
Etxastox
Jamaica
Port Royal
West Indies
Cuban
Senor Marconel
Kingston
The Trouble With Men And Rest
A fragment discusses how men err by not resting properly. It argues true rest avoids injury by balancing work and leisure, noting sleepless nights, headaches, and jittery mornings from overwork. It criticizes hurried meals and rushed routines that sap energy and focus.
France May Protest Over Lafayette Seizure by Annapolis
Washington May 6 The seizure of the French liner Lafayette by the gun boat Annapolis alarms officials and diplomats. State Department and French embassy officials study the case as a potential trigger for broader foreign complications amid U S blockades and Neutral commerce debates. The French Embassy notes possible government restraint while Paris contemplates response. Hospitals For the Wounded President orders use of all marine hospital service hospitals to receive and treat sailors and soldiers of the See.
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Lafayette
Annapolis
State Department
Associated Press
United States
Martog
Freecemigi
New York
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Transatlantic Company of
Marine Hospital
Serwig
See
William Talks of War In German Reichstag Speech
The German Emperor closed the Reichstag session in the White Hall of the Royal Castle at Benus on May 6. In the throne speech he praised the session’s legislation, including army and navy increases, and stated the government will uphold neutrality while protecting German navigation and commerce from molestation or injury.
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Benus
Royal Castle
United States
Troops Leave for Tampa From Chickamauga Camp
May 6 report that the Twenty fifth regiment infantry Negroes under Colonel Burt left Chickamauga National Park for Tampa Fla at 3 pm on special trains. Railroads granted right of way. Other items note Captains challenging harbor rules and U S warships sighted near Cuba with Kingston Jamaica dispatches.
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Porto de Banes
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French Liner Lafayette Captured Off Havana by Navy
The French liner Lafayette of Saint Nazaire, en route from Corunna with passengers and cargo, was chased and captured near Havana by the US Navy ships Annapolis Wilmington and Morrill after a two hour pursuit. A prize crew from the Annapolis took control and steered her to Key West, with questions about contraband and Spanish recruits aboard.
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Santanazaris
Corunna
Spain
Havana
Annapolis
Wilmington
Newport
Morrill
Hunter
Toad
Ha- Thereertte
St. ‘Ette
St. Nazaire
France
Greenock
Antae
Richman
Mirable
Rere
Wimington
Wicely
West Point Engineers
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Cal
Coursousi- Eran
York
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