Key West reports Flying Squadron moving to engage Spanish fleet
May 18 dispatch from Key West says both Schley and Sampson may coordinate against Cervera off Cuba. American squadrons are ordered to destroy or capture Spain’s warships. Oregon Marietta and Buffalo whereabouts kept secret. Morro Castle beacon lit. Blanco seeks ammunition as Havana supplies risk depletion.
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Washington
Key West
Hampton Roads
Navy Department
Schley
Sampson
Cuba
Spain
Carvera
Cervera
Havana Harbor
Morro Castle
Blanco
Havana
New Cabinet Organized In Spain After Regency
A new Spanish cabinet was sworn in with Pieter Naises acting as Vieere Regent. Key posts include Gaailin as minister of war, Arnon as finance, Lopes Interior, and C. Greie as public distraction. Senor Sagueta presented the cabinet lineup to the queen regent, and Senor STO will serve as foreign minister upon arrival.
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Jepoy Castilto
Hors
Pieter Naises
Nuvels
Aea
Fey Es Coma
Gaailin Ter
Tut Ree
Senor Arnon
Lego
finance-Lazur Lopes CP ‘Ogeter
Senor BR
Iter al Yesadea
Senor C. Greie
Oa Sagueta
Promer
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promotes Healing Claims
A reader recounts trying Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for consumption and related ailments. He reports improvement after using the product despite varied doctor recommendations and faulty cures. The testimonial emphasizes honesty of medicine dealers and warns against inferior substitutes.
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Fev
Pietec
Golden Medical
Ives
Cheneng
Middlesex Co
Mill Inone
Pie
Gisease
Pierce
No Encounter With Enemy in Gulf and Army Navy Shakeup
Rumors of a united Spanish fleet with Commodore Schley and Lafe near Cuba persist as no direct clash occurs. The Navy hopes a Spanish squadron has moved into the Gulf of Mexico, while Sampson may approach from the Windward Passage and the Florida Straits. Officials caution about unconfirmed sightings and emphasize Oregon’s safety as plans for concurrent campaigns form. A confidential report notes President McKinley may abolish the board of strategy, letting army and navy chiefs draft campaign plans directly with the commander in chief. Pension measures move forward in Washington.
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Cuba
Mavy
Supp
Yucatan
Gulf of Mexico
Torba
Sampson
Schley
Florida Straits
Cubs
Yucatan Straits
Department
Gulf
Hayt
Oregon
Cnet
Samp Gon
Bata
Brwal
Caps Horn
Wasitieare
Army
Navy
McKinley
Objet
Sepmnent I Grees
Battleship Alabama launched with new design features
The Alabama battle ship was launched at Cramps shipyard with Senator Morgan's daughter christening it. It inaugurates a new type with heightened size and armor, comparing to European warships of greater tonnage. The article details armor arrangement, gun layout, and dimensions, noting improvements over earlier classes and a 11,520 ton displacement.
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Morgan
Alabama
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Sle
Oregon
Indiana
Massachusetts
Dustean
Bein Serged
Dsr
Citve
Dimnenstona
Vie Secul
Remember the Maine Warships Take Oienfuegos
Washington May 14 Reports reach the navy department of a desperate engagement at Oienfuegos resulting in a signal American victory. The city was carried by assault with hundreds of Spanish troops slain while the Marblehead Nashville and Witdom severed the cable to Havana and Santiago de Cuba amid heavy fire from forts and breastworks. American losses were one killed and six wounded.
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Washington
Navy Department
Oienfuegos
Marblehead
Nashville
Witdom
Reagan
Americans in warm battle returns to kin West after landing
A Cuban expedition steamer Gussia engaged Spanish forces near Vabanas Pinar del Rio on May 13. One American was wounded in the arm as U S forces, with 7 000 rifles aboard, landed to assist Cuban insurgents. Escorts Bunbots Wasp and Manning conveyed the vessel ashore while gunboats fired on shore.
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B. H. Dorst
United States
Vigilant blockade holds Havana as Spanish fleet looms
The American squadron keeps a sharp watch off Havana for any move by the Spanish fleet. Commodore Watson warns of possible approach near Cape Antonio and hours of topsail watch to spot any sign of the foe. French frigate Daboaulien exits Havana as Mayflower and others shadow the coast.
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Kry Wrst
Cape Antonio
Cubs
Huyana
Havang
Associated Press
Kate Spencer
Commodore Watson
Cuba
Vesers
Cubaco
Havana
Conde Vendito
Legazpi
Santa Clara
Daboaulien
Senator Caffery Sees Cuba Annexation Certainty
In a Washington interview Senator Donelson Caffery of Louisiana argues Cuba will inevitably join the Union. He says mission is not conquest, but circumstances compel annexation after a lengthy tutelage. he questions native Cuban governance and notes the population’s readiness and potential political outcomes.
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Caffery
Louisiana
Wassutxaton
Donelson Caffery
Cotn
Cabs
Pererant
Cees
San Juan de Porto Rico Surrenders. U S Fleet Moves in
A late May dispatch from St. Thomas says San Juan de Porto Rico surrendered at 6 pm. American fleet under Rear Admiral Lampoon lies outside San Juan awaiting Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervers. Morro Castle and town fortifications were silenced after heavy shelling. one seaman killed, several wounded on the New York. Cruiser Charleston heads to Manila with new officers and AP reporter aboard.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
Lonpoy
Evening News
St. Thomas
Lampoon
Cervers
Fort de France
Martinique
West Indies
Montgomery
Morro Cam Tle
Activo
New York
Tor
Frank Wideman
Samuel Mellman
Marine M.3
Markle
H.C. Hill
John Mitchell
Manila
Vallejo
Cal
Charleston
Mare Island Navy Yard
PD. Langle
United States
Associated Press
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