Great Naval Battle Near Key West Foreseen As Fleet Gather
Fear expressed in Key West that Admiral Cervera may strike a blow along the coast before Sampson can overtake him. Schley's squadron anchored off Sand Key Light near Key West with St Paul joining. Dispatch boats Dauntless and others race toward the scene as Spanish squadron reportedly reaches Santiago de Cuba, heightening alert at the base.
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Associated Press
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Santiago de Cuba
Spanish fleet prepares to sail as Cuban talks loom
Cadiz dispatches report Admiral Camara and Spanish ministers believing insurgents may join against the United States. Sealed orders frame the fleet's voyage while Havana notes American warships off the bay and renewed shelling at Guantanamo. Montserrat reportedly landed substantial troops and arms in Cuba amid soaring prices on the Spanish bourse as Madrid hopes for insurgent submission through Paris talks.
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Paris
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Soldiers Depart Monday For Philippines From Dunlians
New Dunlians May 21. The Twenty third and the Eighteenth Infantry under Colonel Overshine ordered to San Francisco to sail for the Philippines have not yet left and will not depart before Monday. The Fifth cavalry plans to sail on the Orizaba for Mobile tomorrow. transport readiness lags. Adjutant Dupray and Quartermaster Edwards prepare for new posts. Merritt prepares to leave Washington for Manila, awaiting final instructions before departure to the coast.
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Brooke
Chickamauga
Clarence R. Edwards
Twenty-third Infantrry
Merritt
Wasuixatos
Wesley Merritt
Manila
War Department
San Francine
Modern mirrors warn of fading beauty and female health
The article urges women to monitor feminine health to prevent beauty fading and life difficulties. It advocates proper knowledge of one's own body, regularity of feminine functions, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a targeted aid for specific disorders, especially for young women and during pregnancy.
Montserrat Arrives Home from Cienfuegos to Rousing Welcome
The Spanish auxiliary cruiser Montserrat docked at Convasna Spain on May 21 after slipping past American blockaders from Cienfuegos. Crowds greeted the crew ashore, with the captain and officers receiving ovations. The commander denied a mission or dispatches, while locals claim the facts are being concealed. The vessel will be sent to Ferrol or Cadiz to mount guns amid a planned fete for the crew.
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Fatal Blunder Seen in Cervera Mission to Santiago
London experts warn Admiral Cervera risks a fatal misstep if he sails to Santiago de Cuba. Retired Vice Admiral Colomb argues a strike could be contained by Rear Admiral Sampson’s fleet, while U S blockade efforts would continue against Cuban ports.
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Santiago de Cuba
Philip Howard Colomb
United States
Cevera
Cuban
Wreck Fatal to First Missouri Infantry Train
A Chattanooga to Chickamauga military train carrying the First Missouri Volunteer Infantry crashes into a southbound passenger train. One man is killed and about 12 injured, including several with severe injuries. Colonel Edwin Batdorf and Lt. E.R. Richards are among the wounded. Colonel Baldorf led the regiment from Jefferson Barracks to Chickamauga.
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War secretary orders action after Missouri disaster near Chattanooga
Secretary of War Russell Alger telegram to Major General Brooke demands immediate careful handling of wounded and dignified burial of the dead after a disaster near Chickamauga that killed three Missouri volunteers and injured several others. He also orders prosecution of the railroad believed responsible.
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Volunteers Mustered In in Nation’s Call for 125000
Adjutant general reports 114000 volunteers mustered into the U S army. Progress slows as states struggle to meet quotas. If delinquent states fail to complete by early next week, the call may be canceled and volunteers accepted from other states. North Carolina faces recruiting difficulties. Immune regiments to be recruited in gulf states with a new circular on enlistment.
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Regiment Greeted by Big Crowds in Chicago Route
May 21 Chicago greeted Col Grigaby's cowboy regiment arriving from Sioux Falls as trains paused at stations for crowds to cheer. The five coaches and eight stock cars carried 185 men in regulation cowboy dress with long pistols. They unloaded at the stockyards to stretch and rest before continuing.
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