Franco Spanish alliance eyed amid market rally
The St James Gazette reports a forthcoming Franco Spanish alliance as the reason for rising Spanish bonds and silver strength. It suggests Salisbury and Chamberlain speeches targeted this pact rather than West Africa, with a counterblast to an Anglo American tie.
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Joseph Chamberlain
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Bank of Spain
United States Considers Boycott of Paris Exposition
Reports from London and Vienna indicate a growing anti Paris sentiment in the United States and discussions of a boycott if the Paris exposition proceeds. Observers note France’s stance toward Spain and a possible Anglo Japanese understanding shaping a new Asia pivot amid the Spanish American War. Paymaster General Stanton selects a corps for the Philippine expedition with three officers headlining Manila duty.
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Washington
Stanton
Manila
Charles McClure
Pater
Charles H. Whipple
Minnesota
Bishop Ople
Charles E. Kilbourne
Water supply measures at Chickamauga Park underway
Army officials at Chickamauga Park mobilize to prevent water shortages for troops this summer. A pumping engine and pipeline will bring creek water to the camp by week’s end, with Crawfish Springs serving as a drinking-water source. Breckinridge and staff inspect daily, while units like the First District of Columbia infantry and Ohio regiments move into camp and prepare for provost guard duties.
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Tampa
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Burt
United States Volunteer Cavalry
District of Columbia Infantry
George H. Harris
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National Cemetery
Lod
Nurses on Hospital Ship Selected for John Englis
The War Department to appoint six young women as nurses on the hospital ship John Englis. Chosen by the Daughters of the American Revolution from 700 applicants after exams by Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee and others. Selected: Amanda J. Armstead Cincinnati. Louise Jonas Black New Orleans. Amy Blanche Farquharson Baltimore and Jamaica, West Indies. Esther Voorhees Hasson New London. hoes Ashby Sharp Shares Post Office North Carolina. Elise H. Zempe New York City. Each will receive a regular commission and join the ship when duty is assigned. Ship readied for service in about two weeks.
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John Englis
Washington
New York Navy Yard
Daughters of the American Revolution
Anita Newcomb McGee
Mary Desha
Frances S. Nash
Mia
Amos G. Draper
Amanda J. Armstead
Cincinnati
Spare Seats
Louise Jonas Black
New Orleans
Sinai Hospital
New York
Amy Blanche Farquharson
Jamaica
West Indies
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Esther Voorhees Hasson
New London
N. C
Johns Hopkins
Elise H. Zempe
New York City
Bellevue Hospital
English Ship Ardanmhor Captured Off Cuba and Brought to Key West
The British steamer Ardanmhor, capt Dana, was seized yesterday off Carysfort light for suspicious behavior while attempting to enter Havana harbor and is now in Key West under an American ensign. The Ardanchor, sailing from Guantanamo April 22 with 878 cattle for Havana, was turned back by the blockade and later reported to have been warned by the Cincinnati not to enter Cuban ports. The Ardanmhor, a 1338 ton vessel, has operated in cattle runs between Guantana and Havana for six months and was released this afternoon by Commodore Remey.
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Attlanchor
James E. Ward & Co
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Matanzas
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Wana
Ardan
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American Cruiser Captures Spanish Bark North of San Juan
In St. Thomas Danish West Indies on May 23 a British steamer reports an American cruiser seized a Spanish bark six miles north of San Juan on Saturday morning. The prize was towed north after the capture observed from San Juan. The Isabel II fired on the Roath at port, claims accidental fire. Freeman Halstead, jailed for photographs of fortifications, has been moved to a convict camp to serve nine years.
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Mustered Volunteers Reach 108000 in May
Washington May 24 The war department reports 108000 volunteers have sworn allegiance to the United States government. Orders issued directing regiments to move to the front include the Michigan under Colonel Charles Boynton to Serene Second Virginia under Colonel Bacon to Kentucky under Colonel E H Galther and the Twenty second Kansas under Colonel Henry E Lindsay to Camp Hill Virginia.
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Campier
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Health Claims Ad
An advocacy snippet promotes Dr Pierce's remedies as vital to building strong health. It asserts increased energy and ambition from improved digestion and blood, citing unnamed testimonials and urging readers to consult a dealer for Pierce’s products.
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Soldiers Die in Smashup At Savannah Train Collision
Savannah May 23 At an early hour this morning a special train carrying North Carolina troops en route to Florida collided with a northbound vestibule train. Private W N Barbee of Durham was killed and Private J M Colclough fatally injured. Submarine divers from Norfolk arrived en route to Key West to clean fleets, detained by wreck, leave tonight. New York cavalry contingent starting south to Washington Falls Church Va then Chickamaga to join squadrons. Payment of Volunteers bill passed. Coffee will not be taxed in war revenue bill.
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Washington
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Chickamaga
Badgley
Censorship Over Cabinets Secrets Shared Only by Two Secretaries
President McKinley orders cabinet censorship restricting war secret access to Secretaries Long and Alger. Long will not issue passes to foreign vessels entering the blockade area. Naval experts warn Admiral Cervera’s squadron risks coal shortages as ports close and coaling at sea becomes necessary. California volunteers depart for Manila aboard the City of Peking under Colonel J. F. Smith. Italy reportedly denies protest against the Cuba blockade. Cubans head toward the coast toward joint action with U S forces.
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War dispatches show no new facts on frontier
In Washington on May 23 officials reported no fresh front-line updates as senators and representatives visited the White House. Notable attendees included Sen. Jones of Arkansas, Sen. Quay of Pennsylvania, Sen. Lindsay of Kentucky, Rep. Curtis of Kansas, Rep. Faria of Indiana, Rep. Lanham of Texas, and ex-Sen. Ingalls of Kansas. Louisiana leaders urged a new immunes regiment, weighing Lafitte or Wickliffe, contingent on Indiana privileges.
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