Rumors of Great Naval Battle Near Windward Passage
Persistent rumors in London claim a major clash occurred near the Windward Passage with Admiral Cervera's Cape Verde squadron reportedly crushed by American forces. Dispatches from Kingston say no confirmation or visits to Jamaica have occurred, while London papers assume ships sighted near Para are victors.
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Cova
Hayti
Cape Verde
Cervera
Kingston
Jamaica
Reuter
London
Lloyd’s
Para
Bravil
Rio Janeiro
Vietta
Desperate Manila Faces Food Shortage and Riots Threatened
Descriptions from Manila report extreme scarcity as meat runs out and canned goods near exhaustion. Riots loom as Spanish authorities withhold relief, while insurgent activity grows and foreign residents flee Cavite. A delegation to US Consul Williams is mentioned amid rising tensions.
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Manila
New York
Hong Kong
United States
Williams
Agnuinallo
Wildman
Cavite
Dewey
Patchwork of Ancestry Shapes a Healthy Baby
An essay argues a baby reflects ancestors and maternal health determine vigor. It praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for aiding motherhood reducing danger and pain. Claims the medicine restores essential organs, supports natural functions, and ensures a healthy debut for the newborn.
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Pierce
F. B. Cannings
Humphrey
Rumors of Sampson and Schley engaging Cervera
A cipher dispatch hinting at a battle between Sampson’s fleet and Admiral Cervera’s forces prompts cabinet deliberations. Reports claim both Sampson and Schley closed on the Spanish fleet off Cuba, with no word yet on ship losses. Officials await Admiral Sampson’s full report amid secrecy and war-leaning tensions.
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Washington
State Department
Sampson
Cervera
Cabinet
State Departments
London
Schley
Cuba
Navy Department
Admiral Sampson
Dewey
Navy plans face congress as bills seek stronger fleet
Washington reports that the administration and Republicans back a major naval buildup after the Spanish American War. The plan envisions modern ships and larger guns with costs near 1 billion dollars, aiming for completion in two years, while some lawmakers demand proof of efficiency first.
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New York
Washington
Congress
Republican Party
Spain
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Sampson
Naval Affairs Committee
Department
England
United States
Heversfire
Pain
House
European interference eyed as Spain's fate tested
A London dispatch reports a veteran diplomat predicting European powers will act if events urge American sympathy. He cites Austria, Prussia and Russia cautious of provoking the United States, while Spain’s allies weigh their response to the conflict. He notes Sagasta Silvela and Salmeron signals may align with restraint as Spain contends with Cuba and possible revolution. A Manila dispatch adds a German attempt to land supplies and a naval engineer death in Rome.
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Dewey
New York
London
Spain
Austria
France
Russia
Italy
Germany
United States
Prussia
Frane
America
Sagasta
Silvela
Salmeron
Cuba
Decisive naval clash near Cuban island expected this week
Key West reports the US and Spanish fleets in position off Cuba with preparations to destroy the Spanish squadron. No battle yet but indications point to a decisive engagement before week’s end as Sampson and Schley coordinate movements. The hospital ship Solace stands ready for immediate service.
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United States
Cuba
Solace
Key West
Sampson
Schley
Cervera Still Off Cuba as Cadiz Fleet Rejoins
Officials report Admiral Cervera's squadron remained at Santiago de Cuba yesterday and no Cuban waters engagement is expected soon. Cadiz fleet prepares to relieve Havana, with Admiral Camara returning to Cadiz tonight. Luke Almodovar de Rio accepts the foreign affairs portfolio amid pledges on patriotic duty.
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Maprin
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Philippine Islands
Cuban
Cadiz
Havana
Camara
Admiral Camara
Admiral Cervera
Luke Almodovar de Rio
Senor Leon Y Castillo
Paris
Associated Press
Coal for the Spaniards scrambled coal hulk plot
A Norwegian flag coal hulk fitted in London with electric lights and coal gear sails to Cardiff for 3 500 tons of coal to threaten Spanish war vessels near the Cape Verde station. Kingston Jamaica reports Spanish troopship Alfonso XIII sought coal for 1 100 extra men, with Jamaican harbor authorities limiting supplies.
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Lospon
The
Daily Chronicle
London
Cardiff
Cape Verde
Kingston
Alfonso
Jamaica
New York
Atlas Line
Barbadoes
Alfonso XIII
Provisions For Soldiers Reach Chickamanga Park
At Ouattanoota May 24 the unloading and storage of 49 cars of provisions was completed. Quartermaster reports 3,295,000 dollars in provisions and near that amount in clothing and equipment for about 35,000 men in camp. Third Tennessee infantry and First Vermont infantry arrived by train, with officers and men totalling about 1,000 and 950 respectively, as camps near the park take shape and drill intensifies.
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Ouattanoota
Quartermaster Department
Quartermaster's Department
Tennessee Infantry
Vermont Infantry
Third Tennessee
J. R. Fyffe
Nashville
Chattanooga
Vermont Volunteer Infantry
Southern Railway
C. O. Clark
MAIL FOR THE SOLDIERS NO MORE EMPLOyes TO BE TAKEN ON
Postoffice changes place military postoffice work under army supervision with no new hires. Rural free delivery agents and post office inspectors will run camp offices. soldiers supervise mail transport and carriers. Public urged to include company and regiment in letters. May 24 Washington.
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Washington
Postoffice
Emory Smith
Perry Heath
Post Office Department
Heath
sWaler
White House
Wasuinaton
McKinley
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