Oregon State Off Florida Crew Rescued At Sea
A report from May 25 notes Lt A R Davis of Oregon describes a dangerous voyage from Bahai to Revida waters. The crew feared interception by the Spanish fleet, but escaped and arrived safely with hope to join forces against Spain. Volunteers payment and war revenue items are discussed in Washington.
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A .R. Davis
Davis
Bahai
Clar Owever
la Court
Vic Marietta
Buffalo
Oregon
Saint Davis
Ghave
Atanas
Revida
Perord
Siatioh
Wesinsatox
Commodore Schley surrounds Cervera in Santiago harbor
Washington May 25 news says Secretary Long and the president discuss reports that Admiral Cervera's fleet is bottled up in the Santiago harbor by Commodore Schley. Officials express confidence the Spanish ships are enclosed and anticipate further operations against Havana and Cuba.
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Washington
Long
White House
Santiago
Schley
Cervera
Secretary Long
Sampson
Borhood
Havana
Cadiz
Cuba
Mail For The Soldiers No More Employes Hired
The Post Office Department will not hire new staff for military post offices. Emory Smith and Perry Heath agree that supervision and mail handling will stay with existing postal workers while army personnel manage field distribution. Camp post offices to be run by rural delivery and postal inspectors. chaplains become acting postmasters. mail translation handled by army units. no new hires expected. Citizens urged to address letters with correct company and regiment. Cuba invasion report notes Cuban forces moving toward the coast to join invading forces.
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Pries
Wastuxatos
Postoffice
Emory Smith
Perry Heath
Post Office Department
Anh
Army
Rural
Corps of
Postoriios
Heath
Snl
Martial Law Demanded After City Violence in Key West
An unknown man is found dead near the Key West hotel and sailor Willian Carne of the US auxiliary gunboat Morrill is severely injured after an attack. Residents, outraged by a second assault on two sailors last night, call for martial law as police face resignations amid rising violence and arrests.
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Key Weer
Key West
Begro
James J. Dorsey
Willian Carne
United States Auxiliary
Morrill
Sothern
French Bill in Danger at Paris Exposition
Paris Show funding for U S representation stirs debate in the senate and conference committee. Some lawmakers oppose any appropriation because of France’s stance toward Spain in the ongoing war. The outcome hinges on diplomatic caution and potential French hostility.
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Sam
Mary
Paris
Senate
France
Spain
Dutch Nobleman Enlists In U S Army Private Evan Waldeck
Count Von Waldeck a 25 year old Dutch nobleman becomes Evan Waldeck, enlisting as a private in the U S Army infantry after a military career since age twelve. He seeks vengeance for Spain’s past wars and notes his ancestry and training.
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Cleveland
Nere
United States Army
Evan Waldek
Holland
Weil
America
Aidalrives
Spain
United States
Count von Waldeck
Austous
Franco Spanish alliance rumors shake markets and politics
May 23 report from Lonpos notes lead dealers in the foreign market advance word of a Franco Spanish alliance causing Spanish bonds to rise. Speech notes by Salisbury and Chamberlain are said to refer to this pact aimed at countering Anglo American ties. Bank of Spain asset withdrawals total 135,000,000 pesetas since April 10. Congress may reject Paris expo funding due to French hostility to the United States and potential boycott risks.
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Lonpos
the &T
James Gavette
Marquis of Salisbury
Joseph Chamberlain
West Africa
Anglo Japanese Alliance Contemplated by Telegraph Report
A Daily Telegraph correspondent reports Vienna informed quarters confirm England has advanced friendly moves to Japan. An Anglo Japanese understanding is believed reached, covering eastern eventualities and consequences of the span ish american war, establishing an Asiatic balance of power.
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Daily Telegraph
Vienna
Ramet
England
Japan
Tts
More troops obligated muster shows volunteers sworn
War department figures show 104000 volunteers have taken the oath to support the United States government. Orders issued today directing regiments to move to the front include the Thirty third Michigan to Chickamauga, Second Virginia to Tampa, Second Kentucky to Chickamauga, and Twenty second Engas to Camp Ver in Virginia.
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Wasitxotos
War Department
United States
Michigan
Charles [. Boynton
Chickamauga
Virginia
J. 0. Bacon
Tampa
Kentucky
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Soldiers Die in Smashup Near Savannah
A special Florida Central and Peninsular train carrying North Carolina troops collided with a northbound vestibule train early today near Savannah. Private W N Barbee of Durham was killed and Private J M Coclough fatally injured. Sixteen submarine divers from Norfolk arrived en route to Key West to clean ship bottoms but were delayed by the wreck. New York Cavalry contingent also began a southward march toward Minnesota theaters with units A and C.
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Florida Central and Peninsular Railway
North Carolina
Florida
W. N. Barbee
Company I
Durham
J. M. Co Clough
Norfolk
Key West
Simpson
Schley
Cervera Off Cuban Island Near Battle Likely This Week
Key West reports indicate the Spanish fleet is off Cabe and a decisive engagement with the US fleet is expected within the week. The hospital ship Solace and its carters are on standby, and Sampson and Nebley movements remain the focus as vessels stay near port in anticipation of action.
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United States
Cabe
Solace
Cala
Key Wert
Cata
Sampson
Nebley
Cervera Still Off Cuba After Cadiz Fleet Move
The Spanish squadron under Admiral Cervera remains at Santiago de Cuba with expected redeployment. Reports suggest no immediate Cuban engagement as Cadiz fleet may relieve Havana and Camara heads to rejoin the fleet, while secrecy surrounds exact movements and whereabouts.
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Mapaio
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Philippine Islands
Cuban
Carvera
Cadiz
Havana
Camara
Canara
Luke Almodovar de Riolas
Senor Leon Y Castillo
Paris
Associated Press
Billion Dollar Navy Sparks Congressional Push for Modern Ships
A Washington dispatch reports Congress and the administration backing a modern, high power fleet to outmatch England. Plans call for $1 billion in two years, with six U.S. ship firms able to build, while opposition fades among distant lawmakers who once warned against naval expansion.
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Washington
Congress
Republican Party
Spain
House
Sampson
Naval Affairs Committee
Navy
England
Navy Department
United States
Harointoey
Toy
German Incident Near Dewey Harbor Abandoned Landing
A garbled dispatch reports a German attempt to land provisions from a German ship near Maunlays under protection of two German cruisers. The German consul reportedly ordered the landing, but the effort was abandoned after an allied force intervened. The distorted text mentions Dewey and May 24 as dates, with unclear references to German authorities and ships.
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Biol Dewey
Maunlays
Devia
Naval Engineer Benedetto Brin Dies at Sea
Benedetto Brin, inspector general of naval engineering and minister of marine, died today at sea after a term of service marked by modernization efforts. The Italian Navy mourns the loss of a key figure in naval reform.
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Rowe
Benedetto Brin
Naval Engineering
Marine
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