Sampson to Bombard Havana As Spanish Fleet Divides
Washington May 6 Rear Admiral Sampson with a strong naval force sits off Cuba's northern coast ready to bombard Havana once invasion starts. Schley’s ships remain under Sampson while the flying squadron commander blocks Cervera from leaving Santiago de Cuba and shields U S coast waters. Reports from Haiti and London note missing Spanish vessels, with two at port for coal and supplies, as a possible battle looms between U S and Spanish fleets in Caribbean waters.
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Porto Rico invasion ordered by president
A Washington dispatch reports the president orders immediate invasion of Porto Rico with 20,000 troops and another army to enter Cuba while Schley guards Cervera. Sampson to San Juan, Miles cites 40,000 planned troops. cabinet emphasizes haste as Spain may seek peace with Cuba.
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Meiklejohn Spearheads Troop Move To Onba Island
Reports state Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn and General Mites will accelerate troop movements for the occupation of Onba Island. First landings will be on high healthy terrain, with troops remaining until full general occupation begins. The effort aims to secure the island rapidly amid broader actions against Spanish forces.
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Terror Ships Near Martinique Move Outward
Terror finishes coaling from the Ali cante and, under disguise as an ambulance ship, departed for De France taking a northwest course. Fishermen sighted three men of war near the island at daybreak, reported as Spanish warships. Independent Cavalry Troop Crano May 6: a black equipment filibustering unit sails from Chicago for Cuba under Major Higgins aiming to join the insurgents. Iowa Bankers Meet Mason Orry Jr May 6: 12th annual convention opens in Mason City with 885 members. speeches address bank credits and legislation.
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Council Bluffs
J. M. Dinwiddie
Cedar Rapids
Charles H. Martins
Des Moines
Smith McPherson
Red Oak
Carroll Wright
Rates Fixed For Veterans and G A R Encampment
The Western Passenger association set final travel rates to the Cincinnati G A R encampment. In competitive regions the round trip fare is fixed at a single rate. in noncompetitive areas the original single fare plus two dollars applies. Manila advices note Hong Kong reports Manila calm and Aguinaldo arriving Cavite on May 2. Insurgents, lacking firearms, delay a planned attack on Manila’s garrison.
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Inseargentas Join Spanish After Insurrection Offer
Manila dispatch reports most chiefs who joined the last insurrection have presented to the Spanish governor general and offer their services to Spain. Br Louis item notes US Army orders to buy mules. in six days purchases reached $7,060 in St Louis market.
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St. Louis
Sham battle at Chickamauga park stirs Civil War echoes
At Chickamauga Park Georgia on May 26 a large volunteer force was tested in a sham battle between General Wilsons First Army corps brigades. The action ended with Compton and Hulings flank success and Lt Batty severely wounded. The event followed a rush of rations and warehouse contracts as the army swells.
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Ohio
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President McKinley Calls Up 75 000 More Volunteers
Washington May 26 The president issued a proclamation calling for 75 000 additional volunteers. The move accelerates the war effort by assembling a large force and filling important officer roles to organize corps divisions brigades and regiments. Officials foresee a reserve to be drawn on as campaigns begin.
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Washington
Alger
Call for volunteers sparks uncertain mobilization plan
War department moves to call for additional volunteers with no early preparations. Quotas by state listed approximately, and independent volunteer regiments encouraged. Simpson seeks colonelcy of Kansas regiment. Oregon reaches Jupiter Inlet after voyage around Cape Horn with crew noting readiness against Spanish fleet prospects.
American anti American sentiment noted in UK press
English press comments on mixed Anglo American attitudes in May 46. Reports praise New York and Tampa queen references while noting a violent Denunciation of America by Stewart Erskine in the senate chaplain's prayer. The St James Gazette shifts from anti American to friendlier tone.
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War Revenue Bill Faces Senate Vote Push
Washington May 26 late Wednesday Senator Allison in charge of the war revenue bill sought unanimous consent for a final vote on Saturday before adjournment. Senator Teller objected and Daniel of Virginia echoed the delay. Speeches on general features were delivered by Stewart of Nevada, Allen of Nebraska and Caffery of Louisiana. Before the revenue bill, the pension deficiency appropriation bill was passed, totaling nearly 9 million dollars.
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Allison
Senate
Teller
Daniel
Stewart
Allen
Caffery
Worth Its Weight in Gold Dr Kay’s Renovator Ad
An 67 year old Omaha reader praises Dr Kay’s Renovator for decades of relief from constipation indigestion and sleepless nights claiming it helps her sleep and eases her ailments She admires the product calling it worth its weight in gold and requests free samples and treatment literature from Dr B J Kay Omaha Neb.
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A. McCay
Omaha
Ned
Report From Rev J A Mitchell Scranton Iowa
Rev J A Mitchell of Scranton Iowa shares testimonials on Dr Kay's Lung Balm and Renovator. A woman with a two month cough was cured by half a 25 cent box. Readers are urged to send address and symptoms for free advice samples and a 68 page home treatment booklet. The notice promotes Constipation relief and a capsule candy product with money back guarantee.
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