First American Army Ships Out For Manila War Mission
The first American army, comprising 2,560 men from California, Oregon, and Nebraska volunteers with regulars and artillery, sailed from San Francisco aboard four transports for Manila via Honolulu. Brigadier General Anderson led the force, bound for Dewey’s fleet, with a year’s supply and ammunition aboard, while the Charleston and other ships head toward Manila as signals of departure cleared the bay.
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Fail to Bluff Dewey as German consul tries to land supplies
A Manila dispatch says the German consul attempted to land provisions from a German ship, but Admiral Dewey refused. The consul threatened to land under two German cruisers, yet Dewey warned he would fire on the ships and the attempt was abandoned.
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Dewey Reports to Manila Transfer Plan Slated
Admiral Dewey quotes a Manila cablegram indicating foreigners in Manila will be moved to Cavite by foreign warships. The blockade remains tight and provisions are scarce. Tribal commander Aguin, brought from Hong Kong, is forming native cavalry to aid, potentially shifting local balance.
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French effort to halt Spanish American War discussed
May 27 Luxroy report claims M. Hanotaux is pressing to stop the conflict with Spain and urges Russia Austria France to convoke Germany and Italy. Potential steps alleged include international governance of Cuba if intervention occurs, with Crete as a precedent. British papers dismiss such European meddling as unlikely and premature.
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Europe
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Pall Mall Gazette
Inspector General Breckenridge Inspects Firat Corps
At Camp Chickamauga Omahranooca May 37 Inspector General Breckenridge continues inspecting the Firat division of the First corps and will begin on the Second division tomorrow He is pleased with progress Lieutenant Beatty of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania injured in yesterday's sham battle is resting well with no permanent injury Water pipes will be turned in tomorrow increasing water availability Arrivals include the Second Kentucky and Ninth New York infantry about 4000 men Charges Conspiracy in Chicago as Berkshire Life seeks to enjoin Henry Schwartz and Henry Wegenhenkle over a $10 000 policy on Charles Sheldon who died of consumption The company alleges a conspiracy with Sheldon intended to fund funeral expenses while Schwartz and Wegenhenkle would gain the policy proceeds An English syndicate is suspected in the plan to control the sash door and blind industry with factories to be purchased in multiple cities including Minneapolis St Paul Winona Minneapolis etc Double Murder at Key West as James J Dorsey is found murdered near the Key West hotel and a sailor William Osre was assaulted prompting calls for stricter martial law.
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Rock Island, Ill
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Claimed to Restore Health
A historical advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as the cure for female weakness and nervous disorders. It claims to strengthen the reproductive system, heal inflammation, and ease pain, with testimonials from Memphis readers praising relief from ovarian issues and constipation.
Spain Rigs Up Floating Mines Off Cuba Coast
May 25 report from Key West details a suspected submarine mine exploded 20 miles off Cape San Antonio as Spain allegedly deployed floating mines in the Gulf to strike blockading ships. The item notes intensified wartime danger and naval tensions in the region.
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Key West
Cape San Antonio
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