Spanish Fleet Reported At Martinique Fort de France
Madrid dispatch notes Admiral Bermejo confirming the fleet is at Fort de France in the French West Indies. Government had learned of Admiral Cervera's voyage objectives, with a planned route to Porto Rico not disclosed. Cervera may coal at a neutral port, Fort du France likely chosen.
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London
Madrid
The
Daily Mail
Bermejo
Fort de France
Martinique
French West Indies
Cevera
Porto Rico
Fort du France
Spanish Cabinet Crisis Shakes Spanish Government
Spanish cabinet turmoil centered on resignations of Senor Moret and officials including Bermejo and Count Xiquena amid Cavite disaster fallout. New ministry expected to form by Saturday, with Sagasta returning as president and other posts allocated among dissolving cabinet figures. Public talk forecasts a fragile coalition that may collapse once the budget passes.
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Mapri
Senor Moret
Enor Gullen
Admiral Bermejo
Count Xiquena
Bermejo
Cavite
Senor Sagasta
Manila
Count Xignens
Senor Sugasta
Renor
Orolesard
Senor Aunon
Benor Romero Giron
Duke of
Veragua
Columbug i S
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Childbirth for Mothers
Advert reads that Mother's Friend eases labor by supporting nature thus reducing nausea and headaches. It claims faster recovery and safer outcomes for both mother and baby. A testimonial from Joan G. Pont of Macon, Ga, cites relief during multiple births. Price is $1 per bottle, with books offered by Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta, Ga.
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Joan G. Pont
Macon
Express
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Battle at Cardenas Ends in Losses for U S Sailors
In the harbor of Cardenas, the gunboat Hudson and the torpedo boat Winslow engaged Spanish gunboats as the Wilmington joined the assault. Ensign W. Bagley and four Winslow crew members were killed aboard the Winslow, with several others wounded, as the fight lasted about an hour and ended with Winslow towed to safety.
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Key Waist
United States
Hudson
Government Dock
W. Bagley
Winslow
Cardenas Harbor
Stara and Stripes
J. Daniel
B. E. Cox
D. McKoon
Quartermsster
J. Patterson
F. P. Gray
J. 5B
Bornadow
Patterson
Osrdenas
Wilmington
Cardenas
Fially
Ensign Bagley
Bagley
Handly
Pedras Island
Mathias
Koy Weat
Spain in a tight place amid peace talks and naval critique
News briefs describe the fall of San Juan stirring interest in possible Spanish peace with Washington, with calls that Spain should negotiate directly rather than via intermediaries. London commentary notes Spain’s resistance waning and costs rising, while other items report Joe Goddard stopping Peter Maher in Philadelphia, a large U S tent order, and legislation on railway arbitration and direct election of senators.
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Dona Sying
Bay
New York World
San Juan
Porto Rico
Spain
Washington
London
New York
War Revenue Bill Ready for Senate Report
Washington May 12 the war revenue bill is ready for report to the senate with Democratic amendments. Jones of Nevada sided with Democrats to secure control of the finance committee and push the 0.25 percent corporate tax and seigniorage coinage while eliminating the bond feature. Interhaus news from Budapest May 13 says Austria Hungary sees no need for a formal neutrality declaration in the Spain United States conflict.
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Senes
Democrata
Senate Finance Committee
Washington
Senate
Jones
Finance Committee
Atood
Ark
White
Turple
Daniel
Chilton
Allison
Aldrich
Platt
Wolcott
Burrows
Morrill
West
Bopa Pesta
Interhaus
Austria-Hungary
Spain
United States
Squadron Goes to Sea From Hampton Roads to Join Sampson
Five vessels of the flying squadron led by the Brooklyn steamed from Hampton Roads heading southward to join Admiral Sampson near Porto Rico. Secretary Long received word from Martinique that the Spanish squadron had been sighted west of the Windward Islands and ordered Schley to sea at once.
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Mary
Martinique
Sampson
Bobley
Quba Deinyart
Nuwport News
Brooklyn
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Porto Riso
Washington
Navy
Windward Islands
San Juan
Porto Rico
Cape Verde Islands
Long
Schley
Rumor of Spanish Fleet Destruction Spreads in Madrid
News from Madrid and Martinique fuels great public official excitement as rumors claim Spanish ships bombarded San Juan and await coal at Port de France while Admiral Montejo’s fleet reportedly sinks the American squadron near Manila.
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Manrmw
San Juan de Porto Rico
Porto Rico
Havana
San Juan
Mantis
Dewey
Mapriv
Martinique
Port de France
Carvera
Cape Verde Islands
Sampson
Manila
Madrid
Montejo
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Washington Rays
State Department
Montserrat
Germany
Blanco
Key West
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Mascotte
Owasha
Omoaao
E. M. Stedman
Whaois
Omaha Exposition
Tampa
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Ninth Cavalry
Sui l
Chickamangs
Brigade of Engineers
Br. Louis
Bresna
Volunteer Brigade of Engineers
George B. R. Rosenthal
General Electrical Company
Philippines
Perry
Duergus
William Stevens Perry
Iowa
Providence
R. I
America
Philadelphia
Grand Priory of Knights Hospitallers
Bt. John of Jerusalem
Ontcaco
Cnat
Cubs
Waenington
Navy Department
Cuban
Toling
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Mahor
Philadelpoia
Joe Goddard
Peter Maher
Maher
Peter
R. Louis
G. C. Smith
St. Louis
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Kyle
Messare Hoyt
Mass
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House
Underwood
Ala
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Cummings
Secretary of War
Gulf
War Department
Gulf Points
Chickamauga
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Rochefort
Italy
Republica
French Republic
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Wassinaton
Ruth Morrill
Thomaz, Circle
Dr. Miles
Cures
R. R. C. Pielps
Belfast
N. Y
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Miles Medival
Atlantic
Iron Works
Atlantic Iron Works
Third and
Poplar Streets
Atlantic, Iowa
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Weekly Telegraph
the Weekly Telegraph
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RL & P
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Rocky Mountain Limited
Audubon
M. Ua
Arivas
Griswold
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