Fleet at Santiago Big Battle Expected Soon
A San tiago de Cuba report says the Spanish squadron arrived safely with no incidents and excitement runs high in Santiago. The fleet found two American warships which withdrew quickly. Admiral Cervera receives congratulations from the queen regent. Watched from Havana, the squadron’s movements remain unclear and St. Thomas notes no arrival after Rodriez’s Tuesday departure.
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Maprm
Paris
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Queen Regent
Cervera
St. Tuomas
San Juan
Rodriez
Naval clash looms as Sampson pursues Cervera
Reports from Madrid and Washington state the USS Sampson and Admiral Cervera face a decisive clash near Cuba within 24 hours. Cervera’s squadron may anchor at Santiago de Cuba or head for Cienfuegos, with Schley covering western Cuba and Commodore Watson blocking Havana. Aerial cables and patrols accompany the fleet movements as tensions rise.
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New York Journal
Wasuixetos
Sampson
Cervera
Madrid
Santiago da Cuba
Navy Department
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Schley
Cuaba
Porto Rico
Carvera
Cuba
Cuban
Commodore Watson
Havana
Cienmuegos
Carasca
Bampson
Samipeon
Sehley
Bobly
Guba
Ouroaco
Daily News
Washington
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de’ Cuba
Jermanios
Hayti
Blanco
Spanish destroyer ready to leave fort de France in May
In Martinique at Fort de France the Spanish destroyer is repaired and ready to depart at any moment. The Spanish ambulance ship Alicante shifts moorings to load coal, while the British steamer Twickeham carrying 8,000 tons awaits further movement in the harbor.
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Fort de France
Twickenham
Alicante
St. Pierre
Martinique
Twickeham
Quiet Along Cuban Coast as Fire Fades
Across the Cuban coast and Key West on May 20, reports describe absolute quiet and burning Morro light. Rumors of heavy firing near Cardenas traced to practice by gunboats on a sunken schooner near Cardenas and Matanzas.
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Cuban
Key West
Cardenas
Cardenad
Matanzas
NEBRASKANS ON COAST FOR PHILIPPINE SERVICE
Nebraska troops join other states under War Department orders to Manila. Regiments including California and Nebraska units prepare to sail aboard the City of Peking and City of Peking transport. Red Cross to enlist nurses. Merritt travels to Washington en route to Manila. Bryan opens Lincoln recruiting station for a provisional Nebraska regiment.
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San Francisco
Nebrasa
Philippines
Reno
Nev
California Infantry
Manila
Unifornia
Washington
Peking
Presidio
Oregon
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
War Department
California
Colorado
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Wyoming
North
South Dakota
Idaho
Admiral Dewey
Quartermaster’s Department
Chicago
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Cavalry
Grigsby
W. J. Bryan
Troops May Occupy Hawaii Reported By Washington
A Washington dispatch says it is likely American troops will occupy Hawaii soon and that Philippines occupation is not to be pursued. The plan envisions using Hawaii as a base for both army and naval operations, with more troops to Manila in coming months. The administration weighs keeping the islands long term or permanently.
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United States
Cnicana
Journal
Washington
Hawaii
McKinley
Philippines
Manila
Jones
Democrata
Senate
Ark
Congress
Boat and Crew Blown Up Off Cardenas Harbor
A Havana dispatch says a small naval boat with 17 crewmen blew up off Cardenas while removing torpedoes. The explosion, attributed to negligence, killed all aboard. It is unclear if the vessel was American or Spanish. The Flying Squadron, including Brooklyn Massachusetts Texas and Scorpion, passed Miami heading south yesterday at 2 PM.
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Cardenas
Mavari
Havana
Miami
Fia
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
Texas
Scorpion
McGrews Not Among the Killed in Sierra Leone
Dispatches from Ambassador Hay state the McGrews are not among missionaries killed in Sierra Leone. If stationed at Rabbetel they are safe, about 40 miles from the massacre site. United Brethren in Christ asked the department to confirm their safety.
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McGrews
Wasnisxaron
State Department
Hay
British Colonial Office
Sierra Leone
Africa
Rabbetel
United Brethren of Christ
Department
Wilmington Sinks Spanish Trap Off Havana Bay
The cruiser Wilmington, about 380 miles east of Havana, fired five shells at a drifting derelict Spanish trap loaded with iron rails and wheels. Believing explosives might be aboard, Commander Toved ordered a long approach and shelled the wreck, sending it to the bottom and ending the ruse.
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Wilmington
Bay West
Havana
Poata
Toved
Hawaiian Annexation Debate Highlights Strategic Value
Washington May 18 reports the House Foreign Affairs Committee majority favors annexation of Hawaii via total resolution. It cites long-standing imperial policy, Monroe Doctrine alignment, and strategic North Pacific control. Eight reasons against annexation are offered in a minority view, including constitutional concerns and removal of local consent.
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Washington
Hitt
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Haws
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Blaine
North Pacific
Messia
Dinsmore
Clark
Williams
Howard
Immense Salt Meat Purchases by U S Government in St Louis
The United States government, via Captain Daovill, placed orders totaling 2,000,000 pounds of salt meat with St Genis packers and provision dealers. The largest single order was 800,000 pounds to the Mound City Packing company for troops at Tampa.
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St. Louis
United States
Daovill
St. Genis Packers
Mound City Parking Company
Tampa
Romantic moonlit courtship warns of health before marriage
A moralizing piece urges that both partners be in robust health before marriage. It cites consumption dangers and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure, along with Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s health. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. N A Thomas of Little Rock about a daughter cured after four years of medical care.
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Dr. Pierce
N. A. Thomas
Little Rock, Ark
Worth Its Weight in Gold Dr Kay's Remedy Ad
Mrs D A McCoy of Omaha Neb proclaims Dr Kay's Renovator cured her long standing constipation indigestion and sleepless nights at 67 years old The ad promises free medical advice a sample of Dr Kay's Renovator and Dr Kay's Lung Balm plus a 68 page home treatment book to address nearly all diseases Addressed to Dr B J Kay Medical Co Omaha Neb.
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D. A. McCoy
St. Omaha
Neb
A Blessing For the Ladies and Other Notices
A Brazilian Balm advertisement claims relief for soreness pain and inflammation with a 50 cent bottle, while Mrs Geo W Roberts of Wilmington Del endorses a strong Brazilian Balm solution used as an injection. Colorado volunteers depart for San Francisco in four trains led by Colonel Irving Hale as May 18 report details. North Carolina reports desertions among volunteers amid war tensions, suggesting possible draft by Governor Russell.
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Geo. W. Roberts
Wilmington
Del
Colorado Volunteers
Denver
Irving Hale
San Francisco
Rio Grande Railroad
Colorado Midland
Tar Heels
Washmeton
North Carolina
Russell
Spanish Spy Caught at Jefferson Barracks
An unidentified man, suspected of being a Spanish spy, is under arrest at Jefferson Barracks after being found in the mule corral. He cannot identify himself. Spanish letters were found on him and he speaks fluent Spanish. He is about 48 to 50 years old and spends time in the guard house cursing the American flag.
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St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks
Before Baby Is Born Wonder Book Promises Relief
An 1880s style advertorial claims childbirth pain and danger can be prevented. It urges expectant mothers to request a free booklet titled Before Baby is Born from the Bradfieldator Co. in Atlanta, Ga, promising priceless guidance. The copy emphasizes maternal fear and the joyous moment of birth as a contrast.
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Bradfield Regulatory O
Atlanta
Gs. A
Bradfie Wviator Co
Alanis
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