Nations Neutral Notices to the State Department
Reports from Washington state that nations worldwide respond with neutral stances as the U S declares war against Spain. Proclamations on prize seizures may free captured ships while Britain’s neutrality aids U S aims near Cuba. Officials expect 60 000 troops to subjugate Cuba and note Spain could muster 250 000 to 300 000 along with insurgents. Hulked quips on prize courts and ship seizures frame a tense maritime backdrop.
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Wasmington
Washington
State Department
Globe
United States
Spain
Great Britain
London
Mahan Assigned to Duty in Navy Board Role
The retired captain and world renowned author on naval tactics A P Mahan of Washington is ordered to report for duty at the navy department. He will be assigned to the strategy board replacing Admiral Alfred Maman who is to be given a high importance duty in the near future.
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Wasmineton
A. P. Mahan
Navy Department
Mahsn
Alfred
Maman
Walker
Richest Prize Yet in War As Panama Sails Captain Quevedo Captured
Key West April 28 The lighthouse tender Mangrove escorts the captured Panama an auxiliary cruiser of the Spanish navy to harbor. The ship with 20 passengers and 72 crew carries two 12 pounders and a rich cargo including corn. Captain Quevedo is grief stricken and humiliated by the loss amid Spanish refugees bound for Havana. The battleship Indiana will share prize money under regulations.
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Key West
Fla
Key West Harbor
Panama
Quevedo
New York
Havana
United Beates
Havans
Indiana
Commander Elmer Dead and Navy Notes
Commander Horace Elmer, once commanding the Mosquito fleet, died at 5:20 PM at the Mansion House in Brooklyn after recent health retirement. Meanwhile the State Department notified foreign nations of Congress declaring war as of April 21. London announces a royal decree on neutrality.
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Horace Elmer
Brooklyn
Wasminoton
State Department
Congress
Decrea
Loxpon
London
U S Army Officer Landed on Cuban Coast to Engage Garcia
First Lieutenant Andrew S. Rowan of the Tenth Infantry, under War Department orders, landed on the Cuban coast west of Santiago in civilian dress with native guides to coordinate insurgent cooperation in an Eastern Cuba invasion. He carries dangerous dispatches and may be treated as a spy if captured. he plans to relay first reports to Washington within days.
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Jamaica
Andrew S. Rowan
Tenth Infantry
War Department
Cuban
Santiago
Cuba
Tieutenant Rowan
Calixto Garcia
United States
Rowan
Bureau of Information
Washington
Porto Rico
Garcia
Blockade Unchanged After Cuban Coast Torpedo Boat Visit
The Porter arrives from off Cuba with no firing reported as the blockade remains fixed. Spanish Lieutenant Juan del Pino and an orderly are paroled after transfer to the New York, awaiting the birth of his child. News from Matanzas Cardenas and Maruel is sparse but suggests a firm blockade. The Foote's Matanzas battery test yields no casualties aboard the flagship.
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Porter
Cuban
Juan del Pino
New York
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Cincinnati
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Pino
Sampson
Chadwick
Cardenas
German Press Condemns United States in Split Spanish Praise
With singular unanimity the German press condemns the United States while praising Spain’s stance in contrast with what is described as America’s undignified course. The report notes across papers of various stripes sharing the same critical view.
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Braun
United States
Spain
America
Intervention discussed by Vienna officials in Spain crisis
The Vienna press, citing The Standard, says a deal between Count Gotthold and Prince Hohenlohe has informed Vienna that after a first serious clash between Spain and the United States the powers will intervene. The plan calls for Spain to cede Cuba while saving its honor and reflects foreign office impatience at current delays.
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Loxpon
Vienna
The
Standard
Count Gotthewald
Prince Hohenlohe
Vienna Foreign Office
Spain
United States
Cnba
Foreign Office
Navy Department Seeks Confirmation of Havama Engagement
Washington April 28 The Navy Department shows great anxiety for news from the blockading Squadron amid unconfirmed reports of fleet engagements with shore batteries. Official dispatches make no mention of the three prizes reported seized, though press reports were greeted with satisfaction by fleet officers.
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Navy Department
Havama
Washingtow
Majestic Sees No Spanish Warships Near Atlantic Route
The White Star steamer Majestic, arriving from New York en route to Liverpool, reported at 4 o clock Monday January 48.62 and longitude 29.00 that she passed an American liner believed to be the Paris. Passengers cheered upon learning that war had been proclaimed between Spain and the United States.
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Majestic
New York
Liverpool
Paris
Spain
United States
America
Rebels Ready on Luzon as Manila Defenses Weakened
The Esmeralda carried 600 refugees from Manila and Philippine ports went to sea with one ship missing. Spanish forces muster about 5,000 men while fortifications are deemed useless with obsolete guns and scarce ammunition. Rebels raid towns in Luzon as an American squadron looms.
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Lexpos
Timeu
Hong Kong
Esmeralda
Manila
Philippine
Luzon
Mavila
Regular Army Reorganization Bill Becomes Law
The army reorganization bill was enacted, increasing the regular army to more than 100,000 men. War department officials began plans to implement the act’s purposes and adjust to the expanded force.
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Bob Bove
Wasuxcox
War Department
Spanish squadron may be used for Havana defense
Captain General Blanco cables Madrid stating the Spanish fleet is not needed to defend Havana as he can account for the defense without fleet support. A separate item from Kort Hancock reports a man in army uniform arrested and imprisoned at Governor's Talendes, New York.
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Havana
London
Blanco
Madrid
Kort Mancoot
New York
Kort Hancock
Governor's Talendes
Taking Up Arms President's Call for Volunteers
The nation answers the president’s call with offers exceeding the need as mobilization begins. Chicago soldiers depart for Springfield in a four thousand strong push, while governors report wide patriotism and readiness to serve. Recruiting for the regular army will start immediately under Hull’s reorganization plan, under regimental boards and at army posts nationwide.
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Four Thousand Fighters Leave Chicago for War
More than four thousand troops marched from Chicago to Springfield as First, Second and Seventh Infantry and the First Cavalry headed to the front. Crowds jammed armories and streets with cheers and handshakes, while trains carried the regiments to the camping ground. Early in the evening thousands followed to the depots, creating crowding and delays.
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Springfield
Regimenta
Barly
Dapote
Iowa Guards Mobilizing for Des Moines Quota
Nearly the entire state quota is in Des Moines as trains bring most of Iowa's national guard and recruits. About 2,700 of 8,700 men are on the ground, with the governor calling for more to meet the target. Additional companies stand ready to volunteer if further manpower is needed.
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Des Motes
National Guard
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Point graduates first ever class before academic year end
Ira C was among graduates at West Point on April 26 marking the first time since 1601 a class completed before year’s end. Ceremony followed the standard service requirements with a brief, orderly program.
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Porto Rico Rioting Quelled by Spanish Troops
Porto Rico faces grave conditions with rising food prices and internal disorder. Rioting in interior towns to protest price controls was quelled only by troops and artillery. Officials seek reinforcements as the food shortage worsens.
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Danish West Indies
Porto Rico
Fearful of a massacre gathers around Manila
Dispatches from Manila report insurgents massing near the capital and threatening a Spaniard massacre. Mines are said to be laid by Spaniards at Manila while the US squadron sails from Mirs Bay to monitor Philippine ports. Aguinaldo is aboard the Olympia.
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Mai Hoxa Roxa
Adyicen
Manila
United States
Mirs Bay
Philippine
Aguinaldo
Olympia
Division organization orders issued at Chickamauga Park
General field orders direct the formation into divisions of infantry brigades for United States troops at UnkamavoA Park dated April 2. Colonel James J. Van Horne of the Eighth Infantry placed in command as senior officer. Camp policing orders require rigid enforcement and daily camp inspections with sanitary precautions. vaccination of the troops is likely.
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Tent
United States
Brooke
James J. van Horne
Eighth Infantry
Lave
Blanco reports victory as Spanish gunboat repels American ships
General Blanco cables that the situation remains unchanged as five American vessels approach Marianao. The Nigera repulsed three destroyers entering Cardenas port, forcing them to retreat. Reports from New York say Spanish mail service to the United States and Cuba halted by orders. Mount Desert sighted Min Donpolis near Mount Desert Island at 8:00 p.m. Ireland steamer reportedly purchased by the United States but unable to sail. United States steamer Columbia departed from New York destinations unclear.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
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