Cabinet shakeup and spy claims tied to Puerto Rico
May 17 reports suggest a cabinet reshuffle with Praxster, Astillo, Correa, and others named for various ministries while Sagasta resigns. Separately two American journalists were examined and described as spies, with revolvers, cartridges, documents and a camera found on them. Freeman Halstead was detained while photographing fortifications at San Juan de Porto Rico.
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Freeman Halstead
San Juan de Porto Rico
Giants Sweep Doubleheader as Senators Falter
New York Giants win both games against the Senators on May 17. Davis injures his right hand in the first game and will miss a week. In Chicago, poor battery play and hit clustering help the White Sox to victory with 1100 in attendance.
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Amara Stays at Cadiz as Navy Plans Are Adjusted
Madrid May 17 Rear Admiral Camara in command of the Spanish reserve squadron at Cadiz has received counter orders to remain there rather than visit Madrid for marine talks. A Havana despatch confirms the blowing up of an American vessel off Cardenas with eighteen sailors killed. A San Juan Porto Rico despatch reports no warship arrival yesterday or today.
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Spainalleged spies tale from Havana dispatch
A Havana despatch reports that after the arrival of the Uncas off Madrid at 4 p m a development involving alleged spies is announced.
Madrid general insult amid Sol clash sparks possible probe
London dispatch reports General Sanchez Mira insulted Lieutenant-General Ascarraga the war minister and head of the post Canovas ministry in Madrid's Puerta del Sol. They were separated and authorities may prosecute General Mira.
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Spain Prepares Reserve Squadron For Sea
A Cadiz dispatch notes that Spain will ready its reserve fleet within a week. Ships include Pelayo the battleship, Alfonso XIII the first-class cruiser, Carlos V the largest armored cruiser, Rapido and Patriota converted liners, and Audaz and Proserpina torpedo boat destroyers awaiting departure.
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Patriota
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Normannia
German squadron sighting prompts Lloyds bulletin
Lloyds reports an erroneous despatch from Tor Head claiming four battleships and two cruisers flew American colors past Rathlin Island at 7 PM on a westbound course. The note follows German forces leaving the Firth of Clyde and reflects wartime confusion over naval movements off Ireland.
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Spain Plans Pacific Strike to Clash With Dewey
Spanish naval chiefs disclose plans to concentrate Cervera’s armored cruisers at Cape Verde and sail via the Suez to the Pacific. They aim to intercept Oregon, Marietta, and Nicolay, then head to Manila and Hawaii while reassuring coaling and repair, seeking to overwhelm Dewey.
Uncertain Torpedo Blows Up At Cardenas Harbor
A Havana despatch reports a small steam launch with seventeen crew members destroyed off Cardenas while removing torpedoes. It claims a torpedo explosion caused the loss due to negligence. Washington and Key West inquiries find no confirmation it was an American vessel.
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Spaniards Off Pacific Two Gunboats At Guayaquil Reported
Captain Lentz of the U S S Alert says two Spanish gun boats of about 150 tons are at Guayaquil Ecuador and have overstayed neutrality limits. The Panama Line captain who coal ed there relayed the sighting. An American cruiser Minneapolis was seen near Turks Island sailing southwest toward the Windward Passage, a key route for the flying squadron.
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Schley Nearing Hayti Report of Cruiser Minneapolis
HALIVAX May 17. A special cable reports the cruiser Minneapolis nearing Hayti with ships and passage details from Turks Island.
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Memorial Day Gettysburg Tour Offers History and Courage
A personal tour via Pennsylvania Railroad visits Gettysburg Luray and Washington on Memorial Day. The trip showcases Civil War sites including the Bloody Angle and Union batteries. Rate is $36 from Boston. Contact D N Bell tourist agent 206 Washington Street for itinerary and details.
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Baseball Games Today Across Leagues
National League features Pittsburgh visiting Baltimore. New England League games include Fall River at Taunton, Newport at Pawtucket, and Brockton at New Bedford.
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Rainy day endures as Boston champions defeat Brooklyn
The Boston team, amid damp grounds in the South End, whitewashed Brooklyn 7 2 in a decisive game. Ed Lewis allowed only one safe hit, with Herman Long and Stahl among the standout fielders and Bergen delivering power at the plate as Boston built a clear win.
Baltimore takes two from Phillies in doubleheader
Philadelphia games end with two easy wins for Baltimore. The Quakers used two pitchers in each game. First game lively, second halted by darkness with 13,586 in attendance.
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Taylor Shuts Out Opponents as Pittsburg Wins Game
In Pittsburg on May 17, Taylor dominated the game sealing two shutouts in the current series and guiding the home team to a strong victory.
Exeter Shut Out by Harvard in Clean Eight Inning Game
Harvard defeated Exeter 8 to 0 in eight innings on Soldiers Field. The game featured few alignment errors from Harvard and six Exeter errors, yet Harvard’s batting produced only six hits while Carter and Clay pitched effectively for the visitors.
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Maine Wins In Twelve Innings Over Boston College
Maine beat Boston College 5 to 4 after twelve innings at Locust street grounds South Boston. Brown Cushman and Clarke produced key hits to drive in runs while Boston College squandered chances with untimely errors and failure to hit Cushman.
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Boxing Gossip Sparks May 30 Bout Plans With McCoy Rublin
Dick O Brien trains under Professor Jimmy Kelly for the May 30 clash with George Byers. He boxes nightly at the Palace, sparring with different opponents and challenging the Rublin McCoy title fight. News notes include Kelly Sullivan result, Everhardt Mahoney six rounds, and bids for Fitz Jeffries bouts.
French Middle-Distance Rider Reaches Waltham
A busy Wal tham Velodrome day previews training track work as riders prepare for a weekend event. French middle distance champion Paul Bourette and other international riders arrive with pace makers, while local officials discuss safety and crosswalk bridge ideas for cyclists and pedestrians.
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Pacemakers Celebrate Victory After Local Race
Eddie McDuffee and his pacemakers toasted a Saturday victory over Fred Titus with a theatre party at the Hollis and a banquet at the Revere House. Nearly fifty attendees filled a balcony row and continued festivities at the hotel into the night. Guests included Henry E. Ducker Billy Sullivan James J. Shea Charles Culver Tom Linton and Dudley Marks plus local National Cycle Track Association members.
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James J. Shea
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May Bridge Cycle Path Rumors Quashed by Mayor
Mr. C. W. Pierce of the special committee of the local consulate spoke with Mayor Quincy about the cycle path on the Common. The mayor ended rumors surrounding the path after the conference yesterday.
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Bicycle Notes Point to Fast English Race Plans Next Month
Arrangements begin for a twenty four hour race with Cordang Huret and Rivierre in England next month. Eddie Baid arrives in New York in fine condition to face August Lehr May 28 in a best two of three mile heat. Lehr arrives May 26 with a home trainer. A bicycle gathering is set for Odd Fellows Hall Saturday. Butler resembles a Manila bombardment victim after a fall at Fountain Ferry. Bald led a chase until a gnat distracted him, causing a crash that toppled most riders. Butler expects to ride again soon. Eck plans a three cornered race in Waltham May 30 against Eden Cooper and Bald. Jimmy Michael earned 500 dollars for a five mile exhibition in New York and can command 100 dollars a mile. Gloucester racers Perkins and Corliss stage a fourteen and a half mile road race June 17 at 4 pm with a rich prize list. An amateur meet at Gardner May 20 offers 140 dollars in prizes under Osgood and Coolidge. The Edward Taylor quad team bets 200 dollars on a match against a like squad over any distance from one to fifty miles or an hour. The team has run five miles in 9 42, six in 11 minutes, eight in 15 38 and ten in 20 minutes.
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Cuba relief drives war plan shifts toward fleetless invasion
The president pledges immediate action in Cuba, seeking to begin operations this week despite fleet conditions. Reports from Consul Barker and relief worker Seigle describe dire famine in reconcentrados and confiscated supplies, while military leaders push Miles’s plan for overwhelming force to seize Havana and compel surrender.
Miles plan prevails in Washington campaign report
Miles's plan prevails as campaign efforts unfold in Washington D C with key movements and political maneuvers shaping the public contest.
General Miles Says No New Volunteers Yet
General Miles, commanding the army, stated that the President does not plan to call for additional volunteers at this time.
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Philippine insurgent plan to storm Manila cited by consul
Consul Wildman returns from Kowloon Bay with General Aguinaldo and the insurgent cabinet placed aboard the McCulloch. Aguinaldo will organize relief forces to storm Manila. more American ships and a strong military presence are urged. Navy peers praise Aguinaldo but warn his troops lack reliability for modern warfare.
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