Shafter Prepares Troops for Cuba Embarkation Plans
General Shafter outlines Florida troop deployments, numbers, and equipment for a Cuba campaign. He notes 25,801 regulars and volunteers in the district, with regiments from multiple states trained and ready, rifles and supplies being issued, and ships readiness for embarkation within days. He estimates about 10,100 troops would be sufficient for a base operation, with heavy siege guns deemed unnecessary at campaign start.
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Rega Jorsanil
Tumpanie
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Michigan
Lowa
Georgia
Gondervins
Shafter
Shatter
Port Tampa
Siy
Hoagill
Ay Lo
Cuba
Shaffer
Tee
Washdington
Rumors of actions near Manila and Pacific fleet moves
Reports detail Spanish reinforcement plans for the Philippines and potential alliances with Admiral Cervera. Officials doubt a home squadron will sail, while Dewey's forces stand ready with cruisers and gunboats. May 2 and May 3 dispatches discuss Transvaal politics and a Stuiser Charleston bound for Manus amid Naval rumors.
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Qreynin
Rampoin
Pindron
Lathie
Winle the
Philippines
Monterey
Dewey
Spain
Cervera
Pelayo
Alfonso Iil
Auday
Floton
Pina
Victoria
Numateia
Aobe
Diatisen
Loxnos
Pretoria Cor Tepontent
Thnes
Star
South African Republic
Chamberlain
Transvaal
Lord Derby
Manila
Mantle
San Francisco
Otis
Denver
Growers See Western Prosperity From War Demand
New York May 2 26 Dans Cote weekly review of trade notes rising Western activity as war demand boosts railcar orders and farm supplies. Wheat receipts totaling 4 870 716 bushels this week versus 2 490 109 last year, with higher prices and advances in cattle and textiles. Government work rises but remains a small share of total demand, while prospects for good crops and breadstuff marketing drive expansion in manufacturing and shipping.
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New York
Dan & Cote Weekly Review of Trade
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United States
Canada
Death in the storm and tornado tolls rise in Midwest
Storms and tornadoes swept across the northwest and central regions causing deaths and extensive damage. Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin and Kansas reported destroyed buildings, damaged crops and livestock losses while Iowa and Wisconsin logs mention hundreds injured and dozens dead. The piece covers multiple dates and places including Lincoln, Franklin, Thompson’s Creek and the Republican river area.
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Tllinois
Wisconsin
Kansas
Lncoln
Neb
Republican River
Newbraska
Franklin
Thompson's Creek
Utfalo
Iowa
Tinoia
Tornado Tears Arkansas Towns and Kills at Least Seven
A roaring tornado swept southeast through the Ozark region striking White River Valley and towns like Mad Town Wheeler and Kim Springs. Seven people died in various wrecks including houses barns and a barn shelter. Injuries and extensive destruction followed as homes and outbuildings were levelled and residents surveyed the damage.
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Moe
Ozark Frail
Lowing Hamit
White River Valley
Ark
Arkanes
Isn
Great Fruit Belt
Bentonounty
Belag Howe
Elie Sprints
Goel
Mod Town
Squire Teg
Wheeler
S.C
Thirman
John Smith
Eli Spruy
Hillingsworth
Wo UL Theleonhy
W. Ib. Merson
Kim Springs
Cenneford
Wort Smith
Nesbitt
Kimbrough
Springdale
Invasion Talk Ramps Up as Cuba Threat Feared
May 22 reports from Wastaxaros and London say war officials anticipate an imminent invasion of Cuba with a force ready to sail from Key West. Alarm over ammunition runs, naval moves against Cervera, and Spain’s action in the Philippines frame the looming confrontation.
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Nivnoras
Hayti
Bpattadions
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Reo
Wastaxaros
War Department
Howe
Cervera
Cuban
Alger
Key West
Ite
Spain
Blanco
Long Wave
Gustave Arangoren
Nestor Aranguren
Havana
Vera Cruz
Hlanco
Imany
A. Hotapcourt
Genales Aranguren
Multiple Disjointed Items Including Galveston Visit and Local Feuds
A garbled report mentions Candia and President Stilwell visiting Galveston with a civic delegation and local protests. It also notes a feud between Nelson Caimings and Saint Steve ark planters near Village Creek, a shooting near a church, a counterfeit money ring, a fatal wagon accident in Alabama, and various political military notes from Civil War era contexts.
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A. Stilwell
Berasan Oty
Pittatenrse
Galveston
Tex
Port Arthur
Stilwell
Arthur
Nelson Caaimings
Steve Ark
Stewarty
Mississippi Notes on Regimental Appointments and Revival
Regimental officers announced including Culpepper and Williads, with missing rosters noted. Revival meetings in Water Valley and Sardis attract large crowds led by Rev Culpepper and Miss Iva Crater. churches plan further Christian outreach. State health updates warn of smallpox in Kemper, Greene, Jackson, and other counties. vaccination and control efforts continue. Mississippi cattle exports rise with Evans-Snyder-Huell shipments. express company reports filed. school fund distribution scheduled for June 6. Campbell Theological College contract awarded. Sunflower County treasurer appointment. Jackson hosts pension inspector offices. cotton receipts noted in central administration.
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Christian Church
Howlquarters
Jackson
Iva Crater
Linnie Crowder
Visionveltist
Koscinsko
Near
Fuere
Campbell College
Campbell Theological College
Private Secretaries and Veterans Stir Talk Across States
A fragmented piece notes political and social mentions across Vermont Massachusetts and New York. It highlights Mrs Tholies T Roe of Washington and Mrs N J von Sivhien of Chicago as notable figures and references Admiral Dewey’s wartime career and a peculiar exhibit at the Attorney General’s office in New York. A Wobash railroad line plans a social club for workers.
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Adjutant General's Office
United States Army
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Lhubiin
Kent Admiral Dewey
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Perte Pative
Fort
Drop-In Trade Echoes 1873 Real Estate Slump
A Chicago Chronicle tale recounts a Washington street dealer recalling 1873 when a sale was rare and a man with a valise could test the market. A colonel notes “drop-in” trade suffers from stairs and coin visibility, as a visitor proves the point by failing to ascend and buy.
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Chicago Chronicle
A School Girl's Battle and Pink Pills Cure
A Milford Indiana schoolgirl, Emma, suffered frosty illness with back pain, nervous prostration, and weight loss. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, she improved from early April and by mid May had full recovery, gaining weight and strength. Her case is endorsed by Mrs A Rybalt and notarized by Caleh Baker.
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Kant
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Caleh Baker
St Williams
Hix
Fast Through Sleeper To Colorado Springs By Wabash
St. Louis to Colorado Springs through sleeper service announced on Wabash train No. 3 leaving St. Louis at 9:20 p.m. arrives Colorado Springs 11:00 a.m. next day with Denver connection. Return departs Colorado Springs 2:45 p.m. arriving St. Louis next evening at 6:15. Claims fastest through service yet between St. Louis and Colorado, with night passage through Kansas and daylight in Missouri.
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Detroit Free Press
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