Rumor of Naval Actions and Accidents Reported
Rumors of a fight near Havana and a possible rush into Havana by Cervera are discounted in Washington. Sampson is said to head toward the Windward Passage with Dewey seeking a fleet equal to Spain. A powder mill explosion is blamed on Spanish agency and one soldier dies in a railroad accident.
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Twelve Spanish Ships Said Sunk Off Mole St Nicholas Haiti
Report from Port de Paix claims twelve Spanish warships were sunk and two American ships disabled near Mole St Nicholas off Cape Haytian waters. Navy officials doubt the battle tale and cite unconfirmed dispatches and uncertain sources.
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Haiti
Explosion at Economical Smokeless Powder Plant Kills One
At Hammond Indiana the Economical Smokeless Powder Company plant exploded shortly before 1 PM killing Arthur E Booth and injuring Frank E Halsey B H Ford and Charles Porter. The main building housed the grinding department and the blast occurred in the mixing area.
Admiral Dewey Gets Fresh Help With Monterey For Manila
Washington May 22 reports President orders the monitor Monterey to sail from San Francisco to join Admiral Dewey in Manila within thirty days. The addit ion of the cruiser Charleston and 10,000 to 15,000 American troops is expected to give Dewey a near equal force against Spain's squadron. American transports City of Pekin and City of Sydney depart for the Philippines.
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Montgomery Drives Off Three Spanish Gunboats
The U S cruiser Montgomery sighted three Spanish gunboats 100 miles east of Cariepas Light on the north Cuban coast. The Spaniards fled to shore and took refuge in an inlet. two broadsides were fired but the results were not known.
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Cariepas Light
Oregon at Barbadoes
Special dispatch from Barbadoes reports the American barque Oregon arrived there and took on 200 tons of coal on Friday and sailed today. Destination not known.
Belief He Will Try To Slip Into Havana Harbor
WashingtonMay 21 Naval officials believe Admiral Cervera will attempt to slip into Havana Harbor with his squadron as the Spanish fleet presses its resistance in the Pacific. The potential maneuver signals continued challenge as American forces tighten blockades and pursue decisive engagement in Cuba's waters.
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Havana Harbor
Commercial Tribune
Fears Spanish Lies Navy Expects Biased Reports of Big Battle
The Navy Department cautions that early news from Cuba or eastward could be distorted by Spanish sources claiming a victory. Officials fear exaggerated accounts reaching the U S via Madrid cables, mirroring Manila Bay narratives, before the truth can be learned.
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Navy Department
Spaniards claim Dewey fears as Manila stands unbombarded
A Manila and Hong Kong column reports Spaniards boast a fleet heads to the Philippines. Priests urge Spain and God to drive out social "excresences" and deny quarter. They view Dewey’s restraint as fear while volunteers flood the consulate and Wildman works nightly. Spanish squadron sails Monday per Madrid advices.
Merritt Heads West to Lead Philippine Expedition
Major General Merritt left the War Department in Washington for San Francisco to command the first Philippines expedition. The first detachment will include 1,200 to 1,500 men, with General Otis and Merritt remaining in San Francisco briefly before further deployments. The initial launch is expected around Tuesday or Wednesday, with eventual plans for additional forces unclear.
Troops in Frisco Readied for Manila Voyage
About 8 000 soldiers encamped in San Francisco are to sail for Manila. Recruits from Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas and Wyoming march through the city to Camp Richmond as the steamer City of Peking and support vessels prepare for departure this week. The Zealandia monitor is ordered to Manila, with sailings contingent on supplies.
Bronze for Dewey Exhibited by Tiffany & Co
New York May 21 Tiffany and Co will plate on exhibition a bronze barge piece selected for presentation to the hero of a ongoing public ceremony. Eagle and Heron represent the United States and Spain in the event continuing on the second page.
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Commercial Tribune
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