Kansas notes on army enlistment and Wichita flour price rise
Vig correspondent notes weight and height rules for Army enlistment with a two pounds per inch guideline and minimums around five feet four inches. The Topeka tests flagged a chest expansion of eight inches as excessive. Kansas wheat prospects look strong with a 28 percent acreage gain and potential high prices. flour contract costs have risen, affecting Kansas City and Arkansas City suppliers. Local political and educational appointments are mentioned, along with several county fundraising efforts for the state exposition and upcoming conventions.
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Omaha Bee
Spanish Fleet Moves Against Blockade Plea at Caracoa
An urgent department of state conference, with Secretary Day and Dutch minister D G Werkherlin, discusses Spain’s fleet landing at Caracoa to gather coal, supplies, and ammunition. United States claims Spain planned Caracoa as a base for relief to Blanco, while warning of risks against Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley. European reactions to Chamberlain’s Birmingham speech report Britain’s lack of allies against Russia and fears of a shift in power balances.
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Russia
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Europe
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Hamburger Nachrichtes
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London
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Salisbury
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Africa
Port ‘Arthur
France
Ecolonies
London Daily Mail
Vienna
Birmingham
THREE TAKEN AS SPIES NEAR SANDY HOOK FORTIFICATIONS
Three men from Brooklyn were seized by coast patrol near Sandy Hook for loitering close to fortifications and mine fields. They offered unclear answers and were turned over to army officers for possible court martial. One identified as Dennis Taylor. others unnamed. Authorities warn spying risks death if convicted.
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Gussie Did Not Land in First Cuban War Expedition
The steamer Gussie left Tampa May 10 with two infantry companies aboard and 7000 rifles and 200600 rounds for Pinar del Rio insurgents. Off Cuba’s coast for several days the convoy failed to land. Captain J H Dorst cites Cuban coastal defense and lack of receivers as the reason. Dorst favors landing arms under warship cover or transporting inland by U S soldiers to aid the insurgents.
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Miles
United States
Viene
Dorst
Troops Assigned to Three Directions in May 17 Dispatch
Adjutant General Corbin announced troop dispatches to Chickamauga Washington and San Francisco. Kansog sends one infantry regiment to Chickamauga and one to Washington while another ships to San Francisco for the Philippines expedition. Missanci delivers four regiments and one light battery to Chickamauga and two infantry regiments to Washington. Chickamanga creates a central camp with fifty three regiments eleven light batteries and thirty cavalry troops to be sent here.
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Philippines
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Chickamanga
London puzzled by Spain war strategy moves
London observers say the Washington war board faces a difficult problem due to mysterious movements of Admiral Cervera s squadron. The invasion of Guatemala appears unlikely soon and the war may be longer than anticipated. In the Cheyenne agency, 500 Indians offered to join the war against Spain and provide their own horses.
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Washington
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Mey
Spanish Torpedo Boat Furor Disabled at Port
Secretary authorizes publication of a statement that the torpedo boat Furor of the Spanish fleet was disabled at Port Timimquis on May 17. The report notes naval action and confirms the vessel's impairment.
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Long
Furor
Martimiqus
Spanish Fleets Hemmed In as US Blocks Cuba Waters
A May 4 dispatch from Washington says Spain s Caribbean fleet may be intercepted by US squadron of armorclads under Sampson and Sehley. Madrid reports Cervera will avoid equal fight to lure US ships from Cuba while Vizcaya docks for hull cleaning. Reports also note Spanish torpedo boats could raid the blockading line and aid Cuba and Porto Rico supplies during the rainy season.
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New York Herald
Apain
Caribbean
United States
North Atlantic
Naval War Board
Sampson
Sehley
New York World
Madrid
Cervera
Mexico
Cuban
Havana
Vizcaya
Cuba
Porto Rico
Kingston
Jamaica
Sean
Moran Port
Cape Iirtres
Hlayti
Brdiquiri
Guantanamo’ Bey
Hayti
Cape ‘Antonio
Watson
Venezuela
Yucatan Channel
Cienfuego
Cubs
Auxiliary
Cohatant
Key West
Anowe
Wasmnaroy
Oregon
Marietta
Buffalo
South American
South America
Martinique
Montgomery
West Indian
Barbadoes
Bleantima
Castiyard
Santa Lucia
West Indies
Gregan
San Juan’ de Porto Rico
Spaniards' new wreck trap foiled by Wilmington at sea
The US cruiser Wilmington encountered a drifting wreck near Havana and sank a rusty laden Spanish schooner believed sent to lure torpedo boats. Old vessel carried iron and wheels, packed on deck to threaten blockading forces. A risky trap plan appears to have failed.
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Weer
Fla
United States
Wilmington
Havana
War correspondents freed from Havana tension
A May 18 dispatch from Key West reports United States efforts led by Lt Brainard to secure the return of World and London Times correspondents held in Havana. General Banco reportedly agreed to safe exchange via two Spanish officers under a white flag, with the Uncas and a special steamer to convey them to Key West.
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Ffavant Harbor
Nino Vyors
Key West
Methutias
Cubs
Banco
United States
Brainard
Ulelly
London ‘Times
Knight
Gollan
Havana
Angered by Britain sparks Spanish anti English wave
Madrid dispatch reports a Spanish outcry over Mr. Chamberlain and Lord Salisbury speeches. Indignation spreads from elite to common people, with England and the United States condemned as selfish and base. A French noble offers to aid in fighting for Cuba and to assist in actions at Manila in the Philippines.
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Chamberlain
Madrid
New York World
Spain
England
United States
Russia
France
Germany
Philippines
Manila
Luzon
Seven Die In Quebec Convent Fire at St Hyacinne
Fire at Materia St Joseph convent in Quebec on May 13 killed seven inmates and injured others. About 200 residents were inside when the blaze forced many to jump from windows. five people remained unaccounted for. Three sisters were buried, and the cause was not determined.
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Boo Convent Iupos
St. Hyacinine
Quebec
Materia St Joseph
Germans on Spanish ships supplied by Krupp arms
Paris correspondent reports a number of Spanish warships recently stripped of armament have been supplied with Krupp arms and necessary provisions including German rifles. The dispatch notes a May 18 date and mentions American observers in the city observing the situation.
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Loxpow
Paris
Mail-says
Mr Gladstone Nearing Death In Final Hours
An official bulletin from Hawaiipra May 18 states Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone is gravely ill and may die within twenty four hours. He has spoken rarely, is nearly unconscious, and breathes heavily. Mrs Gladstone remains by his side with other family members.
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Mr.Gladstone
War Revenue Increase Reported by Committees
Washington May 14 The debate on the war revenue measure opened in the Senate finance committee. Mr Allison of Iowa said the bill from the House would raise about 150 million annually, while Senate estimates place the figure at 151,497,088. A detailed recap lists revenue by source under present law and the pending bill, including spirits, cigars, bankers, theaters, and many other items, totaling 214,045,320 before adding other articles.
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Washinaton
Allison
Iowa
Morrill
Vermont
House of ‘Representatives
Senate
Committee
Legacia
First Veto Upholded by House in McKinley Term
In Washington May 18 the Honka received its first veto from President McKinley and the House sustained the executive. The session’s notable actions included consideration of suspension bills and measures for Comanche Kiowa Apache lands in Oklahoma and to establish an assay office in Seattle. Reports from Hard Lander describe a Porto Rican torture case inquiry, with Halstead's imprisonment for photographing forts. Cables and battleship chatter dominate Caribbean race for information, while Kansas proclaims army potato contracts.
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Yue
House
Washington
Honka
McKinley
Court of Claims
Oklahoma
Seattle
Wash
Hard Laer
New York Herald
Halstead
San Juan
London Foreign Office
Halsfeid
Ment
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as cure and health booster
A fragment from an old paper touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health cure for nervous spells and fatigue, claims dramatic improvements after early use, and promotes other tonics and beauty products. It also lists unrelated notes about Bergen church waterproofing, the sensitivity of hands to heat, and a few miscellaneous worldly claims.
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