Engagement at Cardenas Harbor Kills Five on Ensign Bagley’s Crew
Five men die after the torpedo boat Winslow and gunboat Hudson engage Spanish forces inside Cardenas harbor. Ensign Worth Bagley and crew members John Vail Voris, Josiah Tennett, J. W. Meeks, and J. Daniel remin perish. John B. Bernadon of the Winslow is badly wounded, others sustain minor injuries.
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W. Bagley
Winsleyt
Cardenas Harbor
Hudson
John B. Bernadon
Winslow
Ae Eral Othora
Eesign Worth Bagley
John Vail Voris
Josiah Tennett
J. W. Meeks
Freman
J. Danieremin
Cardenas
Wilmington
Hadson
Careznas «Jy
Swiftwater Bill dies crossing ice on Caribou Trail
Drowning details reach San Francisco for W O Gates known as Swiftwater Bill. Four crossed on ice near Caribou crossing between Lake Bennett and Lake Tagish 900 miles from Skaguay. Gates led, disappeared as others scrambled. two women including Nellie Lamore and J S M Wolfe of Salt Lake City, partners, survived. The cause is believed to be being swept under ice by swift current.
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Alaska Creek
San Francisco
W. O. Gates
Caribou Crossing
Lake Bennett
Lake Tagish
Skaguay
Gates
Nellie Lamore
Pre paration for safer childbirth advertised
An old advertisement extols external preparation for expectant mothers to ease childbirth and avoid dangers and discomforts. It asserts internal medicines are harmful, urging reliance on external relief as the only safe option.
Cabinet Crisis Then Still On in Madrid
Madrid whispers say the reform cabinet will be protracted as Sagasta seeks a rapid crisis end. Sagasta awaits deals with Montero Rios and Silvela weighing budgets and a definitive ministry. Manila reforms authorized. Duluth officials indicted in $50,000 misappropriation from bond sale proceeds.
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Madrid
Sitcas
Mapnip
Marquis Vega d'Armijo
Chamber
Senor Sagasta
Senor Montero Rios
Senate
Senor Sagaste
Senor Romero Bae Robledo
Marshal Martines
Ampero
Senor
Silvela
Cortes
Sagasta
Ase
Don Ura
Duluth
Henry Agnew
Trossess M. A. Barnes
Henry Kirk
James M
Wounded Seaman at Marine Hospital From Cienfuegos Action
Ernest Zonter necht, wounded at Cienfuegos last Thursday, is admitted to the Marine hospital. He is a seaman apprentice who belonged to the United States cruiser Marblebusi. Kom McGowan of Bismarck served during part of the Civil War on the same ship with Captain Bob Evans of the battleship Iowa.
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U S
Teres
West
Ernest Zonternecht
Cienfuegos
Marine Hospital
United States
Marblebusi
Kom McGowan
Bismarck
Bob Evans
Iowa
Dewey Reports Manila Vulnerable as Siege Tightens
May 16 dispatches from Cavite quote Admiral Dewey declaring Manila under tight blockade with rebels likely surrounding the city by land and Spanish governance near surrender. Reports say provisions in Manila are scarce, the governor may surrender soon, and Dewey notes ships from Britain France Germany and Japan observing the scene.
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Waamnaotox
Hong Kong
Wellone
Admiral Dewey
Secretary Long
Dewey
Manila
Hho
Cavi
Cavite
Hone Kone
Heason I
Callao
Spanish Gunboat Callao Surrenders at Manila Port
Dispatch from Hugh McCulloch reports Spanish gunboat Callao entered Manila unaware of hostilities. An American warship fired a warning, the Callao surrendered after disregard. Manila’s populace suffers, horse flesh eaten. about 5,000 Spanish troops guard roads from Cavite to Manila as city awaits relief.
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Manila
Hoxa Kono
United States
Hugh McCulloch
Spain
Cavite
Manili
Naval Movements Secret Order Halts Press Briefings
Washington May 16 government secrecy tightens as Secretary Long orders withholding of naval movement details from the press while fleets coordinate. Meanwhile Capt Haytien reports U S torpedo boat Porter and store ship Supply have joined Admiral Sampson’s squadron near Hayti, with routes uncertain toward the Breach Rost or Key fest.
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Washington
Navy Department
Long
Haytien
Republic of Hayti
United States
Porter
Supply
Sampson
Ane
Brean Rost
Keyfest
Convict Deportations and Insanity Board Case Report
Havana fishermen report that concentration camps are nearly empty as most inmates died or were expelled from the city. William Mesmer of Cagselton has been declared insane by the local asylum board, claiming he is Jesus Christ and causing trouble. Excursion trains to Camp Briggs Fargo run from Dickinson and areas near the international boundary, bringing in various goods.
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Dea Moinss
Iowa
Prevont Guard
Coughtin
Ottumwa
Novane
Key Weer
Fls
Havana
William Mesmer
Cagselton
Jesus Christ
Camp Briggs
Fargo
Dickinson
International Boundary Line
Up to Date Policy on Spain's Territories Debate
A discussion on handling Spain's colonial possessions amid war, favoring a modern imperial policy with new navy needs, discussing Philippines Porto Rico and possible Canary Islands, coaling stations, and the role of a strong navy to command respect and protect trade. Includes a St. Paul Dispatch editorial stance and European opposition notes. Also notes on Chautauqua Woman's Day events and Keeley cure speaker plans. then an arthritis salve advertisement.
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Spain
United States
Europe
England
Ameringa
Colonial Empire
London Spectator
Phillippines
Porto Rico
Canary Salanda
Philippines
Raninimad
Savagon
Heidigg Stone
Indies
St. Paul
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