Montana Troops Reach Truckee Amid Ovation and Military News
Across multiple datelines May 27 reports Montana Rough Riders arriving in Chicago en route to Chicamauga and Army dispatches from Key West recount artillerymen fired on by Spaniards and warnings about the Baltimore wreck and Hawaii annexation efforts. Dispatches note Schley unanswered and strategy concerns while civilians aid the troops with Red Cross hospitality in Nevada towns.
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Key West
Charles W. Richards
Fort Taylor
Richards
Montana
Chicamauga
Montana Troops Welcome Miners at Fort Richmond Parade
Volunteers marching through the city receive cheers and flowers after breakfast by Red Cross ladies, then march to Fort Richmond camping ground. General Merritt to supply equipment as Montana's volunteer quota nears seven companies, with three already formed and two unions represented.
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Montana
California
Fort, Richmond
Merritt
Saur Laxn Orry
Trish
Troops Near Departure at San Francisco Camp
Troops from Seventh California Volunteers prepare for marching orders after receiving extra equipment. Arrangements speed provisioning for Pennsylvania, Colorado, Minnesota regiments as they await overseas deployment. Colorado and Nebraska units undergo strict examinations while Idaho and Kansas recruits are processed.
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California
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Minnesota
Lippincott
Nebraska
Idaho
Kansas
Fourteenth Infantry
Utah Light Artillery
San Francisco
Sampson’s Report Guards Santiago Harbor
Sampson reports he has twelve ships guarding Santiago Harbor near Wasumaros on May 28. The fleet presence emphasizes naval strength and readiness in the region.
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Santiago ‘Harbor
Wasumaros
Sampson
Schley Reports Discovery of Spanish Fleet at Santiago Bay
A dispatch from Schley to the Navy Department at 1 AM states he located the Spanish fleet at Santiago Bay. He says he has seen and recognized several Spanish vessels. The dispatch notes no clear American fleet intentions, though Schley is believed to be cautious.
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Washington
Schley
Santiago
Hayti
Strategy Board
Hawaiian Government Quietly Backs U S Use of Honolulu Base
A Washington dispatch reports Hawaii allows the United States to use Honolulu as a base for Pacific operations. France and Germany have questioned Hawaii’s stance through consular channels but have filed no formal protests. Honolulu is not neutral and acts as an ally of the United States, with the Spanish consul expected to protest when coal and provisions are loaded for Manila.
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New Yor
the Herald
Washington
United States
Honolulu
Pacific
France
Germany
Hawaii
Islands
Dole
Crtiser
Charleston
Manila
War News Flows From Atlantic Fronts and Pacific Islands
Brooklyn raises a German sharpshooter company of 200 men. Madrid presses to sever US cables. Cardenas near Matanzas fortified. Twelve American warships demonstrate off Cienfuegos. Rebellion in Panagasin province of the Philippine islands. insurgents loot and Spaniards suffer massacre. Terror sails from Fort de France. Madrid-M Cuba and Philippines mail via French boats. Up to 4500 more troops expected. Ships seen off Cap Breton. Schley and Sampson confirmed at Santiago harbor under Admiral Gervès. California prepares a regiment for a second call. Iroquois Vigilant Active Mohican crewed at San Francisco.
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Brooklyn
Madrid
Atlantic
Cardenas
Matanzas
Cienfuegos
Panagasim
Philippine Islands
Fort de France
Montana Troops Pass Through Town Amid Enthusiastic Welcome
Idaho Falls Times recalls Tuesday night as a blaze of patriotism with Montana troops en route to the Philippines. Immense bonfires and a perfect ovation marked the procession as anvils guns and revolvers fired in salute.
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Idaho Falls
Montana
Philippines
New Troops and National Guard Reorganization Plans
Warrington May 28 The War Department has not decided if the new troops will form new regiments or fill existing shortages. Governors will be advised in a week or ten days when troops are needed. Andrew Nelson of Butte and Big Hole Basin residents are in the city visiting. CasCarets Candy Cathartic ad notes rising U S purchases and claims it as a preferred bowel regulator.
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Warrington
War Department
Andrew Nelson
Butte
Big Hole Basin
United States
Draggista
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