Transports for Troops in War Department Talks
Washington May 26. Assistant Secretary Meikeljohn said no new ships secured yet. Negotiations continue with private lines for American register to six vessels of Northern Pacific and others. Several ships offered, but many not safe for troop transport. aim to register suitable ships or impress American sailors if needed.
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Washington
Meikeljobhn
Ohio
Ianpire Transportation Company
Bentile
Northern Pacific Steamship Company
China
Coton and Ohio
War Department
Dewey
Great Naval Activity Off Cuba With Hidden Instructions
Naval activity intensifies south of Cuba as Commodore Schley sails from Key West with battleships and cruisers. Admiral Sampson joins the Dandy, Torpedo boat Harpont carries secret orders, and patrols approach Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba amid rumors of a phantom Spanish fleet and the steamship Purishia Conception nearby.
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Cuba
Associatedress
Associated Press
Melgo Liy
Jamaica
Schley
Key West
Massachusetts
Soxus
Brooklyn
Scorpion
Cienfuegos
Santiago de Cubs
Sampson
Phil
Sio Waould
Glenfuegos
Towa
Seliley
Cape San Antonio
Harpont
Isle of Taes
Dopont
Clenfiregos
Jumalen
Purishia- Conception
Victoria Birthday Dinner Honors Queen at Tampa Bay Hotel
A May 26 banquet at the Tampa Bay hotel celebrated Queen Victoria's birthday and Anglo American friendship. Officers from U S troops in Tampa and foreign diplomats attended. The big dining hall featured tropical plants, flags, a regimental band, and a program ending with the Star Spangled Banner.
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Tampa
Helena
Big West
United States
New Co operative Elevator to Rise in Faribault May 20
Farmers' Co operative Elevator directors announce the start of construction for a large elevator near Milwaukee railway tracks after ground lease secured for many years. In Dubuque, May 26, Paul Traats, vice president of the Dubuque Malting Co and former county treasurer, dies aged city width years.
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Co-operative Elevator
Faribault
Ming
Farmers’ Co-operative Elevator Company
Seeou
Dubuque, ‘Town
Paul Traats
Dubuque Malting Company
OFF TO JOIN DEWEY EXPEDITION FOR THE PACIFIC
A San Francisco crowd bids farewell as the fleet sails at dusk toward the Pacific. The Australia leads, artillery salutes fire, and transports carry supplies for Admiral Dewey’s fleet. Checks show ships depart 6 o clock. 6,000 miles separate home from the voyage.
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Pla
San’ Francisco
Martila
Fiatella
Patriogle Oitens
Australia
Amtraz Island
United States Artillery
Pacific
Iast
Admiral Bewes
Attack at Manila Rebels Take Spanish Outposts
A Manila Bay report via Hongkong states rebels seized Spanish outposts at Manila. Spaniards reportedly turned guns landward. rebels conducted a reconnaissance. Rumors say Lieutenant of Callao was shot after a court martial and Admiral Montijo sentenced, but crews aboard merchant ships doubt the reports' accuracy.
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Hava
New York
Manila Bay
Hongkong
Byoning
Manila
Callao
Montejo
Duel Over a Woman Ends in Double Killings in St Louis
Dr. John G. Ferguson, a prominent dentist, and William J. Smith, a Missouri Pacific switchman, were killed in a street duel after Ferguson confronted Smith about alleged derogatory remarks toward Miss Walters on her porch. Both men died after a second exchange of shots.
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St. Louis
John G. Ferguson
Wiliam J. Smith
Alissouri Pacific
Ferguson
D Walters
Smith
Miss Walters
Ity
Walters
Scarce and Dear Provisions at Santiago de Cuba
A Madrid dispatch reports an active exchange of wires between the Spanish government and Havana and Puerto Rico authorities over sending coal and provisions to Santiago de Cuba. It is alleged Admiral Cervera confirms Santiago is cut off from interior communication by insurgents, making coal and provisions scarce and expensive. The Berlin counsel notes the US refused confidential talks for Lesser Antilles purchases, seeking St Thomas harbor, with high bids expected.
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Santiagos de Cabs
London
Madrid
Havana
San Juan de Puerto Rico
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
San‘tiago de Cuba
Berlin
Daily News Saga
Copenhagen
United States
St. Thomas Harbor
America
Controversy Settlements Began At State Department
Washington May 27 negotiations to settle all disputes between the United States and Canada have started at the state department. The first aim is to arrive at a basis for settlement and to form a joint commission that will draft a general convention or treaty. The talks mark the initial step toward a comprehensive agreement between the two nations.
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Washington
United States
Canada
State Department
Powers Refuse Action Over Madrid Blockade Note
London May 27 report says Spain sent a note to the major powers protesting the blockade of the Duly area. The powers decided to take no action and Madrid has received no replies to date.
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London
Maj
Coal From England Arrives at Spanish Ports
Madrid correspondent reports that a number of merchant steamers loaded with coal from England have arrived at Barcelona Cadiz and Bilbao.
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England
London
Madrid
The
Standard
Barcelons
Cadiz
Bilbon
Review of a Formal Movement by American-Spanish War Troops
Review of a large troop movement at Chickamauga Georgia on May 25 as Wade arrives to command the Third corps. Maj. Gen Wilson inspects the First Army Corps division of about 9 000 men, praising drill and precision during a grand breezy field demonstration that marks a historic first since the Civil War.
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Chickamauga
Wade
Fifth Corps
Tampa
Brooke
War Department
Third Corps
First Army Corps
James HH. Wilson
Breckinridge
Kelly Field
Ansuutt
Wilson
Missionary Ridge
Transport plans advance for Manila troop move
Washington May 25 Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn of the war department worked on securing three additional transports for troops to Manila. He aims to finish negotiations quickly and begin work to ready the ships City of Sydney City of Peking and Australia for departure late tonight or tomorrow. No sutlers will accompany the army during the war.
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Neiklejohn
Washington
Meiklejohn
War Department
Manila
San Francisco
Sydney
Peking
Australia
Melklejoln
Army
Commissarion Department
Munitions of War Turned to Cuba Expedition Prep
Mobile Ala May 25 The steamer Perita loads ammunition for a Cuban expedition. Brig Gen Tafnel Rodriguez, a key figure in the ten years war, superintends laying of several carloads of ammunition and 15 000 rifles and stores.
Daly Wins Decision in Wilmington Bout After Fifteen Rounds
New York May 25. Jack Daly of Wilmington Delaware won a decision on a foul over toid McPartland after fourteen and a half rounds. It was a rattling good bout while it lasted with Italy the favorite in odds. Also reported, Private L A Roberta of Company F first regiment Sioux Falls Died this morning of measles and will have a military funeral with removal to Northville under military escort.
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New York
Jack Daly
Wilmington
Del
Toid McPartland
Italy
Lou To
Sioux Falls
L. A. Roberta
Northville
Madrid cabinet crisis looms as finance minister may resign
London May 25 report says Senor Pulgeerver, finance minister, has refused to adopt an income tax and is expected to resign soon, signaling another cabinet crisis.
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Crinin
London
Madrid
Mallanys
Senor Pulgeerver
Finance
Cortes
Fire destroys opera house and several buildings at Yexarkana
Fire swept through the opera house M D O Matson's carriage works and the Manonic and other structures in Yexarkana on May 26 causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars. The blaze left little salvage and authorities investigated the fire’s origin.
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Yexarkana
Atk
Opera House
Cable Cutting by St Louis and Tug Wampatuck
A New York Sun report from May 26 describes the St Louis and the tug Wampatuck sailing to Santiago de Cuba to sever a cable, engaging Spanish gunners with minor damage to both ships. They then moved toward Guantanamo Bay to again cut the line, facing occasional sea fire but suffering no serious harm.
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St. Lois
Wampatuck
Ate Paul
Santago de Cina
Ida
St. Thmas
New York Sun
St. Louie
Alverienis
Santiago
Bay of Guantanamo
Sti Louis
Bottled Up Spanish Fleet Believed in Santiago Harbor
Washington reports The Spanish fleet may be bottled up in Santiago de Cuba harbor. Officials cite silence from Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley, plus scouts outside port, repairs delaying departure, and a possible American armor squadron ready to strike. Schley arrived and Sampson expected, with confirmation pending.
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Santiago Harbor
St. Paul
New York Herald
Washington
Santiago de Guba
Sampson
Sehley
Santiago de Cuba
Gervera
Schley
Santiago
Terrific Explosion Off Cape San Antonio Shakes Cruiser
Off Cape San Antonio the crew of a United States cruiser heard a massive explosion from shore. Water upheaval and shock shook the ship, leading officers to suspect an earthquake as no nearby batteries could explain such a blast. News of any naval disaster would have reached here. In court, Judge Locke heard prize cases Buena Ventura Miguel Jover and Catalina with extensive counsel arguments on condemnation as prizes. decision reserved.
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New West
United States
Cape San Antonio
Cuba
Locke
Esrcuit Court
Buena Ventura
Miguel Jover
Catalina
Navy Recruiting Shows State by State Enlistments
Washington May 25 Commander Tremphill in charge of naval enlistment reports a table of recent navy recruits by state. Major contributor states include New York 1780, California 600, Pennsylvania 400, Maryland 444, Ohio 177, New Jersey 818, Massachusetts 147, and others with smaller counts from Maine to Florida.
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Staten
Washington
Tremphill
Navy
Las
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
Ohio
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnexota
Missouri
Virginia
North
What Is England Up To Movements Signaling Change
The London Chronicle reports via a Jamaica dispatch that England has sent eighteen months of supplies to Jamaica. Officers have had leaves withdrawn as Britain plans to intervene in the Hispano-American war. A Liverpool rumor claims France seeks the Canaries for 340 million.
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London Chronicle
London
Daily Chronicle
Klogaton
Jamaica
England
Liverpool
France
Canaries
Uncle Sam Retires. Courts Will Try Charges Again at Southall
Southall, ex government clerk, charged with forging time checks totaling 400000, will not be tried in federal court as indictments failed. An order for release will be issued, then he will face five indictments in district court pursued by state authorities.
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Southall
St. Paul
J. H. Southall
United States
District Court
War summary from May reports of volunteers and battles
May reports note a surge of volunteers in Cuba and a fresh expedition abroad. Naval battle rumors from Manila and Windward passages surface as patriotic Missouri women and French dressmakers are mentioned amid quiet Sunday news.
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Missouri
Navy and War News Amid Cuba Tensions
May 34 dated report notes no official advices from the navy department while Maj. Gen. Wilson reviews the First Army Division. Reports of heavy firing off Cuba include Cuban officers criticizing American officers and corrections to rumors of bombardment. Roosevelt and Rough Riders may head to Cuba within five days. Spain plans to protest dying of the Spanish flag by American ships. privateer measures hinted. Lloyds notes three American warships arriving at Para, Brazil, with Oregon Nidberoy and Marietta as the forces in the vicinity.
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Navy Department
Wilson
First Army Corps
Cuba
Italy
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
San Juan
Spain
Lkely
Ng. Lloyds
Para
Brazil
Oregon
Nidberoy
Marietta
Rumors of War and Naval Activity Across Caribbean
Cabinet officers deny a decisive battle rumor as waters south of Guba see intense naval activity. A so called Spanish hospital ship at Martinique is found to carry coal. The Spanish faction remains at Santiago de Cuba while transport difficulties hinder troop movement to the Pacific. All Cuba cables are cut except one at Santiago which is to be severed. Kingston asks to search the Adula from Cienfuegos, but the request is refused.
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Guba
Martinique
Santiago de Cuba
Metherjohn
Pacific
Cuba
Santiago
Kingston
Jamaica
Cienfuegos
Campaign strained as insurgents attack Span isl outposts
On Thursday May 20 insurgents attacked Span isl outposts near Manila prompting the president to call for 75000 additional volunteers. Commodore Schley orders to prevent Admiral Cervera from escaping Santiago as ships lie off shore. The first American army sails from San Francisco to the Philippines amid suspenseful Cu unb waters and reports of sailings toward Cervera. The safe Oregon’s arrival pleases navy officers.
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Manila
Schley
Cervera
Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
San Francisco
Philippines
Madrid
Oregon
Prisoner Exchange Plans and War News Abroad
Felluy May 27 reports formal prisoner exchanges arranged. Forty steam yachts recommended for government purchase. A British vessel loaded with contraband is chased by Spaniards, who seek peace, or an honorably negotiated peace. Oregon crew healthy and ready for action as insurgents in Cuba grow more aggressive daily. Government agents scour the Pacific for transports to Manila. Long believes Vera is bottled up in Santiago. Sehley and Commodore Bobley move into Cien Freros harbor to coal, Cuban officers consult with Gen Miles and Secretary Alger on Coban cooperation.
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Oregon
Sagua la Grande
Cuba
Pacific
Manilla
Long
Cervera
Santiago
Sehley
Bobley
Cienfreros Howboy
Gen
Miles
Alger
Unknown steamer ashore near St John’s South of port
May 28 report from St John’s Newfoundland describes a lead colored steamer with a yellow smokestack appearing like a warship, ashore thirty miles south of the port and feared total wreck. Privated Fine in New York reports Robert W. Fielding, former Brooklyn deputy commissioner of public works, jailed two years six months and fined two dollars.
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St. John's
N. F
New York
Robert W. Fielding
Public Works
Brooklyn
War Revenue Debate Sees Tax Proposals Heatedly Urged
In Washington May 24 to 27 the Senate debated the war revenue measure, focusing on a proposed one quarter of one percent tax on gross corporate receipts and a bank deposits tax. Speakers including Lodge Chilton Turley and Lindsay argued over constitutionality fairness and impact on national finances. The House moved through several passing bills and pension actions, while debate continued on revenue provisions.
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Wrahington
Senate
Chilton
Texas
Lodge
Maasachia
Gelts Nod
Durley
Tennessee
Turley
Washington
Senata
Werd
Platt
Connecticut
Lindsay
Kentucky
Treasury
Allison
Towa
Teller
Colorado
Daniel
Virginia
Stewart
Allen
Caffery
White
California
Gormian
Walthall
Mississippi
House
War Department
Internal Revenue Awa
Shgforth
Grow
Pennsylvania
Bilger
Greanbicks
Internal Revenue
Did He Ride the Train Owatonna Blooming Prairie Case
Authorities allege a youth of about eighteen named Carl Hangon threw a stone through a window of a passenger train on the Milwaukee line near Blooming Prairie on March 17. The sheriff moved to arrest him today.
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Owatonna
Mion
Milwaukee
Blooming Prenivie
Carl Hangon
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Tinto
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Oto
Gredt Hedy
Uncle Sam
Felluy
WORK
Congress
Naval Hospital Corps
Utah
New Mexico
George of
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