Washington MIA: Wampson May Not Appear
Madrid reports three suspicious vessels near Porto Rico and a possible US fleet approach. Havana dispatch claims American cruiser and torpedo boat attacked Spanish gunboats at Cardenas channel and then retreated. Governor General Macias says a Spanish merchant steamer was pursued by an American liner but escaped with help from Spanish warships. London dispatch notes from Hong Kong.
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Philippines
Madrid
United States
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Cardenas Channel
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Ligera
Alerta
Macias
London
Daily Mail
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Key West
Fla
Montgomery
Cape Haytien
St. Nicholas
Osceola
Winslow
Ships and cables: Manila weathered, Spanish posture steady
Reports from San Francisco to Washington describe Manila’s defenders accusing Spaniards of arrogance and readiness to fight until the city is destroyed. The City of Pekin, Australia, and Charleston sail with troops and provisions for the Philippines while rumors of naval actions populate Key West and Havana. Washington notes Admiral Sampson’s silence and shifts in fleet plans amid uncertain hostilities.
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McCulloch
San Francisco
Pekin
Australia
Charleston
Pines
Admiral Sampson Located Near Santo Domingo Coast
Washington official confirmation places Admiral Sampson Sunday with his fleet near Cape Haitian on Santo Domingo's north coast, about a day from Porto Rico. No confirmed engagements reported. possible pursuit of prizes or Spanish gunboats. Navy staff expect a significant move soon, possibly against Porto Rico.
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Santo Domingo
Porto Rico
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Spain
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Congress Honors Dewey With Rear Admiral Rank
The Senate approves a vote of thanks to Commodore Dewey and his Manila Bay officers and men. A joint resolution creates an additional rear admiralship for Dewey, with a sword and medal, while House action includes war measures and a Cuban relief bill.
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Senate
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Manila Bay
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House
Forces Readied for Philippine Expedition from Pacific Coast
Washington May 10 Officials at the war department outlined preparations for sending troops to the Philippines. A list of 15 to 20 large Pacific coast vessels may be chartered as transports, enabling cavalry sequences to Manila. Planned reinforcements include two California heavy batteries and infantry regiments from Oregon Washington Idaho and a unit from the Fourteenth Infantry en route from Vancouver barracks to San Francisco.
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National Defense
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Oregon
Senator Shoup
Idaho
Department
Fourteenth Infantry
Vancouver Barracks
San Francisco
Fourth Cavalry
Third Artillery
Spanish torpedo boat sighted near Sable Island by Roman crew
Captain Roberts aboard the Warren line steamship Roman reports sighting a sharp, mastless Spanish torpedo boat about seventy miles southeast of Sable Island. The craft, with two funnels close together and no flag, steamed at 12 knots in the same direction as the Roman. Fog and rain rolled in, the torpedo boat was lost to view after about half an hour.
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Roberts
Warren Line
Sable Island
Dewey Sent To Philippine Islands Ordered To Engage Fleet
Washington May 110 The order Admiral Dewey received before sailing for the Philippines was released. Dated April 24 the directive reads Dewey Hong Kong War has commenced between the United States and Spain Proceed at once to Philippine islands Commence operations at once particularly against the Spanish fleet You must capture vessels or destroy them Use utmost endeavors Dewey acted on it and carried out the orders as stated.
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War Department Telegram Confirms Rowans Husband Safe
In Atchison Kansas on May 10 the wife of Lieutenant A S Rowan reported receiving a war department telegram stating her husband is safe. Rowan had been sent recently to Cuba to General Garcia’s camp.
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Chiefs of Police Convene in Milwaukee Assembly
National Association of Chiefs of Police held its annual session in Milwaukee today. About 125 delegates attended or were expected to attend the convention.
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National Association of Chiefs of Police
War Office orders concentrate state volunteers for quick Cuba move
The War Department announced where state regiments will concentrate and prepare for rapid mobilization. Readiness and transport plans indicate a swift, large expedition to Cuba via Chattanooga, Mobile, Tampa, New Orleans, and Galveston. Wisconsin and Michigan regiments head for camps, with several assigned to depart soon.
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Chickamauga Park
Quartermaster’s Department
Commissary’s Department
United States
Chattanooga
Cuba
Mobile
Tampa
New Orleans
Galveston
Governors to Have No Pull in Selecting Camps
The governor of a state will have no hand in naming regiments for concentration camps. Destination hinges on volunteers’ promptness. About one third of the 125000 volunteers will go first to Cuba, with equipment and transport arranged by the war department.
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War Department
Philippine Islands
Nunez
Cuba
Miles
Senor Quesada
Garcia
Gomez
Quesada
New York
Illinois regiments ready for removal to federal service
May 10 Springfield Governor Tanner announced instructions from Washington to equip two regiments mustered into U S service and ready them for immediate removal. The Fifth under Colonel J S Culver of Springfield and the Third under Fred Bennett of Joliet have been mustered and will be sent to Camp Thomas in Springfield Illinois.
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Ills
Tanner
Washington
Alger
J. S. Culver
Fred Bennett
Joliet
United States
Austria declines to suspend corn duties
Vienna May 10 The Abendpost reports the Austrian government has decided not to suspend corn duties.
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The
Abendpost
The Cake Walk In French Tradition And Practice
The cake walk originated with French Louisiana descendants over a century ago and spread south and north. It served as a social ritual resembling a public betrothal or wedding, used by plantation workers without licenses or preachers. Now it nears pantomime form, losing its old meaning, though skillful performances can be beautiful. the cake itself is a small prize.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
South
New Orleans Times- Democrat
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and Co of Toledo are backed by West & Truax, Watson, and Marvin wholesale druggists. The remedy is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Harriet M Burbank music teacher advertises studio 149 West Street. 1-lleodtf
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
WaLvine, Kinnan & Marvin
Harriet M. Burbank
Studio 149
West Street
Undying Love and Bowel Remedies Featured in Ink
A quirky love exchange appears in the Philadelphia Call, followed by a promotion for DeWitt's Little Early Risers noted as a remedy for constipation and digestive issues. The item references urban infrastructure claims about London with miles of sewers telegraph wires gas pipes and water mains.
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DeWitt
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther & Co
Emmert & Burrell
London
Honest remedy claim for consumptives and cable traffic note
Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a truthful remedy that offers comfort in advanced cases and a cure in early stages. The ad is signed by H. J. Moogk of Swarts & Fleck. A separate note states the Atlantic cable carries about 900 messages each way between 10 and 12 in the forenoon.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swarts & Fleck
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted At Local Drug Stores
At H. J. Moogh's and Swarts and Fleck's drug stores a remarkable remedy claims to cure kidney complaints nervous exhaustion and female weakness. The product named Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised for general health support.
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Swarts & Fleck’s
Foley
Homeseekers Excursion Rates Announced by Railroad
On May 17 June 7 and 21 the Co M and St Paul By Co sells Homeseekers Excursion tickets to western points for one fare plus 2 dollars for round trip. Details at the ticket office. J B Sweatt.
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