War News on Spanish Fleet and Philippine Preparations
Washington reports no verified sea engagement near Santo Domingo as Admiral Sampson probes to Port Rico area. British and American officials anticipate action, with Spanish fleet movements shrouded. Manila troop transport preparations and diversions along the Pacific Coast indicate possible shifts to the Philippines.
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Trigrove
Sampson
Cape Haytien
Santo Domino
Portofico
Department
Enpa
Vesgela
United States
Gearela
Tronsad
Navy Department
Gimpaon
Porto Rico
Oavy Department
Atlantic
Cadiz
West Indies
St Thomas
Alfonco
Sorto
Rio Ves
Abe
Crdiz
Spain
Posto Rico
Montevideo
Rio Grande de Su
South America
Brazil
Oregon
Itayagi
Spamehomtesariey
Manila
Taxo
Hongkong
Duly Chronicle
Seymour
Commandarin Cnef
Olina Etaton
Beir Consul
Ameryan
Maulir Bat Ib
Iiteragts
Suimoyent
Vanda
Aiade
Philippines
War Department
Ofhotala
Datnvaen
Pacle
Admiral Davey
Peoraximento
California
Washington
Senator Shoup
Fourteenth Infantry
Vancouver Barracks
San Francisco
Fourth Cavalry
Third Artillery
Pekin Arrives With Troops for Philippines Voyage
The Pekin from Hongkong brings troops and freight for the Philippines. Arrival near Sunday May 9 is tentative with health officials likely to order quarantine. The Pekin sails with the Australia and Charleston to the Philippine islands, carrying troops and provisions.
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San Lesncisco
Merchants Exchange
Pekin
Hongkoup
Loboban A
Australia
Philippie Islands
Spaniards Pher e Sampson Will Not Be Disappointed
In a late night dispatch dated May 9 1130 pm reports Sampson and Will foresee no disappointment following a notable event in the region. Authorities indicate continued progress and stable conditions as plans move forward.
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Sampson
Port Ana Bolings Arrive Under Spanish Warships Escort
Official dispatch from Porto Rico states the Bolings arrived protected by Spanish warships while an American warship chased them. Provision ships have arrived, assuring Porto Ricans supplies for several months. Martial law proclaimed in Seville and Zaragoza may spread nationwide. A bucket shop storm hits Kansas City as grain firm collapses under the wave of wheat prices. In Los Angeles a duel leads to a Spaniard’s death after an exchange with an American.
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Offieral
Porto Rico
Kansas City
Tradera
Board of Trade
Revolt in Milan Amid Terror and Devastation
A Milan corresoondent reports two days of revolutionary violence with scenes of destruction and terror. Civilians flee as soldiers charge barricades, with civilians wounded, a carriage halted, and a train run down. The Red Cross aids the injured. estimates of deaths near a thousand, with many casualties still unreported.
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Milan
Daily News
Barels
Coldiera
Sud
Gentral
Espras
Jook
Yabiles
Freda
San Victadle
Budd Chooses New Regiment Officers and Fresno Company
Governor Budd selected officers for the Seventh Regiment of Los Angeles with Colonel Joann Kobairty and staff, appointing majors Prescott and Weyer and others, while Fresno Company KF could not join as planned. Four companies of the Thirteenth 10 Gantry, USA arrived from Vancouver, and General Muller's name surfaced as a candidate for Brigadier General of volunteers.
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San Fraverto
Budd
Fresno
Othe
Seventh Regiment of
Los Angels
Joan Kobairty
Willam G Schremer
Trank
Prescott
Dana Kk Weller
Weyer
Willian
Welch Suregeone
Tames
Heroes of the Maine Unmarked Graves at Evans Harbor Cemetery
In Evans Harbor the cemetery near the town lies beyond a wooden gate with twenty four unmarked graves from the Maine battleship disaster. A Philadelphia woman placed faded flowers and a flag on each mound, while the yard shows signs of neglect and decay. Only two identified graves remain, for a US Navy crew of sailors who died from yellow fever, with Spanish and Japanese inscriptions on the markers.
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Hey West
Tha Potters Field
Theas
Maine
Uevans Harbor
Philadelphis
Eaid
Deston
Still Atande
Atx
Sven
Evers
Luzarian
Ibis
Andora
Liverpool Wheat Market Surges May and July Prices Jump
July wheat led gains in Liverpool with May rising sharply as July moved 7d higher, opening around 109 3/4 to 110 1/3 and surging to around 114 1/2 before settling near 115. May also advanced amid buying fervor, while futures and overseas bids showed strength. corn and provisions stayed firmer yet modest.
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Liverpool
Usly
Shorts
Lerter
Laverpool
Paria
Antwerp
Advanning Ac
Sharkey and Jeffries Fight Ends Amid Stadium Panic
Sharkey outpointed Jeffries in a crowded bout at Mechanic’s Pavilion amid a stadium collapse that triggered a scramble and fears of injuries. Police restored order as ringside chaos and cheering mixed with reports of numerous injuries and a heavy betting scene marked the dramatic event and its tense conclusion.
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Say Frascisco
Way
Thomas J Sharkey
Seilor Pugihet
James Jd. Jeffries
National Athletic Club
CRA & Colaibe
Sata
Jack Einlener
Henry Baker
Teffries
Billy Delaney
Dewitt van Court
Jack Jeffries
Sharkey
Tim McGrath
Jack Sharekey
Kelly
Trose
Jeffrie
Tom Sherkey
Jeffries
Tom
Sharkay Awong
Sharkay
Iast
Jeffries Strong
Jeffrigg Jandel
T Om Agairet
Jaffee
Sock
Starkay
Bat Jetfea
Jeffries Defeats Sharkey in Edge of Ring Clash
Jeffries wins a hard fought bout over Sharkey amid wild exchanges and brutal body work. The card also notes Gustave Walter death, baseball results from Boston, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn, and a brief ad for a child teething remedy.
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Ap Urs
Sharkey
Jeffres
Pat Hie
Tomy
Sharkey Ruehel
Jeffriea
Jefe
Teffries
Hiead
Jeffries
Sharkey Enoug
Joeffriea
Sharbex
Mimmichy
Tom
T Amlor
Ato Catecha
Sharkey Awang Fie Arma
Mark Jafines
Som
Jeffries Cent
Baily
Sharkev
Hym
Jett
Hari
Jeffrica Gwune
Dloceet
Sharkey Ewung
Suot
Jeffries Pnte
Yiag
Sharkey Awang
Jeffica
Jeffiia
Hoe
Jeffries Duckie
Jeffies
Starkey
Jeffrica
Pom
Jeffres Sentina
Sharkov
Sharey
Starkey Roaches
Besa
Bit
Chardon
Jeff Aren
Gong
Sharles Ib
Feffris
An Andewor
Sharkey Awung
Centis Bard ci
Clus
Asek
Aoain Awang
Ina
Tla
Jafiies
Shakes Groccy
Trom
Awung
Waa
Shirkey
Ina Fa
Buly
Taffries Contin
Tom Awung
Jen
Sefirion
Tirad
Tim
Jeffria
Jeffriga
Ant Dome
Gotlor
Referes Greggsing
Stelzner Baker
Cavite Battle Recap of Manila Bay Engagements
The Olympia led the squadron into the bay near Cavite and Manila during a daytime battle with Spanish forces. American ships delivered heavy cannon fire, disabling the Reina Christina and Costa while the Don Antonio de Ulloa and other ships burned or were sunk. Cavite surrendered with heavy Spanish casualties. American losses were minimal.
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Hox KY
Washington
Cavite
Olympia
Corregidor Jeland
Boston
Vamila
Cayote
Kaballo Sud
Davey
Baltimore
Concord
Petrel
McAultoch
Baker Bay
Aida
Mole
Reina
Christina
Costa
Don Antonio da Uilon
Ff Rap
Ora
Zafario
Nanshan
McQuiloch
Expulsion of Senor Mella Dominates Cortes Turmoil
In a tumultuous session, Senor Mella, a Carlist deputy, refused to withdraw his anti dynasty remarks triggering a clash with Sagasta and the Republican side. The chamber expelled Mella 119 to 1 as Carlists and Republicans walked out. The incident sparked intense outside reaction and a later note that Carlists may issue a manifesto while maintaining a peaceful stance.
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Senor Mella
Senor Sagasta
Senor Vella
Republicana
Depuy
Senor Vela
Anathia Rafuesl
Kenm Wells
Diversion of Volunteer Troops Shapes for Cuba and Philippines
Secretary Iger released a draft map detailing where volunteer regiments will be sent as they are formed. Most units head to Chickamauga, San Francisco, New Orleans, and Mobile, with others destined for Washington for grand reserve and potential Cuba or Philippines duties.
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Tampa
New Orleans
Galveston
Cuba
Washington
States
Philippines
Victory reports and monarchs in the war news rally
The dispatches describe Dewey and American naval actions, European views on the Manila battle, and whispers of German and Spanish reactions. The emperor Wilhelm praises Commodore Davey’s fleet, while Queen Christina faces anxieties over the Spanish dynasty. Diplomatic chatter in Washington and Berlin highlights U S Spain tensions and suggested wartime loan and property moves.
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Cahinata
Golone
Gottzer
Mary St
Washington
Wacington
Wiliam
Vania
Tuporov
Haa
Davey
Mama
Cite
United States
Spain
Garistina
Europas
Manila
Queen Victoria
Europe
Prince Hohenlohe
Germany
Caer
Unites Statea Am Laab
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Will Dia Andana
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Charlie H. Allen
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