Mangrove captures Spanish steamer Panama near Matanzas
The Mangrove reports a large Spanish steamer sighted off Matanzas Monday evening. The Panama, from New York, was captured by the Indiana after running without lights. A prize crew of ten marines and two officers took control aboard. The Panama carried 30 Spanish refugees and cargo for Havana.
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Spanish Translatlantic Line
Newport captures two prizes at Key West
Newport naval schooner Pirineo and sloop Paduche taken off Haviena and brought to Newport. Prizes reported at 10:30 a.m. April 26. Troop movements noted. details indicate ongoing pursuit with arrivals expected in an hour.
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Fremont and his torpedo crew land from Porter at Key West
Lieutenant John C. Fremont and a small force from torpedo boat Porter landed on Cuba’s north coast under Admiral Sampson’s orders. They searched for the insurgent action and reported no Spaniards encountered, the fire from Cuban hills visible as their dispatch boat departed.
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Porter
Key West
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Pathfinder
Sampson
Insurgents Advance Toward Havana Amid Sea Skirmishes
In Key West April 26 a Spanish fishing smack captain reports insurgents near the sea and moving inland after a clash with a dispatch boat. Spanish forces are redeploying troops into cities as insurgents concentrate within miles of Havana following a raid and intensified operations.
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Havana
Government Secures Tampa Ports for Cuban Transport
In Tampa on April 26 the government secured an option on all boats at the port to move troops and supplies to Cuba. A supply station on the island is reportedly planned with secretive details and a regiment left behind to train raw recruits. The plan suggests a planned land assault on Havana with bombardment delayed.
President nominates Day and Moore as state officials
The president sent to the Senate on Tuesday nominations including William R Day of Ohio for secretary of state and John J Moore of New York for assistant secretary of state, as Sherman resigns. Day is in Canton where he received an ovation and spoke briefly. Dingley discusses the war revenue measure in the House. The president has accepted Sherman’s resignation.
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Senate
William R. Day
Ohio
John Sherman
John 3. Moore
New York
William R
Falmouth
London
United States
Somers
Trish
House of Commons
John Dillon
Michael Davitt
Irish National Parliamentary Party
Oregon
Montevideo
Brazil
Argentine
Thoroushly
Judge Day in Canton Delivers Greeting to Neighbors
Judge Day, newly appointed secretary of state, lingered in Canton Ohio after arrival on April 26 to settle private matters before Senate confirmation. A Monday night gathering greeted him with a brief speech praising the president and noting Canton’s militia under arms as a sign of public support.
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Judge Day
Senate
Mr Dingley Explains Its Features to the House
Mr Dingley outlines the features of the bill to the House in Washington during April, detailing provisions and potential impacts as discussions proceed.
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Mr. Dingley
Washington
April
Paikmiun
War Revenue Bill Presented as Treasury Faces Deficit
House debated the Dingley bill amid warnings the treasury has little cash left for ongoing war expenses. Dingley outlined anticipated revenues, bonds, and certificates to raise funds, with a general debate set for midweek and a Friday vote. Both chambers also passed the army reorganization measure.
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Spain
Joe
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Senate
Finest in the City ice dinner at The Kershner
Fin est in the City offers ice dinner at The Kershner located at 140 E Market. Acetylene gas for country houses and stores is promoted as safer than coal oil and easier to light per C H Walcott of 142 W N Pennsylvania Street. Best harness for the money is advertised by Bravniger and Nilius at Nosanenb Place.
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E. Market
C. H. Walcott
Pennsylvania St
Jamaica Cable Cut Planned by U S Navy Amid Cuba Ties
Washington officials announce preparations to sever the cable linking Jamaica and Cuba. The Mangrove ship, tilted for the task, will disrupt Cuban communication, with authorities asserting U S rights to cut Cuban cables touched by Cuba under neutral control.
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Jamaica
Narrow Escape of the Ward Line Saratoga
The Ward liner Saratoga arrived from Havana with 211 passengers, a full cargo, and about 1 million dollars in gold. As she left New York harbor, Uncle Sam's blockade fleet appeared. shots were fired at the liner, but she escaped by hugging a German vessel. The crowd cheered Morro’s flag as US ships shadowed the scene.
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Dewey's fleet sails from Mirs Bay toward the Philippines
Hong Kong April 26 Commodore Dewey leading seven warships sails from Mirs Bay for the Philippines after Manila reports ready to defend. Consul Williams met Dewey and provided defense details. an attack on Manila expected by Saturday. Bangkok April 25 minister Barrett calls the Philippines a strategic prize, wealthier than Cuba, suggesting possible exchange negotiations. San Juan to Cadiz voyage notes Cuba port conditions and transport of troops and mails.
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Mirs Bay
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Manila
Tie
Manila under calm defense as Alfonso XII escapes
Manila reports no apparent alarm. Captain general says Manila Bay well defended and hopes to resist if attacked. Loyalty of natives in capital and provinces deemed secure as the Spanish steamer Alfonso XII escaped after a stop at St. Thomas.
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Manila Bay
Alfonso XII
ST. Thoslas, W. J
Change in naval plan to withdraw armor-clads
Washington April 26 reports a strategic shift for Admiral Sampson's squadron. Six armor-clads will depart the blockade and concentrate on the Atlantic coast for quick defense of northern cities or to rejoin West Indies forces once the Spanish fleet sails from Cape Verde. Fast cruisers St Paul St Louis Minneapolis Columbia Harvard and Yale will scout enemy whereabouts.
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Washington
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West Indies
Cape Verde Islands
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St. Louis
Harvard
Yale
Secret naval movements near Cuba raise tensions in 1898
The cruiser Columbia arrived from Hampton Roads and weighed anchor for Boston to await orders, possibly to rejoin Commodore Schley at Fort Monroe. The Minneapolis also moved south as a show of naval strength, while Washington issued telegraphic instructions confirming war status since April 21 and urging diplomats to assure neutrals.
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Hampton Roads
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Department of State
Congress
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First Naval Battle Near the Philippines Likely
The report from Washington indicates the first naval engagement may occur near the Philippines. Commodore Dewey's squadron is expected to sail from Mor's Bay on Tuesday and concentrate near Manila to strike at enemy vessels and then target fortifications.
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Sheweay
Philippines
Devwey
Mors Bay
Manila
Islands
Ands
Dewey
Miunila
Spain
Manila Revolt Report Reaches Washington on Rebels
Dispatches from Manila describe ongoing rebellion in the Philippines with open uprisings in Scambales Tarlac and Pangasinan. Civil guard casualties reported and a March rescue of insurgents by rebels near Bolinao. Spain stationed five cruisers gunboats and troop ships at Manila with several named vessels.
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China Mail
Manila
Philippines
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Pangasinan
Bolinao
Luzon Island
Spain
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Amoy
Catalina
Isla de Cuba
Isle de Luzon
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