Revenue cutter Hugh McCulloch reaches Mirs Bay
May 4 Hong Kong The United States revenue cutter Hugh McCulloch arrived at Mirs Bay after leaving Manila before the battle between American and Spanish squadrons. The ship’s captain knew nothing of the engagement upon arrival and reported no official news. The vessel had fought ships with limited protection from raged gunfire, except for the two fore and aft turrets of the Olympia.
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Hong Kong
United States Revenue
Hugh McCulloch
Mirs Bay
Manila
McCulloch
Olympia
Dewey Squadron Vessels Suffered Damages Not Crippling
Washington May 4 Chief constructor Hichborn said that while Dewey's squadron vessels suffered serious damage none were crippled enough to stop offensive actions if needed. He believes engineers and carpenters can complete all temporary repairs.
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Washington
Construetor Hichborn
Comodore Dewey
Was Dewey Wounded
Washington reports say Commodore Dewey’s officers are mostly married with families nearby. Navy officials and clubs express concern over his safety after the battle while praising his maneuvers that kept the fleet beyond the enemy’s light guns.
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Washington
Commodore Dewey
United States
Dewey
Cable break sighted north of Manila in Hong Kong line
Washington reports the Hong Kong Manila cable likely broke about 40 miles north of Manila with the wire end 40 miles offshore. A hydrographic officer notes galvanometer readings show current leaving the line before the usual destination. Spaniards at the landing station allegedly retrieved, cut, and discarded the cable ends, hindering immediate repair.
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Hong Kong
Soldiers for Dewey and Philippines expedition
Washington May 4 Preparations for the planned military expedition to the Philippines proceed rapidly The cruiser Charleston will convoy transport vessels Officers and men assigned include Surgeon F M Rogers Paymaster J S Phillips and Ensign W Evans Commander Thomas Perry is detailed to command the first district
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Washington
Philippines
Charleston
IF. Rogers
Phillips
W. Evans
Thomas Perry
Navy officers reassigned to Washington and Norfolk yards
Lieut-commander J. Vail, retired, has been assigned to duty in the bureau of navigation in Washington, and Lieut-commander I. Durlet, retired, to the Norfolk navy yard.
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Coast Defense System
J. Vail
Bureau of Navigation
Washington
IT. Durlet
Norfolks Navy Yard
Charleston Selected Valleto. Charles ton to be commissioned
May 4. At the navy yard it is reported that the cruiser Charleston will go into commission Thursday morning and immediately proceed toward the Philippines. She is expected to convoy to the Orient with one or more fast San Francisco steamers loaded with ammunition coal food clothing and troops.
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Navy Yard
Charleston
Francisco
McCullochs Arrival Reported Near Manila Bay
Washington dispatches say revenue cutter Hugh McCulloch has reached Manila Bay aboard a commission ship. The Navy Department confirms the arrival on Wednesday afternoon and expects further word from Commodore Dewey soon.
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Washington
Navy Department
Fourteenth Infantry Ordered Toward Philippines Move
Portland May 4 Gen Merriam commanding the department of the Columbia and California has received orders to send the fourteenth infantry to San Francisco. This marks the first step toward deploying troops to the Philippines.
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Portland
Ore
Merriam
Department of the Columbia
California
War Department
Fourteenth Infantry
San F Francisco
Philippines
Sampson faces Spanish fleet off our coast in Cuba plan
Washington May 4 The war board orders annihilation of Spain's Atlantic squadron before any Havana assault. Admiral Sampson's armored ships prepare to meet the fleet sailing from St Vincent toward Pernambuco as Brazil’s Temerario torpedo gunboat report prompts actions. Mantanzas and Mantanzas landings loom while insurgent dispatches head toward Gomez. Benedict Berterman murder theory rattles Pittsburg scene.
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Spain
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Havana
War Board
Admiral Sampson
Cuba
Cape Verde
Qregon
Marietta
Sampson
St. Vincent
Pernambuco
Key West
Iowa
Indiana
Cincinnati
Detroite
Mayflower
Cuban
Porto Rico
Portugal
Cape Verde Islands
Cublan Waters
Mantanzas
Nunez
Tug Leyden
Matanzas
Gomez
Gomes
Sampson Plans New Cuban Attack Moves Reported
A Key West special to the Record says the government's land and naval attack on Havana is nearly ready and Spain’s grip on Cuba nears end. Admiral Sampson divided his fleet after a long officers’ conference held under the Sun at Morre Castle and assigned new dispositions.
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Chicago
Key West
Sampson
Morre
Castle
Desperate Blanco in Havana as Spanish hold weakens
Key West dispatch reports Gen Blanco isolated in Havana with resources dwindling and the blockade worsening. Citizens hunger, riots loom, and Spanish proclamations claim Manila defeat, signaling fear of uprising and growing dissatisfaction among Havana's population and troops. Capt Fernandez notes widespread discontent and daily bread shortages.
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Havana
Blanco
Dewey
Manila
Fernandez
Antonio Y Pociu
Newport
Castine
Spain
William Stanley Files Voluntary Assignment for Creditors
Wm. T. W. Stanley, a fish dealer at 127 West Illinois Street, made a voluntary assignment for the benefit of his creditors on Wednesday.
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Wm. TW. Stanley
WN. Hlinoisst
Rumors of Spanish leaders' fate flood Madrid
A Gibraltar dispatch reports alarming rumors in Madrid that Senor Moret and Gen. Martinez Campos were assassinated and Premier Sagasta sought refuge in the British embassy. Later dispatches deny the assassinations though the situation remains unsettled with Spain's internal affairs unclear and Polo Bernabe downcast in Toronto.
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Martinez Campos
Cuba
Sagasta
Campos
Bernabe
Toronto
Ont
Senor Polo
Manila
Polo
Napoleon
Spain
Senor Moret
Weyler Seen as Dictator Figure Rising in Spain
Madrid dispatches claim widespread unrest in Spain despite censorship while Valencia and Barcelona incidents are said to be quelled without bloodshed. The government faces blame for Manila defeat and Weyler is portrayed as gaining strength with plans for a military government and dictatorship amid volatile public opinion.
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London
Madrid
Valencia
Barcelona
Spain
Manila
Weyler
Secret naval movement hints at decisive action from Sampson
Washington reports Admiral Sampson and several battle ships at Key West for two days, fueling speculation of a major operation. The fleet is believed to escort the Oregon and Marietta, or proceed to Porto Rico to intercept Spanish forces, with all moves tightly guarded and orders emanating from the highest offices.
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Washington
Sampson
Key West
Secretary of the Navy
War Boards
Oregon
Marietta
Porto Rico
Cape Verde
Cuba
United States
Spanish Cape Verde fleet joins Cadiz squadron report
A Lisbon dispatch says the Spanish Cape Verde fleet has returned and joined the Cadiz squadron. The report is unconfirmed and details are sparse.
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London
Lisbon
Cape Verde
Cadiz
Orders Increase Ammunition Quota For Soldiers
Tampa dispatch reports orders issued May 4 requiring all soldiers on drill sentry duty and practice marches to carry 109 rounds, up from 40, signaling movement soon. Officers from the US battleship Town are expected to arrive to escort transports.
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Tampa
United States
Physio Meds Meet Shows Longstanding Society Ties
Physio M eds are in session at the college building at Alabama and Northsts. Dr Hasty of Indianapolis is the oldest member as the society marks 36 years of annual meetings. About 3 members are attending.
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College Building
Alabama
Northsts
Hasty
Indianapolis
Sampson sails from Key West in new fleet movement
Rear-admiral Sampson's squadron departed Key West on Wednesday morning amid reports of significant tasks ahead for the fleet. Indianapolis forecast calls for cloudy spells with rain through Thursday, temperatures rising from 48 to 53 by afternoon. An old-time ad line notes Dr Wood's syrup and Jones tailor at 149 S. Illinois.
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Key West
Sampson
Spain in an uproar over Manila and Valencia riots
In Madrid on May 4 the cortes heard Senor Gullon state the enemy would not enter Manila, the garrison being strong enough to repel them. Senor Canalejas lamented that Senor de Lome was not thanked abroad, Valencia declared under siege amid riots at Gijon, and a bomb exploded before the Carraminal mayor’s house as the nation stayed perturbed.
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Manila
Senor Canalejas
Senor de Lome
United States
Valencia
Gijon
Carraminal
Valencia Under Siege Proclaimed Martial Law in Spain
Valencia, Spain May 4 a state of siege has been proclaimed and the city is under martial law. An angry mob with republican proclivities attempted hostile demonstrations but was dispersed by mounted police.
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Valencia
Spain
Capital Seeks Indiana Marl for Cement Industry
State geologist Blatchley reports rich marl deposits in northern Indiana with potential Portland cement production. Capital from Michigan investors and others have shown strong interest. Kosciusko county plans a $140000 marl plant. Cement demand exceeds supply, with prices around 80 to 84 dollars per barrel.
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Blatchley
State Board of Commerce
Indiana
St. Joseph
Kosciusko
Kosciusko County
War Time Wedding Planned At Newnam Home
A wartime wedding will be held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Newnam at 1317 Bellefontaine Street. Miss Myrtle Alberta Clapp will wed Mr. Frank Downey with national colors and flags decorating the parlor. The couple will reside with the Newnams after the ceremony at Ebenezer church on Thursday afternoon. Also reported is the death of 18 year old Wesley S. Tolin of 2184 North Rural Street who died Tuesday after intestinal troubles.
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Bellefontainest
Myrtle Alberta Clapp
Frank Downey
Wesley S. Tolin
Af William Tolin
City Hospital
Eebenezer Church
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