Admiral Sampson's squadron reaches Porto Rico shores
Havin g steamed from Key West to Porto Rico, Admiral Sampson's squadron advances eastward at about five knots. The fleet includes the New York, Indiana, Iowa, and torpedo boat Porter, with monitors Terror and Amphitrite in tow. Spanish force may total 24 to 25 ships including Vizcaya and Oquendo, while coal limits and speed affect pursuit.
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Caph Haytion
Hayti
Admiral Sampson
Porto Rico
Key West
Terror
Amphitrite
New York
Indiana
Iowa
Porter
Montgomery
Washington
San Juan
Cape Varde Islands
Mona Passage
San Domingo
Mayflower
Infanta Maria Teresa
Almirante Oquendo
Vizcaya
Cristobal Colon
Furor
Pluton
Térror
Philippines
Dewey
Oquendo
Maria Teresa
Carlos V
Villamin
Sampson
Aagship
Town
Detroit
Morblehead
Manila
Porto Rican Junta Reports Rising War Spirit in Island
In New York on May 9, Porto Rico revolutionary leaders say natives rose in Juneas and Balmay and expect 60,000 fighters to oppose Spain once the American fleet arrives. Letters reflect broad hostility to Spain outside San Juan. Todd, secretary, says Porto Ricans await a favorable moment to cast off rule.
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New York
Porto Rico
West Indies
Juneas
Balmay
San Juan
Spain
Robert H. Todd
Junta
Admiral Sampson Announces Arrival Off Wayuu Coast
Dispatches from Washington report Admiral Sampson’s squadron arriving Sunday off the Wayuu coast. A major naval engagement is anticipated if Spanish ships contest the expected route. A decisive battle could determine the war’s end and the fate of Cuba and Porto Rico.
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Washington
Sampson
Wayui
American War Board
Admiral Sampson Arrives Off Cape Haytien With Scripps Boat
Admiral Sampson's squadron reached Cape Haytien Sunday morning off Hayti accompanied by the Kanapahaha of the Scripps-McRae press association. The slow progress is attributed to the monitors Puritan and Amphitrite expected to perform well in action.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
Sampson
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Puritan
Amphitrite
Cuba
Orient
Spain
Heavy naval clash observed near coal-carrying barges
The report notes heavy close fighting as vessels maintained tow of larger coal-carrying boats. Strong emphasis on intensity and proximity of engagements with no further detail available.
Navy report places squadron off Haiti amid defenses
May dispatch from Admiral Sampson states his squadron was off ApFraytien Hayti and likely filed Sunday. London reports Lloyds agency notes Tinorea garrison expanding and island defenses strengthened with torpedoes and heavy artillery.
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Washington
Navy Department
Sampson
Ape Fraytien
Hayti
London
Lloyd's Agem
Port Alahan
Feta
Minarea
Balueric Isles
Tinorea
Port au Prince cable reports unconfirmed battle claim
A World telegram from Port au Prince reiterates that the Antongwemery was engaged Saturday with an unknown Spanish cruiser. The issue of the reported battle is not given and there is no confirmation in Washington.
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Port Au Prince
Washington
Yale First in Porto Lorda Waters at Cape Saint Joan
The auxiliary cruiser Yale became the first American warship seen in Porto Lista waters near Cape Sian Joan on Sunday morning. The Yale dispatched a boat and reported no news of the Spanish fleet.
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ST. Thomas
W.J
Yale
Porto Lieu
Cape Sian Joan
Fifteen Thousand Volunteers Ordered to Move to Chickamauga
Washington May 9 fifteen thousand volunteers from fifteen states were ordered to move Monday to Chickamauga Park for organization as part of a push to mobilize sixty thousand volunteers. Cabinet and War Department leaders discussed invasion plans of Cuba with 66,000 troops and supplies already chartered for rapid deployment by mid summer.
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Washington
Chickamauga Park
To Lead Our Reinforcements Into Cube
Maj Gen Cop leads reinforcements into Cube in Washington dispatch dated May 2. The report notes strategic deployment and command placement as Allied forces move toward decisive engagement. New orders designate specific units and supply channels for the forthcoming operation.
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Cube
Washington
Cop
Troops to Cuba Soon Amid Gomez Cooperation Hope
News from Tampa reports a large invading force over 60,000 men headed to Cuba with more volunteers. Generals Shafter Wade Coppinger Brooke Miles Graham may command. Gomez aims to cooperate, while Spain's siege causes suffering among the greconcentrados as English correspondents are advised to leave.
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Gomez
Spain
Cuba
Iie
Oregon Reaches Bahia Bahia With Secret Instructions
The U S warship Oregon arrived at Bahia Brazil on May 9 at 9 45 a m carrying secret instructions. The event marks a notable development in naval movement amid ongoing operations.
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Bahia
Brazil
U. S
Oregon
Cuban Forces Near Sancti Spiritus Ready for Fight
Word from Gomez's camp in Cuba reports Cuban forces in good fighting trim near Sancti Spiritus with numbers over 12,000. The location and strength indicate heavy engagement preparations as the War news progresses.
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Key West
Gomez
Cuba
Sancti. Spiritus
Warships Ordered South to Protect Oregon
A detachment from the blockading squadron has been ordered to South America to meet and protect the Oregon Garcia and Gomez. In Kingston Jamaica reports Gomez and Garcia with 18,000 men have reached the province of Hevana.
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Oregon
Key West
South America
Garcia
Gomez
Kingston
Jamaica
Hevana
Shafter Urges Quick Work On Transports At Port Tampa
General Shafter ordered urgent speed on transport work at Port Tampa visiting the port personally. The Alami at Port Tampa loaded with pentoan bridge material for use in Cuba to cross swollen rivers during the rainy season. Miles of Shafter's staff has gone to Washington.
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Cubay
Shatter
Tampa
Port Tampa
Cuba
Miles
Gen. Shafter
Washington
No longer a secret Washington War Department notice
No secret was made at the War Department on Monday according to a brief dispatch from Washington. The item notes an official clarification or public statement resolving any ambiguity about a prior matter connected to wartime affairs.
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Washington
War Department
Jlonday
Dewey Victory Prompted Senate Praise and Action
Washington dispatch describes President's message to Congress praising Commodore Dewey for the Manila Bay victory and detailing ships and casualties. It notes Senate resolutions of thanks, a sword and bronze medal authorization, and a $10,000 appropriation, all enacted swiftly.
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Congress
Whien
Gen Brooke to receive 56000 volunteers at Chickamauga
All is bustle at Chickamauga as Gen Brooke is notified that 56000 volunteers will be sent here soon. Forty five infantry regiments nine cavalry units and four artillery batteries will arrive and form brigades divisions and corps under Gen Brooke and generals Fitzhugh Lee Joe Wheeler and Wilson. Brig generals Burt Summer Snyder and Compton accompany. Rations and water wells are being prepared and most newcomers will bivouac east of Lafayette road.
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Miles
Army
Chickamauga National Park
Cuba
Shafter
Fitzhugh Lee
War Department
Sible
Gen. Brooke
Gens. Fitzhugh Lee
Joe Wheeler
Wilson
Commu
Burt
Summer
Snyder
Compton
Lafayette Road
Chickamauga
Battlefield Station
Whole business being over in exactly 20 minutes
A terse note states that the entire affair will conclude in twenty minutes. The message offers no further details on participants, location, or outcome, leaving the exact nature of the business unspecified.
Senate Resolution Tells Dewey Thanks For Manila Victory
The senate adopted a resolution thanking Admiral Dewey for his decisive victory at Manila Bay. It commends his highly distinguished conduct in destroying the Spanish fleet and batteries and extends thanks to the officers and men under his command for gallantry and skill. It requests the president to communicate the resolution to Dewey and his command.
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United States
Olympia
Baltimore
Raleigh
Boston
Concord
Petrel
McCulloch
Manila
Cavite
Dewey
Congress
George Dewey
United States Navy
Bay of
Mianyli
William Mrindley
Executive Mansion
Admiral Dewey
Halle
Senate
Commodore Dewey
Quay
Hale
Chandler
Cocarell
Lodge
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
Manila Bay
Philippine Islands
The
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area May 10
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through the S hours ending 5 p.m. May 10 notes generally this weather with possible showers Tuesday morning. Monday temperatures recorded: 7 a.m. 45 degrees, noon 70 degrees, 2 p.m. 74 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Terribly Scalded Worker At Holtise Plant In Critical Condition
George Matthews, a 50 year old colored employee at the Holtise plant, was severely scalded Saturday night while cleaning a purifier. Fellow worker Al Laughlin shut in the steam, Matthews escaped through a manhole with exposed flesh. He is at City hospital with critical injuries. New Brighton Beach.
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George Matthews
Holtise
City Hospital
al Laughlin
Matthews
Néw Brighton Beach
Furnished rooms and shop for rent listed in notices
A column of short classified items includes modern furnished rooms at 19 W New York and 336 NY, a butchery for rent by John Fuller in Mount Jackson, a young lady wanted in a plumber's office at 349 Indiana Ave, and an Acetylene Gas ad for country houses and stores promoting Walco 3 from Pennsylvania Street. notes on oil lamps and coal comparisons appear.
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New York
Illinois St
John Fuller
Mount Jackson
Indiana Ave
Lamp. Co
Walco
Pennsylvania-st
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Congress of the United States
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