American torpedo boat Winslow is sunk at Cardenas
Key West reports say the U S torpedo boat Winslow was hit repeatedly during a Cuban land operation near Cardenas on Wednesday. The ship’s forward boiler blew, the rudder was torn away, and she drifted helplessly before being towed by the gunboat Hudson. Ensign Worth Bagley and four sailors were killed, with several more wounded, as the battle continued with heavy ships Wilmington and Woodson engaging Spanish batteries and gunboats. Several American casualties and ship damages are confirmed, with ongoing reporting on both sides.
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Aattery
Cardenas
Winslow
Trent
Bagley
Hudson
Wilmington
Woodson
Hitle
Intent
Ensign Worth Bagley
Osler Varnaris
J. Daniel
B. Meek Farnell
J. Paterson
J. B. Brandon
R. E. Cox
Me Iseen
M. Gray
Bay of
Antonio Lopez
Wigera
Bernado
Dianacay
Americans Repulsed At Cienfuegos Bay
Four American steam launches and barges attacked Cienfuegos on the south coast, but Spanish troops with lighthouse guns and artillery repelled the invaders. Four Spaniards were wounded, the cable station burned, and a total of about fourteen Spaniards were hurt while the eight hour fight ended with the Americans withdrawing.
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Cienfuegos Bay
The Victims Of The Winslow Disaster
Worth Bagley, the young ensign who died aboard the Winslow, was a classmate of Ensign Breckinridge, son of Major General Breckinridge, in Washington on May 12. The cross referenced note highlights their shared naval training and the somber mood as details emerge about the losses in the incident.
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Naval Academy
North Carolina
Columbian Iron Works
Baltimore
Winslow
Bernido
George Burton Meek
Clyde
John Meek
Joe
Navy
Washington
Worth Bagley
Ensign Breckinridge
Breckin
Bombardment Seen Near Cardenas by Gunboats
Officers report that Cardenas was or will be shelled by gunboats Machines and Wilmington near Key West around May 12. They believe the bombardment already occurred or is imminent, signaling intensified action in the area.
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Key West
Juctson
Cardenas
Wilmington
Death and naval actions unfold in Cuban harbor
May 12 report from Washington describes the bombardment of Cardenas and the loss of Ensign Bagley and others aboard the Winslow. It notes Meek died near Key and Lt Bernado injured, with flags at half mast and broad details of damage to Cardenas harbor and ships including the Wilmington Machias Annapolis and Hudson.
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Wey West
Bagley
Hudson
Meek
Key
Patterson
Lieut
Bernado
Winslow
Wilmington
Machias
Annapolis
Washington
Navy Department
Cardenas
Ensign Gagley
Ral- Giga
N. Co
Tunell
Venere
Valverese
Cook
J. B. Bernado
Cienfuegos
Invasion of Cuba Nears as Bombardment Unfolds
Havana dispatches describe a staged Cuban landing at Cardenas with three cruisers and three smaller vessels. Spanish forces under Col. Moncada resisted as American boats landed, and both sides suffered damage while rebels attacked inland. Red Cross nurses aided the wounded amid the bombardment. Generals Blanco and Moncado exchanged congratulations over the failed landing.
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Havana
Cuba
Cardenas
Col. Moncado
Antonio Lopez
Ligera
Col
Moncada
The
Red Cross
Blanco
Gunboat Concord sinks Spanish vessel after two hour battle
London reports a Manila to Hong Kong dispatch stating the American gunboat Concord attacked off Hailo in the Philippines and sank a Spanish gunboat after a two hour fight. Concord suffered no damage and no sailors were lost. Two Spanish ships remain in Asian waters as Dewey plans operations in Iloilo and Cebu.
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Concord
Hailo
Asialic
Hong Wong
Wunable
Admiral Dewey
Iloilo
Cebu
Alanila
Philippines
Su ccor for Manila Madrid Expedition Plans
May 12 report says forty thousand ex-officers and men rejoin regiments and a major expedition to expel Admiral Dewey in the Philippines is being formed. General Correa pledges 10,000 seasoned troops ready to embark by week’s end, transported by seven ships and supported by a powerful warship squadron under Admiral Camara.
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Madrid
Admiral Dewey
Philippine Islands
Correa
Philippines
Camara
Critics Say 20000 Troops Needed for Manila Occupation
Hong Kong reports critics of U S plans to send 5900 troops to support Admiral Dewey. They warn climate will kill half before September, and 5000 men are insufficient to face the Spaniards or occupy the islands. Work requires 20009 troops, arrivals should not come before autumn.
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Dewey
Manila
Hong Kong
Philippine Islands
United States
Admiral Dewey
Still Controls The Bay London May 312 Advices
Disturbances sweep the Philippines as reports via the Linnet Manila Hong Kong indicate widespread unrest. Naval dispatches describe growing tensions across major ports and coastal towns amid ongoing colonial governance issues.
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London
Manila
Hong Ixang
Philippines
Trial over cruelty charges ends amid public interest
The case involving Mrs. Holloway and Mr. Holloway wrapped after a lengthy trial judged by Carter. Evidence was fragmentary with one witness confirming Mrs. Holloway while Mr. Holloway offered only circumstantial proof. The proceedings drew large crowds and prominent locals commented on the outcome.
Naval officers mock Spain's armorclad fleet plan
Ridicule rises in Washington as officers doubt Spain will dispatch armored ships to confront Admiral Dewey. They warn such a move would expose Spanish coast cities, allow Dewey time to retreat, and argue Manila could be fortified while American land forces await a superior fleet. San Francisco reports steamers chartered.
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Washington
Spain
Dewey
Dewes
Manila
Big Four El Solids Deny Receivership Claim
Attorney W J Beckett president of the Big Four building and loan association denies all allegations in Oliver P Stack's receivership suit. Stack says he paid for ten shares valued at 1000 each but is told they are worth 645 54. Beckett asserts shares were issued on a five year plan with 600 total paid and 10 percent loaning, dividends added at maturity. He claims the association is solvent and that the suit stems from revenge and spite.
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Beckett
W. J. Beckett
Big Four Building and Loan Association
Oliver P. Stack
Stack
Fle
Slack
Ihe
Heavily armored craft sighted heading to Boston
Cape Ann signal station reports to Washington that a heavily armored craft, believed to be a Spanish warship, was seen moving at full speed toward Boston on May 12.
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Boston
Cape Ann
Washington
Long bitter divorce trial ends Holloways split Marion County
The case between Ches ter C Holloway and his wife Lora Holloway, one of Marion County’s longest filed at Keystone Avenue residence, ends with a divorce granted to Mrs. Holloway. Allegations centered on a servant girl named Mattie Beatty and a cross complaint accusing Mrs. Holloway of infidelity involving several named respondents.
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Lora Holloway
Chester C. Holloway
Marion County
Holloways
Keystone Ave
Holloway
Soven
Avie
Fatal Shell Wrecks Key Vessel in Battle off Cardenas
Details emerge as the Hudson and Winslow shell fight a shore battery near Cardenas. The Winslow took a four inch shell that disabled its boiler engine and steering. Lieutenant Bernado called for aid as the Hudson attempted to tow, with men thrown clear by bursting shells aboard the Winslow.
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Key Wrest
Cardenas
Hudson
Winslow
Bernado
Indianapolis Area 36 Hour Forecast
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending Thursday evening calls for fair skies with Thursday night and Friday conditions. Early Thursday temperatures ranged from the mid fifties to the mid sixties with readings at 7 am around 54 and at noon around 58. By 2 pm Thursday the temperature reached 67 as mild and dry weather continues.
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Indianapolis
Merritt chosen as military governor of the Philippines
Maj Gen Wesley Merritt of the Department of the East is named military governor of the Philippines and will command the expedition departing San Francisco next week. Eight thousand troops join the Manila operation as Washington plans rapid deployment and direct control amid undecided long term policy.
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Washington
Wesley Merritt
Philippines
San Francisco
Merritt
Manila
Merritt Arrives in Washington Sets Philippine Expedition Plan
General Wesley Merritt reports to Army headquarters after meetings with Secretary Alger and General Miles. He visits the White House for talks with the President about the Philippine expedition likely to depart from San Francisco. Merritt to depart for California soon. Senator Hanna encountered at War Office. Idaho governor orders Idaho recruits to San Francisco for the Philippines deployment.
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Washington
Wesley Merritt
Army
Alger
Mar.ge Miles
Whit House
Philippines
San Francisco
Merritt
Gen. Merritt
Hanna
Secretary of War
Flo
Mr. Tlanna
Philippine Islands
Idaho Brown
Tolise
Ida
Porto Rico Reported In Crisis Rumor Circulates
Secretary Long received a cable on Thursday afternoon and rushed it to the White House signaling urgent news. Rumors circulated that San Juan had fallen to Admiral Sampson after an eight hour bombardment and that the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius was blown up.
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Long
Washington
Quence
San Juan
Porto Rico
Sampson
Vesuvius
Bombardment of San Juan Reported by Evening Journal
An Evening Journal cable dispatch from New York on May 12 states the American fleet has begun bombardment of San Juan Puerto Rico. The dispatch confirms the start of hostilities and notes official confirmation from the paper.
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New York
the Evening Journal
San Juan
Porto Rico
Break in Wheat Prompts Market Oscillations
Chicago news reports a sensational drop in May wheat, sliding to 165 44 cents lower on Thursday morning. July wheat opened up 14.2 cents at 1.11 percent before retreating to 1.0 14. There is unconfirmed talk of Leiter exiting the wheat market, though rumors are widely discredited.
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Chicago
Leiter
Vesuvius Blown Up World Special Report
A World special from Washington reports unofficially that San Juan Porto Rico is being bombarded by Samp-Sen's fleet and that the United States may be involved.
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New York
Washington
San Juan
Porto Rico
Fragmentary note on houses and stores safety and dampness
A fragmented text references safer than coal air for a house and damp conditions. Mentions Gile Walcotts and a Pennsylvania address, 1st. The readable portion lacks a clear event or outcome, but indicates concerns about housing safety and moisture.
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Gile Walcotts
Pennsylvania
Oregon Affair Update Clears Bahia Report
The department has no new late information on the Oregon. Stock is taken on the story from Thursday morning stating she is disabled at Bahia. Latest advices reached three days ago, noting she left Gahia en route to the United States.
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Washington
Navy Department
Oregon
Bahia
Gahia
United States
American squadron bombards San Juan Porto Rico report
A London dispatch quoted by Lloyds from St Thomas Danish West Indies says American forces bombarded San Juan Porto Rico on Thursday based on English sources. The brief item notes confirmation of the action with no additional details.
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London
Lloyds
St. Thomas
Danish Weast Indies
San
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