United States Plans Immediate Cuba Campaign
Washington reports the administration has decided on an immediate military expedition to Cuba. Troops will move early next week as naval forces converge near Cuba to protect transport and defeat Spanish fleets. The plan includes 40,000 extra troops, Negro volunteers likely, with camps at Chickamauga and nearby.
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Invasion of Cuba Prep Sparks Bustle
Washington dispatch May 18 reports growing bustle in the United States as plans solidify for a forthcoming invasion of Cuba. Officials, military leaders, and allied agencies coordinate logistics, timelines, and deployments amid heightened security and public interest.
40,000 Volunteers Await Presidential Call Report
Washington May 18 92,000 volunteers are reported ready and waiting for a presidential call as plans are outlined for mobilization. The brief dispatch notes upbeat readiness among volunteers and anticipates a forthcoming executive call to action.
Merritt to Lead Philippine Expedition With Elite Troops
Washington May 18 reports indicate the war department plans a Philippine expedition of not less than 15 000 men. 5 000 will be regulars, with Gen Merritt selecting a highly trained force. Detachment of six officers and 43 men, mainly telegraph operators and electricians, will accompany the expedition. The Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers, famed as a crack regiment, join the force, boosting readiness for Manila.
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Hopeful Manila Dispatch From Fismeralda Returns
The British steamer Fismeralda arrived in Hong Kong with 30 Chinese and 20 British Manila residents. It reports Manila quiet on departure, Dewey ordering Concord and Boston toward Troilo to recapture the Saranac, while the blockade tightens. Rebels are divided, some seeking Spain, natives councils formed to conciliate insurgents under Gen Aguinaldo.
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Manila
Esmeralda
Dewey
Concord
Boston
Troilo
Spain
Aguiznaldo
Manila sugar king arrives en route to London
Victoria, May 18. T Stewart Jones known as the Manila sugar king arrives on the steamer Jimpress of India en route to London. He aims to represent Philippine commercial wishes to the British foreign office. Jerome Jones, his Manila companion, says island business stalls until a strong foreign power takes control. Otis reaches Frisco. Maj general Otis arrives with his staff to head the first Philippine expedition troop detachment. Merritt disclaims interviews as unauthorized and incorrect in New York papers.
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Spain
Foreign Policy Party of
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Spain's New Cabinet Oath Planned For Wednesday Evening
Madrid May 18 The members of the new cabinet will take the oath Wednesday evening. Senor Sagasta will assume leadership and outline the government agenda as the formation progresses.
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Senor Sagasta
Americans Near Caibarien Land Expedition Off Cuba
Havana May 18 Several American warships entered Caibarien harbor aiming to land an expedition. Gunboats Tierman Cortez Valiante Canute and Intrepida appeared near the port and exchanged fire with the Americans. No definitive outcome was reported.
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Intrepida
Aibarien
Cuba
Santa Clara
Changes in Spanish Ministry Await Castillo Return
The foreign portfolio remains pending renewal until Senor Castillo returns from Paris. Other cabinet moves include Senor Amnon as minister of marine, Bence Guamaza as minister of public works, and Senor Girou overseeing the colonies.
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Marine
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Publc Works
Senor Girou
Charleston Sets Sail For Philippines From Vallejo
Charleston departed Vallejo on Wednesday morning for a long journey to the Philippines with a rousing send off.
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Charleston
Vallejo
Philippines
Flying Squadron Proximity To Havana Spurs Naval Watch
Reports from Washington on May 18 discuss the Spanish fleet’s movements near the Caribbean. The squadron could reach many harbors within 400 miles daily, with possible positions 600 miles south of Santa Clara, Cuba, and plans to intercept Havana from the west. Meanwhile the US Navy tracks Sampson and Schley as New Orleans sails from Norfolk leaving Newark in commission.
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Santa Clara
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Cienfuegos
Yucatan Channel
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Sampson
San Juan
Schley
Wey West
Spanish Warships Sighted Near Guayaquil And Caribbean
Washington reports that Pelayo and Carlos V sailed from Cadiz toward the West Indies to join six armorclads if not destroyed, while two Spanish gunboats linger at Guayaquil. Torpedo destroyer Terror and ambulance ship Alicante near Fort de France may sail soon as signal lights reappear at night.
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Alicante
Signal Lights Tip Downed U N American Forces
Signal observers report confusion as lights tip toward Spaniards near St Pierre Martinique on May 18, with unclear actions by U S forces.
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Flying Squadron Arrives at Key West Ahead of Cuba Invasion
Key West May 18 reports the flying squadron arriving Wednesday morning with all aboard well. Naval circles believe the arrival will be followed by a joint army and navy assault on Havana, a far Atlantic target, and that the squadron evaded the Spanish fleet, remaining safe.
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Cuba
Havana
Atlantic
Washington War Heads Agree On Manila Command
All is well report from Washington notes Col. Hughes spoke with Secretary Alger and Gen. Corbin in a further conference. Arrangements fully satisfactory to the War Department and Gen. Merritt regarding the Manila command are said to be finalized.
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Alger
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Manila
Longstreet Meets War Department Over Cuba Invasion
Gen Longstreet visited the War Department in Washington on Wednesday, believed to be summoned by Secretary Alger for talks related to the Cuba invasion. Laura Hunt, using the alias Dollie Edwards, took morphine in a Bertha Bruner resort but survived after medical care. Indianapolis literary club installs new officers led by Louis Howland with A I Mason and others. Dean's Ointment advertised as skin remedy priced 30 cents.
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Longstreet
War Department
Alger
Cuba
Laura Hunt
Brazil
Bertha Bruner
Dollie Edwards
Indianapolis
Cables to be cut as US blocks Cuban links
A Washington dispatch reports Cuba will have all cables cut except those reaching the United States. Blanco remains in contact with Madrid and the naval board plans to stow the lines.
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Dorst Plans New Cuban Supplies Landing Attempt
Dorst leads another Cuban expedition from Tampa aiming to land critical supplies in Cuba. The group, under Capt. Dorst, seeks a desperate successful landing after previous failures.
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Dorst
Cuba
Japanese Minister Denies Philippines Protest Claim
Japan's Minister Hoshi met U S secretaries and said reports of a protest against American occupation of the Philippines are untrue. He noted many Japanese residents live in the islands and will be protected.
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Philippines
Islands
Adjutant General forecasts Cuban army recruit total
Near 100000 Washington reports the adjutant general expects Cuban army enlistments to exceed 160000 by Wednesday night. Over 10000 were accepted Tuesday at recruiting posts, lifting total through Tuesday night to 92580. Indianapolis forecast calls for occasional rain and possible thunderstorms through Thursday. Temperatures ranged from 62 at 7 am to 75 at noon and 78 at 2 pm.
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Adjutant General of the Army
Indianapolis
Oregon Near Admiral Sampson Fleet Report
Washington May 18 report said on Wednesday afternoon that the Oregon was within two or three miles of Admiral Sampson's fleet. It is understood she sailed almost due north from Cane Roque and then turned westward.
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Sampson
Cane St. Roque
Schley's Ships Sighted Near Miami
The Brooklin Texas and Scorpion of Commodore Schley's fleet were seen passing Miami on Tuesday afternoon, steaming south at about 14 knots, as the flying squadron presses southward.
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Brooklin, Texas
Scorpion
Schley
Battle Rumors Near Port au Prince Reported
On May 18 the Tortuga island commandant reported long heavy firing to the east of Tortuga all day Sunday. Fog prevented identification of ships and their names amid the action off Hayti.
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Port al Prince
Hayti
Tortuga
Dying Woman's Will Drawn Beside Railroad Tracks
Mrs Margaret Bolin died after being run over near Union tracks Monday night. In the coroner's office on Wednesday, John McGrath, Michael Finnigan and Matthew Klein testified about her pencil will naming her son James Bolin administrator and dividing real estate among her children. Finnigan aided as she dictated the will, with McGrath recording it by a bicycle lamp. Finnigan recalls she whispered of a pocketbook with $545, later found reduced to $2.50. Detectives to take up the case.
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Michael Finnigan
Matthew Klein
Margaret Bolin
Union Tracks
James Bolin
Mary Bolin
John Bolin
Bolin
McGrath
Finnigan
Iwlein
Coromer
Mystery Deepens in Central Park Woman's Death
The body of Madeline Bernard, 80, found hidden in Central Park shrubbery on Tuesday has been identified. She arrived from England ten months ago and worked for a wealthy American family as a nurse. Her home was with George McLeod, whom she knew in England, and a young artist she befriended left her recently, causing despondency. The case raises questions whether she took her own life or was killed.
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Central Park
Madeline Bernard
Miss Bernard
America
England
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Mcleod -Hoxt
Bernard
Mah
London
Walcot’s Pennsylvania House Ad Offers Practical Lamps
Fragmentary text references C H Walcot N Pennsylvanian house items and lamp supplies. The readable phrases hint at a store offering durable lighting goods and home comforts, with vague product mentions and geographic cue.
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