Spanish Squadron Sighted Reaching Santiago de Cuba
Washington May 20 The Spanish fleet reportedly sighted off Jamaica is likely en route to Santiago de Cuba with Cervera seeking a base at Cienfuegos or Santiago. American squadrons under Sampson and Schley remain at Key West. battle expected days away. The Geir prowls Havana harbor while details of movements are not telegraphed.
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Washington
Jamaica
Santiago de Cuba
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Havana
Key West
Cervera
Board of
Trewey
Cuba
Geir
Mayflower
Merrill
Sampson
Schley
Spain Jubilant As Cervera Fleet Reaches Cuba
Madrid reports Admiral Cervera's squadron eluded the Yankees and reached Santiago de Cuba safely. The fleet will coal at Santiago before heading to Havana. A Spanish gunboat Sandoval with infantry pushed back Americans at a recent landing near Cabanas. Public excitement grows for major forthcoming events. A London dispatch notes a sighting of Spain's powerful fleet.
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Madrid
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Havana
Sandoval
Cabanas
Batteries Sprout Like Mushrooms East of the City
A coastal survey near Havana shows Spain strengthening Havana with 14 batteries within three miles east of the city, built since war began. The reporter notes rapid earthworks and new sand piles along the shore, while western fortifications lag. The City fears delay in reduction of defenses as ships patrol close to shore.
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Key West
Cuba
Havana
Metro
Mariel
Westivaly
Harvard Sails After Repairs in Martinique Port
Hav ing completed repairs to her machinery the United States auxiliary cruiser Harvard sailed from Martinique May 20. A Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror may follow after repairs at Port de France. The V erro is expected to leave Fort de France soon, with rumors of pursuit and possible engagement near Harvard.
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Pierre
Martinique
Harvard
Terror
Port de France
Verror
Fort de Rance
Unable to Learn Sampson Fleet Location
May 20 Expectancy high among officials as Washington withholds fleet whereabouts. Navy department offers no information, leaving the search in uncertainty.
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Washington
Sampson
Navy Department
Naval alert as Spanish fleet rumored near Cuba coast
Be patient Key West reports naval officers received word that the Spanish fleet is off the south coast of Cuba and heading toward Cienfuegos, linked by rail to Havana. A large naval battle is expected to unfold soon, somewhere along the coast.
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Key West
Cuba
Cienfuegos
Havana
Unseen Works Shown in New Exhibition
A new exhibition reveals works not present a week ago, highlighting fresh pieces by local artists and expanding the gallery’s recent offerings. Curators note surprise entries and a broader range of styles on display to visitors.
A Fitting Rebu ke
Key West reports the crew of the cruiser New York has donated 500 to replace the bell in use aboard. The present bell, though undamaged, was a gift from the Seventh Regiment of New York and the crew plans to petition the Navy Department to permit returning the bell to the regiment as a rebuke for the regiment’s refusal to enlist.
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Key West
New York
Seventh Regiment of
Bej
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
In Fine Shape Crews on All War Ships
Washington May 20 The sick bays of three fleets in southern waters are now comparatively free from patients and overall health among officers and men is above average for ships long in warm climates under constant pressure. Surgeon general credits plentiful fresh meat and provisions. Manila fleet under Admiral Dewey fought a second battle on coffee. Dr Van Reypen plans to feed sailors with the best beef available and top quality mess provisions never before provided in peace or war times.
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Washington
Manila
Dewey
van Reypen
Billy Hays Quits in County Auditor's Office
Billy Hays has been relieved of his position in the county auditor's office. Auditor Smith, amid retirement plans and military service, asserts Hays was not needed. supporters say dismissal stemmed from Hays backing Beveridge over Healing in the Republican congressional campaign. Deputy auditor Shepard says Smith planned the retirement before.
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Billy’ Hays
Smith
Chickamauga
Hays
Sealing
Beveridge
Shepard
Cervera Reports Entering Santiago Harbor Strength
Admiral Cervera sent a message from Santiago dated May 18 announcing the squadron entered the port without incident. Senor Amnón informed Premier Sagasta and the queen regent, then reported to Admiralty and sent congratulations.
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Santiago
Cervera
Bella
Senor Amnon
Admiralty Office
Navy hears nothing official on Spanish fleet near Santiago
Washington May 20 The navy department at noon Friday had heard nothing officially about the reported Spanish fleet arriving off Santiago de Cuba though its arrival there is not doubted.
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Washington
Navy Department
Nefork
Santiago de Cuba
McKinley Says No New Volunteer Call Likely
Washington May 20 President McKinley expects no further volunteer calls unless unforeseen needs arise. About 125,000 volunteers have been mustered with over 100,000 already serving, while 19,000 immunes and regulars join the effort. The immune regiments are forming well and the president supports including colored volunteers in five of the ten regiments planned.
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Washington
McKinley
Mclxinley
Havana Hears Cape Verde Fleet Arrival Near Key West
Havana in nightly suspense as the Cape Verde fleet nears. Morro castle search lights sweep the harbor seeking Admiral Cervera's cruisers while harbor lights flash warnings and welcomes. Mosquito fleet commanders believe Janco has warning of the approaching ships.
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Key West
Havana
Cape Verde
Morro Castle
Cervera
Janco
Spain to Send Cadiz Fleet for Manila Relief
Reports from Madrid and Cadiz say a Spanish fleet led by Admiral Camara will sail for Manila via the Suez to relieve the Philippines. Ships named include Pelayo Vitoria Carlos V and Alphonso XIII. troops reportedly not included. The vessels, delayed a week, await orders at Cadiz amid cabinet consultations.
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Pelayo
Vitoria
Carlos V
Alphonso XIII
Cadiz
Admiral Camara
Madrid
Manila
Suez Canal
Troops Sail for Manila From San Francisco
May 20 dispatch reports Maj. Gen Otis and the first Manila detachment sailing from San Francisco aboard the City of Sydney and the City of Pekin. The Fourteenth Infantry is likely in the first wave. Cavite will receive the force and its arsenal, with Otis serving as military governor until Merritt arrives. Merritt plans to depart for Chicago then San Francisco. Howell named Merritt's private secretary. Gibraltar note says Pelayo and reserve fleet vessels still at Cadiz due to postponed departure.
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Washington
Otis
Philippines
San Francisco
Sydney
Pekin
War Department
Fourteenth Infantry
Cavite
Aferrit
Merritt
Manila
Gen. Merritt
Chicago
Iie
Ile
Philippine Islands
William F. Howell
New York
Howell
the Navy
Meacoo
Roosevelt
Gibraltar
Pelayo
First Manila voyage returns to New York port after Dewey victory
The American bark Freeman arrived at Sandy Hook after a 120 day voyage from Manila carrying hemp. Captain Cant Van Name was stunned by news of the war and the Manila naval engagement, having been away for over a year and out of touch with events.
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New York
Manila
Dewey
Cant van
Sandy Hook
Prominent Names Nominated as McKinley Army Recruits
Washington May 20 President McKinley has appointed many sons of notable figures to positions in the new army. The list includes Russell B. Harrison Webb Hayes Algernon Sartoris John A Logan Jay Cooke and others, reflecting broad family ties to political and business leaders as enlistment intensifies.
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Washington
McKinley
Russell B. Harrison
Grant
Webb Hayes
Algernon Sartoris
Gen. Grant
John A. Logan
John Jacob Astor
Senion Foraker
William Joyce Sewell
Bradlee Strong
Stewart M. Brice
Erskine Hewitt
Fitzhugh Lee
George Creighton Webb
Vanderbilt
Andrew C. Gray
Delaware
John A. Hull
House Committee On Military Affairs
Young Hobart
Col
Fred D. Grant
Hugh H. Gordon
John KB. Gordon
Georgia
John C. Breckinridge
W. H E. English
Hancock
Seth M. Milliken
Maine
Jay Cooke
Charles C. Catchings, Jr
Mississippi
Edward Murphy
New York
Food for the men at Chickamauga amid wartime supply
Chicago reports Maj. Smith ordered a massive meal supply for soldiers. In four hours he secured 1,350,000 square meals including 675,000 pounds of hard bread and 200,000 pounds of beef and bacon costing 2175.00, with excess entablatures shipped by three freight trains. In Richmond Col. Cameron gifts Gen. Fitzhugh Lee a black horse named Choctaw for the Cuban campaign.
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Chicago
Maj. Smith
Hursday
Chickamauga Park
Lee
Richmond
Bennehan Cameron
North Carolina
Fitzhugh Joe
Sent up for Life in murder near Bartletville in 1807
J T Muscogee May 20 reports Howard Hobbs, 16, convicted of taking part in the January 1807 murder of Joel J Mack near Bartletville. The court fixed life imprisonment. The victim was beheaded and dismembered, with remains scattered. Robbery motive cited. The rest of the text lists many local bargain notices and advertisements.
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Muscogee
J. T
Howard Hobbs
Joel J. Mack
Bartletville
Mack
Roosevelt Era Pack Trains In Cuba Camp Activities
Life for the Roosevelt regiment focuses on pack trains led by veteran William Hall with 189 Missouri mules and 13 man divisions. Indians from Choctaw and Chickasaw nations join the camp, plus a Woodbury Kane gift auto Colt gun unit valued at $8,000. Barrowe and Tiffany arrive to join the regiment as social notices and promotions unfold. Bryan Enlists as a Private in Nebraska militia, while expecting to be colonel, as state law requires officers to be elected by the men.
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San Antonio
Tex
Roosevelt
William Hall
Indian Territory
Brinkstone Johnstone
Sitting Bull
Woodbury Kane
R. Stevens
Hallett Alsop Barrowe
New York
Cuba
Barrowe
Fifth-ave
Willie Tiffany
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Third Regiment
Nebraska
Sad News Marks Opening of Grand Opera Concert
In New York on May 20 at Wallack's theater the Royal Italian Opera Company was to perform La Favorita but curtain delays led to crowd abuses while Signora Faulona learned her daughter had died. She fainted before entering as Leonora and, without an understudy, continued the role.
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New York
Leonora
Italy
Forecast for Indianapolis May 21 Weekend Outlook
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 pm May 21 calls for cloudy weather with occasional rains Friday night and Saturday. Early Friday temperatures ranged from 68 to 75 degrees with a high around 75 by 2 pm. The article also notes an oral argument on the medical license case of Burrows before the state's supreme court, with Merrill Moores, James Neel, and former Judge Elliott involved in the proceedings.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Burrows
Marion County
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Merrill Moores
Elliott
Supreme Bench
Moores
The
Law
Jas. Neel
Merritt Receives Arrival in Washington May 20
General Wasley A. Merritt arrived in Washington on Thursday, bringing news and directives from war operations. He met with senior officers to review dispatches and plan coordinated actions for the ongoing campaign.
Prize Ships Enter Key West With Prize Crews
Two more prizes head to Key West under prize crews. A steamer and a bark are reported arriving, with arms found on board the Argghauta hidden in a secret niche and confiscated. A separate report notes an eager volunteer in Mey West seeking vengeance for the Maine and assignments to army corps prepared.
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Mey West
Maine
Gomez
Havana
Key West
Arms Uncovered Key Whs t May 20
In a secret hold niche aboard the steamer Argonaute government officers found 15 large ammunition cases and 180 Mauser rifles. The Argonaut was captured off Cienfuegos by Nashville three weeks earlier, with Gen. Cortijo and 28 Spanish officers seized. Only mail and dispatches were recovered. U.S. authorities note one man said he came to help avenge the Maine and Winslow after serving 16 years.
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Argonaute
Priday
Cienfueses
Nashville
Cortijo
I ¢ Chevrett
Gunn Mie
Frais Sjonday
Maine
Winslow
Assignments to Army Corps Made Friday
Washington May 20 assignments to the army corps were announced. First corps Maj Gen Brooke with brigadiers Portland Snyder Arnold. Second corps Maj Gen Graham with Brigadiers Guenther Williston. Third corps Maj Gen Wade with Bacon Compton Carpenter. Fourth corps Maj Gen Coppinger with Bates Davis Schwan. Witth corps Maj Gen Shatter with Kent Lawton Chaffe. Sixth corps Maj Gen Wilson with Anderson Young. Seventh corps Maj Gen Lee with Hawkins Burt Bates. Department of Pacific Maj Gen Merritt and Otis with Pennington Randall. Cavalry division Maj Gen Wheeler with Henry Sumner.
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Washington
Brooke
Portland
Snyder
Arnold
Graham
Guenther
Williston
Wade
Bacon
Compton
Carpenter
Coppinger
J. C. Bates
Davis
Schwan
Witth Corps
Shatter
Kent
Lawton
Chaffe
Sixth Corps
Wilson
Anderson
Young
Seventh Corps
Lee
Hawkins
Burt
Bates
Department of Pacific
Merritt
Otis
Pennington
Randall
Wheeler
Henry
Sumner
Ordered to Move to California via Southern Pacific
In New Orleans on May 2 the Eighteenth and Twenty-third U S infantry, camped here for weeks, received orders Thursday night to pull up tents and depart for California over the Southern Pacific, with the Philippines as their ultimate destination. They started Friday noon.
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New Orleans
U. S
California
Pacific
Philippines
Cuban War Update Narrows to Havana and Santiago
Reports state General Gomez nears Havana while Garcia besieges Santiago with notable doubt. The latest authentic American accounts indicate Cuban forces under arms are few. they can harass Spaniards but cannot mount a move of real military consequence.
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Gomez
Havana
Garcia
Santiago
No-man's-land residents press park board for damages
About 16 residents of No-man's-land along White River, ragged and living in shanties, appeared before the Board of Public Works on Sunday. Represented by Attorney Bob Smith, they sought higher damages for their makeshift homes built on land slated for park use. Each owner valued their hut higher than the board's assessment, with the board delaying decisions while considering remonstrances.
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Board of Public Works
No-man’s Land
Greenlawn Cemetery
White River
Bob Smith
Wno-Marns-Land
Board of Works
Jach
Public Works Awards and Bids for City Improvements
The Board of Public Works awarded cement walks on Alabama and College avenues, gravel roads on Forest Avenue, and sewers on Davidson and Beecher Streets with bids from J M Dunn H C Roney W H Abbott & Co and others. Paving bids for Morris Street with wooden blocks were deferred. Petitions for cement walks on Ohio and State avenues and Twenty first Street, plus a main sewer on Beecher Street, were filed.
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Board of Public Works
Alabama St
Achusatis-Ayve
St. Clairst
P.M. Quinn
Alabama
Tieventh
J. M. Dunn
College-ave
Fourteenth
Fifteenth-sts
F. MM. Dunn
Forest-ave
Washington-st
Second Alley
J. H. Roberts
Davidson-st
Michigan
St. Clair
H. C. Roney
Davidson
Pine
Washington
W. H. Abbott & Co
Morris St
Madison-ave
West-st
Hoosier Construction Company
Dakota-st
Capital Paving and Supply Company
White River
Ohio-st
Nobile
State Ave
Central
Colegeave
Beecher St
Pleasant Run
Naomi St
Acetylene Gas Debate Among Insurgents Revealed
Army officers report in a May 20 dispatch from Pennsylvania noting skepticism about acetylene gas as a lighting option for country houses and stores, claiming it is safer and less troublesome than coal oil and a single lamp, attributed to C. H. Walcott of 142 Washington.
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C. H. Walcott
Washington
Army
Pennsylvania
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