Norwegian Steamer Delivers News Of Spanish Warship Capture
Kingston Jamaica May 21 The Norwegian steamer America from Baltimore has arrived at Port Antonio with word of a Spanish warship capture. En route off Cape Maysi eastern Cuba an American warship towing a vessel believed to be a Spanish gunboat was observed. the tow vessel may have been the St Louis or St Paul. Spaniards misread the situation and cheered thinking she was sunk as the American force withdrew.
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America
Baltimore
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Bventh
St. Louis
St. Paul
Cape Maysi
Cuba
Last Chance for Passage from Cienfuegos Sails
Kingston Jamaica May 21 The steamer Azul sails to Cienfuegos to ferry Americans and others seeking escape before the blockade tightens. The Adula may return by Tuesday stopping at Trinidad, with more seeking passage aboard. Rumors from the navy department dispute the boldness of Captain Clark and outline orders about protecting the battleship, while the Oregon heads to Wey West to join Rear Admiral Sampson.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Azul
Cienfuegos
Adda
Trinidad
Arcadia crew report Puerto Rico defenses vulnerable
A Little More New York reports gossip from Arcadia passengers arriving from San Juan that Portob Rico defenses would have surrendered if Admiral Sampson pressed longer. Four of nine big guns were dismantled with fortifications badly damaged as hundreds of shots hit the shore works. Killed range 20 to 60 as the fleet withdrew leaving the Terror monitor to a furious Spanish response.
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New York
Arcadia
San Juan
Porto Rico
Sampson
Rabbit's foot and four-leaf clover credited for Dewey victory
San Francisco dispatch claims superstition determined Admiral Dewey's success in the Philippines. Dr W L Chapman, Gaelic surgeon, sent a rabbit's foot and clover to Dewey, who said Gridley won the toss and will wear the rabbit's foot while Dewey bears the clover. The Gaelic's return trip from Hong Kong coincides with the victory.
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San Francisco
Dewey
W. L. Chapman
Hong Kong
Dr. Chapman
Admiral Dewey
Capt
Gridley
Olympia
Garcia at Bayamo Forces Rebels to Abandon Esperanza
Lieutenant Penny reports General Calixto Garcia in Bayamo while Spaniards retreat from the interior. He confirms Cuban ability to hold the region and notes President Masso at Sabastopol after Esperanza fell to repeated Spanish assaults.
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Esperanza
Washington
Lieut.Penny
Nassau
N. P
Calixto Garcia
Bayamo
Rowan
Penny
President Masso
Sabastopol
Puerto Principe
Iha
Accident on Yosemite drill tears deck at sea
In Norfolk on May 21 the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite, manned by the Michigan naval reserve, fired a main battery gun during drill outside the capes. The blast tore up the thin deck for several square feet before the ship returned to port for repairs.
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Norfolk
Yosemite
Michigan‘. Naval Reserve
Capes
Brave Captain Clark Defies Spanish Fleet Threat
Washington dispatch May 21 reports Captain Clark aboard the battleship Oregon declaring he is not afraid of the whole Spanish fleet as his ship undertakes a voyage. The remark signals bold resolve amid tense naval presence during the period.
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Washington
Oregon
Shipyard repairs planned for vessel with steel deck sheathing
The vessel will be sent to Newport News ship yard for repairs and will receive steel decking to prevent future incidents.
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Newport News
American and Spanish pupil soldiers clash in Parkage battle
An open field on Broadway near Sixteenth Street hosts a planned clash between pupil soldiers from Park-age public school and a Spanish troop. Master Sidwin Henderson leads the American brigade, with Vic recruiting. 18 Americans and two Spaniards enlisted. Rain disrupts start as youths camp at Park-area, officers and judges’ families among participants.
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Broadway
Sixteenth and
Seventeenth-sts
Park-age
Seventeenth-st
Sidwin Henderson
Vic
Naval Strategy Board
Cape Verde
Park-are
Cox
Forecast for Indianapolis Weekend Weather and Events
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through Sunday shows cloudy skies with possible showers and a drop in temperatures after Saturday noon. A pleasant long-range program is promised next week at Fairbank featuring Titenia the Paris sensation, Frank Cushman, Blanche Seymour, War and Curren, and the Van Aukens with new band music and matinees midweek.
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Fairbank
Titenia
Paris
New York
London
Frank Cushman
Blanche Seymour
Manson
Superba
Éarker
War
Curren
van Aukens
Harness and Seadies FLL Herrington Market Street
Fragmentary OCR notes mention addresses 138 ER Market St and 140 E Market with references to names Harness Seadies Herrington and dinning terms. No clear event or outcome.
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Market St
Admiral Cervera Seeks Santiago de Cuba After Victory
From Madrid and Havana reports say Admiral Cervera with his fleet has reached Santiago de Cuba. A Havana telegram says insurgents have declared for Spain and are uniting against the Americans.
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Madrid
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Havana
Spain
Wreck at Chickamauga Kills Five Privates
Chattanooga Tenn May 21 A military train carrying First Missouri infantry to the park at Chickamauga wrecked at Rossville five miles out at nine o clock Saturday morning Five privates were killed and twelve injured The train was struck by a regular passenger train as it moved toward the park Also notes the War Department plans to invade Cuba and slower muster of volunteers and discipline for Cowboys.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Missouri
Chickamauga
Rossville
Cowboys in camp as regiments train at San Antonio
Snowy canvas villages sprout across camp as discipline wanes and rival companies vie to prove best soldiers. Lieut colonel Roosevelt oversees maneuvers while Woodbury Stane leads machine gun detail. Rev H E Brown arrives in grass colored suit. the Smoked Yank from Chicago notes Grigsby cow boys arriving from Sioux Falls bound for Chickamauga.
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San Antonio
Tex
Roosevelt
Woodbury Stane
Troup K
H. E. Brown
Prescott
Campaz
Chicago
Col. Grigsby
Cowboy Cavalry
Sioux Falls
Chickamauga
Ivery
Fleet pursuit of Cervera eyed as Spanish fleet may sail
Washington May 21 An administration official says if latest reports are right the Spanish fleet has left Santiago and a great naval battle may soon occur. The war board relies on official sources and vows prompt action by Sampson and Schley squadrons, though public details remain restricted. The board, led by Admiral Sicard and Capt Crowninshield, with Capt Mahon and Capt Barker, reviews maps and cables to locate Cervera and coordinate the attack at earliest practicable moment.
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Washington
Santiago
Madrid
Cervera
War Board
Sampson
Sedley
Strategy Board
Bord
Admiral Sicard
Crowninshield
Bureau of
Avigation
Mahon
Naval Authority
Barker
Newark
Key West
Long
Schley
Fixing for a Battle Key West
May 21 report says American naval plans are complete and capable of success with negotiations for peace likely within a month. Circles with info claim the Cape Verde fleet reached Santiago de Cuba and may stay hidden while Cervera declines battle. Analysts note Spain could resupply Blanco then return to face the American squadron, though Sampson’s force weighs heavily.
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Key West
Cape Verde
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago Harbor
Cervera
Blanco
Atlantic
Pelayo
Sampson
South Dakota Attorney General Grigsby Noted Civil War Veteran
Col Grigsby, current attorney general of South Dakota, is highlighted as a Civil War veteran. He endured imprisonment at Andersonville and twice at Florence, D.C., serving in Sherman's command and earning the nickname the Smoked Yank.
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South Africa
Col Grigsby
South Dakota
Andersonville
Florence
D. C
Sherman
Yank
Army presses forward as navy readies for Manila invasion
Washington May 2 The army accelerates preparations for the Manila expedition sending troops to San Francisco as quartermasters and commissaries rush to supply equipment The plan for an immediate Cuba invasion remains but sailing dates from Tampa cannot be fixed yet The effort to muster 125000 volunteers proceeds slowly with about 103000 accepted through Friday A barber William Owen 85 at 9 Indiana Ave attempts suicide with a gun claiming accidental discharge after drinking. hospital says he will likely recover
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Washington
Army
Navy
San Francisco
Manila
Cuba
Long
Miles
Tampa
William Owen
Indianaave
New York-st
City Hospital
Owen
Improvement Soon Noticed in Hood's Sarsaparilla Use
Indianapolis resident N OT Cline, a steward at the Denison hotel, began Hood's Sarsaparilla on May 13 1898 seeking a blood purifier. He soon felt the good effects and reported improvement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
N. OT. Cline
Denison
Washington St
Hood
Safer Lighting: Country Houses Prefer Oil Lamp Cited
A fragment quotes C. H. Walcott at 142 North Pennsylvania Street noting that country houses and stores prefer oil lighting as safer and easier to light than coal oil and a single lamp.
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C. H. Walcott
Pennsylvania
Whey West in coma after eventful day in war
Will Cervera skip New West reports Whey West in a comatose state following the most eventful day of the war.
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Cervera
New West
Whey West
Baltimore Scene Echoes Civil War Spirit At Camp Alger
Washington May 21 Camp Alger near Washington grows fast with over 7000 troops including Sixth Massachusetts and regiments from Pennsylvania New York Ohio Illinois New Jersey and the District of Columbia. Heat and water shortages strain the camp as Gen Graham arrives to take command.
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Washington
Camp Alger
Here
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Illinois
New Jersey
District of Columbia Regiment
Fairfax
Alexandria County
Graham
Baltimore Welcomes Fighting Sixth Massachusetts Troops
87 years after the Sixth Massachusetts troop route through Baltimore ended in riot and casualties, the regiment again passed the city en route to Camp Alger. Mayor Nalister led a grand reception as crowds cheered them toward Camden station. In Lincoln, Nebraska, W. J. Bryan was named colonel of the formulating Third Nebraska regiment.
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Baltimore
Camp Alger
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska Regiment of Volunteers
Hamp- Reads
Massachusetts
Old
President Institution
Camden Station
Nalister
Boys In Blue
Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska Regiment
Blockade Strengthened at Havana Amid News Jubilation
May 21 reports say the American squadron reinforcing the blockade around Havana has been joined by additional vessels. Cuban papers praise Admiral Cervera with claims of U.S. warships pursuing him toward Santiago de Cuba. In Newport News five of six boilers are installed on the new ship Kearsarge, with work likely to finish the remaining boiler aboard soon.
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Havana
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Newport News
Local Military Shuffle Prompts Rumpus in Ranks
Fragmentary report notes Republicans accuse a move as a trick to tick off a rival. It mentions Lieutenant Colonel Victor Virigia once consul to Panamba and Bristol general of the civil war, with Bry 8 leading a muster roll. It suggests Bry may be elected colonel.
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Leutenant
Victor Virigia
Panamba
Bristol
Bry
Smokeless powder to be issued to ships rapidly
Captain Charlie O Niel chief of ordnance plans wider use of smokeless powder. Newark now in commission fitted with smokeless powder for secondary and main batteries. Marblehead and Prairie also equipped. Daily smokeless powder production rises. ships to receive supplies soon. Coast Defense Fleet in New York authorized to buy vessels and enlist 3000 men for coast patrols with two 9 inch guns on each boat. Hampton Roads remains impassable as three new 28 inch guns are installed and signals linked between ships and forts.
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Washington
Charlie O'Niel
Bureau of Ordnance
Newark
Norfolk Navy Yard
Marblehead
Prairie
New York
Senat
Naval Auxiliary Coast Defence Fleet
Erbe
Genere
Navy Department
Eaulpp
Maine
Texas
Hampton Roads
Norfolk
xBree
Brick Falls From Building Hitting Carpenter Cloud
A brick dropped from an upper level at a Virgin vias Wye and Delaware street construction on Friday struck carpenter L L Cloud on the head. He suffered a serious gash and requirement for medical attention. The contractor reportedly violated building ordinances by not properly covering flooring timbers.
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Cloud Kurt
Virgin Vias Wye
Delaware St
Grrpenter L. L
Agents Wanted to Sell Dewey and War Bonds in Cincinnati
Classified notice shows agents sought by Forshee & Co of Cincinnati and Annst New York to sell Dewey and war bonds. Mentions harness feeds for horses and a Missouri straw company, with 37 Menum listed as an address or contact.
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Dewey, S Forshee & Co
Cincinnati
New York
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