Word from Key West on Spanish fleet action in Cuba
May 22 dispatch from Key West reports expected word of a Spanish fleet engagement near Cuba. Observers believe Sampson may have struck a blow, potentially to Cuban forts or the fleet, with heavy fighting anticipated and Spain likely to respond. Details include prize work and captain shares, and scheduled court arguments for several ships.
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Key West
Sampson
Manila
Spain
Washington
Philippines
D. W. Bolles
Hong Ktong
Willard’s
Rumor of Spanish Fleet Destroyed Off Male St Nicholas
May 23 report from a coastal steamer claimed cannons were heard off Male St Nicholas and that 12 Spanish warships were destroyed by an American squadron. Local officials say there is no fleet of 12 Spanish warships in West Indian waters and no such destruction has occurred.
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Capr Haytifen
Male St. Nicholas
Biaytien
Mole St. Nicholas
Cube
Irar Sensatigamor
Spaniards Form Third Squadron at Cadiz
May 28 report from Gibraltar states Spain is forming a third squadron named for the Princes, currently at Cadiz, with ships of the Cruisers and Barrier type, including the Nuraneics and Berroky units, as part of naval preparations.
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Gibraltar
Cadiz
Crp
Sneres
Berroky
Nuraneics
Cuban expe dition sails for Cuba from Port Tampa
May 23 report that the steamer Florida carried 409 Cubans under Gen Lacret and Col Dorst from Tampa to Cuba. About 700 in camp, 400 with Lacret and 300 with Nunez, with Cuban and American officers. Army censorship blocked news. shafter expected to lead invasion fleet as 19 transports lie in Tampa Bay. Siege artillery planned, 43 guns, 2,000 infantry, 1,800 horses. The Ardemic steamer Ardem was released by prize court after captain’s papers were found regular.
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Wasitington
Florida
Port Tampa
Cuba
Osey West
Lacret
Joseph H. Dorst
United States Army
Tampa
Nunez
Acosta
Col. Doriz
Gussie
Army
Mobiise
New Orleans
Shafter
Jie
Schoael
Owen
Port Taumpa
Hidery
Blanco
Haya
Franky
Duvana
Taylor
Shafter Leads Team as Confidence Rises
At the Nampa Bay Hotel in Tampa on May 2, leadership by Shafter is expected to boost the squad, with strong confidence expressed by the men regarding his direction and performance.
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Nampa Bay Hotel
Tampa
Missions preacher reports Alaska cruelty under flag
Rev. Sheldon Jackson, returning from a 21 year Presbyterian mission in Alaska, told Tabernacle Church Sunday that heathen cruelties persist under the stars and stripes. He described mothers fed to dogs, elders killed by sons, witchcraft tortures, and warned most gold wealth lies on the American side, with heavy suffering behind every dollar.
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Sheldon Jackson
Alaska
Presbyterian Church
Tabernacle Church
Salem
Jackson
Boundary Line
Tragic Drowning of Local Youth Edward Bowers
Edward Bowers aged 18 son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bowers of 1003 Inglish avenue drowned Sunday afternoon in Pleasant Run near West Street. He and companions swam beyond their depth. playmates attempted rescues as he sank in eight feet. Hugo Necker recovered the body and it was removed to Renihan Long and Hedges undertaking rooms.
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Edward Bowers
Harry ‘Bowers
Innglish Ave
Pleasant Run
West-st
Hugenacker
Renihan, Long & Hedges
American Fleet Faces Repaired Torpedo Boats Near Nervol
A report notes torpedo boats Maria Mola Marques Vittoria Alvano and Basan, each about 500 tons with speeds from 20 to 22 knots, being newly armed and engined at Nervol. America must move quickly to contend with these vessels plus Admirals Cervera and Camara squadrons. a letter will start in a few days, likely for Antilles and not the Philippines.
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Vittoria
Nervol
Maria Mola
Marques Vittoria
Alvano
Basan
America
Cervera
Camara
Antilles
HAS CERVERA SKIPPED WASHINGTON REPORTS MAY 23
The United States reports Commodore Seles with the tying squadron heading toward Santiago de Cuba and expected to reach by Monday after Thursday’s movement. Admiral Cervera’s squadron reportedly slipped away and may be tested by Sampson’s fleet. American ships pursue offensive measures and await decisive action near the port.
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Washington
Mondax
Seles
Santiago de
Iba
Sampson
Culyeris
Shane
Armericans
Sunday Baseball Trial Sparks Law Controversy
Legal battle over a Sunday baseball game pits the Geese team and others against a city law. Attorney Burke argues admission fees define the crime while Judge Cox questions the law’s wisdom. Seventeen players face penalties. Hogriever faces $31 fine after suspension of others. Additional notes cover a drowning in Idaho and a horse feed ad.
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Hiw
Cox
Burke
Iles
George Hogriever
Burke Willl
Circuit
Hogriever
Intianapolis
Circuit Court
Mrr
Oregon Arrives at Key West to Join Sampson Fleet
The battleship Oregon reached Key West on Monday at 10 o clock in fine trim and is expected to join Sampson's squadron after coaling. From Reading, Pa., 150 18 inch projectiles weighing 1200 pounds each were shipped for the Oregon.
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Sampson
Penter Steel Works
Reading
Oregon
Lang, Priday
Board of Strategy
Cervera
Greson
Troop Deployment to the Philippines Confirmed
Washington May 25 The War Department issued final details on troops sailing for the Philippines led by Brigadier General Thomas Anderson. The force includes the Third California Volunteers First Oregon Volunteers and heavy infantry from California totaling 125 officers and 440 men with 59 attached. They depart from San Francisco to join the expedition.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Australia
California
Oregon Volunteers
California Volunteers
Thomas Anderson
Expeditionary forces orders issued by Gen. Quis in Manila
In San Francisco May 25 orders from Gen. Quis outline a brigade of First California and Second Oregon troops plus infantry and artillery to depart for expeditionary duties. Transport ships listed include Australia City of Pekin and City of Sydney. Ship dates referenced for California and Oregon units follow, with further movements to Pacific Mail Wharf for City of Sydney onward. An unusual honor notes Commander H C Suetze assigned to command the monitor Monterey joining Admiral Dewey at Manila.
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Second
Oregon
Australia
Fourth
U. 8S. Infantry
Fourteenth
U. S Infantry
California Heavy Artillery
Pacific Mail Company
Sydney
Washington
H. C. Suetze
Monterey
Dewey
Manila
Leutze
Alert
San Francisco
Central American
Troops Embarking From San Francisco For Philippines
The order for the embarkation of the first military expedition to the Philippines has been issued. The steamships City of Pekin City of Sydney and Australia will sail Tuesday carrying a brigade of Regulars and California and Oregon volunteers. Brig Gen Anderson arrives from Portland to command the expedition.
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City of Pekin
City
Sydney
Australia
California
Oregon
Anderson
Portland
Plans for Cuban invasion near completion this week
Washington reports say 75,000 volunteers to join regulars in a swift move to Cuba, with secrecy planned. Fleet actions against Carvera expected, while President McKinley pushes aid to starving Cubans. A Cuban refugee describes the Wilmington attack near Cardenas, noting widespread destruction, casualties, and shortages in the town.
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Washington
Cuba
Battle Fought Key West Havana Light Dims
May 23 Havana searchlight at Morre castle failed during a northeast gale. Naval officers question Spanish tactics as a Thursday battle near Matanzas involved about 200 Cubans and 200 Spaniards. Reported Spanish cavalry and infantry retreat toward Havana while Cubans push toward the coast to join U S troops.
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Key West
Morre Castle
Havana
Havana Harbor
Gulf of Mexico
Matanzas
THAT CARDENAS FIGHT KILLED THIRTEEN SOLDIERS BY ONE AMERICAN SHELL
Key West May 23 Hrnesi Castro reports in a fragmentary item about a clash near Cardenas where thirteen soldiers were killed by an American shell. The report mentions a possible survivor count and ongoing reconnaissance.
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Key West
Hrnesi Castro
Police Protest Over Manila Supplies In San Francisco
May 23. The San Francisco police personnel bound for Manila protest government supply arrangements. They object to policy affecting equipment and readiness, signaling potential disruption of assignments and duty fulfillment.
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San Francisco
Manila
Fiftieth Iowa Volunteers Sail Through Indianapolis
The Fiftieth Iowa volunteers passed through Indianapolis Sunday at 4 p.m. in Pullman coaches hauled by a Big Four engine. Tampa, Florida is their destination. John S. Hunt, son of Dr. and Mrs. T. Hunt of Plainfield, is in Company F with Warren Beckwith, who eloped with Lincoln’s daughter in Chicago. Beckwith, a private, wore a dirty red necktie and diamond pin and waved to cheering crowds. his wife met him in Chicago and they hugged at the train. The men appreciated Big Four hospitality.
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Iowa
Indianapolis
Tampa
Fla
Indiana
John S. Hunt
Chicago
Young Beckwith
Indianapolis Weather Forecast For 36 Hours End May 24
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending 8 p.m. May 24. The period starts with fair tonight and continues through Tuesday. Recorded temperatures include 7 a.m. Monday at 48 degrees, noon at 78 degrees, and 2 p.m. at 79 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Viciif
Country Houses and Stores On Pennsylvania Street Lamp Burden
Readable fragment notes preference for country houses and stores over coal oil and fewer troubles with a single lamp on North Pennsylvania Street. It reflects a concern for lighting choices and street life in the local area.
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