Volunteer Troop Destinations Detailed by Secretary Alger
Secretary Alger lists where volunteer troops are assigned across states and territories, detailing infantry regiments, batteries, and cavalry units to Washington Chickamauga and various regional posts with emphasis on distribution and corrections to the record. The tally shows multiple states receiving large contingents while others are assigned smaller forces reflecting strategic priorities and pending updates.
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New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Nid
Pennsylvania
Washington
Vnewer
South Carolisia
Tennessee
United States Service
Hement
Alger
George H.thomas
Colorado
Ullaaia
Warihry
Indiana
Lowa
Kentucky
Maryland
Magchinetty
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jvckey
San Franclavo
Cat
California
Oregon
Utah
San Antonio
Texas
Arizapa
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Todiau Territory
New Orleang
Arkunma
Louisiana
Mississippi
Ty Moule
Alabama
Georgia
Commanite Coastel
Amit Atene Amubenia
Europe Hails US Move on Philippines and Pacific Isles
European diplomats express interest and concern over US retention of the Philippines and potential implications for the Marianne, Pelew, and Carolines. Observers note Washington's handling of the Philippine venture could curb or invite foreign interference, with figures like Admiral Dewey and the Oregon mentioned amid debates on troop deployments and governance.
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United States
Ligegdin
Chicago
Trans-Herald
Washington
Tullivean
Spain
Philippines
Pacific
Butex
Marianne
Pelew
Admiral Dewey
London
Seti Meccan
Congress
Dockery
Devrey
Mahat
Babal
Oregon
General Miles to command Cuban invasion force
In Perana New York May 1 a sweeping war plan to end the Spain conflict moves forward. General Miles will lead the field operation from Tampa with divisions under Wade Coppinger and Shafter, while Brooke commands a 0,000 man volunteer force to support regulars in Mobile and New Orleans.
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Perana
New York
Spain
Cuba
War Department
Tribune
New Orleans
Wade
Coppinger
Shafter
Estat Yahe
Miles
Brooke
Chickamauga
Mobile
Iia
Tampa
Chic Manga
Se Gees Hgton
Riots Rock Milan and Cities Across Italy
Severe disturbances sweep Milan Verona Treviso and Brennero with mobs arming against troops. Bersaglieri repel crowds killing two students and wounding four. Fires destroy homes and streets while hospitals run full of the injured. Soldiers also fire on rioters in Genzano and Patadura. several killed and many hurt.
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Warte
Atlan
Tughno
Switzerland
Milan
Treving
Verona
Brenca
Bersagliera
Genzano
Rome
Patadora
Troopa
United States rail liquor ruling cited against commerce interference
In a May case from Brighton Indiana the rail road agent H Shoder sees the law barring liquor sales and transport declared unconstitutional as it interferes with interstate commerce. The report links prohibition to US control of Pacific regions and future territorial gains including the Philippines and Caroline Islands. Madrid notes cabinet reshuffle talk with Sagasta slated for possible ministry reconstruction.
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Ortmo Wi
Washington
H. Shoder
Brighton
Atte of
Lown
Honily
Madrid
Fuindwot Sagasta
Spanish Fort Guns Trap Yankee Gunboats Vicksburg Morrell
Spanish fort unleashes heavy fire as gunboats Vicksburg and Morrell advance. Poor Spanish marksmanship spares ships from destruction despite shells bursting nearby. Vraw, Minga, and other small craft suffer damage but remain afloat.
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Vicksburg
Morrell
Dewey's Victory Dominates Manila Bay Headlines Abroad
The Manila Bay battle dominates reports from Hong Kong and Havana as Commodore Dewey destroys the Spanish fleet under Admiral Montejo in a seven hour engagement. Vessels Vicksburg Morrill and Baltimore suffer near misses from Santa Clara batteries while pursuing a cunning Spanish trap. crew injuries listed.
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da Oriental Choten
Hong Kong
Dewyey
Montejo
Manila Bay
Dewey
Felice
Manila
Anogusti
Morrill and Vicksburg At Sea In Narrow Engagement
In a tense confrontation the Morrill and Vicksburg exchange fire with the enemy off Water Um, their 6 inch guns repeatedly striking earthworks while the Boéniers’ shots prove largely ineffective. Later the Morrill captures the Bonnin schooner Eupana and towes her to Key West. a later Cuban harbor incident ends with the Retta Doubobralad entering Havana harbor after Morrill salvos halt her approach.
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Vickuburg
Morrill
Havana
Santa Clara
Havana Harbor
Maine
Vickeburg
Morrocuntie
Cojimar
Vicksburg
Thay
Uaylight
Iain
Lilly
Morromages
Telory
Morro
Baltimore
Pene Harbor
Admiral Deweyan
Credito
Commodore Dewsy
Gulf
Jock Krupp
Hatunn
Morrill Reading
Smith
Vicksbury
Gumnera
Crags
Marrill
Jénre
Mortil
Vickaburg
Vicka ‘ Burg
Morrisl
Key Wet
Harbors Plans and Wartime Fortifications Near Gran Canaria
Fragmentary report notes 42000 Spanish troops in Gran Canaria, with authorities pushing harbor fortifications and revenue efforts. A Philadelphia physician proposes a new bullet wad to seal wounds and reduce bleeding, claiming it would aid treatment without hindering loading.
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Hirbor
Gran Canaria
Phildelphia
Arranging Photocrapte A Summer Reminder Frieze
A New York Ledger inspired method describes arranging photos and views as a decorative frieze using wide strips of cartridge paper. Place openings evenly and hang pictures at mid height to create a pleasant reminder of summer vacations.
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New York Ledger
Tady Brassey
Cole
Uiitettex
Arnweey
Philadelphia
Ser
Yucete
Dewey's Report Arrival Sparks Washington Excitement
Extra papers announce the McGulloch bearing dispatches from Dewey at Hong Kong. Officials note Dewey’s squadron engaged Spanish forces at Manila early May 1 and destroyed several ships without American casualties.
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Washington
Dewey
McGulloch
Hong Kong
Dewey Confirms Manila Victory Amid War Indemnity Talks
Washington reports Dewey announced the fortifications at Cavite were taken and Manila was at his mercy. He described heavy Spanish casualties, Spanish ships destroyed, and American forces suffering minimal losses as the fleet secured the Philippine coastal operations. The president and congress planned thanks and recognition for the admiral and his officers.
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Manila
Dewey
Rumiey
Tong
Washington, D. C
Congress
New York
World War Extra Just Dened
Hong Kong
McCulloueh
United States
Sinece
Washington
Assint
Vanderlin
Pam
Deway
Visitors arrive for Des Moines event with excursions scheduled
Des Moines expects over two hundred coaches and ten to twelve thousand visitors for a midday rail excursion tomorrow. Crews parade in the afternoon as part of the city’s visitors’ accommodations. Spanjar de Stelfest in London reports a Spanish warship believed sunk near the West Indies.
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Des Moines
Cam
Blanco Jollies The Premier Show of War Dispatch
An official dispatch from Havamanga reports that since April 30 hostilities against Gomer have intensified with great activity. Several engagements occurred and thirty two rebels were killed. one Spanish officer and three wallers wounded.
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Spantacus
Gomer
Marrid
Havamanga
Plac
Bermuda Seized War Supplies Bound for Cuba Released
The Bermuda steamer carrying a large filibuster stores bound for Cuba under General Inlixto Garcia was intercepted and held by the U.S. authorities. It has been ordered released by Attorney General Griggs and will be sent to Tampa before shipment to Cuba. The cargo included half a million rifle cartridges 300 pounds of dynamite revolvers and small arms. The Cuban junta case had been before the U.S. district court and was discontinued after War Secretary Alger approval.
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Washington
Bermuda
Inlixto Garcia
Governor's Island
Department of Combustibles
United States
Griggs
Tampa
Fla
Cuba
United States District Court
Jer
Alger
Aes
Williawn vo Bin Wife Rochunier May 7 Cable
May 7. Williams of this city, wife of the United States consul at Malaga, received a cable from her husband in Hong Kong. Cadiz reports an Englishman imprisoned for attempting to telegraph details of Spanish warship movements.
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Williawn Vo bin
Rochunier
N. YieMay
Mes. C
Spanish jerked beef seized en route to Havana from Montevideo
May 9 Key West reports the Spanish fruit steamer Fraxquite with jerked beef cargo captured off Havana by the cruiser Montgomery and brought to port. May 7 dispatch notes bread shortages and a Dutch public notice offering rewards for a dead body, with various conflicting details. A Kansas City ironworks payroll inquiry and Canary bird trade figures round out the item.
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Mountgomey
Key West
Cuban invasion prep steamer carries arms to Gomez
Tampa Bay steamer Aussie chartered by the government to transport arms and ammunition to Cuban insurgents. Captain W.T. Doral leads the expedition with General Miles’ aide and a force of infantry. Supplies include rifles, ammunition, and provisions for at least 15,000 men. landing near An Yavin area planned with pontoons and bridging gear prepared.
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W.T. Doral
Miles' Cide
Cbd
Guise Hag
Dorst
Havana
Delgado
Key West
Squailean Ind
Whitney
Gussie
Te Gassie
Cubs Uy Roou Ag
Alamo
Wade
Jefton
Lykin
Port Tampa
Bombardment Threat in Manila Sparks Global Alarm
A Manila mobilization report from London via Daily Mail and Hong Kong wires warns Spain plans to bombard Manila, fearing ruin unless the city is destroyed. The Daily Chronicle notes shifting British Commons views on American actions in the Philippines and the stirred debate among Spanish sympathizers and European powers.
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Mary
London
Mone Kong
Manila
Jane
McCulloch
Daily Chronicle
Philippines
Batiana
Spain
Individua
Short of arms and ammunition in New York
An era article notes severe shortages of weapons and supplies in New York with claims of 18,000 Coe Bana in Barnet Spring area. It describes difficulties in obtaining food and the need to cooperate with the army, highlighting desperate recovery efforts and deteriorating conditions.
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York
Key West
Howeyenn
Barnet Spring
Bayer
Hue
Pensions and Postmasters Mixed in 19th Century Confusion
A garbled 19th century record lists pensions, postmaster appointments, and political notes across several states. Names such as Adolphun W Celts Da venport and Jowesh J Houll appear amid monetary amounts and appointments. The document references postmasters, bank reserves, and a senate lands committee vote, with scattered city and county names, dates, and figures.
Fragmented 19th Century Gossip and Fashion Snippets
A garbled mix of social chatter, fashion notes, and political asides spans reviews of Paris duchesses gowns, mentions of Chicago and Rome, and scattered references to notable figures like Grover Cleveland. The piece blends fashion detail with stray opinions on politics and society, ending with uncertain commentary on colonial or European titles.
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