Clash at Havana Bay Aboard the Mayflower Report
Aboard the Associated Press dispatch boat Kate Spencer off Havana on May 18 details a clash between American vessels and Spanish batteries at Santa Clara. The Alphonso XII and a convoy maneuvered to breach the blockade, while the Mayflower and Vicksburg pressed a counterattack and shellfire erupted along the coast. Thirteen shots from Krupp guns fired at distant ships, with mixed results and no hits within 200 yards of American boats.
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Havana
Rinaker Gang
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Huster
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Associated Press
Kate Spencer
Wong
Vicksburg
Chey
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Key West
General Blinco
Veksburg
Morrill
Haviu Harbor
Washingon
Tilly
Blinco
Gminghition
Ets
Aho
Rene Pal
Sten
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Phonwo
Inghare Mbose
Morroenade
Gilly
fAny
Lilly
Santa Clara Battery
Fred
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Hnebos'a
Amd
Taruitle
Tongay
Helene
Chargy
Colime
Morera Castle
Isbiel
Vicksburg Uist
Alphonsi
Cours
Cruiser Wilmington Sinks Spanish Trap Off Havana
United States cruiser Wilmington sank a drifting Spanish derelict east of Havana after fearing a trap. A Spanish schooner laden with junk lured torpedo boats, but Wilmington fired four shells to send it to the bottom. An American gunboat later rescued John Jovan and carried dispatches from General Gomez to Commodore Watson. Gomez’s forces are believed hopeful, with Spanish troops moving westward along the coast.
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Fly
Associated Press
United States
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Havana
Wilemington
Havang Harbor
Commaander Todd
General Gomez
Key
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Coant
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Java
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Bne
Watson
Gomez
Jova
Kove
Sprninnl
Jorn
Port Eee
Navy Bulletin Confirms Cuban Theater Movements
The navy department bulletin notes Admiral Dewey informed officers will be sent to Manila aboard the City of Pekin. About 1,200 troopers to Havana and reports of Spanish fleet movements from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Also mentions permission for German steamer to pass, and proposed prisoner exchanges.
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Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean
Navy Department
Abe Way
Publica Thant
Dewey
Ion Uni
Mania
Pekla
Mc Koight
London Times
Havana
Polyrin
Nile
Myritedone
Cardenas
Teresa
Mission of the Uncas Fairer Exchange Attempted
The report claims Spaniards captured American correspondent Charles Thrall and Hayden Innes, with Unenx commander aiming to swap them for Bayeniah prisoners. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Wataan
Charlen Thrallgil Hayden Innes
Spaniah
Whine Relegas
Unenx
Ensign Bagley's Funeral Held in Washington Tribute
Ensign Bagley remembered with a national, blue and white tribute at the Capitol rotunda. Thousands file past the casket as officials, veterans, and schoolchildren honor the first officer killed in the war with Spain. The body was then laid to rest with a military ceremony at Fort Meade. Cavalry horse procurement planned at Fort Meade with 500 horses to be purchased.
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Pu Raleigh
North Carolina
Casin
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Yenter
Bailey
Capitol
State of Washington
United States
Fort Meade
Teant
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Daliain
Sioux
Carr
Bigelaw
Montana
Collision at sea sinks British steamer Denholm
Norwegian steamer Klondike arriving Liverpool with heavy bow damage reports it collided with the British steamer Denholm on Saturday night. Denholm sank with twelve crew members missing or drowned. Nine survivors were rescued and brought to Liverpool.
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Klondike Canane
Beltrat
Benholma
Voonder
Liverpool
Klondike
Saturda
Denholm
Hunter
Cabinet says no change in situation on Cuba invasion plan
Washington May 18 a White House meeting between cabinet members and lawmakers concluded there has been no material shift in the Cuba invasion situation. A Senate submission of army appointments and an all colored regiments proposal drew delegation from prominent black leaders urging ten Immune regiments be composed entirely of colored volunteers and that Captain Thomas S. Kelley be appointed colonel of one regiment with General Miles' support.
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Trooja
Washington
Senate
Pinchusek
Cok Onel James Lewis
Judson W. Lyons
Cuba
Alger
Thomas 8. Kelley
Louisiania
Kelley
Miles
Regulars to Merritt for Philippine expedition plan
Washington May 18 Colonel St B Mughes inspector general with headquarters in New York conferred with the war department on regular troops for the Philippine campaign. He favored a larger share of weakened troops for the duties of military governor of the Philippines, beyond the initial mission. Secretary Algor was considering withdrawing three regiments from Tampa and Hendin to Subic Bay for the expedition.
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San Francisco
Washington
St. B. Mughes
New York
Wat Department
Merritt
Tix
Philippines
Lim la
Algor Lu
Tampa
Hendin
Fran Igen
Fire in Baltimore destroys Old Bay One complex
Baltimore May 18 The pleasure office building and sheds with contents of the Old Bay One pine between this city and Richmond burned this afternoon Losses estimated at 250 000 Some people favor peace at any price while others want anything that happens to be on the bargain counter
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Miers
Baltimore
Richmond
American Vessels Vigilant Against Spanish Fleet Near Cuba
American blockading ships remain vigilant off the Cuban coast awaiting any Spanish movement. Commodore Watson warns of possible Spanish approach around Cape Antonio as torpedo boats and fast yachts keep communications with Key West. Army movements are not anticipated while the Spanish fleet stays in American waters.
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Kate Spencer
Tayana
Associated Press
Cape Antonio
Cuba
Morang
Commodore Watson
Vaucaucla
Yucatan Channel
Cienfuegos
Cabin
Vewivlew
Havana
Condevenlite
Legazpi
Santa Clara
Ant
Unconfirmed report on torpedo explosion at harbor
An unconfirmed dispatch says an American waxxel removed torpedoes at Ca Dhawy Harbor and a blast sank a small gunboat with seventeen crew, with conflicting reports from Key West and Madrid. Other notices recount a separate explosion off Comienus blamed on negligence, killing all aboard.
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Tayana
Key West
Madrid
Havana
Comienus
Ave
Spaulih
Willington
Busy Day at Chickamauga Camp Grounds
Chickamauga park vies with a record bustling scene as volunteer regiments flood in. The Second Wisconsin Infantry joins the Michigan unit, tents rise by 7 a.m., and gear stows, while 7 000 men are set to encamp tonight.
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Chickatenym Parc
Wisconkiy Infantry
Pari
Michigan
Ue Park
Une Pr
Cubans Become Volunteers in Spain Forced Military Enlistment
Kingston May 17 0p m Provisional Cuban government calls insurgent sympathizers to garrison cities and orders all men between 13 and 20 years into volunteer ranks. French steamer Fulton carries Refi Rees and hundreds of volunteers. Spain deploys police to root out Cuban sympathizers as food ships sail and coal shipments arrive for Cuba relief.
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Haenlon
Morcatter
Kingston
Hinuco
Vonwriplon
Refi- Rees
Fulton
Java
Herrewly
Briuy
Lapk
Vniere
Saath
Watch for the Oregon and ships near Santa Lucia
A damaged dateline from New York May 1 describes a large warship sighting near Santa Lucia in the West Indies and reports another squadron believed to be the Spanish fleet shadowing for the battleship Oregon. Sightings were noted to the northward with ships heavily weighted for alert status.
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Klee
Greabaut sinks in St Lawrence flood amid odd German nativities
May 18 Ogdensburg reports revenue cutter Greabaut sinking after bow section of 48 feet swung forward during entry into Canadian waters. Town flooded to twenty five feet, Comanche yacht escorted to New York for government handover. Washington Star notes arrests for shouting “Freed fish” on Madison Street, with Judge Scott hearing case and a teen acquitted.
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Ogdensburg
Greabaut Wiselt
Naval Service
Hanna
St. Lawrence Canal
New York
Washington
James Coates
Thomas Brooks
Madison
Mystery Cannonade Near Galveston Sparks Naval Theories
Reports from Galveston May 18 say the Norwegian steamer Tranall heard heavy artillery about 100 miles off while enroute to port. Observers speculate a patrol boat practice or scouting for the Spanish Capa Verde fleet, with ships and gunboat types mentioned. The article notes many pattern jams and promotions from West Point selections.
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Gaveston
Galveston
Tranall
Rogrexsa
Gulf
Curacen
Sampson Bombards San Juan Forts Off Puerto Rico
News from St Thomas May 14 reports Admiral Sampson's squadron bombarding the San Juan de Puerto Rico defenses for about three hours. Ships involved included the New York Town Detroit and Montgomery. one American killed, several wounded, and heavy fire from the forts with limited damage to ships. The operation aimed to destroy fortifications and deny harbor refuge to Spanish ships.
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Indiana
New Yorke
Detroit
Washington
Navy Department
Saynpson
St Thomas
Sandun
Flagsbreak
New York
Sampson | Bsampson
Realogy
Associa Led
Presa
Yale
Thom
Tudiahn
Terror
Amphitrite
Montgomery
Winnyatnek
Porter
Davann
Vin Kingston
San Tin
San Juan
Uni
Peeunene
Mme Sampson
San Juan de Puez
Rica
Martinique
San Tuan
St .Thomon
Sampson
Capetain Brond
Towa
Dal
Banduan
Frank Widemark
Séamin
Samuel Mellman
Jey Weeken
Marine M. Gi Mérkty
Élbow Lroken
R. G. Hil
John Mitch M
London
Hayu
Muna de Puerto Rico
Adda
Evening News
Morro Castle
Kwo Hielng
Trim
York
Murtiaulye
Associated ‘Frescont, Daunte
St Thowne
West Indies
Tn Associatei Press
San Juan de Puerto Rico
Baipson
Meube
Topeka Man Killed In Bed In Apparent Shooting Case
A Topeka man was found dead in bed with two gunshot wounds, initially suspected as a burglary gone wrong but now under doubt as investigators examine possible motives and suspects. Nearby reports mention a wider confusion with unrelated notes on ships, food embargoes, and market rates reflecting a period of turmoil.
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Ava
Hira
Howe
Topwka
Kim
Collins
Mim
Spaniard Kills a Mate Aboard Ship Mecca Report
May 14 dispatch from Tosteai states the schooner Jen nie Buller, sailing from Cienfuegos, lost her mate John Purchase of Portland, Maine, killed by Spaniards before leaving port. Purchase allegedly tried to force a action and was fatally assaulted.
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Tosteai
Jennie Buller
Cienfuegos
John Purchase
Vortland, Mer
Purchase
Sagasta in Madrid cabinet talks amid bread supply fears
Reports from Madrid on May 11 note Sagasta facing difficulties forming a new cabinet as unrest grows over bread supply tied to bakeries. May 13 London dispatches say 900 Spachhardy killed in a flight with insurgents, location undisclosed. Despatches from Cavite and Chattanooga describe troop movements and wartime updates with scattered details.
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Forum
Dupinees Heron
Maderat
Madrid
London
Wilmington's Shells Burn Cardeñas in Harbor Action
In a night engagement off Cardeñas bay seventy miles west of Mayaguana the American torpedo boat Winslow presses into the harbor with Wilmington and Machin behind. Spanish gunboats and shore batteries deliver heavy fire but the Winslow and Wilmington sustain severe damage, yet the crew and Captain Todd persevere, the city ablaze as smoke and shells scatter across the harbor.
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Wilmington
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Wilo
Reparty
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Fregaventa
Halle
Hudaon
Port Dow
Toads
Wilblington
Jude
Bawnzy Nayley
Wiz Toni
Abd Id
Din
Wennien
Spanish Vessels At Martinique in Turbulent Skirmish
New York reports Spanish warships near Martinique engaging in a tense patrol. Torpedo boats and cruiser activity increased as the Tarvard requested seven days in port at Saint Barbe for repairs. Aboard officers noted constrained machinery and ongoing signaling with ships off Saint Pierre.
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Hernla'y
Orth
Mardinigie
Port de Jane
TMG
Tarvari
St. Burney
Building Collapse Buries Workers on 110th Street
New York May 4 A building under construction on 110th Street collapsed burying several workers. Names mentioned include Athor Kapinaki Pred Tiebher and Sally Ford. Six workers were injured with one or two believed dead.
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Tiiat
Athor Kapiiniaki
Tiebher
Sally Ford
Ie Fured
Tayo Billy
Plans for invasion delayed by Spanish meet in West Indian waters
May wartime dispatch notes material changes in war department plans for an immediate inclusion of Cuba as a factor. The report cites the presence of the Spanish fleet in West Indian waters as a cause for delay. Three coast and harbor lights in the area are ordered extinguished with further notice.
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Warhingtiy
War Department
Cibo
West Indian
Malaga
Spain
Spaniards Confident of Ploulia Victory Over Baupsnia Squadron
London May 16 Madrid correspondent of the Standard reports Spaniards express confidence that their fleet will engage and defeat Baupsnia warships in the West Indian waters. Papers echo popular expectation of prompt results from the Spanish fleet appearing off American warships, relying on torpedo boat destroyers to shift the balance.
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London
Madrid
Standard Saga
Winslow at Key West War Update Reported Today
May 4 War news from Winslow at Key West describes Wilington and Halley arrangements and possible movement toward the front. The text notes resolutions in Milwaukee supporting government wartime actions and mentions Admiral Cervera and Spanish squadron dynamics amid oceanic operations and Caribbean engagements.
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Winslow
Nam Halley
Willigton
Winklaw Gall
Jewax
Willington
Milwaukee
Gover
Sinsee
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