Kansas City Grain and Livestock Summary May 11
Kansas City markets show mixed grain futures and steady live stock. Wheat and corn futures range on May contracts while cattle receipts and prices vary with Texas steers and cows, with steady to firm demand noted. Chicago grain and live stock reports follow with usual regional updates.
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Spanish Mob Attacks Soldiers and Torpedo Boat Destroyer Loss
A mob of Spanish civilians fights soldiers near Logroño with improvised weapons, repelled by cavalry and onslaught by women. A Spanish torpedo boat destroyer reportedly blew up off Gibraltar, destroying the vessel and causing many casualties. A separate report notes a grain warehouse fire early today.
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Insurgent Chief Demands Oath as Manila Unrest Grows
May 12 report from New York notes Gen. Aguinaldo issuing a proclamation to insurgents in Manila to disobey Dewey and U.S. counsel Wildhaar. Fighting persists in outlying districts, while natives resist local Spanish officials despite the proclamation. Wealthy Philippine families seek to pledge allegiance to the United States and a powerful Cortes family pushes for permission to hire telegraphers for McKinley’s administration.
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Spanish Fleet Sightings Reported Missing Near Cádiz
Inquiries into ships arriving from the Canary Islands Madeira Teneriffe and Gibraltar find no trace of the Spanish fleet. The British steamer Galecia, which left Caudle on April 29, reports no sighting of the fleet there.
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Madeirra
Galecia
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Germany seeks indemnity pay over Philippine occupation plan
Germany plans to extract indemnity from Spain by asserting a lasting U S occupation of the Philippine islands. The German consul at Mountville reportedly pushed hard to influence other powers, citing suffering under Gavice and seeking control of the Philippines through Spain's indemnity. The move is linked to the Austrian Emperor and figures in high table diplomacy.
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Germany
Philippiine
United States
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Iis
Philiards
Spain
Vis
Austelt
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Fireworks shop fire in Prapapenvura claims multiple lives
A massive blaze at the McCadden fireworks establishment on Market Street results in three confirmed deaths and several missing. The six story building is largely destroyed within an hour, with adjacent firms like Wall Paper Co and hardware companies damaged. Fire origin traced to the second floor amid a rapid spread.
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Whalegale
McCadden
Tunal Wail Paper Co
Brainard and Armstone Sonel Suk Company
Keadly Mardware Company
Charleston ordered to sail with relief to Dewey
Washington May 11 McKinley signed the resolution extending the terms of Congress to Dewey. The cruiser Charleston is to depart immediately with ammunition and relief supplies for Dewey and will leave San Francisco today. All powder shot and shell for the fleet have been assembled at San Francisco awaiting transport.
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Philippines
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Expecting News and Orders Across Navy and State
The Navy Department awaits hourly advices from Sampson with expected important news. A final decision was reached that Mies and stall sill lease tomorrow for Tampa en route to Cuba. Ten workmen were injured by a gas explosion in a new water works tunnel under the lake near Cleveland.
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Wounded Sgt Watworth Aids Naval Relief Effort
New York City figures coordinate National Society of Colonial Dames aid for the Navy. Surgeon General Roypen ships oranges and lemons to the naval ambulance Solace at Norfolk. Dr Van Reypen inspects the Solace finding low sickness aboard fleet vessels awaiting Cuban ports. Fleet Motor news notes Berlin motor progress and future tax implications. Scarlet flowers show resilience to frost, per report.
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Spanish naval movement from Cadiz reported
A Cadiz despatch says fifteen Spanish warships including the Cape Verde squadron, torpedo boats and transports were at Cadiz. The Hever Vie squadron was expected to sail Wednesday, with troops to Canaries and three battalions of marines ready for embarkation at San Fernando. US naval attaché Colwell doubts the Cape Verde squadron is really there.
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United States
May Abandon Cuba The Return Of Spanish Fleet
New York May 1 Captain E Le Scalinski comments on Spain returning to Cadiz and abandoning Cuba and Puerto Rico to focus on the Philippines He warns Dewey could be reinforced only by Charlestown and some land troops The Spanish fleet would then be superior to the US fleet at Manila local implications of shifting strategy are discussed
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Spain’s Desertion in West Indies Portends War End
A terse May 11 dispatch from an overseas desk notes a report that Spain has deserted the West Indies theater, signaling a potential early end to the war. The item hints at shifting alliances and the impact on strategic positions as markets react to the development.
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Kansas Soldiers Officers Appointments Listed
Yorkka Kan May 11 Cal W 3 Metcalf of Lawrence named junior major of the Twentieth Kansas regiment Leeds also named Charles McCrum Garnett lieutenant colonel Second regiment T G Fitch Sedgwick county colonel of the Second H C Lindsay Topeka colonel of the Whird
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Kansas Troops May Go West to Philippines
May 11 Topeka Kansas. It seems probable the Twentieth regiment Kansas will go west instead of east or south and likely to the Philippines. The move hinges on rapid readiness of the sunflower troops. Governor Leedy reportedly received a Washington message asking how soon Kansas troops could be ready for western service. Col. Fanston has returned to Topeka and his arrival appears linked to the statement.
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Landing of U S Troops Near Havana Reported
New York May 11 A Key West special says information has arrived that within fifty miles of Havana the expedition under Captain Dorst of the Fourth Cavalry landed near Cuba. The force left Tampa yesterday aboard the transport Gussie.
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Unloading War Supplies at Port Tampa Nears End
At Port Tampa on May 11 hundreds of men unload ammunition and supplies from freight cars for the Tampa expedition. The work, ongoing since last night and today, will be nearly finished by tomorrow night as ships in slip prepare to drop anchor for other transports. Two Cuban regiments are mentioned in connection with the operation.
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Journal Praise Letter From J D Bowersock
A reader named J D Bowersock expresses agreement with George Jones regarding the Journal’s prompt Lawrence news coverage and urges continued patronage to show appreciation for early reporting and service.
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Spain to abandon West Indies in favor of peace
Report from Cadiz notes the Cape Verde squadron's return and rumors of Spain quitting the West Indies. If true, Madrid may throw up the sponge and cede the region, paving a path to near term peace. The assessment reflects cautious opposition to continued colonial conflict.
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Troops Ready for Cuba Drill Forms Amid Training
Fragments indicate regular troops will accompany to Cuba. They have been armed and drilled, shaping their units under rapid training progress.
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Cuba
May Hurry Movement on Cuba War Plans Reported
May 11 report says a Spanish fleet return to Spain could trigger an active move against Cuba within forty eight hours. Sampson at Porto Rico and Commodore Remey here may strike simultaneously. Naval officers doubt Havana defenses and predict quick reduction by ships on the Cuban station. No definite word on Tampa troop embarkation.
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Cuba
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Remey
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Camp Thomas Deserted as Troops Move to Tampa
Camp Thomas at Chickamauga Park is rapidly being demolished. The Third Cavalry led the exit, loaded on special trains at o'clock and headed to Tampa. The Sixth Cavalry followed later, with other units to depart through the day. Major General Wheeler arrived and will stay to assist Gen. Brooke in organizing arriving volunteers.
Senate finance panel backs higher tax on manufactured tobacco
In Washington on May 1 191L the senate finance committee moved to raise the tax on manufactured tobacco in the war revenue bill from 12 to 16 cents per pound and to exempt the slack on hand from the act. Also notes eye aging effects and remedies but the readable portion centers on tobacco tax action and the bill's stance.
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Senate Committee On Finance
Wday
Cavalry Ordered to Move to New Orleans and Cuba
May 11 dispatches report the Fifth United States Cavalry scattered across Texas ordered to move immediately to New Orleans and from there to Cuba. Authorities await formal orders as muster rolls advance and rumors of redeployment grow. A North Dakota volunteer battalion was told by the War Department to report to San Francisco, likely joining the Philippines contingent.
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Fifth Missouri Volunteer Regiment Heads to Camp Jefferson
Kansas City May 11 The Fifth Missouri Volunteer Regiment received orders to depart for Camp Jefferson Harracks tomorrow evening after a ten day wait. All start arrangements are complete.
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Indiana to Mobilize New Regiment for Immediate Service
Governor Mount announced an order from the secretary of war directing Indiana to prepare another regiment for immediate service. The unit is slated to depart for Mobile, likely beginning Sunday.
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War Programme for Sampson Fleet Bombarding San Juan Today
The dispatch outlines a planned naval strike against San Juan with a landing in Cuba, aiming to seize Havana soon after and then invade Cuba while destroying the Spanish navy. It notes possible movements to the Canaries and Philippines if Spain resists, with US troops ready to land at Matanzas. The report questions Spain’s intentions and mentions potential Spain invasion scenarios.
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Oklahoma volunteers muster for duty in early May
From Kansas Torna to Salina Osawatomie Abilene and Garnett, Kansas receives orders to mobilize a bass regiment at the earliest moment. Cal. Fred Funston arrives from Washington to be mustered in today guiding seven companies already in service as Lieut Clark adds four more. Local sentiment runs high with hope for front ranks under Funston.
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The Overthrow of the Present Government in Maly Regarded an d Foregone Conclusion
Rome correspondents report an imminent revolution in Italy and a popular rising soon to unfold. Reactions in New York view republican Italy as a friend of Prussia and foe of the dretbund amid carlist interests abroad. American Carlists summon leaders to Europe to support Don Carlos’s return.
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Prize money for Dewey and fleet split to $180,000
Reports state that under a new law Admiral Dewey and his Asiatic squadron officers and men will receive a total bounty near $180,000. A Navy Department order also forbids officials from sharing war information with non-department persons or publications to prevent leaks.
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