Spain's Flying Squadron Hemmed In At Santiago Harbor
Washington May 31 exultant over Cervera's fleet trapped in Santiago de Cuba. Commodore Schley blocks the harbor with the squadron. Restormel captured at Morro Castle en route to Porto Rico. plans to seize Santiago and Porto Rico outlined as government secrecy heightens.
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Fal
Spain
Santiago Harbor
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Cervera
Santiago
West Indies
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Curacao
Sampson
Restormel
Santiago de Cuba
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Porto Rico
Moro Castle
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Hayti
Associated Press
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Seine
Washineron
Wington
Cerver
Havana
Cuba
San Juan
Arbor
Cienfuegos
Fla
Noted Robber Escapes Jail in South Benxo
South Benxo Indiana May 31 George West alias Charles Rivers escaped by sawing out of jail. West was convicted of robbing the South Lend on lonal banks of 8 5.
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George West
Charles Rivers
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Invasion Begun as Twenty Five Ships Gathered for Landing
Soviet era style dispatch reports the Cuban invasion underway with about 25 transports ready to carry up to 50,000 troops from gulf ports. Details on start locations and destinations withheld, while Gen. Shafter leads immediate command and Gen. Miles oversees overall movements. Gatling guns for cavalry are proposed, and a war balloon drill is planned.
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Cuba
Gulf Ports
Philippines
William RB. Shafter
Watcher
Tampa
Mobile
Key West
Sampson
Florida Straits
Porto Rico
Miles
Gilmore
Joe Wheeler
Official Commendation for Oregon Crew at Key West
Secretary Long officially commends Capt C E Clark and officers and men for bringing the battleship Oregon to Key West. The praise follows a telegraphic report of arrival, not the mail report due in Washington Tuesday, and lauds the cruiser and its leadership.
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Herald From
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Mexican dollars fund Manila expedition plan
New York May 29 Mexico silver dollars bought for Gen Merritt to fund the Manila expedition. 25,000 dollars bought at 46 cents each in San Francisco, saving US costs. In Manila Mexican dollars will stretch further, with pay and expenses reduced. Canada talks end without a treaty commission. Restormel captured at Santiago de Cuba by prize crew. Heavy mail flow at Chickamauga camp. Senator Thurston spoke at Arlington Memorial Day ceremony.
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New York
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Chickamauga
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Plan of campaign urged to seize Porto Rico before Havana attack
The May 31 dispatch reports high level push for a quick strike against Cuba and Porto Rico. It cites Gen Miles and others confirming orders to advance, with Jacksonville as a proposed base for Porto Rico operations and President urged to begin before Havana to preempt Spanish retreat.
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Santiago de Cuba
Porto Rico
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