United States torpedo flotilla en route across the Atlantic
The Madrid cables report defensive U S wartime preparations as the fleet moves torpedo craft toward the Atlantic. Masssachusetts and Texas withdraw from the North Atlantic squadron while new cruisers join to form an improved defensive fleet at Hampton Roads and Key West.
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Madrid
Tubb
United States
Dtr
Massachusetts
Texas
North Athletic
Hey West
Tortugas
Navy Department
Hampton Heads
Ssowith
Feo Columba
Minneapolis
New Naval Squadron Formed at Hampton Roads
Washington reports an official order to form a new naval squadron to be stationed at Hampton Roads. The initial unit will include five ships as the core of the group.
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Washington
Hampton Roads
Hon Blanche Bruce Dies in Washington After Illness
Hon Blanche HK Bruce register of the treasury died in Washington on Thursday from stomach trouble. Since Fred Coussass’s death he was regarded as the most conspicuous colored man in the United States.
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Blanche HK. Bruce
Register of the Treasury
Washington
Bruce
Fred Coussass
United State
A Cobblers Luck and Ireland Fortune Tale
Evansville reports Martin H. Conner a shoemaker heir to about 45 dollars of a fortune tied to an Irish lineage. The money may revert to England’s funds, with Conner and distant relatives considering immediate steps. The tale traces his Prentiss ancestry from Petersburg and links to Petersburg’s Intelligencer editor. Aurora notes mining fever with gold specimens, a mining company formed, and county excitement. Fort Wayne covers Marquis Buchanan’s jail stay for train riding and a fine, plus a split on gas waste law enforcement impacting oil fields. Anderson reports Standard Oil challenges gas waste laws while Stamford Oil ignores court orders as small operators pause.
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Evansville
Martin H. Conner
Ireland
Tie
England
Conner
Wm. Prent
Petersburg
Prentiss
George DD. Prentiss
Louisville Courier Journal
Intelligencer
Cowhere
Treland
Fort Wayne
Marquis Buchanan
Masillon
Massillon
Pennsylvania
New Paris
Anderson
Standard OU Company
Ween
Blake Farm
The
Standard
Stamford Oil Company
Noe Atention
United States Court
Fragmentary incident reported with wounded sergeant
A partial clipping notes a sergeant from the regular army being wounded amid a sensational scene in a town called Filpettevidl. The text is garbled but mentions Phettie and Ro 47k with Puiesday. Further details are unreadable.
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Hicomington
Phettie
Filpettevidl
James BH
Local notes and political moves in Indiana towns
Ifloumfeld reports dog surplus. John Harris, longtime Anderson resident since 1824, is dead. Washington to receive free mail delivery starting June 1. Maple syrup season weak due to freezing and thawing. Jeffersonville Republicans nominate FL Whitesides for mayor. Crawfordsville Republicans nominate Capt. C. W. Elimoures for mayor. Minnie Lawler, 10, of Aurora, severely burned watching a fire. Hagerstown plans 100 feet of paved streets and two miles of cement sidewalks. Washington’s William Godfrey, a professional steeple ember, dies by morphine suicide.
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Whitesides
Jeffersonville
Crawfordsville
Capt
C. W. Elimoures
Minnie Lawler
Aurora
Hagerstown
William Godfrey
Washington
Matrimonial Misfortunes and Local Incidents Across Town
A dense clipping reports on a domestic dispute ending in assault and a guilty plea with fines. It notes Judge Cox issuing a tax collection injunction for nonvoting Miaminoians, a kettle contract for six thousand army camp kettles, and many women employed making soldiers' clothing. Other items include a missing druggist Frank, a drowning of Tommy Millagy, and a deed record for Hiram Deer's farm bearing Andrew Jackson's signature.
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Terstegge, Gohman & Co
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Hiram Deer
Union Township
Recorder’s Office
Andrew Jackson
United Land Office
Deer
Franklin
Senator Proctor Reports Cuban Conditions After Cuba Visit
Washington special Senator Proctor of Varnes returned from Cuba and described desolation outside Havana, reconcentrados dying from poor sanitation, and Cuban forces active with inadequate ammunition. He warned Spain’s brutal policy caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and said independence supporters and many Spanish sympathizers favor ending Spanish rule.
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Washington
Proctor
Varnes
Cuba
Senate
State Day
Business Vien
United States
General Lee
Maine
Havana
Trochas
Senator Procter
Blanen
Ele
Pooever
Stronng
Tuba
Peps
Spain
Society of the Red Cross
Matanzas
Weyler letter claims Havana harbor prepared for warships
The New York Journal prints Tonore B. Laine's account from Havana where Francisco Diaz of La Union Constitutional presents a letter attributed to Weyler. It asserts Spanish readiness to defend Cuba and warns of harsh punishment if the United States sends warships, describing Weyler's alleged plan and health notes on Romero.
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New York Journal
Tonore B. Laine
Cabanas
Hayvana
Laine
L Inet
Inglaterra
Hiaviana
Francisco Diaz
la Union Constitutional
Weyler
Santos Guzman
Nove
Union Constitutional
Cartes
Havana
Ysis Excel
Don Francisco de Los Santos Guzman
Cuba
Moyet
Sagasta
United States
Spain
Cortes of Spain
Martinez Campos
Senator Gallinger Returns From Cuba Sees Utter Despair
Washington special reports Senator Gallinger, back from Cuba, describing the conditions there as indescribable and far worse than accounts suggest. He says his observations in Havana and Matanzas reveal destitution and extreme misery, noting that readers who rely only on reports cannot grasp the reality.
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Washington
Gallinger
Capitol
Cuba
Havana
Matansgas
Secretary Gage Says War Not Certain With Spain
Cleveland special reports Secretary Gage stating he does not expect war with Spain. He notes public fatigue over war talk, cites strong government credit and ready funds if needed, and says domestic business remains unaffected so far. He emphasizes favorable bond standings and solid government securities.
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Cleveland
Gage
Spain
McKinley
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