Army reorganization plans discussed in Sapane s dispatch
In Las April 3 a dispatch outlines Army reorganization from the existing four company battalion to three regiments, a division, and an army corps. It notes officers like Wheeler and Dodge may command core units, with Meyer and McKinley debating enlistment rules for southern states. The piece cites yellow fever immunity and age limits as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorbij
Lheven
Wheeler
Genville Dodge
Aiawal J.B. Whison
Meyer
McKinley
Arcat
A Kind Act and Military Draft Turmoil in Texas
A confused report describes Gov Hogg declining to enlist, citing age, while Governor Culberson and troops issue circulates about Louisiana and gulf coast defense. Uruguayan subscription ban for Spain funding and artillery reallocations reveal tense wartime mobilization and home defense plans along Galveston and Pensacola.
Admiral Dewey Faces Barrier at Manila Bay
Special Wire to Sunday Light reports from Washington that Admiral Dewey near the Philippines encounters a formidable obstacle at Manila Bay entrance. Forty five land defenses and sixty guns guard the approach, making a landing seem almost impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewpy
Washington
Deepartment
Hons Kang, Ching
Dewey
Bry
Manilla
Fear and Love Ends in Tragic Spanish War Fear
In Greenville Mississippi April 70 A Negro Arctie Peake aged about ten miles north of Greenville hanged himself in his father kitchen roof rather than be sent to war for Spain. He loved Rosa Smith an ebony damsel. His wealthy father is named in reports.
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Negro Swain
Rosa
Greenville
Misa
Arctie Peaks
Irving
Peake
Spain
Spanish torpedo boats sail from St Vincent to Cabary islands
Washington April 20 information from the State department states three Spanish torpedo boats and no transports departed St Vincent Cape Verde Islands today bound for the Cabary islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
St. Vincent
Cape de Verde Islands
Cabary Islands
Captured Spanish Fisherman Brought to Key West Harbor
The captain of the fishing boat Lolla, seized by the Dolphin this morning, requested to be seized to avoid conscription by Spain. The vessel was brought in and turned over to United States authorities for proper labeling and disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Pla
Wesea
United States
New York
Bpecia
Key Weyl
Mia
Paramid
Bort Taylor
Accident collision at Nie Tengg's store on Commerce street
A Dumry motor vehicle driven by Dr. O'Malley collided near Nie Tengg's store on Commerce street yesterday afternoon. The doctor was pitched from the buggy but escaped with no injuries, while a spring was displaced from the back. Minor wreck near the posto Mee caused no serious damage.
A GOOD PLAN Lewislans Will Keep Militia Units
New Orleans April 20 The governor wishes the militia of his state to stay active and fully staffed. As regiments depart for front duty recruiting will fill the commands to original strength. Militia will be drilled and equipped for service. State will not disband militia even if troops deploy. it will be strengthened and ready for future calls.
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Culberson
Tex
Nuin
Texas
Jharson
Stond
Nfphyers
Govigg
Fors “Gusta
Geo
Culnaxd
Culiu
Cut
Hogg
Louisiana
New-Oriund
United States
Lewislans
New Orleans
Belknap Cavalry Drill and Recruitment in Fort Bend
A Belknap cavalry company gathered at the armory for drills as Captain Green neared arrival. Lt Tobin led formations while plans to fund enlistment continued, with 84 men needed after medicals. The event featured a new flag badge gift and hopeful talks of serving in the upcoming Texas campaign.
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Belknap
Por Palar Company
Texas
Houston
McAdoo
Belknaps
Business Mena Club
Belknap Cavalry
Co. I. San Antonio Cavalry
John E. Green
John W. Tobin
Tobinagh
Dean Richardeon
St Mark's Cathedral
Wren
Dub Ggoms
Pacife
John F. Green
Tobin
Marfr
Belloup
H. R. Shule
Austin
San Antonio Cavalry
Mabry
Ihre
United States Cavalry
Spain
Tina
Hernandez
Blabry
Texas Volunteer Guard
Jonn ‘W. Tobin
W. H. Slimm
Noonan Ranch
Southern Pacific Railroad
George H. Noonen
Fne
Medical ‘Board
United States
New Army Bill Defines Law Governing Volunteers
A newly enacted army bill sets the framework for regulars and a volunteer army. It details enlistment terms, state officer appointments, and guidelines for organizing militia into a national force. Provisions cover muster rules, regimental structure, officer appointments, and potential deployment abroad.
Clarifying Military Terms for the Reader
The piece explains how readers can avoid confusing army and navy ranks and units in reports. It notes common mixups between captains and lieutenants and begins to outline two kinds of squadrons, one that runs on land and one that operates at sea.
Manila Engagement Looms as Dewey Fleet Sighted
April 30 dispatches say Dewey’s squadron near Cape Bojador or Cape Billata spotted off Luzon coast. Insurgents poised to strike Manila from rear as city defense tightens. Reports from Manila and Madrid claim Spanish fleet movements while cables face weather and censorship challenges.
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New York
Journal
Hong Kong
Manitla
Admiral Dewey
Cape Billata
Manilla Bay
Luzon
New Moria
Consus
Minailla
Diapatehea
Manilla
Madrid
Baptista
Dewey
Galveston Troopers Move Toward Volunteer Cavalry
GalvestonRegister reports a Galveston cavalry troop led by Captain Green Butler pressing toward joining the First United States Volunteer Cavalry under Colonel Leonard Wood. Readings from committees, Congressmen Hawley, and Adjutant General Carter indicate strong approval and hope for acceptance into the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revdezveux
Galveston
Texas
Udop
Green Buller
Tremont Street
Fsland
Butler
Regiment
Hawley
Leonard Wood
San Antonio
Carter
Green Butler
Washington
D. C
Tex
Firat United States Volunteer Cavalry
Markamoy
Washinton
G. W. Dotter
R. B. Hawley
Galveston Signal Corps Faces Hood Battalion Plans
From Galveston to New Orleans dispatches report a signal corps detail at a coastal post monitoring nighttime activity. The piece also notes a bank closure amid rumors of heavy defalcation and outlines Louisiana recruitment for a 3,000-man brigade, with updates on the Texas League and local social events.
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Galveston
United & Witch
New Orleans
Hawley
Beach
Sud
W.H. Chaffe
Ja Chiel Suter
G. C -Ashe
S Malcolm Trinton
J. H. Vincent
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Sunday Light
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West, Fla
MA Sensa
Pui
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York
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Cojlmar
Niguel Jover
Helena
Catalina
Detroit
Havans
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Winona
Bitoxi
Mivs
Schogner Sofia
Wilmington
Cuba
Uruguay
Sid
Awieere
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Howard Carroll
Corvin
Corbin
Armg
Wey
Loulalena Feta
Washington Artery
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Navy
Seterel
Svaere
Thajer
Hyigade
Flotila
Flest
Stiles
Territorina
Secretary of War
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Ned
Chattanooga
Tena
Tampa
Fla
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PHE
Georgetown
Frany
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Avril
He Whatre
Hampshire National Bank
Uhly City
Tl Dent
Big Alao
Oregon
HOOD
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Pieraerulthi
Hadad
Thia Regiment
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New Iberia
Donaldsonville
Dallas
Das
Mort Worth
Fort Worth
South Texas
Sen. Anonio
Daliua-Galveston
Jaws
Dadlar
White Hose
Igut
Mission Garden
Balay
Lang
Rost Hollismann
Sophie Cruz
Jar Teank James
Robert Hanschke, Jr
LaGrange Fund
Carter & Mullaty
Tras
Ele Sam
John Butts
J Smith
Uetreat
Messra
Gilleaple
Custer
San Antony Street Railway Company
Belknap Infantry
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Alamo Cavalry
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