War Plans Change Delay Cuba Invasion Efforts
Special Washington wire reports war plans for invading Cuba stalled by close Spanish naval movements near Cuba. Navy secretary told Gen. Alger convoy limits hinder troop movements, delaying expected Havana invasion into late fall or beyond. Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley reports offer little reassurance. Miles postpones southern departure as optimism fades.
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Washington
Spenish
Cuban
Ue War
Martinique
Havana
Etary
Alger
Cuba
Sampson
Schley
Cape Verde
Hayatn
Miles
Washinaton
Oregon News Briefs From The Cape Verdes
Special wire from Washington reports the Oregon sailing toward Trinidad by Wednesday or Thursday next if she maintains a swift 6.6 knot pace. A Venezuelan squadron near Martinique is watched for possible action, with unease about potential engagements or captures. Awaiting clearer word, hope rises for news from Cape Verdes within a day or two.
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Washington
Oregon
Trinidad
Rio
Bahia
Gerveras
Cape Nord
Martinique
Quilea
Cape Verdes
Philippine Island Trade Report Promises Change in War History
Washington May 14 Claygu Oscar I Williams at Manila reports to the State Department on Philippine islands extent and trade. He notes area around 140000 square miles with population estimates from 5 to 10 million and compares island sizes to U S states. The report mentions Lauzon Mindanao and other groups under consulate jurisdiction and proposes a consular agency at Yap in the Caroline group.
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Washington
Claygu
Oscar I. Williams
Manila
State Department
Philippine Islands
Gonal Cod
Tlm Philimine Ds
Carlist View on Spanish Crisis From Don Carlos Supporter
Raphiel Diaz de la Cortina in Montreal says Don Carlos will soon be on Spain’s throne and will act once he intervenes. He criticizes the queen regent as foreign, impassive, and alien to Spanish society. Cortina asserts Carlists would seize power with army aid if she abdicates or resists.
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Cove
Spain
Sunday Light
Montreal
Canada
Raphiel Diaz de la Cortina
Windsor Hale
Don Carlos
Brussels
Cortina
Indies
New York
San Francisco
Ching
New Oreleans
Italy
Austria
National Party
Don Carloa
Don Car
France and United States Ties Mentioned in May Dispatch
Special wire from Sunday Light Parts reports France stating it has never given less than moral support to the American republic and notes historical, governmental, commercial, and agricultural links. The neutrality of France is said to be observe in letter and spirit, while commerce between the two nations is described as very great and growing.
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Washington
Cardenas
Winslow
Havas
Lafayette
Anyssymigitny
America
France
Meline
Spinister
Givan
American Republic
Privetsely
United States
Viscaya Viewed as Formidable Yet Unproved Warship
The Viscaya, a Spanish armored cruiser tied to the Cape Verde squadron, impresses observers as the finest fighting machine yet, a fast heavy cruiser with excellent hulls. However, lack of heavy gun training and no live firing since commissioning raise doubts about her readiness.
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York
Viscaya
Ebruary
Spahlas Protestes French Ban on U S Vessel Repairs
Special Wire to Sunday Light from Waylington May 14 reports Spahlas protested to the French government against allowing the United States vessel to remain or repair in Martiniqua. The French government replied firmly, upholding Marvard rights to stay.
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Waylington
T' State Department
Spahlas
United States
Erulaer Klaryand
Martiniqua
Kreneh
Marvard
Incomplete Spanish Admiral Plans Reported by Wire
Reports state two United States squadrons are operating against a target as Spanish admiral plans are discussed. The London and New York wires describe ongoing naval movements and possible actions amid the Mediterranean theater.
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Dombard
Charleston
Speciel
New York
May
London
United States
Leston
Cable mission details reach Washington via Key West
Washington officials report from Key West Florida that Commodore Navy Neyry's attack on Cienfuegos last Wednesday aimed to cut the Spanish cable and apparently succeeded. The notice notes the objective was to sever telegraphic communication with Spain.
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Washington
Na Department
Key West
Fla
Commodore Nemry'y Ate
Sworn OF NoNo May In Contemplation Of A Sword
Sworn OF NoNo May tressited to Captain Waltimare and Majit Aalstor consider a ceremony presenting a sword to Captain N. M. Dyer of the cruiser Baltimore in recognition of the gallant actions by Cryst. Dyer and his haltimore during a recent engagement. WAR NURSES report two daughters of a fighting Bell remain for a ceremony in Washington.
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Ee Waltimare
Lallimare
Majit Aalstor
N. M. Dyer
Baluimare
Cryst. Dyer
Haltimore
War rates spark newsboy strike in York
On May 1 York newspapers raised rates for extras to ten cents per copy, from two for a cent. Newsboys refused to handle late extras, mobs attacked delivery wagons and stands, police intervened, and some extras were iced. A Spanish flag disruption followed, and Mrs Colligan’s lawn was targeted.
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Bunday Light
York
Qnister Jour- Hala
French Captain To Get Cross of Merit From Spanish Government
Madrid May 14 report says the Spanish minister of marine will restore the naval Crest of Merit to the French steamer captain of Fayette. The ship was captured by an American warship and later released, then proceeded to Havana.
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Madrid
Fayette
Havana
Austin News Notes and Local Events May 15
Austin notes report the sudden death of Evan Campbell, longtime resident, from a brain blood vessel rupture at his West Sixth Street home. Dr. Grandberry attended, Campbell died shortly after the stroke while talking with neighbors. Also, Dave Marrell and Dollie Elis plan a quiet wedding in New York with refined society notice. Brenham Telephone Company charter filed with $2009 capital. county records show bridge bonds registered.
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Caglink
Licht
Austin
Texas
Evan Camopbell
Clef
West Sixth Street
Grandberry
Campbell
Nenstort
Dave Marrell
Dollie Elis
New York
Harrelt
Austin Society
Diss Blis
Hellea
Brenhag
Kheihy Telephone Company
Taday
Mrenbam
Earthquake Shakes Mey Aes Neighborhood
Special wire reports Florenge May 14 as violent earthquakes rocked the Mey Aes area causing tremors felt across the neighborhood. Local observers described shaking homes and street disturbances with no immediate word on injuries or damage.
Spanish Losses Report From Cayhic Battle
A wire report from New York via Hong Kong states Spanish losses at Cayhic reached about 300 killed and wounded. Spanish shells failed to explode while American shells detonated successfully. Yankees sacked merchant ships as the Aleckade continues. Americans reportedly refrain from bombarding the city without government orders.
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Sandoay Laight
New York
Matlin
Lous Kong
Cayhic
Dewey
Bruce declines state superintendent bid
W J Bruce, endorsed by the Bexar county Teachers Institute, declines the post of state superintendent of public instruction. He cites the institute’s unanimous support as a compliment but says time is too short for him to undertake any office. He expresses gratitude for the honors shown by San Antonio and Bexar county teachers.
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W. J. Bruce
Bexar County
Teachers’ Institute
Bis
Schioo
T. P. Itt
Teachers’ Institute of
Bexar
San Antonio
Ins
United Mates Cavalry
New Orleans
Ciustay Frasch
Oxelty Assessor
San Antafta
Tenicher
Mgr. Prasch
Hoya
Frasch
Chyald Tirth
Chyald Tirth, Mr. Frasch
Jeferson Garracks
Dexia
Draxvans
Albert Sidney Tohnston
Pitzingh Lee
Old Resident Haymond Hetzer Dies at 10 Cierny Street
An obituary notes Haymond Hetzer aged years. He had ties to local families and leaves relatives. The notice mentions past associations with Antonia Karr and nearby street names, alongside a community reflection in a noisy, historic style.
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Haymond Hetzer
Cierny Street
Antonia Karr Rein
Rail bonds legality questioned by bond purchasers
Denison Pryor & Co report to county treasurer Umscheid that railroad subsidy bonds bought under the February 19 commissioners court order are considered illegal by their attorneys. They will seek court permission to adjust terms and await legal guidance, noting time constraints with the court session ending soon.
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Uy Attarst
Lecruity
Deniver, Pryor & Co
Umscheid
Aubeldy
Cleveland, O
Henry Umscheid
County Tregepter
San Antonio
Texas
Commissioners Court
Commisssioners
Denison, Pryor & CO
Troops Depart for New Orleans Regiments Leave City
A large crowd gathered at the depot as several cavalry units departed for New Orleans to join the toot Vie regiment. Detachments from Fort MeIritoss Fort Claris and Fort Ringgold led by officers including Captain CH Watts and Captain ELV. Auivus prepared to march and embark by train and steamer amid whistles and cheers for the journey east.
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Vavaley
Witovzh
Uris City
New Orleans
Che Toot Vie
Rao B
Fort MeIritoss
Betti
LE and Co
Fort Claris
Bricketville
Picne
Widhem
CH. Watts
Uourten
Wort Hills
el Paso
New Orion
Texas Pacife
Fort Brows
Galveston
Stenner
Pall
Texas Troops Muster In Amid Camp Mabry Dispatches
Austin Texas May 34 Texas troops are mustered in awaiting front and may move within twenty four hours. The First regiment transportation arranged but no orders to Washington yet. Camp Mabry buzzing with muster, trains and ambulances ready. Governor Culberson presides over commissions for the Governor's Guard and locals anticipate large crowds visiting the camp.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Washington
Jewsxe
Valle
Khow
United States
Cleburne
Caimp Mabry
Phird Regiment
Seroml
Firat But- Talion
Lacut
Styxon
Huck
Issentey
Val. Giles
Loos
Fewnpaper Laine
Volunseenak
Thvyer
James Major Bewery
Camp
Mubry
San Antonio
Waites
Mabry
United States Army
Olivers
Theriot
Didaly
Ton Itifes
Itwig
Culberson
Texas Volunteer Guard
Cuiny Mabry
Ghent
Central
Cartel
Cantysbry
SPANISH SPIES IN CANADA PROMPT BRITISH EXIT
The United States plans to ask Britain to expel Spanish agents from Canada. Ambassador Hay will press London to remove Son oy Polo y Bernnbe and other Spanish officials who used Canada as a neutral headquarters for spying. U.S. officials say evidence shows Spanish instructions from Caranzas and efforts to compromise neutral territory.
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Hay
State Department
Sonoy Polo Y Bernnbe
Canada
Canate
United States
Wilkole
Secret Service
Dowhime
Gpy
Caranzas
Legation
Directus
Post
Julian Pauncefote
Spain
Pewey Day Preparations In Dewey City May 21
Special wire from Cincinnati reports Dewey Day plans underway in the city for May 21 celebrations. In Washington, speculation swirls about Admiral Sampson’s fleet actions as he engages Spanish forces near San Juan and Porto Rico with uncertain outcomes and possible movements toward Cuba or Martinique. Reports hint at strategic maneuvers and possible sightings of Spanish squadron as news outlets await further details.
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Chas. Til
Cits
Stag Rae
Clavin
San Antonia Fouaves
Cauip Maury
Ahah
Natura Foren
Cluvin Hay
Lox
Geo
Prank Melvase
John Mutts
Pam
Florida
Wumpa
Cuba
Havana
Atlanta
Cincinnat
Washington
San Juan
Barty Rice
Waranar
Sampson
San Jean
Cape Verde
Smapson
Porto Rico
Martinique
Saempson
Orégon
Trinidad
Sampson Goon
San Angelo News Summary of Local Gossip and Trade
San Angelo reports show Texas sheep wool at 4.25 dollars per pound with 00 pounds average, coarse notes on sheep shearing progress and farm prices. Local residents including James Henderson Bliss Anna and families travel between Crockett and Brownwood, with arrivals and injuries noted.
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Tom Green County
San Angelo
St. Louia
Texas
Jim Hamilton
Comstock
Wolt City
J. B. Dale Pais
Claude Broome
James Henderson
Bliss Anna
Crockett County
Brownwood
Col
Sirsa
W. H. McCoy
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Alfred Vander Stucken
Freders Jakaburg
Shiptoy Wiee
Cristuval
J. W. Timing
Afaster Jack
Rae
Sutton County
J. C. Kirkpatrick
Hopgood
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