Al Sampson Victory Over Spanish Fleet Ends War Fears
A San Antonio crowd cheers as news arrives of a decisive American victory near St Nicholas. Reports say twelve Spanish ships sunk and six American ships disabled with heavy fighting north of the mole of St Nicholas. Verification remains partial but the outcome promises end to hostilities. Washington reports limited Senate progress on the revenue bill and an adjournment.
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Powerfu Lobby
Washington
Senate
Alonday
Finance Committee
Senate Committee
McKinley pushes for US presence at Paris Expo
President McKinley urges swift Congress action to back an American commission for the Paris Exposition. He argues nine commissioners and about 4 million dollars are needed to promote commercial interests and to counter French opposition over the Spain war, aiming to strengthen US France ties.
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Washington
Nay
McKinley
United States
Congress
France
Spain
Food Shortages Spark Possible Havana Riots
May 21 report from St. Toul says Washington dispatches claim the government has received secret information that serious rioting has begun in Havana due to food scarcity and rising prices.
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St. Toul
Washington
Dtepatches
Havana
ANOTHER CYCLONE AND OTHER NEWS ITEMS
Chester reports severe cyclone damage with downed wires and no communication. Toledo faces a $300000 loss from a blocked street and water damage. San Francisco expects 16000 troops for the Philippines, with 11000 already quartered and 5000 more incoming. Lena Sparjie, widow of Herman, killed her two children and awaits asylum. A major naval battle is anticipated near Key West with Schley, St Paul, and Sampson fleets in position.
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Y Wire
Sunday Light
York
Lena Sparjie
Hierman
Vassar Collese
Key West
Schley
St. Paul
Sampson
War Prices and Government Ship Purchases Raise Alarm
A Washington analysis shows government prices for army and navy supplies 2 to 10 percent above average costs. Dealers appear to collude to keep prices high as the war continues. The Navy has spent over 26 million dollars on ships bought from foreign sources and private individuals, with prices set by a board of officers. Some purchases seem justified by demand, others appear inflated, especially yachts and transports, risking a large surplus of junk after the war.
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Washington
Navy Department
Cervera Must Fight Or Be Degraded In Spain Hope
A Valencia dispatch reports Admiral Cervera’s squadron arrived at Santiago de Cuba, boosting Spanish morale and prompting talk of an Anglo American alliance. The public sees relief in action, while some favor united European intervention to counter American strength. Washington notes plans to recruit yellow fever immune regiments in the Southern states and to appoint colonels for these regiments, including proposals involving African American troops.
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Cervera
Spain
England
United States
Washington
New York Harbor Defenses and Gun Ranges Across the City
A May 21 discussion on coastal defense explains how New York City remains safe from sea attacks with artillery ranges from 6 to 14 miles. It details shipboard gun elevation limits, mortar effectiveness, and minefield considerations around Sandy Hook and Coney Island.
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Clivelea
Sandy Hook
Coney Island
Brooklyn
Troops Move to Cuba Could Be Led by Fifth Cavalry
Reports from New Orleans May 21 describe General Carpenter signing orders for the Fifth U.S. Cavalry to move to Cuba while Major Wade’s contingent sails by steamer to Mobile. The transport capacity is strained with limited wagons and horses, delaying embarkation and complicating rations and tents logistics.
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Pitth
Snyder
Arizona
War Department
Washington, D.C
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Carpenter
Camp Thoms
Chicaniduge Park
3Rd Army
Secretary of War
U.S. Cavalry
Mobile
Alabama
Quartermaster’s Department
Firth
Col Whitside
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Whitside
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Coppinger
Cuba
Texas
City Park
Mrnselé
Gen. Carpenter
Wade
Sleo
Priyrte Deveron
Deveron
Last Japanese leave fort as Chinese to occupy again
British warships in the harbor will land troops to occupy the fort while the last Japanese depart next Monday, enabling Chinese forces to take over the position.
Soldier Wrong in Landing on Forbidden Territory
Madrid dispatch reports a British soldier was wounded in a rules breach at Gibraltar. He reportedly attempted to enter forbidden ground and was lightly injured. Britain considers intervention options amid Spain's dire economic state.
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Madrid
The
Chronicle
Spain
British Foreign ‘Office
Neceis
Gibraltar
Merritt Preparing Expédition To Manila With Reinforcements
Special Wire reports Gen Wesley Merritt at the War department arranging departure for Manila with reinforcements for Admiral Dewey. The exact leaving date is undetermined but expected within days. The note also covers the first call for volunteers, with 123,000 authorized and 103,000 mustered into service, as regulars join to expand the regular army.
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Washington
Wesley Merritt
War Department
Manilla
Admiral Dewey
Pacific Coast
Angle Sam
Spevlil
Spanish Cruisers Report Cuban Coast Landing Massive Forces
Special Wire from London May 21 Madrid papers claim the cruiser Montserrate carried a thousand soldiers 100 guns 15 000 rifles and antidote to pacification landing on the Cuban coast amid reports of a large military transfer.
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Toledo
Ohio
Ted Downell Block
Fong Kong
China
Ligat
London
Madrid
Cruizer
Montserrate
Yaza Ther
Toekada
Murder suspect Seeks Name Suppressed In Newspaper Statement
In Austin a man named Dugene Burt 4 is said to have confessed to murdering his wife and two children two years ago but now denies the crime. He claims others are responsible and warns against a forthcoming biography. He vows to pursue victims after death if anyone publishes such a book. He maintains his innocence and says the hanging will fail to quash the truth.
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Tex
Magic
Naxe
T. Day
Dugene Burt
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