Spanish Warships Lacking Ammunition Delays Cape Verde Fleet
The Paris correspondent for the Daily Mail reports five Spanish warships, among them the battleship Pelayo and cruiser Alfonso XIII, are not supplied with ammunition. This shortage caused delays in sailing the Cape Verde fleet and may force its return to Cadiz. In Madrid, May 5, the chamber approved lowering customs duties on corn.
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London
Daily Mail
Paris
Cadiz
Cape Verde
Pelayo
Alfonso XIII
Madrid
Queen Regnant Plans Quiet Exit From Spain
Vienna dispatch quotes Austrian ambassador in Madrid saying the queen regent awaits a suitable moment to resign from Spain without harming the king's interests.
Desperate Fight On Cuban Coast Involves Tug Leyden
The government tug Leyden under Captain J H Amgun arrived with insurgents led by General Haldamoro Acosta and Spanish forces pressed near Matanzas. The Leyden ferried arms and men, repulsed a 200 strong cavalry attack, and later recoiled from Spanish gunboat fire near Havanas before aiding in riverine landings and delaying the seizure.
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New West
Fla
Leyden
J. H. Amgun
Cuba
Haldamoro Acosta
J. Hy Borst
United States
Acosta
Matanzas
Terror
Amphitrite
Villa Vicon Cave Alry
Flores
Havans
Sampson
Wilmington
Ly Waltlne
Fred
Woret
Angus
Roosevelt to Leave for San Antonio as Mounted Rifles Colonel
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt will depart Washington for San Antonio to assume duties as a colonel in the regiment of mounted riflemen under Colonel Leonard Wood. He will sever his official Navy Department ties around the close of business, though resignation may wait until successors are appointed and qualified.
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Washington
Roosevelt
San Antonio
Texas
Leonard Wood
Navy Department
Harvard Football Captain Joins Roosevelt Cavalry Regiment
The Harvard football captain left the city for Washington to join Secretary Roosevelt’s cavalry regiment. Mr Denhe, former head of the Mexican Central railroad at Las Veras, resigned recently and came north aiming to enlist. He telegraphed Secretary Roosevelt and was asked to report to Washington at once. Deane’s home is Brookline.
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Harvard
Washington
Thoosevelt
Denhe
Mexican Central Railroad
Las Veras
Mexico
Roosevelt
Deane
Brookline
Dewey Victory Reported as Governor General Move
A telegram read at the Electric club banquet from Singapore dated May 5 1808 confirms Dewey's victory at Manila and states he is now serving as governor general there. The message came to F T Villers of Boxton via a friend in Singapore.
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Manila
The
Electric Club
Fire at Indian Head Proving Grounds
Baltimore reports an arson attack on the Indian Head proving grounds on the Potomac, destroying a large wood pile near the government magazines. Fire last Tuesday night caused extensive damage and drew attention to suspicious activity around the area.
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Baltimore
Indian Head Proving Grounds
Potomac River
Wishington
Queen Regent of Spain Engaged at London Hotel
Vienna telegrams report apartments reserved in London for the queen regent of Spain if she arrives before her brother's plans are ready. The Austrian minister Count Cubeké indicates she awaits a suitable moment to depart Spain without harming her son's interests.
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London
Vienna
The
Daily Telegraph
Spain
Madrid
Count Cubeke
Canadian Tears for Spain Editorial Remarks on Manila Disaster
A Quebec newspaper editorial laments Spain's setback at Manila and the waning influence of a Catholic power. The piece predicts continued divine reach of hardship but cautions the final outcome may still favor Spain if time allows.
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Three Rivers
Quebec
Infantry to be sent to Tani from General Brooks HQ
May flowers were received from the War Department at General Brooks headquarters. The Twenty-fifth Infantry under Col Burt is to be sent immediately to Tani and preparations will start tomorrow.
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Wampa
Cuttanooga
Tenn
Flores
War Department
General
State Editorial Association Meets in Hartisburg
Executive committee of the Pennavi an state badlt association met in Hartisburg to outline plans for a rendezvous at Atlantic City and to hold a session in Philadelphia on June 2.
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Hartisburg
May
Ponnevivanis State Badltori
Esoelition
Mumitinor
Atlantic City
Rendusvous Ing
Philadelphia
Patitics Purley Mourning for Manila Sailors Killed
May 1 reports a local protest turning to mourning as officials honor the special sailors killed at Manila. The scene recalls ongoing geopolitical tensions and community response in Purley.
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Ikobetin Gat
Patitics
Purley
Eu-Qqueen Cahella
Manila
Forbid Export of Wheat Declaration in Madrid
Madrid May decree to ban wheat exports was announced by Senor Pugcervier the finance minister in congress and will be published in the official gazette shortly.
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Madrid
Senor Pugcervier
Finance
Congress
Nichteroy Sails from Rio Janeiro toward the north
A dispatch from Rio Janeiro reports the United States dynamite cruiser Nichteroy has sailed northward, with Galveston Texas noted as the transit point en route to an unknown destination.
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Buenos Ayres
Galveston
Texas
Rio Janeiro
United States
Nichteroy
Important War Measure Passed in Senate and House
A wartime session saw the post office appropriation bill pass with a major amendment limiting daily mail deliveries to four in all cities and blocking rural free delivery funding. The Senate also authorized arms and aid for Cuban insurgents and aid to needy island inhabitants. The Alaska boundary bill and a labor arbitration measure advanced, with several minor bills approved as the House adjourned.
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Washington
Senate
Tilman
Mrr
Chandler OS. MH
Tutler ON. C
Star Router
Cuba
House
Arrival of Spanish vessel at harbor noted
On May 1 the steamer San levado de Loyola from Pasdes bearing Lisabon sailors arrived in the harbor. An Dutch names, Dreakwater and Del, were observed among the crew and port officials prepared for the screening and docking procedures.
Philadelphia-bound bark under strain after unknown explosion
A philadelphian vessel dropped anchor at Pusades on February 1 the day of the Maulne explosion. The crew and captain were unaware of the momentous event while the ship proceeded toward Philadelphia with her cargo.
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Philadelphian
Pusades
Mualne
Vni
Philadelphia
Admiral Kirkland Denies Baltimore Casualty Report
Admiral Kirkland told the Associated Press that a claim of 200 sailors killed on the cruiser Baltimore is untrue. He said he had received no word from Washington and knows nothing about the Manila episode beyond published reports.
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Cal
Kirkland
Associated Press
Toding
Navy Department
Washington
Baltimore
Weellington
Manila
Our Gift to the Cubans Weighs on Supply Convoy Plans
In a Washington dispatch dated May 51 observers say Admiral Lampoon may lead reinforcements to Tampa to form a convoy for insurgents. The convoy would carry 1400 horses 54 mutes 2500 stands of arms and 1 000 000 rounds of ammunition to the Cuphin insurgents.
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Washington
Admiral Lampoon
Tampa
Supplying Insurgents on Governors Island Shipment Recalls War Aid
May 5 aboard Governors Island a cargo of military supplies for the Uithon Insurgents was readied for immediate shipment. Packages included five Springfield rifles, 100000 cartridges, Bika revolver cartridges, and 1060 dogenm machines plus crates of poles bridles and halters and cases labeled machinery. The goods bore the label E Hailesguown Mobile Asia.
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Insurgenta
New York
Hovernors Island
Tealy
E. Hailesguown
Mobile
Asia
Stringield
Separate College for Women in Philadelphia Discussed
The authority of the University of Pennsylvania stated today that co education is under consideration. Plans reference Sheorort Tr i and possible links to Radcliffe and Harvard, with mentions of Combe University connections.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Sheorort
Rad- Cite
Barrord
Marvard University
Combe University
Philippines Reinforcements Reported To Support Troops
Dispatches state that reinforcements were sent to the Philippines from California as part of broader naval and military efforts. The move aims to bolster forces in the theater, with influence exerted by key figures to secure rapid deployment.
Unclear OCR: Wrestling Match Report and Invasion Alert
Fragmentary text from a Kingston Chronicle mentions Lonmin and Alepton amid invasion fears. It references a wrestling match between Yousef and a Turk, describing a late hit and a game cut. Content is garbled with many unreadable names and places.
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Youssou
Cheeni
Tom Donkine
Yousef
Naval supplies to Admiral Dewey ship City of Pekin
The navy orders Naval Constructor William L. Capps to sail with the steamship City of Pekin to meet Commodore Dewey. He will bring experienced workers and a full set of machine tools steel plate and other materials for temporary repairs. The aim is to restore Dewey’s fleet to first class condition and repair ships sunk or surrendered in the engagement.
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Secretary of the Navy
William L., Capps
Union Tron Works
San Francises
Pekin
Navy Department
Dewey
Mansoin
Capps
Mare Island
Conhip
Mrr
Lane
Cavite
Corrighdor Island
Olympia
Manus Bay
Oles
Manila
Ue Choles
Charleston
Mare Feland Jt
Manthi
Manal Eoumander
Admiral Kirk Iand Prepares 2000 Men For Four Months
Telegraph orders direct Admiral Kirk Iand to muster 2000 California troops for four months. About 60 Marines remain at the barracks and on the Independence. The unit will depart aboard the Charleston to join the expedition aiding Commodore Dewey.
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Vallejo
Cal
Kirk Iand
Eteresa
Parmieter Stanton
Marine Barracks
Independence
Charleston
Dewey
Paris seeks alliance with England over war
Paris reports ongoing negotiations between the United States and Great Britain. The Belair notes a pending agreement that could see Britain support the U S if other powers back Spain to halt the conflict. It also claims the U S will seize the Canary Islands and cede them to Britain.
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England
Parie
Belair
United States
Great Britain
Canary Islands
Anxiety at Madrid on Porto Rico fate and Sampson squadron
Anxiety in Madrid over Porto Rico fate as rumors spread that Rear Admiral Sampson’s squadron may have sailed toward San Juan to seize the capital and cut Spanish coal supplies. Admiral Gamura to take command at Cadiz and may hoist his flag aboard the battleship P Juve.
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Madrid
Porto Rico
Tila
Sampson
Seive San Juan
Gamura
Cadiz
Spain
Navy Department
Pey
Phillippines
Saropsot
Pmhe
Oregon
Cape Verde
Department
Autonomist Congress Opens in Havana
The Cuain congress elected Under the Aus tronomiset government was formally opened with a great ceremony. Captain General Hhinenade delivered a speech stating if deviations of the United States had been slow to salute the Cuban penti ment, the five of its members would still meet.
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Havana
Cuain
Hhinenade
Madrid May Day Editorial on Country’s Fate
A May 4 Madrid column gloomily argues the country’s fate rests with the current leaders and warns the nation cannot endure much longer under their administration.
Brazil Declares Neutrality as Havana Session Opens
Autonomist congress meets in Havana marking a new political phase. The Talbot is allowed to pass Havana’s blockade while US dynamite cruiser Nichteroy sails from Rio. Madrid withholds Cape Verde squadron location amid Cadiz activity and plans to move on Manila.
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Brazil
Havana
Talbot
United States
Nichteroy
Rio Janeiro
Vienna
Queen Christina
Cuba
Matanzas
Indian Head
Madrid
Cape Verde
Gijon
Spain
Joe Kirkland
Anila
Paris
Pelayo
Alfonso XII
Christina
Cadiz
Manila
No word from Admiral Dewey amid Manila news
Secretary Letig reported no word from Commodore Dewey as of May 5 while noting limited cable access from Manila. Officials expect swift action on supplies and a convoy for Manila ships, with Dewey holding steady at Mariveles and Cavite defenses seen as manageable.
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Washington
Letig
Commodore Dewey
Max Iila
Dewey
Marathia
News From The Morning Telegraph Wrap
The page reports ships and battles amid the Philippines war, with updates on war plans and figures. It notes a mine fire at Port Minorharl and the opening of a new home project for the priestless. Local notices mention Comissioner Dinning and Taylor Borough school events.
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Port Minorharl
TALBOT AT HAVANA REPORTS BREEZE OF BRITISH EVACUATION
May 5 report from Key West says the British cruiser Talbot paused at Havana to evacuate subjects bound for safety. Rear Admiral Lampoon granted entry, with Admiral Sir John Richardson onboard. News mentions siege conditions, hunger, and disease affecting local authorities and Cuban civilians.
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Key West
Fla
Havana
Calot
Lampoon
Jonn Richwidson
Manila
Admind Sampson
Mlont
Pines
Seto
Chiy
Fort McPherson
Vincante de Corteja
Third Cavalry
Porte Principes
Fitet
Lates Steves
Nattalbon
Lower
Perinsulay
Sargeon
Sindom Garcia Julon
Ain Secon
Lula Gulag Toumelle
Minty Cubeza
Guidamere Agariots Zambrini
Juan Gonzales Vera
Port McPherson
Cuferad
Wong
Tle Tattygar
Willets Point
Ltte
Philadelphia
Alleged Spy Released in St Paul Case
Philadelphia dispatch reports a man tied to a Lusuthipher spy case was captured in St Paul and brought to trial. The court found the evidence insufficient and he was released.
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St. Paul
Philadelphia
Fragmented OCR Mystery Text From Unclear Source
The provided text is garbled and difficult to interpret. It appears to mix names, places, and phrases without clear events or context to summarize into a coherent news item.
Weather forecast for Washington May 5
Forecasters predict a warm morning turning cooler by afternoon with light winds. Expect increasing cloud cover and chances of showers in the evening as a cold front approaches from the west. Temp range mid 60s to low 70s with possible gusts near 20 mph.
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