No News From Sampson Delays Cuba Campaign Plans
Washington reports Admiral Sampson has not sent a report and the Navy Department expects no word for several days. Officials indicate preparations for mobilizing and transporting tens of thousands of troops for a rapid, decisive campaign in Cuba, with regiment organization and state concentration camps to speed deployment. Minnesota guardsmen report three top regiments ready for the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Cuba
Washington
May
West Authority
Admiral Sampson
War Department
Department
United States
Quartermaster's Department
Commissary's Department
Medals for heroes in Manila Bay tribute by Senate
The Senate approved a resolution to thank Commodore Dewey and his officers and men for the Manila Bay victory. A bill to raise the number of rear admirals to seven passed, enabling Dewey to be nominated to the highest post. A sword of honor and bronze medals funded by a $10,000 appropriation were authorized, and a $50,000 post office provision was added. The postoffice bill faced other debates, including rail service cuts. The session adjourned with plans to vote on the bill tomorrow at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Dewey
Manila Bay
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Manila
Postoffice
Torpedo Boat Sighted Near Sable Island
Captain Roberts reports sighting a Spanish torpedo boat about seventy miles southeast of Sable Island. The vessel was sharp and low fore and aft with two funnels close together, no masts or flag, moving at 12 knots in the same direction as the steamship Roman. Fog and rain caused it to vanish after about half an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Mims
Sable Island
Fiesten
Toberte
Warren Line
Roman
Wis
Spanish merchant seized by American liner escapes aid
Madrid dispatches report that Governor General Machien of Porto Rico states a Spanish merchant was seized by an American warship and carried aboard a Nine Atnhantic liner but escaped with help from Spanish warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Covernor General Machien
Porto Rico
Siege Declared in Catalonia Amid Martial Moves
State of siege proclaimed in Catalonia as Seville and Saragossa also fall under martial law. St Paul sails under sealed orders while Montauk departs for sea. Mayflower captures a Spanish fishing smack bound for Havana. Congress approves an extra rear admiral for Dewey in Spanish provinces. Ortos vandalism hits town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catalonia
St. Paul
Cuba
Seville
Saragossa
Destination of state troops mapped for Chickamauga and Cuba
Secretary Alger released the plan detailing where state volunteer units will be sent. First regiments go to Chickamauga then Tampa and Gulf ports for embarkation to Cuba. Second division heads to Washington as reserve to reinforce Cuba or defend coasts, while third division stays in state unless called for Philippines or general reserve. Pennsylvania units allocated to Washington Chickamauga coast defense and reserve duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Cuba
Mobile
Tampa
New Orleans
Galveston
Miles
United States
New York Volunteers
Department of the East
New York Harbor
Long Island Sound
Pennsylvania
Delaware Bay
Coast Guard
War Department
Plana
Philippine Islands
Alger
Clough
Corbin
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Washington
Chicamauga
D. C
Chickamauga
Gulf Ports
New Orleanne
Philippines
Supplies for Insurgents Sail to Cuba from Tampa
The steamer Gussie chartered by the U S government will sail for Cuba before morning loaded with arms ammunition and supplies for Cuban insurgents A company of 100 U S troops from the First Infantry will accompany the expedition to guard the landing and assist in distributing the cargo Captain Dorst in charge The Gussie carries 6000 to 7000 Springfield rifles about 200000 rounds of ammo and several hundred boxes of provisions The Whitney will follow to ferry the army ammunition and supplies after loading is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Gussie
Cuba
United States
Dorst
Miles
Key West
Whitney
New Jersey Safe From Spanish Gunboats Says Navy
A US navy official, quoted from Philadelphia May 1, says Spanish vessels will not threaten New Jersey coast resorts. The admiral asserts it is not war, no privateering, and that Spaniards would risk being destroyed by US ships. He predicts little harm beyond possible coastal vessel fires and coal shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New Jersey
United States Navy
Con
Boggs pleads guilty in Dover bank embezzlement case
In Wilmington Delaware May 8 Boggs a Dover First National Bank teller pleaded guilty to embezzling 107000 and testified against F T Cooper indicted for aiding and abetting 23000. Boggs linked Cooper to stock schemes with Bay State Gas and named officials Hawkins Harrington Lewis and Kenney as participants. Homes listed Cooper checks totaling 23000 and said Cooper traveled to New York to arrange investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veller
Over Bank
Cooper
Wilmington
Del
W. N. Boggs
First National Bank of
Dover
F. T. Cooper
Bay State Gas
John D. Hawkins
Senate
Hezekiah Harrington
B. L. Lewis
United States
Kenney
Homes
New York
Boggs
Etock
Lores
Raging Riots engulf Spanish towns amid martial law
Reports from Madrid describe rising disorder as riots erupt in Cadiz Alicante and Mortos near Jaen with martial law proclaimed in Allacete and Jaen Plus attackers raid the town hall and tax collector residence looting 2100 pesetas and jewels while crowds shout anti tax slogans A priest in Brones near Seville is stoned to death as violence spreads across provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al- Baceth
Jean-Amats
Mortos
Madrid
Cadiz
Alicante
Allacete
Jaen
Fbrones
Seville
Lieutenant Rowan Returns From Cuba Mission
First Lieutenant Andrew Rowan of the 19th Infantry, agent of the War Department, arrived in Nassau after visiting Cuba and meeting Cuban leaders. He observed Rear Admiral Sampson's fleet moving east and left Cuba on May 1 in an open boat. General Calixto Garcia reportedly entered Bayamo on April 2 after Spanish troops evacuated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cuba
Nassau
N. P
Andrew Rowan
19Th Infantry
United States War Department
Sampson
Rowan
Callazo
Hernandez
Bayamo
Kingston
Calixto Garcia
Garcia
Canto
Embarcadero
Manatee
Pittsburg Recruits Leave for Mount Gretna
Pittsburg dispatch reports 379 recruits depart for Mount Gretna to fill quotas for the Tenth Fourteenth and Eighteenth regiments. Of the total, 198 join the Fourteenth, 69 join the Eighteenth, and the remainder join the Tenth. Notable enlistees include 11 Washington men from Washington and Jefferson College and players from Waynesburg College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbure
May
Mount Gretna
Washington
Washington and Jefferson College
Waynesburg
Waynesburg College
Moving to Camp Cloth Supplies From Schuylkill Arsenal
Extraordinary activity at the Schuylkill arsenal reports six car loads of clothing sent to the Chickamauga camp of the regular army with larger shipments to Mobile and New Orleans planned soon. The arsenal force has doubled and operations run day and night to ready clothing and supplies for field deployment. A high demand for small shelter tents is noted with contracts to deliver daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Schuylkill Arsenal
Chickamauga
Mobile
New Orleans
Arsenal
Disorder at Linares claims twelve killed and fifty wounded
Revised figures show twelve men killed and fifty wounded in Linares. Bodies lay in the streets as continuous gunfire from the town hall hindered救救 the wounded. Reports say looters brought in food without duties amid the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Linares
Cruiser Coaled at Haiti
A May dispatch from Puerto Plata reports the captain of the German steamer Olivia saying an American cruiser entered Cape Haitien after a Sunday salute to the flag. Spanish protests failed as Bolivia sighted five U S warships believed to be Admiral Sampson’s fleet steaming eastward in line of battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evening World
Puerto Plata
Haiti
Olivia
Cape Haitien
Bolivia
Admiral Sampson
Supreme Court Opinions Rendered in May 2 Session
The Philadelphia court reports May 2 reveal several Supreme Court opinions including affirmations of judgments and dismissals. Cases span coal companies and estates in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, including Clear Spring Coal Co and Dorrance estate, with appellants underscoring limited grounds for appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Kieeve
Clear Spring Coal Company
C. P
Luserne
Dorrance Estate
Pennsylvania Company For Insurance
Apical
O C
Lugerne
Conta
Cosgrove, Et al
Kingston Coal Company
Lackawanna
Boland
County of
Luzerne
C. M
Bmrth
Susquehanna
Greek king plotters executed in Athens dispatch
Dispatches from Athens report Kat ditnn and Georgina, two men who attempted to assassinate King George of Greece in February, were executed today in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Kat
Georgina
Chorge
Greece
Supreme Court Orders New Trial For Blair County Murder Case
The Supreme Court today reversed the Court of Oyer and Terminer of Blair County and ordered a new trial in the case of Frank Wilson who was indicted with James Farrell and William Doran for the murder of Henry Bonnieke. Wilson had been separately tried and convicted of first degree murder at the January term 16 of the Blair County court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia, Muay
Supreme Court
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Blair County
Frank Wilson
James Farrell
William Doran
Henry Bonnieke
Wilson
Bethlehem Tron Company Accelerates War Production
In Bethlehem Pennsylvania the Tron company has nabbed and shipped toconde four ten inch puns and is finishing six more. The ordnance plant is operating day and night on government work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Tron Company
Bnndy Hook
Robert Linblom Assigns in Chicago
Chicago financier Robert Linblom of the board of trade assigns this afternoon. Reported assets total 9,100,000 with liabilities listed at 5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rober Linblom
Chicago
Robert Linblom
Board of Trade
Supreme Court rules Westinghouse patent not infringed by Boyden
The United States Supreme Court today upheld that Boyden Power Tripike company's devices do not infringe the patent rights of Westinghouse company. The ruling clarifies patent boundaries and protects Boyden from infringement claims in this case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agaiinst
Westinghouse, Washtington, May
United States Supreme Court
Boyden Power Tirpike Company
Westinghouse Company
Boyden Company
Spanish Ministers Resign in Madrid. Premier Saganta Takes Reins
It is announced this afternoon that the cabinet ministers have placed their portfolios in the hands of Benor Saganta, the premier, with a view to probable reconstruction of the ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Benor Saganta
Oldest city firm in Missouri Kansas Nebraska sales
The firm, a long established Kansas City company, marketed a large number of goods at a price competitive with Chicago. The report notes no details on assaults or mobility. The firm operated through Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska with up to thirty agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
W. A. Michael
Skin Commiission Company
Lorie Cone
Antigo
Chicago
I Ane
City
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
War Bulletins From Madrid May Reveal Shifts in Cabinet
Reports from Madrid indicate a cabinet formation possible with Benor Gamuzo Included. In combat near Cardenas channel American torpedo boats engaged three Spanish gunboats and retreated after a half hour. Martial law proclamations spread from Seville to Haragowen as military influence grows. A telegraph from Porto Rico captain general notes three suspicious Vearela near harbor and US fleet approaching Porta P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Cardenas
London
Seville
Haragowen
Porto Rico
United States
Porta P
Rioting in Italy report from Rome and Milan
A May 9 dispatch to Premier di Rudini from General Bava Beccaris cites rioting at Arenada Monte Calvario Antrodoco Arenaccia and Civita Ducale. Troops intervened at Monte Calvario where a rioter was killed and two soldiers hurt. Milan reports calmer situation with shops reopening. Socialists arrests include Senor Casta and about 200 rioters held in a convent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
di Rudini
Bava Beccaris
Third Army Corps
Milan
Naples
Antrodoco
Civita
Ducale
Arenaccia
Monte Calvario
Senor Casta
Spanish Cabinet Reforms Hinted After Indemnity Bill
Madrid reports that the queen regent consulted with Senor Montero Rios, senate president, about reconstruc ting the cabinet. It looks likely the cabinet will be re formed with Senor Gamazo included once the lower house passes the Indemnity bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senor Montero Rios
Senate
Senor Gamazo
Dewey's Orders Revealed to Manila Campaign
The article notes a terse decisive order to Admiral Dewey guiding the Manila operation. It cites a May congressional reference and includes a text fragment dated April 24 directing immediate actions against Spanish ships in the Philippine Islands and Hong Kong course. The language grants Dewey broad autonomy to pursue the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Isak
Dover
Hong Kong
China
United States
Spain
Philippine Islands
Forty Spaniards from Havana released from quarantine in Kingston
May reports say about forty Spaniards arrived from Havana aboard the Italian cruiser Giovant Bausan and were freed from quarantine in Kingston Jamaica. The refugees allege reconcentrados are starving and neglected by the Spanish government while soldiers suffer too. They claim food is diverted to speculators and raw provisions cost about $3 daily per person in Havana in anticipation of a siege and blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Havana
Giovant Bausan
Huvyiuna
Miners Buried in Klondike Avalanche Near Pillew River
Lima Ohio reports Fred Rost returns from the Klondike after an avalanche swept over a mountain camp on the Pillew river. Rost, his partners, and 17 other miners were buried. Arthur Laladune died. Rost survived ten hours with multiple broken bones and believes many were not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Fred Rost
Klondike
Pillew River
Rost
Arthur Laladune
Spaniards Still Arrogant, Manila Cable Update
A Manila message reports that Spaniards remain arrogant and unlikely to surrender until Hong Kong is destroyed. A telegraph operator travels with the McCulloch to assess cable options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pally Mall
Hong Kong
Manila
McCulloch
Seabell Vessel Reports Inbound Isabel and Rita Arrival
The vrip of the seabell at Gt. Thomas notes the Isabel II cruiser called at San Juan de Puerto Rico due to the notin arrival of the Rita cruiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrip
Gt. Thomas
W. L. May
Isabel iI
Notin
Rita
San Juan de Morto Rico
The Manila Victory and Parliament News
Telegraph reports no update from Admiral Suumpaor and notes the Manila Victory's impact on the English Parliament. It covers state troop movements in Bolin and a 20 jump on the Monte financial scene. Local items include the Grand Castle annual session and election contest hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suumpaor
Manila
Bolin
Monte
Grand Castle
K. G. BE
Unconstitutional Dry Law Stuns Iowa Court
The Iowa Supreme Court rules the state law barring transport of alcohol is unconstitutional, finding it interferes with interstate commerce. The decision centers on the case of T H Rhodes, railroad agent at Brighton, involved in a raid case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, May
Supreme Court
T. MH. Rhodes
Brighton
Lowa
Higuore
Monitor Montauk Sata Breakwater Del May
The monitor Montauk sailed from League Inland Navy Yard Saturday for Porthand Maine. It passed out to sea in the early afternoon at 2:20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del
Montauk
League Inland Navy Yard
Porthand, Me
Equilibrium of Nations A New World Appears
London reports the Daily Chronicle’s parliamentary writer on American success in the Philippines. Enthusiastic supporters foresee new developments and a rising naval power influencing global balance amid European hostility. Some Spaniards recognize Spain’s incompetence yet praise individual Spaniards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Chronicle
America
Philippines
House of Commons
Spain
Nunez Returns From Cuba With Talks On Frontline Commands
General Nunez of the Cuban army arrived after a landing in Cuba following talks with General Miles and Cuban delegate Quesada. He met Garcia and Gomes to open communication, then left for New York to report to Senor Palma. The Cuban authorities kept details guarded while noting progress in establishing contact with field commanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Nunez
Cuba
Miles
Benor Quesada
Garcia
Gomes
Mr. Quesada
Nunez
New York
Senor Palma
Nenes
Nunes
Culanse
Garcia and
Sagasta Denies Madrid Replacement Rumor
Madrid reports Senor Sagasta denies that Marshal Martinez Campos will replace Lieutenant General Daban as captain general of Madrid. A large Mass for Cavite victims was held at St. Joseph church, with uniformed sailors filling the pews. A Porto Bello dispatch notes a strong fighting spirit in the harbor aided by Alfonso XII’s munitions and fortifications. The report tells of a Spanish merchantman fleeing an American liner and a pursuit by a Spanish warship toward the east from San Juan de Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Martinez Campos
Daban
Church of St. Joseph
Cavite
Porto Blon
Alfonso Nage
Paulina
San Juan de Porto Rico
Pauling Firet
Port Fajardo
Prisoners of War Arrive at Fort McPherson
Sixteen prisoners of war arrive in Atlanta under guard of Twenty-fifth regiment troops. Nine are officers with the rest privates and non commissioned officers. They are placed in the Fort McPherson military prison after being captured aboard a vessel in Cuban waters by the Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Twenty-fifth Regiment
Fort McPherson
Nashville
Prohibition Delegation Forms Swale-Low Endorsement
At Etroudeture Pennsylvania the Prohibition convention elected Rev. KB Dixon Rev. O G Malin W Fler F J Kistley and Amal Truible to the state convention. They were instructed to vote for Rev. Silne C. Swale low for governor and George Brailifer for Congress, with Brailifer previously aligned with Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etroudeture
KB. K. Dixon
Malin
Fler
F. J. Kistley
Amal
Delaware Breakwater Vessel Sails After Delay
The auxiliary mortar boat anchored off the breakwater since Saturday put to sea this morning. Its destination is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Pawl
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania Tuesday
May forecast shows eastern Pennsylvania fair and warmer with southerly winds. Western Pennsylvania expected fair weather with westward or southerly winds and mild temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
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Toda
Baldomero Acosta
Juan Delgado
Pinar del Tio
Acosta
Delgado
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Pittsburg
Greta
Chickamana
Eastwood
Sandy Hook
Benor Gamuzo
Italy
Arenada
Pian
the Klondike
Loral
Monitor
Montauk Sata
Lon
Don
Nuniz
Gomez
Sagasta
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General Daban
Georgia
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St. Paul Saile
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