Move on Cuba is Now Launched in War Effort
Washington reports an earnest launch of army movement toward Cuba to eject Spanish forces from the island. Troop concentrations shift for a swift invasion while Miles and staff prepare to depart for Tampa, with preparations spreading to Florida and the Gulf and some forces heading to San Francisco. Admiral Sampson news remains uncertain as naval movements and portfortifications unfold amid broad global tensions.
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Pearl of the Antilles
War Department
Spain
Philippines
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Miles
Tampa
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Middle West
Florida
Gulf
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Sampson
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Cada
Porto Ribo
Samperona
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Cuban
Atlantic
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Manila
Unclear Supreme Power Over Harsher Punishment Debate
A fragment discusses whether Downing should be convicted and whether the president can overrule a verdict to impose a lesser penalty or none, mentioning Lieutenant Carranza and a metropolitan setting in Toronto. The excerpt reflects on executive power over judicial outcomes.
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Toronto
Carranza
Downing
Conditions in Blockaded Havana Described in Sun Letter
The Sun publishes a Havana correspondence detailing the blockade's impact on civilians and troops. It describes food and water scarcities, improvised fortifications, and the morale of volunteers and regulars, noting two Krupp guns and rising oppression as shells threaten Morro Castle.
Afraid of the Prison Bars
Charles C Graser former West Bay City comptroller ended his life by shooting himself in the heart three hours before his trial on embezzlement charges. He feared an unfair verdict and prison, and left letters to Judge Maxwell Mayor Lind and ex City Treasurer Green. He was 59 and had long served the city.
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Bay City
Mich
Charles Cgraser
West Bay City
Glaser
Hebert
Maxwell
Lind
William M. Green
Downings Love Leads to Spy Trial Demand
Judge Advocate General Lieber urged a court martial for Geo Downing alias Henry Rawlings if found guilty of spying for Spain. Downing, driven by love for a Spanish legation housemaid and anger at the navy, allegedly conspired with a naturalized Englishman to relay U.S. military information to Spain via Toronto. He remains confined as investigators press the second count accusing him of transmitting naval and army details to aid Spain.
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Lieber
Corbin
Geo. Downing
Henry Rawlings
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Senor Dupuy de Lome
Legation
Secret Service
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Brooklyn
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Sedel
Currangy
United States
Canada
Toronto
Spain
Three Die In Fiery Philadelphia Store Blast
A May 1 fire in a six story Philadelphia building housed McCadden Bros and others. Three victims William McCadden, Charles Richardson, and Evelyn Caldwell died on the second floor after fireworks exploded in the basement. Over twenty five were in the building when flames spread to adjacent properties causing total losses around 255,000 with insurance claims listed for the firms affected.
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Filadelphia
Fie
McCadden Pres
Market Silvet
William McCaddenr
Charles Richardson
Evelyn G. Caldwell
McCadden
Market Street
Reading Hardware Company
Brainard, Armstrong & Co
Spool Silk Manufacturers
Janeway & Co
National Wall Paper Company
MotCadden Bros
Ftreman
McCadden Bros
Brainard, Armestrong & Co
Beringer, Shumway & Co
Tracy, Norris & Co
German Pressure on Philippines Warned by Berlin Ambassador
The Madrid correspondent for a Berlin paper reports that German officials contemplate protecting German interests if Spain changes government in the Philippines. Count Hatefeldt-Widenburg warned Lord Salisbury that Germany would mirror any British landings to safeguard its subjects. Salisbury acknowledged the point but deemed Britain unlikely to force such action and left the matter open pending Manila crisis’ outcome.
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Madrid
Berlin
Great Britain
Count Hatefeldt-Wildenburgs
Lort Salisbury
Philippines
Germany
Count Hatafeldt-Widenburg
Lord Salisbury
Manila
Lord Balisbury
England
Riots at Milan reported by Vienna Telegraph
The Vienna correspondent says Milan saw violent riots with at least one thousand participants. Reports mention dozens killed and many injured as firemen attempted to disperse rioters. trains and main stations were disrupted and printing houses refused to print the manifestos. The military were proclaimed in Milan amid drum signals and cannon roars.
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Vienna
Daily Telegraph
Milan
Ag Oll
Desires Bincks Troops to Tampa Amid War Telegram
Governor Mlock received a telegram from Secretary of War Alger ordering two New York state volunteers to report to Tampa at once. The message was dated May 1 and directed the mobilization of local troops for immediate deployment.
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Aibway
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Mlock
Alger
New York State
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Preaker
Landeav
Bacelsior Clube
Wort
Scranton
Bubuiruan
Fare Hall
Telegraph
Tampa
Fin
Gretna News
Radical faction in Ulm declares independence in chamber
A May event in Rio Janeiro via Galveston reports a faction of the Radical party taking steps in a chamber to declare themselves independent of Ulm and seek unilateral independence.
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Galveston
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Ie Takin Etepe
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United States
Ulm
Naval and colonial shifts in Pacific theater unfold
Spanish marine minister denies Cape Verde fleet at Cadiz as Gen Merritt is named Governor General of the Philippines. Havana says U S ships move eastward while Germany warns of intervention if the Philippines stay under American control. Peking and Australia head from San Francisco to Manila, refugees seek native government under U S protection, and an expedition to Manila is planned from Spain to rescue troops left by Dewey.
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Alejandro Rodrigues
Hiavana
Reaidenia
Iowa
Arolas
Weyler
Trocha
Havang
Morro
Cer
Spain
Havand
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Estado Mayor de Voluntarios
Dr. Finlay
John F. Morales
New York
Mia
Louis Babater
Hernandes
Micco
American Coast Survey
Lee
Cape Verde
Cadiz
Merritt
Philippines
Madrid
Germany
United States
Peking
Australia
San Francisco
Manila
Dewey
Merritt to Govern the Philippines
The Bulletin reports General Wesley Merritt will command Pacific coast volunteers and rank as brigadier general to lead infantry invasion forces in the Philippines. He is proclaimed governor general, with two battalions mustered and stationed at the Presidio, amid rapid arms and clothing delivery and transport movements for Manila.
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Wesley Merritt
Pacific Coast
Merritt
Philippines
Manila
California Volunteers
Presidio
Artllery
Camter Port Mason
Washington
Charleston
Ohee Han
Menilit
Peking
Australia
City of Sydney
Philadelphia
Honolulu
Mare Island
Sydney
Mare Island Navyy Var
Chipa
St. Paul
Queen
Fleet not at Cadiz says Admiral Bermejo
The Madrid correspondent for the Daily Mail reports Admiral Bermejo minister of marine denies the Cape Verde squadron has returned to Cadiz. He states the fleet is currently where it should be per its instructions.
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Bermejo Saye
London
Ron
Cadiz
Bernstein Reeder Fight Ends In Draw In Altoona
Joe Bernstein of New York and Jim Reeder of Altoona fought eight rounds at the Altos Athletia club. Bernstein weighed 14 and Reeder 1. The bout was declared a draw by agreement as both men remained standing after eight rounds, with Reeder the worse for wear and Bernstein excelling in polish.
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Pan
Joe Bernstein
New York
Jim Reeder
Altos Athletia
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Governor's appointments delayed reformatory and county post
Harrisburg May In a surprise move today Governor Hast hast reappointed four officials including Thay Brown of Lancaster as manager of the Muntingdony reformatory and John Mowim of Pittsburgh as county sheriff inspector of Allegheny county.
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Harrisburg
Thay Brown
Lancaster
John Mowim
Pittebetty
Holler
Allegheny County
Japanese Consulate Burned in London Riots May 11
A riot damaged the Japanese consulate at Baysh in London on Monday night, with rioters fleeing the scene as authorities reported the building set ablaze and foreign offices assisting ongoing investigations.
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London
Bhash
Colma
Weather Outlook for Washington and Western Pennsylvania
May 1 forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions in Washington with scattered showers. Western Pennsylvania expected to be partly cloudy with light rain and breezy winds.
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Washington
Bormantera Pentevista
Pennsylvania
Man With a Hover Topeka. Run May 1 Treuble
Fragmented OCR report details a violent incident beginning Sunday on a roadway near a private soldier in Osomewick. A suspect attacked with a weapon. the wounded man, Private Prank 1, was stabbed in the throat but is expected to recover. Authorities describe the incident as provoked and chaotic.
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Eoging Af Negrier
Osomewick
Morgan
Emmy
Meliting
The News This Morning and Local Items
Partial weather and miscellaneous notes outline morning conditions. The column lists various local items including editorial mentions, societal notices, and brief city news roundups with scattered references to events, people, and places in Scranton and nearby areas.
Schley Praises Dewey Victory As Great Navy Feat
Commodore Winfield S. Schley, commander of the Flying Squadron, tells the Associated Press that Admiral Dewey's Manila triumph ranks with the greatest naval victories. He cites courage, daring in entering a strange harbor, and the esprit de corps of the crew. He adds superior training and marksmanship aided the win and honors all officers and sailors.
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Old Point Comfort
Brooklyn
Fort Monroe
Winfield
Schley
Manila
Associated Press
Perry
Farragut
Les
Cortes Wrangle in Madrid Spectral Budget and Reforms
London dispatches report the Spanish Cortes approving temporary abolition of import duties on raw cotton and differential duties on foreign ships trading with colonies. The indemnity bill passed with minor opposition as leaders sparred on republican tensions and monarchy. A Daily Chronicle correspondent notes a 3 million pound budget demand and a fraud tax plan amid grain shipment refusals.
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Madrid
Timen
Spain
Cardata
Senor Balmeron
Himaelf
Senor Silvera
Senor Sagasts
Senor Salmeron
Salerno
Syuln
Union
Wanamaker Tour Draws Large Crowd in Tioga County
Ex editor John Wanamaker tours Wellsboro area with civic receptions and a high school visit. May 11 events include a reception at Wood’s home, a large county turnout, and remarks by Senator Kieuffman and others about Renatar Quays reforms.
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Welleboro
Tioma
Enn
Tie
Manan
Renatar Quays
Artivine
Wodlshome
Mach
Tn Mdvtiitem
Abe Wonanoker
Kieuffman
Mudolph Moankenure
Tulle
George W Merrick
Undefined historical note on May 16 proceedings
Fragmentary text reports a May 16 event in New York involving Mice Divo and Matty Quea with references to a regiment and home allotment. Details are garbled and unclear, but imply denial of a measure affecting a person’s title and related correspondence.
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New York
Mow Anxioux
Charleston Departure Underway for Manila Route
Military dispatch notes Charleston to proceed to Manila aboard the transport fleet. A voyage for Agaroeton is planned, with Sailings before Saturday.
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Manila
Vallejo
Cal
Thonlore
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Neo Witcal
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