Thirteenth Regiment Faces Mustering Move to Tampa
The Thirteenth Pennsylvania Regiment prepares to be mustered in and moved to Tampa within 48 hours. Major Whitney and Captain Dimmick were rejected by surgeons. Regimental Major Coursen appointed adjutant of the Second Battalion. several officers and recruits are confirmed or rejected amid rapid mustering and transport preparations at Camp Gretna near Mt Gretna Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Coursen
Wales
Lena
Selwyn
Gretna Yard
A. D. Smith
Cornwall and
Lebanon Road
Washington
Park
Pennsylvania
United States Service
Coureen
Hantings
Hastings
Hall
George H. Whitney
J. C. Dimmick
Edward McGee
Whitney
Field
Ata
Vavaneles
Coursen
R. M. Stratton
G. W. Merriman
Joseph F. Blaumeister
John Hayes
Third Brigade
Company C
Edward Burkhouse
W. A. Rawal
Thomas Murphy
Paul de Paschalis
D. W. Davis
Scott
Samuel §. Derman
Herbert E. Thayer
John A. Keith
William Pierce
Stratton
Kambeck
George Roberts
Ingills
Reese Watkins
Thirteenth
Hay
S. A
Whder
Michael Hillard
W. P. Kelly
Joseph Caffery
Peter Mahon
Charles Ash
William Harbach
Peter Getz
Frank Nicholas
James F. Cooper
Arthur Clarke
George Palmer
Marshall Anderson
Earnest McDermott
Robert Pettit
Co. F
Wilkes- Narre
McCleary
J. W. Oakford
Fred Bennett
George Puss
Co. H
Joan F. Flannery
Ciizens
Plitston
Bowman
Col. Calder
J. W. Dugan
Co. T
Co, C
Duggan
National Guard
Gossip of the Camp Capt Barnes Replaced by Stearns
From a staff correspondent Captain Barnes of Company FB Ninth Regiment who was rejected for age is to be succeeded by Second Lieutenant L Dennison Stearns.
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Daniel H. Hastings
Mt. Gretna
Barnes
L. Dennison Stearns
Fate of the Philippines and German Claims on Occupation
A London report says Germany plans to express disapproval of a lasting U S occupation of the Philippines. The German consul in Manila may press Rear Admiral Dewey, with claims by Germans harmed by the Cavite bombardment, and seeks Spain indemnity. Austrian Emperor approves, France passively accepts. Refugees in Singapore prepare a congratulatory address to Dewey and seek native government with American protection, oppose restoration to Spain or continental rule.
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Cavite
London
Germany
Philippine Islands
United States
Manila
Dewey
The
Times
Singapore
Philippines
Spain
Grand Lodge of Elks Chooses St Louis for Next Convention
The Grand Lodge of Elks met in New Orleans May 11 behind closed doors to select the host city for the next convention, with St. Louis chosen. President candidates include B. M. Allen of Birmingham Zack Phelps of Louisville John Galvin of Cincinnati and J B Fisher of Johnstown Pa. Numerous other offices drew many aspirants while social events included city tours club receptions and an evening park entertainment.
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New Orleans
Grand Lodge of
Elis
St. Louis
B. M. Allen
Birmingham
Zack Phelps
Louisville
John Galvin
Cincinnati
J. B. Fisher
Johnstown
Engineers in Session Supreme Council Elects New Officers
In New York May 11 during the second annual convention of the Supreme council of the American Order of Steam Engineers officers were chosen. Franklin F R Moore of Pennsylvania was named supreme chief engineer and N M Kennedy became supreme first assistant engineer.
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New York
Supreme Council of the American Order of Steam Fingineers
Franklin FR. Moore
Pennsylvania
N. M. Kennedy
James Lightfoot
Clifford P. Williams
George W. Riichardson
W. J. Mitchell
Delaware
Thomas Mitchell
Massachusetts
W. J. Michell
Supreme
Woodington
John Allas
G. Conne
Ordered to Tampa is One of Them
Governor Hastings announced six Pennsylvania volunteer regiments at Camp Hastings will move to Tampa within 48 hours. The units include the Fourth Case led, Sixteenth Huling, Third Ralston, Fifteenth Kreps, Ninth Dougherty, and Fifth Burchfield with 144 officers and 3209 enlisted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coloonel Case
Huling
Tampa
Eighth
Sheridan
Volunteer Army of the United States
Pennsylvania Volunteera
Newport News
One Cent a Mile for Troops Across Western Roads
Western railroad lines unanimously adopt a one cent per mile charge for troop transport to the front with the Colorado Midland as the sole dissenting carrier due to Colorado law. The government has urged the rate as fair, and competition will keep charges at or below one cent. Since Washington announced troop movements, a fierce scramble for service has followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Colorado Midland
Colorado
Washington
Russians and Japanese Agree on Korea Independence Pact
In the Government Gazette both governments announce four modus vivendi governing Korea. On April 5 representatives signed a protocol recognizing Korea’s sovereignty and independence and pledging no direct interference. Russia also commits not to impede Japanese commercial and industrial relations in Korea.
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Tokio
Korea
Spanish ambassador boasts of naval strength and prudence
London May 10 Count Hascon the Spanish ambassador to Great Britain said in an interview that the admiral refuses to engage Cuba with superior forces. He argued courage must mix with prudence and warned against allowing the United States to face weaker opponents. He claimed Spain has generals and admirals with enduring military traditions ready to act at a fitting moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Count Hascon
Great Britain
Cuba
United States
Spain
Mystery of the Fleet Unresolved by London Inquiries
News from London May 11 reports inquiries on ships from the Canary Islands Madeira Teneriff and Gibraltar find no sign of the Spanish fleet. The British steamer Galicia notes only auxiliary cruisers Normannia and Columbia two torpedo boats and an armed yacht possibly the Giralda. The Tetuan from Gibraltar arrives with further tidings.
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London
Canary Islands
Madeira
Tenerift
Gibraltar
Galicia
Bird
Cadiz
Normannia
Columbia
Giralda
Tetuan
Explorer reports Canary Islands excitement despite Spanish fleet absence
The observer left Las Palmas on April 24, sailed to Tenerife on April 30 and Madeira on May 2, finding no signs of the Spanish fleet. She notes strong excitement at the Canary Islands during her visit.
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Las Palmas
Teneriff
Madeira
Canary Islands
War Revenue Bill Advances to Senate Report
The war revenue bill, aside from a few administrative features, is ready for Senate report and likely to be considered tomorrow though work won’t begin before Monday. Democrats, aided by Senator Jones of Nevada, steering finance committee amendments including a 0.25 percent corporation tax seigniorage coinage and issuance of 150 million in greenbacks. Bond provisions are dropped and cigars and cigarettes taxes are slated to fall to 4.50 per thousand and 1.50 respectively.
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Washington
Senate
Jones
Nevada
MISSION OF THE GUSSIE SAILS FOR CUBA WITH ARMS
The transport Gussie sails for Cuba carrying 7 000 rifles 250 000 rounds of ammunition city mule packs to aid inland supply and several Cuban guides. Captain James H Dorst in charge and two companies of the First Infantry will land at three points to deliver 1 000 000 rounds to Cuban bands and coordinate with Cuban leaders before the invasion.
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Tampa
Gussie
Cuba
First Infantry
James H. Dorst
Fourth Cavalry
Dorst
Germans Stand By America in Alabama Convention
The Southern Central Effort of the North American Turnerbund held its annual convention in Birmingham on May 11 and adopted a resolution supporting the U S war against Spain to liberate Cuba and avenge American seamen's deaths. Speakers praised the American cause and predicted a strong German friendship with Emperor William and the German government.
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Birmingham
Ala
Turnerbund
Gulf
United States
Spain
Cuba
America
William
Kaiser Not Unfriendly Says German Emperor
Berlin May 11 The Frankfort Zeitung quotes Emperor William in a White House conversation saying America should not think his government unfriendly toward the union in the war with Spain The German people in America would not understand if the fatherland showed no friendly feeling toward their new home The Tageblatt reports growing belief in diplomatic circles that President McKinley had England's benevolent neutrality before deciding on war
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Berlin
William
Frankfort Zeitung
United States
White
America
Union
Spain
Tageblantt
McKinley
England
Delicacies for Dewey's Men The Colonial Dames Donate 8100
The Surgeon General of the Navy sent $190 to the Navy pay office in San Francisco to buy clam juice lemons beef extract and jellies for sick sailors. The funds support meals and nourishment for Dewey's men as they recover.
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Washington
Surgeon General of the Navy
Navy
San Francisco
Vault protected by Holmes Electric Protective System
A bank vault is secured by the Holmes Electric Protective System, highlighting the use of automated electrical safeguards to deter theft. The feature notes a modern security installation and its intended reliability.
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Holmes
Pierce's Market Fall Produce and Poultry Items
A morning market listing details turkeys ducks chickens and broilers along with green peas tomatoes cucumbers cauliflower new beets new potatoes celery radishes onions lettuce asparagus and other fruits. Customers are asked to place orders early to ensure timely delivery.
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Florida
Major Thompson
Gretna
Dimmick
Lieuenant Gee
Thompson
War Department
Secreaary Beliler
Harrisburg
Alger
Springfield Rifles
State Guard
James M. Mintter
Pail de Pascholis
Ray G. Smith
W. Gould
Joseph Helreighe
C. Lathrope
Richard J. Bourke
Harry Drake
George Robling
George Schmitt
Jacob Fetherman
Artier
Willan Dunkerly
Wagener
Alson Thornton
William G Davie
William G Davie, Quartermasterergeant, Ratert M. Vath
William Meiulloch
Clarence
Seward
Lorengu
Boc
Ira Murphy
William HH. Crago
Thomas Russell, Jr
Lona HW
Dav
Coons
Charles Geary
John P. Hitchcock
Harry B. Bowman
Wagoner
Edmond G. Thompson
John Kinney
Fiest Battalio
James Kinney
J. H. Mahon
Co. C
BE. D. Fellows
Foote
Coleman
Co. A
Kelly
Emmet McDermott
Co. PF
Dhugler
T J. Jordan
John Keator
Times Reportorial
John Stanton
Len Murphy
D. J
Morsford
Caunos
Royal
Royal Making Fowota CO
Ayen
Grand Lodge OF Elks
Oneoe
Mount Gretna
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Camp Hastings
Fla
United States Army
Corba
J. Mood
Caper Verde
Womdorfel
WAR Revenue
Mission OF the
National Turnerbund
Kaiser
Colonial Dames
Jellies
Eve
Admiral Dewey
National Relief Association
National Society of Colonial Dames of America
Eastham
Cumberland
Robert W. Eastham
Parsons
W. Va
Frank E. Thompson
Philadelphia
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway End
Elleventh &T
Grace Church
Eerepean Plas
Sotelein
Denis Rea
Bormelike Atmos Nore
William Taylor
Westminster Hotel
Cor
Sixteenth St
Irving Plass
L. D. Crawford
Third National Bank
Scranton
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Frea
Shington Chemical UO
Frere
Myer Davidow
Lackawanna Avenue
Boston
Progersions Bay
Dentel Partors
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Newark
Adams
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Ave
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Richardson Boynten
W. A. Pierce
Penn Ave. Market
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