Short of Ammunition as Blanco Plans Moves
Washington dispatch reports Navy Secretary Long curbing information from the press to protect operational plans. Captain Crowinshield enforces the bulletin rule while noting openings in Havana blockade and potential prisoner exchanges. Armament tests at Indian Head show strong armor, as Wealey Merritt and Otis are named for Pacific command and invasion roles.
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Washington
Long
Navy Department
Crowinshield
Navigation Bureau
Bulletin Board
Havana
Spanish Fleets and Naval Movements Reported
May nineteen eighty eight expected naval dispatches describe Cervera's squadron missing sighting near Curacao after Coal and provisions transfer. Paris reports deny readiness of several cruisers for sea and notes new Krupp armaments for older vessels. Madrid notes reserve fleet including Pelayo and Emperador set to be ready for sea this week.
First Pennsylvania Volunteers Travel Through Harrisburg En Route
The First Pennsylvania volunteers pass through Harrisburg in two sections on the Pennsylvania railroad en route to Klekhonde. Governor Hastings greets them at Mount Mifflin with Adjutant General Stewart and aides. Colonel William A. Stone, a GOP governor candidate, watches from the platform. Hastings served briefly as adjutant general before the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartleburg
Penteylvania Volunteers
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Olowk
Klekonde
Hastings
Stewart
Mount Ifella
Commonwealth
Martin
McCormick
Helilur
Hove
William A. Stone
Allegheny
Weilsboro
Washington
Germany Likely to Side With Spain Says Dr Andrews
Dr Andrews predicts Germany will ally with Spain and Museia Italy and France will join. England may align with the United States though lacking active affection for America. He urged student soldiers to keep drilling despite Captain Murray’s absence. Prof Delebarre now trains minute men and volunteers for the regular army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Spain
Museia
Italy
France
England
United States
Minute Men
Prisoner Exchange Arranged At Havana Negotiations
Key West May 1 The government tug Uncas returned after delivering sealed orders for the release of two American newspaper men Thrall and Jones captured near Havana. A prisoner exchange was agreed with Captain General Blanco to send two Spanish captives from Fort McPherson in exchange, with Thrall and Jones treated with consideration awaiting US authorities' reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Uncas
Havana
Thrall
Jones
Havanti
Merri Eorntle
Brainard
Mr. Knight
London Times
Blanco’s Lavineh
Ccantain
Gollen
Cantala Generel Manco
United States
Knight
Nous
Department
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Hawaii Will Not Proclaim Neutrality
The Hawaiian government declares it will not proclaim neutrality due to existing U S Hawaii relations. A secret senate session indicated support for President Doles position. The occupation bill was discussed and would permit the United States to raise the American flag and use Hawaii as a supply base once ratified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
San Francisco
United States
Hawaii
Senate
Tile
Dole
Japan to Protest U S Occupation of Philippines
A dispatch from Bi to the Daily Telegraph on May 17 reports Japan plans a strong protest against American control of the Philippines. Japan has sought aid from Russia and is in talks with Count Muravioff and the Japanese ambassador. France and Germany are expected to back Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Leidon
Daily Telegraph
Powrsburg
Ryeein
Count Muravioff
Maron Haynaeh Thaso
France
Germany
Japan
President Andrews Predicts World War Involving Europe
Brown University president Benjamin Andrews warned Brown cadets that a world war of unprecedented scale looms and that European powers may become drawn in by interference in earlier conflicts such as the Spanish American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Benjamin Andrews
Brown University
Brown
Movements of Land Forces At Chattanooga Park
The war department reports rapid mobilization of state troops to Chattanooga for the park campaign. By 48 hours after mobilization orders, 5,500 men from multiple states reported to General Brooke. Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania units arrive. Fourth Pennsylvania under Colonel Case noted for a history of quelling labor unrest.
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Chikaminga National Park
War Department
Brooke
Hattinooga
Park
Third
Ohnole Infantry
Chattanooga
Ohio Infantry
the Ark
Milnois Infantry
Hattanooga
Nee
Indiana Infantry
Pennsylvania Infantry
D. B. Case
Homestead
Hazleton
Reading
Spain's New Ministers Named in Madrid Dispatch
A Madrid dispatch reports the new Spanish cabinet includes Senor Etomero Geiron as minister of foreign affairs Sener Avnon as minister of marine and the Duke of Almodovar as minister of public works. The rest will form a makeshift cabinet until the budget is approved.
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London
Madrid
Senor
Etomero Geiron
Sener Avnon
Matine
Duke of Almodovar
Arrival of the Columbia at Philadelphia port
The Columbia arrived in Philadelphia on a potential afternoon visit. Ensigns reported mail and official messages, and after several hours the Columbia steamed away, leaving the impression of orders received from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Moe
United States
Delaware
Washington
Elioal Nervies
Columbia
Harrisburg Republican Convention Elects Delegates
At the Harrisburg court house, Captain A. Wilson Norris Tierry A. Bachnd and Charles A. Dishbrown were chosen as delegates to the state convention from the Harrisburg district They plan to support Senator J M McTarrell for lieutenant governor The county convention is set for tomorrow to elect four delegates from the Second legislative district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
May
Court House
A. Wilson Norris
Tierry A. Bachnd
Charles A. Dishbrown
J. M. Mctarrell
Ells
Dhaniet
Admiral Sampson Moves Naval Fleet by Cable
Navy department reports Admiral Sampson has moved his fleet by cable from Coupe Haythen. The admiralty line of operations shifted toward Key West, aiming for engines near Clenginegors for arrival within a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampeonts Pinus
Washington
Navy Department
Sampson
Coupe Haythen
Admiralty
Clenginegors
Pennsylvania Poulous Names Doubtful Beneficiaries
Pennsylvania dispatch from Washington May 24 reports a list of persons allegedly bonded or bequeathed by an original will and related names like William Prewter and Dumabeus with unclear context, followed by fragmented entries and citations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Prewter
Dumabeus
Wayne
Willows
Fire at Materie Bt. Jowph School Claims Seven Lives
A deadly blaze at the Materie Bt. Joseph in St Hyacinthe Quebec injures many inmates and forces evacuations. Seven dead include two Beauchemen boys and four named Sisters. Five persons are missing, among them servants Noilette Meunir and Maria Millette, with cause unknown and about 200 residents in the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Hyacinthe
Jowph
Alan
Pormons
Beauchemen
Alexandrina
Philomena
Des Agnes
Cuerti
Military assignments announced by the War Department
Washington May 16 189k General orders assign officers to corps and commands for the departments of the Pacific gulf and the sixth and seventh corps. Major Generals Merritt Prowke Graham Wade Coppinger Shafter Otis Wilson Brooke Lee Wheeler are named with stations including Falls Church Chickamauga Mobile Tampa and related commands. Secretary Alger signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
War Department
Wealey Merritt
Department of the Pacific
Philippines
Otis
Futshueh Lee
Seventh Corps
Tampa
Cuba
Washington
Wesley Merritt
John FR. Prowke
Department of the Gulf
William M. Graham
United States Volunteers
Falls Church
James F. Wade
Nited States Volunteers
Brooke
Chickamauga
John J. Coppinger
Mobile
Ala
William BR. Shafter
Uniited States Volunteers
Fla
Elwell E. Otis
United States Army
Jamcs H H. Wilson
United States Volunteere
Fitzhugh Lee
Joseuh H. Wheeler
Siuned KR. A. Alger
Eecreniry
Victory for Bobby Dobbs in Twenty Round Title Bout
Louisville May 14 A hard fought twenty round battle gave Bobby Dobbs the world colored lightweight title at the Leubewille Athletic Club. Dick Case of Beattie was knocked down twice in the second round and again later, but recovered to exchange blows. In the twentieth round Case fell, ending the bout with Dobbs still strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Why
Leubwille
Dick Case
Beatie
Northwest
Bobby" Dobbs
Memphis
Wan
Dobbs
Twce
Case
Dobie
Republicans of Northumberland Nominate Local Ticket
Sunbury May 14 Republicans met in convention and nominated John P. Haws for Congress H M Scoffatall and J S Derr for assembly Sheriff Samuel Detrich District Attorney W it Unger Surveyor J Bergetreseer Delegates to the late convention Markhall Rel George F Bright Monroe H Kulp William Thew Delegates were instructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
Northumberland County
Congress
John P. Haws
H. M. Scoffatall
J S& Derr
Watsontown
Samuel Detrich
Mount Carmel
W.it Unger
Shamokin
J. Bergetreseer
Treverton
Markhall Rel
Weat Indian Cable Interruption Reported in New York
At Western Union Telegraph Company offices it was announced that the West Indian cable to Panama between St Lucie and St Vincent was interrupted. Communications by cable with Port of Spain Granada Trinidad and Cristobal were cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat
Dutch colonies minister unaware of curacao ships movements
The Hague report states the Dutch colonial minister knows nothing of Spanish warships at Curacao and Dutch West Indies ports. The minister noted that ships may stay for a certain time at neutral ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
May
Netherlands
Curacau
Dutco West Brie
Neutral Porte
Cape Verde Squad Leaves Curacao in Ongoing War Effort
The Cape Verde squadron departs Curacao as torpedo boat Porter returns to Cape Haitian. Admiral Sampson moves vessels toward Cienfuegos and reports to war department from Cape Haytien. Dewey awaits Manila reinforcements and Merriam arrives in California to organize troops for the Philippines. Major General Merriam assumes duties as arrangements are made for prisoner exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Verde
Curacoa
Porter
Cape Haytien
Panama
Admiral Sampson
Cienfuegos
War Department
Marie Teresa
Porto Rico
United States
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Spain's cabinet crisis and war moves outlined
Madrid reports minister Moret confirms cabinet changes aim for a more active war policy. Crown talks with Sagasta as dates loom for a new government. Havana dispatches recount gunboats engaging U.S. ships, drawing in more patrols. buildup cited in Madrid as the crisis stretches. The Newark crew reaches readiness for rapid entry into service with twelve six inch guns.
Philippine Troops Sail Plans From San Francisco
Major General Merriam arrives from Vancouver barracks to direct Philippine dispatches. Ships City of Peking Australia City of Sydney and other transports are being prepared with 400 cavalry and four companies of the Fourteenth Infantry for departure, with the first troop ship expected to sail before Friday.
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San Francisco
Merriam
Department of California
the Columbia
Bennett
Vancouver Barracks
Agaumed Chike
Philippines
Peking
Australia
Sydney
Ohie
Conemaugh
Cruiger Clhiarleaton
Mare Island
Newark to head Cuban blockading squadron
Washington May 16. It is practically determined to make Newark the flagship of the blockading squadron in Cuban waters. Once she leaves Norfolk navy yard for commissioning next Saturday she will be sent south. Captain A. Barker will command, formerly of the Oregon, and will be a member of the naval war board.
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Army and Navy Board
Yorker
Newark
A. S. Crowninshield
Area of Navigation
Eegn
Washington, D. C
Cuban
Norfolk Navy Yard
A. & Barker
Oregon
Pot
Naval War Board
Chamberlain Speech Sparks London Politico Clash
In Birmingham Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the colonies, delivers a speech described as a sensation. In the House of Commons Sir William Vernon Harcourt presses for debate on a new Birmingham foreign policy as Davitt questions Chamberlain on Russia policy. The colonial secretary declines to answer.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham
Hose of Commons
Foreign Office
Willam Vernon-Harcourt
Ohs
Michael Davitt
South Mayo
Mr. Chamberlain
McKinley First Veto Sustained by Congress
President McKinley issued his first veto of the day, with Congress voting to sustain. The veto related to a bill granting the Court of Claims jurisdiction in a private claim case, amid Senate suspensions and debates. The session also touched on allotment and opening lands for settlement for the Comanche, Kiowa, and Apache in Oklahoma and the establishing of an agency at Statile, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Court of Claim
Imparianrce
Oklahomaa
Henry Offee
Statile
Wash
Porter Returns to Cape Haytien After Meeting Fleet
The torpedo boat Porter returns to Cape Haytien after leaving Rear Admiral Sampson's fleet. Lieutenant Mennett filed dispatches from the rear admiral’s headquarters and conferred with the U S consul at Cape Haytien. The fleet rendezvous lies north of Cape Haytien and the Porter plans to rejoin at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waperight
Port-au-Prince
Hayii
United States
Porter
Cape Haytien
Sampson
Mennett
Two Workers Fatally Injured in Bridgeport Construction Incident
Bridgeton May 1 William Porch of Delhunney Ghiss company was fatally injured when an iron girder collapsed in a room. His son Fiat Porch also sustained injuries and is not expected to survive. Both men were underneath the girder when it broke, pinning them and causing internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeton
William Porch
Delhunvey Ghiss Company
Fiat
Wederneath
Grettyeburg Election Delegates Chosen in County Convention
Gettysburg Pennsylvania May 1 The Republican County Convention met by the court house to elect delegates to the Millie Convention. T Lower and Em mitt Clortzell were candidates for president representing the Quay and Wanamaker factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grettyeburg
Gettyeburg
Repubelican
T. Lower
Emmitt Clortzell
Quay and Wanamaker
Weather forecast for Western Pennsylvania May 14
Weather forecast for Tuesday in Western Pennsylvania calls for showers early followed by clearing. Winds northerly and northeast turning light. Temperatures not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penneylvania
Military order directs Pennsylvania regiments to march to Washington
An order issued by Adjutant General Cortin directs the Sixth, Thirtieth, Twelfth and Heath regiments of Pennsylvania now at Mont Gretna to proceed to Washington for mobilization. The directive names the units and confirms their movement toward the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cheaporal Cortin
Porto Rico Transport Ban Reported By Western Union Office
New York reports that Porto Rico authorities have prohibited all movement to and from the United States under martial or government order. The central cable office of Western Union Telegraph Company forwards the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Union Telegraph
Porto Rico
United Staten
Passengers of the Civ of Peking Sail for Philippines
The steamer Civ of Peking with over fifty men aboard leaves Thursday from Washington aboard the quartermaster general's office notice. The voyage is to serve the Philippine Islands under military transport.
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City of Peking
Washington
Quartermaster General
Peking
Bao Krageisco
Tie Philippuce
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War Board
Uneas
Charleston
Wey West Harbor
Generel Blanco
Moss
Sehley
Admiral Cerveri
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Miorida
Florida
Tomorow
Indian Head
Curacea
Associated Presa
Ron
Admiral Cervera
Viscoaya
Infanta Marie Teresi
the Daily Mail
Denal Cisneros, Princess de
Austurian
Catalina
Martinique
Paris
Trily
Massujet
Arma
Krupp
Sromadiz
Teship Pelayo
Emperador
Carlos V
Alfonso XI
Rapido
Patria
Stroyere Audas and
Proserpina
Will
Mos
Andrews
Europe
Diere
Chat
Tanooga
Pennsylvania
Hyacinthe
Quebecc
Northumberland
Nila
California
Senor Moret
Colonier
Cervera
Conde de Venadite
Nueva Mapans
Senor Bsagasta
Senor Sagasta
Senac Gamaro
Benor Sagasta
Camara
Codis
Marquis Vesa di Armijo
Chamber
Senor Magniero Iliox
Senor Gamage
Senor Romero Y Robledo
Martines Campos
Senor Silvela
Philippine Troops
Couiser Newark
Wicckading
Chamberlain
M'Kinley
Corbints
Staton
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