21 May 1898
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1898
Page
1
Secret information indicates heavy rioting in Havana and worsening food shortages. The War Department reports that 103,000 volunteers have been Mustered to date, signaling heightened readiness amid scarce supplies and unrest.
London observers urge that Admiral Cervera erred by steering toward Santiago de Cuba during the naval campaign. The commentary notes strategic missteps and questions the decision in the context of the fleet deployment and expected outcomes.
Commodore Sheley and St. Paul anchor six miles below Key West while Admiral Sampson's fleet reaches the area. Bancroft Helena Lastine and Wilmington departed harbor last night likely for scout duty. Censorship on dispatches remains strict.
Corunna Spain May 21 The auxiliary cruiser Montserrat arrived here last evening and was given an ovation.
San Francisco May 21 arrangements have been made to charter the steamship Zelandia from Honolulu on the 24th and Chin from the Orient on the 28th. Five government transports will serve the Philippines: City of Peking City of Sydney Yelandia and China. The first three will sail soon while China and Zelandia await a later date. The Philadelphia will escort them as it nears commission.
Spanish warships sighted off Yucatan carry three transports to Havana while General Merritt prepares to lead the Philippines expedition from Washington. Reports claim 15,000 insurgents threaten Havana and Santiago de Cuba, with patrols, censorship, and troop movements shaping the Cuba invasion.
Eagle Drug Store notes The Lodge meets on the first and third Twe days of each month at 7 30 p m in the Silver State building hall. Standing officers include J Nicholas M W F Muller Feet H Warren, with a record keeper listed.
Winnemucca Lodge No. 19 F and A M invites Master Masons in good standing to attend a monthly meeting at 7 30 p m on the first Saturday of each month. W M A Krenkel and Secretary Br Lewis urge participation in the session and note ongoing communications in the lodge.
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