Coal supplies for Spanish fleets feared to run short
Washington reports Britain declared coal contraband and two English colliers carrying about 5000 tons of coal left England for the West Indies with a possible Spanish destination. Navy officials say inaction may allow Spanish ships to coal for two to three weeks, prompting consultations with the Netherlands envoy and protests over signals from Martinique.
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Washington
Naval War Board
Nave Department
Spain
West Indies
England
Venezuela
Venezu
Minneapolis
Brooklyn
New York
Scolliers
Great Britain
Anc
Martinique
Willemstad
Department
Wne
Curacao
G. de Weckberlin
Netherlands
United States
Ke Agnister
Europe
Caracas
Infanta Maria Teresa
Vizcaya
Carte
St. Thomas
Onos
Britain and United States discussed friendship not a treaty
London reports no negotiations on an alliance but widespread belief among officials and thinkers in Britain that a sincere friendly understanding with America is desirable. Figures from Chamberlain to Spencer voice support for closer Anglo American ties based on common interests and mutual benefit.
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New York
New York Journal
James Creelam
London
Sying
United States
England
Lord Salisbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Beieves
Spain
McWinley
Tam
Yannis Taylor
Great Britain
Madrid
Duke of Argyll
House of Jords
Great
Herbert Spencer
Drichton
America
Mangland
Larege
Mayr. Slamberlain
Duke of
Arevil
Spencer
Charles Duke
House of Commons
Greater Britain
Bishops Hirected
Baltimore May 17 Rev Dr Wiar Crandler of Ga
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Baltimore
Wiar- Crandler
French Press Seeks to Reassure on U S Friction
The Journal des Debats reports Paris government circles worry about American sympathy toward Spain and argues French opinion shifts from initial hostility to a desire for renewed Anglo French-American understanding. It blaming Britain but says France remains favorable once tensions ease.
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United Lor
Paris
Journal Des Debats
Ameria
France
Spain
United States
Great Britain
America
Mothers of Presidents Maiden Names List
A historical compilation lists each U S president’s mother by maiden name. It cites George Washington Mary Ball and John Adams Susanna Boylston, with several other early leaders, though the data includes garbled endings and typos in later lines.
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United States
Washington
Mary Ball
John Adams
Susanna Boylston
Jefferson
June Standolph
Madison
Nellie Conway
Monroe
Eliza Jones
J. Q. Adams
Abigail Smith
Andrew Jackson
Elizabeth Hutchinson
van Buren
Maria Hoes
Harrison
Elizabeth Bassett
Tyler
Mary Armiestead
Polk
Jane Knox
Taylor
Sarah Strother
Fillmore
Phoebe Millard
Pierce
Anna Kendrick
Buchanan
Elizabeth Speer
Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Johnson
Mary McNonough
Grait
Hanna Simpson
Spanish Deception Roils Spaniards Celebrate Manila Victory
Kingston Jamaica May 18 Advices from Cienfuegos Cuba say Spaniards celebrated a Manila victory rumor with Te Deum and wine. Refuges from Cienfuegos arrived in Jamaica aboard the Adula. Threats to cut American heads were reported none occurred. The Reina Mercedes now anchored as guardship near Santiago de Cuba. Americans aboard the Adula complain Consul McGarr left without warning.
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Kingston
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Manila
Madrid
Zando
Zando, Who Was Then There, and His Staff Attended the Church of St Sulpice
Spain
Philippine Islands
Jamaica
Albert Fowler
M. Antoine Pruvret
Millenaire
Salacida
Cientuey
United States Auxiliary
Eagle
Reina Mercedes
Santiago de Cuba
Adula
Consul McGarr
Cienfuevos
Nothing Left for Spain General Opinion Abroad That She Will Lose All of Her Colonies
A London dispatch notes European belief that Spain will lose all possessions in the war with the United States. Powers may scramble for remnants with the United States possibly restricted to the West Indies. The Philippines becomes the central dispute as Germany Russia Britain France and Japan vie for influence and naval strength. Britain’s position hardened against interference while France and Germany edge toward joint action in the Philippines.
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New York
London
Europe
Spain
United States
West Indies
Pacific
China
Germany
Philippines
Russia
Japan
Philippine Islands
England
Washington
Ferman
Great Britain
France
Manila
Fatal Fire in Quebec Leaves Dozens Injured
Fire at Muterel St. Joseph in St Hyacinthe Quebec injures many and leaves seven known dead. About 200 residents were in the institution at the time. Local authorities report several others critically wounded and missing as rescue efforts continue.
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St. Hyacinthe
Quebec
Muterel
Haitian war dispatch hints at offshore naval action
May 19 report from Port au Prince describes a mysterious cannonade east of the Isle of Tortugas. The Haitian commandant arrived by canoe with word of a presumed battle, while fog prevented vessel identification.
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Isle of Tortusgas
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Isle of Tortugas
Maui
Haitien War Department
Vort de Paix
St. Pierre
Martinique Island
Terror
Alicante
Fort de Vrance
Martinique
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Curacoa
Dutch West Indies
Venezuela
Columbia
SWELL NEW YORK WEDDING AT DRUERS HOME
Miss Catharine Duer daughter of William A Duer married Clarence Hungerford Mackay son of John W Mackay in a home ceremony due to differing faiths Archbishop Corrigan officiated. guests included Princess Colona Eva Mackay Countess Telfener and Alis Mackay's family. the bridal outfit cost over 10000.
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New York
Catharine Duer
William A. Duer
Clarence Hungerford Mackay
John W. Mackay
Corrigan
Colona
Eva Mackay
Telfener
Alis. Mackay
Dewey Needs Aid As Insurgents Storm Manila
A Hong Kong dispatch says Consul Wildman returned from Kowloon bay with insurgent leader General Aguinaldo and his cabinet aboard the Mc Culloch. It claims the insurgents plan a Manila storm and urges more American warships and a strong force to aid Admiral Dewey at once.
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New York
Hong Kong
Wildman
Kowloon Bay
Aguinaldo
McCulloch
Manilla
Dewey
Rhea Seated in Third Kentucky District Amid War Actions
The House adopted the elections committee report seating J. S. Rhea over Dr. W. Godfrey Hunter as representative for Kentucky's Third. Congress also approved eight hour work on government projects and debated war funding. The Senate confirmed temporary navy appointments and allowed volunteers pay in camps and early Philippine draw. Senator Jones urged funding but cautioned on amounts.
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Washington
House
Elections Committee
J. S. Rhea
Kentucky
W. Godfrey Hunter
Guatemala
Senate
Philippines
Jones
Arkansas
Pensions and Postmasters Appointments Reported
Washington May 18. Pensions granted include Iowa recipient Robert Shaffer Shelby 6 dollars with additional 6 to 12 for Samuel P Adams Sioux City. Restorations many names listed with amounts. Postmasters appointed yesterday include several named.
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Washington
Iowa
Robert Shaffer
Shelby
Samuel P. Adams
Sioux City
Reinhart Bickle
Pulaski
John H. French
Ottumwa
Nathan Moore
Hamburg
Caroline Cullom
Bonaparte
Sarah A. Nightlinger
Nora Springs
Anna Bickle
South Dakota
William A. Brooks
Buffalo Gap
Louis Growing
South Shore
Nebraska
Walter’ S F. Hill
St Paul
James P. Matson
Fremont
Frances I. Kellogg
Bellwood
Pheby A. Drawbaugh
Sidney
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A. JS. Kemper
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A. J. Kempe
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