Cervera Bottled Up in Santiago Harbor Report
Washington officials say the Spanish squadron under Cervera is confined in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. They expect Sampson and Schley to force battle once vessels probe the channel, with bottling up likely shortening the war and no bombardment unless fired upon.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Spain
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
Navy Department
Sampson
Sehley
Ciyeles
Santiago
Schley
Iowa
Indiana
Massachusetts
Brooklyn
Mole St Nicholas
Kingston
Jamaica
Department
Anglo Japanese Alliance Report Routed Through Vienna
London May 26 Vienna reports confirm well informed circles that England has moved toward an Anglo Japanese understanding. The Telegraph correspondent notes friendly advances to Spain and regards the agreement as covering all eventualities affecting alliance and policy.
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London
Vienna
Daily Telegraph
England
Spain
Spanish request to search Adula denied by Kingston officials
The Spanish consul in Kingston asks to search the steamer Adula for official dispatches and contraband mail from the Marblehead. Colonial authorities say there is no proof of official dispatches and refuse without probable cause. Senor Domingo Mendez Capot, vice president of the Cuban republic, will sail from Port Antonio for Boston today.
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Jamaica
Associated Press
Adula
Cienfuegos
Ife
Navy Department
United States
Marblehead
Murblehead
London
Senor
Domingo Mendez Capot
Port Antonio
Boston
Belvidere
Rumors On Spanish Navy Actions In Cuban Waters
A May dispatch from Port de Paix Haiti claims Admiral Cervera’s fleet may be flotilla and that the Viscaya and the Alphonso XIII may be destroyed. Madrid reports no positive outcome yet. lines of defense and maneuvers are outlined, with ships in front of Santiago de Cuba and rumors of a captured American warship in Cuban waters.
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Port de Paix
Haiti
Cervera
Viscaya
Alphonso XIII
Madrid
Correa
Ivar
Blanco
Abantiago de Cuba
Arnon
Min Ister
Marine
Minister of Marines
Queen Regent
Santiago de Cuba
Camara
Cadiz
Tle
Senor Capdepon
Interior
War Office
Manila
Spain
Cuban
Madrid Finance Minister Defends War Time Finances
In the chamber of deputies Senor Puigeerver, minister of finance, rejects charges of lack of foresight and says Spain's finances are in satisfactory condition with funds to cover war expenses. Officials remain silent on war news fueling despondent mood amid speculation of prolongation.
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Spain
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Uege
Alicante's Mission Known as Coal Carrier for Terror
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror is coal laden by the Alicante at Fort de France harbor Martinique. The Alicante pretends to be a hospital ship but carries coal for Spanish warships. The U S consul cautions French officials to limit the coal to what’s needed to reach the nearest Spanish port. The Terror is expected to depart Martinique today.
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Associated Press
Alicante
Fort de France
United States
British naval officer urges US cruiser patrol of Grand Banks
An officer from a British warship on the west coast of Newfoundland arrived to confer with Governor Sir Herbert Murray. He asks the American government to dispatch one of its fastest cruisers to patrol the Grand Banks to signal the approach of a Spanish fleet seeking coal, so orders can be given promptly.
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Herbert Murray
Sir Herbert Murray
Grand Banks
Coast Signal Service Creates Coast Observation Network
The navy department announces a comprehensive coast observation system from Bar Harbor to Galveston. Captain Bartlett oversees 2,800 personnel across 34 central stations, with lighthouse and life saving services aiding 1,260 more, all linked by telegraph and telephony to the navy department for rapid alerts of hostile ships.
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Gulf
Navy Department
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Bartlett
Bar Harbor
Galveston
Texas
Coast Signal Office
Atlantic
Long
Maine
Transport Fleet Press for Troop Moves from Tampa
Transports Ave where Tampa reports twenty one ships for troop conveyance with twenty three more expected this afternoon or tonight. Authorities anticipate additional vessels moving troops from the port.
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Tampa
Fla
Spanish Plan Given Away in London May 25
London reports a Madrid special noting a change in the program regarding the Philippines. The terse update hints at a shift in policy or schedule affecting Spanish plans tied to the Asian colony.
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London
Madrid
Philippines
Admiral Dewey Defies German Demand for Supplies
May 26 New York report describes a confrontation between Admiral Dewey and the German consul at Manila. The German official threatened to land stores with two cruisers, but Dewey warned he would buy German ships if needed and halted further landings.
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New York
Manila
Dewey
Manila dispatch from Dewey quiet on blockade and shortages
Navy Department reports Manila on May 20 notes unchanged situation. Strict blockade continues amid severe provision scarcity. Foreign subjects fear possible mutiny by Spanish troops and transfer of subjects to Cavite aboard harbor ships. Aguinaldo, the rebel commander in chief, organized native cavalry and may aid Dewey's efforts.
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Navy Department
Manila
Hoo Kong
Navy
Cavite
Powerful American plan to reinforce Manila harbor defense
Washington dispatch says Dewey aims to control Manila harbor with a strong force and that Merritt asks for 15 000 men for the first expedition and 25 000 more if needed. Officials rush transports and depart early to expedite the advance guard while wary of Aguinaldo’s forces. No reliance on insurgent aid. aim to keep Dewey independent at the earliest possible time.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
Dewey
Manila Harbor
Merritt
War Department
Aguinaldo
Philippines
United States
Rapidly Enlisting Immunes In Colored Troops
Reports from the War Department indicate quick mobilization of ten immunes regiments authorized by Congress. Three cavalry and five infantry regiments will be colored troops led by white officers, totaling about 10,000 men aimed at Cuba and Puerto Rico. The president favors enlisting 25,000 colored troops for Antilles service as economical and desirable.
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Washington
War Department
Congress
Regular Army
South
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Antilles
Secret orders to Admiral Cervera amid US Cuba maneuvers
Madrid reports secret orders to Admiral Cervera guiding his action as Americans press to cut Cuba Spain links. Nineteen US warships block Havana while Spain buys an armed cruiser. Bremen to Hamburg sale of the Havel, a 6875 ton steel steamer, sails to an unknown buyer amid speculation it funds the Spanish government.
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Nlovana
Cervera
Cuba
Spain
Havana
Cienfuegos
Cardenas
Santiago de Cuba
Associated Press
Bremen
Hamburg
Mediterranean
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