Corbin report on regular and volunteer army in Spanish War
Adjutant General Corbin submits a statistical review to the secretary of war detailing army strength at the war’s start. Regulars numbered 2,143 officers and 26,020 enlisted. volunteers peaked at 4,875 officers and 207,244 enlisted. Total regular plus volunteer strength reached 11,108 officers and 263,609 enlisted. The report discusses enlistment laws, officer allocations, and recommendations to increase officers, align regiments, and permit native enlistment for campaigns in Cuba and the Philippines. It also notes casualties, recruiting issues, and future congressionally proposed army expansion. Naval notes describe ships at Tompkinsville, ship readiness, and recent upgrades to armaments and condition of vessels Texas, New York, Brooklyn, Massachusetts, and others.
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Newark
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Massachusetts
Navy Yard
Tomapkinsvilla
Brooklyn
Conk
Norfolk
Navy
New Orleans
Tomphkimsville
New York Air Crew Reports Allege Propeller Damage
A terse aviation report from the New York area notes an incident where a flight unit sustained damage to the propeller shaft following a light collision or impact. Details remain unclear as officials investigate the sequence and potential casualties.
Fire destroys Perry livery stable. several deaths reported
Owosso Michigan reports a disastrous fire at a Perry village livery stable. Chas Taylor and his family died under the collapsed roof while Mrs Taylor, a daughter, and Clark perished. One proprietor escaped badly burned as flames raced through the barn. About a dozen horses and carriages burned. water shortage hampered efforts. Property losses around 6000 dollars, partly insured.
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Mion
Perry
Rowe
Chas, Taylor
Taylor
Clark
Belief of Dreyfus Guilty Looms in Closed Trial
Paris reports the Dreyfus case proceeds behind closed doors at the Court of Cassation. A court member reportedly swore not to disclose a verdict. Former War Minister De Cavaignac, questioned, told friends he remains convinced of the prisoner's guilt in the Tie du Diable affair.
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Paris
Court of Cassation
M. de Cavaignac
Brutal Murder Report Involving Tenth Cavalry Troops
In Hontevillé Ata Huntevinle AA a private Jackson of troop H was instantly killed and Corporal Garrat mortally wounded late Friday night by a man named Donglaas described as a Huntsville negro. Donglaas allegedly confronted the two soldiers in a rough city district, with hospital officials noting three empty shell casings. The killer is in jail. rumors of a prisoner transfer circulated but were denied by the sheriff.
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Hontevillé
Ata
Huntevinle
Tenth Cavalry
Aheriff
Philippine annexation talks urge swift U S action
Reporting from Paris and Washington the administration presses for rapid outcome on the Philippines. American and Spanish commissioners face pressure to define terms and compensation while cabinet members debate concessions and potential territory transfer. Details of the negotiations remain unsettled with a push toward ratification before Congress meets next month.
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United States
Philippines
Far East
Gray
Seriona
Crinia
Kentucky tragedy at Grascow ends with Brown surrender
Bob Brown killed his father in law Tonia McCiellar and later killed Bertha McClelland and Horace McClelland after wounding his mother in law. A posse surrounded his barn as the siege ended with Brown surrendering rather than being burned. Deputies Briley Bartow Neice helped bring him into town amid threats of lynching.
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Bob Brown
Tonia McCiellar
Liv
Raturnast
Bertha McClelland
Horace McClelland
Brown
Hinself
Miahuta
Anil
Gliuer
Marelal Briley
Sheri Bartow
Joe Neice
Wrecking of Maria Teresa Reported by Potomac Crew
Cablegram from Commander Craven details Potomac’s arrival at Bird Point Cat Island off Santiago where the Maria Teresa lies in two fathoms. Natives have removed movable articles, witlown not seen, while wreckers threaten to occupy the vessel. Ship reportedly sank deeper than expected, signaling severe storm force.
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Navy Department
Maria Teresa
Craven
Potomac
Santiago
Maria. Teresa
Bird Point
Cat Island
Witlown
Teresa
Riots Sweep Whargaros as Police Chief Is Captured
Unrest erupts in Whargaros New York with a shooting in a negro slum Friday forenoon. J B Melton former chief of police, R H Bunting and C H Gilbert are escorted out amid threats. Acting Sheriff G French flees city. Eight jailed men sent to Goldsboro for safety as rioters threaten lynching. Military and police protection remains, with no further outbreaks expected.
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Whargaros
N.Y
Guarda
J. B. Melton
O'Clork Melton
R. H. Bunting
C. H. Gilbert
G. French
Reil Flirta
Rough Riders
Goldsboro
Thane
Denial of Spanish peace negotiation report
It was reported in New York that Senor Montero Rios urged abandonment of peace talks and that Senor Sagante would be forced to accept, with a final decision at the next meeting. This report is unequivocally denied.
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New York
Senor Montero Rios
Senor Sagante
Farragut Torpedo Boat Destroyer Clears Trial Run
The torpedo boat destroyer Farragut completed her likely final trial trip in San Francisco. She steamed at full speed for an hour without a hitch and performed the tasks she was built to carry out according to the specifications.
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San Francisco
Farragut
Government Will Not Interfere in Carolina Race Riots
A condensed news selection notes that the government will likely refrain from intervention in the Carolinas race riots. It reports on aviation of balances, a minister’s suicide, a Presbyterian pastor in Miltony, and a range of local incidents. The piece also covers a bond suit ruling for Fort Worth, and reactions to peace jubilee plans in Atlanta.
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Carolinas
Admiral Schley to Command European Squadron After Peace
Admiral Schley will command the European station when reestablished after the peace treaty. Rear Admiral Sampson remains in command of the North Atlantic Squadron. A gulf squadron is likely to be formed separate from the North Atlantic squadron with a commodore to command. Developments followed discussions between Secretary Long and Rear Admiral Schley regarding duties after the Porto Rican evacuation commission.
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Wararsatox
W. 8
Schley
W. T. Sampson
Gulf
North Atlantic
Long
Schleyen
Tug Potobing Returns to Nassau for Permit to Work
The tug Potobing from Santiago has reached Nassau seeking a permit to work on the stranded cruiser Infanta Maris Teresa near Cat Island. The cruiser lies about a mile offshore, with natives on a temporary deck removing movable items.
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Lanted
Nassau
N. P
Potobing
Santiago
Infanta Maris Teresa
Cat Island
Emperor Williame Returning Bernour
The emperor and emperor of Germany sailed from Berlin at 6 o clock Saturday morning aboard the Hohenzollern. The yacht will call at Rhodes to dispatches and then sail for Malta. The emperor will maintain strict incognito during the return journey.
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Bernour
Empres
Germany
Bare
Hohenzollern
Rhodes
Malta
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