Watterson's Address At Lexington Moves Kentucky Troops
An unofficial transcription notes Col Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal addressing Kentucky troops after a review by Gov Bradley. He argues war aims are moral and historic, rejects the Maine slogan, and urges duty to flag and country. He praises unity, cites the Morro tragedy, and stresses brave conduct and faith. He references his two sons serving and honors fallen sailors.
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Gov. Bradley
Lexington
Col
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
Kentucky
Maine
Morro Castle
Cuba
United States
Spain
Christ
Ex Senator Ingalls Publishes War History Book
Ex Senator John J. Ingalls of Kansas announces a new work titled Americas War For Humanity in Picture and Story. Published by N. D. Thompson Publishing Co. in St. Louis the book covers causes incidents and key figures of the American Spanish Cuban War and will be sold by subscription with canvassing samples ready for agents.
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John J. Ingalls
Kansas
America
N. D. Thompson Publishing Co
St. Louis
Ingalls
Carosses
Senator Allen Refuses Son’s Officer Rank in Volunteers
Nebraska Senator Allen criticized appointing officers for volunteers after learning his 20-year-old son had become a Lieutenant Colonel. He forced his son to resign, saying he opposed using political influence. He advised enlisting as a private to prove merit before rising.
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Allen
Nebraska
Volunteers
Daring venture seals praise for Hob son crew at harbor entrance
The Salt Lake Tribune notes Lieut Hobson and his volunteer crew earned Navy recognition for their bold action. Four hundred volunteers joined the forlorn hope voyage, with brave men sinking the Merrimac at the harbor entrance to block the Spanish fleet. Admiral Sampson confirms all Spanish ships lie within the harbor, dispelling Madrid’s reports.
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Hobson
Navy Department
Cervera
Sampson
Madrid
Philippines
Salt Lake Tribune
Last cable strands binding Cuba to outside world cut
The final telecommunication link between Cuba and the rest of the world was severed on the fourth of the month, leaving the island cut off from direct external communications.
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Cuba
Nebraska Volunteer Infantry To Go To Philippines
Lincoln special reports Adjutant General Berry received a telegram from Secretary Alger confirming the Nebraska volunteer infantry under William J Bryan has been accepted by the government and will join the force heading to the Philippines. Bryan was notified and conferred with Governor Holcomb.
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Lincoln, Neb
Berry
Alger
Nebraska Volunteer Infantry
Wm. J. Bryan
Philippines
Bryan
Holcomb
Not announced appointment as colonel of the regiment
Bryan was named colonel and given his commission though not publicly announced. Adjutant General Berry issued the first general order urging members to drill and perfect the organization for mobilization. Mustering officers were to be sent here, with sworn in members to be ordered to San Francisco where the First Regiment under Col Bratt is already located.
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Bryan
Berry
Washington
San Francisco
Col. Bratt
Record of Memorial Day amid racing reports and mixed sentiments
The Silver Blade laments Memorial Day decoupled from mourning as reports celebrate records and race results across the country. It worries race tracks encircling cemeteries and the day losing its solemn purpose to festive or vile practices, urging reverence for fallen heroes.
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Barney
Idaho Bill Shifts Federal Court Term to Pocatello
The measure relocating one term of the Idaho federal court from Blackfoot to Pocatello cleared both legislative chambers and advances the administrative realignment. The plan aims to consolidate docket handling and improve access to federal services for residents in southeast Idaho.
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Idaho Federal Court
Blackfoot
Pocatello
Admiral Cervera Trapped in Santiago Harbor After Long Retreat
The Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera seeks refuge in Santiago harbor as Commodore Schley and Admiral Sampson press the assault. Supplies fail, townspeople suffer shortages, and relief or coal for the ships remains scarce. Cervera appears driven to sanctuary by need, yet retreat may seal his fate.
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Cervera
Santiago
Schley
Sampson
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Real
Cadiz
Blanco
Cuba's Path After Spanish Rule Depends on Self-Government
The text warns that once Cuba gains release from Spanish rule, its future hinges on the people's capacity for self-government. It notes that after the Spanish garrison withdraws there will be a scramble for offices and a struggle to control the administration.
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Cuba
Aler
Prophesied Cuban political strife after war in article tone
The piece foresees rival factions in Cuba fighting for power and home rule as autonomists, Spanish volunteers, and rebels contend for influence. It argues stability will be hard to achieve amid revolutions and conspiracies, warning that U S meddling postwar would doom any political party.
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Taina
Cuba
Spanish America
Summer Girl of 1898 Faces Lonely Season
The outlook for the summer girl of 1898 is gloomy as an exodus of men departs for gold fields in Klondike and soldiers swarm the Southern and Western coasts eager to reach the front, leaving her to enjoy ribbons and laces in solitude.
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Klondike
United States
Deacon’s Flag Gift Shelved For Sunday School
A Kansas deacon bought bundles of small flags to distribute to Sunday school pupils as a patriotic gesture. On unrolling, the flags bore the inscription To her with Spain Remember the Maine, leading him to postpone the display for one week and hide the flags rather than promote the message.
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Kansas
Spain
Maine
Notice of Publication for Idaho Land Claims 1898
United States Land Office Hailey Idaho May 16 1898 publishes that settlers led to final proof before the Hailey register on June 80 1898. Names include Thomas L Pence Houston Idaho Homestead No 911 for Sec 3 Tp7N R28E and others with witnesses Morgan McKim James Pence Robert Davidson Frank Uehren Elbert Schreiver and more. Applications transmitted include Nos 913 1168 and others with ranges in Boise Meridian Idaho. First publication May 21.
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United States Land Office
Hailey
Idaho
Thomas L. Pence
Houston
St NW
Nesw
Morgan McKim
James R. Pence
Robert Davidson
Frank Uehren
Dickey
Boisemeridian
Thomas J. Pence
Boise Meridian
Elbert Schreiver
Elbert Schreigaoe
Pikius
Sivan Sssenger
Challis
A. Wa. Rodhead
Register
Dsus
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