Harvard in port as Spanish flotilla prowls Caribbean
Reported May 34 from New York states the Harvard battleship lay in La Pivère harbor for repairs after damage. A Spanish flotilla, torpedo vessels and warships, moved near the Martinique area and off Venezuela, with signals seen at sea. French authorities granted seven days for repairs before the Harvard must again depart with a boats notice.
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New York
Herald
St. Pieres
Hila
Martinique
United States
Harvard
Ft. du France
la Pivere
Parminsiin
Plevrs Lassolet
Last Word From Schley Heads Toward Fortress Monroe
Commodore Winfield Scott Schley and the fleet departed Hampton Roads toward fortress Monroe after a navy dispatch ordered them to proceed. The squadron, led by Capt. Folger aboard the New Orleans, prepared for potential engagement with guns fully armed and crews at fighting stations as the ships cleared Cape Henry.
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Port Millins
Brooklyn
Aca
Winfield Scott Schley
Hampton
Aidlers
Navy Department
Seliey
New Orleans
Minnnapolis
Hampton Ryde
Folger
Brogkive
Massachusetts
Texas
Scorpion
Hamington
Uni
Como Bobley
Maxeichusetts
iSinen
Iuneheimet
Cape Henry
Hampton Roads
Peeneninen
Tbe
J. J
Admiral Sampson’s Whereabouts Clouded After San Juan
Washington May 14 Admiral Sampson has not sent further dispatches to the navy department about the engagement with the batteries of San Juan. It is uncertain where he now resides as his ships remain at large and he may be off Martinique or the north coast of Puerto Rico awaiting orders or a possible new strike on San Juan.
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Venezuela
Anzain
Wawsezneh
Navy Department
Driites
Mérliniane
Naval Department
Washington
Admiral Sampson
San Juan
Department
Desortment
West Indies
Sampson
Martinique
Porto Rico
San Juain
Mays Departments
Fight at Cienfuegos Reported by Navy Dispatch
Official dispatch from Commodore Remey at Key West confirms a naval action at Cienfuegos on May 14 with the Navy Department receiving the report. The brief note outlines the communication from Washington to Commanders in the field regarding the engagement.
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Cienfuegos
Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Key West
Collins murder mystery unsettled says chief holds theory
Topeka detectives fail to solve the Collins homicide as two revolvers remain missing and the gun case vanished. Chief Steele keeps a theory and promises a reveal soon while Mrs. Collins remains hopeful with officers searching Lake View for Mr. Collins trunk and other missing items.
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Collins
Topeka
Ensign Worth Bagley Buried After Cienfuegos Action
The first American officer lost in the Spanish American War, Ensign Worth Begley of the torpedo boat Winslow, is returned to Raleigh via Jacksonville for funeral at St. Pauls church in Key West. Marines guard the casket as survivors from Winslow attend the service and a salute marks the steamer departure. Official accounts from Commodore Remey report naval losses and actions at Cienfuegos, including Winslow’s role in cable cutting and subsequent battle outcomes.
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Worth Bagley
Spain
Key West
Fla
Worth Begley
Winslow
Jacksonville
Raleigh
N. C
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Bagbvy
Cienfuezos
Wanstlugton
Meya Department
Remey
Bay U—Secretary of the Navy
Windom
Parre
Regan
Deal
Herman W. Kuchneimer
Mary Hendrickson
Menest
Doran
Robert Vola
Nashville
Caimeron Winslow
Comutinder
Fife
Mort J
REMET
War Rumors Suppress London Stock Exchange Pessimism
London on May 14 reports a distinctly pessimistic stock exchange as war rumors circulate. A government member prophesies France and Great Britain may clash within a month, with precautionary insurances set at 15 guineas per cent against a six month risk.
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London
The
Stock Exchange
France
Great Britain
France Playing Fair in Neutrality Question
Washington officials deny French disloyalty amid Spain hostilities. They find no evidence of French colonial bias against the United States in the West Indies nor deliberate coal or cargo favoritism for Spain. The Harvard detainment and Havana artillery reports prompt neutral-law debates and precedent setting as modern naval actions test old rules.
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Washington
State
Navy Departments
France
United States
Spain
West Indies
Martinique
Porto Rico
Cubs
Uni
Family of Nations
Harvand
St. Pierre
Terror
Harvard
Naval Department
State Department
Lafayette
Havana
Cardenas
Navy changes stance on bombardment term in San Juan clash
Washington reports naval officers rejecting the idea that Sampan’s fire at San Juan harbor forts constitutes a bombardment. Civilians suffer property damage, but war risks are cited as not the fleet’s responsibility. Also noted, Ch W Spaulding, Globe Savings Bank president, sent to Joliet prison for embezzling $349,000 in bonds from the University of Chicago.
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Washington
Sarmpson
San Juan
Sampana
Spaulding
Chicago
W. Spaulding
Globe Savings Bank
Joliet Penitentiary
University of Chicago
Loss of Life in Engagement Off Cienfuegos
In the engagement off Cienfuegos near Key West on May 14 the Marblehead Nashville and auxiliary gunboats fought Spanish forces. One American seaman killed and several wounded, with three likely to die, while many Spaniards were killed or wounded. Names of the wounded include John Davis and John F. Doran. The Spaniards reported large forces and the harbor defenses included modern guns. The Adula and several ships were involved, with the blockade preventing cargo and causing food shortages in Cienfuegos.
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Key West
Fla
Cienfueros
Marblehead
Nashville
Miagehiend
Diss KiNless
Reagan
John Davis
Kingston
Jamaica
Associated Press
Cienfuegos
Adula
Clenfurzos
Clenfuegon
Eagle
State Department
Fowler
Galatea
United States Auxiliary
Southerland
Bilbao
Ceinstegos
Cienfuezos
Havana
Windom
Santiago de Cuba
Regan
Maguire
Kew West
Pollowing
Seaman
The
Beadly
Jon Davis
New York
John J. Donran
Fall River
Mass
Ernest Suntzeanicite
Blue Jackets
Pitces
Washburn Maynard
United States
Battle of Cienfuegos hits Spanish shore defenses
The Marblehead Nashville and Windom reached Cienfuegos to sever the Havana to Santiago cable. After fierce sea and shore fighting, the light house fort and batteries were silenced, several Spaniards killed or wounded, and four U.S. sailors killed or wounded including Regan.
Bagley’s Successor Named For Torpedo Boat Winslow
Washington May 14 Ensign G L Lattimer one of the brightest officers in the ordnance bureau has been designated to take the place of the late Ensign Bagley as second ensign of the torpedo boat Winslow He will leave Washington tomorrow and proceed directly for Key West It is believed the Winslow injuries can be repaired at that point but constructors report must be awaited before deciding positively.
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Washington
Ordnance Bureau
G. L. Lattimer
Ensign Bagley
Winslow
Washington Tomorow
Key West
Hard Times in Europe From War Waged by Spain
A Paris dispatch reports Pierre Lou saying the Spain conflict will likely not ruin France’s trade but will depress exchanges with Spain. He notes steep rate fluctuations and widespread hardship, and predicts possible France Britain America alliances while Europe resists England’s role in Americas victories.
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Europe
Spain
Woman's Missionary Society Meets in Kansas City Kansas
The tenth annual Kansas conference convention of the Woman's Home Missionary Society gathers at Washindon Avenue Methodist church in Kansas City Kansas, starting May 27 evening and continuing through Wednesday May 30. Rev Ee Thorp of Topeka's First Church closes the event with a sermon or address.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Kansas Conference
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Wash- Indon Avenue Methodist Church
Kansas City
Kan
Soccess
Topeka
Speech by Chamberlain Defines Britain’s Global Role
London reports Secretary of State for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain outlined Britain's position amid calls for unity across the empire. He warned against isolation, urged quick alliance with compatible powers, and stressed maintaining permanent unity with the Crown while facing China's upheaval and Russia's challenge.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham
Bastners
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Salisbury
Chamberlain
England
Great Britain
le Atlantic
China
Russia
Cpp Ulance
Invasion Called Off in Cuba Campaign Turmoil
General Wheeler, elevated to major general of volunteers, arrives in Tampa to assume cavalry command as fears mount over a Cuban invasion. Reports say the Spanish fleet near Martinique and signals from General Miles delay deployment. Thousands of U S trains and militia gather at Port Tampa while cavalry units unpack and prepare in West Tampa.
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Tampa
Fila
Cneral Josephe E. Wheeler
Ald
Will Oocrrine
United States Cavalry
Cuba
Wheeler
Chicky— Manga
Miles
Wade
Garrington
United States
Ramps
Port Tampa
Camp Ife
Sundey
Cuban
Martinique
Sumpton
Tamyon
Chickamauga
West Tampa
Gale Rips Yokohama Fishing Fleet. 200 Boats Lost
A violent gale and high waves off Yokohama on May 4 swept away about 200 fishing boats and left 1,900 men missing or stranded. The storm disrupted coastal activity as rescuers searched for survivors.
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Yokohama
Lights Put Out In Huelva May Fire Destroys Power Ports
A May incident in Huelva Spain led to a blackout as a fire damaged essential power infrastructure. The event affected nearby districts and halted street lighting while investigators assessed the extent of the damage and the remaining supply. Local authorities urged residents to conserve energy and expect continued outages until restoration crews complete repairs.
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Schley
Bost
Fortress Monroe
Commodore Schley
Collings
Chief Steele
McCalla
Herman Tanean
Bemey
Tiwan
Lake View
Colllis
Colitis
Mr. Collins
Covenant Mutual
John
Grace
Watinnal Union
Masonic Mutual
EO. C. F. Financial Association
Massachusetts Mutual
Chicago Guaranty Fund Association
New_York
Cienfuesos
Cameron M. Win
Bagley
Paris
Pierre Lou
Fneland
Merica
Frope
Amertox
Philippines
Secretary OF State
Colonies
Mr. Joseph Chamberlain
Huelva
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