Coast Attack Threatens Nation at Our Doors
A dubious 1917 style dispatch claims a coal depot near St Morre in Newfoundland has been leased as a staging point for a Cudia squadron. It asserts a Montreat-sourced cable report citing Senor Putay Bernabe, Cape Verde squadron under Admiral Cer vera, and Admiral Sampson with Commodore Sellers impacting Atlantic defenses.
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Onian
Montreat
Senor Putay
Bernabe
Cable & Coal Depot
St Morre
Squid
Megfoundland
Cudia
Caas
Atlantic
Cape Verde
Cer~vera
Sampson
German Warship Geirtas Arrives in Havana Report
A Havana despatch states the German warship Geirtas arrived in Havana. An official contact noted no Ameri can ships were reported present and no bombardment of Santiago de Cuba was confirmed. The note mentions Spanish authorities and colonial officials in discussions.
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Madrid
Havana
Geirtas
Rhee
Shadeth Wilde
Bergui
Tage
Covina General
Charleston Back May 18 Naval Dispatch From Vallejo
Vallejo Cal May 18 The cruiser Chaffonton sailed westward for Maru with ammunition and supplies for Admiral Dewey to attack at Maré tet and navy yard. Her condensers failed and compasses drifted. After preparing to sail the captain decided to return to the navy yard. The vessel will launch again.
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Vallejo
Cal
Chaffonton
Orden
Blass
Battle Expected At Sea Over Cable Cut Plan
Washington dispatch reports that a naval operation to sever cables at Santiago de Cuba is likely. The plan targets British owned lines to prevent communication with Madrid, with a large American force ready for action within hours.
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Chienzo
Washington
Navy Department
Santiago de Cuba
Tio
Isk
Jamaica
Tanto
Madrid
Sampson Waiting for Spanish Fleet Approach
News brief from New York reports Admiral Sampson waiting for word on Spanish fleet movements. Officials say expected engagement uncertain as fleet maneuvers and potential routes remain under study. Secretary Long admitted no information indicating an imminent battle.
Invasion Delayed Plans For Cuba Invasion Unchanged
Washington reports the Cuba invasion plan remains unchanged with at least 8000 men to deploy when ready. Regulars at Tampa total 14 000, volunteers await uniforming and training. Experts say it will take about a month to prepare 25 000 reinforcements, while a preliminary landing force may be sent sooner to clear landings and fortifications.
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New York
Washington
Cuba
United States
Isund
Blanco
Culm
Tampa
New Orleans
Mobile
Chickamauga
Curban
Mexico
Hom Rua
Uni
Orler
Campaten
Victoria Calls for Anglo American Peace, Royal Support
Victoria signals a central Anglo American outburst toward cordial U S Great Britain relations. Telegrams from the British empire stress friendly spirit and shared aims among English speaking peoples. The Prince of Wales cannot speak, but the Marquess of Fife offers a pledge to pursue peace and unity between the two nations.
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London
W. R. Henret
Victoria
United States
Great Britain
British Empire
Prince of Wales
Imdre
Fife
Exchange prisoners arranged for Thrall Jones for Cortijo and Julian
Washington May 1 arrangements complete to exchange newspaper correspondents Thrall and Jones for Spanish officers Col. Cortijo and Sur eron Julian now at Fort McPherson.
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Washington
Thrall and Jones
Col. Cortijo
Sureron Julian
Fort McPherson
Shooting incident near Spanish territory at Gibraltar
A group of British soldiers boating near Gibraltar attempted to land on Spanish land yesterday afternoon. They were fired upon, and one soldier was wounded during the incident.
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Gibraltar
Flags in Chicago lower at half mast for Gladstone
May 15 Chicago flags across public buildings and state houses were flown at half mast by order of John B. Sherman of the Union Stock Yards and Transit Company in tribute to the merciful memory of Aonor Gladstone. Camp Tanner Springfield May 13 reports a Governor Tanner review mentioning Ghiachmaugee Captain Weaver and a battery movement toward St. Louis and Chattanooga.
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Chicago
John B. Sherman
Illinois Artillery
Tanner
Springfeld
Ghiachmaugee
St. Larais
Chattanooga
End of a Great Statesman Gladstone Dies at Hawarden
William Ewart Gladstone died at Hawarden at six this morning after a long, peaceful decline. Family and doctors were at his bedside, his wife nearby, as villagers and townsfolk mourned. telegrams of sympathy poured from London and across the nation as leaders and citizens honored England’s foremost statesman.
Death of Mr Gladstone Shocks Hawarden Community
Hawarden mourns as news of Gladstone’s death spreads at 5 am. The castle staff remain with him during the final hours while the bell tolls. Dorothy Drew, the granddaughter, cannot be recognised by her grandfather in his last moments. Gangly staff and a sad mood prevail as Drs. Bliss and Dobie prepare a statement of the hours. U S Ambassador John Hay sends sympathy to Herbert Gladstone and the English nation.
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Hawarden
Mr. Gladstone
Dorothy Drew
England in Mourning Over Gladstone Death
Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales expressed condolences to Mrs Gladstone as news of William Ewart Gladstone's death swept England. Reports describe a peaceful passing at Hawarden Castle, with family prayers and widespread public mourning, remarks from leaders like Feure, Bryce, and Redmond emphasizing his decades of service and national impact.
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Sollnala
John Hay
England
Victoria
Gladstone
London
Prince of Wales
Hawarden
Drew
Henry Gladstone
Stephen Gladstone
Helen Gladstone
Hawarden Church
Feure
William Ewart Gladstone
Liverpool
Mersey
Cheshire
Gray
Telegram From Col Little Reports No Mishaps En Route
Governor Leedy received a telegram from Lieut. Col. Ed. Little commanding the Twentieth Kansas at Green River Wyoming. It said no mishaps occurred and the troops are in high spirits. The regiment will reach San Francisco tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Leedy
Ed. Little
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
Green River
Wyoming
San Francisco
Torpedo Boats Reach Las Palmas Amid War Strain
London reports from Las Palmas dated May 7 that two Spanish torpedo boats arrived that evening after a long voyage. The town’s cargo handling is limited to old men and boys as all other men have been conscripted for defense or service.
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London
Mall
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Las Pelmas
Public reaction to Gladstone death voiced by cabinet members
London May 19 public opinion is stirred by the death of Mr Gladstone. A cabinet member notes the disappearance of such a central figure is a tremendous loss and that his influence over public life was unparalleled. George Hamilton praises his moral influence and home rule effort, while Sir Charles Dilke lauds his courtesy and mastery of finance.
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London
Gladstone
George Hamilton
House of Commons
Charles Dilke
Forest of Dean
Mr. Gladstone
Sency
Cet Raaerasiens
Lee In Conference Departure Interfered By summons to Washington
General Fitzhugh Lee, en route to Tampa, received a telegram ordering immediate Washington conference. His uniform was sent to Washington for repairs and he plans to proceed to Tampa from there. If an army is formed for invasion of Cubs he will join the first expedition. Buenos Ayres via Galveston May 19 reports Spain and Argentina fund war through a million francs subscription in Madrid.
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Tampa
Washington
Richmond
Fitzhugh Lee
Cubs
Buenos Ayres
Galveston
Madrid
Letters Coming Home Blockading Squadron Mail by Adoula
Kingston Jamaica May 19 The At las line steamer Adoula which brought passengers from Cienfuegos under a permit from the state department received the mails from the blockading squadron and has forwarded them by the Beverly which sailed for Boston yesterday.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Atlas Line
Adoula
Cienfuegos
State Department
Beverly
Boston
Cable Office Open After Puerto Rico Message Change
New York May 18 The central cable office of Western Union Telegraph reports the Porto Rico government has modified its May 17 order allowing plain language messages to and from the United States subject to the sender's risk.
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New York
Central Cable Office
Western Union Telegraph Company
Porto Rico
United States
Destructive cyclone hits Ogle County killing eleven
A southwesterly cyclone of 300 to 400 feet wide swept across Ogle County last night, killing eleven and injuring about forty. Stillman Valley bore the worst, with fifteen buildings two churches and a depot wrecked. Adeline also suffered heavy damage as railroads and wires were disrupted. Names of the dead and injured include Michael Nelson and Julia Nelson of Stillman Valley, Thoras Mullen of Adeline, and others from Foreston and Marion township.
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Rockford
Ogle County
Stillman Valley
Adeline
Michael Nelson
M. Nelson
Silliman Valley
Julia Johnson
Nelson
Wm. Reese
Marion Township
Thoras Mullen
John Mass
Foreton
Schunder
Stillman Wesley
M 1 Bive
Preston
Zink
Peter Holquist
E. Fisher
Foreston
Everett’ Lunwig
Porston
E. Timmers
Portston
Elf Dimers
Chicago
B.D. Carroll
Ilinois
Elwood
Marion
Mississippi
Delmar Junction
Briggs Station
Tilinola
Savannah
Teades Grove
Destructive Storms Sweep Wisconsin and Michigan Towns
Tornadoes and violent winds cruzed Pierce and Oneida counties in Wisconsin, destroying Pennington roundhouse and other structures. In Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Michigan, shops, roofs, and lights were damaged. a missing wagon maker is feared dead. Reports from Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin recount multiple fatalities and extensive property loss along the CM and St. P. line.
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Harshew
Here
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Battle Creek
Brown & Upton Thresher Company
M. M Shipman
Kalamazoo
Flag for a Kansan Baldwin Honored by University Friends
Elvelyn Baldwin, a polar fame figure, receives a handsome flag from Valparaiso Indiana based Normal University friends. The presentation marks Baldwin’s departure with Franz Josephi to join the Wet Polar expedition seeking Andree and the North Pole. He will observe for the U S government in the weather bureau and serve as an expedition executive officer as the group sails from Tromso Norway on June 20 for about two years.
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B Baldwin
Valparaiso
Ind
Normal University of Indiana
Elvelyn & Baldwin
Baldwin Fer
Franz Josephi
Andree
North Pole
Baldwin
U. S
Weather Bureau
Mesve
Tromsoe
Norway
Bloodied Deed Leads to Ongoing Murder Case Probe
The coroner's jury ruled John Collins likely killed his father with an unobserved hand, with the weapon found in the hall and multiple testimonies detailing the scene. County officials dropped the arrest warrant, vowing further investigation and tougher detective work to solve the Collins murder.
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Collins
J. Collins
Jetmore
Cook
John Collins
Mino
Grace Collins
Lawrence
Frances Babcock
Dr. Grubbs
John Colling
Ty Toho
Sary
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Cadiz
Atlantic Seaboard
Newfoundland
Geir Icnores
Charleston
Mare Island Navy Yard
Sampson Waiting
Weehingtonaga
Bampson
Telex
Jess Bie Dewides
San Juan
Philadelphia
Delaware
Long
Royal Family
Aonor Gladstone
Hom
Pie Kent
Kingdom
Henry Gladstath
Albert Edward
Liberal Federation
William Verdon Harcourt
Devonshire
Birmingham
Swansea
Cardiff
Edinburg
Northampton
James Bryce
South Aberdeen
le Canhat
John Redmond
Waterford
William E.gladstone
Col. Little
Kansas Philippines
Wyo
Canaries
LEE
Til
Rhinelander
Wis
Pierce
Oneida
Wisconsin
Brantwood
Price County
Pennington
Boo
Charles Fosber
E.C. Beekman
Mr. Carroll
Delinger Junction
Birs
Cullina
Mra Pues
Thy the Fy
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