Spanish Squadron Found at Last at Santiago Harbor
May 20 dispatch from Madrid notes Admiral Cervera's Cape Verde squadron arrived off Santiago de Cuba by 10 PM with two American warships in retreat. Queen Regent sends congratulations. Refugees arrive aboard Adoula. fire exchanges near Morro Castle cause alarm as earthworks are hastily erected and a merchant ship Mexico is reported under fire.
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Madrid
Enaring
Anton
Cervéra
Cape Verde
Spanish Roys YW
Queen Regent
Cervera
Kingston
Jamaica
Santags da Cuba
Adoula
France
Walker
Morro Castle
Totteries
Mercedes
Mexico
Barcelona
Santiago de Cubs
Vhie Port
Cerseras
Maring
Smar
Bantiags de Coma
Sentiten de
Santiaco
Haya- Sas
Santiago de Cuba
Gay
Migiter
Marine
Wayins
Santiazo de Cubi
Spanish Troops Sail for Philippines Amid War Mobilization
Spain massing forces for a Philippine venture as 000 to 10,000 soldiers from Catalonia Andalusia Aragon and Valencia depart from Barcelona for Manila. Madrid announces Cadiz squadron commander Camara receives destination orders. General Merritt prepares to lead the expedition from Washington with 5,000 regulars eyed for the mission.
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Barcelona
Catalonia
Andalusia
Aragon
Valencia
Philippines
5 000 Leave Causes Panic in Havana Citizens
May 11 Havana reports the weight of the blockade harming commerce and daily life. More than 5,000 people have booked passage out. Spanish gunboat Cuba Espanola officers travel to Cienfuegos by land then sea. Some say the gunboat was sunk or captured. others claim troops evacuated Santiago de Cuba and nearby towns. Food remains scarce but five months of supplies exist. prices soar. Factories idle and workers are conscripted to fortifications as hunger fears grow.
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Associated Press
Havana
Vera Cruz
Mex
Plaza de Armas
Cuba Espanola
Sancti Spiritus
Santa Clara
Tuons
F Apd
Cienfuegos
Espanola
Santiago de Chica
Manzanito
Lafayette
Mexico
Sity
Cuba
Santiago
Santa Cruz del Sur
Puerto Principe
Santa Cruz de Sur
Insurance firms back as murder inquiry stalls town
Insurance companies will not pay J S Collins life policy without identifying the killer. Chief Steele and Sheriff Cocke left town. The police and sheriff’s forces await a usable clue after the coroner’s inquest. County Attorney Jetmore laments the stalled search and public dismay.
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Steele
Sheriff Cocke
Texas
Cook
Jetmore
Meip
Spanish Squadron Enters Santiago Harbor Amid High Expectations
Reports from Madrid and New York describe the Spanish squadron's arrival at Santiago de Cuba with strong public enthusiasm. Dispatches note healthy crews, jubilant crowds, and anticipation of further moves as Spain readies ships including Pelayo, Alfonso XIII era vessels, and torpedo boats for potential action.
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Medsid
Santiago
Force Increased for Philippines Expedition
A Washington telegraph reports the force bound for the Philippines has been increased by two companies of infantry from the regular army. Adjutant General Corbin ordered the Twenty-third and Eighth infantry now in New Orleans to proceed to San Francisco, report to the commanding general, and embark for the Philippines as soon as supplies and transport can be provided.
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Merritt
Washington
Chicago
Wesley Merritt
Philippines
War Department
Alger
Regular Army
San Francisco
Chitags
Phillnpites
William Howell
New York
Navy
Roose
Journal
Corbin Last Brent
New Orleans
Upee
Poine
Senate
Hale
Maine
Committee On
Naval Affairs
House
Committee On Indian Affaires Ee
Secretary of the Treasury
Chicago, Michukee & St. Paul Railead Company
United States Treasury
Kind to Uncle Sam Steamer Polaria Clarified
New York May 2 Emil L Boas, agent for the New Yor kamburgee, stated the German steamer Polaria is not a Havana as originally indicated. He said the government had not revoked permission for the Polaria to be seized, and the abandonment of the plan was to avoid embarrassing the government.
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New York
Emil L Boas
New Yorkamburgee
Polaria
Havana
Medusa Lost Feared Drowned Crew of Norwegian Bark
The World reports fear that the 20 man crew of the Norwegian bark Medusa may have drowned. They sailed from New York in April under Captain Hansen bound for Imsby via Georgia. The vessel was sighted in May with no sign of survivors or crew.
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New York
the World
Imsby
Hansen
Charleston to Manila Trip Delayed by Condenser Work
The Charleston completes condenser repairs but will not depart for Manila until tomorrow. A duplicate set from Asian Iron Works will be tested today, then fuel replenished, with a swift voyage planned at about four knots toward Manila Gate. The voyage is expected to take around six days, followed by a focus period before resuming a faster pace.
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Charleston
Manila
Vallejo
Cal
Asian Iron Works
Homolaus
Playing Manila Tragedy Sparks Blindness Tale in Americus
A boy of Levi Emill, age about in Americus, was playing with a toy cannon when the charge misfired. He peeped into the muzzle and was badly burned, losing vision in one eye. Investigators weigh accident theories as trials, police and insurance detectives probe causes and possible beneficiaries.
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Levi Emill
Americus
Emil
Manila
Thirst for Blood Aims at Captain Amon Display
May Joe Madrid forecasts vigor from Captain Amon in the marine office while other papers doubt him. The scene notes Cuba and Porto Rico as illusory due to shifting warships. A steamer voyage from San Juan de Porto Rico to a detached vessel signals strategic moves as Admiral Cervera’s squad avoids American fleets.
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Joe Madrid Oorrethe
Znpafelas
Amon
Marine Office
Cuba
Porto Rico
Alfonso Xul
San Juan de Porto Rico
Cervera
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