Suspense Over Engagement With Spanish Fleet Near Cuba
New York dispatch May 21 reports Commodore Schley may have engaged the Spanish off Cuba with ships still returning to base. Scores of vessels patrol the Yucatan channel as Havana’s siege appears unlikely. no decisive action yet and no American losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Key West
Sehrey
Bayago
Trom Tim
Cuba
Yucatan Channel
Je Ia
Clentucros
Havana
Santiago
Catbarien
Laddings
Gomes
Washington
Navy Department
Noelit
St. Nicholas Stalt
Haytl
Samueon
Casino Destroyed in Bombardment at Key West
Reports from Key West dated May 23 describe a tropical quiet broken by news of a Spanish bombardment. The casino and major buildings were destroyed, casualties feared, while Admiral Cervera’s squadron remains unconfirmed off the coast.
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Key West
Associated Press
Pin
Cervera
Coash
Rn Qettral
Deled States
Naral
Sampson
Schivy Bf
Santibes de Cubs
Gece
Jared
United States
Wirisiow
Antonio Lopes
Lesitud
Ligere
Livera
Winslow
Deonyoul
Joven Senet Castro
Leon
Triente Sucur
Insurgents Struggle as Cuba Faces Severe Shortages
Reports from the Cuban insurgent front describe desperate conditions with scarce beef and bread, and propaganda of starvation. Senor Castro reportedly tasted meat after weeks as supplies collapse. Aranguren and others report arrests in Havana while Spaniards refuse to sell food. Government letters claim Spanish forces push insurgents toward surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Cardenas
Gustavo Aranguren
Nestor Aranguret
Havana
Vera Cruz
Blancos
Trihasy
A. Blencourt
Gonzales Arango
Cabanas
Sener Arangueren
GERVERA GONE AND SANTIAGO ENGAGEMENTS REPORTED
A Kingston Jamaica dispatch says Spanish meet off Santiago compelled four American cruisers to retire. On entering the port Admiral Cervera learned that upon the Americans returning in force his fleet could be trapped. The ships coaled and withdrew to try to catch the separated American vessels along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago
Cervera
CERVERA NEEDS COAL
News dispatches from Pierre and Washington report Admiral Cervera's squadron needing coal as British and Dutch actions limit refueling options. Colliers head toward Fort de France while the Twickenham carries 4000 tons of coal and may join the Spanish fleet. Unconfirmed sightings and harbor movements hint at ongoing coal transport efforts and deteriorating supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Pierre
Martinique
Cerverats
Food Authority
Bouniah
Fort de Trane
Twickentam
Hving
Verror
Alieabte
Port de France
Itreke
Cervera
Twickenham
Martinigian
Alicante
the Hague
Chaves
Dutch West India
Haa
Forview
Ely
Admiral Cervera
Iito
Ant
Washington
Astentrul Cervere
Bea
Kansas Troops To Leave For Philippines After June
Lieut. Col Little stated Kansas troops will not depart for the Philippines before June 15. The unit has been issued mine gear and uniforms and is drilling at Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Little
Kansas
Frisco
San Francisco
BC Little
Philippines
Nara
Ellis
Rough Riders Arrive at Camp Thomas Chickamauga May 28
Col Grigsby leads 189 cavalry volunteers from Lincoln and the Dakotas to Camp Thomas Chickamauga. Troop K of the Third U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, 45 men, joins Col Grigsby’s force, under Capt Jacob H Culver, without charges but with equipment. Troops from Wisconsin and New York move toward Chickamauga, awaiting further deployment as sections arrive with horses.
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Rough Riders
Camp Thomas
Chickammings
Third
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Chattanooga
Lincoln
Jacob H. Culver
Nebraska
Dakotas
Col Grigsby
Charles Eck
Wisconsin
Eau Claire
Scien
Sioux Falls
Col
Grigsby
Stewart
California Volunteers Sail for Manila Amid Farewell Crowds
San Francisco bids farewell to the First California Regiment as troops march from the Presidio to the Pacific Mail dock and board the City of Pekin for Manila. Spectators line Van Ness and Market streets, police struggle to hold back crowds, while women weep and men show emotion. The 1,086 officers and men are led by Col. James F.B. Smith. The Second California unit and nearby units are slated to follow aboard the City of Sydney for a joint departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Presidio
Van_ Ness avenue
van Ness Avenue
Pacife Avenue
Naval Reserve
Signal Corps
National Guard
Mounted Signal Corps
Anil
California Voltieers
Cal James FB. Smith
Toimorrow
Oregon Volunteers
Fourteenth Infantry
United States Regulars
California Heavy Artillery
Sydney
Pekin
25000 AT TAMPA Regulars Ready For Invasion Dispatch
A Tampa dispatch reports the district contains at least 25,000 regulars and volunteers including units such as the Third Sixth Ninth cavalry Fourth Sixth Seventh Ninth Tenth Thirteenth Sixteenth Seventeenth Twenty first Twenty second Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth infantry regiments and three engineer companies. Volunteers from Florida New York Massachusetts Ohio Georgia Wisconsin Michigan and others are present. Most units are fully equipped or supplied and ready. some lack rifles but will be furnished. General Shaffer asserts transports at Port Tampa are ready for movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dimes
Tampa
Lakeland
Fist
Tenth Cavalry
Florida
Massachusetts
Michigan
Shaffer
Port Tampa
General Shafter outlines Cuba expedition plans and troop loads
General Shafter indicates a port day plan with books and stalls aboard, expects two to three days to load troops horses and artillery, and prioritizes disposing of Spanish forces before movement. He cites 50 000 as a base force, with larger later arrivals under Lee and others, and notes bombardment needs for Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Shafter
Lee
Thas
Washington
Havana
Spanish 2S Rise and Franco Spanish Alliance Hints
London reports rising Spanish tensions as traders await news of a Franco Spanish alliance. An article notes references by James Ganetti and figures like Salisbury and Chamberlain, suggesting a broader Anglo American alignment. The piece links this to silver market movements as Spain’s withdrawals affect prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Ganetti
Secral
Marquis of Salisbury
Joseph Chamberlain
West Africa
Chambr
Spain
Tampa Torrid Heat Affects Lakeland Volunteers
In Tarpa Florida on May 3 intense heat and long-standing traditions mark the scene as volunteer troops from New York and New England suffer heat prostrations at Lakeland camps. Over 100 cases occurred yesterday and today, none serious, with all expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Mey
Lakeland
New York
New Engisad
Florida
Italy Protests Blockade Alleged Ineffectiveness
A Rome dispatch says Italy protested the Cuba blockade as ineffective while a Washington official denied any protest by Italy or other nations, stating the report was untrue. The exchange highlights tensions over maritime sanctions and diplomatic responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rome
Italy
Cuba
Washington
State Department
Tornado Hits Havenna Causing $100,000 Damage
A Dallas dispatch reports a tornado in Havenna Fanning county sweeping northeast from the southwest destroying barns and ten dwellings and two churches. Capt. Joe F. Dupree was killed near Ivanhoe as his house wrecked, while a Clarksville man died and others injured. Many livestock perished and Red River Valley damage tallies around $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Republic
Dallas
Tex
Havenna
Fanning County
Ivanhoe
Joe F. Dupree
Clarksville
Red River Valley
Rainy Season Begins Hampering Blockading Fleet
The rainy season has started in the Gulf region after a delay of weeks. Intermittent thunder showers and morning and evening rain disrupt operations. A gate of wind accompanied the rainfall worsens conditions for the Havana blockade off Key West, with reports noting rough weather making work along the Cuban coast disagreeable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana Key West
Pia
Gulf Region
Tropics
Cuban
Poisoned Spring at Chickamauga Endangers Wisconsin Men
Private Ely of Company D, Third Wisconsin Infantry, died from drinking water tainted by poison near a spring found under a tree in Chickamauga. Four fellow soldiers were ill, two likely to die, with medical aid given. A military funeral will honor Ely, and interment will be at the National Military Cemetery in Chickamauga park. General Brooke warns troops to drink only from approved wells or creeks. supplies are inspected daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga
Ely
Co. D
Third
Wisconsin Infantry
Hly
National Miliary Cemetery
Chickamauga Park
Brooke
Ardanhor Released By Order Of Commodore Remey
Key West reports the British steamer Ardanhor captured by the Osceola was released this afternoon following Commodore Remey s order. The dispatch notes separate items including a Paris resignation and the death of Henry Foraker Sr., father of Senator Foraker.
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Key West
Remey
10000 Troops Tenting at Camp Richmond in San Francisco
Ten thousand U S troops are stationed at Camp Richmond in San Francisco with 9 000 volunteers from multiple states. Washington volunteers at Fontana Barracks want Manila duty. The Charleston cruiser greeted by cheers as it passed Angel Island. General Otis announces a California Oregon expeditionary brigade to depart soon aboard City of Peking City of Sydney and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Camp Richmond
Bay District
Presidio
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Minnesota
Washington Volunteers
Fontana Barracks
Maasila
Cal
Fife
Washington
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Charleston
Pacific
Otis
Ft. Richmond
Wyombe
Roth
Maanila
San Franksco
California
Oregon
United States Volunteers
Astralion
Fourteenth
United States Infantry
California Heavy Artillery
Thomas M. Anderton
Peking
Sydney
Australia
Pacific Mail
Second
Oregon Regiment
Onean
Bonk
Pacifc
Anderson
Bow Eamship Australia
Prisoners Still Held in Exchange Confusion
Atlanta reports May 23 that about 2 000 recruits have arrived at Fort McPherson as centralization point for the western army. Volunteers for the Philippines number nine hundred, with 600 needed for a battalion. Some may join Eighteenth or Twenty third regiments in New Orleans before Merritt starts for San Francisco. Cortijo and Surgeon Guifan remain unaware of any exchange plan for Thrall and Jones at Morro Castle and Havana bound linkage.
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Atlanta
Fort McPherson
Maine
California
Philippines
Cook
New Orleans
Merritt
San Francis
Thrall
Jones
Morro Castle
Cubs
Miami
Havana
Cortijo
Guifan
All Wear Gray Uniform Replaces Army Dress in Tampa
Tampa on May 23 reports the army shifts from blue to a gray brown tropical campaigning uniform. The new design features white duck collar cuffs and insignia, triangular white shoulder straps, a broad back plait and four outer pockets. Advance convigaments for enlisted men have arrived at the quartermaster’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Washington
Rumored naval clash in the Windward Passage amid heavy firing
A May report from Mole St. Nicholas Hayta describes frequent cannonading sounds heard Friday and Saturday in the Windward Passage fueling rumors of a naval engagement between U.S. and Spanish squadrons. No ships seen outside or inside the harbor, and confirmation of battle is lacking.
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New York
Herald
Mole St. Nicholas
Hayta
United States
Spain
Supreme Court Rules Oleomargarine Laws Unconstitutional
The United States Supreme Court invalidated convictions under Pennsylvania and New Hampshire oleomargarine laws, ruling these statutes unconstitutional. The decision centers on the legality of state regulations affecting margarine labeling and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire
Governor Leedy Receives Alabama Volunteer Battalion
Mobile May 23 The Alabama volunteers organize slowly as the second regiment is short by several hundred men. Militia companies of the national guard wish to keep their name and structure, while most communities cannot raise the required 80 six battalion. A segregated battalion of Heroes exclusively will arrive at the camp Tuesday. Negro volunteers exceed the call by forty men, and the pick will form one of the best northern South units, with white officers.
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Alabama
Mobile
Als
Alabama Volunteers
National Guard
South
Rumored Spain Plans Fortifications at Gibraltar Summit
Madrid May 23 It is rumored Spanish authorities aim to fortify the queen of Spain's chair summit overlooking Gibraltar and to erect fortifications at Europa Point Algeciras. They decreed that importation of food into all Cuban ports will be duty free.
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Madrid
Spain
Gibraltar
Europa Point
Algeciras Vana
Cuba
American prize captures Spanish bark near San Juan
A British steamer reports an American cruiser captured a Spanish bark six miles off San Juan on Saturday morning. The prize was towed north and observed from San Juan. The incident occurred while Aldenorough, arriving from Motill to Porto Rico, is en route to port.
Water Works At Camp Thomas Improve Camp Water Supply
Soldiers at Chickamauga and Lookout Mountain move to secure drinking water as pumps and engines are set up to supply water from Crawfish springs and Chickamauga creek. New ambulances and waterworks equipment arrive. Fourth Ohio takes provost guard duty. Missouri and Nebraska units arrive with regimental staff and bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Chickamauga Orsik
Camp Thomas
Second
Nebraskan
At Louis
Odock
W. C. Maye
157Tty
Indiana Infantry
Londkout
Park Grounds
Ovar
Reilroad Company
South Bend
Ind
Digetiim
Ger
Boynton
Sore
Ohio
Colt
Brooke
Missouri
Willston
Breckenridge
Tampa
Amid Manila Bombardment Protests and Ambassadors to Madrid
A chaotic May dispatch reports Spain urged no bombardment of Manila while a Manila defense debate plays out. Ambassadors travel to Madrid as U S forces reorganize coast patrols and military actions surface. In Chicago General Merritt arrives from Washington promising three days of stay and potential moves in ten days. Adjutant General Corbin notes 164,000 volunteers muster and enrollment expected by week’s end.
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London
Hong Kong
Miennila
Iit
Philippines
Spain
God
Armuer Ica
Dewey
Manila
Washington
Corbin Arms
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State Journal
Schley
Gervera
U.S
San
Col. Grigsby
Rogie
City of
New England
Ravenna
Texas
Ardanhor
M. Lebon
M. Melina
Senator Foraker
Cincinnati
Henry & Forsker
Hillabero
Gamp
Hansas
Gol. Cortijo
Windward Passage
Leedy
Gibraltar's
San Juan Forts
Lookout Mountain
Americana
Randy
Go Coast
Agere
Abe
Navy
Eee
Amblard
Semaria
Mayot Bente
Fuera Ambiar
Cobanech
Ambiard
Chicago
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