Warships surround Santiago harbor as Cervera inside
Schley reports twelve American warships outside Santiago de Cuba harbor while Admiral Cervera is believed inside. Harvard arrives Kingston with dispatches as U S fleet tightens blockade measures. Details of Spanish ships and harbor defenses remain uncertain amid cautious signals to Washington.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
United State
Harvard
American Line
New York
Seytee
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
Certhis
Washington
Key Weat
Commodore Schrey
Santiago
Fentings
Simpson
Santiago Harbor
Cerve HS
Sehley
Sampson
Cienfuegos
Sehing
Elmet
Amer
Chentusgon
Schiey
Herar
Gcemer
Havana
San Juan
Porto Rico
Morro Castle
Schrey
Telegraph's comment on search for Cervera squadron
Kingston dispatch reports the British Telegraph notes the Spanish Cervera squadron remains unlocated by American authorities after an energetic search. The next morning details suggest possible locations near Cuba, with unsure sightings of the squadron and conflicting reports.
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London “Telegraph
Cervera Inndon
Daily Telegraph
Kingston
Thare
Cervera
Hage de Cuba
Naval report on Cervera's fleet and movements near Cuba
The narrative documents Admiral Cervera at Clenfucco harbor and hints of Vizcaya and other cruisers offshore. It describes American squadron blockading entrances, a Cuban insurgent tip on the Spanish fleet, and Commodore Schley moving toward Santiago. The Premier sails amid gales toward Kingston as coal and water run low.
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Premier
Cervera
Clenfucco
Cor- Terk
Ivia
Massachusetts
Texas
Bred
Marblehead
Castine
Vizen
Eagle
Dupont
Vizcaya
Ineurgents
Cienfuezos
Schley
San Wago de Cubs
Santiago
Kingston
Santiago de Cuba
Blanco
Pat
Uhe Caribbean
Martiniqu
Atlantic
Spanish Squadron Sails From Cadiz For Open Sea
Official news states Admiral Camara's squadron leaves Cadiz and will maneuver briefly in the open sea before heading to the Philippine islands Cuba or the United States as deemed opportune by the government. The destination remains undecided though Philippines Cuba or the United States are mentioned.
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Madrid
Camara
Cadiz
Philippine Islands
Cuba
United States
Latin American statesman criticizes cabinet splits
Almodovar de Rio, who knows England and discusses war and marine ministers, denounces concessions to patriotic papers. The cabinet remains deeply divided and faces another reconstruction scare, forcing it to scrape by from band to mouth.
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Almodovar de Rio
England
Marine
Orders for Schley Dispatch Boat Dandy Sails From Jamaica
A Kingston dated special by arrangement with the Associated Press reports the dispatch boat Dandy carrying Navy Department dispatches bound for Commodore Schley. The Dandy sailed from Port Maria on Jamaica's north coast last night with a navy officer aboard and messages of great importance for the fleet. Also noted is a Madrid note about tobacco shipments and Chicago weather with expected showers in Kansas and the West tonight.
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New York
New York Evening Telegram
Kingston
Associated Press
Dandy
Ot Boanl
Consul Dent
Port Maria
Jamaica
Navy Department
Schley
Ornment Wins Jockey Sloan's Favorite In Brooklyn Handicap
Ornament takes the Brooklyn Handicap as Jockey Sloan guides the favorite to the win. The field contests today at the track with bettors eyeing the top prize and Sloan seeking another stakes success.
Many Good Horses Entered For Great Trial Of Speed
In New York on May 28 conditions for the Brooklyn Jockey Club meeting sparked a slow track as the Brooklyn Handicap drew up to fifty starters though only about ten may race. Ornament emerged as the popular favorite in a wide open field with Dr Catlett Howard Mann Lehman Ben Eder and Handball among doubtful starters. Ornament won the Brooklyn Handicap with Ben Holliday second and Sly Fox third in a 2 10 time.
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New York
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Brooklyn
Jock- Sempe Tilo
Catlett
Howard Mann
Lehman
Prince Yal Stag
Ben Eder
Blandball
Handball
Ornament
Anna Eacen
Ogden
Royal Stag
Merry Prince
Our Johnny
Ben Holliday
Sly Fox
Nominations For High Rank In Volunteers Reported
Washington May 23 The president sent to the senate a slate of nominations for senior military posts in the volunteers including major general Matthew C. Butler of South Carolina and brigadiers James I Waites Nelson Cole Wm C Oates and others from Texas Missouri Alabama New York Ohio and West Virginia Aides and quartermasters in various grades are named with officers from Missouri Montana Nebraska and other states.
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Washington
Senate
Matthew C. Butler
South Carolina
James I. Waites
Texas
Nelson Cole
Missouri
Wm. C. Oates
Alabama
Fred Bell
Chas. D. Palmer
Sixth Artillery
Leutenant
George M. Williamson
Eighth Cavalry
Thomas Swade
Nebraska
Robert L. Brown
West Virgin
Frank §. Polk
New York
Amos Whimball
Moses Walton
Ohio
Charles J. Goff
West Virginia
J. M. Patten
Iowa
Richard J. Fanning
Edmund W_ Beach
Montana
Meuten
War Department appoints officers for subsistence and staff
The list names officers from multiple states receiving ranks and roles including captain and major as commissaries of subsistence chief surgeon assistant adjutant general and additional paymasters. Individuals span Sydney A. Cleman Philip Mothersill Warner Harrison Charles E. Cabell Joseph F. Dubarry Jr. Winslow S. Lincoln Frank Bourns Theodosias Botkin Fred J. Kounts Wm. Scott Fred T. Jones George Pickett Brewster Kenyon George H. Ray Edward Fowler James Harvey Wm. Thrift George D. Sherman John Townsend D. W. White John Sears Winfield Clark James Dawes James Canby Otto Becker Louis Knapp Samuel Hayes John Fogler Beverly Conner and others.
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Warner Harrison
Ohio
Charles E. Cabell
Virginia
Joseph F. Dubarry, Jr
Pennsylvania
Winslow S. Lincoln
Massachusetts
Frank 3. Bourns
eGorgis
Fred T. Jones
George E. Pickett
Brewster C. Kenyon
California
George H. Ray
North Carolina
Edward 8. Fowler
New York
James 3. Harvey
Florida
Wm. H. Thrift
Town
George D.sherman
Illinois
John H. Townsend
Missouri
D. W. White
New Hampshire
John M. Sears
Tennessee
Winfeld M. Clark
James D. Dawes
Nebraska
James Canby
Colorado
Otto Becker
Georgia
Louis Knapp
Samuel D. C. Hayes
John M. Fogler
Kansas
Beverly W. Conner
Washington
Rumor of American Victory Reaches Cape Haytien
May 25 Cape Haytien Hayti reports a rumor of a significant American success but provides no confirmation. Silence since the Spanish fleet’s reported arrival at Santiago de Cuba puzzles officials and observers, who doubt blockade theory and await a message from Commodore Schley.
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Associated Press
Cape Haytien
Hayti
Santiago de Cuba
Bay
Hayden
Schley
Mole St. Nicolas
Officials at War Between Governor Leedy and Alger
The Kansas governor and Secretary of War clashed over calls for new regiments. Leedy claimed Kansas would supply 2,000 men, meeting prewar instructions, and warned no drafts would be needed. Topeka’s board of education meanwhile ordered relief maps for city schools showing elevations and printed lines.
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Leedy
Alger
War Department
Kansas
R. A Alger
Russell A. Alger
J.W. Leedy
Tovernor
Topeka
Spanish forces gain move advantage near Cienfuegos
Report says insurgents and Spaniards clashed near Cienfuegos on Sunday. Spaniards suffered about 300 killed and wounded while American warships patrol the West Indies observing movements and seeking to counter insurgent efforts.
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Samme
West Indian
Cienfuegos
Fight at Cienfuegos Reported During War Dispatch
A Key West dispatch claims Brooklyn landed arms stores at Cienfuegos after a fort was damaged by a fish incident. Also reported was a clash between insurgents and Spanish cavalry with the latter defeated. Washington confirms prisoner exchange. American correspondents on Maple sail to Key West. World London notes Cadiz fleet rumors and equipment doubts. Madrid reports troop concentration at Cadiz Malaga aimed at British irritation and signaling moves toward the West Indies. Duke.
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New York
Key West
Brooklyn
Schley
Cienfuegos
Cienfueros Bay
Washington
State Department
Gollan
Havana
Maple
Charles Threft
Hayden Jones
Keyest
Madrid
Spain
Cadiz
Malaga
Great Britain
West Indies
Duke
Havilo-Manila
Cavite
Tollo
Aguinaldo
Jeader
Manite
Laguna
Sip
Manila Cut Off as Insurgents Surround City
Dispatch from New York to World via Hong Kong reports Mantla in dire straits as supplies fail and the bay blockade by Admiral Dewey is complete. Dewey waits for Charleston and troops before further action, while rumors of Spanish warships reach Manila.
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New York
Mantle
Hong Kong
Mantla
Bay
Admiral Dewey
United States
Charleston
Manila
Baltimore
Seafire
Dewey
Washington
Navy Department
Cavite
Secretary of the Navy
Gridley
Occidental and Oriental
Lamberton
Olympia
Simpson Refused War Motion Amid Leedy Letter Recount
Congressman Jerry Simpson is turned down for military service after Governor Leedy dismisses his offer to serve during the Spain crisis. A Telegram from Leedy, dated noon, states Simpson should remain in his current position as the nation faces wartime decisions.
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Jerry Simpson
Leedy
Kauss
Hagens Cetesure
Caan
Spain
Coyaitan
John W. Leedy
Aguinaldo a traitor alleges Spanish dispatches claim
A Mantle dispatch alleges that Philippine leader Aguinaldo declared himself in favor of Spain after receiving field pieces from Admiral Dewey. The dispatch also says other insurgent chiefs followed Aguinaldo. The item then shifts to an upcoming concert by Mr Allen H W Spencer at the First Presbyterian Church on Monday June 6.
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Madrid
Mantle
Aguinaldo
Dewny
Spain
Asguinald
Allen HW Spencer
American Conservatory of Music
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Botkin
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Ant
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Fifteenth Infantry
Philip Mothersill
New Mex
Officials AT War
London
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Pelayo
Emperador
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Partrigta
Rapido
Arsenal
Toulon
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Congress
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