Invaders land in Cuba with arms and ammunition
A Cuban expedition landed at a Cuban coast on a May morning aboard the steamer Florida, carrying 400 men, 7000 rifles, and 2000 rounds. Led by Col Jose Lavarett and Gen. Sanquilly, the force included American engineers and Cuban troops, with the Marblehead convoying the transport. The landing was described as a triumphal invasion with no hostilities observed and supplies transported ashore for immediate use.
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Nationa
Orders for eight infantry regiments to move from Chickamauga
Chattanooga May 30 prepar ations for departure of eight infantry regiments from Chickamauga for the front are active. First to go are the First Illinois First Ohio North Indiana and Third Pennsylvania likely within 48 hours. Detachments numbering about 4000 will train under Brigadier General Broster with trains given rail priority.
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Tarun
Dispatches Reveal Movements as Schley Ties Tightens
Wires kept hot from Kingston Jamaica May 31 as a fast exchange of dispatches between Commodore Schley and Washington occurs. The Yale dispatch boat arrived Saturday with revelry and exultation, and the Harvard and Yale have docked in Jamaica waters as dispatch boats. The AP dispatch boat Dandy was detained over neutrality law misinterpretation until the American consul granted fuel permissions yesterday.
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Jamaica
Schley
Washington
COMING SILVER AND KANSAS BASEBALL RESULTS
Lemion May 31 shows market interest amid rumors of a Bank of Spain panic with orders expected as the mint reportedly outputs half a million pesetas daily. Kansas Memorial Guy baseball results list multiple scores and club winnings. prize money divides evenly among clubs amid unusual public interest. Weather outlook for Kansas shows likely thunderstorms today into tonight with southwest regions affected.
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Uther
Uun
Bank of Spain
Beloit Observes Memorial Day With Stronger Community Involvement
May 11 Beloit held Decoration Day with the Elm Wood cemetery march led by the GAL post and local groups. Beloit Drum Corps provided music as students from the state Industrial School for Girls joined, wreaths laid on the Unknown Dead monument, Congressman Dick Bilge spoke, and Rev. Mr Shine delivered a highly regarded memorial sermon.
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Elm
Wood Cemetery
GAL Post
State Industrial School For Girls
Phoee Bare
Dick Bilge
Buif
Mr Shine
Presbyterian Church
Elatt
The New Tariff Opens With US France Trade Agreement
Washington reports the first commercial accord under the Dingley tariff law between the United States and France. The pact trims French duties on meat and lard compounds while US rates favor certain meat products. France gains on brandies wine vermouth and works of art. The agreement, effective June 1, omits champagne relief and sets detailed duties per 100 kilos or per case on fruits woods and manufactured meats including lard products and pork.
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Washington
United States
France
Five American Warships Sighted Offshore Cape Haytien
Haytien gunboat arriving from Port au Prince with the minister of public works reports that while passing Mole St. Nicolas yesterday afternoon she saw five American war ships cruising in the vicinity.
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Hest
Port Au Prince
All Have Kind Words French Banqueters Toast Lafayette
Paris May 30 A banquet at the Hotel Continental honored Lafayette memory with Americans in attendance. Senator M Jules Sigfried praised a lasting Franco American friendship. Rene Douric lauded the U S educational system after lectures at Harvard. Messages from Marquis La Sayrie John Hay and others were read as French and American tunes played.
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Paris
Lafayette
Hotel Continental
United States
Cercle Francais
Harvard University
Marquis la Sayrie
John Hay
Great Britain
Charles Tower
United Stats
Austria-Hungary
Andrew Cartregie
Poor Columbia Won’t Leave Dry Dock Ten Days At Least
The disabled cruiser Columbia likely cannot depart the dry dock at the navy yard for ten days or more. Over a hundred mechanics are removing damaged armor planes and sponsons while the steel protected decks appear largely uninjured. Ex Governor Carpenter Dead after illness in Fort Dodge on May 7.
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New York
Columbia
Navy Yard
Army Put In Motion At Gulf Ports
Washington May 31 Gen Miles issued telegraphic orders putting troops in motion and starting forward movement of the military arm. Reports say an expedition to Cuba lands near Santiago and Porto Rico. Jacksonville likely base for operations. Officials discuss risks of Spanish withdrawal and aim to end Spanish rule in the western hemisphere.
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Tampa
Miles
Navy
Key West
Florida
Cuba
Lacret
United States
Schley
Cervera
Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
Porto Rico
Lee
Jacksonville
Florida Peninsula
New York
San Juan
Porto Hico
Havana
Culm
Santiago Provincs
Trance
Military move aimed at Santiago and Puerto Rico
The best information from other sources suggests a major operation against Santiago in cooperation with Schley and allied insurgents. A landing expedition may split, sending a division to aid Admiral Sampson against Porto Rico. Government expects enough regulars and volunteers to execute either or both plans, with transports secured and ready.
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Santiago
Schley
Key West
Sampson
Porto Rico
Missouri governor offers Bryan colonelcy of Missouri regiment
Governor Stephens telegram from Jefferson City tendered William J. Bryan the colonelcy of a Missouri regiment under the second call for 76,000 volunteers. Stephens says Missourians would back the move and hopes Bryan may accept and become a citizen. The offer notes Bryan could not command a regiment from his own state.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Jefferson City
Stephens
Missouri
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
Ilo
Stephenson
Hox
Lincoln
Ned
Lon V. Stephens
Mr. Bryan
Bryan May Lead Volunteer Regiment In Western Campaign
Washington May 21 Wm J Bryan Democratic nominees for president may lead a Nebraska formed regiment in a government war effort. The secretary of war authorized the governor to raise infantry for 76000 additional volunteers and the governor plans to offer a regiment expected to be commanded by Bryan.
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Washington
Wm. J. Bryan
Secretary of War
Nebraska
Bryan
Commencement Day Program At Topeka High School
The Topeka High School annual commencement will be held in the school auditorium with Dr. H A Gobin of DePauw University delivering the address to a class of 50 graduates. Listed are Gertrude Allen Dwight Axtell Walter Caldwell Mabel Chambers Kathleen Flynn Daniel Hageast May Hawley Evelyn Holman Wilson Hook Ima Irelan Edna Kirk Harry Lukens Louis McLellan Bertie Nelson Edna Pence Gertrude Potter Beasie Root Chas Schlegel Chas Sheffield Fern Stewart Lois Tefft Fred True Hay Wardall Elia Woodburn Dollie Tinford Anna Beck Walter Axtell Harold Cartridge Grace Collins David Gossett Hester Hawkins Wm Hilton Mabel Holmes Helen Hulse Milot King Lucy Knowles Prince McArthur Maude Myers Alicia Otis Clara Plomimer Bert Robinson Garrie Roser Maude Shafer Isabelle Stage Paul Sweet Difford Traver Max Wardall Mary Wilson Nettie Vansant Grace Reed.
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Topeka High School
H. A. Gobin
DePauw University
Gertrude Allen
Dwight Axtell
Walter Caldwell
Mabel Chambers
Kathrine Flynn
Daniel Hageast
May Hawley
Evelyn Holman
Wilson Hook
Ima Irelan
Edna Kirk
Harry Lukens
Camara's Delay Delays Fleet From Cadiz
Advices from Cadiz report all batteries and forts in Gibraltar are being equipped with heavier guns. The departure of Admiral Camara's fleet is delayed by defects found in torpedo boats.
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Cadiz
Camara
Lodge weighs Hawaiian annexation as war bill amendment
Washington May 31 Senator Lodge will not offer a Hawaiian annexation provision as an amendment to the war revenue bill He hopes congress can be delayed to dispose of the question this session Senator Morgum said The measure is seen as a form of government for territories needed in the present war The aim is to make annexation amendments part of the war bill Also from Norfolk Va May 31 the steamer Armemia departed for Key West carrying 2300 tons of ammunition including many 16 inch shells for invasion effort
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Lodge
Morgum
Hawaii
Santiago
Norfolk
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Armeria
Navy Yard
Key West
New York
Lisbon
Cadiz
Algeciras
Philippines
Spain
Dewey
Manila
England
Continent
London
Insurgents Arm With 25000 Mauser Rifles In Cavite Field
A Manila dispatch via Hong Kong reports Philippine insurgents have received 25,000 Mauser breechloaders and 200,000 rounds of ammo last Thursday. Aguinaldo says 200 Mausers captured from Spaniards plus these rifles could arm a force equal to the Spanish detachment in Cavite. Aguinaldo’s forces grow to 2,500, with plans for 1,500 in the field by July 1, as supply lines expand and desertions shift to the insurgents.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Anguinaldo
Cavite
Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey
Belvidere Steamer Wrecked Off Cuban Shore Near Cape Mayal
The Boston Fruit company reports its large steamer Belvidere, which departed for Boston last Wednesday, ashore on Cape Mayal at the eastern end of Cuba. Passenger fate unknown though possibly rescued. Among passengers named is Senor Capote, vice president of the Cuban republic.
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Boston Fruit Com Eay
Belvidere
Land Attack Planned on Santiago to Case Cervera
Washington reports say President expects Commodore Schley to attack Cervera at Santiago within 24 hours. General Miles plans a land assault from Tampa using siege guns to seize the harbor and city, with a force around 15000 men and a strong marine contingent aboard transports.
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the Tribune
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Cervers
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Cervera
Bane
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Olte
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Porta Rica
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Merine Corps
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Gareta
Rowan
Eeme Reese
Santilga
Pela
Mues
Pena
Tran
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Aebdieien
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