Havana Landing Moves In Latin War Plans
Reports from Chickamauga Park and Tampa confirm an expedition under Captain Borst landed within fifty miles of Havana aboard the transport Gussie Washington. The naval war board orders Commodore Schley and the flying squadron to attack Havana while ground forces storm from the land. Major J H Smith reaches Tampa with news for Gomez and Cuban Junta. Lieutenant Miley returns to Shafter with maps. two Cuban regiments to accompany regular troops to Cuba. Springfield rifles issued.
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Dorst
Sampson
San Juan
Porto Rico
Chickamauga Park
Key West
Havana
Borst
Fourth Cavalry
Tampa
Gussie
Gomez
Fla
J. H. Smith
Cuba
Caibarien
Trocha
Major Smith
Congress
Spain
Smith
Manila
Olivette
J. D. Miley
General Shafter
Washington
Lawton
Troops Begin Departure From Camp George H Thomas
Chattanooga Tenn May 12 Camp George H Thomas at Chickamauga Park is being dismantled as regiments prepare to depart. Third cavalry led the evacuation by train to Tampa followed by Sixth cavalry, with Second cavalry and others to follow toward Mobile New Orleans and Tampa. Rail lines are rapidly moving units under General S S Sumner and Colonel Hunt Baldwin with Southern and Western and Atlantic railroads coordinating transport.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
George H. Thomas
Chickamauga Park
Third Cavalry
Rossville
Tampa
Southern Railway
Sixth Cavalry
S. S. Sumner
Second Cavalry
Hunt
Mobile
Tenth Cavalry
Baldwin
New Orleans
Ringgold
Western
Possible rapid move against Cuba if Spanish fleet returns
Key West rumor says a Spanish fleet return could trigger an attack within 48 hours. Admiral Sampson at Porto Rico and Commodore Remey may strike simultaneously. Landing at Bahia Honda or Matanzas could be covered by the blockading squadron and heavy armored ships. Monitors would threaten fortifications while gunboats deliver supporting fire.
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Key West
Spain
Cuba
Sampson
Porto Rico
Remey
Bahia Honda
Matanzas
Monitor
Havana
First Regiment Under Medical Examination by Staff
Springfield May 12 Captain Hamilton and Assistant Surgeon General Senn began examining the First regiment to prepare for muster in The initial pass covered field and staff officers with Colonel Senn noting their officers are in better physical condition than any examined so far After the officers the medical review moved to enlisted men
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Springfield
Dis
Fiamilton
Senn
Mail routes to Cuba and Porto Rico disrupted
The British ambassador and the Chinese minister report to the state department that official correspondence with Cuba and Porto Rico is hindered by interrupted mail routes between the United States and Spanish possessions. The department seeks ways to restore reliable communications but finds it unclear how to improve the current conditions.
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Washington
State Department
Cuba
Porto Rico
Indiana to Mobilias Regiment Ordered for Immediate Service
Governor Mount received a secretary of war order directing formation of another Indiana regiment for immediate service in addition to the two already designated. The extra unit will go to Mobile and likely begin Sunday, delaying the departure of all Indiana troops by several days.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mount
Secretary of War
Indiana
New Orleans
Mobile
Recommends Release of Miguel Jover Sparing Cargo Loss
Key West reports prize commissioners favor releasing the steamer Miguel Jover because it carried an American cargo and its departure time from an American port had not elapsed. The vessel, one of the finest in the blockading squadron, would trigger a $700,000 loss to captors. Washington notes high volunteer rejections in the army medical corps with cigarette smokers among the strongest factors. Governor Briggs in St. Paul cites a War Department telegram directing North Dakota’s two battalions to San Francisco, likely to join Philippine-bound troops.
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Key West
Fla
Miguel Jover
Washington
Army Medical Corps
St. Paul
Bismarck
S. D
Briggs
War Department
North Dakota
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Dewey Victory Celebrated by 2000 in Escanaba Parade
In Escanaba Michigan on May 12 a crowd of about 2000 marched with torches led by brass bands and fife and drum corps. Veterans and other speakers addressed the gathering as local businesses and homes were decorated in celebration. In Washington the same day the Senate finance committee proposed raising the tax on manufactured tobacco in the war revenue bill from 12 to 16 cents per pound and exempting stock on hand from the act.
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Escanaba
Mich
Dewey
Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
House
Charleston Ordered to Sail for Admiral Dewey Relief
Washington May 12 The cruiser Charleston is ordered to sail immediately with ammunition and relief supplies for Admiral Dewey. She will depart San Francisco at once without awaiting the full relief fleet.
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Washington
Charleston
Vessel Blown Up Disaster Near Algeciras Bay
A Gibraltar dispatch reports a Spanish torpedo boat destroyer guarding Algeciras bay and straits suffered a boiler explosion. The destroyer vanished after lights went out and is believed to have sunk with all on board. The incident follows tensions over the Philippines and U S occupation aims.
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London
Gibraltar
Algeciras Bay
Straits
Germany Moves to Challenge U S Occupation of Philippines
London reports Germany plans to protest U S control of the Philippines and may seek influence through a formal representation to Rear Admiral Dewey. German interests in Cavite bombing relief and Spanish indemnity could drive a broader plan likely to gain backing from Austria and passive support from France.
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Dewey
Cavite
Germany
Philippine Islands
Spain
Francis Joseph of
Austria
France
Powers Press for Spain to Sue for Peace in Washington
In Washington on May 12 representatives of the great powers move toward forcing Spain to surrender. A conference may be proposed and Spain may be urged to sue for peace as both army and navy strive to gain glory before the war ends.
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Washington
Spain
Belief Spain Will Not Move Toward the East
London experts treat Spain's rumored relief expedition to the Philippines as a bluff. They cite Spain needing troops at home to secure its dynasty, a reserve squadron not ready for a month, and a 8,000 mile voyage with coal logistics posing insuperable difficulties. The issue of coal at neutral ports raises a new international law question.
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London
Spain
Philippines
Coliers
British Steamers Report Having Seen Nothing of It
Inquiries on arriving ships from the Canary islands Madeira Teneriffe and Gibraltar show no sight of the Spanish fleet. The Galecia left Cadiz April 29 reporting only Norman nia and Columbia Torpedo boats an armed yacht possibly Giralda as Spanish vessels there. The Tetuan also reported no sign of enemy ships.
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London
Canary Islands
Madeira
Teneriffe
Gibraltar
Galecia
Bird
Cadiz
Normannia
Columbia
Giralda
Tetuan
Rioting in Madrid as Grain Warehouse Burns Total Loss
A Madrid dispatch reports a huge grain warehouse ablaze in the early morning, with the blaze total loss. At Logronos, rioters attacked grain and provision stores near the Ebro, fifty miles from Burgos, as cavalry faced a women-led mob repelling soldiers.
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London
Madrid
Logronok
Ebro
Burgos
Aguinaldo Proclaims Obedience to Dewey Orders at Manila
In Hong Kong on May 12, Aguinaldo issues a proclamation urging insurgents in Manila to follow Admiral Dewey and U S Consul Williams. Fighting continues in outlying districts as natives avenge priests and Spanish officials despite the call. Wealthy Philippine families flee Hong Kong for Manila to seek U S allegiance oaths.
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Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Manila
Dewey
United States
Williams
Stilk
Emperor Francis Joseph Seeks Neutrality in US Spain War
In Budapest on May 12 the emperor told delegations that Austria’s relations with all powers remain very good and expressed regret over the United States Spain conflict. He hopes the distressing war ends soon while maintaining strict neutrality. A Cadiz dispatch reports Spain preparing a relief expedition for the Philippines with 8000 regulars and two marine battalions. General Augusti is instructed to hold out for about forty days until ships arrive via Suez and the Red Sea.
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Budapest
Empero Francis Joseph
Austria
United States
Spain
Philippines
New York
Cadiz
War and Naval Departments
Augusti
Suez Canal
Red Sea
Waiting for Death Letter Describes Gladstone’s Condition
A May 12 London letter from a Gladstone family member reports the patient has not left his room for two weeks. It states his body mind and soul seek peace, he cannot eat, sleeps long, and can barely hear a brief message. only friendly farewells are shared.
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London
Mr. Gladstone
Great Floods In Arkansas Drive Residents From Homes
May 12 Pine Bluff Arkansas residents flee rising waters as the Black River swells nine inches in a day. Levees fail at Haywood and Pitts place flooding plantations and lower Fifth and Sixth streets. Reports of widespread damage come from numerous points. A message from England says levee breaks have flooded the area. Sheriff Traplett charters the Drew and orders relief crews to the scene.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Fifth
Sixth
Haywood
Pitts Place
England
Traplett
Popular Uprising in Italy Augurs Major Change
Paris reports Rome and Milan sources foresee a near Term revolution in Italy with a popular rising across the country. Rioting in Livorno leaves eight dead and thirty wounded while martial law is proclaimed in Como province. Novara sees mob clashes as troops fire, injuring several. An officer and soldiers are also hurt.
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Paris
Rome
Italy
France
Dreibund
Livino
Como
Novara
Piedmont
Pact Signed in Tokio Binds Russia and Japan on Corea
The Gazette prints the April 25 protocol in Tokio in which Russia and Japan pledge to abstain from meddling in Corea’s internal affairs. It notes the accord leaves Russia free to pursue its historical task along the Pacific coast.
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St. Petersburg
Tokio
Russia
Japan
Corea
Pacific
House rejects immigration bill in 48 to 90 vote
In Washington on May 12 the House voted 48 to 90 to refuse to consider the Senate bill to restrict immigration. The defeat halted progress on the measure for now.
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Washington
House
Senate
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