Utah News Highlights Delinquent Taxes and Local Incidents
The Utah report covers delinquent taxpayers given additional time to settle, injuries from a log accident near Farmington, a youth declared insane sent to Provo asylum, a graft case sentencing East Lake City official, and multiple state events including army troops leaving for Manila, crop improvements, drownings, and local legal actions.
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Joseph How
Farmington
Thomas Munn
South Hooper
Provo
Julius Jensen
George Q Cannon
State
Springville
R W Young
San Francisco
Hospital Corp
Frank M McBride
East Lake City
Atate
Sunstine
Wied Jonsep
Charles W Soult
Hoth
Ogden
Samuel L Jarvis
Kanaas City
Douglas
Huntaville
Lucerne
Utah
Fort Douglas
Manila
Logan
Gamblera Duro
Ed X. Kirby
San Eyqaclica
Elvilleation
Cysteie
K H G Atkinson
Brighton
George G. Bywater
Salt Take Aloo
Uywater
Utis
Jamia QM
Butch Cassidy
Walker
Emery County
Jance and
Hyde
War mobilization call expands 75 000 troop program
The president issued a proclamation for 75 000 additional troops, forming new army corps and appointing officers for a large mobilization. It aims to raise independent volunteer units while governors assign company and regimental leaders, with state quotas listed for Alabama through Washington and others.
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Washington
Alger
Alabama
California
York
Colorado
North Carolina
North Dikotu
Horley
Curkibes
Amie
Tinhe
Rhode Istria
Honana
Hontucky
Vermont i
Virginia
Urglany
Pasheolunosta
Minnewota
Alecia
Colum
Mexico
First expedition sails for the Philippines to reinforce Dewey
On May 26 the first expedition for the Philippines sails aboard three transports the City of Pekin City of Sydney and Australia with 2500 men. They join the Charleston off Manila where they will reinforce Admiral Dewey’s fleet. The force under Brigadier General Anderson includes regulars California volunteers Oregon volunteers and artillery along with sailors. The fleet carries supplies ammunition and naval stores and is led toward Manila.
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Fan Trenelaro
Philippines
Pekin
Sydney
Australia
Felow
Monelaly
Charleston
Eldvens
Fred
Apotlon
Cindal Anderson
Lobe
California Volunteers
Bavith
Oregon Volunteera Cole
Samsmere
Battalon
Amdinasal
Dewey
Mantla
Utah
Montotroops
Monterey
Cavalry For Cote Chicago May 26
A private funded troop left Chicago for Cuba under Major Wiggina with nine veterans of the regular army. They carried arms and black horses and will operate as a cavalry unit hoping to join the insurgents after reaching the island.
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Chicago
Cwba
Wiggina
Arma
Hawaiian Annexation Debate Delays Revenue Bill Purpose
Washington May 28 Senators Lodge and Morgan offer amendments to the war revenue bill shaping annexation questions for Hawaii. Lodge presses to couple both measures, signaling possible delay but aim to advance the annexation with indirect terms. Arkansas Senator Jones cautions the amendment may delay the bill. Idaho prohibitionists nominate five women for state offices led by Mrs P Johnson.
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Washington
Senate
Jfenseforth
Jones
Arkansas
Finance Committee
Idaho
Bole
Ida
Mrs & P. Johnson
Idaho Falls
William Boona
Caldwell
Congress
James Ballantine
Tolse County
J N. Reynolds
Bremett
J. W Nott
Soda Springs
J. J Anthony
Moscow
William A Tall
Orangeville
Naomi McDonald Whelps
David Varmer
Silver City
U S Gunboat Zafiro Arrives At Manila With Olympia Officers
The United States auxiliary gunboat Zafiro arrives from Manila carrying the captain of the cruiser Olympia and two officers invalided from the conflict zone. Insurgent forces remain quiet and reports of a court martial for the Spanish commander are unfounded. The flag officer Dewey plans to return to Manila Monday.
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Nongkong
United States
Zafiro
Merly
Atenmer
Mander
United States Navy
Manila
Olympia
Dewey
Mantis
Gulla
Adro
Manulla
Chasing a Spaniard off New West in May 98
A Spanish steamship, later identified as a three masted merchant vessel, was sighted by United States warships Washington and Bancroft near Key West. The Bancroft pursued the vessel, which escaped at speed. A local official reported also seeing a phantom ship off Cur West last night. Captain Todd believes the Spaniard was chased by the Bancroft on a cruise.
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New West
United States
Wihnington
Bancoft
Timites
Key
Manciott
Kur West
Todd
Tancroft
Jan Splaish
Mare Island Navy
Cal
Philadelphia
Monterey
Manilla
Navy Yard
Yaktown Alert
Mohican
Fensecola Independence
Unadilla
Monitor Co+ gonache
Lattfoaid
Thetis
Ranger
Ringbow
Peter Jebsen
Mail Forwarding Policy for Soldiers Approved
General Meath announces a rule to forward mail to soldiers when original addressees cannot be reached. Papers and packages will move from place to place until delivery, aiding soldiers whose regiments relocate.
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Washington
Meath
Mall
Sutdikra
Mexican Money for Soldiers in Manila Expedition
Washington reports 250000 Mexican silver dollars bought at 0.46 each for General Merritt to fund the Manila expedition. The plan aims to pay troops in American money while expenses are reduced by using Mexican currency. Muster totals indicate about 118000 volunteers already mustered with gaps to 121000 129000 and some states short.
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Washington
Manila
Merritt
Great Caring Ia
Uncle Sam
San Francisco
Philippines
Suffering in Cuba and wartime troop movements reported
An 1879 New York dispatch details hunger in Cuba with boats carrying passengers from Sagua and Matanzas and reports on insurgent gains. It also covers a Pennsylvanian regiment recruit facing court martial at Mount Gretna and a Mare Island naval update with Philadelphia refitted and Monterey docking.
Colorado Cavalry Regiments Forming in May
Denver reports strong probability of a full Colorado cavalry regiment under the second call for volunteers. If confirmed, the two troops already mustered will be withdrawn from the existing command led by Colonel Torrey to join the new Colorado regiment.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Aurylceo
Torrey
Colorado Regiment
California ready to furnish complete regiment under second call
San Francisco May 27 California leads the Union by preparing a full regiment under the president's second call and ready to swear in at dawn tomorrow. General Warfield commands the Second brigade and has ordered inspection of the Fifth regiment for immediate mobilization.
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San Francisco
California
United States Seeks War Indemnity for Porto Rico
Washington May 20 The United States aims to acquire Porto Rico as indemnity for war costs. Officials hint at large troop deployments, a provisional government, and a staged occupation including Puerto Rico 25 000 and Cuba 100 000 in a broad invasion plan.
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Washington
United States
Porto Rico
Igh
Spain
Tampa
Itia
Mobile
Chickamauga
San Juan
Sampsong Squadron
Cuba
Transports at Tampa add ships as troops move south
Nearly all transports chartered for troop movement from Tampa added the ships Iro quis Santiago and Cherokee bringing total to twenty one. Four regiments occupy Palmetto Beach camp with volunteers expected there. Shipping will accommodate 15 000 to 20 000 men as orders allow rapid embarkation within hours. Fight Hour.
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Tampon
Lin
Tampa
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