Utah News Bits Parade Aims and Events
Utah county figures Henry George Jr son of a noted tax advocate visited. Robert Morris a Salt Lake businessman died of heart disease. A military company forms at Springville. odd weather and building boom appear as new settlers arrive daily. Triplets born to Mrs. Hannah Wells of Wellsville. Panguitch jail inmate Frank Lee transferred to state prison. Four year old Georgia Dalton dies after ingesting ant poison. Deseret Irrigation plans a new touring visit and expansion costs rise. An attempted murder case against John Dent noted. city jail finds concealed weapons. Incorporation filings for Mirquadgen Jensen & C. reported. Kismore store plans noted. Logan to build a $5,000 church house. Odd Fellows lodge gains growth. 24th and 16th Infantry movements affect Salt Lake. News of coal projects near St George and water works, fires in Sandy, and a man hanged in Mill Creek are detailed. Utah pledges to recruit volunteers for national call.
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Reas
Beet Ralaera
Utah County
Henry George, Jr
Utah
Robert W. Morris
Salt Lake Huntress
R P Hunter
Huntington Fa
Tarl
Logan
East Lake City
Springville
Hannah Wells
Wellarlie
Frank Lee
Qeorgia Dalton
Rodrillo
Deseret Freigation Company
Deseret
Inilla
John Dent
al Shaver
Mirquaidgen, Jensen & C
Kismore
Sevier County
Seventh Ward
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Utah
Salt Lake
Congress
Willard Young
B. W. Young
War Department
Rio Grande
Sait Takowan
Thomas Twigg
Ogden
St George
Bluffa
Joseph Stay
Mill Creek
Mme
Bombard Matanazas In 18 Minute Coastal Action
The Newark Puritan and Cincinnati bombarded Mantanzas yesterday afternoon. In 18 minutes 30 shots were fired at the Spanish forts, which replied without effect. The vessels entered Mantanzas Bay to secure a supply depot for insurgents and destroyed new earthworks at Punta Gorda. Admiral Sempron ordered ships to the open sea and began bombardment at 4000 to 7000 yards reducing the works. The New York returned to Savannah while Lutiran and Cincinnati remained at Mantanzas. Admirals Swoopson and crew praised the guns and ships for accurate marksman ship amid the action.
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Mantazas Haa
Newark
Montanvas Bay
Punta Gorda
Sempron
Theae
New York
Savana
Cincinnati
Mutanoas
Swoopson
Silent Blockade in April Navy Debate Over Spanish Fleet
Secretary Jeng signals no Lombard attack while risk to ships and Cuban landings loom. United States must guard essential sea lanes as Morro Castle and nearby strongholds sway, with potential Armada movements hampering supply lines and naval readiness.
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Waahlarzlon
Jeng
Navy Department
Ilavuna
United States
Cinvet Wulard
Ata
Cuba
Cape de Vards Islands
Vostogal
American Bark Captured In Philipine Region
An account states that an American bark was captured near Manila by Filipino forces. The dispatch notes Spanish ships sailing to oppose the US squadron and that American warships were anticipated to arrive soon.
Roosevelt regiments and banking laws dominate Wyoming notes
Fragmentary wire notes from Cheyenne report Roosevelt plans to enlist a cowboy regiment in Wyoming and discuss bankruptcy legislation bearing a namesake, while a dated dispatch from April 27 describes Spanish naval forces sailing toward the United States with torpedo boats and destroyers, plus another squadron formed near Catla with uncertain details.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Sheotore Roosevelt
Mint
Mountain Rangers
Gatheilvad
Taylo Low Rey
Linter
Tao Gainea
Toader
Cowboy
Washington
Tingorne
Trance
Ageaid Ingtontetter
Vadeid
United States
Tewie
Athlatic
Bom Vnd
Ib Y Otd
Speedy Invasion of Cuba Chartering Eight War Steamers
Washington April 29 reports a striking sign of imminent Cuba invasion. The War Department chartered eight large steamers, 80,000 ton capacity average, to transport 400 to 1,000 passengers each for the first expedition. General Shafter coordinates plans, with Matanzas as a base, while relief of reconcentrados is debated amid suspected food diversion to garrison forces. The president may seize Matanzas to aid starving peasants, and a stronger bombardment of Matanzas is anticipated.
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Washington
Cuba
War Department
Florida
Gulf
Southern Pacific Company
Aransas
New York & Texas Company
Comal
New York
Toston Merchants’ & Miners’ Moe
Daltimore
Allegheny
Berkshire
Decatur Miller
Quartermasters Department
Shafter
United States
New Orleans
Switch Off for Tampa Troops Move to Camp
Two companies of the Ninth (colored) cavalry arrived in Chattanooga on April 19 and were stopped en route to Chickamauga. Orders reportedly directed rapid movement toward Lampe and nearby Mobile troops were ordered to depart immediately. The Ninth and Twenty fourth Infantry (colored) prepare to march, with wives bidding farewell as troops stock camp for departure amid a fever of activity after artillery batteries moved toward Lampe.
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Chickamauga
National Park
Ninth
Colored) Cavalry
Chattanooga
Chickasmauga
Atlantic
Lampe
Mobile
Ninth Ipiment
Sigshee
Hamon de Carranza
Senor Poloy Ternobes
Digsbeas
Tee
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Salt Tanke
Chicamauga
Coastal fortifications and ships armed near Cadiz
April reports indicate Campinia Trans Atlantic forces arming for action with Buenos Ayicads mounting multiple large guns. Antonio Lopez and Joaquin Toplu each equip varied calibers including 12 and 16 cm guns along with Maxims. Ciudad de Gade accompanies the torpedo squadron as fortifications near Cadiz are strengthened with new guns at San Catalina six miles north west.
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Campinia Trans Atlantic
Antonio Lopez
Joaquin T'oplu
Ciudad de Gade
Cadiz
San Catalina
Anxious to Leave as Filipinos Seek Exit by Ship
Anxious to leave Hong Kong on April 28, reports say the American gunboat Linnet has sailed to monitor Philippine interests while the Miwerilda also sails for the Philippines. Both ships carry few passengers and large numbers are paying to depart Manila.
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Hong Kong
Linnet
Philippines
Miunilla
Sixteenth Infantry Arrives at Chickamauga Park
The Sixteenth regiment of infantry from Vorts Sherman and Spokane Washington and Horse Noor tacks Idaho have arrived and are camped in the park. Companies Band T of the Ninth colored cavalry from Fort Nuehkesne Utah, 197 men, Captain WoW Wright in command, have also arrived.
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Chickamauga National Lark
Vorts Sherman
Spokane
Washington
Horse Noor Tacks
Idaho
Park
Ninth
Colored) Cavalry
Fort Nuehkesne
Utah
Wow Wright
Holland submarine boat ships to Havana for rapid service
Secretary Long plans to buy the Holland submarine torpedo boat despite an adverse three officer report. He offers to place the vessel in Havana within ten days with a picked crew, arguing it could blow Morro Castle and clear Cuban waters. Wallanda’s offer is under department review as the vessel may join Admiral Sampson’s fleet in Havana harbor.
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Washington
Long
Roosevelts
Department
Solland
Havana
Havena
Morro Castra
Cuban
Wallanda
Sampson
Corres Reports Spanish Bombardment Remarks at Matanzas
In Madrid General Corres told the chamber of deputies that Spain would publish all received news on the Matanzas bombardment. He said the U S squadron fired about sixty projectiles and only one mule was killed. He claimed Spanish batteries wounded the Americans and said insurgents aided them yet were routed. It was called a glorious day for Spain.
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Madrid
General Corres
Chamber of Deputies
Matanzas
Correa
United States
Matanzan
Spain
Tuenos Ayres
Cuba
Jamaica
French Military Activity Surges Across France
The Autore reports extraordinary military bustle nationwide with arsenals working late every night and workers on Sundays. Orders for war materials flood in while coastal batteries at Ushant are provisioned and warships mobilized, kept ready for instant call. Reserves are alerted for possible active service.
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Paria
The
Autore
France
Hiest
Jt Fa
Ushant
Troops Move South From Chickamauga to Railheads
Chattanooga dispatch reports Ninth cavalry Twenty fourth Infantry and eight artillery batteries prepare to depart for the south. A bugler signaled the move from Utah arrived troops rushed to loading yards as crowds gathered at the depot amid cheering and late hour activity. May 60 to Spain line appears in a separate dispatch from New York noting strategic plans and potential island seizures to pressure Spain if its fleet remains absent.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Ninth Cavalry
Twentyfourth
Chickamauga
South
Utah
Spain
Washington
Board of Strategy
Atlantic
Canary Islands
Pelearla Islands
Mediterranean
Minorca
United States
War News And Naval Movements Dominate Early 1898 Dispatches
Reports from Washington and overseas describe 900 mines in Boston harbor. American naval buildup includes new ships, crew reinforcements, and potential purchases of Japanese cruisers. Bread prices surge due to war, postmaster general takes office, and receptions resume at the White House. Volunteers are organized in states, Red Cross chapters expand, and public fear mounts over Spain’s actions.
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Charles Lmory Smith
Japan
Crampa
United States
White House
Lhe
Saco
Havana
Flawali
Washington
Berkley
Cal
Red Cross Society
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Tlulio
Chilippine Stnada
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Tampa
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General Correas
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Ling
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Fire Island
Fireliner
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Boston Harbor
Cape de Verde
Portugal
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Arrox Gut
Union Stoam Works
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United States Supreme Court
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Porto Rican
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