Spanish fleet gathers at Martinique with Sampson poised
Reports from May 14 describe a Spanish squadron of seven armored cruisers at Martinique. Admiral Sampson prepares to engage as the flying squadron under Schley joins, while the Brooklyn Massachusetts Texas Scorpion and a collier patrol the area.
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Weekington
Clase
Martinique Islands
West Indies
Porto Rico
Viceaya
Almirante Oyucado
Maris Terean
Chatabul Colon
Terror
Furor
Astaroid
Massachusetts
Texas
Scorpion
Martinique
Brazil
Wavana
Komport
Bampson
Hin
May Abe An Explanation on Spanish Ships and Mail Delays
A May article discusses perceived unfair handling of cable news from Martinique, Spanish squadron movements near Oregon and Sampson’s fleet, and possible neutral law violations. It notes the Postmaster General urges clear military unit identifiers on letters to troops to speed mail distribution.
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Washington
United States
Martinique
Oregon
Marietta
Bahia
Sampson
Balayust A6
Trenth
Volunteara
Troops Ordered to Philippine Expedition Readied
Washington May 13 The war department released a corrected list of volunteers ordered to the Philippines. States named Wyoming Colorado Kansas Montana Nebraska Utah North Dakota Idaho provide infantry, artillery, and cavalry units to proceed to the coast once Mustered and equipped. Halt City May 12 troops expected to sail soon as transport arranged, with urgency signaling potential Manila transfer to counter Spanish action.
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Washington
War Department
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Montana
Nebroal
Utah
North Dakota
Idaho
San Francisco
Wells
San Rancisco
Philippines
Hunday
Wne
Manila
Apain
Deweya
Troop Ships Sail for Manila Without Convoy
Washington orders change in Manila deployment. The Charleston will not convoy the Charleston will proceed unprotected by a warship and will call at Honolulu for coal. Unofficial reports say the City of Sydney and other transports may be covered later by the Philadelphia now being prepared for service.
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San Francisco
Washington
Charleston
Hoa
Manila
Peklog
Australia
Sydney
Philadelphia
Utah request for Captain Willard Young appointment as colonel
Washington May 13 delegates from Utah press for Captain Willard Young of Utah to be named colonel of the Inginiera in the volunteer army. Young, Brigham Young’s son, is noted as the first Mormon boy to enter West Point and previously resigned as a captain in 1897 after directing Mississippi valley improvements. Wyoming troops muster in at Cheyenne with companies from Pougins and Wolfkvanston drafted into federal service today.
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Washington
Cannon
Utah
Willard Young
Inginiera
Young
Brigham Young
West Point
Tle
Misalasippi Valley
Dads
Cheyenne
Wyo
Pougins
Wofkvanston
United States
Troop Move to Cuba Postponed by Spanish Fleet Arrival
Washington reports that the planned transfer of U S troops to Cuba is delayed due to the Spanish fleet approaching within striking distance. Officials deem it wiser not to risk landings on Cuban soil without a stronger fleet, while Admiral Sampson's squadron is expected to seek engagement.
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Washington
Cuba
Department
Bampson
Saeek
Tampa
Chickamauga
Polloa
Manila
Linares
Cadiz
Jeante
Albacete
Vaen
Spain
Spain's King Hay SF Heron Looton May 11 Spain in open disorder
Advices from Madrid report widespread unrest as military force dominates cities and martial law spreads. Food shortages and high prices fuel discontent while tax burdens press on civilians. Troops mass for action. transports ready. delays aim to boost efficiency. Roving mobs and rioting surge in Linares Cadiz and Seville before martial law expands across Spain.
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Looton
Madrid
Debates Ripple as Dewey's Allies Consider Indemnity
Fragmented dispatches report a Madrid cabinet crisis over indemnity bills after Dewey era actions at Cavite. Ministers resign or delay formalities as the Sevres-like tension unfolds and U S and Spanish officials weigh responsibility and retaliation.
President WaHinley Receives Thanks From Gomes Cy Dao General
President WaHinley receives a formal letter of thanks from Gomes, the Cy Dao general, recognizing aid and collaboration on shared security efforts. The correspondence underscores bilateral ties and mutual support between the two nations.
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WaHinley
Gomes
Cy. Dao
Advice from England on Philippine islands policy
The Spectator urges the United States to hold the Philippines with a 20 000 strong army funded from local revenues. It argues postwar American ambitions will rise and warn against a weak fleet, advocating sustained occupation and a new protectorate stance to retain the islands.
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Islandia
Negreca Tondon
She Spectator
America
Philipping Islands
Phinyrpine
Llawall
Porto Rico
Spectator
France
Washington
Fielf
Philippines
Europe
Bruth
Governor Rogirs Receives May 11 Telegraphed War Quota Update
Olympia dispatch reports Governor Rogirs received a telegram from Congressman Lewis stating that any guards omitted from the present quota will be included in a new quota sought from Washington in ten days. The message indicates a forthcoming adjustment by the War Department.
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Olympia
Wash
Rogirs
Lewis
Washington
Secretary of War
Fleet Bombards San Juan Forts in Bold Caribbean Action
Admiral Sampson led nine warships to San Juan at daybreak and attacked the defenses. Indiana and Amphitrite opened fire as the forts suffered heavy damage with only two killed and seven wounded. Spanish gunners returned fire but offered limited resistance. The aim was to disable the forts to deter further bombardment by the fleet.
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Sampson
San Juana
San Juan
Evans
Iowan
Indiana
Importance of Cardenas in Cuban theater and Butch Cassady killed
A historical briefing notes Cardenas as a strategic Cuban rail hub to control Havana via Jovellanos and inland supply routes, with Major General Lee predicting American capture. It also reports Butch Cassidy and Joe Walker killed in a confrontation with a posse near Price Utah, after robberies and cattle thefts by the gang.
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Havana
Washington
Witehugh Lee
Cuba
Republic
Cardenas
Jovedanos
Tavaonn
Havane
Jovellanos
Butch Cassady
Bult Lake
Joe Walker
Noother
Lay
Thompson
Whitmore Loys
Price Whitmore
Price
Carbon County
Cassady
Walker
Butt
Wells
Cobnady
Montpelier
Idaho
Ifa
Walla
Green River
Fight in Cardpan harbor sinks Winslow and harms Spanish forts
In Key West on May 13 American gunboats Wilming ham and Tudson along with torpedo boat Winslow battled Spanish gunboats and fortifications in Cardpan harbor. Winslow was struck, boiler damaged, and sank after shellfire. five sailors died and several were wounded. An inquiry and future safety measures follow.
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Key West
Wilmingham
Tudson
Winslow
Guoboste
Cardepan Harbor
Wilmington
Mudson
Iudson
Ine
Dorat
Worth Ingley
George B Meeks
J Daniel
John Varges
Josiah Tennett Cobb
Bernadou
Winslow Bmall
Spanish Warship Destroyed by U S Gunboat Concord
A Philippine trading vessel reports witnessing the destruction of a Spanish warship by the U S gunboat Concord near Noll. The two hour fight ended with the Spaniard sinking with colors flying. No casualties aboard the Concord. one other Spanish vessel is reportedly in Asiatic waters, with Boston hunting the second.
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Ing Spantacde
New York
Tongkong
Philippines
Concord
Noll
Hongkong
Boston
Oruera
Will Remember the Maine Poentello Hero Inscription
William White the last man from Poentello Idaho who enlisted here had a brother Joseph White who perished on the Maine in It yana harbor. The body was recovered and taken to New West. William carries his brother’s watch and chain sent by Captain Sigabea. White, 43 26 years old, born at Lusworth, now has a mother living in Santa Cruz Cal.
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Idaho
Great Britain Declines Intervening in Spain War
May 11 report states Britain again refuses to join powers proposing intervention in the United States Spain war. London notes no participation while authorities plan to commission two battleships just completed.
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Great Britain
London
United States
Spain
Noval
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