Great Farewell to California Troops for Manila
The First regiment of California volunteers marched from the Presidio to the Pacific Mail dock in San Francisco on Monday. Crowds lined five miles of streets as the men, in marching order with knapsacks, passed along Van Ness and Market streets toward the City of Mexico. Weeping women and cheering crowds filled the route and gathered at the dock, where the transport waited to sail 6,000 miles to fight for the country.
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California Volunteers
Presidio
San Fracisco
Manila
Pacific Mail Dock
Epekin
San Francisco
van Ness Avenue
Polic
Pacifico Avenue
Naval Reserve, Signal Corps
National Guard
Market Street
Mounted Signal Corps
Fire Claims Forty-Five Miners at Zollern Mine
Advices from Dortmund report that at 9 oclock Monday morning thirty bodies were recovered from the Zollern mine after a fire began Sunday morning. Authorities fear at least forty-five miners perished in the disaster.
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Dortmund
Prussia
Zollern
Another fatal collision in Florida rail crash
Early Monday a collision between the fourth section of Florida Central and Peninsular train No 87 bound for Tampa carrying the First North Carolina volunteers and a northbound vegetable train killed Private W M Barbee of Durham instantly. Private J M Colcolough, also of Durham, was fatally injured and not expected to recover.
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Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad
Tampa
North Carolina Volunteers
W. M. Barbee
Durham
J. M. Colcolough
Transports for Cuba Troop Conveyance Arrive at Tampa
Government chartered transports for Cuba troop movement nearly all arrived at Tampa Florida. Tecna Iroquois Santiago and Cherokee joined the fleet Monday, bringing total transports to 21. All ships fitted with bunks and stalls.
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Cuba
Tampa
Fla
Monitor Monterey Ordered to Manila to Reinforce Dewey
Navy department orders the Monterey to proceed to Manila to reinforce Admiral Dewey's squadron. The 4000 ton barbette turret monitor, 256 by 59 feet, carries two 12 inch and two 10 inch guns, plus light anti aircraft armament. Crew totals 19 officers and 172 men.
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Navy Department
Philippines
Monterey
Manila
Dewey
Philippine
United States
Shoe
Train Collision Kills Soldier and Injures Many
A passenger on the Chattanooga Rome and Southern line struck the rear of a military train. Private George M. Walker of Company D was killed. A. Maynard Lane, Howard Brolaski, and others were injured. Engineer Wheeler and Fireman Hamby were detained for inquiry. A judicial investigation was ordered.
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Chattanooga, Rome and Southern
Chattanooga
Missouri Volunteers
Chickamauga
Rossville
George M. Walker
A. Maynard Lane
Howard Brolaski
Walker
Wheeler
Hamby
Qayender
Movements at Tampa as siege guns arrive
Rainy season nears Florida as light artillery from Port Tampa City migrates to higher ground in Tampa. First shipment of five inch siege guns for Havana bombardment arrives. each shell weighs 100 pounds and a full regiment lines up to operate them. General Wheeler shifts headquarters from Tampa Bay hotel to cavalry camp.
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Florida
Port Tampa
Tampa
Havama
Orty
Havana
Wheeler
Tampa Bay Hotel
Calvary Camp
Oregon Reaches Barbadoes With Coal Load
A London dispatch dated Friday says the American battleship Oregon arrived in Barbadoes all well. She took on board 200 tons of coal and sailed today. Destination remains unknown here.
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London
Barbadoes
Oregon
McCoy Tops Ruhlin After Twenty Rounds in Syracuse Fight
In Syracuse three thousand spectators watched Kid McCoy defeat Gus Ruhlin after twenty rounds at the Alhambra. Ruhlin absorbed heavy punishment but remained eager to continue, and after the decision Jim Corbett leaped in to offer a future bout McCoy declined to discuss it.
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Syracuse
Kid McCoy
Gus Rublin
Cleveland
McCoy
Alhambra
Ruhlin
Jim Corbett
Cargo of uniforms arrives at Port Tampa Bay
The first cargo of brown canvas army uniforms for Florida troops reached Port Tampa on Friday. It numbered 5,000 suits and is expected to be issued promptly as summer heat sets in.
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Port Tampa
Fla
Florida
Their Fleet Bound for Manila War Dispatch From Hong Kong
A London Daily Mail dispatch from Hong Kong reports Spaniards in Hong Kong and Manila boasting of a war fleet en route to the Philippines. Bishops issue pastorals urging no quarter, credit Admiral Dewey for humanity, while insurgent leaders are bribed. An American miner named Doeu in Hong Kong says Cebu’s food shortages persist, and Cebuano revolts grow from unpaid long absence and tribute promises.
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London Daily Mail
Hong Kong
Manila
Philippines
Spain
America
Admiral Dewey
United States
Wildman
Doeu
Cebu
Van Wyck Fires Police Chief and Two Commissioners
New York Mayor Van Wyck removed Police Commissioners Phillips and Hamilton on Saturday and appointed Jacob Hess in Hamiltons place. The board elected B J York president and pensioned Chief McCullagh at 3000 dollars yearly with the mayors approval. Deputy Chief Devery was named acting chief amid Tammany tensions involving Senator Platt and Representative Quigg.
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New York
Firen
van Wyck
Phillips
Hamilton
Jacob Hess
B. J. York
McCullagh
Devery
Tammany
Senator Platt
Congressman Quigg
French Goods Boycotted by Cincinnati Ladies
Patriotic women in Cincinnati refuse to buy goods made in France and merchants remove French labels where possible. The movement stems from rising patriotic sentiment and aims to deny support to French manufacture.
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Cincinnati
France
Montserrat Arrives in Corunna After Breaking Blockade
A dispatch from Corunna reports the American auxiliary cruiser Montserrat reached the Spanish port from Cienfuegos, escaping blockading ships. Crowds cheered as the crew landed, embracing the captain and officers amid demonstrations. The Montserrat will be sent to Ferrol or Cadiz to mount her guns.
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Montserrat
Cienfuegon
Reachos Cadis
Corunna
Spain
Cienfuegos
Ferrol
Cadiz
Gladstone Funeral Set for Saturday May 28
London dispatch reports Mr. Gladstone will be laid to rest on Saturday May 28 as a wave of church tributes follows his death. Pulpits across the kingdom delivered sermons in his memory and condolences flooded in from Hawarden and abroad.
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London
Gladstone
Hawarden
Cuba Coast Fortified as Spanish Claim Control
Spanish officers in Havana report all Cuban coast strategic points occupied by troops and warn landings will be difficult. Ambuscades set, Havana heavily fortified, with 50 000 troops needed to reduce the city. Censor strict, reporters watched, mail hard to smuggle, rumors of Spanish victories circulate amid shortages and misery in Matanzas and Cardenas.
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Spanish Orients
Havana
Cuban
Pais
Autonomist
Matanzas
Cardenas
Spain
Monument Unveiling Marks Mecklenburg Patriots Ceremony
A 20 000 strong crowd gathered in Charlotte to witness the unveiling of a Barre Vermont granite obelisk honoring the signers of the Mecklenburg declaration of independence. Former Vice President Adlai Stevenson delivered the oration, praising North Carolina’s revolutionary role as Governor Atkinson of Georgia spoke briefly. Mrs. General Stonewall Jackson and Mrs. General D. H. Hill appeared on stage. The parade stretched over a mile and a half with Confederate veterans, riders in continental costumes, and allegorical floats. The event also featured the first North Carolina Confederate veterans reunion and was regarded as the era’s most grand celebration since 1875.
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Charlotte
N. G
Adial BE. Stevenson
Illinois
North Carolina
Mecklenburg
Atkinson
Georgina
Stonewall Jackson
D. H. Hill
Barre
Vermont
Rufus Barringer
James H. Gane
Friendly Act of France Permits Harvard to Stay for Repairs
Washington received word Saturday that Spain protested to Paris against France allowing the United States auxiliary cruiser Harvard to stay seven days in Martinique harbor at St Pierre to repair. France insisted the disabled ship has right to the full seven days necessary to complete repairs.
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Harvard
Martinique
Washington
Forseign Office
Paris
St. Pierre
United States
Georgia Soldiers Move to Tampa in Regimental Dispatch
The Second United States Volunteers of Georgia slept on their arms Friday night and began loading four long trains at daybreak Saturday. By noon twelve companies were ready and the entire regiment started the journey to Tampa.
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Tampa
United States Volunteers of Georgia
General Henry R. Jackson Dies After Long Career
Savannah and Georgia mourn the death of General Henry Roddes Jackson born June 24 1820 at Athens Georgia. He held roles as diplomat lawyer and military officer across two wars and multiple national posts culminating in a powerful law practice and influential public service.
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Henry R. Jackson
Savannah
Georgia
Jackson
Henry Rodtes Jackson
Athens
Henry Jackson
Tames Jackson
State University
France
Wm. H. Crawford
United States
Aon
General Jackson
Yale College
Columbus
United States Chariot
Austria
Senatus Academicna
State Senate
Charleston
Breckinridge and
Lane
Senate of Georgian
Peabody Educational Fund
Cleveland
South
Geneva Convention Articles On Neutrality Published By War Dept
At Secretary Alger's direction the War Department issued a general order with extracts from Geneva Convention articles on neutrality for equipment and individuals aiding the sick and wounded. The department also published regulations for observance of the treaty and the display requirement of the Red Cross on such persons and equipment.
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Alger
War Department
Bhe
Red Cross
Lee Heads to Richmond to Command Seventh Army Corps
Major General Fitzhugh Lee, chosen to lead the seventh army corps now mobilized at Tampa, left Washington Friday for Richmond, Va., and will proceed to Florida. He is accompanied by his son Fitzhugh Lee Jr., one of his aides.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Seventh Army Corps
Tampa
Washington
Richmond
Florida
Lee
Fitzhugh Lee, Jr
Madrid reports Spanish flag ruse to deceive Guantanamo garrison
A Madrid dispatch quotes Captain General Blanco from Havana claiming American warships hoisted Spanish flags to fool Guantanamo garrison but were promptly recognized and repulsed. He says insurgent bands were defeated in Matanzas and Havana provinces with several insurgents killed, provoking great indignation in Madrid over the telegram.
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Manco
Madrid
Blanco
Havana
Guantanamo
Matanzas
America
United States
Opening of Omaha Exposition by McKinley Wednesday
President McKinley will open the Omaha Exposition on Wednesday June 1 at noon in a telephonic connection with Trans-Mississippi officials. He will press the button to start the machinery as the event begins. Frevident Wattles prepared the opening program and ceremonies for the next three days.
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McKinley
Omaha
Collision Kills Four in Vandalia Chemical Crash
A Vandalia collision between a construction train and a special bearing train occurred Saturday afternoon two and a half miles east of Collinsville Tl. Four men on the construction train were killed and twenty wounded, five seriously. The engineer and fireman of the special escaped by jumping. one official was injured.
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Traton
St. Louis Dispatch
Miller
Collinsville
Spain Moves Toward War With Naval Clash Imminent
Madrid reports the new cabinet pushes for a decisive naval battle to trigger European intervention. The London Chronicle’s Madrid correspondent notes pressure on war foes as Spain’s economy remains desperate.
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Madrid
London Chronicle
Cervera
Spain
Polo Leaves Canada for Liverpool and Madrid
A Montreal special to the New York Herald reports Senor Polo y Bernabeu sailed from Canada with his staff on the Dominion to Liverpool, then Madrid. He says Canada detention was due to business, but he respected neutral declaration and departed voluntarily.
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New York Herald
Montreal
Spain
Senor Polo Y Bernabe EU
Dominion
Liverpool
Madrid
Canada
Tornado Hits Northwest Arkansas Wreaks Havoc
A tornado swept through northwest Arkansas Friday night causing extensive property damage and killing at least seven people. Reports are slow and may rise as more details come in. Local officials scout the affected area for survivors and missing persons.
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Aortion
Arkansas
Protest Over Turkish Passport Policy Baffles Americans
A cable dispatch from Constantino states United States Minister Angell protested to the Turkish government against the authorities refusal to grant passports to Americans for interior travel. In Key West a U S circuit court condemned four Spanish prizes the Mathilde Candidate Sofia and Argonauta with rifles and ammunition valued at $5 600 and ordered them sold.
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Constantinople
United States
Angell Las
Key West
Mathilde
Candidate
Sofia
Argonauta
First Provisional Brigade Formed by General Shafter
General Shafter issued orders naming the Thirty-second Michigan Third Ohio Fifth Ohio and Second Georgia as the regiments of the First Provisional Brigade. The troops are camped at Palmetto Beach with Brigadier General Hawkins placed in command.
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Shafter
Michigan
Ohio
Georgia
Palmetto Beach
Hawkins
Twentieth
United States Infantry
Navy denies engagement off St Nicholas Mole Haiti
The navy department released an official bulletin denying any engagement off St Nicholas Mole Haiti on the prior Saturday night. It states there is no truth to reports of twelve ships sunk and aims to quiet alarm among relatives of aboard American ships.
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St. Nicholas Mole
Hayti
Navy Department
Haiti
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Regiment OF California Boys
Worsela
Tn Pike
WCOY
Americana
Cerneral Wesley Menritt
Boss
Gen. Jackson
Will
Polo
Turkey
First Provisional Brigade
Eneral Shafter
Ordera
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