Disruption at Des Moines and Governor Shaw Orders
Key West reports capture of the Guido by the monitor Terror with one wounded aboard. Madrid notes Spanish squadron near Manila awaiting the U S fleet. Des Moines regiments debate reorganization under Governor Shaw amid protests over second regiment removal. Citizens urge unity and protest to keep current company structure. Messages sent to Captain Harvey and Major Glasgow reflect local sentiment.
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Des Moines
Co. D
Gov. Shaw
Springfield
Wise
Camp Tanner
Tanner
Reece
Ilinois
Milwaukee
Fouth
American Fleet Sails for Manila As War Forecast Grows
The Times reports the American squadron led by the flagship Olympia sails for Manila with Immortalized to follow. Spanish ships near Gibraltar and Ferrol appear to monitor U S movements while the blockade off Havana continues. Neutrality proclamations from Britain France and Russia spread amid German Austrian hesitation on maritime search rights.
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Olympia
Manila
Immortalize
Gibraltar
Washington
Havana
North Atlantic
Philippine Islands
Admiral Dewey
Department
Philippines
Asiatic
War Department Pushes Cuba Troop Buildup Amid Rainy Season
Washington reports the war department aims to assemble 61,000 regular and volunteer troops by fall after the rainy season ends. Miles cancels a southern trip as officers press recruitments, while protests mount over troop assignments and neutrality orders from Italy and several nations.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
Department
Miles
Neutrality shifts as Portugal weighs Spain links
Across Washington and Lisbon officials watch Portugal to declare neutrality over the Spain issue. Lisbon cabinet signals impending decree to deter Spanish fleet at Cape Verde, while U S officials anticipate Portugal’s move may affect regional balance and Spain’s coal and stores preparations. Thousands gather in Illinois and Iowa camps as regiments mobilize for war, with debates in Congress over war funding and revenue methods lingering through April 28.
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Washington
Portugal
Europe
Cape Verde Islands
State Department
Spain
Lisbon
Ways and Means
Dingley
Bailey
Dolliver
Iown
United States
Maine
New Commonwealth
Senate
Neutrality Proclamation Affects South American Shipping
Diplomatic observers note that Colombia stands alone in declaring neutrality among South and Central American nations. Spain seeks support from its American neighbors, while all nations are expected to stay neutral. No more ships bound for the American navy will depart ports of neutral states, a move that shadows the Albany and Somers, which cannot sail despite prior U.S. concerns.
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Des Moins
Lowa
Columbia
Spain
Diplomatic Corps
Europe
Albany
Armstrong Yards
Mlewith
Mongland
Somers
United States
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Key West
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
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Camp McKinley
Sages
Harvey
Glasgow
D. W. Harvey
United States Service
Citizens’ Mass Meeting
Jas. D. Glasgow
Iowa
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QTR Asiatic Fleet
Neus
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Ceuta
Morocco
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Ferrol
Atlantic
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Navy Department
Cushing
Sampson
Boyd
Norfolk Navy Yard
Roy al
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Omaha Guards
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Lincoeln Parish
Lewis
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Rentchler
Congress
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Vespasian Warner
Clinton
Dewitt County
Warner
John A. Sterling
Bloomington
McKinley
THE
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Warfel
Noda Fountain
Win Smouse& Co
Win. Smouse & Co
I. Lombardo
North Side
G. H. Pratt
L. D. Robinson's Jewelry Store
J. H. Young
Pree WR
Jeffrey
Vice Press
Anderson
Calish
Andeson
Washington County Savings Bank
Jos
First National Bank
Win Blair
A. H W. Wallace
Joseph Week
CO. Keck
L. C. Robinson
Frank Stewart
J.B Henderson
Casey Bros
Tibst Dar Toth
Hotel Aten Telephone
H. M. Eicher
Washington County
J. J. Kellogg
Pension and Treasury Departments
Office East Side Square
Chas. J. Wilson
Alberson
W. H. Butterfield
Crail
Washington, Lawn
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
H. Sanford
T. J. Dempsey
Aioe
Bell Soap Manupactyuring CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Great Hock Island
Alaska
Klondike
John Sebastian
Guy A. Chicago
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