Sampson Reported to Annihilate Cape Verde Fleet in West Indies
Special dispatches describe Admiral Sampson allegedly wiping out the Spanish Cape Verde fleet off Porto Rico. The Winslow and other ships clashed at Cardenas harbor with casualties including Ensign Worth Bagley. Reports place multiple naval actions across the Caribbean and Pacific with ongoing bombardments and troop movements.
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Army Concentrates for Cuba and the Philippines
The war department launches a twofold expedition plan with General Merritt to command the Philippines invasion and governor generalship, while Miles leads the Cuba invasion via Tampa. troop movements run toward Havana and Manila, with orders for supplies and derangements adjusted as plans proceed.
Troop Movements to Coast Amid Reduced Load for Cuba
Orders at General Brooke’s headquarters limit cavalry to three regiments leaving Chickamauga Park for the coast by week’s end. Units reregistered for Tampa while others head to Key West rumors denied. Infantry loads reduced by removing knapsacks blankets and gear to wagons, cutting pack to about forty seven pounds per man. Also notes Red Men officers elected in Springfield Illinois and senate finance panel plans to raise tobacco tax to sixteen cents per pound with stock on hand exempt.
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Senate Committee On Finance
Spanish Fleet Moves and U S Naval Updates
Madrid reports the Cape Verde squadron back at Cadiz under orders while navy officials doubt the Cadiz sighting. Admiral Sampson’s exact movements remain unconfirmed as debate continues on where forces will act in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Belmont’s torpedo boat offer is declined over civilian command concerns. Santa Clara battery fires near ships off Havana but causes no injuries. Bridegroom II wins a Newmarket race for Belmont at age 38.
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Tecumseh
Vicksburg
Two Illinois Regiments to Be Equipped for Immediate Move
Springfield May 12 Governor Tanner reports to Washington that two regiments of infantry will be equipped and ready to move by Thursday. Transportation details have not arrived, but Tanner states the task is done once troops are equipped and can be moved at any time.
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