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The Coalville Times
Coalville, Summit County, Utah
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The first expedition of volunteer troops to Cuba departed Port Tampa on May 18 aboard the US transport Florida. These Spanish-speaking Cuban volunteers from Florida are headed for invasion, with more troops to follow if successful.
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First Consignment of Troops Left Last Wednesday.
Macon, Ga., May 23. - Unless some accident has befallen the United States transport Florida there are now many volunteer troops on the Island of Cuba, or they will be there within a few hours. From accurate information obtained here it can be stated as a fact that the first expedition toward Cuban soil has started, and the outlook is for a successful trip.
Wednesday, May 18, the United States transport Florida left Port Tampa with several hundred volunteer troops on board. The passengers belonged to the regiment of Cuban volunteers organized in the lower extremity of Florida some weeks ago. It was thought best to send these men, as they speak Spanish and are more acquainted with the topography of the country which it is proposed to invade.
It cannot be learned what United States officers accompanied the regiment of volunteers. If this expedition is a success other troops will be rushed into the island as soon as possible.
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Primary Location
Cuba
Event Date
Wednesday, May 18
Outcome
outlook for successful trip; more troops to follow if success
Event Details
The United States transport Florida left Port Tampa with several hundred volunteer troops on board, belonging to the regiment of Cuban volunteers organized in the lower extremity of Florida some weeks ago. These men speak Spanish and are acquainted with the topography of Cuba, which it is proposed to invade. No United States officers named. First expedition toward Cuban soil has started.