Americus and Sumter County Grow as Healthful Southern Hub
The Times-Recorder describes Americus Georgia and Sumter County as a flourishing, healthful center with mild climate, artesian wells, pure air, and low disease rates. It highlights expanding population, robust infrastructure, three railroad lines, large hotels, diverse industries, and strong incentives for manufacturers and farmers to invest, noting cotton receipts and wholesale strength as central to the region’s commercial capital status.
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Attack on Santiago Harbor Report Sent to Cabinet
Commodore Schley reports the June attack on the Santiago harbor fortifications was entirely successful in locating batteries and developing the enemy's position. No vessels suffered damage or casualties, and he doubts Cervera's fleet is within the harbor. The cabinet expects naval and military actions against Santiago and Puerto Rico to proceed with heavy troop deployments from Florida.
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Reina Mercedes
Porto Rico
Sigsbee Reports Spanish Fleet in Santiago Harbor
Captain Sigsbee describes St Paul operations near Santiago de Cuba, noting Spanish rear admiral Cervera bottled up in the harbor. He details coaling Restormel, engagement harm, and plans to return to sea with dispatches, while praising his crew and criticizing limited firing from shore batteries. He mentions observing two Spanish ships, and sketches fortifications to send to Washington.
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Havana Not a Gibraltar Senator Hawley States
In Havana claims of impregnable fortifications are denied by Senator J R Hawley of Connecticut former Civil War general and current chairman of the senate military affairs committee He says the fortifications can be demolished with improved artillery and stronger finances and that Havana can be taken by siege if necessary noting no place is impregnable and Havana is not a Gibraltar. Also mentions Union Veterans honor Davis in Atlanta and prisoners bound for Spain arriving in New York aboard the Cle in Hue steamship Seminole.
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Soldiers in Dress Parade at Chickamauga Camp Grounds
A two day review of the First division of the army corps began at 8 am with General Fred Grant directing about 9,000 men in drills and battle exercises. Breckinridge and Astor praised the show, while rumors of 75,000 volunteers camping at Chickamauga circulate. work to find more grounds continues as dust issues and pneumonia affect several isolated cases.
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Ohio Volunteers
Cleveland Replies to Red Cross Appeal War Letter
Ex President Cleveland writes to Red Cross secretary from Philadelphia expressing regret at missing society meeting. He calls war a national affliction, hopes relief efforts aid soldiers, and praises patriots fighting for their country. Far from full text includes farmers organize cavalry unit in Alabama and war correspondents freed in Havana with consul general aid.
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Senate Concurs In Houses Amendm to the Constitution
Washington June 3 A bill authorizing the secretary of the treasury to keep lifesaving stations on the Atlantic and gulf coasts during June and July and appropriating 70000 for a deferred measure passed the senate. Debate focused on revenue amendments and the cost of the war, with estimates ranging up to 300000000 if the war lasts a year.
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Monadnock to aid Dewey in Pacific voyage
The coast defense ship Monadnock may join troop transports and later Admiral Dewey's squadron, readying to sail within a week. The ship is sound and set for duty as war with Spain continues, aiding convoys and Pacific operations.
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