Candler Landslide Dominates Georgia Returns
Old Commoner sweeps the Empire State style reporting a Candler landslide across Georgia counties and districts. The article claims Candler will net around 250 of 350 convention votes with majorities in Fulton Clarke Bibb Richmond Floyd Burke and more. It notes victories in districts 3rd 5th 7th 8th 9th and 10th and widespread county support from Athens to Pulaski.
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Bibb
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Tate
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Richmond P Hobson Voted Among American Hero Rivals
The list of American rival heroes now includes Richmond P Hobson for his bold action in sinking the Merrimac in the channel of Santiago harbor. The passage notes his courage and compares it to the world’s admiration for the American sailor amid the Spanish fleet blockade and ensuing events. Oscar S. Steams, longtime Republican, served as Minister to Turkey, praised for diplomatic skill during his Constantinople tenure.
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Richmond P. Hobson
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Santiago Harbor
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Spain Admits Cruiser Lost After Santiago Bombardment
Semi official notes from Havana cite a fierce action off Santiago de Cuba with three American assaults on Spanish sea and land batteries. They claim the Reina Mercedes was sunk by American projectiles, while noting Spanish losses of five officers and 24 sailors, plus 11 wounded. Colonel Ordonez and General Linares praised as heroes. The Benito reportedly escaped the Manzanillo blockade.
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Sampson
Santiago de Cuba
Reina Mercedes
Havana
Ordonez
Linaires
Santiago de Cabo
Benito
Manzanillo
Jamaica
Oregon Ship Fires Sink Spanish Cruiser in Harbor
Reports from Santiago indicate heavier Spanish losses than first stated as the Oregon shells sink the Reina Mercedes and damage Vizcaya and Furor. Thirty nine officers and crew perish with the Reina Mercedes, and Spanish marines aboard Vizcaya suffer fatalities. General Shafter sails with twenty thousand troops toward Santiago for a forthcoming assault.
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Morro
Reina Mercedes
Oregon
Troops Land at Santiago amid War Intensity
Washington dispatches describe cabinet talk on Santiago operations with plans for heavy troop movements, siege guns for reduction, and aim to seize or destroy the imprisoned Spanish fleet. Reports confirm US troops landing near Punta Cabrera and Agouadores under Sampson’s gunfire, with 5000 to 8000 troops active.
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Carvera
New Yor
Kingston
Jamaica
Punta Cabrera
Santiago de Cuba
Calisto Garcia
Sampson
Cape Caytien
United States
Agouadores
San Hago Harbor
Santiago de Cubs
Fernandina Gets Troops for West Indies Departure
Fernandina has been chosen as a base of operation for troop departures to the West Indies. Four transports are due in coming days and 9000 troops are expected to be ordered there. One carload of US mules has arrived to aid encampment setup with grounds being cleared and utilities extended.
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Fennasarxa
Fla
Fernandina
West Indies
United States
Washington
The Favorite Prescription for Women Health
A medieval style ad notes that nervous weakness in women threatens peace of mind and womanly calmness. It claims Dr. RB Pierce offers a tonic called Favorite Prescription from the Buffalo hospital to purify strengthen regulate and promote healthy and regular function for women. The text references a personal letter from Marguerite Collin of Cutler Algoma.
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RB. V. Pierce
The
Invalida’ Hotel and
Desperate Spanish Fight Expected at Santiago
June 7 reports from Wasinxotos indicate Spanish forces in the province of Santiago de Cuba are preparing stubborn resistance. Admiral Cervera seeks to block American landings, massing about 11,000 regulars and volunteers in the area. General Blanco struggles with limited rail links and cannot quickly send forces to Santo Tomás as plans shift to Havana as a potential invasion focus.
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Wasinxotos
War Department
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
Vsca
Blanco
Siatte Tosauaie
Ton San
Havana
Periah
Wabiogicn
War and arbitration in Howard's address at home mission meeting
General O. O. Howard warned that universal arbitration is not yet possible as nations lack full instruction in human liberty and law. He urged shifting from peace talk to practical support for American home missions while noting military readiness and ongoing conflicts abroad. He referenced a national tribunal concept and the need to remove obstacles to progress.
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Ees
Ronry Dae
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