Manila harbor defenses and Pekin mines spark Pacific move
Washington dispatch reports City of Pekin shipping mines to the east for Monterey Monadnock escort to the Philippines. Monitors expected to engage Spanish squadron as Otis orders Colorado and Pennsylvania troops aboard ships next Tuesday. Additional transports Zealandia and Colon ready for coaling. Hawaii annexation rumors prompt troop reevaluation. Presidio water shortage affects camp life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gordon Bennett
Washington
Manila Harbor
Yeaturday
Pekin
Far East
North Atlantic
Sampson
Monterey
Davey
Bennington
Manila Bay
Pelayo
Carlos
Spain
Cadiz
San Francisco
Honolulu
Philippines
Pacific Coast
Philadelphia
Yorktown
Colorado
Pannsylvania
Teesday
Otis
Pennsylvania
Camp Merritt
Transporta
China
Zealandia
Colon
Ohio
Centennial
Peking
California
Manila
South Dakota
Ladies of the Red Cross Society
Minnesota Volunteer Band
North Dakota
Ion
Hawaii
Merritt
Uncle Sam
Presidio
Mutiny Among Convicts at Fort Leavenworth Prison Break
Fifteen prisoners escaped from United States Fort Leavenworth as guards were overpowered during a mass mutiny led by James Musgrove. In the chase through woods, Musgrove was fatally shot, and a reward was issued for the remaining escapees, described as notable territory outlaws from multiple states, with list of names and offenses including robbery, larceny, counterfeiting, and forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Leavenworth
Leavenworth
Kow
Jung
United States Penitentiary
Mutery
James Musgrove
Musgrove
Liberty
W. Worth
Denver
W. Pierce
Topeka
John Adams
Paris
Tex
Michael Ryan
Jefferson City
Jack Holly
Iowa and Kentucky Muster Volunteers Near 120000
Iowa and Kentucky muster details reported by Adjutant General Corbin. Over 120,000 men have been mustered into United States service with most ordered to permanent camps. Colonels Baker and others instructed to deploy units to Jacksonville Chickamauga and Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Kentucky
Wastmuros
Corbin
United States Service
J. C. Baker
Jacksonville
New Jersey
Chickamauga
Louisiana
Mobile
Fred Grant Takes the Oath as Brigadier General
General Fred Grant yesterday took the oath of brigadier general in Rome Georgia administered by Judge Georges A Harris ex Confederate. The ceremony drew a large crowd including Confederates and ex federal soldiers. Major Gillespie greeted Grant on hand with the surrender at Appomattox in mind, amid cheers that echoed Missionary Ridge. The Chattanooga National Relief committee announced readiness to receive state contributions for sick soldiers in hospitals with Dr W J Trimble and George W Ochs overseeing delivery. Major Shiba of the Japanese army praised the army and may join the invasion to Cuba, while cable communications to Santiago Jamaica and Panama remain intact. The June 2 debt report shows US public debt at 1 087 778 100 with a $19 841 108 monthly increase due to war expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Rome
Omoramavaa National Park
Fred Grant
Georges A. Harris
Grant
Gillespie
Lee
Appomattox
Missionary Ridge
Chattanooga
National Relief Committee
W. J. Trimbla
George W. Ochs
Shiba
Tampa
Cuba
Transmississippi Exposition Opens with McKinley Presence
Opening ceremonies at the Transmississippi and International Exposition featured President McKinley triggering the electric display. Attendance reached about 30,000, with Gov Holcomb, Nebraskan officials, and numerous dignitaries in attendance. Marine band performances and a strong address by John N Baldwin highlighted the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omana
McKinley
Wattles
Holcomb
Nebraska Atate
Omaha
States
Travelers’ Protective Association
United States Marine Band
Sammuel J. Nichola
St. Louis
Atlen
President Wattles
Senator Allen
Cuba
Aew
John L.webster
John N. Baldwin
Council Bluffs
Voice of
Our Nation
Marines
Holcourb
United States
McKenley
Marine Band of
Washington
Bureau of Admissions
Nashville
Chicago
Spanish Troop Ship Alfonso XIII Captured Off Cape Maysi
A Key West dispatch reports the Spanish troop ship Alfonso XIII carrying troops and coal was captured Monday off Cape Maysi by the auxiliary cruiser St Paul commanded by Captain Sigsbea. St Paul fired 17 shots before the vessel surrendered and several shots hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigeshipo
Alfonso XIII
New York
Key Weat
Monray
Cape Maysi
St. Paul
Sigsbea
Admiral Cervera Rumored Not at Santiago Harbor
Reports from Madrid claim Admiral Cervera never reached Santiago de Cuba and instead sailed toward the Philippines to confront Dewey. The saga notes Spanish ships under Captain Villamel, with a possible alliance shift anticipated within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Madrid
Philippines
Horn
Malrist
Cervera
Santiago
Cuba
Chomaloia
Santiago de Gabnaul
Villamel
Embezzler Charlea Cuttin sentenced in Wooster
Charlea Cuttin express agent who embezzled ten thousand dollars from Adams Express in March was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary at Wooster Ohio. He was arrested in Mexico and has turned over three thousand two hundred dollars. General Merritt ordered the First Nebraska volunteers from San Francisco to Philippines next expedition. Fifty-first Iowa volunteers to move to San Francisco for mobilization. Des Moines hosts the mobilized regiments for the Philippines and another news regiment will follow Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlea Cuttin
Express
Adams Express Company
Wooster
Cuttin
Mexico
Merritt
Meiklejohn
Nebraska Volunteers
San Francisco
Philippines
Iowa Volunteers
Atonce
Des Moines
Thirty Four Drowned On Enlil the People and Board Porth
A Seattle to Kotzebue sound voyage, the Jane Gray, foundered near Cape Flattery May 28. Of the 34 aboard, survivors endured 80 hours with prunes and scarce turnips, aided by rainwater. Names from Seattle, Lebanon, Minnesota and beyond include GLtason, Jonson, Surry, Taylor, Williams and many others. Missionary V C Gumbel refused to abandon his wife and child. Major Ingraham’s prospecting party saw four survivors. Captain Crockett aided during sinking. News drew crowds at the dock as survivors returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statrix
Theavhoonor
Jan Gray
Seattle
Kotzebue Sound
Cape Flattery
Goosa
Pasnaongera
Athens
Sigwor Gata
Italy
Branon Bessvrva
Tack Linpsay
Nyavett
W. H. Gltason
Prospectora
Jane Gray
V. C. Gumbel
St. Lawrence Island
Bering Sea
Major Ingraham
Prince Luigi of
Alaska
Major Tograham
L. M. Lessey
O. H. Packard
G. H. Pennington
Lotoria
Thia City
Kingston
Crockett
Nebraska Republican convention to meet in Lincoln August 10
The Nebraska Republican state convention will meet at Lincoln on Wednesday August 10 at 10 o clock. Charles W. Conklin of Tekamah will be temporary chairman and the apportionment ratio mirrors last year. One delegate for every 300 votes or major fraction thereof and one delegate at large from each county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linsols
Oman
Nebraska
Lincoln
Charles W. Conklin
Tekamah
Worthington Episcopal Academy Destroyed in Night Fire
Fire last night gutted Epiacops Academy near Tancoun three miles from the city. The Episcopal college, lacking fire protection, suffered estimated losses around 45,000 dollars with insured value near 36,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epiacops Academy
Tancoun
Worthington Academy
Episcopal College
Loas
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Tor Dewey
Monadnock
Mettlejohn
Bome
Ermoston
Jamaica
Weiat India
Panama
Santiago de Cuba
Srom
M’kinley
Martin Itiwad
Furulshea Musto
Senator Adon
John L. Webster
Idaho
Kansas Inen
Bryan
Washineton
Alger
Hug
William J. Bryan
Hhe
Washincron
Secretary of War
Congress
Young Beckwith
Warren Beckwith
Robert J. Lincoln
Spath
London
Pedro Sok
King West
Jone
Pedro
Deny Cerveras
Wil
Omaza
Bank of Spain
Mavrm
Traina
Thia
Bank of
Mapu
Alfonso XII
Porto Rico
Senor Polo de Bernabe
Foreign Office
Garrick
Wilhelm Collins
Victoria
Bahia
W. Hanson
Swinborne Island
Col| Vatesce
New Years
Clyde Line
Nebraska State Commission
Waterloo
Warroo
Beck, Nauman & Watts Company
Waterloo Omnibus and Wagon Manufacturing Company
Fort Dope
H. W. Rosa
Lehigh
Enlil
Porth
Tornips Thele
BE. M. and
8. Taylor
8. P. Taylor
Keene
Thomas R. Keene
Edward Arden
Wasatneton
Jenking
Wits
Messrs. Grosvenor
Rep. O
Bettle
Dem. Ky
Plona
Ime
Guardian
M. Tiefale
Powelton Avenue
S.S.S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
the Kins Qo
Tenn
W. Smith
Camden
Humphreys
William St
É&C
Inoue Man & Ce
Scientific American
UAH & Co
Omica
Chas
Broome
South Second St
Brasilias
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