Army for Porto Rico In Readiness At Mobile And Miami
General Miles orders Schwan to move entire command to Miami and hold in readiness for Porto Rico duty while Brooke's troops at Chickamauga Park prepare to move to Fernandina. Fernandina and Miami chosen for embarkation due to deep water and good docks. Public attention split between Shafter's army progress Dewey fleet and Hobson's statue as transports near Santiago and Manila remain unreported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gordon Bennett
Ashington
Miles
Schwan
Mobile
Miami
Fla
P Brooke
Chickimaaoga Park
Fernandina
Tabor
Secretary of War
Porto Rico
Arrival of Troops as Marines Cheer Landing Plans
From Port Antonio Jamaica June 21 Advices report the first division of the American invasion army under Major General Shafter has arrived off Santiago. Shafter and Admiral Sampson discuss landing sites while scouts inspect coastal points. Enthusiasm runs high among troops and ship crews awaiting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gordon Bennett
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Santago
General Shafter
Admiral Sampson
Santiago
Sampson
Navy
Bampson
Tampa
Cervera
Cuba
Linares
Shafter
Guantanamo
Camp McCalla
Guantanamo Bay
Calin
Havana
Camp McQalla
Sam
Shatter
Transporta
Key Viet
Jane
Senor Estrada Palina
Alexandro Rodriguez
Falee
Cicamegos
Hobson Exchange Fails As Spanish Hold Pris on Death
June 21 report from Key West that the Hobson exchange failed. The captain met Spanish officers near Havana and Blanco’s and staff said no exchange without home government counsel. US consul Ramaden suggested ransom to secure release. Hobson to be promoted to lieutenant commander in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Blanco
Key West
Havana
Bianco
Havanis
Kingston
Jamaica
F W Ramaden
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Washington
Merrimac
Construction Corps
Navy
Mylson
OUR TROOPS AT SANTIAGO LANDING NEAR HARBOR EVENT
Long dispatch notes Spanish fleet at Cadiz and return to Cuba. Troops expected to land within ten miles of Santiago harbor. A separate report details a collision at sea during Albion's launch, with casualties. Direct telegraph link established between Sampson and Washington D C. Also covered is the Ninth Annual Convention of the Daughters of American Revolution in Sioux City with receptions, addresses, and election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Long
Maine
Congress
Missouri
Ohio
Bagley
Winslow
Onardonas
Arkanes
Connecticut
Florida
Wyoming
America
Bainbridge
Barry
Chauncey Dale
Decatur
Hopkins
Hull
Lawrence
Macdonough
Paul Jones
Perry
Treble
Stewart
Traxton
Whipple
Wormer
War Department
Cadiz
Cme
Bohley
Spain
Washington
Admiral Camara
Philippines
West Indies
Herald
Canary Islands
Spanish
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
W. 8. Schley
Santiago Harbor
Higland
Sampeo
Santiago
Sioux City
Daughters of American Revolution
New Oxford
Grand Opera House
Aurilla Sherman
Iowa
Dep. L
L. of
M. E. Church
Sherman
Francis Bell
Atlantic
T. H. Stephens
Gov. Shaw
Virrill
M. B. Davis
Evans
Lothrop and
Mullin
Becky Young
Adamson
May Adams
Grand Army
Atlantic Day Train To Exposition Promis es A Two Day Trip
Early notices describe a special round trip rail option to Atlantic for the Trans Mississipp i Exposition with multiple return times from Omaha. The piece also records a Baptist Young People's Union meeting approving resolutions honoring John Rapp, a World War I era officer. Market data lists hogs, cattle prices and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Omaha
Omaka
Atlantic Band
Iowa Building
Baptist Young People’s Union
First Baptist Church of Atlantic
Waenrras
John Rapp
Bis
Danny TeLe
RarHand
Fanniz Low
Conveyances and property transfers listed with names and values
Conveyances record multiple deeds including Henry C Kerkmann to Adolph Bernhardt for land at Atlantic Town, $50. Mary Embree and Pat Shawnessey shares of Atlantic Town lots transferred for $1,575. Guardians Quinnity Embree to Pat Shawnessey. Several transfers: John W Scott to George J Anstey, Sarah Bissell to Henry K Biesell, and various sheriff reassignments in Atlantic Town with dates in June and sums ranging from $1,580 to $2,202.03.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C Kerkmann
Adolph Bernhardt
Cle
Mary Clayton
Embree Et Alto
Pat Shawnessey
Atlantic
Lown
Quilty Clayton Embree
Pat Shaunessey
Atlantic Lown
Gune
Sarah Bissell
Henry K Biesell
Lota
Hutios
Sherif Ichols
Atahi Town
Sheriff
Trego
Charlee
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Brooke
Move
Renehad
Dewsy and
Statun
Shutter
Dewey
Harmame Mbo Dewey
Manila
War
Bantiago
Charleston
Manila Bay
May Walt
Hong Kong
Cavite
Sagasta
Bpain
Omickamauea
Camp Thomas
Healy
New York
United States Volunteers
Mayzryd
Carthagena
Aunon
Lepuanto
Princess de Austrians
Cardinal Cisneros
Camuara
Pelayo
Andlets
Weert Point
West Point
Hazlard
Military Academy
James M. Hobson
Alabama
Costa Rica
William S. Merry
Bryan
Lee
Waksington
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Lawn Artillery
Ozcar Rarins
Cedar Rapids
Siaourney
What Cheer
Jesse Ford
Switzer
Lena Crow
Parlinson
Episcopal Church
Gryeraltar
Madrid
Genoa
Neb
Campbell Bros
Kesper Young
Venus
Young
Aetan
Omownasvi
King Powder Company
Kings Mills
Warren County
Lebanon
Seatrlh
Norita
Juneau
Thomas Farmer
Milwaukee
Frank McLain
Glendive
S. D
Sitka
Fort Wrangle
T. H. Bate
A. H E. Thomas
A. H. Hoy
Senate
Maritime Canal Company
Nicaragua
Denver
Dunver
The
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Elien M. Henrotin
Chicago
Federation
Metropolitan
Condece
Bainpsod
Sv. NicHolas
Cuerd
Admiral Lampeon
Washington, D. C
Albion
England
Eral
Assasin
McFarland
Wong, Chicano, LL
City Markets
Ze Stanley William Treat Weeay
Mingie Delia Welch
William C. Pee
Eva J. HB
William &. Greenleaf
Bessie M. Henshaw
William F. Shelton
Callie E. Barnett
Beekee
Henry H Wilson
Leonora Rapp
Dials
Soa Yee
Chris M. Christenson
Mary C. Hansen
Pee Sees
Weeteeee Peers Tees
Nona Pelzer
Henry Stenbeck
Eeree
Ate
Crwaco
Montagua & Co
L. T. Spangler
Ian Pork
Saus Lard
Seeees
Setims
Ted TouoRson
Gba
Arcantic
Butchi
John W Scott Teustes
George J Anstey
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