Sampson Bombards Cuban Coast as Spanish Retrench
Amid heavy bombardment along more than twenty miles of coastline, General Shafter's forces push ashore near Baiquiri while Cuban insurgents under Garcia clash with Spanish troops near Santiago. Spaniards burn Baiquiri before abandoning it. explosions hint at hidden gunpowder stores. First infantry lands followed by multiple regiments as warships shell shore fortifications and troops advance inland.
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Cervera Moves Upward as Spanish Defenses Harden
General Garcia reports to Shafter and Sampson that Bandago spies indicate Cervera’s fleet has shifted forward to a channel narrow point with sea facing batteries. Spaniards on half rations, town dispersed, bombardment damages set the stage for a potential dash from Santiago. American ships block rail shipments to iron mines as Spanish ships skirmish. No clear damage reports yet from the latest engagement.
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Sampson
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Basquiri
Davis Will Contest Ends in San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 24 the estate contest over Jacob W. Davis ends after a jury found the logographic will genuine. The contest was withdrawn and Judge Coffees ordered distribution of about $800000 to nieces Mrs. Belle Curtis and Lizzie Muir. Defeated contestants are said to receive $100000 from the estate. Most contestants live in Philadelphia.
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Supreme Court
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Lizzie Muir
Monadnock Kalle Sails to Manila from Honolulu
The coast defense monitor Monadnock sailed from Honolulu for Manila via the collier Nero. The ship is expected to reach Manila in about 23 days, sailing under her own steam to Honolulu with 860 tons in bunkers and 100 tons on deck. The Nero carries at least 5,000 tons of coal and will tow the Monadnock from Honolulu. Enthusiastic sendoff with whistles and cheering marked the departure.
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Torrey's Hiders En Route
June 24 report from Louis says Torrey's Rough Riders from Cheyenne arrived in Jacksonville overnight aboard a Burlington route train. The 88-car train carried about 1,000 officers and men and as many horses. The three sections moved on a fast schedule and continued toward the Illinois Central line.
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Cheyenne
Jacksonville
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Cornell Crew Wins and Yale Triumphs in Intercollegiate Regatta
Cornell is crowned champion university crew after Intercollegiate contests at New London with Yale freshmen placing well against Harvard and Cornell. New York Athletic Club leads AAU championships in Custoaco with 64 points. Chicago second, no records set. Supreme Court voids Fire and Police Law in Lavallt, Simcotx. governor Holcomb’s appointees to Omaha board may be removed for mayor city council replacements.
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Modest Man Awarded Damages in West Virginia Case
G. W. Geehorn, former county clerk, sued E. W. Stanton current county clerk and Peter Silman ex-sheriff among others for malicious prosecution and won damages of 1000 dollars. The suit sought 100 dollars. A Pantelleria island dispatch from Giornale di Sicilia reports Admiral Camara’s squadron with seven warships three torpedo boats and five transports moving in a named direction.
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Segehy Tasea
Early Battle Near Santiago as War Advancing
Washington reports a rapid shift to offensive action as US forces land and engage near Santiago. Secretary Alger and General Miles expect a swift push. ships block Venezuelan-like harbors and Cuban troops are ready to fight. Reinforcements move by sea to support Shafter’s assault plan.
Spanish Miners Unemployed In Catalonia Crisis
June 24. The mining regions of Catalonia face a severe situation with 14,000 unemployed and more factories likely to close soon. A renewal of Moting is expected, but authorities jug everything possible to prevent new disruptions.
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Federation adopts per capita tax on women clubs
Denver June 25 thousands of General Federation of Women’s Clubs will be taxed 10 cents per member annually starting 1900, bringing about 5500 dollars yearly. Mrs Henrotin led the argument for the reform amid applause, delegates warned against parliamentary disputes, a convention portrait was taken with her prominent. In Ishkosh, Wisconsin, militiamen quelled a strike at Paine Lumber, nine union men injured, one dead, as Milwaukee units and artillery guarded McMillan Padford and Williamson factories.
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Light Hores Cavalry
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Demoralized Rate Patch Threat at Chicago to New York
Open rates of 12 dollars first class and 11 dollars second class will take effect within a week between Chicago and New York unless trunk lines agree on a patch. Several lines threaten to implement these rates, aiming to force higher rates east and west by an open cut.
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New York
Senate Passes Bankruptcy Bill Report by 48 to 18 Vote
Washington June 25 The conference report on the bankruptcy bill was disposed of by the senate with no debate. Nel man Minn the author spoke briefly explaining the bill as agreed upon by the conferees. The report passed 48 to 18 as Hawaiian revelations dominated session aside from routine business.
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Dedication at Iowa Building Crowds Exposition Day
Governor Shaw spoke at the Iowa building dedication as crowds packed the Exposition grounds in Omaha. Large services and the Apollo club concert drew many visitors from across Iowa, with trains bringing eastern and central delegates to the event.
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Iowa
Calon‘nades
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Paris Exposition Budget Set At Six Hundred Fifty Thousand
The conference on the sundry civil appropriation bill reached a partial agreement limiting total expenses for the Paris exposition to 650000 dollars with 200000 dollars immediately available. Washington reports show further adoption of conference on remaining points and passage of many minor bills including 68 pension and relief measures. Newport News notes Yale cruiser with Michigan troops sailed for Santiago under Major General Duffield and Colonel Boynton.
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