Marines Hold Line at Guanatanamo Amid Heavy Fire
At Guanatanamo Bay a Marine battalion endures near-constant Spanish assault after two nights of fighting. Fifteen Spaniards killed in a forward fort, including a lieutenant, as U S ships shell enemy positions and reinforcements are promised. Marines stay in trenchworks awaiting relief while Cubans briefly cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapparel
Huntington
Henry Goode
Neville
Wallace
Tallman
Leutenant
Associated Press
Cannister
Gibbs
Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for Kidney and Urinary Ailments
Advert advertises Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as a universal cure for kidney liver bladder and urinary passage issues. It claims quick relief from frequent urination back pain and night-time waking and offers a free sample by mail from Rondout New York. The copy emphasizes ease of use taste and claims of safety and value.
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David
David Ee
David Kennedy
Dr. Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
N. Y
Edgar Leman
New York
Flammer
Leman
Boston
Sailors confirm Spanish fleet near Santiago Harbor
On June 13 2 p m the Wanda despatch boat reported four Spanish armored cruisers two torpedo boat destroyers and three small cruisers seen from hills overlooking Santiago Harbor Lieutenant Victor Blue landed with guides and mapped the ships amplifying Admiral Sampson's inquiry. He traveled about seventy two miles eastward to verify the sightings and reported his findings to Admiral Sampson aboard the New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wanda
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jam
Cervera
Santiago
Sampson
Victor Blue
Suwanee
Blue
Admiral Sampson
New York
American naval action and Cuban defense near Santiago report
The report describes ongoing skirmishing around Santiago de Cuba, with ships including the Iowa and Vesuvius near the harbor. It notes misreported Cuban relief, bombardment anticipation, and casualties as Spanish forces attack earthworks while American forces hold positions and the Marblehead shelling continues.
Havana Attack Planned As Army Rallies For Cuban Strike
Washington reports Havana to be attacked once a 40 000 man army under Major-General Fitzhugh Lee is assembled. The planned move follows Santiago and Puerto Rico actions, with Rear Admiral Sampson to deploy monitors at Havana for a rapid bombardment and assault on the forts.
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Washington
Havana
Fitzhugh Lee
Seventh Army Corps
Jacksonville
Santiago
Porto Rico
Sampson
Lee
Sampson to Be Promoted Despite Rank Status Change
Acting Admiral William T. Sampson will become a commodore on June 3 by statutory retirement of Rear Admiral William A. Kirkland. Sampson, currently a captain, may yet reach rear admiral as the highest attainable rank unless Congress creates a higher grade for him.
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Washington, D. C
William T. Sampson
West Indies
William A. Kirkland
Mare Island Navy Yard
Sampson
Congress
Captain Miller Defends Lieutenant Hobson Heroism
In Key West on June 14 Captain Miller, former Merrimac commander, rebuked a civilian who questioned Lieutenant Hobson's motives. He disclosed his identity and argued that such critics cannot grasp true heroism or sacrifice in duty.
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Key West
Hobson
Captain Miller
The
Merrimac
Miller
Brown University President Offered Chicago Schools Post
Report from Chicago claims the city will or has tendered the superintendent of schools job to Brown University president Andrews. Andrews refused to comment today.
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Providence
Chicago
Andrews
Brown University
Volunteers and Regulars Clash at Phebus
A midnight riot in OLD POINT COMFORT Virginia pitted Maryland Volunteers against Fortress Monroe regulars. Over 300 fought in the street. 75 prisoners were taken and imprisoned. About 20 injured, none seriously. Authorities requested aid from Fort Monroe.
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Old Point Comfort
Phebus
Maryland Volunteers
Fortress Monroe
Lane
Maryland Regulars
Roman
Riley
Fort Monroe
Phobus
Bryan Talks War Policy at Nebraska Building Dedication
William Jennings Bryan delivered his first public address on the war issue during the Nebraska building dedication at the exposition in Omaha. He argued the nation’s manifest destiny was to advance democratic principles and secure equality among citizens.
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Omaha
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Bond Issue Draws Crowd as New Yorkers Seek Loans
Treasury officials report strong demand for the $200,000,000 loan with long lines in New York as investors rush to subscribe. Indications point to a large oversubscription and brisk early activity.
Rush for the Bonds Opens as $200000 War Loan Draws Crowds
New York on June 14 sees Deputy Assistant Treasurer George Marler ready for a rush of small investors for the $200,000 three percent war bonds. By 10 am hundreds throng the sub Treasury to subscribe with twenty, one hundred and two hundred dollar bills, many seeking under $500 bonds. Banks plan bids from $1 million to $5 million, with expectations that most will receive only a third. Most bonds are expected to remain domestic, trading at a premium.
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New York
George Marler
United States sub-Treasury
sub-Treasury
Treasury Department
Marler
Muhlman
Washington
Financial
Subscriptions for 500 or Less for 1898 Treasury Bonds
The note directs Hon. L. J. Gage to accept subscriptions for bonds of the 30 percent loan authorized by Congress. It requests payment by currency or money orders and instructs that subscriptions be received by 3 p.m. on July 14, 189%. It specifies forward of bonds to an address and payment details to the Treasurer of the United States.
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L. J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Treasury Department
Washington
Dpd. C
United States
Meeting to Raise Funds for Company E Ninth Regiment
A committee organized to fund raise for Company E Ninth Regiment met at St James Hall 18 Kneeland Street. Sub committees from fraternal and social societies reported. Speakers included Martin J Roche state treasurer A O H Captain Timothy Hurley Hon John Quinn Jr. A member at Camp Alger Virginia sent a note stressing need. A subscriptions committee was formed to solicit local business support. The meeting adjourned to 8 p m for further gathering at St James Hall.
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Ninth Regiment
St. James Hall
Kneeland Street
Martin J. Roche
Timothy Hurley
John Quinn, Jr
Camp Alger
Virginia
St. James All
American Wringer Co Announces Delivery Service
The American Wringer Co advertises home and business wringer pickup and delivery in perfect order. Customers are promised cheaper, better service than competitors with contact via telephone B 2696 and offices at 77 and 79 Franklin Street, Boston Mass.
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The
American Wringer Co
Franklin Street
Boston
Mass
Boston School Board Action on Officers and Rules
The Boston school board debated ethics amid censure of a member, re elected Edwin P. Seaver as superintendent through 1900, and chose 10 other officials with terms through 1900. A Dorchester High plan was approved, land sale approved, and a petition to preserve the Boston Normal School discussed with 1000+ signers urging hearing.
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Lowell
Davidson
Anderson
Metscher
Keller
Fleischer
Europe
Paul
Edwin P. Seaver
Walter S. Parker
Ellis Peterson
Robert C. Metcalf
de H. Conley
George H. Martin
Walter
Brighton High School
John C. Ryder
Mechanic Arts High School
Charles W. Parmenter
Bigelow
J. Gardner Bassett
Charles Sumner
L. Howard
Martin
Edward P. Sherburne
Minot
F. Morton King
Prescott
Williamh. Furber
James Frederick Hopkins
Erasmus M. Weaver
Weaver
Dorchester High
Roxbury
Boston Normal School
McDonald
Normal School
Boston
J. Winchester Donald
Edward L. Pillsbury
R. B. Blood
George A. Gordon
Arthur Little
Donald
Committee On
Pr. Gallivan
Allen
Allen Continuing the Committee On Normal Schools Was Adopted. Mr. Paul
Gallivan
Rankin Good
Cincinnati
Friends Honor Justin R Carrier With Diamond Gift
A group of Justin R. Carrier’s friends surprised the former Chelsea division superintendent of the Lynn & Boston railroad at the Carleton House Chelsea. They escorted him to a whist party and presented a gold watch chain and a Knight Templar charm with diamonds, with Dr. Fred A. King delivering the presentation speech.
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Justin R. Carrier
Chelsea
Lynn & Boston Railroad
Carrier
Carleton House
Knight ‘Templar
Fred A. King
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