Officer's Victim Kirkwood Denies Kidnapping Charge
The arrest of Robert T. Kirkwood by Patrolman E. M. Smith led to claims of brutal treatment and accusations of kidnapping. Kirkwood, a U S signal corps heliographer, was injured while resisting arrest near Broadway and A street, while his wife sought legal action. Witnesses describe a harsh beating. officials say Kirkwood had a liquor bottle in hand, though his family insists he was sober.
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Kirkwood
Daly’s Drug Store
Matiff
Post
Jenks for Governor in Democratic State Convention
At Altoona Pennsylvania on June 29 the Democratic State convention backed state issues over a Chicago platform plank. George A. Jenks was nominated for Governor as Colonel James W. Guffey led Bryan supporters resisted the silver plank amid lively, noisy sessions. Police and sergeant-at-arms restored order after a long day.
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Altoona
Penn
Friends
William J. Bryan
James W. Guffey
Pittsburg
Chicago
Gordon
Philadelphia
Michael J. Ryan
Spain
George A. Jenks
Child Run Over by Wagon in Dorchester Avenue
Three year old Israel Jumpson of South Boston was knocked down and run over by a horse and wagon near West Fourth Street on Dorchester Avenue. He sustained internal injuries and was taken to City Hospital. The wagon is said to be owned by Michael H. Hughes of West Fourth Street. the driver’s awareness of the impact is unknown.
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Kirkwood
Mr. Matiff
Fifth Street
Israel Jumpson
Pepperel Place
Boston
Dorchester Avenue
West Fourth Street
Michael H. Hughes
Israel
Bernard
Alderman Dixon's Boat Stolen From Wharf
Alderman Dixon reports his twelve foot rowboat stolen from Commercial wharf. The white hull featured a bright streak around it.
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Alderman Dixon
Newport Carries Merritt Fleet to Manila Departure
The Newport steamer, carrying Major-General Wesley Merritt and staff, left San Francisco amid crowds and whistles. Astor Light Battery, companies H and K, and signal corps detachments sail for Manila. Merritt aims to outrun Spanish fleet, proceeding via Honolulu to speed up arrival.
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San Francisco
Newport
Wesley Merritt
Philippines
Astor Light Battery
Third United States Artillery
Signal Corps
Manila
Astor Battery
Bay
Golden Gate
Pacific
Honolulu
Merritt
Insurgents Close on Cavite as Dewey Releases Cable
Washington June 29 The Navy Department publishes Admiral Dewey's cablegram reporting no change since June 15. Several warships are in port while insurrectionists press toward Cavite. Aguinaldo and 13 staff arrived May 19 on the Namshan and are at Cavite under arsenal guns. Dewey praises Aguinaldo's humane conduct and notes cordial but personal conferences.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Cavite
Tive
Aguinaldo
Namshan
Imperial Edge Hair Mattress Promises Comfort in Heat
Ad copy touts Metal Beds and ompalace Spring with Imperial Edge Hair Mattress as a cool, comfortable solution for hot nights. Describes product as a good combination for health and rest.
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Meeso
Morro Castle to be stormed by troops at Siboney
Report from Camp at Siboney June 29 says General Kent's Division will storm Morro Castle before the Santiago assault. Capture of Morro enables Sampson to destroy mines and bring his fleet into the harbor. Plan calls for rapid defeat of Cervera's fleet then joint action on Santiago. bircarag
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Siboney
Playa del Este
Santiago
Morro Castle
Kent
Morro
Sampson
Cervera
Bircarag
Correa Says Camara Fleet Starts Suez Canal Passage
Madrid reports war minister Correa states Camara's fleet has begun the Suez passage. Washington dispatches say Camara is tied up at Port Said unable to coal or pay tolls.
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Madrid
Correa
Camara
Suez Canal
Washington
Port Said
War News in Brief From the Front Authored by War Correspondents
The report notes Shafter massing 21,000 troops before Santiago with plans for a rapid assault despite Cuban interference and a possible Morro Castle occupation to aid a harbor approach. Morro Castle may be armed, Sampson’s fleet could move in, and casualties are hinted if an immediate attack proceeds. General Merritt heads to the Philippines with units. Berlin hints at German marines at Manila. Dewey cautions German officers. local troops move to Camp Dewey and a Senate vote honors Hobson and others.
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Santiago
Sampson
Garcia
Pando
Morro Castle
Shatter
Cervera
Merritt
Philippines
Newport
Astor Light Battery
United States Artillery
Sigal Corps
Berlin
Germany
Manila
Dewey
Joseph Talbot
Fitchburg
Camp Alger
Harvey Reed
State House
Senate
Hobson
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Cutler Bros. & CO
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Erators
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Station 6
Robert T. Kirkwood
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