War Department considers third Manila expedition plans
The War Department faces high charter rates and ship shortages as it prepares the Colon, Sealandia, and China for the second expedition. The Ohio and Centennial would form the third expedition, with price disputes likely to trigger seizure of steamers if negotiations fail. City of Para San Blas City of Puebla and Morgan City are eyed for charter at reasonable rates.
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Sealandia
China
War Department
Manila
Pacific Mail
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Para
San Blas
Puebla
Morgan City
Meiklejohn reshapes troop transport plan for Philippines
Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn moves to replace the Centennial after a sea worthiness report. He orders examination and cancellation of its charter and considers impressing Senator City of Pueblo and Queen as troopships. He also eyes Northern Pacific ships Arizona Victoria Tacoma Columbia Olympia under charter with American registry.
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Meiklejohn
Philippines
Centennial
Merritt
Lopez
Snow
Peter Larson
Seattle
War Department
Senator
City of Pueblo and Queen
Pacific Coastwise Steamship Company
General Merritt
Northern Pacific Steamship Company
Arizona
Victoria
Tacoma
Columbia
Olympia
Spaniards Lose Imus as Insurgents Gain Manila Corridor
A Manila dispatch reports Imus captured by insurgents, cutting the Spanish holdback from Cavite and opening the path to Manila’s outskirts. The news notes gloom among foreign residents and describes Dewey's friendly ties with consuls and warships. Spanish prisoners described as a poor lot.
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Cavite
Imus
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Hodgsdon's Detachment Officially Explained
Washington June 7. Assistant Secretary Howell states that Captain D B Hodgsdon of the revenue cutter McCulloch was removed from command due to illness in his family and for no other reason. Hodgsdon is praised as an old experienced and spotless officer of thirty seven years service.
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Washington
D. B. Hodgsdon
Revenue Cutter Service
United States Revenue
McCulloch
Navy
Hodgsdon
Philippines War Tales Stir Navy Officials
Washington dispatches describe fierce fighting between insurgents and Spaniards in the Philippines. Navy officials note Dewey faces grave administrative challenges similar to those Merritt may encounter. Aguinaldo reportedly receives Spanish surrender and proclaims himself dictator pro tempore.
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Washington
Philippines
T Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
Merritt
Aguinaldo
The Second Expedition to the Philippines Preparation
General Merritt reports from San Francisco that a second expedition may sail from that port on Thursday though exact timing is unsettled. The War Department notes only a few cavalry units will take horses. most troopers will travel dismounted and obtain mounts upon arrival at Manila.
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Washington
War Department
Merritt
San Francisco
Philippines
Manila
Manila Railway Abandoned Amid Rebel Threats
London dispatch reports the Manila Railway line cut in the first section, rails removed, communications broken between second and third sections, and traffic suspended. Rebels surround Manila and an attack is feared imminently.
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London
Manila Railway Company
Manila
Settlement Talks Between Britain and United States
London reports Under Secretary George N Curzon told the House of Commons that negotiations have taken place in Washington to settle all pending questions between Great Britain and the United States. The Daily News notes the wording may imply broader scope than Canadian interests and cites the written Foreign Office text.
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London
George N. Curzon
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Americans and insurgents clash in Spanish coastal bombardment
The fleet silences Fort Estrella and Cave Battery in a nighttime engagement off the Spanish coast. Ships including the Suwanee, Vixen, Brooklyn, Marblehead, Texas, New York, and New Orleans pummel shore defenses while no American ships are hit and no injuries occur. The fleet ceases fire as Spanish resistance collapses.
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Marblehead
Texas
Estrella
New York
New Orleans
Cave
Catalina
Sampson
Justin
Throusr
Shells Hit Insurgents Near Santiago de Cuba
A Havana dispatch states Colonel Aldea fought insurgents aiding a landing near Santiago de Cuba aided by two American warships. The bombardment of Santiago Monday morning may have aimed to distract Spaniards for the landing. Alden reports none of his soldiers were hit by American shells.
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Aldea
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Alden
Spaniards Driven From Fortifications By U S Troops
Reports from Cape Haitian Haiti on June 7 describe American forces landing around Daiquiri or Agua Dores. Fire from U S troops forced Spaniards to flee their fortifications. Later notes list wounded officers including Colonel Ordoñez Captain Sanchez Lieutenant Yrizar and two unnamed Senors. Spaniards claim only one soldier killed amid naval casualties.
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Associated Press
Cape Haytian
Haiti
Daiquiri
Aguadores
Ordonez
Sanchez
Yrizar
Senors Perez
Garcia
States would own such a ship for wartime use
The speaker said a ship could be bought for 200000 dollars and would isolate Cuba from the cable network in a war. with such a asset the signal service could control communications. In Cape Haitian Haiti on June 7 11 35 p m reports indicate the cable between Haiti and Cuba has not worked since Monday midnight and is probably cut.
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Cuba
Ammunition May Give Out at Santiago Front
Special Dispatch reports Cervera exhausted his stock and cannot renew it. The American blockading fleet, led by Sampson and Schley, keeps the bombardment and landings active. With no reserve powder or projectiles, Spanish forces face dwindling ammunition as the siege of Santiago continues.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Linares
Cervera
Santiago
Sampson
Schley
Hobson
Government withholds state enlistment quotas for second call
Washington reports Adjutant General Corbin will keep public the apportionment of 75,000 volunteers among states under the second call. Enlistments will proceed like the regular army with governors told of state quotas but not released publicly. Most recruits go to permanent camps to fill existing regiments and new units form as quotas are met.
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Washington
Corbin
Department
War Department
Army to abolish extra duty pay in war for all enlisted men
The War Department ruled that the April 26 1998 act abolishing extra duty pay applies across all army departments and to wars existing when the act was enacted. Enlisted men cease to receive extra pay on the date of the act's approval.
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Washington
War Department
Department of the Army
SWORD FOR DEWEY TO BE A FINE MARINER CREATION
Washington June 7 The Dewey sword will be a superb weapon with fifty designs under consideration by the Navy Department Many blades feature Manila Bay symbols and hilts in steel gold and silver studded with jewels A design board likely includes Acting Secretary Allen Senator Lodge and an Annapolis professor It will also select medals for officers and crews who fought at Manila Bay.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Congress
Manila
Navy Department
Manila Bay
Allen
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Annapolis Naval Academy
Americans Land Siege Guns Against Santiago City
A Cape Haitian report says near Daiquiri a landing party of American marines was attacked by Spanish infantry and cavalry. The insurgents and marines seized a position and used it as a base. The Spanish were defeated with heavy losses and driven toward Santiago. Americans are entrenched near Daiquiri and are landing heavy guns to siege Santiago.
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New York
Cape Haytian
Daiquiri
Santiago
Bombardment of Santiago Forts Reported by Spanish Sources
Details from Spanish sources describe the morning bombardment of the Santiago de Cuba forts by the U S fleet firing about 1500 projectiles. Morro Castle and other batteries replied, and a second bombardment against Agua Dores lasted an hour. Spanish claims include damaged Morro Castle and Reina Mercedes minor damage. Spanish losses claim one soldier killed and 26 wounded. Blanco congratulates General Tinares and Spanish troops.
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Associated Preps
Havana
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Morro Castle
Socapa
Punta Gorda
Aguadores
Cayo Smith
Reina Mercedes
Santiago
Blanco
Tinares
American victory at Santiago clears way for naval move
Cape Haitian dispatch says the Santiago defeat paves the way for Admiral Sampson to enter and destroy the Spanish fleet. Santiago defenses weak, city likely to yield under vigorous assault. Reports claim the Reina Mercedes commander was killed and American insurgent forces dig in near Daiquiri with guns ready.
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London
Daily Mail
Cape
Aguadores
Hobson Mortgage Aid Declined in Greensboro
Liberal responses came today to the bid to raise the Hobson homestead mortgage in Greensboro Mobile. A telegram from Mrs. Hobson's attorney stated the move is unnecessary with only a small balance due and tendered by the building and loan association. No aid will be accepted.
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Ala
Hobson
Greensboro
Blanco Cut Off from Madrid by Damaged Cable
Washington reports indicate the French cable linking Santiago de Cuba and Haiti has been broken since midnight. This may leave General Blanco unable to communicate with Spain. An English cable south from Cuba to Jamaica remains active but unreliable for information. General Greely advocated government ownership of a cable vessel to fix such outages.
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Washington
Santiago de Cuba
Haiti
Blanco
Cuba
Jamaica
Naval cadets go to war for summer duty at sea
Navy Department offers Annapolis cadets elective assignments on large ships in West Indiana waters like the Indiana New York and Iowa. About half of second class and many third class cadets will serve as signal officers aboard these warships with broad acceptance barring personal objections.
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Washington
Navy Department
Naval
Annapolis
Indiana
New York
Iowa
Obituary: William D Fatwell Dies at 30 in Oswego
Oswego New Jersey June 7 William D Fatwell night city editor of the New York Tribune died at his parents home here of consumption aged 30 He previously edited the Newark Advertiser before joining the Tribune.
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N. J
William D. Fatwell
New York Tribune
the Tribune
Newark
Spaniards Fought Bravely At Manila Bay Action
Four veterans from the Manila Bay fight arrive from Hongkong aboard the Belgic. Paymaster G A Loud and Ralph Phelps of the McCulloch describe the battle and the Spanish courage after hope faded. Dr Charles Kindleberger and Gunner Evans of the Olympia and Boston share vivid accounts of the two engagements and American superiority at sea.
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Hongkong
Manila Bay
G. A. Loud
McCulloch
Chas. P. Kindleberger
Olympia
Ralph Phelps
J. C. Evans
Boston
Manila
Kindleberger
Gunner Evans
Loud
Philippines
Dewey
Dr. Kindleterger
Quarantine Measures After Belgic Voyage Sighting
Reports indicate numerous deaths among the white population aboard. One hundred fifty miles from Honolulu the Belgic signaled that transport steamers Australia Peking and City of Sydney were all well. Belgic steerage and crew to remain in quarantine while cabin passengers are landed.
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City of Sydney
College of the Bible Holds Large Lexington Commencement
The College of the Bible of Kentucky University held commencement at Morrison Chapel with a large audience. The graduating class in the Classical and Fish courses includes Howard Cree and Horace Easterly among many Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, and other state students from England to Canada. The event marks one of the largest classes in years, reflecting a broad English-speaking world reach.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
College of the Bible of Kentucky University
Morrison Chapel
Howard T. Cree
Kentucky
Horace B. Easterly
Tennessee
Charles R. Hudson
Indiana
William Charles Moore
Missouri
John Young
Frank
Annual Meeting Opens for Congregational Home Missionary Society
In Cleveland Ohio the seventy second annual meeting of the Congregational Home Missionary Society began at Plymouth Congregational Church with about five hundred delegates. Major General O O Howard presides as reports outline growth since 1826 from 169 missionaries to 1881 in 44 states with total receipts around 17.9 million dollars plus aid for clothing and supplies. The sermon was by Rev Thomas B McLeod of Brooklyn and the program includes talks on modern city civilization and future Mormonism discussions.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
L. L. Taylor
O. O. Howard
Army and Navy Commission
Florida
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United States
National Organization
National Society
Thomas B. McLeod
D.D
Brooklyn
J. G. Fraser
Ohio Missionary Society
Howard
Woman’s Home Missionary Unions
Plymouth Church
Ordered Out of Canada Carranza and Du Bosc Must Leave
The British Government orders Lieutenant Carranza and Senor Du Bosc to depart Canada. Ottawa reports the notification reached the Colonial Government and is under discussion. The order came from Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain to the Governor General and was transmitted to the Cabinet.
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Commercial Tribune
Ottawa
Canada
Carranza
Senor du Bosc
Joseph Chamberlain
Spaniards Withdraw Deposits Before Papers Served
In Montreal on June 7, no capias move yet against Lieutenant Carranza and Senor Du Bosc. Their counsel plans to quash the capias soon, and may have Detective Kebert arrested again for malicious arrest. The Spaniards withdrew their money from the Bank of Montreal before papers were served.
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Carranza
Senor du Bosc
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Bank of Montreal
Western College Oxford Holds Annual Commencement
The Western College and Seminary held its annual commencement in the chapel with Rev. John Clark Hill delivering the address. Graduates include Anne Catherine Alcorn Alice Brass Wthel Etta Brown Agnes Ellen Andrews Harriet Rose Benham Pauline Conover and others. Prizes were awarded for English composition and a college song. The baccalaureate sermon was by Rev. William G. Moorhead and the Alumni Association met with notable participants from various classes.
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Commercial Tribune
Oxford
The
Western College and Seminary
John Clark Hill
D.D
Springfield
Anne Catherine Alcorn
Alice Brass
Wthel Etta Brown
Agnes Ellen Andrews
Harriet Rose Benham
Pauline Connover
Jean Elizabeth McCartney
Mary Hendy
Mary Carson
Moorehead
Carrateen Craig Smith
Marion Bessie Spooner
Elizabeth Lapsley
Billa McBride Rochester
Imma Maynard Welch
Pauline Conover
Mark Williams
William G. Moorehead
Xenia
Alumni Association
Olivia Meily Brice
Calvin As Brice
Board of Trust
Leila 8
McKee
Ina Woodworth Behrens
Martha Rhea Little
Hattie May Wishard
Mary Covington
College Glee Club
Powers May Interfere In Western Hemisphere Conquests
A London report from June 8 cites the Paris correspondent of the Standard stating France and Russia are discussing whether conquests by the United States in China could be submitted to European sanction at a conference or congress.
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Paris
The
Standard
United States
China
New Fleet to Be Formed for Santiago Campaign
Reports say Sampson plans a new fleet under Marine leadership near Basquiri and Baiquiri to support landing parties as troops move to seize Santiago de Cuba. The Reina Mercedes and Reina Christina wrecks are noted as obsolete while shore batteries may be silenced by naval action.
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Dewey
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Washington
Corbin
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Cabrera
U S Troops Not Yet At Santiago General Alger Says
General Alger said there is no U S force attacking Santiago from the rear as no troops have embarked for that port. He noted conflicting reports but affirmed that General Shafter and his regulars are departing Tampa for Santiago tonight with volunteers not yet considered seasoned enough.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Alger
United States
Santiago
Cabinet Discusses War Plans in Quiet Washington Meeting
In Washington on June 7 the Cabinet reviewed all military and naval operations but kept policy unchanged. Regular troops toward Santiago appear unlikely today yet a heavy movement is expected within a day or two. Transports stand ready for embarkation, siege guns pending, and investment of Santiago with the aim to capture or destroy the Spanish fleet.
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Washington
Santiago
Cervera
Republican convention takes no ticket for state election
The Republican State Convention in Montgomery resolved not to nominate a ticket, allowing free action in the state election. It also passed a resolution urging President McKinley to appoint Lieutenant Hobson captain of the Alabama, then under construction.
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Ala
McKinley
Hobson
Alabama
Star for Women Guides Path to Health
A maternal duty to show daughters a healthful path. The text promotes Dr. R. V. Pierce and his Favorite Prescription for female weakness and related ailments. It highlights avoidance of embarrassing exams and endorses his Buffalo medical leadership and remedies for constipation with Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
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Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical
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Opposition to Lentz Nominating Vote Sparks Convention Call
In Columbus Ohio on June 7, opposition to Democratic Congressman John J. Lentz grows as a petition seeks a Saturday meeting of the County Central Committee to substitute a congressional convention for primaries. The move follows claims of irregularities by a three-man subcommittee and signals a new clash between Lentz forces and the Dowling Lorg group ahead of the nominating process.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
John J. Lentz
County Central Committee
John Irwin
McKisson
Lentz
Oregon
McKinley
County Republicans Renominate Key Officials at Warren Convention
At the Warren Ohio County Republican Convention C B Selby was renominated for Auditor A Campbell for Commissioner and Alen Kepner for Infirmary Director by acclamation. Delegates elected to the State Convention included John J Sullivan Warren Wm Johnson Mecca Geo Predmore C C Bubb Warren Henry Musser Warren Mungo Brownlee Burgill Charles M Wilkins Warren W H Smiley Niles F M Peet Warren John McAdoo North Bloomfield M S Davis Kinsman Wm Herbert Niles. Resolutions indorsed McKinley's war policy.
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Commercial Tribune
Warren
C. B. Selby
A. Campbell
Alen Kepner
John J. Sullivan
Wm. Johnson
Mecca
Geo. Predmore
C. C. Bubb
Henry Musser
Mungo Brownlee
Burghill
Charles
Harrity Out as Guffey Named Pennsylvania DNC Member
James M. Guffey is named Pennsylvania member of the Democratic National Committee after a majority vote. Harrity criticizes the party's support for free coinage of silver and predicts Bryan will lose influence in 1900 if free silver remains a issue.
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Pennsylvania
National Committee
Philadelphia
William F. Harrity
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
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Harrity
Jones
Democratic Party
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Central Committees Decides on Delegates for State Convention
The Republican Central Committee in Lima Ohio met on June 7 and voted that the committee will name delegates to the State Convention. A proposal to appoint a new committeemen selection committee was rejected.
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Lima
Commercial Tribune
Republican Central Committee
Rioting in Belfast as Nationalists clash with Orangemen
In Belfast on June 7 Nationalists attacked Orangemen leaving work amid riots tied to the 1798 revolution and the 1886 June 6 anniversary. Police were overwhelmed before reinforcements cleared streets with clubs. Military orders followed amid fears of further disturbances.
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Shank Hill Road
Double elopement thwarted as father hurries to Cincinnati
Lexington June 7. Miss Ruth and Grace Taylor daughters of ex-Postmaster John Taylor of Richmond were en route to Cincinnati to marry when arrested. They were accompanied by Ben Armstrong and Ben Way of Louisville. The girls’ father arrived at midnight to take them home.
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Ben Way
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