American Fleet Bombards Santiago Harbor Fortifications
Reports from Havana and London detail an intense engagement at Santiago de Cuba beginning around 2 PM with 14 American warships led by Admiral Sampson firing on Morro Castle La Zecapa and Punta Gorda. The cannonade continued to about 4 PM with Spanish forces silent on casualties as both fleets exchange heavy fire.
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Cadiz Fleet Declared Paper Navy by Washington Gossips
Washington reports dismiss Cadiz fleet claims as exaggerated, calling the so called formidable force a paper fleet. Most ships are antiquated, engines in poor repair, with British engineers hired to run them and only a few modern vessels at Cadiz.
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Terms of Peace and Spanish Surrender Demands
A June dispatch reports the president’s terms for peace with Spain include abandoning Western Hemisphere holdings Cuba for independence fighters, Porto Rico to the United States, and use of the island as a naval base after the war. He may seek guidance on the Philippines, hoping conquest of Santiago and reduction of Cuba will force Spain to sue for peace.
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Change of base targets Porto Rico as Cuba war tightens
Gen Lee moves from Tampa to Jacksonville signaling Jacksonville as a base against Porto Rico. Officials foresee a campaign to seize Porto Rico, possibly with Santiago and a Key West expedition, amid Spanish retreat risks and a plan to avoid war’s legal pitfalls.
Funds for L O C F Home in Indiana on June 15
Indiana notices report a Greensburg site donate 160 acres for a state home with nearly 25000 dollars available for building by June 15. Funds include 7000 on hand and 15000 from per capita taxes, with sale of property over 1500 dollars, to complete the project.
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Florida Expedition Lands 500 Cubans Near Guantanamo
Key West reports 500 Cubans landed near Guantanamo with no shots fired. The Florida carried Marblehead and Eagle, met by a large Cuban force. Gen Lacret assumed command, while censorship concealed the landing site. Cuban circles celebrate the expedition's success and expect forward moves.
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Nominations Confirmed for Brigadier Generals in Senate
The Senate in executive session confirmed multiple nominations for brigadier generals including Fred D. Grant Henry M. Duffield Lucius F E Stubbard George A Garrettson W W Gordon J A Wiley W A Bancroft W J McKee F W Greene Charles Fitzsimmons J K Wadson and James R Lincoln. Long Distance Bicycle Record Set in Baltimore Henry Smith rode 40 93 miles in 24 hours at Electric Park beating all 60 mile track records. A Father and Son Killed by Train near Wasasu Samuel Jenks 60 and son William 85 were struck east of town by an express. Maj Gen Butler to Command 1st Division 2nd Army Corps at Falls Church Va. Supplies for Spanish Fleet Sailed from Falmouth to Colon for the fleet.
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Developments in the last few days strain Anglo American alliance
Russia presses for a sud in the proposed Anglo American alliance. Treasury reports cash balance 199,807,462 and gold reserve 171,922,142. Aguinaldo arms his forces with Mausers and shells as U S ships move near Jamaica.
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Mason to Teach Music at County Teachers Institute
Mr. Arthur W. Mason of this city was chosen by the county board of education to instruct in music at the teachers institute in our city from August 15 to 19. He has thorough knowledge and a genial manner. Dr. W. C. Roland was an Indianapolis passenger today.
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Markets-Cincinnati and Chicago Grain and Livestock Prices May 31
Prices cover flour and wheat markets in Cincinnati with figures for flour varieties, rye, and select lots. Chicago listings include May and June wheat contracts, corn, oats, barley quotes, and several grain futures with varied cents per bushel.
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