Cable Severed Leaves Blanco Without Communications
A Guanatanamo line cut disrupts service severing contact from Blanco. Crews work to restore communications as residents report loss of phone and data access. No source of outage details provided.
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Newspaper
Connersville Daily News
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
1
Merrimac's Heroes Lieutenant Hobson and Companions Not Free
Local readers learn that Lieutenant Hobson and his crew from the Merrimac mission remain unliberated. Reports detail efforts toward rescue and ongoing hopes for their safe release ongoing in military communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Surrender of Santiago Reaches Cape Haytien
A schooner report from Turks Island claims Santiago de Cuba has fallen to American forces. Cable links to Cuba remain cut as Guantanamo’s fortifications fall to bombardment. The Navy reports no credible Spanish warship threat and Shafter’s movements stay secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Hayden
Cape
Rooms for rent in Connersville Party Block fronting 5th Street
Two large upstairs rooms, 17 by 20 feet each, plus two big second story business rooms suitable for a tailor shop dress making or lodge halls. Very cheap rent for one person or clubs. Everything new and clean in a new building on Fifth Street Connersville leases.
Son charged in Topeka patricide over insured death
In Topeka on June 10, John Henry Collins, son of J. B. Collins, a State University student, is arrested and charged with patricide. Two other men, Johnson Jordan and John Harper, are jailed after claiming Collins hired them to kill his father. Jewelry allegedly given to the negroes has been recovered, and Jordan says Young Collins planned to kill him himself. The elder Collins left a life policy of 26000 dollars, about 6500 of which benefitted the son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Collins
John Henry Collins
State University
Johnson Jordan
John Harper
Jordan
Mrs W R Day Recovery From Illness In Canton
Mrs W R Day wife of the secretary of state has left General hospital in Canton after a long illness. Confined since April 26 she underwent a delicate operation and survived a period of danger. She is recovering and will stay in Canton this summer then join her husband in Washington this fall.
Yellow Fever Quarantine Declared for McHenry Mississippi
General J H Hunter secretary of the state health board reports seven yellow fever cases at McHenry Mississippi. The town is placed under quarantine under Dr Haralson and Folkes with strict adherence to board rules and regulations.
Ground Kentucky Likely to Join Grant Command
In Frankfort Kentucky on June 10 General Fred Grant requests that the Second Kentucky be placed under his division. Governor Bradley of Kentucky and General Grant reviewed Kentucky troops at Gettysburg. Bradley wired Washington asking to place the regiment under Grants command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kentucky
Fred Grant
Cenecral Grant
Bradley
Ubickamsauga
Goremacs Bradley
Dngton
Admiral Sampson Poised to Capture Santiago With Marine Support
Reports indicate Admiral Sampson could deploy about 3,500 men by sea and land to seize Santiago on short notice, with Samp son prepared to offer safe conduct to the army and spare vessels for Florida straits. Officials sense imminent action as marines and regulars move toward the key harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Sampson
Santiago
Florida Straits
United States
Heat Halts Movements as Troops Drill at Chickamauga Park
Extreme heat quiets operations at Chickamauga National Military Park Ga on June 10 with only battalion and regimental maneuvers. Officials say the seasoned troops acclimate to hotter conditions, while rumors of troop removals persist and no orders are issued yet for transfers. The department reportedly seeks regiments ready for front service, with Camp Alger expected to be sent first due to prior delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga National Military’Park
Brooke
Department
Alger
Hobson’s Name Lives On In Honor Of Merrimac Crew
Commodore Schley salutes Lieutenant Hobson and the Merrimac crew off Santiago de Cuba. He recalls their sacrifice at Morro Castle and compares it to Balaklava, praising Hobson for leading a forlorn hope and hoping for recognition and promotion for Hobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
Inmodore Schley
Hobson
Merrimac
Brooklyn
Morro Castle
Balakliva
Light Brigade
Ile Namo
House backs conference report on war revenue bill
Washington notes the house approved the conference report by 154 to 107. The silver bullion clause directs the secretary of the treasury to coin standard silver dollars as needed, not less than 1.5 million monthly, from silver bullion purchased under prior law, with funds also for other purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Conference Committee
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Two Cuban expeditions target San Juan and Santiago
The forces split into a 10,000 strong Eastern Cubu contingent led by Admiral Sampson heading to San Juan and a 17,000 strong force moving to Santiago to aid Commodore Schley. Attacks aimed for simultaneous action and U S possession by mid next week, with Sampson keeping a core fleet at Santiago and bringing additional ships for land support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Ture San Juan
Santiago
Schley
United States
Recruiting Officer Advertisement Triggers Row in Atlanta
An advertisement by Colonel Colvin offering Cuban homestead opportunities and urging enlistment at 24 East Alabama Street caused a heated dispute among Atlanta army circles. Men alarmed by the notice accused Colvin of deception and some joined Colonel Rays regiment in Macon to avoid the recruitment pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Cuba
East
Alabama Street
United States Volunteers
Colvin
Macon
Ray
Immunes
General Greely bars news of troop and vessel movements
General A W Greely chief signal officer issued a general order prohibiting any news of movements of African vessels or American troops from being sent to foreign countries. The ban covers press cables and private messages with no exceptions. It applies to all movements regardless of prior publication in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters
Washington
Sampson Bald
Greely
Schrey
Hobson
Iane
A. W. Greely
War bonds draw heavy interest amid strong European demand
Indications point to heavy demand for the new 8 per cent war bonds with banks and bakers placing subscriptions for customers even free of charge. Bonds expected to bring at least 104 soon after distribution, and European bankers show large demand if the government allows. Little likelihood bonds go abroad except at a premium. London reports no basis for peace terms inquiry. Other briefs note the cruiser Minneapolis in Newport News and a fatal accident to Marion, Ohio fence maker Robert Mapes. Washington reports cash balance and gold reserve figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bakers
Ato
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the Opera Drag Store
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Ing Blanco
of Communication
Merrimac's Heroes
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Admiral Sampson
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WAR Revenue
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London
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Kilkenny
Minneapolis
Marion, O
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