Kansas Notes of Bonds and Battles in 1900s
Kansas notes recount marriages in Oswego and Labette county, soldiers from Padree Butler lineage, and public figures like A A Caughlan and Andrew S Wilson. It notes chaplains, WWI era assignments, black population data, Kansas soldiers abroad, and local civic notes from Horton to Topeka. It mentions Camp Alger, Dewey souvenirs, and a drowning incident in Hiawatha.
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A. A. Ca
Concordia
Supreme Court
Wis Onte
Jude
District Court
Twelfth Judicial District
Andrew
Wilson
Glick
Lowe
Carnahan
George Phillips
Hobson
Wes
Rock Inland
Horton
Shelby Ish
la Quasina
Indiana
Kansas
Rough Riders
Mr.White
The
Baptist Church
Reading
White
Aar Department
Cuba
James M. Payne
Methodist Church
Fort Scott
Leavenforth Soldiers
Payne
Moore
Anses
Wyandotte County
Coffeyville Journal
Venice
Congress
Kansas Federal Court
Father Baker
Judge Guthrie
Topeke
Ottawa
Camp Alger
Dewey
Beavehamp
Atchison
Hiawatha
Atchinon Globe
G.il, Matson
Topelis
Kansas City Star
Migs May Collins
Solomon City
Matson
Topeka
Chicka
American fleet destroys Spanish squadron at Santiago harbor
The U S Navy reports Admiral Cervera's fleet ran the gauntlet of American gunfire and was destroyed near Santiago de Cuba. Cristobal Colon and other ships were sunk, with 1300 prisoners including Cervera. one American killed and two wounded. The battle ended with Spanish ships wrecked along the coast as U S ships pursued.
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Bamprog
Haytt
Secretary of the Navy
Santiago
Maria Terese
Oquendo
Viccays
Cervera
George E. Eisquer Geoldan
Brooklyn
Sampson
Rrwaerow
Jamaica
Cristobal Colon
Almirant Oquendo
Infante Massa Teresa
Vizcaya
Furor
Pluton
Santiago de Cuba
Schley
Botton
Caribbean Sea
Cuba
Boata
Bentingo Harbor
Wainwright
Madrid says Cervera escape tale stirs Spanish capital
A July dispatch from Madrid claims Admiral Cervera and his squadron eluded the American fleet at Santiago de Cuba. Spanish ministers defend the official line while attributing success to timing and bold action. Captain Blanco and War Minister Amador praise Cervera as the fleet breaks the line and heads west. The Americans pursued, with Iowa and Brooklyn attempting to keep contact, but fears of reprisals overshadow any pursuit.
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Cosera
Mapain
Admiral Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Nenera Blanco
Cérvera
Lenox Amnon
Cervera
Santiago
Iowa
Brooklyn
Canvera
Commodore Schley Led the American Fleet at Santiago Bay
Commodore Schley commanded the American force in the pivotal Santiago de Cuba battle. The fleet engaged Spanish warships and achieved decisive destruction. The daring actions under his leadership defined the naval victory.
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Couimant
Wasamasos
Schley
Santlags
Famoua Bayal
War authorities expect no bombardment of Santiago
July 6 dispatches report Cabinet consensus that assault on Santiago is unwise while heat rains hamper American troops. General Shafter confirms 6,000 Spanish troops in the city and 18,000 to 19,000 defenders, with reinforcement to be sent. Admiral Sampson and General Shafter to confer on a possible harbor entry plan as consul talks continue.
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Nce
Wasmmmaray
Santiago
Alger
Long
Shafter
Sampson
Bandago
Pando
Bia
General Shafter
Admiral Sampson
Bontingo Bay
Tuwpa
Sindtor
Ander
P Wasmeros
Playa del Este
Morro
Socapa
Dorst
Linares
General Linares
Wheeler
United States
Kia
Ambr
Ican
Madrid
Spain
Washington
General Wheeler
Guantanamo Bay
Meourler
Harvard
Yale
Charleston
Distredacd
WaastinerTon
al' Ger
Shifter
Asaster
War Department
Panda
Saptiaga, S
War News From Jamaica Harbor Front A Hurtful Week
Reports say General Chaffee was lightly wounded in the leg while firing continued around the frontline forts. Spanish sorties were repelled with heavy casualties on their side, while American sharpshooters harassed enemy positions from wall tops and treetops. The weekly toll reached about 1800 dead and wounded, with 80 hospital cases and one death at the rear hospital, Private Meyers.
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Ines
Amertes
Shaffer
Jurague
Red Cross Society
Meyers
Sixth Infantry
Madrid war dispatch reports mixed signals and minister resignations
The Madrid correspondent notes rising war fever and bitter resentment over poor military and naval organization. A split between peace and war factions grows as ministers face pressure to resign. Admiral Camara may pass the Suez Canal today while destroyers return to confront Watson's squadron. Fortifications rise at Punta Cabrera and Cerro Chorrucles as bank note issues cause concern.
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Jemars Hoa Bent
Camara
Suez
Comimodoro Watson
Punta Cabrera
Cerro Chorrucles
Gibraltar Bay
Amerissan
Algereccar
Badajoz
Senor Gamazo
Iinlater
Castilla
Egyptian Government Orders Camara Out Of Port Said
The Egyptian government demanded the Spanish ships depart Port Said within twenty four hours after they began repairs and unloading coal. United States Consular Agent Broadbent reported secretly buying 20 000 tons of coal at Port Said for potential use by Commodore Watson’s squadron or other American vessels passing the Suez Canal. Navy officials viewed Camara’s plan to leave torpedo boat destroyers at Port Said as signaling dissolution of the squadron and retreat from the cruise toward the Philippines.
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Port Baid
Spain
Port Seid
Dewey
Watson
Mediterranean Sea
Suez Canal
Col
Port Said
Department
Camara
Indian ‘Ocean
Navy Department
Philippines
Shafter's Mortars and Balloons Aid Santiago Siege
A July report details General Shafter's mortars with 2 1/2 mile range using armor piercing shells to target Cervera's fleet and Santiago works. It notes balloon observation over 20 to 40 miles, improving reconnaissance for the American army in the Cuba campaign.
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Cervera
Wasminaton
Uly 2
Shafer
Santiago
Spain
Ludlow
United States Artillery Service
Shafter
Melin
Atlantic
Siega
Havans
Suntiago
Indlow
America
New York
Santiago de Cuba
New York Journal
Pantiago
Miles
Slatter
Tral
E. W. Walker Carriage Company Catalogue Issued
The E. W. Walker Carriage Company of oe, Sellen, Indy issues a new nett catalogue for carriage or wagon buyers. They sell direct to the user and claim to save money. Pathe notes there are twenty seven royal families in Europe, two-thirds of German origin.
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E. W. Walker Carriage Company
Oe, Sellen, Indy
Pathe
Europe
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France
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Red Cross
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Addreas Sterling Remady Co
Chicago
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Pegan
Iascaret
T Pyar
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Murpiy
Newark
Palytades
Pritent
Eakan
Gripe
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