Valor at El Caney and Caney defenders in the Cuban siege
The piece recounts Spanish defense under General Joaquin Vara del Rey at El Caney near Santiago. It notes 467 regulars and 47 guerrillas holding trenches, delaying American assault on July 1, Del Rey killed after commanding a dwindling garrison. It contrasts Spanish bravery with American endurance and cites other Santiago actions including Cervera’s restrained leadership and San Juan trench fighting.
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Ennemy
el Caney
General del Rey
Cervera
Montauk
E. Caney
San Juan
Ei Caney
Joaquin Vara del Rey
del Rey
San Luis
Santiago
Sevilla
Shafter
San Juan River
de Rey
Capron
Antonio del Rey
Shuster
E Caney
Chaffee
Fata
Americana
Major Whipple
Second Massachusetts
Camp Wikoff
Linares
Ord
Hawkins
Miller wins grueling six day race at Mechanics Pavilion
Fredericks holds third place while Teddy Gimmn quits in fifth as Miller claims victory after 127 hours and a new New York record. Aaronson and Fredericks battle for seconds with Gimm fading. final distances show Miller 2,192 miles and Aaronson 2,142.
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Fredericks
Teddy Haty
Gimmn
San Francisco
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Miller
New York
Nawn
Barnaby
Aaronson
Gimm
Hale
San Jose
Alberts
Pilkington
Lawson
Julius
Ashinger
Joint High Commission Adjourns to Quebec Meeting
The United States and Canada Joint High Commission adjourned yesterday to meet again in Quebec on August 2 unless a new date is agreed. The six month effort aimed to form a treaty on cross border differences affecting business, with disagreements over the Alaska boundary and Canadian desire for a Lynn Canal seaport highlighted in the public statement.
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Quebec
Washington
Pathnlissty
United States
Canada
Lynn Canal
Lieutenant Castner Reaches Dawson From Alaska Traverse
Seattle February report says Lieutenant Castner of the Fourth United States Infantry reached Dawson after a perilous inland trek begun from Alaska. He and two companions built a raft on the Tanana river, survived six days on berries after a wreck, and found an encampment of Tamana Indians before being guided to white settlers 100 miles upstream. Maps proved false but a feasible coast to Yukon route is envisioned.
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Castner
Dawson
Seattle
Fourth United States Infantry
Alaska
Yukon
Tanana
Circle
Official Trial of the Fox on the Columbia River
The torpedo boat Fox built by Wolff and Zwicker iron works completed an official trial on the Columbia River. The craft achieved an average speed of 23.15 knots over two hours with propellers turning at 381 RPM, meeting and surpassing required performance.
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Porthanp
Fox
Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works
Tripon
The
Columbia
Snowslide on Yellow Mountain kills foreman at Ophir
A massive snowslide descended on Yellow Mountain near Ophir Colorado destroying the Caribou concentrating plant and killing foreman J. Vardel. Rescue teams search the wreckage as repeated slides frighten miners and halt work on nearby properties.
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Telluride
Colo
Yellow Mountain
Ophir
J. ©. Vardel
Vardel
Riot damages Star Theater interior amid crowd scrambling refunds
A riot at the Star Theater drew about 2000 people who fought, broke chairs, chandlery and carpet, delaying curtain until 4:00 p m. Police arrived to scatter the crowd and refunds were issued to coupon holders later that afternoon.
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Star Theater
Cicano
Yeb
Protest May Cause Trouble Over Honduras Plea
The Post reports an early morning protest recorded in the executive mansion in Washington that could spark serious trouble between the United States and Honduras. It cites the Jan 81 murder of Frank Peara of Pittsburgh and calls for Honduras to apologize and pay a large gold fine. Also notes Agoncillo and Marti leaving Montreal for New York en route to London and Beresford’s party moving toward Niagara Falls and Washington.
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Pirtspuna
The
Post
Washington
United States
Republic of Honduras
Frank Peara
Pittsburg
Honduras
Little Republic
Agoncillo
Europe
Montreal
Senor
Marti
New York
London
St. Paul
Wheat Advances On Supply Decline And Damaged Crops
An unexpected drop in visible supply and large seaboard clearances plus widespread crop damage claims sparked a sharp wheat rally. May wheat closed higher. corn and oats rose modestly while pork and lard prices moved lower. Cash quotes listed for No 2 red wheat and other grades.
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Cuicano
Seaboard
Cattle and Hog Prices Mixed in February Omaha Market
South Omaha stockyards report Feb 20 with cattle receipts at 19 000 and prices ranging from 4.10 to 5.90 for steers and 2.65 to 5.40 for hogs as volumes cause price declines. Sheep and lamb figures show lighter demand with lambs at 4.50 to 4.95 and sheep mostly 2.50 to 4.60.
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Texas
South Omaha
South
Omaha
Ateera
Adam Salm's Cure From Rheumatism By Pink Pills
In Vernon Center New York Adam Salm credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing his rheumatism after six months and twelve boxes. He testifies to the treatment's relief of pain and calls the pills responsible for restoring his health and vitality. The pledge notes the notarized attestation of his recovery and asserts the medicine purifies and enriches the blood aiding bodily functions.
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Vernon
Adam Salm
Vernon Center
N. Y
Williams
William A
Vernon Times
Gro. L. Bowers
Sam
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Ice Bridge
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Vernon, N. Y
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Vie's
America
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Rochester
Thompson & Reynolds
MINING +2 Scientific PRESS
Market ST
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Chicago & Great
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Louis
Union Station
St. Louis
E. J. Furey
H. B. Keni
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Sanur
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