Plans for Morro Castle assault near Santiago
Washington June 24 reports outline military plans to capture Morro Castle by rear assault without fleet help to enable a quicker advance on Santiago. Officials note no confirmation of shore battles and expect an upcoming battle if no unforeseen delays occur as General Shafter aims to seize Santiago rapidly.
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Morro Castle
Sampson
Schrey
Hobson
Washinaton
Navy
Navy Department
Madrid
Department
Shafter
Wasumeron
War and Navy Departments
Ccean
Navy bulletin details squadron sail to coast of Spain
Secretary Long announces Commodore Watson will sail from Havans with the Newark to join Admiral Sampson and command a squadron including Iowa Oregon Yosemite Yankee Dixie and three colliers to the coast of Spain. The move follows reports from Santiago with heavy American casualties and Roosevelts Rough Riders defending the line.
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Tribune
Washington
Long
Navy Department
Watson
Havans
Newark
Sampson
Spain
Iowa
Oregon
Yosemite
Severe Skirmish Near Santiago Involving U S Cavalry
Yesterday morning eight units of the U S 8 regular cavalry and Roosevelt volunteers under Colonel Wood attacked a well fortified Spanish force in Santiago. The clash drove the enemy into the city. American casualties were twelve killed and fifty wounded, ten fatally. Spanish losses were reported as twelve dead.
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Tribune
Puarz Pen Esrz
Santiago
U. 8
Roosevelt
Wood
Two Million a Year Candy Cathartic Demand
The United States buys Oas careta Candy Cathartic at a claimed rate of two million boxes yearly and project sales to rise to three million. The copy emphasizes repeat purchases as a sign of satisfaction and consumer loyalty.
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United States
Cuban forces near Santiago prepare to storm outworks
A Chicago News correspondent near Santiago reports that Cubans expect to storm the Santiago defenses on Sunday morning. He says Cuban forces number over 6000 and are noted for bravery, likely to be valuable allies.
Reinforcements for Santiago sail within days say officials
Washington reports after war department consultation General Miles will dispatch about 14 000 troops including a large artillery detachment to Santiago within three or four days. No confirmation reached on yesterday Cape Haitian report of heavier fighting. In San Francisco officials say all troops for the third expedition will board today and sail by tomorrow or Tuesday.
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Shafter
Shatter
Santiago
Department
Lonpvon
Madrid
Sagasta
Cammara
Cadiz
Philippines
Spain
San Francisco
Manila
Sandwich Islands
Honolulu
Washington
Tampa
Miles
Cape Haytien
Contemporary Candy Claim Framing Cascarets as Medical Discovery
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets candy as a miraculous medical discovery. It claims the product is pleasant to the taste acts gently and positively on kidneys liver and bowels cleansing the entire system.
Fleet and troop movements near Santiago reported
A Jamaica dispatch notes Americans narrowing the circle around Santiago with batteries planted on surrounding hills. Camara's fleet at Port Sur awaits orders with a battleship cruiser torpedo destroyers and transports carrying about 4000 soldiers. General Merritt and staff to sail on a ship Tuesday or Wednesday to reach the destination.
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Wasurgeron
Jamaica
Eaga
Santiago
Port. Sur
Camara
Fight With Torpedo Boat Terror Kills Officers At San Juan
Captain A Sigsbee reports a battle with the torpedo boat destroyer Terror near San Juan. The Terror was struck three times, resulting in the death of one officer and three men. The Terror retired somewhat disabled after the engagement.
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the Tribune
Wasnineroy
A. Sigsbee
Terror
San Juan
Hawaiians Prepare for Annexation as War Ends
The Hawaii situation advances toward annexation with a likely legislative session to ratify any U S proposal. Secretary Long praises Lt Hobson for sinking the Merrimac at Santiago. San Francisco building trades denounce Major O T Long over troop uniform sourcing. War Dept to investigate. The Norse King ship will serve as water tender and for condensing duties in Baltimore to Antwerp service.
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United States Congress
Long
Hobson
Santiago
Building Trades Council of
San Francisco
O. T. Long
U. S. Army
Washington
Secretary of War
Baltimore
Antwerp
State News Highlights From Inter Mountain Office
A series of Montana incidents from the Inter Mountain report includes Charles Simpson killed by a cage in a Tiger-Poorman site, Alfred L. Duffey admitting theft of 650 dollars and receiving a one year penitentiary sentence, and a fatal blast at the Surprise mine near Sand Creek where Thomas Branaham died. Rudolph Flick found Branaham dead after a shot. The Columbia mine near Pipestone Springs closed with unclear reasons though ore first run was satisfactory. Barker Montana Central railroad extension and a telegraph station are planned. Oregon Short Line tests 10 wheel steamers on passenger trains to save time and avoid extra helpers. Red Lodge coal miners’ strike persists with no wage reductions noted and local sentiment against strikers. Mrs. Geddes faces trial at Billings.
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Alfred L. Duffy
Lumber
Anaconda Company
Butte
Duffey
Clancy
Surprise
Sand Creek
Sheridan
Thomas H. Branaham
Branaham
Rudolph Flick
Inter Mountain
Columbia
Pipestone Springs
Barker
Montana Central Railroad
Oregon Short Line
Red Lodge
Geddes
Billings
Opening of Short Line Park Draws Crowds in Dillon
Agent Smith reports a highly successful opening day at Short Line Park with about 75 locals and over 1500 visitors from Butte. He notes rapid improvements and predicts a larger crowd next Sunday for a fireworks display featuring Maine, Dewey, Sampson, Uncle Sam and more, with 200 to 300 Dillon residents expected to attend.
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Short
Butte
Anaconda
Mr. Smith
Maine
Dewey
Sampson
Uncle Sam
Dillon
Montana deputies may take vacations with full salaries
Attorney General O. B. Nolan ruled that county officers may grant deputies reasonable vacations and that commissioners cannot prevent the deputies from receiving their full salaries during such time. In another item, Butte grocer J. J. Haggerty, while visiting Omaha, was drugged and robbed of 250 dollars after a group of companions misled him and left him in a suburb. He spent days in hospital recovering from the incident.
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Montana
O. B. Nolan
J. J. Haggerty
Hale House
Omaha
Mayflower Mine Near Whitehall Shows Strong Ore Returns
The Mayflower mine near Whitehall is described as perhaps at its best period, with a winze depth over 500 feet. Ore is mined from two well defined veins totaling about 10 feet of high grade ore. The year’s average ore yields eight ounces of gold per ton.
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Mayflower
Whitehall
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Claims Guaranteed Cure
An advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a liver stimulant and laxative that cures constipation and many illnesses. It guarantees money refund if not satisfied and offers 10, 25, or 50 cent boxes plus free sample and booklet.
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O. C
Dillon Tennis Club Organized with Members Named
A lawn tennis club to be known as the Dillon Tennis club has been organized with members including Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Poindexter Dr. and Mrs. Birge Dr. and Mrs. Hodgens Mrs. H. J. Thompson and several Misses. Laura Miller Stella Morse Lamont Maud Lamont Grannis Bishop Rife Maidie Rife Messrs. J. Innes Conger Sebree and Norris. The club has two courts behind the Wm. Smith residence where they play each evening.
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J. B. Poindexter
Birge
Hodgens
H. J. Thompson
Laura Miller
Stella Morse
Lamont
Maud Lamont
Grannis
Bishop
Rife
Maidie Rife
J. Innes
Conger
Sebree
Norris
Wm. Smith
Riverside expedition promises trout and tales on Melrose
A small party consisting of L. C. Fyhrie Robert T. Wing George French Joseph Poindexter and Dr H O Miller left on Saturday for Serra on Melrose for a two day sporting trip. Browne notes Browne's lakes are famed for trout fishing and have been set up with row boats and other conveniences enjoyed by the townspeople.
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Serra
Melrose
Enliy
L. C. Fyhrie
Robert T. Wing
George French
Joseph Poindexter
H. O. Miller Browne
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Beauty Claim Ad
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic claiming it cleans the blood and liver to banish pimples and blemishes. It touts a low price of 10 cents and notes availability at druggists with guaranteed satisfaction.
Travel Special to Salt Lake from Dillon 815 Ticket
June 25 offer from Dillon for a Salt Lake round trip 15 dollars, valid for return by July 5. O L Downie, commercial agent, promotes Chicago Milwaukee St Paul lines with palatial, electric lighted, heated trains and dining car service. San Francisco troops arrival status unchanged.
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Dillon
Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Omaha
Chicago
L. L. Downie
Temple St
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh Promises Quick Relief
Non irritant nasal remedy claims rapid action and safe use. It soothes inflammation opens nasal passages and restores taste and smell. Available at drugstores or by mail from Ely Brothers New York with full directions.
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Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
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