Schley Bombards Santiago Forts and Battlesspanished Fleet
Authentic dispatches report Commodore Schley’s forces bombarding Morro Castle La Zacapa and Punta Gorda at Santiago de Cuba. The forts fell under heavy fire and Spanish ships reportedly sank or were captured as Cervera’s fleet engaged the Americans near the harbor.
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New York
West Indies
Schley
Santiago de Cuba
Morro Castle
la Zecapa
Punta Gorda
la Zacapa
Cervera
Cape Haytien
Iowa
Massachusetts
Texas
New Orleans
Havana
Cuba
Madrid
Senor Annon
Santiago Harbor
Cristobal Colon
Fort Demolished by Mosquito Fleet at Matanzas Harbor
Key West reports tugs Unas and Leyden destroyed a Spanish block fort in Matanzas harbor on Monday. Guns opened at noon, the fort fired once, then fled. Shells reportedly leveled the fort with several soldiers killed. Dispatch boats say Havana Cienfuegos and Cardenas quiet. Santiago engagement uncertain.
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Key West
Unas and
Leyden
Mosquito Fleet
Matanzas
Havana Cienfuegos
Cardenas
Santiago
Deed of Daring The Little Wasp Investigates Harbor Entry
Key West reports the yacht Wasp, after maneuvering past fortifications and mines at Manila, slipped into Santiago harbor under steam. It approached two miles from the city wharves and observed ships inside. The crew identified three Spanish cruisers they believe are part of Cervera's fleet.
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Key West
Wasp
Dewey
Manila
Santiago Harbor
Waasp
Cervera
Jane Grey Sails to Davy Jones Locker Off Cape Flattery
The schooner Jane Grey under Captain Brockett foundered off Cape Flattery on Sunday morning June 22. The disaster sent 34 souls to the bottom of the Pacific, with only tragedy and rumor following the loss.
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Seattle
Jane Grey
Brockett
Cape Flattery
Pacific
President Nominates Postmasters for Three States
Washington June 1 The president sent to the senate the following nominations Postmasters Arizona Geo W Cheney Tucson Colorado M C Deering Gunnison New Mexico Esteven Baca Socorro The list names three appointees for Arizona Colorado and New Mexico in a routine slate of civil service postings.
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Washington
Senate
Arizona
Geo. W. Cheney
Tucson
Colorado
M. C. Deering
Gunnison
New Mexico
Esteven Baca
Socorro
Cuba Views War With Spain As Yankee Panic
A Havana paper El Progreso reports from May 23 that Spain sees the U S war as cowardly. it claims Yankee ships failed to land on Cuban soil, Havana’s fleet bombarded Boston, and New York is next. It describes unrest in the United States and fears for President McKinley.
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Washington
el Progres- 80
Havana
Spain
Boston
New York
McKinley
Money for Troops in Second Call Reported
Estates totaling 15 million dollars for seven months of volunteers under the second call are submitted by Paymaster General Stanton for June 1. Stanton denies reports of Mexican dollars being purchased for Philippine troop pay, stating payments will be in gold and silver of the United States.
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Washington
Stanton
United States
Bryan Granted Troop Appointment for Philippines
Colonel William J. Bryan is accepted by the War Department as commander under Nebraska volunteers in the second call. His regiment will probably be sent to the Philippines, with Colonel Bryan in command.
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Washington
War Department
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Department
Philippines
Yale Waiting to Catch a Prize at Port Antonio
Advices from Port Antonio Jamaica report the Yale awaiting the Spanish steamer Purisima Concepcion off Montejo Bay. The Purisima Concepcion is about to sail with a cargo valued at 10,000 dollars.
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Key West
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Yale
Montejo Bay
Purisima Concepcion
Troops to Depart Tampa Friday Morning
Washington reports nearly final that troops will leave Tampa Friday morning as embarkation of troops and supplies is accelerated. A high military official stated the move is almost settled.
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Washington
Tampa
General Miles Arrives at Tampa HQ With Rough Riders
A Tampa dispatch reports Gen. Miles arriving at headquarters early this morning. Roosevelt's Rough Riders also reached Tampa in good condition.
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New York
Evening Journal
Tampa
Miles
Roosevelt
Piper shoots wife and infant then commits suicide
Perry Okay June 1. William Piper shot his wife and baby last evening then killed himself with three bullets. The couple had separated weeks earlier and had repeatedly kidnapped their infant child during the separation.
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Perry
William Piper
Piper
Alfonso XIII cruiser captured by US Navy at Key West
Commodore Watson reported eastern fleet captured the Alfonso XIII after seven ten shots. Washington rejoices over the steel deck protected cruiser of 4,800 tons, 12,000 horsepower and 20 knot speed with well placed guns.
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Key West
Watson
Washington
American securities market rally after Santiago bombardment
London reports a rising market for American securities with opening prices above New York parity. News of American ships bombarding Santiago from Cape Haitien spurs buying, while Sagasta’s move to seek European mediation and the queen regent's peace wishes are viewed favorably.
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London
New York
Cape Yaytien
Santiago
Sagasta
Washington
Syatn
Spanish forces mine Cardenas harbor to hinder ships
Reports from Key West on June 1 describe the blockading fleet observing Spaniards at Cardenas laying mines and sinking hulks to block the harbor entrance. Spanish troops are stationed on nearby high ground while the blockading squadron keeps a healthy force.
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Key West
Cardenas
Reception by Cuban Junta For Gen Fitzhugh Lee
Jacksonville Florida June 1 A reception will be tendered Gen Fitzhugh Lee tonight by the Cuban junta in a formal welcome event.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Fitzhugh Lee
Senator Chandler Pushes Silver-Gold Standard in War Revenue Talk
In Washington on June 1 the senate debated the war revenue bill as Senator Chandler opened an all day speech with a desk piled with books. He attacked the gold monpolists and urged using silver with gold in all government transactions while the house reviewed the quarter master's bill.
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Washington
Senate
Chandler
Gage
House
Bloomingtons second annual June carnival opens with Rex parade
Bloomington Illinois hosts its second annual June carnival with detailed decorations hotels full of visitors and a large flower parade. Rex the carnival king was greeted with bells and guns as the decorated floats rolled through crowded streets.
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Bloomington
Rex
General Synod Opens for Reformed Church in America in Asbury Park
Delegates from Nova Scotia to California have gathered in Grand Avenue Reformed Church for the Reformed Church in America general synod. Retiring president Rev. Charles W. Fritts, D D, will preach the opening sermon. The eight day sessions include the election of a Helenistic Greek and New Testament Exegesis professor at the Theological Seminary in New Brunswick replacing Rev. James F. Riggs, D D who resigns to enter the pastorate.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Nova Scotia
California
General Synod of the Reformed Church In America
Grand Avenue
Theological Seminary
New Brunswick
James F. Riggs
Minors Prohibitionists Convention Opens in Peoria
Peoria Illinois June one state prohibition convention opened with Oliver W Stewart chairing the state central committee. Delegates from all sections attend as the two day session focuses on a fall campaign plan and platform adoption. Resolutions emphasize national issues and methods to enforce the liquor law.
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Peoria
Ill
Oliver W. Stewart
State Central Committee
Sta'e
Silver. ChicaGo brief scores update
June 1 report notes Silver leading 58 1.2 and Lead 360 in a condensed sports score snippet from the Chicago area.
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ChicaGo
Omaha Opens Big Fair With Parade And Televised Cheers
Omaha Neb June 1 big fair formally opened with a civic parade led by Major T S Clarkson and the Marine band. Ten thousand gathered in the grand court as President Wattles and Senator Allen spoke. Governor Holcomb received a message from President McKinley via long distance wires as flags fluttered and the national hymn played.
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Omaha
Neb
Moores
Secarcely
Douglas Street
Fourteenth
University of Nebraska
T. S. Clarkson
Marine Band
Council Bluffs
Grand Court
Woman's Board
G. W. Wattles
Wld
Wattles
Samuel J. Nichols
St. Louis
William V. Allen
John C. Baldwin
Voice of Our Nation
Holcomb
McKinley
White House
Exposition Grounds
National Capital
America
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