Victory at Santiago Bombardment Reported by Sampson Fleet
Details from Cape Haytien dated June 7 describe a fierce bombardment of Santiago by Sampson's fleet. Early gunfire, heavy shelling, and destruction of Morro and nearby forts are noted, with American marines landing near Dalquire and preparing to siege the city as Spanish forces retreat.
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New York
the Evening Journal
Cape Haytien
Sampson
Santiago
Dalquire
Americans suffer heavy losses at Santiago repulsed
A Blanco dispatch reports that American forces at Santiago yesterday endured heavy losses and were repulsed in battle.
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Madrid
Blanco
Santiago
Bombardment of Santiago Report From Cape Haytien Account
Cape Haytien cable outlines an American account of the Santiago bombardment lasting over three hours. They claim Reina Mercedes damaged, a Spanish commodore and five sailors killed, 21 infantry soldiers wounded, and Spanish artillery officers wounded. Fifteen American ships took part, 1500 shots fired, with landings reported near Dalquile east of Santiago and heavy fighting ongoing. Washington notes no official confirmation yet but sees no reason to doubt the report.
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New York
Cape Haytien
Santiago
Ordenes
Sanchez
Yuval
Aguadcores
Dalquire
Washington
Navy Department
Sampaon
Cowherd Named Democratic Nominee in Fifth District
In Kansas City the Democratic fifth district convention renominated Congressman W S Cowherd without opposition at Lexington today.
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Kansas City
Fifth District
Lexington
W. S. Cowherd
Spain Reports Cheerful Naval Outlook and Fundraising Plan
Madrid June 7 The head of the naval department and marine office staff say Spain has outwitted the United States with successful tactics. Admiral Camara organizes a ten ship squadron nearing completion and coal and provisions are being collected for dispatch to the Antilles. The government plans a rapid war fund initiative and a cabinet minister notes foreign relations are at a standstill due to England. A decree expelling American correspondents is expected this week.
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United States
Madrid
Naval Department
Marine Office
Camara
Antilles
Heraido
Imparcial
Spain
England
General Merritt Sees Transport Delays Hinder Philippines
In San Francisco on June 7 General Merritt criticized Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn for trying to run both Cuban and Philippine expeditions. He said the transport shortage is critical, with twenty thousand men ready but ships insufficient to carry even one eighth of that force.
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San Francisco
Merritt
Philippines
Meiklejohn
Rumors Swirl Over Santiago Operations Amid US War News
Washington reports confusion as conflicting rumors describe three days of operations near Santiago tied to an advance guard of five thousand troops. Unconfirmed claims that Sampson engaged the Spanish fleet are not credited, given the Merrimac blockage in the harbor channel.
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Washington
Santiago
Sampson
Expedition for Cuba Leaves Tampa Under Gen Shafter
A large force sails from Tampa heading for Cuba. Forty six transports carry 26,000 men with horses wagons artillery siege guns and equipment for a six month campaign. Gen Shafter commands the expedition and it will reach Santiago in about seven days.
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Washington
Cuba
Tampa
Shafter
Santiago
New Base Fernandina Set to Support West Indies Troop Move
Army officers prepared grounds at Fernandina Florida to serve as a base of operations for departing troops. Four transports have arrived and nine thousand troops are expected to depart for the West Indies soon.
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Fernandina
Pla
West Indies
Cabinet meeting reports illness and troop landings
The cabinet assembled at eleven o'clock. Secretary Long is confined to his home by illness. Secretary Alger stated he had not been advised of the landing of troops at Santiago. He said the first expedition had landed and the second was well under way.
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Washington
Long
Alger
Santiago
Nurserymen Meet in Omaha Nebraska Annual Meeting Opens
The American Association of Nurserymen began its annual gathering in Omahs a welcoming remarks by President Wattles and responses from Irving Rouse of Rochester New York. Delegates came from Ohio New York Michigan Indiana Tennessee Iowa Kansas Wisconsin and other states as Professor S M Emory spoke on Western fruit prospects and Professor F W Taylor discussed agriculture's relation to the exposition.
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OmMsua
Neb
American Association of Nurserymen
Wattles
Irving Rouse
Rochester
N .Y
Ohio
New York
Michigan
Indiana
Tennessee
Iowa
Kansas
Wisconsin
S. M. Emory
Montana Experimental Station
West
F.W. Taylor
Lincoln
Gold for Blanco sparks naval chase at Vera Cruz
A warship is sent in pursuit of a Spanish vessel carrying sixty thousand dollars for Blanco. The Spanish ship attempted to break the blockade last week and is now steering toward Vera Cruz, provoking the chase.
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Washington
Blanco
Vera Cruz
Republicans to Lead in Kansas State Ticket Nominations
Hutchinson Kansas June campaign notes the Republican state convention opens with James M. Simpson presiding and full attendance. Contests for tickets are expected to push nominations to late tonight or tomorrow while denouncing Governor Leedy and the populist administration. The platform backs St Louis resolutions and McKinley, with plans for a vigorous anti Democrat campaign. Separate conventions for other factions to meet at Topeka and Atchison next week.
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Hutchinson
Kas
James M. Simpson
McPherson
Leedy
St. Louis
McKinley
Atchison
Topeka
Wisconsin Halts For Semicentennial Reunion Day
Madison observes reunion day during a semicentennial celebration with state meetings in progress across the capitol. Former legislators swap reminiscences in both chambers while a pre-statehood group gathers elsewhere. The state bar, regimental reunions, a women’s congress, city officials, and journalism leaders convene, with band concerts and parades filling the schedule.
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Madison
Tapis
State Capitol
Capitol
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
State Bar Association
University
Congregational Church
Presbyterian Church
Wisconsin Press Association
Badger
Western States at Congregational Home Missionary Society Session
Major General Howard opened the first regular session of the Congregational Home Missionary Society convention in Cleveland Ohio. Speakers included Rev W E Barton and Mrs H S Caswell with notes on Christian education and the western reserve. Illinois delegates spoke on mission history and church building efforts. A late program at Plymouth Church features a discussion on The New Mormonism led by Eugene Young and Rev Charles W Lick.
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Congregational Missionary Society
Cleveland
Howard
The
Congregational Home Missionary Society
W. £. Barton
D. D
Boston
Western Reserve
Woman's Department of the Society
H. S. Caswell
Alice Freeman Palmer
F. E. Clark
Christian Endeavor Society
Illinois
James Tompkins
Chicago
Julian M. Sturtevant
Evanston
C. H. Tainter
Church Building Society
Old West
J. A. Hamilton
Congregational Education Society
Plymouth Church
Eugene Young
Brigham Young
Charles W. Lick
Utah
Fourth of July meeting for event planning urged
Representatives from participating groups are requested to meet at McGinty hall Friday night at 7 o clock to finalize Fourth of July arrangements. A full attendance is urged to avoid any hitch. The item notes Paso’s anticipated large celebration and cites quotes about Kentucky gentlemen and Admiral Cervera.
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McGinty Hall
Paso
Stillwell
Kentucky
Cervera
Washington Star
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