Desperate Manila Battle Report from Insurgents and Spaniards
John Barrett reports from Hong Kong on the June engagement near Manila where 1000 insurgents attacked 2000 Spaniards around the city. The siege tightens as insurgents gain control of waterworks and the bay. Dewey praises blockade and German ships arrive as Manila braces for surrender.
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John Barrett
United States
Siam
Manila
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Garcia
Cordoba
Cavite
Balacan
Bataan
Old Cavite
Dewey
Augusti
Washington
Navy Department
Spaniards Starving at Camp McCalla in Cuba
Report from Camp McCalla Guantanamo Bay details Spanish troops near Cuba starving with scarce rations of fat pork and sweet potatoes. A surrendered Spanish soldier claims 150 killed in Tuesday’s fight and that 1,000 reinforcements are forming to attack the camp tonight, with 600 Cuban volunteers en route to help.
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Caimanera
Col
Huntington
Spanish Torpedo Boat Refuses Exchange in Merrimac Prisoners
The Spanish torpedo boat Vicente Yanez Pinzon left Havana harbor to convey Spain's refusal to exchange the Merrimac prisoners with the American fleet.
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Havana
London
Vicente Yenez Pinzon
Spain
Spanish minister sails to witness new explosive tests
The Figaro reports from Madrid that Senor Amon the Spanish minister of marine traveled to sea with a camera to observe experiments with a powerful new explosive named toxpire. A rocket delivering the explosive could sink ironclads, devastate towns, and be operated by three men from a small boat.
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Paris
the Figaro Today
Madrid
Senor Amon
Camara
Cuban skirmishes rise as Spanish fortify towns
From Cuba West June 17 Major Prando and Captain Cotez arrive with dispatches from Gen Nunez. They were taken from shore near Matanzas. Prando notes daily Cuban augmentation while Spaniards fortify towns and drive reconcentrados to the woods. Food is scarce at Carlenas and Matanzas as horses are fattened on rice and eaten. Cuban fighters plan to strike Spanish strongholds. daily skirmishes occur.
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Key West
Prando
Boga
Cotez
Nunez
Matanzas
Carlenas
Bond Subscriptions Pile Up As Public Finances Attract Offers
Washington reports bond subscriptions piling up as the public shows strong support for debt repayment. The largest today came from New York, ten million dollars with a two hundred thousand dollar certified check as a 2 percent good faith guarantee under the issue terms.
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Washington
Treasury
New York
Rioting in Galicia as Antisemitic mobs clash with troops
Western Galicia experiences severe antisemitic rioting with looting and arson. Troops deployed at Frystak fired on the mob, killing nine rioters and wounding many more as violence spreads to Jewish and peasant residences and public houses.
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Vienna
Galicia
Frystak
Congress considers June adjournment amid annexation clash
Washington reports strong talk of Congress adjourning on June 25 with votes on the Hawaiian annexation resolutions undecided. Some leaders forecast passage by week’s end while others insist adjournment is impossible while the resolutions linger. Admin supporters argue adjournment hinges on favorable action.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Wetumpka Lynching Report Details Mob Attack
Montgomery Alabama June 17 The militia officer reports five Black men were lynched as troops neared during a rescue attempt. The mob dispersed and the victims were found hanging from trees.
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Montgomery
Ala
Wetumpka
Holy Hill Pilgrimage Sees Record Ill Afflicted Visit Shrine
Hartford Wis June 17 Larger than ever pilgrims crowded to the Holy Hill grotto for the Sacred Heart of Jesus feast. The crowd included many ill blind and crippled from Canada and as far as California New Mexico seeking relief. A new grotto modeled on Lourdes was unveiled as a gift from a Chicago man who credits miracles from a prior pilgrimage.
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Hartford
Wis
Holy Hill
Massanielle
Canada
United States
California
New Mexico
Lourdes
Chicago
Taylor and McDuffie in 30 mile paced contest at Charles River Park
Boston June 17 cycling fans will see Major Taylor and McDuffie in a 30 mile paced contest at Charles River Park. A strong showing by McDuffie could propel him to the season’s middle distance top ranking while a loss by Taylor could hasten his switch to springing distance with a future meeting against Michael two weeks away.
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Boston
Mass
Charles River Park
Taylor
Little Colored
McDuffie
Michael
Painter Sir Edward Burne Jones Reported Dead
London June 17 report states that the celebrated painter Sir Edward Burne Jones is dead.
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London
Edward Burne Jones
McKinley Considers Sending Fleet to Canary Islands
Washington reports a meeting with close circles to the president indicates McKinley favors sending a fleet to the Canary Islands after capturing Santiago and Porto Rico, with Cuba as a fall target. General Miles to report to the White House. Porto Rico invasion to be studied. The key issue is securing transports, not strategy.
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Washington
McKinley
Santiago
Porto Rico
Canary Islands
Cuba
Spain
Miles
White House
Porto Ico
Spanish Fleet Sighted Near Ceuta Heading East
Captain of the German steamer Porto reports at daybreak near Ceuta he passed two Spanish ironclads four large cruisers and four torpedo boat destroyers steering east. The Porto arrived today at Gibraltar with the news.
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Gibraltar
Porto
Ceuta
Doctor Yandell Gifts Mexican Carved Walking Stick
Dr Yandell has secured a cactus wood walking stick with Mexican carving and the initials J D S. He plans to send it to Joe Sayers with a message that signals a complete walk over. The gesture reflects their friendship and hopes for Major Sayers as governor of Texas.
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Yandell
Texas
Senator Davis advances Hawaiian annexation resolutions
In Washington on June 17 at 1 p.m. Senator Davis reported the Hawaiian annexation resolutions without amendment in the senate and gave notice he would call them up tomorrow.
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Washington
Davis
Senate
Haytien Uprising Quelled After Fierce Port Au Prince Battle
Cape Haytien reports on a fierce clash in Port au Prince ending with a government victory. Details describe a renewed uprising being suppressed and security restored in the Haitian capital.
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Cape Haytien
Port Au Prince
Bar iron conference ends with scale unchanged
In Youngstown Ohio on June 17 the bar iron conference concluded at midnight. Officials reported the scale signed remained practically the same as last year.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Hampton’s son receives lieutenant appointment on Butler staff
The friends of Alfred Hampton son of General Wade Hampton note his unexpected army promotion to lieutenant on General M. C. Butler’s staff. The appointment came without solicitation, and he will report for duty to the war department immediately, passing through El Paso today.
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Alfred Hampton
Wade Hampton
M. C. Butler
Hampton
War Department
el Paso
Alderman Floyd Payne Relocates Goat Corral at Payne's Switch
Alderman Floyd Payne remains at his Alamo Alto ranch beyond his planned return. He praises the sight of goats and kids butting in the bosque along the acequia bank. A single duck resides on the property.
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Floyd Payne
Alamo Alto
Payne
McCutcheon
Mr. Payne
Police Court Docket Highlights Multiple Cases
Mamie Freeman dismissed after nuisance charge on public highway. Marcelina Madez arrested for drunken loud tirade, fined 2 dollars. Dr Basell faces 5 dollar punishment over alleged interference with law. A boy and dog incident leads to 5 dollar assessment. Bond posted for Jobo Kelly on drunk and disorderly. Molinar to be tried tonight for assault and battery. Walter Bird and Anita Flores jailed for fighting, to be tried tonight. John Johnson to have hearing for drunk and disorderly. Albert Smith dismissed on drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
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Mamie Freeman
Franco
Mamie
Union Sunday School Picnic Near El Paso
All El Paso Sunday schools except Catholic and St. Clement's joined a day trip to Fahen located 30 miles east. The excursion train carried six coaches and a baggage car, departing at 9 o clock. A 10 year old boy named W C Hodges fell into the river but was rescued. On return, a hot box caused delays, but the day ended enjoyable for all participants.
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el Paso
Catholic
St. Clement’s
Faben
Here
G. H
Fahen No Wa
W.C. Hodges
Bicycle rider mauled by dog on Myrtle Street
Henry J. Welsch, while riding early on Myrtle Street, was viciously bitten by a watchdog. He sustained severe lacerations to the right leg and thigh and is staying at Hotel Dieu. He works for Steffiac Krakauer Hardware Co and may miss a week to ten days of work.
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Henry J. Welsch
Myrtle Street
Mr. Welsch
Hotel Dieu
Civil Service Examination Notice in City
United States Civil Service Commission posts notice for examiners in this city on July 9 at 9 00 a m for the foreman watchman position in the custodian service. Only U S citizens may be examined.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Post-Office Board
United States
Colorado Prosperity Driven by Mining Boom
A Colorado paper notes state employment of miners up 25 percent from any prior period and ore processing at record highs. The Globe Democrat cites prosperity despite criticized political choices and records the highest ore value on record.
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Colorado
State
Globe Democrat
Kentucky lawmaker pushes Lincoln home for Spanish War veterans
Representative David H. Smith of Kentucky leads a plan to build in Hodgensville a memorial home for disabled soldiers of the present war with Spain. The facility would honor President Lincoln, born in Hodgensville.
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David H. Smith
Kentucky
Hodgensville
Spain
President Lincoln
Dr McKanna's Whisky Habit Treatment Offered Free
Announcement notes no time lost during Dr McKanna's treatment for the whisky habit with free consultation at the Pierson hotel.
Rand's Grove Family Day Open to All
Invite your family to Rand's Grove for a pleasant day with no admission fee. Enjoy a welcoming community outing with activities and greenery in a relaxed setting.
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Rand's Grove
El Paso Grocery Offers Gold-Band Ham and White Label Leaflard
Local grocer features Gold-band ham and White Label Leaflard among pantry staples. Store promotes limited stock and competitive pricing, inviting shoppers to visit the El Paso location for these specialty items and other goods.
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el Paso Grocery Co
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