Harmony Delays Clash Over Army Command
Washington dispatch reports Gen. Nelson A. Miles lacks clear authority as chief of the army amid a tense clash with civil authorities. Alger and Miles discuss the crisis without resolve while Gen. Corbin is poised for major general promotion and real influence. The Cubano war drive pressures Army adaptation and Miles’ future role remains uncertain.
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Corbin
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Army Moving on Cuba Near Guantanamo Bay Invasion
News from June 18 reports Shafter's fleet doubling Cape Maysi and approaching Guantanamo Bay where Marines under Lt Col Huntington are stationed. A landing at Caimanera would reinforce them. others would reach Santiago. Miles urges delaying Porto Rico landings to support Santiago.
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Spanish Cadiz Fleet Sails. Navy Puzzled By Motives
Washington reports officers are perplexed by the Cadiz fleet leaving port. Troops aboard suggest Canary Islands or possible Atlantic action, but administrators doubt any attack on coast cities or Philippines. War board thinks ships aim to influence opinion, not venture far from Spain. Navy would prefer engagement if ships head west to Sampson.
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Aguinaldo Rebellion Near Manila Climax Delayed
Washington reports say Aguinaldo’s insurgents close in on Manila while Augusti struggles. Officials believe a secret understanding with American consul O. F. Williams may delay the uprising’s climax until American troops arrive.
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Aguinaldo
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Augusti
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Riots erupt at Ohio county convention over disputed McKisson delegates
In Cleveland on June 18 a Republican county convention descended into disorder when McKisson supporters, barred at the doors, entered after police opened them. A clash followed between Hanna and McKisson factions with hair pulling on stage and police using clubs. Wagons were used. Hanna men formed a separate meeting nearby.
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Fred Taft
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New Torpedo Boat Fox Launches at Portland Yard
The torpedo boat Fox was launched at Wolff and Swicker's shipyard in Portland Oregon amid a large crowd. Naval militia and officers attended as the craft, nearly completed, drew about two feet of water and will reach five feet when fully equipped. The Fox is a sister ship to the Davis recently baptized, both ninety percent complete and near trial trips.
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Puzzled Washington on Blanco Prisoner Exchange Report
Naval officials in Washington are puzzled by Havana's report that Blanco refused to exchange Hobson and his companions for Spanish prisoners held in the United States. They doubt the refusal is permanent and think Blanco has not yet been authorized to authorize the exchange.
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Chicago Flags Day Celebrated by Twenty-Five Thousand Students
Chicago marks flag day as twenty five thousand school children join patriotic exercises in city parks. Flags are raised at each park as part of the observance.
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Naval drill canceled in English waters this year
London June 18 officials announce orders for proposed naval maneuvers have been countermanded. Well informed quarters believe the admiralty acted for political reasons.
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Japan seeks closer ties with United States in alliance view
A Tokyo informed dispatch from the Kinshu Maru reports Japanese officials urge a U S Britain alliance and warn against opposing U S control of the Philippines and Hawaii. Lieutenant Fujita says public opinion in Japan favors better U S Japan understanding and sees America as an important East partner.
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America
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Ribot fails forming cabinet. Dupuy to assemble government
Paris report says M. Ribot failed to form a ministry and M. Dupuy is now charged with the task of building a cabinet. In Washington, at 2 o clock, the House heard eulogies for the late Senator Harris of Tennessee with Mr. McMillan delivering the principal address.
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Cuban Insurgents Move Toward Reconciliation in Havana Dispatch
A Times dispatch from Havana reports a large insurgent faction leaning toward reconciliation with Spain due to distrust of American intervention. Blanco issues a proclamation controlling provisioning and setting tariffs on food. Silver quoted at 584 in Chicabo.
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Italy's Cabinet Resignations Placed Before King
Rome June 18 Margius Di Rudini submitted the resignations of the ministry to the king, signaling a cabinet shakeup.
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Provisional Government to Be Proclaimed in the Philippines
Washington reports the administration plans a provisional American government in the Philippines to be proclaimed soon after the first expedition gains reinforcement at Manila. The move would also name James F. Evan of San Francisco as collector of customs and would proceed unless insurgents already seize Manila, complicating control of the islands.
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Philippines
Dewey
James F. Evan
San Francisco
Manila
Southern Troops Unite at Mobile Encampment Under Gen Schwan
The volunteers of Louisiana Texas and Alabama are now united in regular encampment at Mobile. The second Alabama unit joined the division under Gen Schwan yesterday. The colored battalion remains on the outside but is rapidly recruiting to join under command regulations.
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Texas
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Schwan
Immense crowd attends big race in New York
The weather is fine this afternoon as the first race starts. About 30,000 people fill the track area with a parade of colors from many nations. Ornament is the popular favorite in the Suburban race among the wealthy.
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Spain
Conference Likely Talks Hobson Exchange in Madrid
Gen. Correa Spain's war minister met the British ambassador in Madrid on June 15. The conference reportedly concerned the exchange of Lieutenant Hobson as a diplomatic matter between Spain and Britain.
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Madrid
Gen. Correa
Australian Billy Smith Receives US Middleweight Title Offer
Billy Smith a noted Australian boxer received a telegram from Billy Maddern inviting him to meet Charrie Goff for the United States middleweight championship and 2500 dollars. The Wheeling Athletic Club in West Virginia aims to stage the bout. Smith has not decided yet despite friends urging acceptance.
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Charrie Goff
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West Virginia
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