Troops Arrived at Santiago Bay In 1898
General Shafter and about 15 000 American troops with forty transports arrived off Santiago and Guantanamo, meeting Sampson s squadron near Mole St Nicholas. The landing was to be completed soon with reinforcements to Camp McCalla and preparations for securing the camp before any city assault.
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Mole ST. Nicholas
Shafter
Santiago
Sampson
New York
Guantanamo
Camp McCalla
Washington
Navy
War Departments
Adjt
Corbin
Spanish threats of scorched island rule Cuba
Key West reports Cuban field workers foreseeing Santiago’s fall and Spanish commanders ready to burn Havana rather than surrender. They expect Cervera’s forces to destroy assets as an act of defiance, leaving an island devastated beforeAmerican capture.
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Key West
Santiago
Cervera
United States
Blanco
Havana
Statesmen Will Seek Texas Tarpon
A hunting and fishing club of three hundred members has a new club house on an island near the tarpon fishing grounds off the Texas coast. Members include President McKinley and Ex-President Grover Cleveland along with Senator Quay.
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Texas
Austin
E. H. B. Green
Hettie Green
McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Senator Quay
Administration hopes to secure Santiago possession this week
Hopes were voiced in Washington that by week’s end General Shafter and Admiral Sampson will complete their current tasks and that the city of Santiago along with its harbor fortifications will be in United States control.
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Washington
Shafter
Sampson
Santiago
United States
United States first expedition expected to reach Manila
Advices from Manila via Hong Kong say the first U S expedition is due today or tomorrow. Insurgents have decided to wait for the American troops before attacking Manila.
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London
Manila
Hong Kong
United States
Pope Feeble After Doctor Orders Rest
June 20 report from Rome says Pope's physician Dr. Lappont found him very feeble and ordered complete abstention from all work to aid recovery.
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Omr
Dr. Lappont
Cadiz Fleet Bound for the Philippines Reported
The Sunday Evening World publishes a cablegram saying the Cadiz fleet has arrived at Cartegene on the way to the Suez canal bound for the Philippines.
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New York
Sunday Evening World
Cadiz
Cartegene
Suez Canal
Philippines
Park City Utah Destroyed by Fire Loss Over Million
Salt Lake City report notes Park City Utah was destroyed by fire today with losses estimated over one million dollars. Numerous buildings were burned and the town suffered extensive property damage. Fire crews battled the blaze but containment was difficult in the dense area.
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Salt Lake City
Spain Refuses Hobson Exchance as U S Presses Naval Action
News from Key West and Washington report Madrid refusing to exchange Lieut Hobson and the Merrimac crew. A U S warship under a flag of truce failed to secure release at Havana, with possible renewed efforts via Madrid. Naval officers fear Spain may hold Hobson as a hostage amid mounting pressure.
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Key West
Hobson
Merrimac
Havana
Blanco
Madrid
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Watson
Ludlow
Watson
Lieut
Cervero
Maine
Spain
Sampson
Morro
Santiago
Powder plant blast rocks King's Mills near Cincinnati
A smokeless powder finishing house at King Powder Co in King's Mills exploded at 11 15 last night. The building was demolished and nearby structures damaged. A badly injured man, likely Spanish, claimed responsibility and a partner fled. Sheriff Lebanon’s posse pursued. The finished powder meant for government use and a Spanish spy warning were hinted in the incident.
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Cincinnati
King Powder Co
King’s Mills
Lebanon
Government
Woman's Clubs Meet in Denver for Federation Convention
Denver June 20 This morning's trains brought over a thousand club women to town for the biennial convention of the Federation of Woman's Clubs of America Sessions start this afternoon at the Brown Palace Hotel delegates register renew old friendships and seek information as the local arrangements committee promises the largest most enthusiastic gathering yet.
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Denver
Federation of Woman’s Clubs of America
Brown Palace
Monitor for Dewey. Monadnock and Consort Sail for Manila
The monitor Monadnock and her consort Nero sailed from San Francisco for Manila this afternoon as part of the Pacific squadron deployment. The departure shifts attention to the Asiatic Theater and the armada's projected operations.
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the Monadnock
San Francisco
Nero
Manila
El Paso Boys Challenge Camp Hawley Canteen Dispute
At Camp Hawley El Paso soldiers led by Company C reacted to insult claims about Ceruthers and Terrell who ran a restaurant on base. A crowd demanded Terrell leave then seized and jailed him briefly before orders restored calm. Major Roger urged restraint as incident dispersed with vows to boycott the canteen.
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Galveston
Herald
Camp Hawley
Ceruthers
Terrell
Caruthers
Roger
el Paso
Company C
Senate Debates Hawaii Annexation Sparks Late Sessions
Washington transcripts show M Davis moving to proceed with the Hawaiian annexation resolution ten minutes after the Senate convened. Senator Morrill of Vermont argues against annexation citing long-standing policy, naval expansion concerns, and lack of Republican support.
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Washington
Senate
M. Davis
Senator Hoar
Davis
Hoar
Frye
Hawaii
Jones
Arkansas
General Morrill
Vermont
United States
Senator Morrill
Morrill
Queen Marks Sixty One Years Reign In Quiet London
London observers report the queen completes sixty one years on the throne with no formal observance aside from flag displays and messages from foreign ministers. Rumors persist of abdication in favor of the Prince of Wales, though there is no real basis amid expectations Albert Edward may never ascend.
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London
Prince of Wales
Albert Edward
Great Britain
India
No Third Call Planned for Volunteers, Gen Corbin Says
Washington dispatch reports General Corbin stating there is no near term plan for a third volunteer call. He notes public speculation after the second call and apportionment is unfounded and no official hints exist.
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Washington
Corbin
Battleships Named Maine and Wyoming by Secretary Long
Secretary Long orders the new battleships named the Maine and the Wyoming. A fresh car of Greely potatoes arrived at the El Paso Grocery Co. in Washington.
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EL Paso Grocery Co
Cor. Overland and
Oregon
Sts
Washington
Long
Maine
Wyoming
War Loan Subscriptions Rise With Record New York Bid
A $20,000,000 bid for war bonds was received by the treasury from the New York Insurance Co with a $400,000 check as a guarantee of good faith. Subscriptions pour in nationwide, mostly small amounts, signaling broad public interest. Secretary Gage anticipated the total could become the largest ever offered in the United States.
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Washington
Treasury
New York Insurance Co
Democratic caucus called for 8 oclock
Democratic senators have gathered enough names to convene a caucus at 8 o clock this evening as announced this afternoon in Washington. The move signals organized GOP opposition and coordination among party members.
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Washington
Pomeroy Son Charged With Vagancy in Police Court
Washington judge hears Charles N. Pomeroy son of the late "Brick" Pomeroy on a vagancy charge. Described as an eccentric genius, he faces court action in the police court today.
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Washington
Charles N. Pomeroy
Brick” Pomeroy
Pomeroy
Tax Change Briefs Dealers on New Internal Revenue Law
Mrs Edith Putnam recounts instructions from Collector Flanagan on the June 14 1898 internal revenue law affecting tobacco snuff and cigar dealers with stock over 1000 pounds or 20000 cigars. Dealers must inventory stocks on June 15 and report within 30 days for tax adjustments based on old versus new rates.
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Edith Putnam
Herald
Internal Revenue Department
Flanagan
Internal Revenue Law
Fourth of July celebration endorsed by local grocer
J. J. ONeill of Waddell and ONeill praises proper Fourth of July observance and hopeful speeches to remind people of the nation's birth. He expresses long standing support for annual celebration and benefits of public discourse. The Goodman Produce company reports receipt of a car load of fine watermelons. the Herald notes being remembered by two large fat ones from the ice.
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J. J. O'Neill
Waddell & O'Neill
Goodman Produce Company
Herald
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