Burlington Route Excursions and 1898 Ticket Offers
Biennial meeting of the Federation of Women’s Clubs in Denver June 16 to 17 with travels offered. North American Turners convention in San Francisco. International Mining Congress at Lake City. Summer Touriste Rates to Colorado points from June 1 to September 15, 1898. Sans-Mississippi Exposition in Omaha with tickets on sale June 1 to October 30, 1898. For details contact ticket agent B and Q. P. E HeFin agent.
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Federation ‘of Women’s Clubs
Denver
Turners
San Francisco
International Mining Congress
Be Lake City
Colorado
Omahha
Neb
Market prices for crops and livestock summarized
Grain and seed quotes show corn 25 to 30 cents per bushel oats 20 to 22 cents per bushel Bye 30 to 38 cents per bushel Timothy seed 80 cents to 1.00 per bushel Clover seed 2.00 to 2.50 Wheat unsettled 0.80 bushel baled hay 6.00 to 8.00 per ton loose hay 5.50 to 6.50 Hogs 3.60 to 3.80 fat steers 4.00 to 4.50 cows and heifers 2.50 to 3.00 stockers 3.50 to 4.50 fat sheep 3.00 to 4.00 hides 0.06 lb butter 0.08 to 0.124 lb eggs 0.07 to 0.08 per dozen potatoes 0.60 to 0.75 per bushel apples 0.75 to 1.00 onions 0.75 to 1.25 per bushel.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Michigan
Texas
Milwaukee Grain
To Cure Constipation Forever With Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An old advertisement claims Cascarets Candy Cathartic will relieve constipation. It offers 10c or 2c options and promises full refund if C C C fails.
Money test rates. Is to loan on easy terms and low
Ragged lines advertise money rates and loan terms from Raney and Simmons. The fragment suggests offers on easy terms and low rates, with names and a possible business context but lacks full details.
Guantanamo Engagement Kills Four Marines
Huntington battalion of marines repels a Spanish rush near Guantanamo Bay for thirteen hours. Four Marines killed and one wounded include Assistant Surgeon John Blair Gibbs of Richmond Virginia, with Spanish losses unknown. Marines capture hill position and raise the US flag as transports and warships escort the force toward Santiago de Cuba.
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Santiago de Cuba
Huntington's Picked Is Safe at Carmenera Camp
United States Marines under Lieutenant R W Huntington repulsed a night attack at Guantanamo Bay. Four Americans were killed including Surgeon J B Gibbs and Private Dumrisky. Reinforcements landed from the Texas and Marblehead as also two rapid fire guns. Spaniards later opened fire from two guns but were silenced by ships. The camp was abandoned for a safer position near the harbor.
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Huntington
Oregon
Yosemite
Guantanamo
Fisherman's Point
Infantera del Principe No. 3
McCailla
Marblehead
United States Camp
Guantanamo Bay
Kingston
Jamaica
Associated Press
R. W. Huntington
J. B. Gibbs
New York City
Smith
McGwgan
Dumrisky
McGowan
Neville
Shaw
Company D
Dr. Gibbs
Spain
Cadiz
Cervera
Santiago
Department
War Board
United States
Crest Hill
First Division of the Army Sailed for War Under Shafter
Under command of Major General Shafter the first division of the United States army sailed last night from Key West for Cuba to aid in the war effort. The fleet convoyed by a strong naval force left in the late hours, bound for Havana and the front.
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Washington
Shafter
United States Army
Key West
Spain Eyes Peace Proposals Via France or Austria
Madrid note cites Senor Merino private secretary to Sagasta saying Spain will accept any peace proposal that comes from the enemy only if it does not originate there. The secretary adds international mediation would be welcome if France or Austria initiates the move.
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Spain
France
Austria
Dewey Reports Manila Battle Details Two Mines Exploded
The navy department received Admiral Dewey's written Manila battle report. It confirms two submarine mines exploded as the squadron advanced, though too far to affect the engagement. Dewey praises his officers and men and mentions Captain Wildes by name, with no reference to any coffee drinking episode.
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Washington
Navy Department
Manila
Dewey
Wildes
Cuban rebels and US ships clash at Guan Tanamo bay
In Kingston Jamaica a Wednesday action near Caimanera saw the Marble Head Yankee and St. Louis force Spaniards from batteries into town. Two gunboats cut the Haytien cable as Cuban rebels aided the ships in a warm fight.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Caimanera
Marblehead
Yankee
St. Louis
Bay of Guantanamo
Barkley Nominated for Brigadier General
President nominates James H. Barkley of Springfield Illinois to be brigadier general of volunteers. The action reported from Washington notes the confirmation request and official designation.
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Barkley
Washington
James H. Barkley
Springfield
Ills
Young Napoleon No More in Wheat Boom
Chicago June 14 Joseph Leiter faced a crushing setback after his major wheat deal collapsed. Reports say he ordered trades closed at the open and liquidated about 8 million bushels in Chicago. A trustee arrangement was set up as Leiter could not meet required margins, with the heaviest losses tied to European ventures amid good crops abroad.
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Chicago
Joseph Leiter
Leiter
War Revenue Bill Passes In House And Senate
Washington reports the house adopted the conference report on the war revenue bill by a 84 to 76 vote with Brewster Henry Hill Littauer and McIntire voting no and Cummings Driggs Fitzgerald McAleer and McClellan voting yes The following day the senate approved the measure after four hours of debate by 48 to 22 with all Republicans voting for and adjourned until Monday
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Washington
House
Brewster
Henry
Connecticut
Hill
Littauer
McIntire
Cummings
Driggs
Fitzgerald
McAleer
McClellan
Senate
Prohibitionists Name Ticket After Nebraska Convention
Nebraska Prohibitionists wrap up state convention with a mass meeting and nominate a ticket led by Governor R. V. Muir and lieutenant governor N. C. Lowne. The platform centers on liquor traffic and echoes the national party stance.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
R. V. Muir
N. C. Lowne
Charles R. Lawson
C. C. Crowell
Hiram Burch
8. C. Upton
National Party
Crop notes from Iowa show acreage and condition June 1
Des Moines Iowa June 138 Director Sage of the Iowa crop service reports crop condition and acreage as of June 1 Wheat acreage 1 484 682 up 216 394 winter 101 spring 104 Corn 8 396 286 down 213 859 condition 101 last year 79 Oats 4 299 243 down 106 539 condition 105 last year 88 Hay 2 230 455 up 71 121 condition 106
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Des Moines
Sage
Iowa Crop Service
Boy Drowns Bathing in Ohio River
Evansville Indiana June 14 Allen Hensell age 25 drowned while bathing in the Ohio river. The body was not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Allen Hensell
Ohio River
Invasion of Cuba Advance Reported From Key West
Washington reports the first invasion force for Cuba has sailed from Key West. Thirty two transports carrying over 15 000 officers and men head toward Santiago aided by battleships and cruisers. Cable work will restore official lines and enable direct contact with commanders.
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Washington
Cuba
Key West
War Department
Santiago
Sampson
Admiral Sarmpson
Guantanamo
Manila unrest eases as capital braces against revolt
A Madrid dispatch from Manila dated June 8 reports slight improvement. It notes continued resolve in the capital to resist, high spirit among the people, increased defences, new volunteer battalions, and two months of victuals on hand while insurgents have not attacked.
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Madrid
Manila
Republicans of Kansas Convention Nominates Stanley for Governor
Hutchinson June 9 The Republican state convention met until 1 am naming W E Stanley of Wichita on the second ballot for governor. Also chosen were W J Burley for representative at large and W R Smith, H E Richters, G A Clark, G E Cole, Frank K Grimes, A A Goddard, and Frank Nelson for various state offices. The platform endorses the national administration and McKinley policy in peace and war.
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Hutchinson
Kan
W. E. Stanley
Wichita
W. J. Burley
Nemaha County
Supreme Court
W. R. Smith
Kansas City
H. E. Richters
Morris County
George A. Clark
Geary County
George E. Cole
Crawford County
Frank K. Grimes
Wichita County
A. A. Goddard
Topeka
Frank Nelson
McPherson County
National Republican
McKinley
Bartley’s 20-Year Penitentiary Sentence Upheld
In Lincoln Nebraska on June 10 the state supreme court affirmed the twenty year penitentiary sentence of ex State Treasurer Joseph S Bartley. Bartley was convicted of stealing 350000 dollars in state funds.
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Lincoln, Neb
Joesph
Bartley
Supreme Court
Keifer Nominated for Major General in Volunteers
Nomination sent to the senate names Warren J. Keifer of Ohio to be a major general of volunteers. The announcement lists Keifer among several nominations submitted for confirmation in Washington.
War News In Brief June 8 190? Progress Of The War
The American fleet under Admiral Sampson bombards Santigo destroying fortifications. Spanish reports claim casualties and loss of the Reina Mercedes. US troops land at Baiquiri and engage Spanish forces. Maria Teresa reportedly sunk. Troops depart Tampa for Santiagos. Spanish surrender in the Philippines noted. Monitor Monterey sails for Manila with Brutus. Currents on the Hampton Roads arrival of Buffalo and Harvard. Winslow named consul at Liege. Dyas arrest for theft. Twenty second Pennsylvania GOP convention renominates Dalzell. Oregon reelects governor by wide margin. legislature remains Republican.
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Sampson
Santiago
Madrid
Cervera
Reina Mercedes
Baiquiri
Maria Teresa
Tampa
Santiagos
Philippines
Monterey
Brutus
Manila
Buffalo
Harvard
Hampton Roada
Alfred A Winslow
Hammond (Ind.) Tribune
Liege
Belgium
Robert Dyas
Evarts, Choate & Beaman
Lawyers
New York
Pennsylvania
John Dalzell
Oregon
Five American Warships Bombard Caimanera and Other War News
Five U S warships bombarded Caimanera fortifications near Guantanamo Bay causing Spanish retreat and house damage. Madrid rumors say Manila garrison surrendered to Americans. General Shafter heads toward Santiago with 27000 troops. Washington censor approves message. Manila expedition ships secured. Second expedition sailing next Wednesday. Sergeant Robert Dyer dies at Camp Thomas. Reina Mercedes sunk at Santiago de Cuba with five sailors and twenty nine marines killed.
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Caimanera
Guantanamo Bay
Manila
Madrid
Shafter
Tampa
Santiago
Washington
War Department
Robert Dyer
Aurora
Camp Thomas
Santiago de Cuba
War updates unfold as Santiago falls to Americans
Friday reports from Cape Haytien claim Santiago has been captured by the Americans. Spain's queen regent appeals to the pope for peace while Madrid secret talks trigger the Cacia squadron to sail with sealed orders. Governor General Augusti warns of dwindling support from home amid consternation in Spain. House passes war revenue bill 154 to 107. Macias imprisons Walter Bett at Puerto Rico harbor, fueling international tension. Carranza and du Bose face expulsion from Canada.
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Cape Haytien
Santiago
Spain
Madrid
Cacia
Augusti
Philippines
House
Macias
Puerto Rico
Walter Bett
Bett
San Juan
Carranza
Senor du Bose
Canada
Invasion Forces Accelerate as Cuba Action Looms
Dispatches from Tampa report the invasion army ready to sail for Cuba with war plans unsettled. Basquiri bombardment cited from Havana while Santiago preparations hint at land and sea attack. Senate approves war revenue bill awaiting presidential signature and 600 Marines land at Guantanamo Bay under Lt. Colonel Huntington to secure a new naval base.
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Tampa
Cuba
Havana
Basquiri
Santiago
Jamaica
Senate
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Monterey
Manila
San Diego
Illinois
Chickamauga
Volunteers Leave Camp McKinney for Jacksonville
Orders from Washington sent last night to begin the invasion of Cuba at once. The volunteers left Camp McKinney yesterday and head toward the theater of operations.
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Camp McKinney
Jacksonville
Washington
Cuba
Marines Repel Spaniards at Guantanamo in Fierce Fight
Marines landed at Guantanamo fought a strong Spaniard defense with heavy losses on both sides. Four Americans were killed and one wounded, while Spanish casualties were believed heavy. The first U S division reached Key West after leaving Tampa.
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Guantanamo
General Shafter
Key West
Tampa
Santiago
Manila
Santiago Harbor
Wlinels Infantry
Jacksonville
Fitzhugh Lee
Chickamauga Park
Georgia
War News From Cuba and Manila Headlines
United States forces move toward Cuba from Key West and aim to arrive near Santiago by Thursday. If Hawaii annexation fails, McKinley may seize the islands in wartime. Spanish premier’s aide says Madrid will accept any peace not from the enemy. Manila troops ordered aboard for transport sailing tomorrow. Dewey’s Manila battle report reaches Washington.
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United States Army of Invasion
Cuba
Key West
Santiago
Hawaii
McKinley
Madrid
Brussels
Manila
Fred Grant
Illinois
Culver
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Notable deaths and trials headline Chicago
Judge Julius F Grinnell dies suddenly in Chicago at Illinois Trust and Savings Bank. He was famed for prosecutions in anarchist cases. Dr John A Larrabee Louisville physician dies aged 48. The sixth annual Wisconsin State Federation of Labor convenes in LaCrosse. An explosion at St Johns Bluff kills John J O Rourke and Edward Houston injuring Lt Hart A. The Twickenham schooner captured by St Louis near Cuba. About 200000 worth of ammunition expended in Santiago bombardment on June 6.
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Julius F. Grinnell
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago
H Pardom
John D. Hart
Han d'Or
Plaudit
St. John’s Bluff
St. John's River
Pla
John J. O’ Rourke
Edward Houston
Hart
Twickenlam
St. Louis
Cuba
John A. Larrabee
Louisville
Bright
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
LaCrosse
Santiago
Chicago Republican nominations renominated slate in Cook County
Congressional district conventions were held yesterday in Cook County with James R. Mann William R. Lorimer Hugh R. Belknap George E. White and George E. Foss renominated. Resolutions praised the national administration and the war with Spain.
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Chicago
Cook County
James R. Mann
William R. Lorimer
Hugh R. Belknap
George E. White
George E. Foss
Spain
Markets Report from Chicago and Midwest Quotations
Chicago and Milwaukee market notes list grain and livestock prices. Wheat, corn, oats, pork, cattle, and sheep quotes show daily openings and closings, with receipts and ranges for hogs, cattle, and lambs. St Louis and St Paul data mirror declines and steady levels across grains.
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Calfornia Fie Syrup Co
California
California Fig Syrup CO
Louisville, Ky
Bandia
Cal
New York, N.Y
A.updegraff
Giroceries
Np Canned Goods
L.C Phillips
Southwest Corner Square
LCF
Burlington
Fairfield Markets
Bears
Dauntfleas
Mole
Nicholas
John Blair Gibbs
Major Gibbs
Richmond
Chas. H. Smith
Smallwood
William Dunphy
Gloucester
Mass
James McColgan
Stoneham
Glass
Spicer
Port Tampa
Naval War Board
Indiana
Thuntington
Mien
Carmenera
Napoleon NO
Hawkeye State
Republicans
Kansas
Panther
Port Caimanera
Ladrone
Caroline Islands
Merritt
Philippine Army of Occupation
Forty-ninth Regiment
Lowa
Chicago Grain and Produce
Milwaukee
Northern
St Louis
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