Spain Seeks Peace as War Hopes Fade in Madrid
London dispatch reports Madrid moving to seek an honorable peace with the powers as Spain shows diminishing prospects of continued war. Duke Antonio de Rio engages ambassadors while Augustin prepares to negotiate and hold out if reinforcements reach the Philippines.
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LONDON
Madrid
Daly Wau
Spain
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peice
Ahnoti de Rio
Spamak
Vienne
Senor Angeria
Lustre
Gener Augustl
Admirl Dewes
Philippines
Official reticence on Cuban engagement today
Washington reports war department officials kept details secret about U S troop movements and possible Cuban action. Navy observers spotted ships near Havana while officials debated blockade risks and readiness.
Monthly report details progress on battleship and torpedo boat construction
The monthly report lists progress across multiple shipyards and vessels. Key items include the Wascons n Fen torpedo bows under construction, various 40 to 220 knotters, and specific builds like Lowan & Shnotter at Aforan Bios Seattle 985 per cent and Farragut 30 knotter at Union Tron Works 50 per cent. The Dahlgren 0hnott er at Bath Iron Works 3 per cent, Tom Graven 40 knotter at Bath Iron Works 50 per cent, Devi and Fox 220 knotters at Wok & Zwenker Portland Ore 82 per cent, Mackenzie 0 knotter at Charles Hillman Philadelphia 93 per cent, and the Plunger submarine boat at Columbian Iron Works Baltimore noted as under way with special attention to Holland work.
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views
Cramp & Sons
Alabama
Lion Iron Works
Low
Charles Hillman
Philadelphia
Columbian Iron Works
Struggle for Santiago Deepens As Blockade Tightens
Report from June 1898 describes Commodore Schley and Admiral Sampson closing in on Santiago de Cuba. Insurgents provide harbor map showing large Spanish fleet, excluding the destroyer Terror, near Blanco batteries. News states Spanish force reduced to about 6000 troops, poorly fed, while stalemate and expected starvation pressure grow. St Paul supports coal capture aiding blockade efforts.
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OLT
SANELAGO
CUBA
avie Kingston Samana
Santito de Cuba
iues
Schley
Santiago
Sharp
Cape Verde
Terror
Admiral Sampsons arial
Sartilaye
Cerveras
National Sedan report on Manila telegram satire
A National Sedan telegram reported by Daily News claims Captain General Augusti’s message on Manila was muted before publication, accusing Spain of preying on the Philippines while ready to abandon Cuba. The piece notes government hesitation, a drift toward surrender to Admiral Dewey, and rising anxiety over American action affecting Spanish forces.
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LONDON
Madrid
Daily News
Hondave
France
Augusti
Manila
Philippines
Cuba
huch
Spain
Dewey
Santa
naval
Unclear OCR note on transit and trade terms
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a schooner from the Bahamas, Hart sos value and deportation inquiry. It references the cycle system, Cuba, and a U S communication context with unclear dates and individuals. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
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nanan
Bahamas
Santago Cebu
Cuba Isolated As Invading Army Prepares Landing
Fragmented OCR reports describe Cuba cut off from UK lines and the invasion force securing Simtity harbor. Details cite a diplomatic exchange plan rejected by Madrid and military steps under a Santo Domingo authority as Someting, with torential emphasis on the international communication blackout and pending public events next Wednesday.
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Simtity
Adal Simpson
govinet
Santrige
eschang
Cuba
army of myvas
Sampson Victorious in Preliminary Bombardment of Santiago
Newspaper bulletin reports Admiral Sampson bombarded the forts at Santiago de Cuba and silenced works within two thousand yards. Officials caution on full details while noting Sampson has broad powers and is ready for a larger landing operation. Critics see cautious praise but await fuller confirmation of embarkation and troop movements from Tampa.
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WASIINGTON
Associated Press
Santiago
Admiral Sampson
Secretary of the Navy
SAMPSON
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teain
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The New Bonds Will be Placed on the Market
Fragmented OCR notes outline treasury plans to unite offers for bonds supporting Spain loans. Mentions committees drafts and officials preparing ahead for bond issues and market readiness.
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WASHINGTON
treisury
ada
Junction Effecidid Cuban Insurgents Ready to Greet
Advices from Santiago de Cuba dated Monday midnight report a bombardment resuming after a brief pause. It notes a believed junction between American forces and Cuban insurgents near Daiquiri, east of Guadores, near the railway line to Santiago.
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Associated Press
CAPL
Santiago de Cube
Daiquiri
guadores
nexr
Santiago
War Officials Discredit Landing Troops At Sea
Washington reports dispatches show military authorities dispute details of a landing operation. Correspondents describe conflicting accounts between fleet units and shore defenses, as officials critique the sequence and success of the landing during tense engagements.
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A Protectorate Plan for the Philippines Problem
London dispatch from The Times correspondent outlines Aguinaldo proposing a native administration under an American protectorate. He would lead with an advisory council, govern as a dictatorship during conquest, then form a republic in assembly. He orders protection of European Chinese and US properties and noncombatants.
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Philippines
LONDON
The
Houstons
Times
Aguinaldo
couscil
guinaldo
Oregon in Line Lorisand Play by Play of 25 Counties
Fragmented OCR shows incomplete election tally notes with party labels Geer Republican King Fusionist Veates Dustonist Woods Republican Donaldson Lusiosust Moody and Meson among others. Counts appear garbled and indicate multiple district results with Republican majorities and party opposition across counties.
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Geer
Tmsu
Longurs
Woods
Donaldson
Moody
Pepubifear
LEO
Democratic State Central Committee to decide state convention site
The Democratic State central committee will meet on Saturday to choose the location for the state convention. Santa Cruz delegates favor San Francisco, while others support a September meeting in Berkeley. The party seeks unity amid differing views and strong Republican competition.
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FRANCISCO Sime
Democratic State central committee
Saturdev
Santa Cruz
Pitch Held on Charge of Assault With Deadly Weapon
Thomas Pitch faces a superior court appearance following an accusation that he assaulted Attorney Charles Murr with a deadly weapon and with intent to commit murder. Bail was set at $3009.
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Thomas Pitch
Charles Murr
Pitch
bai
Caimanera Bombarded By Spanish Forces Near Santiago
Reports describe a heavy bombardment of Caimanera by American ships at dawn. Spanish defenders reportedly retreated to the town as cables linking Cuba to Camarena and Santiago were cut, hindering communications and prompting fear of a landing at Guantanamo Bay.
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Camanera
Cuintymamo
Cumbert
Santiago
Calmanera
hun Carmanera
Guantanamo
Camanert iv
Cuba
Cairnert
Cumanera
Cuminery
Cammaneri
Sintiiye
Sintlite
Santingo
Cape Hay
mi bucht
Prominent official report on midweek event and investigation
The report notes the official inquiry into the incident at midweek, citing cessation of work by the cited organization and the focus on the circumstances surrounding the event. Authorities emphasize the importance of the condition and safety measures amid ongoing reviews.
Honors for Hobson and His Comrades to Congress
Washington directs Admiral Sampson to prepare and forward a formal report on the gallant action of Hobson and his crew aboard the Merrimack plus a note of praise to the President. A recommendation for promotion and honors is likely but not confirmed, with emphasis on Hobson and his men while others may be considered.
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WASHINGTON
dent
Santun
Fei Richmond
Hobson
sts
Hobon
nimme Hobson
horer
Grave Situation in Manila As Revolt Expands Across Cavite
Capt. General August's letter dated June 3 reports widespread panic in Cavite with towns and villages seized by rebel bands. Zapote line crews defend against attacks as Manila faces land assault from Bulacan, Laguna, and nearby provinces. Rumors of Spanish authorities seeking aid while distrust spreads among natives and volunteers amid ongoing communications breakdown. General Correa and ministers travel to meet the Queen. reports claim Manila street unrest and partial occupation by rebels.
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Mania
MADRID
Ceneral Agus
dt Mania
ARuide
cat Dam
Cavite
Mam
Bulucin Lagm
Yaron
Manita atl
mda sa Lam
Correa minster
af marine
astes
Garrison Duty In Francisco Sixth Cah Ria Volunteers Prepared
The Sixth California volunteers expect to be fully deployed by next Saturday evening. Within a week the regiment’s newer companies will be distributed to duty locations. Captain Dasher transfers relieve artillery units on a Pensisal island while Captain Duncan’s Central Company prepares to move. Company I under Giottan ventures to Santa Cro for powder works duty before week’s end. The Fifth Company expects to be paid off by July first for two months of service.
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FRANCISCO
Cah ria
Charles Dasher
Alettriz Island
Benuy
Cap TAN
Beurcia Company I
Giottan buever
Santa Cro
Wreckers Invite San Prainceso Harbor Disturbance
Private advices from Washington state the United States government will use Spain's ships in Manila harbor intercepted by Admiral Dewey's guns in a move to enforce actions against the Spanish fleet.
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SAN PRAINCESCO
Washingto
United States
iSpania hs seels
Wamle harbor
Admiral Deweys gunn
Liincisco
i Whaitein & Son
Wooltil &C
Alum baking powder comparison note
A reader comments that alum baking powder is about 15 percent as strong as Schubuig's two vent solution and notes pracatl is stronger than vinegar.
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Schubuig
Shafter 5 Off for Cuba Force Outbound to Santiago
The Expeditionary Force under General Shafter sails to Cuba for the Santiago campaign. The infantry totals 1600 men with engineers, signal corps, artillery, and support units. transport by steamers, with Helena gunboat and Ban Croft training ship involved. The flotilla aims to reach Santiago by Sunday, with telegraph lines and daily press coverage expected.
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Tarst
New York
Trirty
secone
Michuin
Ohio
Furst District of Colorabin
Maryland
India
Pennsylvania
signal corps
Shafter
fore
Helena
Bancroft
Ceneral Shafters
Santiago
Santiago de Cubs
Santiago Affair Heavy Casualties on Reina Mercedes
London reports from Madrid say during the Santiago engagement the Reina Mercedes took shells twice striking the Virgasa and once the destroyer Sor. The ship suffered 39 total casualties including its captain five seamen and twenty one marines killed, with a lieutenant and eleven men wounded. Loyalist volunteers aided in the defense as batteries opposed the attacking fleet.
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Reina Mecedes
LONDON
Madrid
the
Standard
I- 15
Santiago
Vircasa
Sor
Tuina Mercedes
Acosta
aieutenant
Zocara
Cetryerts
Amuni
Gispatche
Metro fort
seseratime
tivesm
tyr
Peftor for Governor Mponta Rae June $18 United States
Fragmentary OCR recalls a governor race note with Rae Mponta and votes about consent, a liaison, and an interview. It mentions a vote to seat a delegate, suffrage, and a mutenat action amid a political dispute.
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MPONTA Rae
United Stites
JI fet
Vi Petter
cala
Treasurer Widbers Shortage Amid City Insurance Recovery
In San Francisco a lengthy examination of Treasurer Widbers unfolded before the court as witnesses detailed the citys insurance recovery process. The morning session featured testimony from Withew de La Montinya and Tulse Picheroda, highlighting delays caused by technical issues and the expectation that the hearing would be brief.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Mivtland
Thasar
Tulse Picheroda
fragmentary historic notice with scattered names and figures
The readable elements mention multiple names and numbers scattered across a damaged page segment. Entities likely include geographic places and potential dates or prices, but crucial details are obscured by OCR errors. The record preserves the fragmented references without reconstructing a full event or outcome.
Contraband Case: Government Secrets Alleged in Prosecution
A government secrecy case alleges that secret service files show hundreds of tons of cow were supplied to Spanish authorities by dealers in the service. Prosecutors may push charges against a prominent figure tied to the affair.
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Pasture and cattle outlook in California drought impact
June 9 report notes pasture spread in foothills and mountain meadows extending fodder supply. 40 000 herd moved to northern counties. 160 000 acres irrigable land in Kings County. 6 000 quarts of dairy output on Lajon ranch. Rain improves crop conditions across the state.
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SAFERANCISCO
Aituma
kings
great Lajon
laught
California
los U
Whitney Led U S Artil lery to Porto Rico Invasion Plans
Lieutenant Whitney sailed from Puerto Rico aboard the Arden Rose to observe military strength and preparations for potential occupation by American forces. Reports claim 10 000 volunteer troops and 4200 regulars could be deployed, with guesses on future actions and delays affecting the island’s fate.
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NEW YORK
Whitney
United States
Cuba
Burts
Arden Rose
Forte Rico
war department
sland Iea
uthan
department
Ucops
howes
Notoriety and Telecommunication Links Across Oceans
The fragment references Lig Dose Notoriety Micka Bennett and forrec Atlant cables spanning the globe, transmitting via electric bell to Europe, amid wartime Spain and a Pacific Coast commercial move. It mentions Parker Lyon and a warning to blow the whistle as a steamer departs, with scattered allusions to destruction and Pompeii.
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Pacific
Francisco
Spain
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Pompeu
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