Great Battle Near Caimanera in Cuban Bay
Care Harriex Haiti June 9 reports a major naval bombardment at Caimanera in Guantanamo Bay. Five American ships shelled fortifications at 5:30 am, destroying houses and driving Spaniards into Caimanera town. Spaniards plan a last resistance at Santiago and Caimanera before burning Caimanera to hinder landings. cables to the area were cut, hampering updates.
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Care Harriex
Haiti
Caimanera
Guantenamo
Santiago
Cimanera
Bay of
Guantanamo
Cunha
Spanish Nerve and naval actions in Cuba noted
A semi official note from Maprin describes an American fleet bombardment of Santiago de Cuba under Admiral Sampson with three attacks on Spanish batteries. The report claims American losses were heavy, around 1500, and that the Reina Mercedes cruiser was sunk. Vizcaya and Furor damaged near Santiago. Additional items include union remarks in Scranton and political commentary from Paris on Anglo American relations and a report of Judge Grinnell’s death and Grosvenor’s annexation move in Washington.
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Maprin
Santiago de Cuba
Sampson
Vizcaya
New York
Kingston
Jamaica
Furor
Santiago
Brooklyn
Invading Army Fleet Sets Out for Cuba in Grand Convoy
Washington reports detail a planned invasion fleet of about 56 transports and 19 warships led by the battleship Indiana to accompany some 25,000 troops. Officials halt movement to maintain secrecy while Spanish ships rumored in the North Atlantic prompt caution. 50 transports plus 16 naval escorts ready to sail from Florida, forming a vast maritime procession expected to dwarf earlier naval displays.
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Washington
Cuba
Indiana
North Atlantic
Nba
Florida
War Department
Not Ready for Peace Mr Balfour Declares No Cuban Ceasefire Will Likely
In the British house of commons A J Balfour states Britain will promote peace but action requires reasonable chance of acceptance by both sides and an agreement. He cites no sufficient ground for intervention regarding Cuba or the Spanish American war. Ottawa reports deny deportation of spies Da Bose and Carranza, noting crown lacks power. only parliament can pass a special act. In San Francisco the Iowa volunteers arrive and Red Cross serves breakfast before marching to militia camp.
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Mr. Balfour
England
Loxynox
House of Common
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
Cuba
du Lose
Carranza
Ottawa
Ont
Senor da Bose
Canada
United States
David Kennedy
Bright
Joax J. Nez
North Eighth Street
Philadelphia
Neill
New Swindle on Trains Catches Nice Dressers
A New York Times report recounts a swindle involving a conductor and a well dressed man on streetcars. A passenger recalls paying 10 cents and receiving 5 cents back, then arguing over who owed whom, while another passenger says a quarter confused change and led to loss of 20 cents. The exchange underscores how appearance can mask trickery and leaves readers wary of small coin swaps during rides.
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Adam
F. T
New York Times
Ear Restoration Proves Curative In Hundreds Of Cases
Modern science restores the ear to health in hundreds of cases once deemed incurable. Delaying treatment can cause lasting damage. Annie Rolfe’s polypus case was cured. she praises the result after years of lasting relief. Dr. Sadler now partners with Dr. A Sigmann of Vienna to offer combined expertise.
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Annie Rolfe
Forty-fifth St
Pittsburg
Sadler
Penn Ave
A. Sigmann
University of Vienna
Austria
King Otto of Bavaria and His First Love
A Serlin Dispatch account from London Daily News tells how King Otto, troubled by illness and emotional turmoil, learned that Countess L. whom he loved as a youth lay dangerously ill. In 1867 at a picnic, Otto courted Countess L. before they were separated. she entered a convent while he returned to Munich with the king.
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Otto
Bavaria
Countess L
Munich
Serlin Dispatch
London Daily News
Do You Want a Daily War Time Deal
Do You want a daily newspaper deal during war times. The Progress offers clubbing rates with Pittsburg daily Times and Commercial Gazette and New York World. Cash payment required, arrearages must be cleared. Address orders to The Progress Indiana Pa.
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Progress
Pittsburg Daily Times
Pittsburg
Daily Commercial Gazette
New York World
Indiana
Notice by Administrators on Debt Settlement
Jacob Garman firm owes no goods sale for six months. All debtors urged to call immediately and settle to save costs. Administrators Joax D. Garman and Jeremiah Garman seek prompt action.
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Jacob Garman
Joax D. Garman
Jeremiah Garman
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Amherst College
Europe
Holyoke Transcript
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Tanoma Road
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Dixonville
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Indias
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Plumville
J. N. Cochran & CO
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The
New York Life Insurance Company
H. J. Altsman
Farmers’ Bank
CO. S. Apple
A House
Penn’a
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Patienia
Mte
Lead Institute of Medicine
A. T. Hilder
Michigan Ave
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Isaac Beck
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