Forces drive Spaniards into doomed Santiago after fierce battles
From Kingston Jamaica July 2 American troops fought Friday to force the Spaniards into Santiago. Caney fell after brutal fighting with heavy American casualties and high Spanish losses. Lawton Wheeler and Inent divisions pressed Caney, Aguadores, San Juan, and Caney positions as Caney’s capture blocks retreat toward the city. Capron’s battery opened the battle, avenging his son’s death. defense now pinches Spaniards in Santiago with a secure coastal line.
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Santiago
Kingston
Jamaica
Caney
San Juan
Lawton
Wheeler
Santiago; Gen. Inent
Aguadores
Garcia
Allyn Capron
Capron
Rough Riders
Sevilla
Underwood
Helm
George C. Heary
Veite
Cornford
Keene
Bombardment at Morro and Aguadores by U S ships
On July 1 and 2 Kingston reports heavy naval action near Morro and Aguadores. The New York Gloucester and Suwanee engaged new Spanish batteries, tearing them to pieces and silencing their guns. Massachusetts lobbed heavy shells, aiding a U S advance while Morro remains in range but unfired at. Spanish fleet shells the bay as Americans press inland.
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Sampson
Kingston
New York
Gloucester
Suwanee
Morro
Aguadores
Massachusetts
Caprom
Guanta
Playa del Mste
Caney
Apua Adores
Santiago
el Pazo Ranch
Shafter
Linnton
Wheeler
Sumner
Grimes
Jouffield
Chiuftee
Lawston
Ludlow
Pearson
Ailyn Capron
Batte
EL Paza Hill
1St Paza
Dot Pazo
Helm
Underwood
Sergis
Cornford
Weight
Henry
Merrin
Keene
Barr
Mason Mitchell
Rough Riders
Sergt
Devore
William Freeman
Armstrons
Third Cavalry
Hough
el Pazo
Caney attack aims to cut Spanish retreat near Santiago
Maj gen Shafter sought to strike at Caney to place troops north of Santiago and block Spanish escape through the El Cristo pass. Miles notes the pass behind Santiago would be pivotal. if Spanish evacuated the city they would likely retreat through El Cristo, making surrender hard for US troops. Ten miles west of the bay of Santiago lies the El Cobre pass.
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Santiago
Condella
Lawton
Washington
Shafter
Caney
el Cristo
Miles
United States
Bay of Santiago
el .Cobre
Spies reach Santiago gauge naval strength and defenses
Scuttled Syboneys spies report from Kingston that American agents have returned with valuable intelligence for General Bhatter. They confirm Cervera's ships were partially dismantled and that the Reina Mercedes was scuttled to block the harbor entrance. The party provided details on Santiago’s troops and fortifications.
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Syboney
Kingston
Santiago
Valuanta
Lion
Bhatter
Cervera
Mercedes
Battle resumes under Shafter near Santiago
War department dispatches indicate renewed assault on Santiago by Gen. Shafter and troops with plans executed by dusk Friday. In New York, the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite blocks San Juan Porto Rico, replacing the St. Paul which arrived Friday night.
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Washington
War Department
Santiago
Yosemite
San Juan
New York
Porto Rico
St. Paul
Live snake found in sink at Indianapolis office
A horse hair snake seven inches long wriggled from a sink faucet in Frank S. Sawyer’s office on Market Street. Miss Doyle, a stenographer, turned on the tap and the reptile fell into her hands. Davis of the Indianapolis Water Co says it came from hair in the horses used for gallery work. The company expects completion within 40 days to prevent such intrusions. The Standard dictionary defines hairworm as a gordioid nematode, sometimes thought to be a metamorphosed horse hair.
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Frank S. Sawyer
Miss Doyle
Indianapolis Water Company
Davis
The
Water Company
Indianapolis
Weather forecast and local notices for Indianapolis
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending p. m. July 3 calls for fair weather Saturday night and Sunday. Temps rose from 78 at 7 a. m. Saturday to 89 at noon and 93 at 2 p. m. The sugar trust price fight does not affect Indianapolis trade, says David W. Coffin of the Indiana wholesale grocers. The cornerstone of the Protestant dead coness' society hospital at Senate Ave and Ohio St will be laid Sunday at 2:30 with services in English and German.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
David W. Coffin
Indiana Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Deadconess’ Society Hospital
Senate-ave
Ohio St
Acetylene Gas Safer Light for Homes and Stores
H Walcott of 142 North Pennsylvania Street notes acetylene gas as a safer lighting option than coal oil or a single lamp for homes and shops, promising easier illumination for country houses and stores.
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H. Walcott
Pennsylvania
Shafter Calls for Hospital Ship and Medical Aids
Gen. Shafter reports underestimation of losses and requests a fully equipped hospital ship, additional medical officers, supplies, and a launch. Temperature at Santiago is 108, stirring war department unease about troop welfare and projected American casualties may reach 100 killed and 500 to 600 wounded. Spaniards suffer heavy losses as American troops drive them from entrenchments.
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Washington
War Department
Shafter
Santiago
Alger
Siboney
New York
Scoves
San Juan Ryer
Battle resumes as Wheeler drives toward Santiago
Dispatch from Kingston reports Saturday morning fighting near Santiago resumed as Gen. Shafter’s forces press the assault. Wheeler’s cavalry advances, Caney captured, Yankee batteries silence Spanish guns, warships bombard forts, and the city’s fall appears imminent amid heavy casualties and a steady Franco crew effort.
Bicycle Stock Nabbed by Creditors at Massachusetts Ave
Edward W. Gilland owner of the bicycle stock at 236 Massachusetts avenue vanished after the stock was sold to satisfy creditors. His father in law David W. West 1116 Woodlawn avenue, who stood as Gilland's security, is the heaviest loser. Little is known about Gilland's whereabouts. Lap Dusters and Fly Nets referenced. Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Place.
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Massachusetts Ave
Edward W. Gilland
David W. West
Woodlawn Ave
Gilland
Broad Ripple Park Tops Local Picnic Grounds In City
Amusements note Broad Ripple park grows as the city’s favored picnic spot with nine picnics this week and more planned for next week including several for July 4. Moonlight picnics are reported. Friday night about 100 members of the First Baptist Church Sunday school enjoyed boat riding. Bath houses see heavy use.
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Broad Ripple Park
First Baptist ‘Church
THREE MORE PIRATES NABBED NEAR CUBA WATERS
Two prize ships captured by blockading fleets near the south coast of Cuba. The steamer Benit Estenger, formerly a Spanish vessel now under the British flag after a registry change, had discharged cargo at Manzanillo for Pando's forces and was en route to Jamaica when seized. The other prize was a Spanish ship. Both are under capture with repairs to be completed on the voyage down.
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Key West
Benit Estenger
Cuba
Manzanillo
Pando
Jamaica
Relief sails from New York to aid Cuba wounded
Loaded with stores and provisions the army hospital ship Relief weighed anchor for Santiago to assist wounded soldiers in Cuba. The ship carries trained nurses including Mrs J Addison Porter, wife of the president’s private secretary. Repairs on the Retief were incomplete but urgency to reach the front prompted the voyage.
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New York
Cuba
Relief
Santiago
J. Addison Porter
Mcclinky
Key West
Red O
Clara Barton
Retief
Red Cross
Stamp Act Sparks Express Stamp Tax Dispute
The new stamp act forces senders to stamp receipts for express packages. Companies refuse, shifting burden to senders. A test case in New York will decide. Local express workers warn costs could reach 350000 dollars yearly if stamps are required. No stamps were in the revenue office by noon Saturday as mail flowed in.
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D. M. Barry
Fairbanks
New York
Bicycle Thieves Target Public Library Wheels
A local report notes a surge in bicycle thefts at the public library rack. Three ladies left their bikes briefly outside Tuesday. upon return two were stolen including a new first-time rider and a wheel owned by a local daughter of BH P Fulmer and Mrs BK Collins. Additional thefts include lamps saddles locks bells and wheel parts. Small youths even knife tire treads for mischief.
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BH. P. Fulmer
BK. A. Collins
Four Churches to Run Camp Colgrove Restau rants During Knights Encampment
The K of P executive committee teams with four church groups to operate restaurants for 16 000 campers at Camp Colgrove with fewer than 1 000 tents supplied. Churches will offer rock bottom prices and pay nothing for privilege while city restaurant men sought exclusive feeding rights. Separate note mentions quashed counts in the Wade Rosenkrantz case.
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K. of P. Encampment
Camp Colgrove
Diaz Wins a Battle in Pinar del Rio Campaign
Washington reports Gen Diaz with the Sixth Cuban Army Corps defeating Spanish forces in Pinar del Rio. About 5,000 Cuban troops faced heavy enemy losses. Cuban casualties were low. Many Spanish soldiers defected, citing brutal treatment and poor rations by officers.
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Diaz
Pinar del Rio
Washington
British steamer Adula seized near Kingston
Advices from Guantanamo Bay report Captain McCalla of the Marblehead capturing the British steamer Adula. The vessel was laden with provisions and will be held pending instructions from Washington.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Guantanamo Bay
McCalla
Marblehead
Adula
Washington
Elevation Plan Discussed by Mayor and Rail Commissioners
At a Saturday conference Mayor Taggart and the Commercial club elevated railroad commission agreed to convene a September meeting of railroad representatives to discuss elevating passenger tracks. The Commercial club urged immediate steps while the mayor warned the project, costing millions, should not be rushed and questioned city liability.
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Taggart
Elevated Railroad Commission
Commercial Club
Commercial Club Commission
Riverside park land purchase eyed by Indianapolis officials
Near 1000 acres of land offered for Riverside park northest of Indianapolis with 950 acres valued at 232 895 dollars. Owners holding out for more money complicate agreement though city expects action soon. Special council meeting planned to authorize purchase and include Pogue's Run lands, park slated to open in near future. Karns gets indeterminate sentence for burglary of Theophilus Hessling home last June after a struggle and misidentification by a neighbor who knocked out two teeth during the arrest.
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Tageart
Riverside Park
Indianapolis
Pogue’s Run
Karns
John Karns
Bank Assessments and Board of Review Details
The board of reviewFriday assessed several Indianapolis banks including Fletcher National Indiana Capital National Bank of Indiana and Marion Trust Company. Noted increases in capitalization included Fletcher from 4000 to 100000 and Marion Trust from 525000 to 550000. Additional figures show Bank of Indiana at 170000 and Capital National at 240000 with other totals around 810000 and four hundred thousand dollars.
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Board of Review
Indianapolis
Fletcher National
Indiana
Capital National
Bank of Indiana
Marion
Trust, Company
Thormepany
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White House
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Sharmes
Kabi
Pandos Anon
Michigan Regiment
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Newark
Harvard
Vulcan
Strawmyer &Nilius
Express
Paradise
Albert F. Wade
EB. W. Rosenkrantz
Mount Vernon National Bank
Baker
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