American Troops Advance Toward Santiago Near Front
From near Santiago the U S Army pushes toward the city with four field batteries and long wagon trains while Chaffee Lawton and Wheeler scout ahead. Rios reports 5000 Spanish troops moving from Manzanillo to join Linares. The Cuban general Rabí moves to intercept, skirmishes continue, and naval orders detach the hull Te from the flying squadron to the North Atlantic squadron.
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Roops
Rios
Shafter
Pando
Manzanillo
Santiago
Linares
Rabi
Siboney
Basquiri
Engineers Build Roads to Speed Santiago Advance
Troops face delays near Santiago due to lack of roads and subsistence supply. engineers and pressed pacifices have built bridges and a military road, enabling wagon trains to reach the front. General Shafter aims to start the assault as soon as three days of rations are stocked. Signal corps keep telegraph links between front and headquarters.
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Playa del Este
Cuba
Santiago
Shafter
Manzanillo
Signal Corps
Wheeler
Plan to seize Guantanamo and open port proposed
Kingston Jamaica June 30 said to be under consideration a bold move to capture Guantanamo town then declare the port open. A naval officer urged Commander McCalla who may execute the coup as Gen Shafter’s troops near Santiago. Marines seek action amid advancing army and retreating Spaniards.
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Guantanamo Bay
Kingston
Jamaica
Guantanamo
McCalla
Shafter
Santiago
Linares
Port Antonio
Last Stand Fears as Spanish Holdout in Santiago
Report from Santiago notes Spanish forces plan a desperate defense after dynamiting a steel railroad bridge near Morro castle. Cuban spy sightings place American advance lines in view from city streets as Admiral Sampson’s fleet launches coordinated assault to silence harbor guns within 49 minutes.
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Chicago
Santiago
Morro Castle
Aguadorer
Sampson
United States
Spy captured by Rough Riders in Cuba
June 7 Kingston dispatch reports a Spanish spy found in a tree near the American camp and executed by Cuban forces after capture. The article notes Miss Clara Barton arriving with two surgeons and five nurses to aid the wounded, and Sergt Elwell of the Second Infantry dying from heat prostration.
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Basquiri
Kingston
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Clara Barton
Texas
Sergt. Elwell
Direct line to Shafter to reach advancing army
The War Department expects direct communication with Gen. Shafter by Thursday. A land line from Siboney to Savilla will be completed and a station at Aguadores was considered but Siboney chosen to avoid fire from Morro and to keep Washington in touch with the advance guard.
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Washington
War Department
Shafter
Siboney
Savilla
Aguadores
Sampson Shell Morro
Shatter
Great Siege Guns at Santiago Predicted to Break Defenses
June 20 reporting on military plans for Santiago where U S officers expect siege guns to batter Spanish fortifications from hidden earthworks and hills while infantry enters after a three hour bombardment. The piece notes Spaniards in earthworks and houses would be unable to respond effectively.
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Washington
Santiago
Linares
Shafter
U. S. Artillery
Yankee squadron bulletin reports Guantanamo action and mine data
Navy bulletin from June 16 on the flagship New York describes the destruction of a Guantanamo fort by Texas and Marblehead, mine info from the Spanish mines, and a minor engagement at Caimanera. It notes casualties, Spanish force losses near the marine camp, and a dawn bombardment of Santiago forts with no ship hits.
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Washington
Navy Department
Squadron
New York
Guantanamo
Texas
Marblehead
Caimanera
Yankee
Cienfuegos
Purissimia Concepcion
Kingston
Santiago
Soldier compares gun range to sailor counting miles
The passage notes how a U S artilleryman counts the gun’s reach on both hands as effectively as a Yankee sailor. It implies if Spaniards understood this they would defend hills soon to be fortresses, while their ignorance leaves positions for opposing forces to use.
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United States
Navy to send eastern squadron to Spanish coast
The navy department plans to move Commodore Watson's fleet to the Spanish coast with an attached refrigerating ship Port Chalmers to supply fresh beef. The Port Chalmers will be fitted for service, and Watson's force is not expected to sail for a week or more, possibly joining Sampson off Santiago on Thursday.
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Washington
Navy Department
Collers
Modorn Watson
Port Chalmers
New York
Spain
Watson
Camara
Sampson
Santiago
Spanish fleet under Admiral Camara runs low on coal
London June 30. The Spanish fleet under Admiral Camara has ample coal but seeks to replace used bunkers after sailing from Cadiz to Pere Said. The Egyptian government refused permission to take on coal, noting Camara already possessed a plentiful supply.
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London
Camara
Cadiz
Pere Said
Steamers Isla De Luzon and Ignacio Loyala Sail From Cadiz
Gibraltar dispatch reports the Isla De Luzon and Ignacio Loyala departing Cadiz for an unspecified destination. Officials hint at a possible mission to Porto Rico, but speculation leans toward a private departure to unknown seas.
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New York
Gibraltar
Isla de Luzon
Ignacio Loyala
Cadiz
Porto Rico
Muat Labsh
Grotesque theories swirl over vanished ships and routes
The write up notes how the public fills idle moments with playful amateur diplomacy. Street corners and cafes buzz with outrageous theories about where ships have gone or should go, a clever yet amusing scheme.
Cabinet Will Hold Daily Sessions On War Situation
Madrid reports the cabinet will meet daily to discuss the war. The council granted tax relief on Cuban tobacco cargoes to Spanish traders and gave war material procurement powers to the war and marine ministers. Capt Gen Blanco visited a German warship in Havana harbor and spoke with its commander. The British consul may board a British warship as his Havana powers expire.
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Madrid
War and Marine
Havana
Gen Blanco
Geler
Gollan
Talbot
Potential School Board Leadership Amid Caucus Standstill
Dr Maxwell appears set to become the next school board president, succeeding Henry Russe, while Mr Baker declines to participate or accept. George W Sloan aims to manage board funds as treasurer, focusing on the board’s financial needs. The old board meets Friday. the new board convenes Monday to elect officers.
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Dr. Maxwell
Henry Russe
Baker
George W. Sloan
Hew
Lightning Strike Hits Fort Washington Mine Switchboard
A lightning bolt struck the Fort Washington switchboard during a thunderstorm on Tuesday. It blew three mines in the Potomac river area, causing a water geyser and three deep booms. no vessels were hit.
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Santiago Harbor
Washington
Fort Washington
Potomac River
Lawyers Wine and Speeches at Grand Hotel Event
The State bar association held a Wednesday night gathering at the Grand hotel with Vice-president Williams presiding in Gen. Harrison’s absence. Speakers included William F. Breen of Fort Wayne Henry M. Dowling Frank Burke of Indianapolis Daniel W. Comstock of Richmond and Mr Hornblower of New York. Kemeny praised the wines as elegant and perfect.
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State Bar Association
Grand Hotel
Williams
Gen. Harrison
William F. Breen
Fort Wayne
Henry M. Dowling
Frank 33. Burke
Indianapolis
Daniel W. Comstock
Richmond
Hornblower
New York
Kemeny
Receiver authorized to sell Krag-Reynolds account
Judge Harvey ordered Thursday morning that Receiver Coffin may sell the Krag-Reynolds company account valued at 1645 dollars for 150 dollars. Charles White, owner of a market stall, is named as insolvent in the petition.
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Harvey
Coffin
Krag-Reynolds Company
Charles &. White
White
Postponed Bail Case Court Postponement Cited Judge McCray
The Sunday base bail case argument was postponed until next week in criminal court due to concerns about the fitness of Judge McCray. The delay shifts proceedings to Thursday morning as the court reviews the matter.
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McCray
Burial Notice From Poorhouse Asylum Relatives
Fragmentary obituary note indicates an individual will be buried by relatives. Text mentions asylum conditions and consumption as cause. Limited readable details prevent full identification or dates.
Shafter Takes Command at Santiago Front
Gen. Shafter arrived at Santiago and assumed personal command directing the siege. He met Gen. Garcia and declined a quick advance but prepared for sustained action as Spanish forces retreat toward Mevilas. Deserters report Admiral Cervera ready to break out if possible, while Red Cross flags appear over a city facing illness and renewed bombardment.
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Santiago
Gen. Wheeler
Shafter
Segueranca
Miley
McClennan
Gen. Garcia
Wheeler
Garcia
Panay
Manzanillo
Shafter Plans Santiago Assault as Naval Forces Move In
Washington ponders the Cuba operation as Gen. Shafter prepares a near term push on Santiago de Cuba. Admiral Sampson aims to silence Morro and engage Cervera in a decisive fleet action while the War Department weighs whether to pressure a rapid assault or await reinforcements.
Furl cannonading heard off St Nicholas in Windward Passage
June 30 dispatch reports a brief gale of cannonading in the Windward passage near St Nicholas and notes it continued into the morning. The ominous naval activity centers on Cape Haitian waters with no further details available.
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Cape Haytien
St. Nicholas
Caney Evacuated as Spaniards Reported Retreat
Kingston Jamaica June 30 A rep says Caney ne Santiago has been evacuated by the Spaniards with about 4000 troops garrisoned there. Date Cabanne a leading cyclist will compete in the half mile and mile open championships at the state meet Monday. Cal 1 fro St Louis and Tom Coburn to send fast men. Other riders include Carl Thome Harry Gibson 11 year old Cincinnati and Harry Marsii Michigan. A first edition of 100000 copies of an eight page cycling national meet folder is ready for Saturday distribution to sporting firms nationwide.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Caney
Santiago
Spain
Cabanne
Cal
St. Louis
Tom Coburn
Hay
Carl Thome
Louisville
Harry Gibson
Cincinnati
Harry Marsii
Michigan
Fresh Air Mission Opens at Fairview Park
The Fresh Air Mission reopened at Fairview Park with a new rustic building and a miniature swimming pool. Patriotic flags and a lively crowd marked the opening as children played under trees, showing the era of hardship yet hopeful spirits. Miss Earnest leads, assisted by Miss Shannon, with Miss Hughes as kindergarten instructor and Dr. Ross the physician.
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Fairview Park
Fresh Air Mission
Miss Earnest
Miss Shannon
Ladies Host Lawn Party For Soldiers Aid
The ladies raised about $500 at a lawn party Wednesday evening at D. M. Parry's home to aid sick soldiers. Funds will buy hospital supplies with priority to Indianapolis soldiers, then state troops. Canned soups, rubber sheets, hot water bottles, and pneumatic pillows are needed. other pillows are not accepted.
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D. M. Parry
Indianapols
Weather outlook for Indianapolis area forecast
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m July 2 calls for fair skies Thursday night and Friday. Temperature readings show 74 at 7 a m Thursday, 88 at noon, and 90 at 2 p m.
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Indianapolis
Paper-hangers Bad Fall From Scaffold Injures Thomas Coppock
Thomas Coppock a paper hanger suffered serious injuries after scaffolding collapsed in Stewart place at the corner of Ohio and Illinois. He was taken to his home at 1537 Fletcher Ave for recovery.
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Stewart Place
Ohio
Illinois
Thomas Coppock
Fletcherave
Kershner Dining in a Clean Cool Place and Gas Light Ads
Fragmented OCR reads advertise a clean cool place The Kershner and dinner lies split into broken phrases. It mentions acetylene gas for country houses and stores as easier lighting than coal oil and lamps. It references Walcot Pennsylvania street and horse feed items with marginal pricing and a Pro Bono cigar promotion.
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Ce HK
Walcot
Pennsylvania-st
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