Battle Is On Extra War Report From Santiago
A chaotic war dispatch describes Caney occupied by American troops with light exchanges on both sides. Reports mention Morro Castle bombardment and Vesuvius shelling cities as ships engage near Playa del Este. Nine wounded Cuban troops arrive as American forces advance and push toward Seviato suburb.
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Caney
Asso- Playa Dol Este
Santiago de Gobi
Tuly
Sieitaso
Gepert
Cubana
Sintiars
Biorre Cueto
General Kent's Quartees Use New War Tactics
Arawak Port Antonio dispatch reports General Kent's forces employing a novel defense in front of their lines. The tactic involves swinging a wagon wheel and placing Windhelm to deter direct fire. The Red Cross marker is used to spread the impression that American troops violate rules of war.
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Cable
Associated Brews
General Kent
Scrapquartees
Aguadores
RefReldihd Press
Bou Wanda
Port Antonio
Jamaion
Annd Eineston
Jumaleet
Kent
Lin Red Cross
Battle plans near Santiago de Cuba amid Spanish defenses
Fragmentary dispatch from June reports U S and Cuban forces massing east of Santiago de Cuba for a forward move. General Tawton’s division forms the right, with Kent’s division in reserve to strike at Spanish positions, as American troops consolidate lines and awaited orders.
Americans Ready for Turngus Front as Fleet Backs Sea Coast Attack
The Twenty fourth Michigan and Thirty fourth Michigan units prepare to break camp and march to join General Kenta ivisien at the sea coast. Troops endure hunger and exposure while shores near Bantingo brace for a looming engagement with Spanish batteries. A field hospital and surgeons await wounded arrivals as a fleet sits offshore ready to bombard and a national flag ceremony looms on the Birthday.
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Phod
Turngus
Thirty-third Michigan
Thirty Fourth Michiin
Kenta
Ivisien
Jaragi
Carns
Bantingo
Opa
Bintiago de Culm
Forwarding Supplies Near Santiago de Cuba in 1889
The Associated dispatches describe five miles east of Santiago de Cuba, June 20, 1889, with American forces under Major General Shafter at the front. Cannons and siege guns face delays from base logistics, Caney is near capture, roads are repaired, and Santiago may fall after Caney. About two thousand American troops are in action against twelve to twenty thousand Spanish defenders.
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Juragda
Santhago de Cuba
Wanda
von Fort Avonto Duranes
Kineston
Famaglva
Fenlind le
Mbra
Upree
Sun Por
Storth
Santiago de Cubs
Ginly
Danshu
Tawton
Riehtikke
Spahleyde
Bpanjing
United States Army
Santiago DE Cwra
Thureday
Ya Pinya de Bate
Santiago
Ile Cul
Dune
Santiago de Enba
Dardynia
Hecht
Balgitiri Uy
Shafter
Sorson
Pon Aguadaros
Caney
Sintiage de Cuba
Wile
Santiago de Cuba
Bantiago de Cuba
Mateeta
Aniles
Smu
Banteo de Cuna
Lingard
Caiia
Noy
Loon
Jaragua
Alatres
Elhoney
Washington
First Press Despatch From Shafter on Santiago
Washington excited as General Shafter’s dispatch from near Sevilla Cuba reports the first shots of the war and a decisive hour approaching. Officials, Congress, and crowds rally as President and Cabinet study the message and prepare a formal bulletin for publication.
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Washington
General Shafter
Washington, D.C
Sevilla
Cuba
Desiliea
Santiago
Amujor
Bseoriiary Alger
Corbin
Adj
Ind
White House
Congress
Ani
Shatter Leads American Forces in Santiago Campaign
The Cabinet, Secretary Alger, and General Shafter reported progress toward the Santiago operation. Major actions include Miles opening the attack with Lawton’s division, and Shafter promising continuous updates from the front as Spanish reinforcements and artillery movements were observed from Aldershot to the coast.
Blango Cervera Jars in Baltic War Gossip
The Fall Mail Gazette bureau reports from London that the city heard a rumor of a clash or near collision between Captain General Blanco and Admiral Cervera. The account suggests Blanco planned to leave Sabings te Cuba while the Admiral said he would go to Tenve but his destroyers were mounted and he remained aboard his ship as tensions rose.
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Cathe
Tondon
Fall Mail Gazettes
Wadrit
Yeuw Walla
Sam
AytHosu
Te O'Olook
Marbier
Washington
New Jersey
eTieck
J. Morsini de Cov
New York
Gallis Lssted Co
Cislomer
Boller and Tyne
Sane
Suimps Tel Urey
James Norton
New York Balles
Beinis
Norton
Westers Union Company
Incharae
Nrsey City
Philafwiphla
Buston
Thy Paeile
Workul East Ward
Palmer
Out of
Lowi
Jersey City
Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Bureau of
Brazil
Wren Saul
Vesterdins
Mali
Merchanle Tre
Russian Court Borgias In London Scene
Cable report from London notes a court at the center of political intrigue involving prominent figures as changes in leadership and alliances unfold. The dispatch hints at shifts among high officials and a restructuring of influence across key ministries.
Fourth Regiment Mobilization News in Jersey City
Wide town excitement as Governor Voorhees orders a full infantry regiment recruitment from the Fourth Regiment. Men, ages 18 to 45, must be fit and able to serve two years, with priority to National Guard veterans. Recruits will gather at Sea Girt for mobilization. penalties for noncompliance noted.
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Yoorhees
Omer
Ponrth
Smith
Voorhees
Betykur
Voorhees da
Ain Bullowa
Inachler
Spain
Scomer
Ore Ehaphelh
Cme
Ergeant-Masjor
Wilson” Svrgeant
Sir Reanl
Musichal
Unie
Ole Asureermasyir Beall
CW Wlye
Artifeys
Waeuber
Welty
Mediately
Tevassary
Rhillstad
Sarvion
Wban
National Guard
Sea Girt
Unis
United States Army
Caat
New York
Vlsewhere Strenimarnhoniel Company
Tomorow
Albany
Plee
Lenbacker
Trenton
Aemmirg
Coline
Cglonel Smith Bronne
Board of
Oficers
Hovernor Voor
Pourti
The Girls They Left Behind
A crowd in Pana Florida sees eight young men depart by drill and drum corps led by a band. The march proceeds down Rawark avenue with a patriotic reception as a sister bids farewell to a injured relative amid the cheering crowd.
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Cor Campo
Florida
Rawark Avenue
Joud Sapylayie
Topeka and Transports Sail in Dull Display
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Topeka transport event with a dull tone and unclear details about the navy or maritime activity. Names, places, and specifics are unreadable, leaving only a vague impression of a local transport report with minimal factual content.
Army Hospital Stewards and Non-Commissioned Officers Rules
Wartime orders detail hospital stewards non commissioned officers and bearer roles. Major General Miles outlines staffing, promotions, and authorized appointments for hospital wards engineers and enlisted men, specifying temporary and permanent postings and standard bearers for volunteer units and embodiable regiments.
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Congress
Miles
Generis
Army
Varus
Cowie
Othe Heimer
Hospi
Engineer Companine
Tedlice Stich
Grijdes
Battery
Cumminditia
Ani
Presbyterian Excursion Report From Asbury Churches
An excursion of We First Presbyterian and Asbury Prasuytanan Churches to Asbury yesterday brought many participants. The group traveled together and spent the day visiting aims and events, with some details unclear due to fragmented OCR.
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First Presbyterian
Placemant
Asbury
Yesterdas
City News Notes Odd Fragments Mention Local People
Unreadable city brief items reference several individuals and places in scrambled phrases. The text hints at meetings, foods, and local names, but specifics are unclear due to OCR errors and partial sentences.
Heat Prostration Strikes Workers and Citizens in Jersey City Area
Heat waves cause multiple prostrations across Hoboken Jersey City and surroundings. Paul Tross coal lighter collapsed and was hospitalized as others including a 6 year old from Saugerties a worker near Hudson Coal Company and a man near Railroad Avenue were treated. Several cases reported overnight and into the morning with victims taken to local hospitals for heat illness.
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Paul Tross
Weehawken
Atescome
Hoboken
Jersey City
Wiliam JH. Abbott
Saugertin
N.Y
Henderson
Rift
Sideon
Railroad wVenuc
Heohme Exiauebad
Montgomery Streets
Gregney Streek
Dillon
St Frawley Hospital
Gust Traedt
Alty
Woman Escapes Fire Then Fatally Struck by Trolley
A Philadelphia incident reports a woman escaping a house fire on Locust Street before being fatally struck by a trolley car. The chaotic scene involved bystanders and responders as fire crews battled the blaze at Patrick L. Monney’s dwelling, with unclear details amid the damaged OCR text.
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Philadelphia
Patrick L. Mtoney
Proposal of Bridge Headed by Manila Intel Supply
Berlin dispatch reports a safeguarding plan from Manila to the Shanghai government. Admiral Dindricks hosted talks to coordinate actions amid the American blockade and German defense posture.
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Gable
Berlin
Mar Benth
Prue Mane Kong
Inteligenes Fom
Manila
Shahtad Govarnas
Dindricks
Onder Toarnt
Amerienir
Aguinaldo's Republic Says United States Delays Philippines Aid
Cable from London reports Aguinaldo's representative saying Dewey should not enter Manila until American forces arrive. Despatch from Cavite claims Spanish and Japanese backing for protection under the United States, Britain, and Japan. Philippine concerns include independence and fears of foreign influence. The Manila chemical company chief cites Spanish links and American losses in Copa. Aimed to spur support for independence and delay of foreign interference.
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London
Aguinaldo
Inaueredon
Dewey
Muntla
Ameritas Aroon
Aguinalde
Mild Thyml
Cavite
Rurhblia
Aguinaldla
Sime
Britain
Japan
Pilppine Jondor
Bertin
Germany
Philippine Islands
Jeket
Frank Cemunt
Philippine’ Chemical Company
Sagasta and Spain’s war talk raise peac e hopes amid turmoil
Madrid July 1 1948 The Spanish Ministry of Marine received Admiral Cummre in regard to the Spanish Mast now at Port Said and passing the Suez on the way to the Philippine Islands He said peace rumors are absurd and the government will seek peace as developments permit He urged Spain to cooperate with Morocco and avoid prompting American ships while Bishop Barcelona voices support for holy war The Chamber of Agriculture petitions for peace measures and Socialist Center cites futility of continuing the war noting working people seek peace amid combatant disparities.
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America
Pollerman
Rory
Romie
Evra
Otte Hite Shaver
Montgomery Strest
Commiengud
Luis
Was & Chance
Corey
Tomas
Hinds
Tay
Youns
Bayonne
Par Rackaway
Glensland
Cabro
Associated Press
Madrid
Ministry of Marine
Admiral Cummre
Port Said
Suez Canal
Philippine Islands
Hretater Sagada
Remird
Morocco
Algueirie
Burhand
Gabralbir
Barcelona
London
Camara
Buea Canal
Unive States
Qam- Afa du
Ani
Huey
Hayes of Commons
Mtr
Michael Davitt
South Mayo
Ely
Port” Bald
Sumbyy
Bexpe
Great Britain
Yorden
George N.curzon
Davie
London skeptical on Madrid message about Canal actions
Fragmented foreign dispatch from July 1 reports Spanish ministers claiming Admiral Camara breached the Suez route. U S Embassy sources say Camara has not entered the Suez Canal. Parliament debates outcomes as Curzon notes convention remains untriggered and positions shift amid diplomatic tension.
Henley Regatta Tilt Sparks Controversy and Delays
London reports confusion over heat order and results at the Henley Regatta. Officials face criticism as German crews are listed among entrants and spectators grumble over perceived missteps that mar the event.
Break Up The Gang At Boulevard Feri Night Attack
Reported assault and intimidation by a street gang near Boulevard and Canadi Bridge. A young woman was chased and robbed during a late ride. police seek suspects as Willim Armbruster faces scrutiny over park safety. A stolen bicycle case and park machine theft add to police focus amid scarce precinct officers.
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Canad Bridge
Ali
Riteis
Thes
Tome
Indy Quer
Der
San Wi Hare
Willim Armbruster
Ahe Park
Witg Viestim
Nunes
Riglice Haye Bute
Communipaw Avenue Crossing Debate Stirs City Rail Plans
Robert Ravlé and Engineer Schrsape Kotter of Lough Valley Railroads discuss Communipaw Avenue crossing politics under Mayor Hees Wiluy. Officials hint at new at grade crossing plans and possible company actions, while rumor swirls about Nicatton involvement and water contamination concerns in the project.
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Robert Ravlé
Schrsape Kotter
Lough Valley Railroads Company
Hees Wiluy
Thersta
Negard
CroeMl Evenus
Wly
Nicatton
War Tax In The Courthouse Offices
Fragmentary OCR reads about wartime tax posters and clerks in a county office, with garbled phrases mentioning “New war tax” and letters stamped on mail. Confusing wording hints at a local tax or postage matter and a county clerk's reaction, but specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
No License For Kenry Impacts Local Aldermen Action
Fragmented report notes Patrick Kenny and the Board of Aldermen debating license issuance for a property on a main avenue. Text references multiple prior licenses and prohibitions within a district, with unclear names and dates. The item centers on licensing status and local regulatory action.
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Patrick Kenny Bas
Seny
Aloon
Seager Hoos
Abraham Wewkirk Dead in Bergen Incident
Fragmentary OCR text reports the death of Abraham Wewkirk amid a local Bergen incident. Names appear garbled with possible references to residents, a judge or official, and a period around 3197 Be tar yn. No clear date, place, or outcome is recoverable from the legible fragments.
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Sagasta
Suez
Augusti
Morro
Plest
Vesuvius
Cate
Conyris
Lome
Bampson
Beveri
Santen
Alger
Aimer
Ova DuMels
Auftolay
Generel Shatter
Kolnan
Mileay
Breckinridge
Mies Bud
Aldershot
Iwial
Dens
Steterwhure
Fereru
Hiformatin Uwv
Carvera
Avsrley
Actua Dellivences
Secod
Filthere
Sorez
W. Lawston
J. J. van Horna
United States Infantry
Massachusetta
U Nicer
Bates
Chandral A. R
Uilon
Indiana
Tksl
Ami
Shaneeshiy Pire
Uheouen
Olynes
Pouerh
Tle
Uoronel
Briwedler Geieril
Vole Anters
Pith Army Corps
Borgias
Tom Buchardst
Gap
Cxarinik
Arevsyel
Uncle Sam Will
Telegram
Tampa
Topeka
Presbyterian Excursion
City News Notes
Mme
Fabr Walsh
Fee Doolfia
Coe
Rome
Bueis
Carynitt
City
Silly Sagista
Henley
Hume Entales
Wimodd Din Optike
Petizicn
Sena T Kwark
Laon
KENRY
Abraham Wewkirk
Abratund D. Newstric de Ee Ayeway
Miéet
Tive Bergen
Selim
Unieeve
Popayasing
Usd
Lie
Wite Shears
Had
Saul Nid
Dorn
Alderraue
Wite Peor
Vigniumary
Apusticele Hartndt
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