13 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1898
Page
1
Colonel Huntington’s battalion of Marines fought at Guantanamo Bay for thirteen hours with four killed. The action centers on the costly clash and its defensive stance against enemy forces amid ongoing operations.
A report describes a assault described as carried out by Spanish guerrillas and regular forces. Details on location, date, and outcomes are limited in the text provided. Further context from the full article would clarify the event and involved parties.
American forces press to Santiago as First Division departs Key West for Cuba to siege the city. Lieutenant Colonel Huntington’s Marines guard Guantanamo, fighting guerillas for 18 hours with four killed, one wounded. Casualties include Assistant Surgeon John Blair Gibbs and Privates McColgan and Dunphy.
London telegraph reports urgent shipments to General Blanco in Madrid along convoyed supplies from Spain and abroad. Eight thousand Americans reportedly landed near Santiago while Spain claims repelling landings. rumors of regency shifts and Russian protest accompany war warnings.
In a despatch from Madrid Senor Romero Giron, Spanish minister of colonies, says an interview reveals the view that nesting short of a miracle may not save Mae. The reply hints at the pope's offer being very precious, with elograthic thanks noted in a reply to regent.
A mob of about a dozen masked armed men destroyed the double gate on the Richmond pike at Hichmond, leaving orders no replacements or tolls. Toll keeper Ollia Terrill appeared but was forced to retreat by the attackers. President J A Doty sought county guards. several roads in the county were already bought by the county but tolls remained in dispute.
In Caldwell circuit court Robert Wilson a wealthy planter was fined 890 and received 95 days hard labor for attempting to bribe a servant to seduce Mrs Be Shears and destroy the Wilson’s rival. The case cites love and betrayal amid rural social tensions.
Details announce accommodations for 1000 veterans at Mount Vernon academy and Camp Sychar lodging. Lake Hiawatha park cottages provided. city buildings readied for sleeping and meals as subscriptions cover expenses. program promises extensive entertainment for attendees. London report notes Madrid Daily Mail on expected war length. Ashland Kentucky reports a fatal freight derailment fireman death with sparse details.
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