Fate of Cervera as Sampson May Attack Soon
Washington reports say officials expect important news from the naval front near Santiago. They believe Sampson may strike the Spanish fleet and forts at sea, aided by Cuban forces, even before Tampa troops land. Diplomatic notes cover Spain, Canada coal shipments, and Britain’s neutrality rules.
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Washington
Navy Department
Schley
Sango
Sampson
Santiago
Tampa
War Department
Antiago
Dorst
Garcia
United States
British North America
San Francisco
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Nova Scotia
Atlantic
West Indies
Spain
Canada
Senor Castillo
Eace
State Department
France
M. Thiers
Europe
Castillo
Thiers
Paris
Benor Castillo
Strangers Barred From Reports On American Army
Foreign governments in Washington receive full reports on American army inefficiency. Military attaches forward assessments to ambassadors and ministers, informing their governments of mobilization, supply, and organizational difficulties. Nations including Great Britain Russia Germany France Austria Sweden Norway and Japan are represented to study US war capabilities. Since hostilities began several requests have been received.
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State Department
Long
Alger
Great Britain
Henry B. Jackson
R. N
Washington
Mertwage
Russia
Mexico
Spain
Washington, D. C
Bue Tope
War Department
Germany
France
Austria
Sweden
Norway
Japan
United States
New Fleet Expands Navy With Several Battleships Ready
Washington June 2. The bureau of construction and repair will add a new fighting fleet this month. The Topeka once the Diones, Newark, Philadelphia, and Buffalo are nearing completion or repair. The Buffalo will be fortified with armor and a strong battery. The Mackenzie Rowan and Davis torpedo boats, plus Princeton, are near readiness for service.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Navy Department
National Navy
Topeka
Diogenes
New York Navy Yard
Newark
Norfolk Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Mare Island
Nictheroy
Brazil
Buffalo
Norfolk
MacKenzie
Rowan
Davis
Princeton
War Revenue Measure Advances in Senate Debate
The Senate closed for the day with the war revenue bill mostly complete aside from the bond provision and democrat amendments. Leaders expect a final vote tomorrow, amid a heated, personal debate over spending by Republican managers in the 1896 presidential campaign.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Allison
Butler
Pop. N. C
Urgent deficiency bill paves way for war expenses
The House passed the urgent deficiency bill with little debate, funding emergency army and navy needs tied to wartime activity. It draws on recent department estimates and includes items for the Philippine expedition and the Cuba early movement.
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Army
Navy
Cuba
Navy to delay rush orders for Kearsarge and Kentucky
Newport News officials report the Navy will wait on Admiral Sampson’s armada results before deciding on rush work for the battleships Kearsarge and Kentucky. If Spain’s fleet is defeated, no hurry orders will be issued. if Cervera escapes, completion by Nov. 1 is likely. Without hurry orders, commissioning may slip to May or June next year.
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Newport News
Navy Department
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Sampson
Cervera
Austria Tightens Ban on American Fruit Imports
Washington reports Austria has extended its San Jose scale ban to American live plants, cuttings, seedlings, and fruit refuse. The decree, effective April 20, prohibits imports found infested upon entry. France also seeks to ease tensions, with Thiebaut denying protests over the Cuba Hayti cable cut and stating no dispute with the United States.
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Washington
Austria
Vienna
State Department
Germany
America
San Jose
France
Spain
Eugene Thiebaut
Inspection Ordered Into Camp Alger Health Conditions
Washington June 2 In response to repeated complaints about Camp Alger Virginia the secretary of war ordered a thorough impartial investigation of the camp and its surroundings Major George H Hopkins of the volunteer army will lead the inquiry Col C R Greenleaf and Col J M Moore assist in the military board The main issues are water quality and malaria risk Three more illnesses have appeared Ray Esherman of the Sixth Illinois Company E and Richard Reilly plus Albert Crane of Company B Sixth Illinois were sent to Fort Myer Additional regiment placements and a larger parade ground may be chosen if the health concerns do not warrant relocation
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Washington
Alger
Falls Church
George H. Hopkins
Volunteer Army
C. R. Greenleaf
J. M. Moore
Major Hopkins
Army Board
Ray Esherman
Sterling
Illinois
Richard Reilly
M. Albert Crane
Fort Myer
Merritt Prepares Manila Expedition Troops and Ships
Maj. Gen. Merritt and his staff plan the second Manila expedition set for June 10. Regulars from the 1st brigade and four brigades under temporary commanders are favored for departure, with transport ships still being sought. The steamer Valencia is chosen for transport. Zealandia and China have been raised under Hawaiian registry with English build.
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New York
the Sun
San Francisco
Merritt
Manila
Zealandia
Colon
China
Centennial
Ohio
Seattle
U.S
U. S. Artillery
U. S. Cavalry
UU. S
Philippines
Merriam
Samuel Overshine
Infantry
C. McReeve
Minnesota
Irving Hale
Colorado
Harry C. Kessler
Montana
Cleveland
Roanoke
Valencia
Three More Deaths Reported At Chickamauga Park Camp
Three deaths were reported from the camp hospital at Chickamauga National Park Georgia. Corporal Clarence E Stewart of Somerville Massachusetts died at 2 this morning of pneumonia. John A Riley of the District of Columbia died of pneumonia. W C Stepford of Burlington Vermont died last night of pneumonia. Remains will be sent home for interment.
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Chickamauga National Park
Clarence E. Stewart
Company M
Massachusetts
Somerville
John A Riley
First
Ice Chest Holds Huge Beer Stock At Crystal
The Crystal at 140 Worthen Street opposite City Hall houses the city’s largest ice chest. It now stores 50 barrels of ale 49 barrels of chest lager and 30 tons of ice. A band of music could perform there, keeping summer crowds cooled locally.
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the Crystal
Worthen Street
City Hall
Hood's Pills Cure Liver Ills And Biliousness
Hood's Pills claim to cure liver ills biliousness and indigestion with easy dosage. The ad notes affordability at 25 cents and promotes simple operation for quick relief.
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Hood
FABRIC GLOVES Bargain Dept Specials for Ladies
Summer gloves and mitts at unprecedented prices. Ladies Cotton Taffeta gloves 15c, silk taffeta and Lisle gloves 25c, all sizes. Extra super silk Kayser gloves 59c, black mitts 1ie, silk mitts 25c. Black white tan mitts and more bargains in this department.
Gauze and Jersey Underwear Sale Prices
Garment offers include Ladies gauze underwear short and long sleeves at 25 cents Ladies Balbriggan long and short sleeves at 25 cents value 39c Ladies French Balbriggan and all silk underwear in blacks whites colors priced 49 cents two days Jersey vests lisle finish 10 cents Jersey vests with Richelieu ribbon neck 12 1 2 cents value 20 cents
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Richelieu
Florida Cuba expedition returns. deserter Tate amid charges
Tampa reports the transport Florida brings back one of the largest arming expeditions to Cuba. An American deserter named Tate, who joined Cuban volunteers, hid on the ship at the last moment after landing supplies. He claims he killed a man on shore, a tale met with doubt by officers. Paymasters prepare to distribute over 500000 dollars to fund the inland invasion. Spanish officials anticipate mobilization and urge continued landing to aid the campaign.
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Tampa
Fla
Florida
Cuba
Silver
Tate
Point Banes
Dorst
Leyden's Bold Encounter with Spanish Gunboats at Cardenas
Key West reports the tug Leyden, while scouting near Cuba, engaged three Spanish gunboats at Cardenas harbor before dawn. The Leyden fired a six pounder but withdrew as the Spaniards retreated. The vessel confirmed the prior attack on a blockhouse between Matanzas and Cardenas and noted Spain's plan to fill harbor entrances with obstructions.
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Key West
Fla
Cuba
Cardenas
Leyden
Matanzas
Invasion Outlook In Havana on American Landing
In Havana on June 2 military men express belief that American troops will land in Cuba with little resistance. Orders vary by department, some told to resist, others to allow landing freely, with only a few directed to mount strong opposition.
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Havana
Cuba
Beheld Old Glory in War Letters From Merrimac Sailor
Richmond readers learn of two letters from Fred Malloy aboard the Merrimac recounting minor naval skirmish near Cienfuegos on May 23 and a close call near a large Spanish ship on May 25. He mentions firing his first shot since the war began and ends with a memory of Old Glory and the gunboat Minneapolis.
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Richmond
John K. Malloy
East Main Street
Fred
Commodore Schley
Merrimac
Cienfuegos
Jones Charges Denied in Key West Hearing
In a Key West hearing before Judge Locke the captains of Catalina and Argonavata denied Cadet N L Jones's charges that they and prize officials insulted him and pilfered the steamer. The prize commissioner testified no Negroes or Cubans were aboard. visitors were elite locals. The judge's report will be sent to Washington. Remey could not attend.
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Key West
Fla
Washington
Jones
Commodore Remey
Christy
the Navy
Carter's Cough Balsam Ad in Merrimack and Bridge Sts
A brief drugstore advertisement notes the balm helps coughs and suggests readers buy Carter's Cough Balsam. It lists prices at twenty-five cents and fifty cents, with Carter & Sherburne described as a low priced drug store at Merrimack and Bridge streets.
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Carter
Carter & Sherburne
Merrimack
Bridge Streets
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted For Household Safety
An advertisement-like claim urges keeping Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil in every home to prevent accidents, stressing unpredictable moments and the need for preventive remedy.
Castelar Ambitions Stir Public Debate Across Press
Madrid notes Senor Castelar condemns Queen Regent as foreign and meddler in politics drawing mixed reactions. Conservative and liberal papers clash over authorship and motives while others defend or attack his stance. Separate wedding report covers simple ceremony with six white rose clusters and family attending.
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Madrid
Senor Castelar
Petité Revue Internacionale
Marie Antoinette
Epoca
Correa
Alonzo XII Ship Not Captured by American Cruiser
Madrid reports no capture of the Spanish troop ship Alfonso XII. The Alfonso XIII is landing provisions at Santiago. Porto Rico authorities state subsistence is not a problem as several vessels have entered ports with supplies.
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Madrid
Santiago
Porto Rico
Spain in Dilemma Over Philippine Religious Orders
Madrid reports the government torn by demands from religious orders in the Philippine Islands. The orders seek clear choice to withdraw or be granted funds to preserve religious and political influence aiding Spanish rule. Liberals push reforms regardless of the church, while conservatives back the orders, leaving the government to balance reform with priestly interests.
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Madrid
Philippine Islands
Wedding of Edith Stuyvesant Dresser and George Vanderbilt
The religious ceremony for Edith Stuyvesant Dresser and George Vanderbilt was held at the American Church in Paris at noon. About 160 people attended, including Gen. Horace Porter and Mrs Porter, Dr Chauncey M Depew, the Count and Countess Castellane, and the Duchess of Marlborough. Bridesmaids were Florence Reid and Daisy De Montsaint, with ushers including W B Osm Miltonx and Joseph Howland Hunt.
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Paris
Edith Stuyvesant Dresser
George Vanderbilt
Horace Porter
United States
France
Porter
Chauncey M. Depew
Castellane
Duchess of Marlborough
Florence
German steamer Lothar Bohlen lost on West Africa run
News from Accra reports the German steamer Lothar Bohlen, which departed Hamburg on May 11 for West Africa, was lost on June 2. All passengers and crew were saved.
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Accra
Africa
Lothar Bohlen
Hamburg
West Africa
Ammunition Traded Across Pyrenees From France to Spain
A Paris letter reports large and small ammunition quantities moving from France into Spain via the Pyrenees with no effort to halt the traffic. The item notes that this continuation raises concerns over arms supply in the region.
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London
Paris
Pyrenees
France
Spain
Roosevelt's Rough Riders Arrive and Depart New Orleans
New Orleans witnessed the rough riders parade through the city in a dramatic entrance and exit. Lieut. Col. Roosevelt helped feed and water horses as the troop arrived from San Antonio, riding stock trains and sleeping in rain with the men. Crowds watched the bustle as the section crossed the Mississippi and began the Tampa journey. The group wore new brown duck suits for the Cuban campaign.
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New Orleans
Roosevelt
Algiers
San Antonio
Morgan Ferry
Tampa
Mississippi
Five Arrested in Murder Case in Kansas
Hutchinson Kan June 2 The coroner jury in the Boyd murder case returns a verdict naming Mrs Nellie Postlethwaite her eldest son Harry Jack Burrell as principals and lawyer E C Clark and Clyde Postlethwaite as accessories The defense claim Mrs Postlethwaite killed Boyd and witnesses say the wounds could not have been caused by her weapon Lawyers cautioned the youths to stick to their story All accused are jailed.
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Hutchinson
Kan
W. C. Boyd
Nellie Postlethwaite
Harry
Jack Burrell
E. C. Clark
Clyde Postlethwaite
Postlethwaite
Boyd
For Sale Boarding and Lodging House Faces Prices
For sale two properties: a 17 room house with new furniture all rooms occupied in a central city location priced at 850 and a 13 room house in a fine location with modern improvements priced at 375. Contact T Elliott at 64 Central St.
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T. H. Elliott
Central St
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Castelar
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