Insurgent Victory Near Manila Amid Typhoon Assault
Fierce hand to hand fighting rages near Manila as insurgents press against Spanish outposts along the line. Aguinaldo's forces gain Ma lonban and other suburbs while Spanish defense tightens with moats and drawbridges. American aid via Petrel and reports on Dewey shape plans for a larger expedition.
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Associated Press
Manila
Hong Kong
Malabon
Arlac
Baccor
Santa Mesa
Melato
Aguialdo
Aguinaldo
Dewey
Manila correspondent reports sustained fighting around Manila and Cavite May–June
The Manila AP correspondent describes insurgents posting at Calocon and Boccor north and south of Manila while the Spaniards hold the Passig river. He notes rail cuts, foreign fears, and an insurgent capture of prisoners at Cavite. A major Zapote battle on May 31 ended with the Spanish trenches overrun on the left bank, while the right bank attack failed.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
Manila
Calocon
Boccor
Passig
Swift
Cavite
Baccor
Lasinas
Manila News: Dewey Prepares Cavite Blockade Prep
London reports from Manila that Admiral Dewey authorized blockaded steamers to sail to Cavite to receive foreigners. Spaniards lose arms and ammunition daily as rebels attack. natives flock to Aguinaldo and some auxiliaries abandon the Spanish colors. Prospects favor Dewey recapturing Manila before American troops arrive.
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London
Hong Kong
The
Standard
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Cavite
Aguinaldo
Dewey
Four armed cruisers sail from Spain with troops to eastern waters
Manila reports an official declaration that four armed cruisers with colliers torpedo boats and transports carrying ten thousand troops have departed Spain and are on the move toward eastern waters.
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Hong Kong
Manila
Spain
Insurgents Cut Rail Lines Near Town In Luzon
Hong Kong reports British gunboat Swift from Manila says insurgents have cut the railways outside the town and advanced to within four miles of the center, signaling a rapid advance and heightened threat to local operations.
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Hong Kong
Swift
Manila
Spanish Resent It Claim Americans Violate Law
In Madrid today Senator Giron the colonies minister said the government has no information confirming Spanish reports that the U S Baltimore was blown up at Manila. He noted only that Lloyds Gazette erased the Baltimore from its American ships list. Deputy Comas pressed for a note to powers about alleged American violations. Giron declined to confirm. The finance minister Puigserver defended the war loan finance needs.
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Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Giron
United States
Baltimore
Manila
Lloyds Gazette
Comas
Philippine Islands
Senor Puigserver
Senate
Hood's Pills Cure Liver Complaints and Indigestion
Hood's Pills claim to cure liver ills biliousness and indigestion and relieve headaches. The ad touts ease of use and operation with a price of 250.
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Hood
Hawley Introduces Army Engineer Corps Reform Bill
Washington June 6 Senator Hawley today introduced a bill for the reorganization of the engineer corps of the army. It provides that the corps shall consist of one chief with rank of brigadier general seven colonels 14 lieutenant colonels 28 majors and 25 captains. It provides for promotion by seniority.
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Washington
Hawley
Engineer Corps
Army
Gen Lew Wallace Likely Not Named Major General
Washington June 6 Indications suggest Gen Lew Wallace the noted author soldier and diplomat will not receive a major generalship at age 71. The President a personal friend feels he is scarcely warranted in putting him in the field at his age.
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Washington
Lew Wallace
Pay of Troops
Washington announces officially that the government will pay all volunteer troops for the time between enlistment and muster, addressing numerous queries on the subject.
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Washington
House rejects war revenue bill in rising vote
Washington reporters say on June 6 the House voted to non-concur in the war revenue bill and sent the measure to conference, aligning with party lines and delaying final passage.
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Washington
House
Bank Tax Provisions From War Revenue Bill Passed by Senate
Washington June 6 text of the bank tax provision shows a $50 base on bankers with capital not exceeding $25,000 and $2 for each additional $1,000 over $25,000, with capital and surplus basis from the prior fiscal year. It defines bankers as banks with deposits, loans, or drafts and excludes savings banks with no capital limited to deposits. It covers instruments like checks, drafts, bills of exchange, and promissory notes, and extends to government money orders from July 1 1898 with stamp value adjustments.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Senate Proceedings Reported Urgent Deficiency Bill Passed
The Senate opened with Mr Hale reporting from the appropriations committee the urgent deficiency bill. Minor amendments were adopted, including a $100,000 fund for printing and binding. The bill thus passed, providing $17,745,000 for the war and navy departments. Other actions included a favorable report for compensation of special counsel in prize cases and a resolution directing the President to share Loewi expulsion details if not conflicting with public interests. The conference report on the sundry civil bill was partially agreed to, and further conference requested. A military affairs bill to waive one-year promotion suspension and re-examine certain officers passed.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Hale
Maine
Appropriations Committee
War and Navy Departments
Hoar
Massachusetts
Judiciary Committee
Davis
Minnesota
Hugo O. Loewi
Hayti
Allison
Carter
Montana
Military Affairs Committee
Troops in Southern Camps Poised for Rapid Move This Week
Washington reports indicate troops from southern camps will depart soon, though many remain at home bases. Shortages of hot climate uniforms hinder speed, with rapid production under way. First contingents are expected to Santiago and Porto Rico, while planned Havana actions may wait until fall. The administration aims to favor full regiments for early deployment, delaying understrength units if needed.
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Washington
War Department
Santiago
Porto Rico
Havana
Arrests of Carranza and Dubose Spark Montreal Capias
In Montreal Lieut. Carranza and Senor Dubose were arrested on a capias issued at Detective Kellert's instance at the Consul General Paine's house. Washington reports they dispute the letter attributed to Carranza, denying its accuracy while the original is held by the treasury secret service, and British authorities will act once translation accuracy is confirmed.
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Montreal
Lieut
Carranza
Senor Dubose
Kellert
Paine
Washington
Secret Service Branch
The
Treasury
Peru-na For Dysentery Remedy Claim
Dysentery, a common hot weather ailment, is said to yield to Peru-na. The text asserts Peru-na as the only specific cure for catarrh and mucous membrane troubles, and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Monitor Monadnock to Sail for Manila
Washington reports from Admiral Dewey detail insurgent Victories at Cavite and 1800 prisoners. The Navy orders the double turreted Monadnock to Mare Island ready to sail within ten days, with another merchant ship to accompany for the 6000 mile voyage. The vessel’s strength and endurance are noted as decisive for operations against Spanish forces near Manila.
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San Francisco
Monterey
Manila
Honolulu
Mare Island Navy Yard
Golden Gate
Merritt
China
Colon
United States
Philippines
Puget Sound
Ohio
Valencia
City of Para
Alameda
Cavite
Dewey
Manila Bay
Aguinaldo
Navy Department
Mare Island
California
Cadiz
Pelayo
Moonadnock
Delaware
Horne
Oregon
Naval Construction Corps
Hobson
Powell
Construction Corps
Naval Architecture
Annapolis
West Indies
State Department
War
Santiago
Major de Grandprey
Tampa
Cuba
Prince Lievan
Russia
Difficulties in Equipping Large Volunteer Levy
Foreign experts note the challenges of arming and organizing two hundred thousand volunteers. They acknowledge that some confusion is inevitable in such a massive mobilization, a common issue recognized by military science in assembling large civilian forces.
Sun dry Civil Appropriations Conference Report Delayed
The conference committee report on the sun dry civil appropriation bill was presented in Washington. A disagreement exists on several Senate amendments while many House proposed items are accepted. items to be referred to another conference include forest reservations and Narragansett Pier improvements.
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Washington
Conference Committee
Senate
House
Point Lookout
Chickamauga National Park
Narragansett Pier
R. Ll
Pollock Rip Shoals
Mass
Hog Island Shoals
Nahant
Atlantic
Great Lakes
Bering Sea
War dispatches ship marines to Santiago and Porto Rico
President McKinley received news that marines had landed at Santiago as Admiral Sampson tightens the line and generals Miles and Shafter push a quicker advance. The army is expected to reach Porto Rico soon. Secretaries and officials react to criticism of Tampa delays.
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Washington
Santiago
Porto Rico
Sampson
Miles
Shafter
Tampa
Alger
The Buffalo Coming From Brazil to Newport News
Navy officials fear the dynamite cruiser Nictheroy renamed the Buffalo is en route to Newport News this week. Joined by Oregon and Marietta at Rio de Janeiro, she separated near Para with the Marietta, while the Oregon continued to Key West. US authorities hope Madrid has not reported her capture and expect docking for repairs to reach 19 knots speed upon arrival.
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Washington
Navy Department
Nictheroy
Buffalo
Brazil
Newport News
Department
Oregon
Marietta
Rio de Janeiro
Bahia
Key West
Para
Caribbean
Madrid
Great Britain's marine steam tonnage compared with other nations
Great Britain holds a marine steam tonnage of 6 720 703 today, roughly matching the total combined tonnage of all other nations. The figure reflects Britain’s dominant naval and commercial shipping capacity in the era, underscoring its maritime strength.
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Great Britain
Nations
The Largers Ale The Same in Lowell as Elsewhere
An old style warning ad asserts kidney health, urging readers to notice backache and urinary symptoms as signs of kidney illness. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as an effective remedy, citing Mr. W. S. Richardson of 62 Royal Street in Lowell who credits them with relief and endorses the product. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents.
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Bright
Dean
Lowell
W. S. Richardson
Royal Street
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
J. C. Ayer Co
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan's
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