Marines Rout Spanish Guerrillas at Crest Hill Victory
Washington reports a dashing Marine victory at Crest Hill with 1500 Cuban reinforcements under Garcia and Rabí aiding. Spanish forces retreat toward Santiago as Acerraderos becomes a key unloading port for heavy artillery. Colonel Huntington says the camp's destruction cripples enemy bushwhacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Crest Hill
Garcia
Rabi
Sampson
Acerraderos
Santiago
Shafter
Admiral Sampson
Bayamo
Mahoney
Col. Huntington
Marines and Cubans rout Spanish at Guantanamo Bay
United States Marines under Col Robert A Huntington and Captain Elliott with Cuban forces under Col Laborda rout the Spanish near a camp five miles southeast of the rifle pits. The assault kills about forty Spaniards, destroys a well, and leaves one Marine wounded and six Cubans injured. At least 400 Spaniards engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
United States Camp
Entrance
Guantanamo Bay
Wanda
Kingston
U. S
Robert A. Huntington
Uder
Elliott
Laborda
Wellithin
Guerilla Warfare Off Guantanamo Bay
The Dauntless reports no renewal of the attack on U S Marines at Guantanamo Bay. Spanish guerillas pressed a rear and left flank assault, fired upon front lines, and were met with heavy fire from Marines and five field pieces. One marine was lightly wounded. Hospital ship Solace carries wounded. Dolphin engages if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dauntless
Guantanamo Bay
Kingston
Solace
Dolphin
Nightly siege tightens on Santiago de Cuba harbor
The dispatch reports Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley isolating Santiago de Cuba by sea, cutting off all outside aid. The harbor map shows Reina Mercedes towed behind Socapa, Vizcaya blocking the narrow exits, and Oquendo, Cristobal Colon, Maria Teresa positioned near the city. The sunken Merrimac remains in the channel as the fleet presses the blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coryright
Associated Press
Sartiago de Cuba
Wanda
Kingston
Sampson
Commodore Schley
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
Santiago
Schley
Reina Mercedes
Socapa
Cay Smith
Vizcaya
Almirante Oquendo
Cristobal Colon
Maria Teresa
Merrimac
Editor Endorses Chamberlain’s Remedy in Iowa Family Use
John Bevins of the Press in Anthon Iowa testifies to fifteen years of use with his family and many others relying on Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is sold by Ellingwood Co at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bevins
the Press
Anthon
Iowa
Chamberlain
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Central Streets
Dying From Starvation in Havana Exposed by Sister Mary Wilberforce
Sister Mary Wilberforce, an English Red Cross figure living in Havana, was expelled by Gen. Blanco and reached Kingston aboard the British cruiser Talbot. She reports dire hunger among civilians, with many deaths daily, and notes confiscation of American relief supplies. She lists 120 women and children with no food and recounts a 200-woman procession demanding aid at the palace. She warns Cuba and comments on prisoner conditions and potential mass executions if the city falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jam
Mary Wilberforce
Red Cross Society
Havana
Cuba
Blanco
Talbot
Custom House
Cabanas
Spain
Gen
Gollan
Havana Defenses Rise as Coal Shortage Looms
Kingston Jamaica June 15 Mr Whigan the English newspaper correspondent says Havana garrison numbers about 50 000 including volunteers. Coal supplies may run out within a month risking darkness. 60 000 tons may be available with 15 000 tons in sight. Havana’s defences have strengthened with two inland lines completed and 200 shore guns now mounted. Capture of the city is deemed to require 75 000 American troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jam
Whigam
Havana
Blanco
Whigan
Movable breastworks built for Cuban invasion in 1898
Washington June 15 portable protective shields for U S forces in Cuba have been produced at Belt & Dyer mills. Each unit features two wooden wheels and a seven foot axle with a 20 foot ladder acting as a lever to push a Harveyized steel shield into rifle pits. Shields will be shipped to Tampa in pieces for assembly in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
United States
Cuba
Belt & Dyer
Tampa
House Concludes Hawaii Annexation by Narrow Vote
Washington June 11. The House adopted the Newlands resolutions by 200 to 91 to annex Hawaii after a seven hour debate. votes broke down 179 Republicans 18 Democrats 8 Populists 4 fusionists in favor and 77 Democrats 3 Republicans 7 Populists 4 fusionists against. Delegates argued over policy, labor impact, and the Monroe doctrine as the chamber prepared final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Newlands
Hawaii
Messrs. Berry
Dem
W. A. Smith
Rep
Hepburn
Messrs. Johnson
Ind
Williams
Miss
Fitzgerald
Mass
Annexation
Berry
Johnson
Cuba
Pacific
Dolliver
Indiana
Hawaiian Islands
Mr. Dolliver
Philippines
Porto Rico
Rep. Mich
Cummings
N. Y
Cleveland
Blount
United States
Europe
Asia
Hawaiian
Yeas
Vote on Proposition Ends House Session in Silence
Mr Dalzell presiding in Reed's absence announces that Reed would vote no. The tally is 209 yeas and 91 nays, eliciting cheers from the opposition and applause from the galleries as the House adjourns at 5 55 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalzell
Reed
Post Office Salaries Readjusted for July One
Washington June 15 First Assistant Postmaster General Heath released the annual readjustments of presidential postmasters salaries based on year ending March 31. Massachusetts changes include increases for Ayer Concord Junction Pepperell Lexington Medford Milford South Framingham West Medford Winchester and decreases for Framingham Holliston Lowell Melrose and West Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Heath
Massachusetts
Ayer
Concord Junction
Pepperell
Lexington
Medford
Milford
South Framingham
West Medford
Winchester
Framingham
Holliston
Lowell
Melrose
West Acton
General deficiency bill carries 224 million dollars
Washington reports the general deficiency bill was sent to the House, totaling 224 million dollars with 206 million allocated for war expenditures and 18 million for other uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate Tackles Bank Bill in Tariff Era Debate
Washington June 15 Senate resumes consideration of the international American bank bill after approving an amendment to extend the measure’s privileges to all U S citizens. The chamber had earlier passed many private pension bills and heard a speech on republican tariff legislation by Mr Prichard of North Carolina. Discussion remained unfinished at adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prichard
N. C
Senate
International American Bank
United States
Bold Step by Germany Over Manila Evacuation
London report says Emperor William ordered the German consul at Manila to oppose American débarcation unless forceful enough to keep order and protect Germans. Berlin and Washington notified. Dietrichs allegedly has 2400 troops ready to embark 1500 with two batteries for Manila. Germany seeks adhesion of Russia Japan and England though objections expected. significant news from Manila may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Star
William
Germany
Manila
United States
Berlin
Secretary Day
Washington
Dietrichs
Star
Far East
Russia
Japan
England
Plot to kill Czar at Tsarskoe Selo shocks St. Petersburg
Advices from St. Petersburg report a plan to assassinate the Czar that was kept quiet. The Czar attended a church consecration at Tsarskoe Selo where the ceremony spot was undermined and many arrests followed, believed to be a scare by secret police tied to abolishing lucrative posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Petersburg
Tsarskoe, Selo
Secret Police
Merrimac Prisoners Exchange Authorized
Madrid reports on June 15 that Blanco has been authorized to effect an exchange of the Merrimac prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanco
Madrid
Merrimac
Spanish foreign minister orders Dubosc and Carranza to leave Canada
Madrid reports the foreign minister has ordered Dubosc and Carranza to depart Canada. No further details are provided about the reasons or dates of expulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubosc
Madrid
Carranza
Canada
Degree for Dewey Conferred by Princeton University
Admiral George Dewey received the honorary LL D degree from Princeton University in a ceremony held today in Princeton New Jersey. The event marks a notable honor for the famed naval commander amid ongoing tributes to his service and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
George Dewey
Princeton University
Widow's cure: Chamberlain cough remedy praised by Mrs Beard
A Claremore widow reports years of persistent cough cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after trying many remedies. She says a first bottle brought relief and a second fully cured her, saying she has not been this healthy in 20 years. Certificate signed by Mary A. Beard with local druggists listed for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Beard
Claremore
Ark
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Meddlesex
Central Streets
Guantanamo Bay To Be Used For Coaling And Landing
The plan outlines Guantanamo Bay as a key landing and anchorage point for operations against Santiago de Cuba. Admiral Sampson may land 2000 Marines if needed, with insurgent coordination and friendly naval support to protect troop ships and supply lines. The strategy includes rail and road use, a harbor bombardment, and a siege gun buildup near the iron wharf to isolate Spanish forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,d C
Guantanamo Bay
Sampson
Caimanera
Santiago de Cuba
Shafter
Admiral Sampsons
Department
Cuban
Naval War Board
Rough Riders
Col. Wood
Santiago
Vesuvius
Decision on Wong Wen case tests China treaty vs act of 1884
United States Commissioner Heacock in San Francisco ruled against Wong Wen and 60 other Chinese migrants seeking entry on merchants certificates under the 1884 act. The certificate was found defective for lacking necessary details, with the government arguing the act applied. Wong Wen faces deportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
United States
Heacock
Wong Wen
China
Spanish Torpedo Boat Temerario Needs Abroad Repairs
The Paraguayan commission reports the Spanish torpedo boat Temerario cannot sail due to broken machinery. It is here and will require a long time for repairs abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumption
Paraguay
Galveston
United States
Temerario
Ice Chest to Cool City Summer at Crystal
The Crystal at 140 Worthen Street near City Hall installs the city’s largest ice chest. It will store 50 barrels of ale 49 barrels of chest lager and 30 tons of ice. A band of music may play there, offering a cool alternative this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Crystal
Worthen Street
City Hall
Ad Reader Report for Courier Advertisers
The notice informs advertisers that readers spotted their advertisement in the Courier. It urges continued ad placements and thanks clients for supporting the paper’s commerce section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Courier
California Catarrh Cure praised by Lowell resident
A local testimonial extols California Catarrh Cure as a swift, effective remedy for catarrh. Frank Phillips of 490 Market street recounts years of symptoms and claims relief after using C C C from Ellingwood & Co. pharmacy, noting clearer head and no headaches. The ad asserts Hay Fever relief and lists price as one dollar through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
California
Lowell
Frank Phillips
Market Street
Ellingwood & Co
Store Directions On Deck Lead To Easy Access
The message confirms a clear route to the store with directions to always find it on the deck. It emphasizes consistent access and visibility for customers seeking straightforward navigation.
Armour Concentrated Tablets of Beef Extract and Vegetables
Armour offers concentrated beef extract and vegetables in packs priced at 25 cents each. The product targets those seeking a compact, savory nourishment option.
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Huntington
Marines
Bill
Kaiser
Czar
Dewey
Soins Bay
Shad
Blakely
Vermont
Ossa
Banner Market
Prescot’ Street
Caleb L. Siith’s
Boston
Middlesex Street
America
Washburn, Crosby & Co
Greenwood Bros
Lawrence St
Mark
George E. Stanley
Boston and Lowell
Old Colony
Boston and Maine
R. R
Dows
Central St
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