Plans to Reinforce Shafter at Santiago in Cuba
Washington reports two months into the war troops near Santiago prepare to land to reinforce Gen. Shafter. About 24 000 American forces are expected after further transports depart from Newport News and Tampa. Spanish defenses around the harbor are assessed, while officers plan multiple landings to mislead the enemy and secure coastal positions.
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United States
Spain
Santiago
Department
Cuba
U. S
Dewey
Manila
Shafter
Newport News
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Massachusetts
Michigan
Virginia
Tampa
Garretson
Ohio
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Santiago de Cuba
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Garcia
War Nor
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Signal Service
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Alger
Miles
Long
Teavi
Death sentence for Halstead questioned after bombardment
Washington dispatch reveals Freeman Halstead, correspondent wounded during the San Juan bombardment was not killed. A witness says Spanish authorities falsified the wound story to curb the American fleet. Halstead faced execution but British consul interceded as prisoners were led out. He resisted removal, was injured, and the court martial record of imprisonment was manipulated amid calls for revenge.
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Washington, D. C
Freeman Halstead
San Juan
Halstead
Landing plans near Santiago discussed by Shafter
AP dispatch reports General Shafter and staff on the Segurancia met Rear Admiral Sampson and consulted with General Garcia near Acerraderos about Cuban forces. The leaders planned no large-scale landing for about three days, noting only small bodies of troops to move.
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Associated Press
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jam
Santiago
Segurancia
General Shafter
Sampson
Acerraderos
Garcia
Shafter
General Garcia
Soos Three Daya
Sampson: General Landing Delayed by Several Days
Rear Admiral Sampson declares that the major landing of General Shafter's expedition on the coast near Santiago de Cuba will be postponed for several days. He dismisses reports from the United States as mere guesswork.
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Mole St. Nicholas
Sampson
General Shafter
Santiago de Cuba
United Ae
Maltox Bottled Vitality to the System
Maltox is described as bottled vitality to the system, presenting itself as a health tonic or stimulant product within a promotional context. The line emphasizes its carryover effect and claimed systemic boost.
Senator Lodge Confident on Manila Landing
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts declared at the navy department that American troops have landed in Manila and that no foreign power can justify interference. He said the United States now protects all foreigners there and may handle the situation in its own way.
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Washington
Manila
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Secretary Long
Navy Department
Bryan's Regiment Assigned to Ninth Army Corps in Cuba
GO WITH LEE Washington June 21 Col. William J Bryan's regiment now in Nebraska has been assigned to the Ninth army corps at Jacksonville under Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. It is practically decided Gen. Lee will not go to Porto Rico or Santiago but will move with the main Cuban expedition to Havana.
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Washington, D. C
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Ninth Army Corps
Jacksonville
Fitzhugh Lee
Lee
Porto Rico
Santiago
Havana
Hawaii Annexation Debate Lags in Senate
Washington June 21. Interest in Hawaiian annexation discussion waned as Mr White Democrat California led a long three and a half hour opposition speech. Though his argument was skilled and poised, it failed to command attention and the resolutions were laid aside for the day with his speech to resume tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
White
Dem. Cal
Government Hospital Opens on Egmont Key
The government hospital on Egmont Key near Tampa Bay was completed. It will inspect and fumigate returning transports from Cuba or tropical regions. Noncontagious sick travelers from Cuba will be treated there. Dr A H Glennan of the marine hospital service has unlimited authority to stop and delay embarkations.
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Tampa
Fla
Egmont Key
Tampa Bay
Cuba
A. H. Glennan
The
Marine Hospital Service
Panama Sells for Forty-One Thousand Dollars
The Spanish prize steamship Panama captured by the Mangrove was auctioned off near Havana and bought by the government for 41,090 dollars. The sale occurred in New York on June 21.
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Havana
New York
Panama
Zafiro Forced to Leave Hong Kong for Coal Shortage
A special from Hong Kong reports the American supply ship Zafiro, sent by Dewey for provisions, compelled to depart without coal or supplies or the customary 24 hour stay. The action is believed to stem from Chinese orders influenced by Spain.
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New York
Hong Kong
Zafiro
Dewey
Spain
Dahlberg Suspended For Improper Language At Race Meet
Baltimore dispatch reports H L Dahlberg of Lowell suspended by L A W chairman Mott for improper language and conduct at a race meet. He is barred from all L A W tracks in every capacity nationwide.
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Baltimore
H. L. Dahlberg
Lowell
Mott
Off Santiago Fleet Arrives for Cuba Invasion
The 16,000 strong U S army under Gen Shafter arrived off Santiago de Cuba aboard 87 transports. The fleet, greeted by cheers, prepared to join Rear Admiral Sampsons warships as plans for landing near Santiago were discussed. Some troops may land at Guantanamo Bay to relieve marines. main body expected closer to Santiago.
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Shafter
Morro Castle
Admiral Sampson
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Cuba
Viest
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Schley
Santiago de Cuba
Associated Press
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26Th Infantry
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Annapolis
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Eagle
Guerrila
Guantanamo
Cabanas
Klobedanz Dominates as Orphans Top Champions
In Chicago on June 21 Klobedanz was wild yet effective, backing by weak support as the Orphans capitalized on hits that brought in runs. The champions fell to nearly flawless play before an attendance of about 4000, with the score unfinished in the report.
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Pone
Ryan
Everett
Lange
Dahlén
McCormick
Mertes
Connor
Donohue
Eense Thornton
Boston
Amilton
Enney
Long
Weer
Duffy
Collins
Stahl
Lowe
Bergen
Stivetts
Klo
Thornton
Swartwood and Woods
Baseball score roundup from major league games
Cincinnati defeated Baltimore 4 to 2 in Cincinnati. Chicago bested Boston 12 to 6 in Chicago. St Louis beat Philadelphia 9 to 6 in St Louis. Louisville routed Washington 14 to 3 in Louisville. Cleveland led Brooklyn 7 to 0 late in Cleveland.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Louisville
Washington
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Cleveland Sesiscedse
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia Eaves
Washington Wee Aeeeld
Seeevees
Louiisville
Cornell The Favorite In Yale Rowing Match
The Yale crew at Broadview in Gale's Ferry Conn. awaits tomorrow's race with high confidence as Cornell and Harvard loom as strong rivals. Coach Bob Cook notes Cornell on form and Harvard's skilled rowing, while Yale relies on sustained effort. Courtney’s crew paddled two and a half miles for freshness before the big event.
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Gale’s Ferry
Conn
Harvard
Payne Whitney
Harry P. Wickes
J. P. Brock
Old Monitors Ready for Release from League Island
Philadelphia June 21 The monitors Mahopac and Manhattan will depart League Island soon with naval reserves aboard. The Mahopac has finished coaling and ten new engines will add two knots of speed. Boilers are new and hull repairs on the Manhattan are completed.
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Philadelphia
Mahopac
Manhattan
League Island
Charette And Hobson. Merrimac Heroes Safe Says British Consul
Halifax June 21 The British consul at Santiago de Cuba reports in a message dated June 20 that Hobson and others were not harmed during the bombardment. Ramlden? Ramsden, British Consul, confirms.
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Halifax
N. S
Santiago de Cuba
Hobson
Ramsden
Yale College Soldiers Appoint Two Second Lieutenants
Two privates from Yale platoon of light artillery in Niantic Conn are named second lieutenants in the regular army. The officers are Charles Lloyd of San Francisco and Augustus Ledyard of Detroit.
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Niantic
Conn
Yale Platoon
Light Artillery
Chas. Lloyd
San Francisco
Augustus Ledyard
Detroit
Sarrien Fails to Form New French Ministry
Paris June 21 Former Premier Dupuy refuses the foreign office. M Sarrien decides to relinquish the task of forming a new cabinet as the government crisis deepens in France.
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Paris
Dupuy
Foreign Office
M. Sarrien
Albion launch disaster at Blackwall crowds fear deaths
A huge crowd gathered for the launching of HMS Albion at Blackwall on Thames. A backwash wrecked a shore staging, tossing 200 spectators into the river. At least 50 feared dead, hundreds injured, many rescued by launches and rowboats as efforts continued. American Ambassador Hay present, bodies recovered later.
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London
Albion
Blackwell-on-the-Thames
Naval Station
Thames
Duchess of York
Hay
Blackwell
Cortes May Suspend Sessions Rumor In Madrid
Rumors in Madrid say the Cortes may suspend sessions this week if Minister of Finance Puigcerver resigns, prompting Premier Sagasta to face the Queen with a confidence question. A Sagasta resignation is deemed possible, with the government pledging an energetic follow up action.
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Madrid
Cortes
Senor Puigcerver
Sagasta
France and Russia Expected to Open Peace Talks Soon
London reports the Pall Mall Gazette correspondent says an important peace negotiation event with the United States and Spain may occur in a few days. French Foreign Minister Hanotaux, backed by the Czar, has been a principal promoter in the talks.
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London
Paris
Pall Mall Gazette
United States
Spain
M. Hanotaux
Red Cross Steamer State of Texas Leaves Key West
The Red Cross society steamer State of Texas sailed from Key West at 9 p m today carrying Miss Clara Barton on board. The vessel departed in calm seas for its scheduled mission.
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RED Cross
Key West
Fla
Red Cross Society
State of Texas
Clara Barton
For Sale Boarding and Lodging House Ad
For sale two properties, a 17 room boarding house with new furniture and full occupancy in a central location at $850, and a 138 room house in a fine location with modern improvements at $375. Contact T. H. Elliott, 64 Central St.
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Central St
Itching piles cured with Dean's Ointment sale
It's a mistake to imagine that itching piles can't be cured, a mistake to suffer a day longer than you can help. Dean's Ointment brings instant relief and permanent cure. At any drug store, 50 cents.
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Dr Frost’s Remedies Endorsed for Infant Health
A health note urges feeding babies only with mother's milk when possible and warns against soothing syrups containing opium. It promotes Dr Frost's remedies as safe medicines for infant illnesses and lists Pellets as a safe cure, priced at 25 cents with a free health book from Ellingwood & Co. pharmacists.
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