Landing Begins Invasion Of Cuba As Troops Land
Washington reports that US troops began disembarking on Cuban soil within a week of Tortugas departure. The operation aims at Santiago with landings at two points, supported by the navy, while commanders Shafter Sampson Miles coordinate from inland to advance on the town and seal Cervera’s escape.
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Washington
United States
Tortugas
Santiago
Cuba
War Department
Col. Allen
Guatanamo
Playa del Este
Guatanamo Bay
Santiago Bay
Col
Allen
General Shafter
Admiral Sampson
General Miles
Miles
Camp Alger
Newport News
Tampa
Guy W. Henry
Uffield
Garretson
Ampa
Jaya del Este
Santiag
Garcia
Rabi
Cervera
Uhar
Shafter
Admiral Sampsn
Lieut. Stanton
Morro
Marblehead
America
Gen
Gem Shafter
Royal Palms
Whch
John Jacob Astor
Gen. Ludlow
Costello
Lieut
Miley
Col. Goetzen
Richard Eilarding Davis
Secretay Al er Receives Cable About Peacekeeping Landing
Washington reports Secretary Al er received a cablegram from laya del Este stating that troops were successfully landed at Baiguiri, marking a direct military action update.
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Washington
Aler
Laya del Este
Baiguiri
Warships Bombarded Cabanas to Divert Attention
Washington June 22 Navy department reports Sampson announces landings ongoing successfully as ships bombard Cabanas to draw attention away. Texas confirms one man killed in the action.
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Cabanas
Washington
Navy Department
Sampson
Texas
Miles Reports Cuban Landing Began Assault from Rear and Side
Washington dispatch June 22 reports Major General Miles received a cipher message from Captain Allen chief signal officer in Cuba indicating that the landing of troops had begun and was in progress when sent. The message stated the American army attack was arranged so Spaniards would be assaulted from the rear and the side.
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Washington
Miles
Allen
Cuba
First Landing Of U S Troops In Cuba Reported
The dispatch from Gen Garcia at Asseradero Cuba dated June 20 via Port Antonio Jamaica notes the first landing of U S troops. The report outlines initial deployment and remarks from command about progress and objectives in the Cuban campaign.
Pando to the rescue sails for Santiago
Gen. Garcia reports Gen. Pando marching with a substantial army to relieve Santiago with forces concentrated along a 50 mile front from Guantanamo to Cabanas. Shafter praises Cuban troops as battle ready while Perez claims Spanish control from Santiago east to Busquiri. Rodgers torpedo boat loss cited. Chief Petty Officer Akerman was to be married.
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Kingston
Garcia
Pando
Blanco
Santiago
Cervera
Spain
Cabanas
Shafter
McCalla
Pedro Perez
Marblehead
Busquiri
Daiguiri
Perez
Akerman
Rodgers
Hood's Pills Cure Liver Ills and Indigestion
Patent medicine ad notes Hood's Pills relieve liver ills biliousness and indigestion with simple use. Mentions headache and low price of 25 cents, emphasizing ease of operation.
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Hood
Blanco 18 Safe Says Havana Dispatch Denies Assassination Plot
A Havana telegraph reports there is no basis for U S claims of an assassination attempt on Captain General Blanco by a volunteer linked to a died conspirator. Blanco enjoys broad esteem and confidence, rides unescorted, and asserts no exchange with the United States for now. He restricts access to fortifications, notes no immediate truce vessels approach, and keeps six miles off shore to prevent U S drawings.
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The
Associated Press
Havana
United States
General Blanco
Blanco
Santiago de Cuba
Hobson
Santiago
Leutenant
Havana Under Tight Blockade Quiet as End Seems Near
Key West June 22 Havana is very quiet and gloomy as residents move slowly and faces lack animation. A strict naval blockade keeps observers noting no vessels slip in or out while talks of an exchange for Hobson and his men contemplate Madrid. The coast remains heavily guarded with no progress toward relief or shortcut past the line.
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Key West
Fla
Havana
Maple
Ludlow
Hobson
Madrid
Blanco
Hobson and crew safe after Morro imprisonment
Santiago de Cuba reports Assistant Naval Constructor Hobson and seven companions who sank the collier Merrimac were prisoners in Morro Castle during the June 6 bombardment. They suffered no injuries and were moved to barracks on June 7 after initial capture and confinement. Signed Ram sden, British Consul.
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Santiago de Cuba
Hobson
Morro Castle
Morro
Third Philippine Expedition to Leave San Francisco
Quartermaster General Ludington reported a telegram from San Francisco stating that the third military expedition to the Philippines will depart the city next Monday on six transports namely the Ohio Indiana City of Para Morgan City Valencia and export. General Merritt, commanding the new Pacific Department and prospective governor general of the Philippines, is expected to ride the Indiana. Major General Otis will join the fourth expedition.
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Washington
Ludington
War Department
Quartermaster Law
San Francisco
Philippines
Ohio
Indiana
City of Para
Morgan City
Valencia
Merritt
Department of the Pacific
Otis
Germany offers protectorate over Philippines for 20 years
Ma drid reports Senor Sagasta met a German envoy proposing a 20 year protectorate over the Philippines to end the island war, with Germany paying 660 million marks to Spain to fund Cuba. Sagasta reportedly will reject the proposal.
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New York
the Herald
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Germany
Philippines
Spain
Cuba
Sagasta
Debate on Hawaii Annexation Draws Senate Fire
Senators spar over Hawaii annexation with Mr White of California opposing it as poor policy and a needless coaling stake. He argued distances to Manila and the Nicaraguan canal make Hawaii unnecessary and urged pursuing defense from the mainland. Pettigrew warned against expanding U S territories and stressed dangers of war. The chamber adjourned after executive session as other measures moved forward.
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Hawaii
Senate
Mr. White
Dem
Cal
White
Manila
San Francisco
Unalaska
Honolulu
Hawaiian
San Diego
United States
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Hawaiian Islands
China
Pettigrew
S. D
Hoar
Mass
Allison
Iowa
National Congress of Mothers
House
Linney
Rep
N. C
Flying squadron likely to be formed for Canary Islands mission
The naval war board nears approval of a flying squadron to operate around the Canaries and Spain. If Camara's fleet moves west, the squadron may search for Spanish ships. if not, it may harass commerce. Planned ships include the Brooklyn, armored cruisers, Minneapolis, Columbia, and other fast cruisers, likely commanded by Commodore Schley.
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Washington, D. C
Naval War Board
Canaries
Spain
Secretary of the Navy
Carama
Atlantic
United States
Camara
Canary Islands
Porto Rico
Brooklyn
Sampson
San Juan
Minneapolis
Columbia
Navy Department
Schley
Hobson to Leadership Rank in Navy by Age Forty
Washington June 22 Lieut Hobson is expected to be promoted to lieutenant commander and then rear admiral. Close naval observers project he will lead the navy for about 15 years, reaching top rank soon after age 40 and becoming senior officer for a record period. His early elevation would remove the need to serve as a watch officer on large ships.
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Washington
Hobson
Naval Register
Navy
California Catarrh Cure Promises Quick Relief
A health advice piece links tongue inspection to overall wellness and warns catarrh can trigger many diseases. It promotes California Catarrh Cure as the remedy that cures the mucous membranes at the source, cites Rev. T. S. Leonard praising its effects, and notes price 60 cents to a dollar.
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California
Fountain Head
T. S. Leonard
First Baptist Church
Oswego
N. Y
Navy cadet earns high praise for shipboard duties
Navy officials laud a young Annapolis graduate who steered the Merrimac toward Santiago harbor despite limited sea duty. Secretary Long sends commendations to Naval Constructor Hobson and Lieut. Victor Blue for actions near Santiago and the detour around 75 miles, noting Sampson’s silence as not diminishing the achievement.
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Navy
Annapolis
Merrimac
Santiago Harbor
Naval Academy
Long
Naval
R. P.hobson
Victor Blue
Sampson
Hobson
Navy Department
Blue
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
Senate confirms postmasters and generals in June list
Washington June 22 The Senate today confirmed nominations including postmasters Christina D Fosdyke Groton and L C Hyde Springfield Massachusetts and Brigadier Generals Henry V Boynton Adelbert Ames and John W Plume with J M Tobin of Massachusetts named as commissary with rank of captain
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Washington
Senate
Postmasters
Massachusetts
Christina D. Fosdyke
Groton
L. C. Hyde
Springfield
Henry V. Boynton
District of Missouri
Adelbert Ames
John W. Plume
New Jersey
J. M. Tobin
Wattersons Opinion on War Aims and Territorial Gain
Henry Watterson argues for retaining the Philippines Cuba and Puerto Rico after the war. He says indemnity is not priority and that a nation of shopkeepers may not seek money but aims to advance civilization. He predicts Hawaii will be acquired and notes future commercial interests and national aspirations rising from these territories.
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New York
Herald
Louisville
Henry Watterson
Watterson
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Porto Rico
Spain
Maine
Hawaii
Smith for Governor Nominated at Vermont R
Montpelier June 22 The Republican state convention chose Colonel E C Smith of St Albans without opposition for governor. The gathering focused on second place with C H Bates of St Johnsbury and Dr A D Holton of Brattleboro contending, while F F Bates of Burlington pressed for treasurer. Colonel E C Smith was named governor. H C Bates was nominated lieutenant governor.
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Armory Hall
Olin Merrill
State Committee
Porter H. Dale
Island Pond
McKinley
Proctor
Committee On
E. C. Smith
St. Albans
H. C. Bates
St. Johnsbury
Three Delays Mark Thames Regatta In New London
A dismal day for Thames boat racing ends with postponement after three failed starts. Weather worsens from morning calm to squalls. Cornell and Harvard crews shift between launch points while spectators endure rain aboard observation trains. Officials postpone to tomorrow at half past twelve, hoping for better conditions.
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Conn
Thames
Meikleham
New York, New Haven and Hartford
New Haven
Cornell
Harvard Boat House
Cook
Harvard
Close Chicago Boston baseball tilt ends in loss for Chicago
Willis retired in the first inning as Chicago failed to solve Lewis after the second. Boston earned four runs on ten hits while Chicago managed only six. Tenney Sacrifice hits by Everitt and McCormick, with Lewis and Tenney key for Boston. Attendance 4090.
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Chicago
Willis
Lewis
Bergen
Boston
Dahlen
Hamilton
Tenney
Collins
Everitt
McCormick
Connor
Ryan
Mertes
Long
Lowe
Wood
Swartwood
Woods
Other League Scores From Crosstown and City Games
In Cleveland the Cleveland team defeated Brooklyn 5 to 0 while Louisville hosted Washington in a 5 0 game. St Louis beat Philadelphia 8 to 2 at St Louis with another score as Pittsburgh and New York tied 10 to 2. Baltimore defeated Cincinnati 8 to 2 in Cincinnati.
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Brooklyn
Louisville
Washington
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Sees
Boston
Baltimore
Chicago Settee
Picisdale
Nes
Eeeas
St Louis
Armour Holds It Wheat Battle Over Leiter Stocks
In Chicago on June 22 Armour controls 7,000,000 bushels of Northwest wheat pooled with Leiter grain and stored in La Salle Street strong box. Old crop moves by mid next month, millers prefer it for grinding, while Leiter protects cash holdings abroad and plans market rollout on merit.
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Chicago
Northwest
Armour
la Salle Street
L. Z. Leiter
For Sale Boarding House With 17 Rooms In City
For sale boarding and lodging house of 17 rooms with new furniture and full occupancy. Central city location. Price 850 dollars. Also a 13 room house in a fine location with modern improvements priced at 375 dollars. Contact T. H. Elliott, 64 Central St.
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T. H. Elliott
Central St
Castoria Ad Promises Gentle Relief and Trusted Kindness
An old advertisement notes the familiar Castoria product line with its promise of gentle relief for children. It emphasizes a trusted name and consistent quality as a long standing remedy, recommending parents choose the familiar bottle for their infants and toddlers.
Bronchitis Cure Claim and Inhaler Remedy Ad
An 19th century style advertisement argues bronchitis and incipient consumption are curable by a local treatment. It touts Booths Inhaler to purify air and kill germs, claiming rapid relief without stomach medicines, plus Hyomel Balm for chest soreness. It asserts the product reaches bronchial membranes and is portable for daily use.
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Booth
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