Roosevelt's Rough Riders Fight at Santiago de Cuba
Four troops of the First Cavalry, four of the Tenth, and eight troops of Roosevelt's Rough Riders attack about a thousand Spanish near Santiago de Cuba. Twelve Spaniards are reported dead and at least fifty Americans wounded, with Major Brodie and several officers among the injured. The action lasts about an hour as American forces push the Spaniards from bush and hill toward the city with reinforcements arriving.
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Associated Press
Wanda
Jaragua
Srnday
Playa del Este
Guantanamo Bay
First Cavalry
Tenth Cavalry
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Santiago de Cuba
Allyn K. Capron
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Tillman and
Dawson
Dougherty
W. T. Erwin
Dix
York
Bjork
Kolbe
Berlin
Lenmeck
Corporal White
General Young
Col. Wood
Tney
Seventh
Twelfth
17Th
Cantry
Ninth Cavalry
Massachusetts
Newark
Brodie
McClintock
J. R. Thomas
Knox
Bell
Bryan
E. M. Hill
Shelby Fishler
Newcomb
Fred N. Beale
Corral
J. D. Rhodes
James F. Bean
Frank B. Booth
Albert C. Hartle
B. G. Bailey
H. Alvers
E. J. Atherton
Clifford Reed
G. W. Arringe
Thomas F. Cavanaugh
New York Journal and Advertiser
Lawton
Baiguiri
Twenty Second Infantry
First Infantry
Second Massachusetts
Fourth Cavalry
Twenty-fifth Colored Infantry
Wagner
Firmeza
Juragua
Linares
Chaffee
Bates
Twentieth Infantry
American Army Presses Toward Santiago in Cuba
American forces drive Spaniards before them off Jaragua and near Morro as the main body reaches the table land surrounding the harbor of Santiago. Spanish retreat continues toward the city and a decisive engagement is anticipated soon.
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Associated Press
Daunt Ness
Jaragua
Santiago
Table Land
Morro
Neutral Germany commits to Philippine policy, says Dewey ok
Washington reports Germany will remain strictly neutral regarding the Philippines. The secretary of state confirms Germany has no intention to interfere with U S plans to occupy the islands and will respect Admiral Dewey s authority in Manila. The government rejects contrary reports and warns against any European assertion of claims to territory in the Pacific.
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Washington
Germany
Philippines
United States
Spain
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Wuld
Eight ships added to war department transport fleet
Washington reports the purchase of eight vessels from Atlantic Transport Line and linked partners for war service. The ships Massachusetts Manitoba Mohawk Mobile Minnewaska Michigan Mississippi and Obdam will each carry 1000 tons of refrigerated meat plus 1000 head of cattle or horses, boosting logistics for freight and transport.
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Washington
War Department
Atlantic Transport Line
Massachusetts
Manitoba
Mohawk
Mobile
Minnewaska
Michigan
Mississippi
Atlantic
Obdam
Netherlands-American Steam Navigation Company
Editor Endorses Chamberlain Remedy for 15 Years
Mr John Bevins editor of the Press Anthon Iowa testifies to long use and strong recommendations of Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy within his family and among hundreds of others. 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
Flag Raised Over Altares Mountains Near Baiquiri
From Kingston the dispatch reports the American flag raised by Major Lamette and two volunteers atop the Altares mountains behind Baiquiri. Spanish troops deserted Baiquiri as Cuban forces under General Castellano entered the town amid dire conditions and scarce clothing.
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Associated Press
Dauntless
Baiquiri
Kingston
Altares Mountains
Basquiri
Lamette
Steelton Company
Baltimore
General Castillo
Baiiquiri
Shafter
Santiago de Cuba
United States Army
Quartermaster’s Department
Lawton
Col
Humphreys
Juragua
Sister Bettina's Work and Cuba Relief Efforts
Sister Bettina Hosker founder of the Red Cross hospital in New York travels to Tampa with her husband Dr A Mona Lesser to prepare for Cuban relief duties. She recalls nursing experiences in New York and in Cuba, detailing her work at the Cerro house housing sick and wounded children and her alliance with Miss Barton and Geneva conference organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettina
Red Cross
Cuba
New York
Clara Barton
National American Society
United States
Red Cross Hospital
Tampa
A. Mona Lesser
Boston
J. Mona Lesser
Miss Barton
Germany
Bettina Hosker
Woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
An Indiana woman widow of a preacher, Mrs Wamsley of Greensburg, testifies that heart disease and neuralgia from nervous strain vanished after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She explains long suffering, multiple doctors, and a full course of pills restoring health and strength. Affidavit confirms her recovery.
American Fleet to Sail for Spain in War Move
Washington reports that after Santiago’s fall and Cervera’s destruction, Sampson will deploy a two squadron strike on Spain. A flying squadron of swift vessels will cross the Atlantic followed by battleships under Sampson or Schley to threaten the Spanish coast and disrupt commerce.
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Washington
Africa
Spain
Suez Canal
Dewey
Philippines
Atlantic
Cadiz
Camara
Bay of Manila
Santiago
Cervera
Sampson
Columbia
Minneapolis
Harvard
Yale
St. Louis
St. Paul
New Orleans
Schley
Clark
Oregon
Iowa
Indiana
Massachusetts
Texas
New York
Brooklyn
Flying Squadron
Engine Jumped Track Killing 2 in Missouri Station Crash
In St Joseph Missouri on June 24 a Burlington train carrying the Torrey cowboy regiment from Fort D A Russell to Jacksonville Florida derailed as the second section entered the station. The engine left the rails and toppled after plowing 30 feet. Engineer John W Fuller was crushed under the tender and died. Fireman George Christian suffered fatal burns. Three horses in derailed cars survived uninjured.
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St. Joseph
Burlington
Torrey Cowboy Regiment of Cavalry
Fort D. A. Russell
Jacksonville
Fla
John W. Fuller
George Christian
No German Request To Land Troops In Manila Reported
Washington June 24 The Associated Press states on authority that no permission has been sought or granted for landing marines or troops at Manila and no overtures have been exchanged on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Santiago
White House
Associatedress
Manila
Great Disorder in Spanish Chamber of Deputies
Madrid June 24. The debate on the Philippine question in the Chamber of Deputies was marked by disorder. Senor Robledo attacked Senor Palavieja and was interrupted by shouts of untrue. The sitting suspended amid protests and censure of naval officials. Samper shouted and was arrested. The cabinet met under the Queen Regent, no new news from Philippines or Cuba. The Queen Regent suspended the Cortes, and the deputies adjourned without cheers.
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Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Robledo
Senor Palavieja
Aguinaldo
Capt
Aunon
Senor Samper
Sagasta
Philippines
Cuba
Cortes
Senate
French cabinet formed to succeed Meline ministry
Paris reports M. Peytral has formed a new cabinet to replace the retiring ministry of M. Meline. The lineup includes M. Paul Peytral premier and interior, M. Charles de Freycinet foreign affairs, M. Godefroy Cavaignac war, Vice Admiral François Fournier marine, M. Paul de Lombre finance, M. Ferdinand Sarrien justice, M. Theophile Delcasse colonies, Emile Marvejouls commerce, Senator Baduel agriculture, M. Georges Leygues public works, and M. Charles Dupuy public instruction.
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Paris
M. Peytral
M. Meline
Interior
M. Paul Peytral
M. Charles de Freycinet
M. Godefroy Cavaignac
Francois Fournier
M. Paul de Lombre
M. Ferdinand Sarrien
M. Theophile Delcasse
M. Emile Marvejouls
Badu‘el
M. Georges Leygues
Charles Dupuy
Daza Explosive Promises Spanish Fleet Power
Madrid reports intense Spanish interest in the new explosive called daza. Trials aboard Pelayo and Carlos V prompt secrecy from war and marine departments. The data projectile uses a compressed air tube, with two ships slated for supply. experts question precision and bombardment practicality.
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Madrid
Pelayo
War
Marine Department
Marquis de Cammilac
Spain
Cadiz
Madrid government seeks public view on war end
London dispatch reports the government authorizes agents nationwide to gauge public opinion on terminating the war. Senor Sagasta to announce the result after the Cortes is prorogued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madrid
The
Morning Post
Senor Sagasta
Miles Will Go Direct Field Operations in Cuba
Washington June 24 A definite statement says Gen Miles will go to Cuba with his staff to direct the military operations in the field. He will leave next week.
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Washington
Miles
Cuba
Malaria cure claim for Pe-ru-na from Michigan man
Jacob Griffin of Elmar Michigan reports two years of illness from malaria. After taking half a bottle of Pe-ru-na he improved, and four bottles cured him. Dr S B Hartman of Columbus Ohio offers free advice and invites letters to him. All druggists sell Pe-ru-na.
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Jacob Griffin
Elmar
Mich
S. B. Hartman
Columbus, Q
California Catarrh Cure touted in Lowell campaign
A Lowell promotional piece touts California Catarrh Cure as the genuine remedy for catarrh and deafness. It recounts a testimonial from W. McDonnell of 27 Tyler Street, claiming long illness, deafness, and relief after using the cure. The advertisement urges persistence and notes price and availability from Ellingwood & Co.
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Lowell
California
Ellingwood & Co
Cc. C. Cy
Hay Fevar
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Dons
Shaker
Torrey
Cowboy Regiment
Power OF
Daza
Central St
J.T. Rhodes & Sons
Arthur Rhodes
Merrimack Street Courier
Citizen Building
Gately & Pearson
Bildreth
Taylor
Huong GO
F. A. Taylor
Humphrey Street
Courier-Citizen
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