Shafter Massing Troops for Attack on Santiago
Washington June 27 General Shafter is concentrating troops from the seacoast at vantage points near Santiago. A telegraph message to General Greely confirms telegraph management but contains no battle news. The army plans no engagement until all precautions ensure success of the movement.
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Washington
General Greely
Signal Corps
Shafter
War Department
Department
Santiago
Americans Open Fire Beams On Santiago De Cuba
Four batteries of American artillery and a Gatling gun unit occupy a hill overlooking the basin as scouts report Spanish intrenchments within 2800 yards. The American army plans a siege with earthworks and shrapnel support while supply trains work through improved roads. Reports note cautious Spanish defense, impending battle, and Cuban insurgent involvement near Juragua and Altares as forces converge on Santiago de Cuba.
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Rio Gama
Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
Linares
Holguin
Manzanillo
Santanamo
Juragua
Guantanamo
Garcia Lands 3000 Cuban Insurgents at Jaragua
General Calixto Garcia, with 3000 Cuban insurgents from the Santiago de Cuba mountains, landed at Jaragua aboard American transports. About 6000 insurgents now concentrate near Juragua, armed and worn, with plans to cooperate with American forces toward Santiago and Havana. A conference with Major General Shafter is planned, with hopes to join Gomez and push toward Havana with 20,000 fighters.
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Associated Press
Jaragua
Dauntless
Kingston
Calixto Garcia
Santiago de Cuba
Juragua
Santiago
Guantanamo
Pando
Shafter
Garcia
Havana
Matanzas
Cuba
United States
Gomez
Three Times Repulsed Spanish Claim Victory at Sevilla
A Madrid despatch reports American forces were repulsed three times while attacking Sevilla. News notes that despite quick firing guns the Americans suffered casualties. Spanish losses are listed as eight killed and 38 wounded, including six officers.
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New York
Madrid
Sevilla
Steamships Santo Domingo and Montevideo Escape Havana Blockade
From Key West on June 27 a report says the steamships Santo Domingo and Montevideo escaped Havana last Thursday night with many passengers and belongings aboard. The brig Amapala captured Friday evening carried news of their departure, while naval officers note it is easier to leave Havana than enter. Famine fears and high harbor transport prices drive wealthier residents to risk capture.
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Key West
Fla
Santo Domingo
Montevideo
Havana
Amapala
Vicksburg
Turmoil in Havana Rumors of Terror and Hunger Spread
Reliable Havana dispatch reports a reign of terror as police threaten revolt, troops watch, and famine looms. Senor Galban Lio claims five thousand bags of flour hidden near Havana and sold to soldiers. Spanish authorities seize flour. 120,000 armed Spaniards may surrender to avoid hunger. British consul Gollan faces social tensions amid Cuban sympathizers. The Talbot is to return to Havana after protests.
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Key West
Havana
Senor Galban Lio
Associated Press
Guamados
Arolas
Senor Cialban
Morro Castle
Arastegel
la Lucha
Alexander Gollan
Col. Mendez
Jamaica
Talbot
Mr. Gollan
Third Fleet Sets Course for Philippines with 4000 Troops
San Francisco officials report the Third Fleet sailed for the Philippines this afternoon. About four thousand men boarded transports led by General Arthur McArthur with the Indiana as flagship. Vessels City of Para Ohio Morgan City Valencia Newport and staff members join the voyage amid cheers and signal salutes.
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San Francisco
Philippines
Arthur McArthur
Indiana
Para
Ohio
Morgan City
Valencia
Newport
Merritt
Anglo American entente tensions surface over Camara squadron
Admiral Camara's squadron provokes resentment tied to English influence. Reported as fresh proof of Anglo American entente. The Spanish Trans-Atlantique company ships coal at Aden Colombo and Singapore. Captain Amnon, minister of marine, hopes for a settlement since coal is not yet declared contraband of war. A variant says the incident could justify recalling Camara to Spain to curb American aggression.
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Admiral Camara
England
Trans-Atlantique Company
Aden
Colombo
Singapore
Amnon
Spain
Big Treasury Vault Opens At U S Subtreasury
Joseph H O Neil retires as U S Treasurer after completing a new vault room described as the handsomest in the country. Congress funded $10 000 for the project begun weeks earlier, producing a 20 by 9 by 12 foot steel vault weighing 100 tons with double doors and advanced time locks.
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U. S
Joseph H. O’neil
O'Neil
Devonshire Street
Boston
Hobson feeds well under blockade at Santiago de Cuba
British consul Ramsden describes Admiral Hobson and his crew in a spacious ground floor room of the barracks. Food is good though limited by blockade. Hobson praises treatment and allows messages, though service rules restrict communication. Soldiers dine in a nearby room with iron barred door. provisions scarce and limited.
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New York
Ramsden
Santiago de Cuba
Hobson
Tobson
Spaniards claim rebels driven back at Manila siege
From Manila dated June 22 via Hong Kong June 27 the Spaniards claim victory while the position remains the same awaiting American troops expected today. Spanish outposts prepare to retreat to the citadel and resist only nominally. Five German warships are present. Soldiers idle, food priced at famine levels as gardens survive.
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The
Associated Press
Manila
Hong Kong
Atlas Steamship aims to buy Nicaragua railroads and boats
Lew Wiesman of Atlas Steamship of Liverpool telegraphed President Zelaya that he would soon visit Managua to complete the purchase of Nicaragua's steamers on Lake Managua and the government railroads. A sale would give Atlas a route across Nicaragua and block canal plans by creating competing sea and rail lines along the San Juan river and Lake Nicaragua. The talks contrast American canal hopes with British and German bids, and prices quoted ranged from 5 to 6 million dollars for assets, while canal costs loom around 100 million for the United States plan and about 70 million for the Maritime Canal project.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Lewis Wiesman
Atlas Seamship Company
Liverpool
England
Pim, Forwood & Co
Zelaya
Nicargua
Lake Managua
Caribbean & Pacific Transit Company, Limited, of
Maritime Canal Company of
Atlas Steamship Company of
London
Rio San Juan del Norte
Lake Selica
Greytown
San Juan River
Lake Nicaragua
Pacific
Nicaragua Canal
British Atlas Company
Atlas Steamship Company
United States
Lake
Maritime Canal Company
Enterprise
Dash for Liberty near Santiago Harbor Sees Torpedo Boats
Report from off Santiago de Cuba on June 27 describes Admiral Cervera possibly attempting a harbor breakout. Four columns of smoke were seen at sunset toward the harbor mouth while two torpedo boat destroyers loitered near the Merrimac wreck. The Vesuvius fired shells into Morro castle ridge during the night as Sampson tightens the blockade.
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The
Associates Press
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Cervera
Merrimac
Sampson
Kussen
Porter
Vesuvius
Morro Castle
Sagasta Plans Crisis to Form Monarchical Ministry
London dispatch says Premier Sagasta intends to trigger a crisis and assemble a monarchical ministry. He would proclaim the Peninsula under siege and appeal to a friendly power, likely France or Russia, to secure peace terms.
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London
Madrid
Sagasta
France
Russia
Prize Ships Sold In Auction For U S Government
At Key West on June 27 an auction under Judge Locke condemnation orders sold captured vessels. The steamer Argonauta over 600 tons and 182 feet long was bid to the United States government for 11000 to be used as a transport. A mail ship for soldiers and sailors in the Cuban campaign is expected to depart this afternoon, with a vessel bringing the first army mail en route to Key West. Local buyers secured good prices for schooners and fishing smacks awaiting transfer to government use.
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Key West
Fla
Locke
Custom House
United States
Widow Credits Cough Remedy Cure After Long Illness
Mrs Mary A Beard of Claremore Arkansas says a long struggle with a severe cough ended after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She reports strong relief after the first bottle and full cure with the second, praising the product and noting its sale at Ellingwood Co. in Claremore.
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Mary A. Beard
Claremore
Ark
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Meddlesex
Central Streets
Egypt Declines Stockers for Spanish Fleet Embarkation
Cairo dispatch says Port Said authorities will prevent the 150 stockers hired by Admiral Camara from boarding Spanish ships to avoid neutrality violations. The Audaz plans to stay three days for repairs. London dispatch reports Madrid says Egypt refused coal supply.
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New York
Tribune
Cairo
Egypt
Port Said
Camara
London
Madrid
the Standard
German cruiser Princess Wilhelm reaches Manila
The German second class cruiser Princess Wilhelm arrived at Manila on June 20, signaling renewed German naval presence in the Philippines. Berlin reports the vessel's arrival as of June 27.
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Berlin
Manila
Doan's Ointment Promised Relief for Piles and Skin Ailments
A vintage advertisement urges relief from piles eczema and skin diseases with Doan's Ointment. It cites Mr. Lewis Snow of 33 Prospect Street praising results after ineffective prior efforts, noting Doan's Ointment, and Doan's Kidney Pills as valuable remedies. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. New York, sole agents in the U S.
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Doan
Lewis Snow
Prospect Street
Dean
Foster- Milburn Co
N. Y
U. S
Ana
Old Tragedy: Skeleton Found Near Seabrook Gravel Pit
In Seabrook New Hampshire workers uncover a human skeleton near a gravel pit close to the Salisbury line. The discovery recalls a 30 year old unsolved case of a missing boy named Knox who vanished after traveling with a companion to Hampton Beach. An acquitted suspect from the original inquiry was tied to the case.
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Seabrooke
N. H
Seabrook
Salisbury
Knox
Hampton Beach
For Sale Boarding and Lodging House Listings
FOR SALE. Boarding and lodging house of 17 rooms, new furniture, rooms all full, central location, price 850. House of 13 rooms, fine location, modern improvements, price 875. T H ELLIOTT, 64 Central St.
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T. H. Elliott
Central St
Editor Endorses Chamberlain Remedy In Iowa Paper
John Bevins of the Press Anthon Iowa testifies the Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has served his family for fifteen years and has never failed. The product is sold by Ellingwood Company at Merrimack Central and at Middlesex Central streets.
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John Bevins
the Press
Anthon
Iowa
Chamberlain
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Central Streets
Ad Spot in Courier Noted by Readers
Readers report spotting advertisers’ messages in the Courier. The brief notice urges merchants to verify placement and capture attention of local shoppers.
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