Work of the Vesuvius Off Santiago in Cuba
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius joined the fleet at Kingston and fired on a Cuban battery near Morro. Ensign Palmer and Lieut. Commander Pillsbury supervised the operation as 200 pounds of guncotton exploded, shaking the Oregon and sending earth clouds aloft. A second charge landed on the opposite side, with a third hissing to follow.
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Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Ensign Palmer
New York
Pillsbury
Fe] Morro
Oregon
Quimby
Naval bombardment at Santiago de Cuba during third daylight assault
Rear Admiral Samp son’s fleet pounded the batteries at the entrance to Santiago de Cuba for a third time at daylight. The western batteries were badly wrecked with several guns dismounted while Spain’s defense deserted. no American casualties were reported though enemy losses were believed heavy. The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius also launched charges, with uncertain impact on nearby destroyers.
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Dauntless
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Sampson
Lieu. Nobson
Vesuvius
el Morro
First dynamite cruiser tests thrill fleet
The test near the hill produced a cloud of earth and smoke. The Vesuvius moved at sixteen knots as two shells and two flashes passed beyond the cruiser. The trial is regarded as highly satisfactory and has generated intense fleet interest in this early war test.
Third Manila Expedition Chosen by General Merritt
Maj. Gen. Merritt selects 3,850 officers and men for the third Manila expedition. Five transports can hold 4,250 soldiers, allowing a few hundred more to be added if needed. Brig. Gen. Charles King may command the force sailing on ships Morgan City Seventh California Indiana Thirteenth Minnesota City of Para and Valencia with additional recruits aboard.
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San Francisco
Merritt
Manila
Charles King
Morgan City
California
Indiana
Minnesota
City of
Para
Wyoming
Ohio
North Dakota
Valencia
Weyler argues against sending fleet to Cuba in interview
Madrid correspondent reports General Weyler favors no fleet to Cuba in war talks. He suggests striking at coastal towns and sending a squadron to defend the Philippines to deter Yankee claims on distant islands.
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Weyler
London
Madrid
Daily Telegraph
Cuba
Philippines
Count Boniface de Castellane Fights Duel in Paris
Count Boniface de Castellane husband of Miss Anna Gould of New York dueled M. Henri Turot of the Petite Republique Francaise. Three sword rounds left Turot wounded in the right forearm, twice slightly and once severely, ending the dispute over Turot's remarks about an act of infanticide by a servant in the count's household.
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Paris
Boniface de Castellane
Anna Gould
New York
M. Henri Turot
Petite Republique Francaise
M. Turot
International US Canada Conference Set for Quebec
The June 17 announcement says the United States and Canada will confer in Quebec on July 1. Canadian delegates include Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir Richard Cartwright and Sir Louis Davis.
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Quitawa
Ont
United States
Canada
Quebec
Wilfred Laurier
Richard Cartwright
Louis Davis
Bombardment Destroys Guantanamo Fortifications at Caimanera
From Guantanamo Bay on June 16, a joint naval bombardment by the Texas Marblehead and Suwanee reduced the brick fort and earthworks at Caimanera. The Texas and Marblehead engaged fortifications, with 12 inch shells tearing down walls and sending debris airborne. Spaniards fled the fort as St Paul shelled surrounding earthworks. only five Spaniard shots were observed and caused no damage.
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Caye Smith
Camp McCalla
Guantanamo Bay
Kingston
Jamaica
Caimanera
Guantanamo
Texas
Marblehead
Suwanee
St. Paul
Invasion of Puerto Rico to Use 35 Transport Vessels
The War Department announced plans to deploy about 35 transports for the Puerto Rico invasion. Officials estimate 15,000 to 20,000 troops will sail with equipment and subsistence on these ships, comparable to the force sailed for Santiago.
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Puerto Rico
Washington
War Department
Santiago
Havana Not Easy Prey
Chicago dispatch reports Havana well defended with a double rampart and modern guns. It cites 50,000 troops in the city and two blockaded ships carrying provisions, noting no famine danger for months and little sickness.
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Havana
Chicago
the Tribune
Whigham
Cabanas
Milwaukee Wife-Murderer Sentenced in 14 Years
James Kearney of Chicago shot and killed his wife on River Street in Milwaukee on April 5 and was sentenced in municipal court to 14 years in state prison. He attempted suicide by shooting himself in the temple, which destroyed his eyesight.
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Milwaukee
James Kearney
Chicago
River Street
Kearney
Siege of Manila Tightens as Insurgents Close In
London reports Manila surrounded with rebels pressing the walled city and water cut. American forces hold back as insurgents, led by Aguinaldo, threaten the capital and 3,000 Spanish are captured or taken prisoner in weeks of fighting.
Panic in Camp as 3000 Horses Stampede Through DC Military Camps
A Tampa dispatch reports 3000 horses and mules broke from corrals at ten o'clock Thursday night, stampeding Gen. Carpenter's brigade in a dark, chaotic District of Columbia camp. Officers failed to form lines as the beasts thundered through, causing terror among soldiers. By 11 pm forty men mounted to slow the stampede and steer animals away from the camp.
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Washington
Tampa
Fla
No Exchange Ordered in Merrimac Prisoner Case
The Havana dispatch reports the Spanish government has not authorized any exchange of the Merrimac prisoners. A Yanez Pinzon communication with an American warship under a flag of truce notified that Capt. Gen. Blanco lacks authority to swap Hobson and his men for Spaniards held in the United States.
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Havana
Merrimac
Yanez Pinzon
Blanco
Hobson
United States
Assignment Publicized for Boston Woven Hose and Rubber
The Boston Woven Hose and Rubber company announced its assignment on Thursday. Liabilities are listed at 1,200,000 dollars while assets total 2,100,000 dollars. The firm owns valuable patents and trademarks, and directors expect to pay in full with substantial remaining assets for stockholders.
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Boston
Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company
No Right to Expel Spaniards in Canada
In the House of Commons Sir Richard Webster the attorney general said the power to expel Spanish agents from Canada is a royal prerogative. The colonial government could be sued for damages for expelling such persons.
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London
House of Commons
Canada
Richard Webster
Newlands Resolutions Pass House on Hawaii Annexation
The House approved the Newlands resolutions by 209 to 91 to annex Hawaii. The measure creates a five member commission including two Hawaiians to advise on government, bounds debt at 4 million, bans Chinese immigration, nullifies other treaties, and allows a provisional American administration under presidential direction. The same measure was favored by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee led by Senator Davis after a brief review.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Newlands
Hawaii
Iawaiian Republic
Congress
Foreign Relations Committee
Davis
Senate
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Marines and Cubans rout Spanish camp at Guantanamo
United States Marines and Cuban forces attacked a Spanish camp five miles from American entrenchments near Guantanamo Bay. They routed about 400 Spaniards, destroyed the water well, and suffered one American wounded zero, two Cubans killed, four Cubans wounded. Spanish casualties believed high with at least 40 killed and 15 bodies found. Marines praised for marksmanship amid heavy fire. A second dispatch from Camp McCalla reports 15 Spanish prisoners, including one officer, 100 Mauser rifles and 10,000 rounds captured, plus engagements leaving 100 Spaniards killed and 200 wounded. The blockhouse and telegraph station were destroyed.
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Guantanamo Bay
Kingston
Jamaica
New York
Camp McCalla
Guantanamo Harbor
Guantanamo
Santiago
Caimanera
McCalla
Marblehead
Col. Huntington
Perejo
Oregon
Dauntless
Santiago de Cuba
Havana
Isle of Pines
Cienfuegos
Yankee
Yosemite
Purisima Concepcion
Cuba
Sampson
Morro Castle
Hobson
Murro Castle
Morro
Key West
Fla
Juan Santos
Cervera
Cristobal Colon
Vizcaya
Almirante Oquendo
Yuen Sing
City of
Peking
Manila
German steamer sights Cadiz fleet off Ceuta near Gibraltar
The captain of a German steamer arriving Friday reports sighting the Cadiz fleet off Ceuta on the north African coast opposite Gibraltar about 17 miles south by southeast of the Rock. The warships were described as two battleships, four large cruisers, and four torpedo boat destroyers moving eastward.
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Cadiz
Ceuta
Africa
Gibraltar
Anxiety Over Bismarck Health Deterioration
Berlin dispatch reports Prince Bismarck in renewed anxiety over inflammation of the veins in his right leg. Pain is great, his daily drive is suspended, and sleep is broken. Dr Schweninger has reached Friedrichsruhe with Count Herbert Bismarck expected to join.
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Bismarck
London
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Schweninger
Friedrichsruhe
Count Herbert Bismarck
Desertions Rise as Spanish Volunteers Flee to Cuban Patriots
A Key West dispatch reports that over 5,000 Spanish volunteers and many regulars from Puerto Principe and Nuevitas garrisons have deserted to the Cuban patriot army. The desertion is driven by fear of the American fleet, according to headquarters at La Guanaja, Camaguey.
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New York
Key West
la Guanaja
Camaguey
Puerto Principe
Nuevitas
Hobson to be transferred to line in Navy
Washington reports Lieutenant Hobson of the Merrimac will move from the construction corps to the line and be raised to lieutenant commander this week. The action was decided by the administration and will be followed by quick legislation and executive approval.
Marriageable ages around the world
A compilation states marriageable ages by country. Germany sets 18 for men, Greece requires 14 for men and 12 for women, Portugal 14 and 12, France and Belgium 18 and 14, Spain 14 and 12, Switzerland 14 and 12, Austria 14, Russia and Saxony require 18 and 16, Turkey allows youths who can walk and understand religious service.
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Greece
Portugal
France
Belgium
Spain
Switzerland
Austria
Russia
Saxony
Turkey
Desperate action near Caimanera sparks feared Spanish rout
Cuban scouts report Caimanera residents plan to torch the town and flee to the hills as American ships threaten the area. Spanish troops and civilians reportedly panic amid bombardments as 3,500 attackers are said to threaten Camp McCalla.
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Caimanera
Accused of Cowardice Sent From Manila Battle
The Olympia arrived in Tacoma with China papers charging Admiral Montejo with cowardice at Manila. A Song-Kong Telegraph correspondent says the admiral did only move between ships during the engagement.
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Tacoma
Wash
Olympia
China
Montejo
Manila
Song-Kong
Transatlantic Liners Carry Spanish Troops to Gibraltar
Six liners with about 4000 Spanish troops aboard Camara's fleet are reported near Gibraltar. D. B. Steele, Hawaii consul, says coal shipments totaling 40000 tons will head to Honolulu with the St Francis loading coal in Baltimore. Paris reports M Ribot unable to form a cabinet to replace the Melize ministry after talks with Pytral Sarrien and Dupuy.
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Camara
Honolulu
Tacoma
Wash
D. B. Steele
United States
St. Francis
Baltimore
Paris
MM. Pytral
Sarrien
Dupuy
M. Ribot
Faure
Melize
Second Call Deploys New Volunteer Units Across States
Adjutant General Corbin releases the second call for volunteers detailing how 75,000 needed troops will be organized. States and territories will supply 22 infantry regiments, 14 light batteries, and three heavy batteries, with specific deployments listed for many states and regions.
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Indian Territory
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South Dakota
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Navy confirms Cervera fleet in Santiago harbor
Washington reports Admiral Sampson confirms the full Cervera fleet is in Santiago harbor after Lieut Blue observed and counted the ships from vantage points around the harbor. The bulletin notes earlier Cuban reports and describes a Spanish attack on Guantanamo and the killing of Marines and Surgeon Gibbs during the engagement.
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Washington
the Navy
St. Nicholas
Blue
Santiago de Cuba
Guantanamo
Gibbs
Sampson
Cervera
Santiago
Navy Department
Lieut
Miles Returns to Washington After Cuba Campaign
Maj. Gen. Miles general in chief of the army arrives in Washington with Col. Maus Maj. Davis and Col. Greenleaf of his staff after directing the departure of the first invading army to Cuba. He plans to remain in the field to guide ensuing expeditions as part of a broad offensive campaign.
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Miles
Washington
Maus
Davis
Col. Greenleaf
Cuba
Secetary
Father and Son Lynchbed in Arkansas Lynching
Clarence Arkansas June 15 a mob of about 300 men took Rev Moses Ricks a black preacher from jail and hanged him in Monroe County at nine pm He confessed to outraging a farmer s wife His 25 year old son was to be ordained next week and his father was lynched Sunday night for complicity in the same crime.
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Clarence
Ark
Moses Ricks
Monroe
Ricks
Five Die as Cloud Burst Strikes Chelsea Park Kansas
A cloud burst near Chelsea Park in Kansas City Kansas at about 11 pm floods Jersey Creek area and breaches a dam. The resulting torrent sweeps away an artificial lake and several homes, with fatalities confirmed at five and possible more.
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Kansas City
Kan
Chelsea Park
Here
Jersey Creek
Spain Declares News On Guantanamo Landing Satisfactory
In Madrid the war minister Lieut Gen Correa said the government would publish dispatches about the American landing at Guantanamo once received. Gen Aznar called the news very satisfactory for Spain.
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Spain
Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Correa
Guantanamo
Santiago
Aznar
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