Bombardment of Santiago Opens as Siege Grows
Washington reports the bombardment of Santiago began as Gen Shafter and naval forces prepare to press the siege. Spanish defenses include nearly fifty siege guns and many 7 inch mortars. The enemy reportedly contemplates evacuation, while Shafter rejects terms allowing surrender with retreat.
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Santiago
Washington
War Department
Shafter
Yorallui
Tau
Army
Navy
Boon
Shatter
Peitya del
Yorthwest
Garcia
Deseaninos
Bay
Torat
Dim
Sieher
Street Car Collision Kills One in Washington Area
A street car collision near St Elmo's asylum in Washington D C left one person dead and many injured. Both cars were wrecked and horses pulling the Anacostia car were killed. The brake spring broke as the vehicle started a descent, sending passengers tumbling from the car.
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Washington
Ig Heights Co
D.C
Anacostia
St. el
Governum
Asylum
Anacostia Aml
Afm
Wikman
Portsmewly prisoners arrive. Admiral Cervera among 500 aboard
The auxiliary St Long brought over 8 Spanish prisoners including 4 officers to Portsmouth Sunday morning after the big liner left Guantanamo on July 3. On board were 108% prisoners in total. Details mix in a chaotic write up with later notes on a bribery case, amended laws, and a Henley regatta win by American oarsman B J Howell of Trinity Hall Cambridge setting a new record.
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Cervert
Auxir St. Long
Portsmewly
Herbordt
Welnek
Guantanemy
Anelor
Portsmouth
Barbus
Admiral Cervera
Altobiscalin
Biaigen
Quite i
Eutate
Roxanandes
B. Jt. Howell
Trinity Wall
Cambridge
IH. P. Blacks Late
Vesta Rowing Club
Fire destroys Coranig public building in suspected arson
Fire swept the public building at Coranig, area a, likely arson. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 1,40,0? with officials offering no immediate arrests or motives, while investigators inspect the charred site for evidence.
Bradstreet Review Shows Favorable Tone Holds
Bradstreet's review notes favorable features persist in mid-summer conditions. Wheat yield estimates shift from extreme forecasts to a band around 475,609,000 to 700,000,000 bushels while iron markets await clearer direction. Wheat shipments total 2,728,042 bushels this week, with corn exports at 2,417,272 bushels. business failures rise to 241 for the week, eastern and middle states show quiet trade, woolen goods hopeful amid narrow new business.
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East
Northwest
Eastern
Middle States
Congress Adjourns After Sine Die in Frantic Session
Congress adjourned sine die at 2 p m Friday amid cheers and singing in the house. Republicans hailed press coverage and leaders Bewey and Gen Joe Wheeler as the chamber erupted in waving flags and riotous display following a morning motion by Democrat Mr Handy to strike partisan remarks from a Ray speech. The sergeant at arms moved to restore order after uproar broke out.
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Congress
Whale House
Bewey
Joe Wheeler
Handy
Delaware
Ray
New York
Afr
Canton
Lifingis
Enormous Rainfall Deluges St Louis Suburbs
Heavy Friday and Friday night rains flood St Louis and nearby areas causing hundreds of thousands in damage. Five inches of rain in 24 hours inundates low-lying districts, drains fail, cellars flood, and residents flee on rafts.
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St. Louis
Ely
Rank of Officers in Fights Before Santiago
Promoted by McKinley the president nominates Brigadier Generals Rankins Lawton Chaffee and Bates as major generals. Wood of the Rough Riders and Lieut Colonel Melibben of the Twenty-Fourth Infantry promoted to major general. Theodore Roosevelt of the Rough Riders named colonel and quartermaster with rank of colonel. WJ. Hecker Michigan district surgeons rank as majors Vaughan surgeon of the Thirty-third Michigan and M. Rots surgeon of the Fighters town listed.
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Santiago
Brankins
Lawton
Chaffee
Bates
Iemejor
Col. Wood
Rough Riders
Melibben
Twenty-frat Infantry
Bheather
Theodore Roosevelt
Trank
WJ. Hecker
Vo S$. Vaughan
Michigan
M. Rots » Surzenn
Figters
Anson Out as New York Manager Replaced
A.C. Anson is relieved of the manager role of the New York Baseball Club. Joyce resumes management as the team seeks a better percentage and higher president Freedman approval. Meanwhile a Chicago trip is hinted at, with Anson absent and Fortunes unsettled. Fire devastates Br Bernays stable in St Louis, with multiple horses killed or injured.
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New York Ball Feam
A.C. Anson Haseen Releaseudl
New York
Sual Win
Joyce
Anson
New Yorks
Freedm
Ansolt
Chicago
Br. Bernays
St. Louis
Luke
Dr. Bernays
Aquitoms
Anonmt
New del Corsa
Chen
Receiver Appointed For Duluth Street Railway
Monday afternoon L Mendenhall was named receiver of the Duluth Street Railway Company on application by Thomas Lowrey of Minnexports, a stockholder and creditor, signaling the start of a reorganization. Socialist conspirators arrested in Budapest. three workmen charged with planning to assassinate Emperor Francis Joseph with dynamite during his visit. Chile issues ultimatum to Argentina on the long dispute over the boundary, with a deadline of August 15 to settle.
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Duluth Railway
L. Mendenhall
Thomas Lowrey
Minnexports
Duluth Street Railway Company
Buda Pesth
Francis Josepty
Chili
Cool Waters Collide as Offiers and Crew Keep Calm
Two lake steamers collide three miles from Cleveland with passengers panicked yet no injuries. Oliver Suderen maintains cool leadership as the New York boat, heavily damaged, lists after impact. several passengers taken aboard the whaleback Henry Court, owned by Rockefeller. The cause is under investigation.
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Cleveland
New York
Portie
Whatebark
Henry Court
Alt Audes
Olivers Suderen
Rockefeller
Cleveland and Buffalo Pransit Company
Eleven Lighters Lost Off Coast of Cuba in Storm
War department reports eleven lighters swamped and lost in a severe storm off the coast of Cuba while en route to shore from Mobile, New Orleans, and Charleston. They were to aid Gen. Shulte in transferring supplies to the front before Santiago. The department mobilized immediate efforts to replace the lost craft.
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War Department
Mobile
New Orleans
Charleston
Shulteris
Santiago
Hoist Our Flag Quest Amid Pacific Naval Movements
Fragmented dispatch describes Admiral Miller directing a voyage to the Hawaiian Islands and Secretary Lenz ordering departures tied to Philadelphia rebels. The Pacific station faces duties to raise a flag as tensions map Asia. Confusion leaves readers uncertain about dates and exact actions as reports drift across unrelated global notes.
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Admiral Miller
Hateaiian Islands
Scretary Lenz Save
Thurlay
Philadelphia
Wawaii
Admiral Milley
Pacific Station
Jr Eaiy
seGusle Ue Uipin
Belgian Relief Effort Humbled by Rebel Attack
A Brussels sappers report that a Stan expedition led by Eda and Menut Duis was surprised by Cungalese rebels. One hundred one expedition members were killed and a quantity of rifles and cartridges captured. Lieu Dalais was later deserted and killed.
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Sapers We-Brussels
Eda
Ander
De Cose Alive Seeks New York Route Tale
An incoherent fragment notes a person named De Cose alive and in Montreal formerly tied to Spanish segregation in Washington. It mentions speaking of a New York route and passengers of an ill fated voyage or event, with unclear details and quotes.
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Seine du Bois
Spanish Regation
Washington
Montreal
Winghuloeses
New York
Eagts Brings in a Price for Captured Schooner
A small Spanish schooner named Guallito with Tamber, laden with oil, chickens, provisions, and diamonds, was captured by the guillry squad near Cape Pope Isle of Pines and brought to Key West. Diamonds valued at about $30,000 were reportedly aboard for settlement.
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Eagts
Key West
Cape Pope
Isle of Pines
Market quotes for grains livestock and dairy prices
Chicago area and other markets report varied prices for oats and corn across multiple regions. Livestock values show hogs and sheep ranges, with cattle prices cited and wheat and rye futures noted, alongside butter and eggs price marks from creamery and Western markets.
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Hess
Indianapolis
Lewis
Milwauker
New York
Whiting Scandal Tops Iowa News In Whiting Parish Turmoil
A Whiting Iowa tale of a preacher allegedly courting multiple church members triggers a church inquiry as trustees confront a resignation amid rumors. Separately, Iowa's wartime mobilization costs rise with state expenses totaling over 112000 dollars and ongoing bills for transport and uniforms. Local debates touch on clergy, public trust, and state war costs.
Crop Outlook From Lowe Weather and Crop Bureau
The Lowe Weather and Crop Bureau reports seasonable weather last week aiding farm work and crop growth. Corn harvest nears practical completion nearly everywhere while bay harvest advances, spring grains progress well with limited lodging, and winter wheat rye harvests continue. Some districts report rust and insect damage to winter wheat. barley fields nearing cut.
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Lowe Weather and Crop Bureau
Hartley
Dubuque Hero at Jacksonville Spies Captured
A Dubuque letter states William Reier of the Garrgrnar's Greys led a patrol near Jacksonville Florida. Reinecke challenged a man approaching the camp and fire was opened when the password failed. The attacker died. papers on him identified him as a spy and forty ounces of poison were found. Officers fear a plot to poison water sources and kill soldiers.
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Jacksonville
Wiliam Rier
Gargrnar
Greys
Fla
Reinecke
Bali
Spai
Jacksonvide
Unveiling of a Civil War Soldier Statue in Dubuque
A Fourth of July ceremony in Dubuque marked the unveiling of a stamp memorial to General Samuel R. Curtis. Captain William Grover, Iowa’s first wounded soldier, did the unveiling as General John W. Noble spoke on the day’s significance.
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Dubuque
Samuel R. Curtis
William $. Grover
John W. Noble
St. Louis
Use Interior
To Elect a New Bishop in Iowa Diocese
The standing committee of the Episcopal Church in Iowa calls a special convention to elect a successor to the late William S. Perry. The assembly will be at Davenport cathedral on Tuesday, September 6, under Photmas E. Green as president and J J Richartson as secretary. A fire at Burlington caused a $5000 loss to Rand Lumber Company, insured.
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Episcopal Church In
Iowa
Tix Photmas E. Green
J. J. Richartson
Diocese of
Davenport
Town
William S. Perry
Meet With Terrible Death at Marshalitown Tragedy
A catastrophic accident in Marshalitown caused multiple fatalities and injuries. A crew from Peoria arrived to erect a large tank when a seat collapsed, sending workers crashing to the ground as heavy metal debris crushed those beneath. Several men died or were gravely harmed, with officials noting ongoing investigations.
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Hte Marshalkewn Aly
Wien
Peoria
Louis
Ureken
Rome
Marslalttown
Iowa Stands Firm Rejecting Revenue Stamp on Express Shipments
A Des Moines dispute over revenue stamps for express shipments escalates as Iowa refuses to tax express companies. Secretary of State Dobson announced that the state will stamp the receipts only if required, while United States Express Company and others refuse to accept code copies without stamps. The statehouse and many carriers insist the tax is the state’s duty, failing to move packages by express. The report also notes local items including a Dewey post office, a college debt repayment, and notable farm, livestock, and accident notes from Iowa counties.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Rex
Dewey
Cass County
Adolph Bernhardt
Charles City College
A. Mosier
General Land Office
Blackfoot
Idaho
Robert Mastick
Sheldon
Kossath County Board of Supervisors
H. P. Shedd
Cherokee County
Sioux City
Lafayette Young
Arn Sube
Cuba
Associated Press
Jamaica
Philadelphia
City Council of
Sonrt
University of Jews
Nutting
Town City
AN. Ferris
Waterloos
George TW. Belding
Calmery
W. Clarix
Clear Lake
W. T. Knapp
Charles City
O. M. Wilcox
Law
A. S. Kingman
Kingman Place
University Place
West Des Moines
Polk County
Wesley Stater
State Bar Association
Mason City
Wade
Inwa
Sinking of La Bourgogne and Cromartyshire Collision
The La Bourgogne steamship sinks after colliding with the Cromartyshire in dense fog sixty miles south of Sable Island. About 280 were saved from 606 aboard La Bourgogne and Cromartyshire aided in rescue as 300 perished. Mrs Henderson noted the whistle seconds before impact.
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Crotharsysh
Sabie Island
Halifax
Grecian
la Bourzogue
la Cassa
Perser
Cromartyshire
Compagnie Generale T. Tantique
Europe
New York
Herre
Henderson
Cromertyshire
Heon
Ste
Grays
Nunad
Allan Line
Grecing
la Lourgarne
Six hundred car toads of celors marketed locally
Telegraphic briefs report six hundred carloads of celors to be marketed by growers in Onvien County California this year. C Harrington a Dallas County Texas farmer was robbed of 700 dollars by an unknown burglar. A shipment to the Klondike from Seattle included fire engine furniture for a bank pianos and organs. George T Hart of Padweeh Kentucky was killed instantly when a heavy timber fell and crushed him.
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