Anonymous Mexican letters attack Texas papers over war news
Two unsigned letters from Mexican nationals in New Braunfels condemn a local Texas editor for favoring Americans in war coverage. They threaten action and accuse El Tiempo of fueling anti Mexican sentiment, while defending Mexican loyalty and Mexican citizens in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pablo
Vietor Gr Cruz
Regider
Correa Mex
Leguo
Texas
Nexino
Tienpo
Mexico
Pablo Cruz
Ramon Guerra
Mexicor
United States
el Tiempo
German professor flees city school report with 149 pupils
Prof Alexander Kunn of the city public schools fled the term report with Superintendent Schoch. Enrollment shows 149 pupils in the department, 287 of whom were of American parentage. At term end about 3,000 pupils were in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander’ Kunn
Department of German
Schoch
Rolie
Hayseeds and Turners to Play Bowling Series
Preportions for a four game bowling series between the Hayseeds and Turners are set. The first two games occur Tuesday night at the Hayseeds’ alley in Summer’s garden, with games three and four to follow at the Turners’ alley. A large turnout and a fine luncheon are planned for the Turners as guests, with Light invited to participate.
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Turner
Summer's Garden
Admiral Sampson's Fleet Pressed by Awaiting Army
Special Wire from Kingston Jamaica reporting on Sampson's fleet under heavy bombardment of Cuban forts as the army remains delayed. Sailors question why land forces do not arrive, noting repairs and renewed fire on eastern batteries. Texas to supply one regiment of infantry per Corbin dispatch. governor awaiting official notice and selection of officers.
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San Antonio
Texas
Meyers
Editone
Fl Regidor
Dl Correa Mexicano
el Tiempo
Tempo
Kingston
Jamaica
Jane
Sampson
Navy
Admiral Sarmpsan
New York
Washela
Sandiers
Guna
Lassere
Sampyon
Hobson
Howe
Cerverata
Cerveratas
Mery
Austin
Laraight
Adil
Corbin
Washington
Adjt
Isaac
Trassamaton
Texas Infantry
Summer Normal Schools Expanded Across State
The Austin Sunday Light reports additional summer normals approved for white and colored teacher training. Conductor lists include B. D. Scott and W. T. Brian, with openings July 4 in Sherman and June 27 in Marshall. Gainesville and Austin also name conductors and start dates.
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Austin
Hon
J. M. Carlisle
D. Scott
Marshall
Colored Teachers
L. G. Anderson
Ate
Bonds Approved and Cadiz Fleet Sails
The attorney general approved a $60,000 deposit from the Improvement Loan and Trust Company of Galveston to operate in the state. In Cadiz Spain the Admiral Camara s squadron sailed from Cadiz at 5 am led by the battleship Pelayo and cruiser Carlos V with other ships and transports, while cruiser Alfonso XIII remained behind and the fleet moved slowly out.
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Liecht
Austin
Attorney General Today
Improvement “Loan and Trust Company
Galveston
Watch
Atale
Cadiz
Spain
Gibraltar
Admiral Camaras
Pelayo
Carlos V
Patriota
Rapido
Giralda
Audaz
Prosérpina
Ozado
Alfonso XIII
War Department to reorganize troops for Philippine campaign
The War Department plans to form an army corps in the Pacific under Gen Otis with Gen Merritt elevated to military governor of Manila. Otis would gain broad authority as commander of the department, while the fourth expedition to the Philippines contemplates ships Indiana Ohio City of Paris Morgan City and more. Transport shortages hinder Pacific operations as vessels like Progress and Alameda are eyed for use.
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Washigton
D. C
War Department
Merritt
Department of the Pacific
Army
I. S. Otis
Miles
Con. Merritt
Manila
Otte
Philippines
Minin- Stani
Indiana
Ohio
City of Paris
Morgan City
Pacific
Atlantic
Seattle
Progreso
American Reglater
Alameda
Peru
Rio de Janeiro
Ships Shortage Delays Navy Contract Awards, Dewey Says
The report from Manila via Hong Kong notes Admiral Dewey’s remarks on lessons from the great naval victory. He stresses the need for high grade men, superb guns, and rigorous inspections, arguing that personnel quality and gear determine success more than torpedoes or other appliances. He warns against mediocre officers and crews and the reliance on contracts for ship materials.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Dewey
Farragut
Prage Tlee
United States Navy
Ehipa
Engineer Corps reshuffles in Galveston station change
Colonel C8 Rische leaves Galveston to command his regiment as Major James Quinn takes charge of fortifications and river works in New Orleans. Galveston station remains temporarily under New Orleans control with Quinn’s headquarters there.
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Galveston
Tex
C8. Rische
Leutenant
United States Engineering Coips
Cong
James 8. Quinn
Hawley
Quinn
Batty
Terrey
Robert
Insteven
New Orleans
Hia
Bwa
Engineering Corps
United States Army
Nave
Vartalion
Cqu
Vince
United States
Engineer Corps
Cuba
Philippies
Porto Rico
C. 3. Riche
Tme
Captain Lee Halls Case in Tex Preliminary Trial
Captain Lee Hall of Company M First United States Volunteer Infantry from San Antonio appeared before Justice Barry at Camp Hawley for a preliminary trial on a charge of assault. He waived examination and the case proceeded.
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Lee Hall
Garyenton
Tex
First
United States Volunteer Infantry
San Antonio
Hawley
Madrid's hawkish note on war end and Pacific plans
Special Wire reports Spanish fears as Austria Germany and Russia signaled naval restrictions while United States victories in the Philippines press toward a swift end. Officials warn Spain may soon reevaluate control of its Pacific colonies as European powers eye Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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Madrid
Spal
Austria
Germany
Russi Tat
Spain
Paci- Ne
United States
Chita Seas
Oceanica
Philippines
Gcaanica
I Coba
Porto Rico
Railroad Commission Orders in Austin on June 18 actions
Authority granted to amend commodity tariffs for several lines. GHO & RA Ry Co receives exception to tariff on cotton goods and meal from Houston to Street’s Switch with a rate of 1 cent per 100 pounds. GHO & A Ry Co gets exception to grain rate changes from Houston to Sheven Switch. SAL & ALP Ry Co gets authority to withdraw and cancel a $1 per ton rate on rough stone loads from Braden's Quarry to Quero.
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Austin
Texan Railroad Commission
GHO& RA Ry. Co
Houston
Cac
Sheven
SAL & Alp. Ry. Co
Braden
Ta Quero
Charter Filed For Went Minster College Tex
A charter for Went Minster College in Texas was filed with the secretary of state today. The document was reported via special wire from Austin on June 1. No report of stock or capital appears in the fragment.
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Austin
Minster
Tex
Atock
Emancipation Day Observed by Austin Colored Community
In Austin on June 18 the colored population marked Emancipation Day with large crowds attending picnics and related gatherings across the city. Public interest and attendance highlighted the event in a moment of communal celebration.
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Austin
Lawn fete by Central Chirlatinn church entertains community
On Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. Yay BH Adams on Laurel Heights the En deavorses of the Central Chirlatinn church plan a patriotic lawn fete. The committee promises a novel and delightful affair and invites water, neighbors, and friends to attend.
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Chirlatinn
Yay BH. Adams
Laurel Heights
Summer Bah Bol Boom Opens Summer Session Feud
Mecars Shater and Downey resume the feud with a summer session opener drawing about fifty entrants. The contest is underway and entrants this week may compete for the prize. Jose Ramirez Arellano and twelve family members arrived in the city from Havana Cuba via Origaba Mex staying at the Mahneke hotel. A message and hotel manager attempted to contact Arellano but he was exhausted by travel and declined a meeting.
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Mecars
Shater & Downey
Theie
Geeraslona
Havana
Jose Ramirez Arellano
Mahneke Ha‘tel
Origaba
Mex
Cuba
Arellano
Havany
TURNERS NOTICE Prize bowl and dance postponed
The examination of teachers certificates was cancelled yesterday after 23 applicants appeared. Eight failed to pass with seven white males and one colored female failing. Certificates issued included one first grade colored male, one second grade colored male, two white males, six white females, and one white male with six white females. The successful list includes Ernestine Edwards Corabel McDougal Fannie Perrin Renta Loesaberg Margaret Gim Mang T. V. Decker Joannie Findley Lotte Strickland Mrs Fannie M. Ripley Lizzie Lucas colored J. K. Harris J. M. Evens H. I. Beak J. P. Browne colored. The examining board was G. G. Putsford Adolph Uhr and P. F. Stewart. The trustees meet next Saturday at the county courthouse.
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Atate
Misa Es Ernestine Edwards
Beeslearni
Bruat
Corabel McDougal
Fannie Perrin
Renta Loesaberg
Margaret Gimmang
T. V. Decker
Joanie Findley
Lotte Strickland
Soldiers Letters From the Philippines Describe Dying and Travel
Soldiers letters recount two men named Jackson dying of appendicitis and other deaths, plus reports from Camp Cal in June 1898. Messages describe letters from Cecil and Beecel, a voyage to the Philippines, hardships in camp, weather, and food.
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Récovea Ry
Baltor
Braunfels
Hadlo Cruz
Airy TL
Lele
Texax
Ltth
Crunisia
Nok
My Regia
Blondin
Garden and Hing
William Streets
Cowie
Miniulés Agnou
Cadia
Agnaon
Phillippine Army
Otis
Dimeult
Shine
Dewwey
Corps OF Engineers
Galvesson Engineers
Riche
Houthe Engineers
Oorps
Railroad Commission
Travis County
Astrad
Toke
Pape Reg
Udars
Yen Ceell
Hex Hurtland
Vien Cecl
Eighteenth Infantry
Cecil
Tackwen
Sis
Chas
J. “Jackson
J. Jackson
Geet
Jung Pa
Jackson
Drs
Cecil Fallow
Sar’Brancisev
Cal
Hattle
Infantey
Agala
Pate
Gur Rey
Lamia
Treeky Mountains
Deer
B Company
Jim Hughes
New Orlends
Beant Sato
Juheny
Phillopings
Alon
Ben Ober
B. Bignteenth
Copinger
Antonio
Senegia
O'Conner
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