San Antonio Presses Bid for Republican Convention City
San Antonio promotes itself as a candidate for the Republican National League Convention to be held in Omaha and seeks favorable support from district delegates. The local delegation, led by Newcomb and Colfax PB, argues the city should be the South’s convention hub and plans advertising material for San Antonio delegates.
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Omaha
New Orleans
San Antonio
Colfax
Newcomb
New Braunfels Fraud Plot Ends in Jail for Porter
A man named L Porter, son of a Baptist preacher, attempted to extort Dr. Gay Wood in New Braunfels by a staged meeting and forged documents. Porter was arrested after a pistol incident, jailed on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and carrying concealed weapons, with bond set at 1000 dollars.
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Ittle
Aransusy Pass
X. Hay
New Braunfels
Aeton
New Braunfels Zeitung
Wr. Hermen Breusing
L. Porter
Porter
Atranavad
Kyle
Dr. Garwood
A. Floege
Floege
Garwood
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Tan
Pridon
Relic of 449 Cap William Van Aylstyne Birthday Gift
Cap William Van Aylstyne a noted special policeman celebrated his sixth birthday anniversary last Tuesday and showed friends an old silver ware piece given forty eight years earlier on his twenty first birthday by Madame Sibell the Lion Queen during a circus appearance in this country. He was employed by the show people and river of the Mest bie hand chariot built for a circus and was the Lion Queen's special handler when she completed her act with the lions.
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van Aylstyne
Bla
Madame Sibell
Lion Queen
Raymond & Waring
Spainards Assault That Follows Roosevelt Riders Front Line
The Galveston News reports Capt. Maximilian Luna of troop F New Mexico may be killed in Friday’s action near Juragua with U S. forces. Roosevelt’s Rough Riders led the charge in dense brush, suffering casualties as Col Leonard Wood and Gen Leonard Wood led the assault. Hamilton Fish Jr a New Yorker and son of Nicholas Fish was among the front line sailors and officers. Our forces sustained about fifty casualties.
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Hamilton Fish
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Rough Riders
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Grant
Columbia College
Poughkeepsie
Charter Filed Promises $990000 Southwestern Mutual Loan
Special Wire reports from Austin where the charter of the Southwestern Mutual Loan Association was filed with the secretary of state. Capital stock listed at 990,000 dollars. The filing was noted in the Sunday wire.
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Southwestern Mutual
Xaociaon
Waeu
Insurance commission blocks National Accident society entry
Special Wire from Austin dated June 25 reports the state insurance commission refused to grant a business permit to the National Accident Society of New York seeking to operate as a fidelity company in Texas. The item notes other brief items including Galveston City waterworks bond registrations and Postmaster elect W B Brush taking charge July 3 with ex-county treasurer Anderson as assistant.
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Insurance Commission Today
National Accident Society
New York
Fidelity, Company
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Austin, Tex
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Washington
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Spainish Fleet Sighting Near Pantellaria Sparks Delusion Plot
Rome reports a Spanish warship squadron sailed east from Pantellaria toward the Suez entrance. The Pelayo and Camara’s ships allegedly move to mislead allies about a reserve fleet bound for Cuba or the Philippines. If bound for Manila the fleet could reach Port Said in seven to ten weeks.
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Manila
Pennsylvania Storm Devastates Western Districts
Special wire reports a severe wind and rain storm in western Pennsylvania on June 25 destroying roofs, downing telegraph poles, and killing one person in Pittsburgh. A separate London dispatch notes alleged nihilist plots targeting the czar and czarina, with counts of poisoning attempts.
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Allegheny
Pitsburg
Abandoned campaign promised extra session on currency
Washington reports the ground money drive for currency reform has been dropped at the request of Mr. Richinley. Secretary Gage halted his missionary work and H. H. Hanna, once named lead organizer, now has time on his hands as talks shift to possible post March 4 Congress. The push aims to unite Republicans while awaiting a broader currency discussion.
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Washington
Richinley
Gage
H. H. Hanna
Indianapolis
Aickinley
Republcans
Congress
Cabinet Lulled by German Neutrality Assurance
Washington June 26 The cabinet discussed the Philippines situation amid German interference rumors and Cadiz’s sailing. Secretary Day vouched for German neutrality, stating vessels in Manila harbor protect consulate and property unless Dewey requests aid. Some doubt whether the fleet can pass Suez or reach the coast of Spain. A separate note reports a small hurricane hitting Covington and Cincinnati with damage and injuries.
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Cadiz
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Spain
Our Boys Fighting Ilaad in Heavy Santiago Fights
Special wire reports heavy fighting around Santiago today with land clashes and warships bombarding Alara Castle. Details remain sparse as crews push to gain ground amid naval bombardments.
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New York
Crpe Haylien
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Alara Castle
Peace terms for Cuba and colonies reported in Madrid dispatches
Dispatches from Madrid report that peace terms to be imposed by the United States include independence of Cuba with an American protectorate, possession of Porto Rico, a coaling station in the Philippines, and a coaling station in the Canary Islands.
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Corra Says Spain Massing Army for Cuba War
Madrid reports Gen Corra minister of war states it is premature to seek peace as Spain prepares for a large force in Porto Rico. He notes Spain has few troops at Santiago but plans to form an army corps with two divisions, awaiting a stronger chance to strike against Cuba and the United States.
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A Rough Rider's Widow Dies of Grief in Austin
Austin June 26 Private W. T. Erwin of troop FP in the Rough Riders died in the engagement with the Spaniards off Santiago Pride has a wife in this city who learned of his death via press dispatches this morning and she is prostrated with grief and feared to live.
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Santiigo
Pridey
Nying
Tragic Drowning of 2-Year-Old in Texas Tub
In Avelin Texas on July twenty third a toddler wandered near a large yard tub. He fell head first into the water and was rescued only after colleagues located him in distress. Local residents Ed Peterson and his wife reported the incident and assisted in the emergency response.
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Ed. Peterson
Campaign plans sail to Philippines amid Atlantic clash
In a crowded briefing, Commodore Sehrey hosts Santiago defenses while General Alles advances toward Santiago and Porto Rico. Admiral Samp son accelerates toward Spain, with Cuinura moving to the Philippines. Plans call for a two squadron attack and swift blockade, threatening Spanish shipping and key ports as Dewey receives delayed reinforcement.
Spanish Troops Use Poison Bullets in Cuba Clash
Washington reports Spanish forces in Cuba firing brass bullets forbidden by civilized warfare. First Sergeant Warren cites a letter from Quartermaster Sergeant Limerick detailing captured arms at Guantanamo, including rifles and pure biscuit cartridges deemed prohibited.
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Cuba
Geo. B. Warren
N. 8
N.G
Navy Yard
Washington, D.C
Limerick
Guantanamo
Grand Jury Discharges After Letter Scandal
Henry Milley admits authorship of the X Ray letters while facing conspiracy charges connected to alleged plans to burn bridges and disrupt railroads. The grand jury returned eighty indictments, including Felony charges against Milley, with cases ongoing as the term ends. Milley, a native of Texas raised in Nahyuke Tennessee, says he wrote the letters for a joke and money.
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Welle Laiston
Ha Feng
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Nahyuke
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Lynn
Mass
Monserrate
Riverside
Nihilists Lose As Poison Plot Rumor Spreads
A scrambled wire report notes unrest in London and alleged plots by nihilists against the Russian royal family. The tale mentions an arrest of a countess and a czar’s party, with sensational claims of poison and a royal coup. In a separate item a horse and buggy recovery is reported near Beanville after it was left by unknown thieves on San Pedro avenue.
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Joe P. Green
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May Celebrate in Santiago War News Summary
Special wire dispatch from Washington reports up to late tonight that Allied forces may capture Santiago. Officials express confidence in rapid progress as movements by Gem Shaller indicate plans to celebrate the Fourth of July with victory in the campaign against Spanish forces.
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Americans land forces in twenty four hours Berlin reports
Diplomatic circles note Spain seeks peace after Santiago surrender and Americans may have landed an entire army with artillery horses mules and ammunition in Cuba. Military observers say the feat exceeds even optimistic hopes as the U S fleet and troops move rapidly toward decisive action.
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