Great Events Are Hourly Expected at Santiago Harbor
Havana dispatches report Spain plans to cut cables to Key West if Cuban links are severed. US naval actions near Santiago include the Iowa Brooklyn Massachusetts Texas and Amazonas firing on batteries and the Cristobal Colon. Insurgents 2000 to 3000 strong near the city, with great events expected hourly.
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Cape Haytien
Havana
Key West
Madrid
Santiago
Guantanamo
Iowa
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
Texas
Amazonas
New Orleans
Columbia
Punta Gordo
el Morro
Zacopa
Cristobal Colon
Port au Prince Reports Spanish Cruiser Bombardment Rumors
Dispatches from Port au Prince claim the Cristobal Colon faced heavy fire near the bay entrance as the American squadron approached. Cuban troops and the U S torpedo hunt Porter are cited, with speculation of several Spanish cruisers inside Santiago and possible forthcoming actions by Admiral Camara and Commodore Schley.
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Port Au Prince
Fingti
Bantingo de Cubs
Cristobal Colon
Associated Press
Mole St. Nicholas
United States
Porter
Santiago
Cadiz
Camara Js
Daily News
Orvera
Schley'h Tardy Welhim
Two Incidents Reported at Santiago Harbor
Conflicting accounts suggest two separate events at Santiago de Cuba. Spanish torpedo boats probed the harbor Friday night while an American bombardment hit Cecennalesance Tuesday afternoon, underscoring mine and gun defenses. Admiral Carvera may repeat torpedo attacks to narrow the American squadron’s options.
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London
Santiago de Cuba
Dewey
Muntin
Sampson
Carvera
Temerario Bottled
Buenos Ayres reports Paraguay grants permission for the torpedo gunboat Temerario to stay at Asuncion under neutrality until the US Spain war ends. A Madrid dispatch claims the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon engaged American forces off Cuba and returned to harbor after inflicting damage.
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Paraguay
United Bttes
Asuncion
J. N. Muffin
Temerario
Paracuayan
Temeraria
United States
Spain
la Nacho
Coan Madrid
Cristobal Colon
Chos
Bantinge de Cuba
CERVERA AT HAVANA A Version of the Situation Given by Sponisheporter
Havana dispatch reports Admiral Cervera was not fully present in the harbor situation on the day. The correspondent notes uncertainties and evolving naval actions around the Cuban capital as messengers relay incomplete details from the battlefield and casualties as observers update events.
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Associated Prov
Havana
Cervera
Jt le
Spanish forces eager to meet Americans in Cuba
At Santiago de Cuba yesterday during the bombardment by the American squadron Spanish troops were ordered to resist with vigor or slight restraint as circumstances allow to aid the landing of American forces. The Spanish aim to confront the invaders with bold use of arms and better leadership.
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Santiago de Cuba
Spain Claims Victory in Senate Acknowledgment of Fleet Triumph
In Madrid the Senate noted with satisfaction the brilliant Spanish fleet victory. An official dispatch reports American squadron subsisting in Cuban waters was repelled by the Spanish naval force under Admiral Minetilla. The exchange followed Count Casa Valencia asking about news of the US retreat at Bandago de Cuba.
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Madrid
Senate
Casa Valencia
Bandago de Cuba
Amnon
Renoon
Hhope
Hpom
Lavana
Pioeweh Dai
Madrid Repulse Reported in Sintiien Affair
The article claims American forces attempted to enter a bay and were repulsed. It questions the destruction of El Morro batteries and notes the improbability of four vessels conducting a reconnaissance leading to a brief combat. Official circles deny the American success and emphasize the high batteries’ commanding position.
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Madrid
Lune 1
Miltideht
Onielatelreles
Sintiien
el Morro
Merritt Seeks Greene for Philippines Expedition Duty
Brigadier General Francis V. Greene of the Seventy fifth New York volunteers, with Lieutenant Bates, proceeds from Washington to San Francisco to report to the commanding general of the department for assignment to duty with the expedition to the Philippines. The billet is granted at Merritt's request, as commander of the expedition.
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Francis V. Greene
New York
Hirst
Bates
San Francisco
Cal
Department of the Puchlio
Phillpying Islands
Greene
Merritt
McKinley Opens Frank Mississippand Exposition by Button
President McKinley formally opened the Frank Mississippi and International exposition in Omaha Nebraska by pressing a telegraph room button at 1:50 oclock. He also sent a congratulatory telegram to exposition president Gurdon W Wattlox.
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Washington
Mc Kinley
Omaha
Neb
White House
Gurdon W. Wattlox
Volunteers Sail From Chattanesa to Tampa in Seventh Regiment
June Shefret of the volunteer infantry leads a contingent from Chattanesa Tennessee toward Tampa. The regiment includes units from the One Hundred Seventh Infantry, Plathie Pest ietelet of Columbian and Second New York, Third Pennsylvania, Pita dl liois, Pirat Mariiond and Bixtined New York, and will depart today.
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Chattanesa
Tenn
Shefret
Dhort
Tintiana
Plathie
Columbian
New York
Peonsylvania
Pita dl Liois
Pirat Mariiond
Army expands armor and gun manufacture plants operations
In the Lethivhem Iron company yard new sections are added to the armor and gun works. Extra squads of men in the ice are assigned to the force already employed in the vile department. Three gunge operations are now active where one previously existed.
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Lethivhem Iron
Bank of Pba in notes chaos sparks official response
Secretaries announce troop movements and budget requests as naval actions and political tension unfold. Reports describe measures at Cape Waytien harbor and threats of prosecution over violent writings. The Spanish fleet and colonial stations command attention amid ongoing war uncertainties.
Stone Favorite for State Republican Ticket Leads Convention Talk
Harrisburg June 1 Delegates split between Colonel William A Stone Warren's Charles W Stone and Philadelphia's John Wanamaker with former Congressmen Connell and Leisenring shifting support. Quay backs Stone while Latta Lat ta and Reeder vie for influence as party leaders prepare platform at the state convention.
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William A. Stone
Allegheny
Charles W. Stone
Warren
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
William Connell
Scranton
John Lessenring
Hazleton
Connell
Leisenrings
Colonel Stone
Wy. Stone
Frank Reeder
Euston
Northampton
Hey
Colone
Stone
Hite
J. B.S. Goin
Lebainon
James W. Latta
Gilusta A. Chrin
Busquehanna
Samuel A. Davenport
Erie
Coppgréss-At-Large
Jodie Win Porter
Pinchet- Phin
Sonera Court
Cieneral Latta
Selnweffer
Delaware County
Ilkely
Henmateros
Mo Metarrell
Harrinturg
John
Mictadulphia
United States
Heles Penrose
Alex, McDowell
Mercer
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Otin Wii
Indiana
Will Hedin
Quays Tfe
Two Stones
Warren Stone
Eame
Coronel Stone
Weiss
State
Lochler Hotel
Washington
Mr. Wanamaker
Quay
Thottix M. Marshall
Brone
William E. Rice
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M. Hi. Oberst
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Gabin
Ghorst
Fisher
West
Hestey
Latia
Ad KB
AL Andute Aon
Cochran
York
Mollarrel
George Kainkel
Harrisbore
Wishel
Reeder
Walter Lyon
Thomas V. Cooper
Delaware
John A. Clean
Lancaster
Otten
Dewey's Support and Troop Preparations Reported
June 1 reports that the Second Mania expedition may sail before June 4 though light duck uniforms are scarce for the troops. Colonel Bott says Nebraska regiment in ready condition, while Washington volunteers await uniforms and ammunition. Health shows improvement overall with few serious cases. Private Harry Sargent of Belleville is ill with appendicitis and cholera morbus affects Seventh California members.
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Toda Inettalions
Troy
Cithena
Blackfoot
Foote
Wyemlig
Colorado
Washington
Harry Sargent
Company K
Belleville
Hawkins
Seventh California
United States House Debates Disqualifications Under Fourteenth Amendment
Washington June 1 The House debated removing political disabilities for the fourteenth amendment section three. Grosvenor and Settle led speeches urging sectional healing and a united nation while noting limits on dual military civil offices. Discussion touched on volunteers and loyalty claims amid limited remaining disabilities.
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Grosvenor
Rep
Settle
Dem. Ky
Congress
House
Chant
Thare
TESTING THE BLOCKADE Key West Havana actions reported
A World War era report from Key West describes blockade activity near Havana. A Spanish outpost shore battery fired at a U S gunboat Uneas and a shell struck a house while Leyden and other patrol boats engaged targets. Nightly fortifications and earthworks are noted at Morro. All quiet after Uneas departed.
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Havank
Patterles Elove
Vertordas Shir
Havana
Uneas
Walter A. Tanolke Oameh
Culan
Alwuie
Matangos
Elie
Klorkhowe
Unean
Leyden Ia l
General Gonzalez Died From Wounds After Cuban Battle
Brigadier General Gonzalez, wounded Sunday at Sagua la Chica in Santa Chiara province, Havana, died from his injuries. The report notes the insurgent clash left him gravely wounded and later succumbed.
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Havana
Congalez
Sagua la Chica
Santa Chira
York Republicans adopt resolution on 19th district representation
York PA June meeting action where the Republican county committee unanimously adopts a resolution threatening to halt the nineteenth congressional district conference. The committee declines any compromise with partisan or national delegates until a fair basis of representation is achieved.
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York
Republican County Committee
Local Names Fragments Surface in Unclear Report
Fragmentary text lists Washington and several surnames including Wright Bourne Uradford and numbers like 14, leaving unclear context or event details.
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Washington
Dune
Pennsylvania
Ponson Fink
William 8 Wright, Bourne
Uradford
United States Plans Contingents for Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines
Secretary of War briefing to Congress reveals a campaign plan to deploy 75,000 volunteers and a first contingent of 300,000 troops to Cuba and nearby theaters. Officials note possible actions to land troops in Porto Rico and advance toward the Philippines as Spain faces financial strain and the war nears a conclusion.
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Madrid
Spain
State Department
Portu Wie
Frances Position and Ango-America Outlook Mentioned
The Daily Chronicle reports grave general conditions and persistent rumors of an agreement between Frances and Spain. It notes Britain may oppose France gaining Couta and hints at possible American disavowal if France aids Spain. The Pall Mall Gazette discusses Anglo American solidarity growing. Paris reports the chamber reopens with new members and votes on a president.
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The
Daily Chronicle
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Spain
Couta
Chronigl
Tn Commercial Difeloe
Great Britain
France
Coute
America
Pall Mall Gazette
Anya
Toner
Britain
Paris
Chamber of Deputther
M. Deschanel
Hrikaut
Chamber
Harrisburg Prospector Death In Lady Jane Grey Wreck
A Harrisburg telegram confirms the death of Frank W. Ginther, a former postal clerk, in the steamer Lady Jane Grey wreck en route to the Klondike on May 22. George Alller Jr reported his own safety to Ginther’s mother. Ginther’s death follows news of Percy Davenport also involved.
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Frank W. Ginther
Klondike
George Alller, Jr
Ginther
Gunther Wand Percy Davenport
Pental
Nomination of Colonel Stone for Governor Reported
The notice discusses political moves including Colonel Stone's nomination for governor. It notes the Telegraph-Spanish government subjects and broad public interest with regional health meetings and a local parade plan.
Klondike venture sinks near Com Wirattery killing most aboard
Young Hiller and Davenport along with Ginther left Morrisburg to prospect the Klondike from Beattice and Alpeka. The ship with eighty men aboard foundered near Vancouver Island coast on May 22, leaving all but one dead. Ginther led the venture with 140 pounds capital and over 8000 in stock. Davenport reportedly pursued another route.
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Morrisburg
Klondike
Beattice
Alpeka
Ginther
Davenport
Hiller Gomng
Alaskan Territory
Sinty
Com. Wlattery
Milles
Vancouver
Ginthey
Nim
Companys
Food for the Invaders Ready in Washington Preparations
The Commissary Department reports 5 000 000 rations held in Washington for mobilized troops. The note indicates a vast supply intended for the army and the expected arrival of more units to support occupation efforts in Cuba and surrounding areas.
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Washington
Keene Family in New York Dune Incident Recount
Fragmentary local report outlines a New York case involving Thomas J. Eagleson and relatives William Kaghewonm and Margaret Eagleson. It mentions a Mr Keene, a widow, and a mysterious Saturday event with unclear details and a fatal outcome.
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New York
Dune
Unclear historical item with corrupted OCR text
Fragmentary notice from Philadelphia dated June 1 mentions names and roles but many words are garbled, leaving key details unreadable. The readable elements include references to persons and offices and a Chester area context, but specifics cannot be determined from the fragment.
Weather Forecast From The Morning Paper
The forecast notes warm conditions across the northeastern states with partly cloudy skies in New York and New England. Light variable winds are expected and temperatures will trend higher with periods of showers possible later.
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Merald
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Horthorn
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