American fleet shells Santiago harbor amid Cuban action
June 6 reports from Havana indicate twenty four U S vessels opened fire on fortifications at the entrance to Santiago harbor and along the coast. Spanish and insurgent fire near Punta Cabrera continued as American forces attempted landings. Merrimac prisoners reportedly well treated.
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Havana
Santiago Harbor
Coset
Alden
Punta Cabrera
Fibbney
Algulderos
Merrimac
Santiago
Possible torpedo attack near El Morro sparks naval confusion
Report from a harbor area recounts torpedoes found off El Morro two miles south, with speculation that a darkened railway train was the bombardment target rather than a destroyer. No wreckage or casualties confirmed as ships’ movements and prior actions are debated.
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Bindago
el Morro
Toiller Merrimac
Hobson
Admiral Sampson Immovable Over Merrimac Stand
The American fleet held line of battle while the Spanish reportedly worked on the hull but withdrew. Reports say El Morro houses Merrimac heroes and Hobson crew prisoners in fire range, condemned by American officers as cruel. General Castillo concentrates 4000 Cuban troops near Santiago.
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Sampson
Hull
Lampoon
el Morro
Ormg
Cerveri
Hobson
General Castillo
Santago
International Mining Congress prepares for Salt Lake session
Salt Lake City hosts the second International Mining Congress with six hundred delegates enrolled and more expected. About 90 delegates have been certified from 24 states and 77 communities, with attendees from many western states and others. The program includes talks on mineral laws, mine inspection, railroads impact on development, and technical papers on mining practices, plus special excursions and social events for delegates and accompanying ladies.
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Salt Lake
International Mining Congress
Denver
Missouri River
Arkansas
Florio
Georgia
Kentucky
Virginia
Michigan
Tennessee
Texas
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Central
Central Association
Chicago
St. Louis
West
New York
Philadelphia
Colorado
Tah
Mercwr
de la Mar
Eurecka
Saliah
Great Lake
Congress
Department of Mines
Life Pence
Wea
Pence
Cadiz Fleet Preparations and Spanish Naval Movements
A Vienna dispatch notes slow preparation for the native service of the Carlos V Pelayo Patriota and Rapido as they near readiness for sea. Gibraltar reports Admiral Camara’s squadron has returned to Cadiz after a cruise. Hong Kong reports Manila confirms four armed cruisers with support vessels carrying ten thousand troops sailing toward eastern waters.
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London
Vienna
Cadiz
Carlos V
Pelayo
Patriota
Rapido
Gibraltar
Camara
Hong Kong
Manila
Spain
Near by Postmasters Named in June Nominations
The president today announced nominations for postmaster positions with William Stoddard named to Montrov Pennsylvania and Hubert Bana iene named to Tinkhannowk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Venute
Willam
Stoddard
Montrov, Pa
Hubert W. Banaiene
Tinkhannowk
Debates and Dispatches from Manila and Cavite
Reports from Manila describe Spanish forces driven back along the line with heavy casualties exceeding 1600 and fierce close combat. Dispatches note insurgents advancing toward the city, prisoners taken, and alleged priestly torture rumors, while Dewey blocks Cavite awaiting foreigners.
Severe earthquake shocks hit Northern Kentucky
A strong earthquake struck Northern Kentucky between 2 and 10 am. In Paris people were thrown from beds, Maysville felt two minutes of tremors, Millersburg residents panicked and fled, Cythlana reported a loud noise, and Owingsville experienced daytime meteors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Millersburg
Spain's War Budget and Loan Arrangements
Madrid reports finance minister Be n or Puigcerver has presented a plan to borrow without tobacco monopoly guarantees or foreign capital. The Bank of Spain would advance up to 1,000,000,000 pesetas in installments to cover army and navy expenses, with the government claiming resources for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tempo
Madrid
Béenor Puigcerver
Bank of Spain
Butler Democratic County Convention Chooses Lockwood Nominee
In Butler Pennsylvania on June 4 the Democratic county convention met in the afternoon and adopted resolutions endorsing the Chicago platform and the war with Spain. M. J. Lockwood of ZoNonople was nominated for congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Chicago
Spain
M. J. Lockwood
Zo- Nonople
Congress
Reading man arrested as spy and proclaimed insane
Friends of J H Edwards secretary of the Young Meti ehrikthin association report he was arrested as a spy and has become insane after traveling to ula last March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
J. H. Edwards
Young Meti'ehrikthin Association
Thie Cig
Ula
Pennsylvania Pensions Listed in Washington June
A partial list from Pennsylvania shows pensions awarded or in process for individuals including Joseph Atinchell Teochauta Levi DP Berlin Bradford and Andrew J Burns Montvcun with amounts such as $8 and other small sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Washington
Beavert
Joseph Atinchell
Teochauta
Levi DP
Berlin
Bradford
Andrew J. Burns
Montvcun
Republicans Carve Oregon Stateline Victory
Porthind Ore June 1 scattered returns from the city and five interior counties indicate the election of the Republican state ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Porthind
Ore
Interior
Neely's Neat Plum Harrisburg Appointment Noted
June 6 report from Harrisburg notes Joliean Neely of Greenburg appointed as Warrant Clerk in the state treasury department by State Treasurer Feacom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely
Harrisburg
Joliean
Greenburg
Treasury
Department
New York Dune Fight Ends in Twentieth Round Draw
The match between Dixon van Riven and Eddle Suntey from Chi Cau concluded in the twentieth round. The decision earned by neither side leaves the bout undecided and under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dune
Ivorge Dixon van Riven
Eddle Suntey
Chicau
Dewey's Manila Successes Reported by Cable
Washington June reports indicate Admiral Dewey has improved operations with insurgent help in Manila Bay. The mon ad Knot and Monterey prepared for Manila voyage while Aguinaldo cooperates to observe civilized warfare rules and guard prisoners.
Madrid Brief Says Baltimore Blown Up Report Denied
In the chamber of deputies Senor Giron the minister of the colantex replied to inquiries and the government sought to confirm Spanish reports that the United States cruiser Baltimore was blown up by internal explosion at Mann, while Lloyds list had erased Baltimore from its American ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Giron
Colantex
Uolteidl
Baltimore
Bern
Mann
Lloyd's Hue Zetter
Philippine Insurgents Threaten Cavite as News Flows In
ADMIRRAT and DEWEY report rapid insurgent victories in Cavite province as Filipino forces push against Spanish allied troops. Private advices from an Atlantic source note ongoing exchanges and diplomatic tensions involving Admiral Bamps on search for medals. Detentions in Montreal spark complaints in Canada, while a new bill seeks enhanced honors for Hobson and crew. Bandage bombardments and insurgent control near Manila are also reported, with ongoing diplomatic flaps and arrests.
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Admirrat
Dewey Reporta Philippine iInsurgenta
Byniah
Cavite
RPA Arranghs
Baewariin
Aetrion
Contim MrCochines
Kea Price
Admiral Bampson
Cervera
Hobnda
Ambassador Hay
Carrande
Canada
Carranza
Senor du Hew
Montreal
Tance
Kellert
Bill
Hobson
Crew
Monadnouk
Havani
Euburby
Manila
Auxiliary U S cruiser returns to Key West after Cuba patrol
The auxiliary U S cruiser that left Santiago de Cuba at 1 am Saturday arrived in Key West this afternoon for coal. It saw no bombardment but reported a near miss Friday night when a craft resembling a Spanish torpedo boat fired on it, then disappeared.
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Associated Preve
Dauntless
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
New Orleans
New York
Massachusetts
Oregon
Key West
Fla
Santiago
Hobson
Associated Press
Camlain Oviede
Cervercch
cMicern
Merrimac
Oviedo
Cristobal Olan
Guffey Nears Nomination With National Support
In Washington on June J M Chiffy named Pennsylvania's National Democratic representative to replace William Marrity, while Senator Jones refused to share voting figures. In Pittsburg Col J M Guffey denies retirement and asserts delegates ready to back his gubernatorial bid. Bradford's McKean county Democrats endorse Guffey for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrity
Washington
J. M. Chiffy
Saate
Pennsylvania
National Democratic Committee
William F. Marrity
Messrs
Marrity
Giffen
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Mr. Gruffy
National Committee
Jones
Pittchburg
J. M. Guffey
Revenue Bill Sent to Conference in Congress
Washington June 6 A dull day in Congress as the revenue bill is sent to conference and the house focuses on routine business after passage of an urgent deficiency bill carrying Navy and war establishment appropriations totaling 17 476 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Important Lox Decision Highlights Taxation of Union Tract Company Stock
Judge Simonton rules that the value of Union Trac tions leased lines is taxable, while Vinton company shares in other firms are excluded from tax. The Electric and People's stock trust certificates issued by the Tractley company are not subject to taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Simonton
Union Traction Company
Philadelphia
Vinton Company Capital
Electric and People’s Stock Trust Certife
Nlan Tractley Company
Embezzlement Charge Shocks Delaware County Funds
A secretary and solicitor of the Delaware County Bonding Education faces arrest on charges of misappropriating funds totaling $57,000. The case notes indicate plans to pursue liquidation of the association assets. Officials report a deficit of about $95,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Harvey
Delaware County
Boniding Gee Eduition
Widow Gridley seeks cremation in Yokohama if possible
Mrs Gridley widow of the late commander of the Olympia proposes cremation in Yokohama if facilities exist there If not available she desires embalming and shipment of the remains to the United States for burial or return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gridley
Communder
Eruleey
Reading and Hartford baseball players cited in arrest warrant event
A warrant was sworn this afternoon for Reading players and a Reading pastorate committer over a game played yesterday. The Reading men were served with the warrant while Hartford players had already left Reading for Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Hartford Tyse
Hartford Pliayers
Newark
Merrick Sentenced for Fraudulent Paper Allegations
John A. Merrick former deputy clerk of the United States High Court pleaded guilty nine weeks ago to fraudulent allegation papers. Judge Bueller sentenced him in the United States District Court to pay a fine of four hundred and one and a half dollars and endure two hours imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naturaligation
Philadelphia
Dune
John A. Merrick
United States
Ereah Court
Jurge Buuler
United States District Court
Proclamations Issued On Neutralite Declared Provisional
State Department consular reports from June outline proclamations of Ceyton and the stralabt settlements Haytl and the Dutch Weat Inter, noting these as part of neutralite measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lean Association Sees Leader Jailed in Embezzlement Case
The Juniata Building and Lean diverse group faced a fraud scandal as secretary Samuel Tuck allegedly misappropriated $15,009. Tuck is imprisoned awaiting further legal action.
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Lean Association
Hollidayebure
Juniata Huilding
Lean
Tte
Samuel
Tuck
Carranza and Pal Arrested in Montreal Case
Montreal dispatch says petertive Kellert freed on theft charge involving a letter from Lieutenant Carranza. Kellert seeks $25,000 damages against Lenore du Pose and another for false arrest. Court may garnish funds at the Bank of Montreal and seize property to secure judgment. Carranza reportedly fled with papers but moved them to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
la Fontaine
Petertive Kellert
Carranza
Kellert
Bean Cult
Lenore du Pose
Eit Fanza
Senor Carranza
Elf
Arrests Made in Montreal Tie to Spain Consulate Case
Lieutenant Warianga and Sener di Bose were arrested late this afternoon on un capias issued at the instance of Detective Kellert at the house of the consul general of Spain in London. United States Ambassador Hay in London presented evidence that Spanish officials used Canada as a base for operations and protested the continuation of this practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Hay
Foreign Office
Sagasta
Canadian Information Bureau
Warianga
Sener di Bose
Kellert
Spain
London
United States
Canada
Short Respite In Expulsion Case From Washington
Lieutenant Carranza and Senor du Bose win a brief respite from expulsion after Carranza denies parts of a letter attributed to him. British authorities delay action until the letter’s authenticity and translation are verified, with a prompt move once established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carranza
Senor du Bose
Rioting in Belfast as Orange parade provokes chaos
In Belfast on June 6 during anniversary celebrations, the Orange riot broke up a national procession. Thousands clashed with police on Shank Hill road, police and troops fired warnings as crowds attacked officers. Over fifty policemen were injured and twenty four hospitalized. fighting continued into night with troops patrolling Shank Hill and Camp Alger nearby.
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Belfast
Ireland
Shank Hill Road
Hannametown
Shank Hill
How Square
Mixeles
Slite
Shank Elms
Dewey Reports Naval Gain in Cavite Province
The Navy Department released bulletins at 2 o clock describing Dewey's forces advancing in Cavite. They claim several victories and about 1,500 Spanish prisoners with fifty officers captured. The Cavite arsenal is said to be prepared for destruction as American troops arrive. Admiral Simpson negotiates with Admiral Ververa for exchange of Naval Contractor Hobson and the prisoners at Balitung.
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Navy Department
Ordura
Mare Ielaid
Cal
Manila
Monterey
Tewey
Tulle Hoet
Pelayo
Mare Island Navy Yard
Delaware River
Horn
San Francisco
Oregon
Cadiz
West Indies
State Department
War
Navy Departments
Fores
Santiago
Dewey
Cavite
United States
Aidmiral Sempson
Arrong
Ververa
Hobson
Tim Mon
Balitinge
Fort Amupheryon
Honors for Hobson and Navy Hero at Santiago
Representative Horton of Montana introduced a joint resolution praising Lieutenant Hobson and every crew member for gallant and patriotic services at Santiago harbor on June 1, 1908. It directs the secretary of the navy to provide cuttable medicines of bone and appropriates 1 for the purpose.
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Washington
Horton
Montana
Secretary of the Navy
Hobeen
Santiago Harbor
Montour Democrats Nominate Lieut Polk for Congress
The Montour county Democratic convention nominated Lieutenant K. K. Polk of the Twelfth regiment P. V. for Congress. Polk was named during the session held in Danville Pa on June 6.
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Danville
Montour County
Congress
K. K. Polk
Twelfth Regiment
P. V
No New Regiments Ordered Under Second Call
Governor Hastings received general orders on recruiting for 75 000 volunteers. No new state organizations will be admitted unless near maximum strength. Additional companies will be formed and mustered under the same rules as troops at Mount Cyorna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hastings
United States Service
Mount Cyorna
Greeting to the Gottant Tenth Morrisburg
Governor Histingx and Adjutant General Stewart send telegrams to Colonel Alex Hawking of the Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers. The unit sails from San Francisco to aid Admiral Dewey in the Philippines and is assured of the governors appreciation for their conduct and safe return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisburg
Histingx
Stewart
Cilevel
Alex Hawking
Tenth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
San Francisco
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Equipment for State Troops Mount Gretna Report
Fragmentary notice from Mount Gretna, Pa, states a consignment of civil lane equipment was received today and issued to the Fifteenth regiment. Troops at the city and governor’s troop will be outfitted. work proceeds as materials arrive and the command moves ahead with supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Gretna
Janeh
Cumin
Government to Pay Volunteer Troops for Time Between Enlistment and Muster
Washington reports the government will cover wages for all volunteer troops from their enlistment date to the muster, ensuring funding during the transition period as the state handles mobilization logistics. The plan clarifies compensation regardless of unit assignment or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sharkey and Mune to Fight at Coney Island
New York boxing match set for June at Coney Island where Tom Sharkey and Joe Mune will clash over 23 rounds in the Greater New York Athletic Club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharkey
Rublin
New York
Tom Sharkey
Joe Munean
Greater New York Athletic Cial
Coney Island
News Brief Roundup From The Morning World
Morning bulletin lists weather warnings from Falg to Southeast Winds. Mentions Telegraph-Santiago incident, Winder Fire, Carman and Pal arrested, and a new monitor for Dewey. Covers statewide politics, baseball notes, local careers, court ruling, and commentary on drainage law with regional news from Boranton and Camp Alger.
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Santiago
Carman
Pal
Dewey
International
Oneiens
Washington
Tupor
Hellterial
Drain Lawley
Weather Forecast for Washington June 7
The forecast calls for generally clear skies across the region with light easterly winds. Temperatures will rise through the day with a pleasant afternoon, and no significant precipitation is expected.
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