Bombardment of Santiago Enters Bloody Clash Off Cuba
American fleet bombarded the Santiago de Cuba harbor defenses during a morning engagement. The six-mile offshore line attacked Estrella and Cataline batteries, silencing Spanish guns while sustaining no American casualties. Madrid later reported six ships bombarded. casualties on the Reina Mercedes and troops noted.
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Admiral Sampson
Santiago de Cuba
Associated Press
Dandy
Santiagon de Cuba
Kingston, Jr
Estrella
Cataline
Doutie
Morr Castle
Brooklyn
Marblehead
Texas
Massachusetts
New York
New Orleans
Yankee
Iowa
Oregon
Vixen
Suwanee
Dolphin
Porter
Morre Castle
Retrella
Lesan
Almira Sampson
Schley
Morro Castle
Halaon
Behley
Imiger
Madrid
Caprera
Santiago
Feveoniben Mun
Tae Vosana
Morro Asile
Battle of Manila Accounts From Passengers aboard Bulga
Four men active at Manila on May 11 aboard the Bulga from Hong Kong describe the battle. Paymaster G. A. Lund Ralph Phelps James Evans and Dr. Charles P. Kinleburger recount fierce combat, Spanish resolve, Olympia and Baltimore engagements, heavy losses, and American gunfire as they returned toward Honolulu.
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San Francisco
Hong Kong
Manila
G. A. Lund
McCollough
Charles P. Kinleburger
Olympia
Ralph Phelps
James Evans
Boston
Kinteburger
Gunner Evans
Baltimore
Regiments to Move to Dunn Loring from Mt Gretna
Mt Gretna June 7. Extreme heat delayed drills as regimental parades occurred at night. Colonel Keck received a message from the Assistant Adjutant General about orders for movement of the City troop Sheridan troop and governors troop to Dunn Loring Vic. They will leave Thursday morning though no orders were yet received locally.
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Mt. Gretna
Keck
Harbour
City
Sheridan
Iovernorms
Dungy Loring
Vic
Jewelers burglary at Booth Broadwas detailed
A jeweler at Booth Broadwas Wor et home was broken into today. The thief opened the establishment door and took election trays of wirestaff diamonds worth £1.40. The merchant had the store closed and was away at the time of the robbery in a crowded hour.
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Lovie
Jacek FP Smith
Booth Broadwas
Hieentablisshment
Oller
Trout, 100th Birthday Celebrant, Dies at Home
Trout, who marked her one hundredth birthday at home in Karl county on August 1, died last night. She celebrated with family and friends, leaving a lasting memory of her long life and community ties.
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Dane T—Mre
Trout
Wuindred
Karl This County
Lax
Pension Amount Change Increases From Thirteen To
A garbled note reports pension adjustments with names garbled and figures unclear. The fragment mentions a rise from $13 to a higher amount and lists individuals or groups such as Westinglod and Susquehinne journey with uncertain affiliations.
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Westinglod
Dune F
Tjeorge AG
Sennett, Dibsen
Susquehinne Eourney
Tae
Blight of Army Red Tape Delays Cuban Invasion
The article contrasts the navy's ready stance with army delays at Tampa due to bureaucratic red tape. Marines are ready at Tampa for a fast port or shore assault, while the quartermaster department lags on uniforms, nets, and supplies, delaying mobilization for Santiago. President's directives from the White House urge haste to repair the damage.
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Washington
Sandiigo
Shafter
Tampa
Cuba
Althiuc
Santiago
War Department
Mike
Quartermaster General's Department
Navy Department
Naval Service
Testes
Bulldog
Theodore Rooeevel
Navy
Secretary Long
Tropicn
Hookevelt
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Pensacude
Quartermaster Generals Department
Marine Corps
Quartermaster General
Luddington
Milew
White House
Democratic Convention Nominates Local Ticket in Crawford County
Meadville Pennsylvania June 72 Democratic convention nominates A J Pain Meadville for assembly with PML Carshall Hondoelph for assembly and endorses Populist J Stranahan Spartanburg for state senate. R Woobburn Linesville endorsed as Populist nominee. Homer Shaver Springboro named county surveyor with congressional conferees structured for motion suppression.
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Meadville
A. J. Pain
Pml Carshall
Hondoelph
Assembly
Popultate J. Stranahan
Spartanaburg
R. Woovbburn
Linesville
Homer Shaver
Springimro
Iton
Unclear historical note on Washington university shipment
Fragmentary OCR mentions Greville and an American university at Washington. References a large tin kind glue or product ready for shipment and transport to Washington for express delivery. Text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
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Greville
Puy Dune
Aera Nolthk
Thor
Ameran University
Washington
Tle
Days of tension amid war reports and proclamations worldwide
A chaotic dispatch cites US officers, armored ships, and colonial duties as battles and fortifications unfold. Rumors from Havana and Hong Kong discuss attempted landings and a Philippine Republican proclamation, while Admiral Dewey and Sampson coordinate actions and communications across theaters.
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Gibraltar
Aarty
Aguadores
Dewey
Attia
Sampson
Tran Burded
Elleneed
Ilaga
Havana
Brothers Keesler Run Down by Train Near Notch
George Keesler 27, killed when struck by a Delaware Lackawanna and Western engine and tender in the rock cut above the Notch. His brother Peter 25 had his right leg amputated and left leg broken, badly injured and not expected to live. They lived at 414 North North Street Hyde Park and worked for Glenburn Ice Co. They had been walking to Clark's Summit after work when struck by the south bound express. Peter was rushed to Lackawanna Hospital. George's body remained at the scene. The brothers leave a wife and four and three children respectively.
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Olympia
Hallimaure
Cavite
Baltimore
Concord
Raleigh
Petrer
da Vilams
Rhine
Evens
Boston
Dr. Kinteburger
Evane
Mani
Kermitelin
Honolitd
Belgin
Australia
Peking
City of Sydnes
George
Peter Keesler
North North Street
Hyde Park
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Peter
Glenburn Ice Company
Clark's Summit
Scranton
Lackawanna Hospital
Newbury
Weat Lackawanna Avenue
War Tax Conference progresses on revenue bill
Washington June 6 conferees resume at ten after midnight and plan to report this week. Senate amendments likely be retained. major issue remains seigniorage and silver coinage. Republicans push for possible substitute silver provision to satisfy senate.
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Washington
Alison
Senate
House
Fortifying Havana Amid Ongoing Fortification Work
Reports from Havana indicate continuous fortification work at Mavane with no hours gap as the civil governor and government staff remain at their posts. Elsewhere in Cuba, clashes between Spanish forces and insurgents leave dozens dead or injured, while a U.S. post postal funding debate advances in Washington.
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Havaona
Mavane
Havana
Oleganar
Palivada
Pindar del Rio
Cleveland club gains lease at Euclid Hall Park
In Moreland on June 7 the Cheveland bare hall club secured a lease for portions of land at Euclid Hall Park on the upper lake beyond the city limits. The arrangement covers two parcels east of the state line and aims to develop park facilities and public access.
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Moreland
Cheveland Bare Hall Club
Euclid Howl Park
tWa Niles
Theelty
Buntay
Erin
Armor for the Koursarge and Fort Monroe turret shields
A description notes armor for the Koursarge or Kearsarge and Fort Monroe area fortifications. It mentions turrets, rifles, weighing phrases, and turret plates with cover for Newport News.
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Fortteas
Newport News
Cable Failure Cuts Link Between Mayti and Cuba
Reports from Cape Haven indicate the cable between Mayti and Cuba failed around midnight Monday. The interruption appears to have been severed, casting doubt on ongoing communications.
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Ask
Ageovlaiai Press
Cape Haviion
iMayti
Cuba
The Expedition Leaves Tampa and Sampson's Moves
Washington reports from AP indicate Admiral Sampson may be clearing the way for troops to Cuba with no landing cited yet. Troops reportedly embarked at Tampa, while scarce shore freight hindered progress, Buffalo arrives from Brazil as US forces await public orders.
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Department
Sampson
Buffalo
Washington
Navy Department
Associated Press
Santiago
Galt
Cuba
Ft le
Tampa
Milton
Croops
Santiagoe
Hampton Roads
Brazil
United States Naval
Ike
Oregon
Beirng
United States
Monterey Departs San Francisco for Manila
The monitor Monterey and cruiser Brutus sailed for Manila amid cheering crowds. About 9,000 dollars was paid to volunteers from Pennsylvania and Colorado, while Aldav jong Hines and other men received advances for two months of service. A second expedition to the Philippines is expected to depart by Saturday with ships Colon, Sanda, and hina loading stores and supplies.
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San Francisco
Monterey
Manila
Harhber
Golden Gate
Velantetle
Penneylvania
Colorado
Aldav Jong Hines
Pillippines
Shipa Colon
Sanda Andhina
Junction Affected In West African Conflict Report
A late dispatch from Bantiogs describes a bombardment near Tmaoa and reports a junction reached by American forces with insurgents. The action disrupted movement along the Bantiaua railway corridor and involved a short nighttime engagement.
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Cope Haytien
Bantiogs de
Tmaoa
Cumenagin
Thei Dolidiene dl
Aquilored
Bantiaua
Spain’s Congratulations on naval incident reported in Madrid
The Spanish chamber of demilitarized Cantala Aun and marine minister read General Blanco’s address about an American vessel attempting to land troops near Amamidores. After discussion Admiral Ceorverias planned to retaliate. A British cruiser Hotulo, once part of Brazil’s navy, sailed north with a Norfall escort.
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Madrid
Chamber of Demuiles
Cantala Aun
Minister of Marine
Ervera
Dieputel
Gieneral Blanco
Genel Lenos
Amamidores
Ceorverias
Con. Bratyluce
Savy
Norfall
Hotulo
Nichiorry
Brasilien
New York Clerk Arrested for Mail Theft Scheme
In New York Jane 7 a Totert bape clerk for Mvorte UCheate and bHaamant of Wall Street was arrested on charges of stealing six pieces of clothing and a letter of Hrehit, allegedly involving forged documents and theft of valuables.
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New York
Jane
Mvorte
Ucheate & bHaamant
Washington Leader Remains in Office Through War Summer
President and aides indicate the executive committee will stay in normal operations all summer due to the war. Officials say a vacation may be possible in September, but no definite plans are announced.
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Washington
Mekinley Hoe
Executive
Mivision
Wide
Harrity Deposed Over Democratic Contention in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia reports indicate William F. Harrity receives official motive from chairman James N. Jones, with a majority of the Democratic committeemen favoring James M. Daffey for the party post. Harrity cites withdrawal from active party participation and voices concern over leadership representing the party’s free and independent course amid factional strife. The text reflects internal party rifts and speculative alignments within the Democratic apparatus in Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia
William F. Harrity
Jimes N. Jones
Jimes YY Daffey
Pennsylvania
App Giuffey
Peonesiunia
Biriaer
Hota
Phil
Warmer Weather and Telegraph News Lead Morning Bulletin
The morning papers report warmer southerly winds and a telegraph expedition departing time. Mentions of bureaucratic red tape and a looming editorial on regional economic issues. Notes about tunnel projects and civil tours, with political mentions across several towns and states.
Weather Forecast for Washington and Regions
June outlook predicts fair to warm weather in Washington and the middle Atlantic area. Eastern Pennsylvania areas may see unsettled conditions with periods of rain and winds. Remaining regions forecast mild temperatures with scattered showers and briefly cloudy intervals.
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