American fleet sails for Cuba in major invasion force
Washington June 1 The first army of invasion to Cuba sails from Key West aboard thirty two transport steamships carrying over 15000 officers and men escorted by battleships cruisers and auxiliary vessels Officials say secrecy is over and the fleet aims for Santiago by Thursday The operation includes cable restoration scenes at Guantanamo and readiness to handle Spanish resistance as the campaign moves to the landings and ensuing battles
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Key West
Cadiz
Cervera
Washington
Cuba
War Department
Reat
Santiago
Cuban
Lampoon
Admiral Fampoon
Guantanamo
State de- Partinent
Oflere
Coips
Sampson
Admiral Cervera
Department
War Board
Mena
Scouta Hae
United States
Guantanamo Bay
Crest Hill
Marines Lost In Cuban Battle Named From One Company
The three Marines reported killed at Guantanamo belonged to Company D of the 5th Marines battalion and served together with Company J in the same unit. Sergeant Charles Hampton Smith of Westminster Maryland aged thirty one had kin in Smallwood and enlisted in 1893. Private William Dunphy of Gloucester Massachusetts aged twenty six enlisted last December and his aunt is Mrs McDonald. Private McCallgan also from Massachusetts enlisted at Boston in 1897 and his next of kin is Mrs Fanny O Loughlin. Anxiety persists over Lieutenants Neville and Shaw who commanded the advance picket line and were not heard from in early dispatches.
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Washington
Batte
Guantanamo
Fis
Jhe Bether
Charles Hampton Smith
Maryland
Westminster
Coral G. Smith
Smallwood
Smith
William Dunphs
Gloucester
Mass
Marine Corps
Boston
McDonald
Maze
McCallgan
Macsachusetts
Dunphy
Peabody
Masse
Punt
Fanny O'Loughlin
Bloneham
Neville
Shaw
Wendell C. Neville
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Melville J. Shaw
Dewey Praises Manila Bay Crew Loyalty
The Navy Department received Admiral Thewes May 4 report from Cavite detailing the Manila Bay battle. He lauds the crews of the ships for their loyal and brave conduct, saying never had officers such faithful crews.
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Washington
Navy Department
Russian fleet arrives near Manila in Dewey era
A chaotic dispatch from Madrid reports three ironclad ships entering Manila Bay as Admiral Dewey’s forces head to confront them. The tangled message mentions several ships with uncertain spellings but confirms action near Alun and broader naval movements.
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Lowlon
Aecording
Madrid
Neva
Mailer Velere
Alun
Admiral Dewey
Item
War Department Signals Second Army Invasion Plans
The War Department announces a second army invasion in the near future likely targeting Porto Rico. A secretary within the Grantee premier states Spain will consider one proposal not submitted to the govt. Astor Hattiday and others discuss geopolitics as Huntingon’s Marines abandon Ort position. Mainley signs the war revenue bill. Otis warned of a secondMintle transport fleet. Spain’s efforts abroad are reported as failing.
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WAR Department
Porto Rico
Granteh
Spaio
Astor Hattiday Lowven
San Francisen
EU Rene
Philippines
PAIS
Huntingson
Marines
A. Gin Tannin
Fire at Philadelphia Refining Plant Threatens Dock
A night fire at the Philadelphia Refining Company plant at Point Breeze damaged the Schuylkill river dock area. Firefighters and 22 companies fought flames that touched tanks, barges, and a ship, with losses estimated around 5000 and extensive oil stock guarded by insurance. The fire's origin remains unknown.
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Philadelphia
Point Breese
Fie
Schuylkill River
James
County Dumfries
Spain Accepts Peace If It Comes From Others
Brussels reports, via Madrid correspondent, that Spanish premier Sagasta's private secretary Merino says Spain will accept any peace proposal provided it does not come from the enemy. He adds Spain favors international mediation led by France or Austria to spark initiative.
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Brussels
Suny
Epecial
Madrid
Petit
Elieu
Merino
Senor Sagasta
Spain
France
Austria
European Co operation Seen in Madrid Dispatch
A Madrid dispatch says talks among officials in Madrid Vienna and Berlin focus not on peace but suggest a possible shift if Germany opposes American intervention in the Philippines The report notes Germany desires Ponape for a coaling station and implies potential European unity against the United States.
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Temps
Madrid
Vienna
Berlin
Germany
Philippine Islands
United States
Ladrone
Carling O Islands
Crermany
Ponape
Sagasta's Days Numbered in Spain Crisis
London dispatch reports a trusted source saying the Sagasta cabinet in Spain is near collapse. Rumors link torpedo boat destroyer Terror being lost with possible worse Cuba news. Senor Silvera of the Dissident Conservatives is seen as a rising figure as Canists gain adherents amid unfolding tensions.
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London
Paris
Morning Post
Sagunta
Cuba
Senor Silvera
Spain Faces Cash Shortage as War Supplies Wait
A Madrid dispatch reports Spain failing to secure a foreign loan and General Bianco demanding urgent supplies. Captain Velasco, former Spanish military attache in Washington, arrives in Madrid with information on American war prey weapons and the blockade threat amid mounting tension.
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London
Morning Post
Madrid
Barrle
Suse
Spain
Bianco
Ve la Casa
Washington
Astor Battery Deploys for Philippines Campaign
The Astor battery of mountain artillery broke camp at Van Nest Long Island at midday and marched with six guns to the railway station. They boarded for Jersey City at noon and then took the 8 pm train to San Francisco en route to the Philippines.
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New York
Astor Battery of Mountain Artillery
van Nest
Long Island
Jersey City
San Francisco
Philippines
Mr. Cleveland to Speak at Lawrenceville School Commencement
President Cleveland will deliver the Pounders' day address during the Lawrenceville school commencement exercises. The event marks the school’s graduation ceremony and notable attendance is expected.
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Mr. Cleveland
Lawrenceville
N. d
Cleveland
Lawrenceville School
Leiter's Wheat Crash Shocks Chicago Board of Trade
In Chicago on June 13 the wheat pit faced a wild day as prices tumbled and then recovered amid rumors of Joseph Leiter liquidating his holdings. Reports say Leiter sold out vast futures positions, transferring cash wheat and options to Armour and Lamson Bros, with speculation over the causes of his decline and confidence among Northwestern bankers in margins.
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Chicago Board OF Trade
Chicago
Waterloo
Napoleon
Joseph Letter
Leiter
Hull
Board of Trade
Lester
Armour
Leiter Origis Ie
Allen Reer
Feelar
Philip PD. Armour
Thamessin Bree
Allen, Grocer
Scvlar
Lionson Bros
Driveny
Leer
Imense
Lamson Bros
Lamsons
Allen
Greer
Seelar
Laingon Bras
Northwestern
Minneaupolis
Calla
Clemmer Trial Proceeds In Norristown Jury Dispute
The James A. Clemmer murder case resumes in Norristown with Charles Kaiser Jr. expected to testify against Clemmer as the defense fights the 860 name jury panel and the indictment validity. District Attorney Strassburger leads the commonwealth case as the jury is finally being chosen.
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Charion O. Kaiser
Norristown
James A. Clemmer
Mrée
Fimma B. Kaiser
A. &. Schwartz
HH. K. We
Charles O. Kaiser, Jr
Clemmer
Kaiser
Strassburger
J. B. Holland
Commonwealth
H. J. Browneback
Befl Kane
Ilegal
Lst
Weiss Case Reversed. New Trial Granted in Bethlehem Works Injury
In Philadelphia on June 1 the U S Circuit Court of Appeals granted John Weiss a new trial against Bethlehem Iron Company for injuries from April 1896. Weiss, a German immigrant, was badly hurt when struck by a car at the steel works. the appellate court found errors in the trial judge's charge and remanded with directions to grant a new trial.
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Philadelphia
Tudge Achegon
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
John Weiss
Bethlehem Tron Company
Butler
United States
Weiss
Germany
Welas
Murderer Lynched in Great Bend Public Square
A mob of about 390 men hanged Johny Becker at dusk in Great Bend Kansas after he shot 11 year old Myrtle Huffmeister eight times in April. Becker reportedly confessed to loving the girl and fled after setting a stable on fire before being captured near St John.
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Great Bend
Kan
Johny Becker
Myrtle Huff Ineister
William Huffmeister
Ellinwood
Becker
Herker
St. John
Fire Engulfs Spartansburg Homes in Early Morning Blaze
In Spartansburg the business district was swept by a morning fire that began around 2 oclock. Ten wooden business houses and several outbuildings burned, with contents lost. Estimated damage reaches 150000 to 200000 dollars as flames burned out without adequate firefighting facilities.
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Cleveland
Freight Train Accident Kills Mr Kaynourke Near War Camp
A private named Kaynourke from Buffalo New York was struck and instantly killed last night by a freight train of the Washington Southern Railroad. He had been with two companions who separated at the War Camp site in the afternoon and later were found at the camp.
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Waehngton
Frank Kaynourke
Vomypully
Buffalo
New York
Waehlipeten Southern Railroad
Kaynourke
Ils
Jackeonin
Threety
Maynelicke Wee
Revolution Ends in Venezuela as Leader Nabbed
Washington reports that the long Venezuelan uprising has ended with the defeat and capture of the rebel leader. The public celebrates with demonstrations as news arrives from the front.
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Washington
Ftute
Venezuels
Hernandes
Ite
Sampson Waiting for the Troops With Blockade at Santiago
Reports from Kingston wire detail the blockade off Santiago with the New York cruising near Port Basquito. Officers expect a landing soon at Guanatamo or Cabanas as SampSon prepares to deploy Cuban scouts and press the final bombardment once troops arrive.
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Gusantanamo
Spectation
Cab
Marines Hold Gauntanamo Camp Against Spanish Assault
Marines under Lieutenant Huntington fend off a nighttime Spanish attack near Guantanamo. Four Americans dead, several wounded, and picket lines repelled by heavy fire. Reinforcements land as colonel orders abandonment of the initial hill position to avoid superior enemy forces.
Bravery of Huntington’s Marines and Grain King Lester
The morning issue highlights the bravery of Huntington’s Marines and the Wheat King Lester in a waterloo context. Local notes cover court draws, tax changes, and a medical examination for recruits as part of daily congressional and suburban news.
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Sthitty
Chi
Hluntington
Lester
Second Manila PLEEF Headed to Philippines Invasion Ready
Army headquarters announced Major General Otte that steamers for the second transport unit to the Philippines are ready. About 4,000 men from the Tenth Pennsylvania and First Colorado along with other units began marching to transport ships. Wagons carried camp equipment and baggage to the steamers as the move continues.
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Army
Otte
Philippines
Pennsylvania
Hawkine
Colorado
Nebraskia
Mehrventh
Twenty-third Infantry
Engineer Corps
Vitah Light Infantry
Eansport
Einipige
Iiterent
Fragmented OCR notice on local deliveries and companies
unreadable OCR text lists several organizations and delivery timing. Mentions Washtoginn Jane MeeTha navy Gite department and groups like Bethlehem company Midvale campoy and Whitestone Construction. Indicates delivery times from Mon days but lacks clear details or dates.
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Washtoginn
Jane MeeTha Navy
Une Bethlehem Company
Midvale
Singaworts
Baltimore Manager Axes Pitcher Ablngtion Pond
Baltimore reports manager Hanlon has decided on the unconditional release of pitcher Ablngtion Pond. The action is presented as management’s sole decision and appears to reflect the club’s current pitching plan. It is understood Hanlon may consider releasing another pitcher soon.
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Baltimore
Hanlon
Soley Lore
Burke Defeats Burke in Twenty Round Bout at Horizon Fight
In Peldgeport Connecticut Waterbury's Iie 1 Disn Mue faced Boston's Jack Burke in a twenty round match. Burke was floored twice in the final round as the Horizon Athletic event closed tonight.
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Waterburs
Jack Burke
Hoston
Horison Athletic
Burke
Will of Ae Van Wickle Admitted to Probate in Hazleton
The will of Ae Van Wickle was admitted to probate in Hazleton on June 1. The document names Agnew Thelemt as executor and bequests funds to Princeton College, Brown University, and Lafayette College totaling $99.0 in exact form.
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Hazleton
Ae van Wickle
Agnew Thelemt
Pranceton College
Brown University
Lafayette College
Death of Sir Adelphi Chaplenan Pend in Montreal
The Sir Adelphi Chapleau, Tonmer Woutenant, governor of Quebec and Secretary of the Dominion, died here today in Montreal.
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Adelphi Chaplenan Pend
Montreal
Que
Adelphi Chapleau
Tonmer Woutenant
Quebecu
Dominion
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania and Nearby Regions
Washington dispatch June 11 forecasts show unsettled weather in eastern Pennsylvania with showers and probable thunderstorms, southerly winds. Western Pennsylvania expected to be mostly sunny with possible thunderstorms, southerly winds.
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Washington
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