Feverish activity at the department
Washington dispatch reports feverish activity at the War and Navy departments as officials prepare for troop movements in Cuba and Manila. Officials expect major news within hours about Shafter’s landing in Cuba and Sampson’s fleet, with preparations and reconcentrations underway at southern camps and discussions with the president and Secretary Alger. Hobson’s fate is debated as officers weigh reward options while massachusetts receives a new breech mechanism for a 12 inch gun amid rumors of battle damage.
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Hobson
Washington
Sampoon
Santiago
Dewey
Manila
Guantanamo
War Department
Shafter
Cuba
Sampson
Guantanamo Harbor
Huntington
Alger
Mijos
Tampa
Wealley
Minnard
Ponson
North Carolina
Une
Stat
Department
Navy Department
Massachuset
Ahbiwung
Massachusetts
Spanish Soldiers Starved and Shot At Sea Conflict
A chaotic report from Camp McCally Guantanamo on June 4 describes starving Spanish soldiers being terrified of surrender to Americans. A Marblehead Marine launch engagement near the fort ends with enemy fire, casualties and several Spaniards killed while a captured man is returned to comrades.
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Marblehead
Klin
Martlehead
Congress Proceedings Senate considers international am bill
The Senate spent time discussing a bill to incorporate the International Am organization. After an hour of debate the chamber resumed consideration of the measure amid talks on related funds and Bien Voieltyne.
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Washington
Wahpeton
Bien Voieltyne
Senate
Senate vote on amendment expected after mixed support
A tentative ballot on an amendment showed a minority backing the measure while a tie vote was anticipated. Officials urged public turnout as the Senate prepared to address the issue tomorrow and private calendars were in question.
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Etlean Bank
Shelling of Caimanera Describes Ironclad Bombardment Action
A historical report details the bombardment of Caimanera fortifications by the Texas Marblehead and Myrtlehead ships. It describes the artillery exchanges, shell strikes blowing bricks and tar onto the air, and Spanish gunfire seen as ineffective against the American ships.
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Cinpy McCalla
Iwantaname Ray
Vin Ringsted
Wahodinera
Ciantunema
Texas
Marblehead
Bawines
Aponel Five
Bom
Lowlardiment
Borreeke
Paul
Laubeb
Meek to Deliver Fourth of July Oration in Omaha
District Attorney Jamin Meek of this city has received a letter from President Wattles of the Omaha International Exposition board inviting him to deliver the Fourth of July oration at the exposition. Mr Beck has accepted the invitation.
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Philadelphia
Jamin Meek
Koduw
Wattles
Titi Mitelestppi International «Xx
Omaha
Beck
Consul Williams reports Dewey’s Manila battle surpasses Paul Jones
Consul Williams recounts the Manila engagement in which he served aboard the Baltimore and later the Olympia. He says the two and a half hour fight had Spanish forces outclast at every point and praises American crews for their bravery while noting shortages of core oils and doctores. He lauds Admiral Dewey's exploit as rivaling Paul Jones.
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Washington
State Department
Williams
Muna
Manila
Baltimore
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Paul Jones
Camara's Squadron and Naval Movements Reported
Madrid reports Admiral Camara's squadron active with Amnon returning from Odix and heading to Cartagena. Cervera claims readiness for autumn assist with an ironclad. A shell hit the Visciya but armor prevented damage. Havank says batteries fired on the US cruiser Montronmery breaking the blockade. Eleven ships now block Havana.
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Madrid
Sune iWi
Amnon
Marine
Odix
Cartagena
Cam- Rvs Suen
Cervera
Purisima Concepcion Linked to Blockade Run From Kingston
Kingston dispatch reports Spanish steamer Purisima Concepcion loaded with food for Manmoni attempting to reach a blockade port. U S Consul Dent protested, government sought proof, and dock authorities refused clearance. A Spanish officer aboard seeks supplies and a plan to depart secretly remains. Admiral Sampson has sent a cruiser and a Spanish lieutenant is believed to have left Kingston.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
P. Mo
Kingsten
Columna
United States
Dent
Manzanillo
Bay of Gunayare
Mrr. Dent
Mide
Wingston
Asaarciate
General Flanes
Sampsor
Whd
Copmuandes Joseph Mentacue
Propled Public Subscriptions Grow Amid War Bond Drive
Philadelphia contributions at the aub-treasury reached over 1500 by closing hours today, up about 8 percent from yesterday. The drive saw roughly 10 piers in subscriptions and much larger sums added, including a large pledge by The Myntabln Truktom. ex National Democratic Committeeman William Hiamity is noted as President.
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Dune
Jean
Aub-Treasury
Frank Bellew Hanged in California Prison
Frank Pellew, a Dixon foreman, was hanged at Falconry prison today after admitting to murdering his brother and sister to obtain his father's estate. The execution followed his earlier statements made after arrest.
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Sacramento
Cal
Frank Pellew
Dixon Forentier
Falcony Prison
Blo
War Time Shipping and Relief Efforts Reported
The story notes the Wadle toet sailing to an unspecified destination and mentions Mian Varion aided by Pulasef Hyatt in relief work. It describes the Vizcaya hit by a shell during bombardment and an Admiral Bampean-led steamer with supplies for Hhinew. Admiral Sampsbon’s fleet reportedly dominates the Hanthroo battalion for the third time amid rumors of Philippine transports being attacked off Panar.
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Pulaset PF. Hyatt
Mian Varion
Cuim
Bank of Spain offers pesetas amid Philippine turmoil
Madrid reports the Bank of Spain will place 28 000 000 pesetas at the treasury for war needs. An envoy to Panay failed to reach Governor General Awe stl as telegraph lines in Luzon were cut by insurgents. Mindanao and the Visayas remained relatively quiet as Manila braces for further unrest. Premier Sagaeia notes two provinces loyal to the government.
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Mindanao
Helle
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Awestl
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Manila
Viscaya Islands
Sane Cago de Cuba
Sagaeia
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Lion
Syunikh
Sitwutlen
Fusionists at Omaha Clash Over Credentials
In Omaha on June 16 delegates battled over the Populist fusion credentials. The committee report favored the fusionists but was rejected after a lengthy executive session. A conference sought a new plan with a 1st convention early next year and calls for resignations intensified.
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M. W. Howard
Alwiwma
Tin Nation
Frank Hurkitt
Mississippi
Purkitt
Allen
Cherell
Patniliste
Mayton Father
Weller
Lown
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Hl Vanidervoort
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Chatrman Huther
Robert Schilline
OFF TO CAMP ALGER
Tebunon Pennsylvania notes the Figh teonth regiment leaves tomorrow for Camp Alger Virginia. Recruiting efforts surge in Delawaye City as farewell services close at the Young Men's Christian Association. Brigadier General Gebin and Governor troupe await orders as the regiment camps at Camp Alger.
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Fighteonth
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Voluneter
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Young Men's Christian Association Swat
Graham
Alger
Camp Alger
Cloperal Gebin
Senate
Latunon
Amalgamated Steel Talks Settle on Card Rate Change
In Youngstown negotiators reached a late night agreement between iron manufacturers and the Amalgamated Peace group on a new rate of four cents per ton on a one cent card for furt Mina and present Nainhore. The minor changer affects rules and commences on July.
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Youngstown
Jung iWee
Furt- Mina
Hartlehore editor found guilty of perjury in libel case
Hartlehore editor June W Tiomay Jn was sentenced to six years in penitentiary after pleading guilty to perjury. He previously gave false testimony in a libel suit brought by Sengu lor Cork of Acuslhill county.
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Hartlehore
Populist Bolters Form Own State Ticket in Minnesota
The middle of the road Populistes who bolted the State Populist convention held yesterday formed a separate convention today and named a full state ticket. L E B Long Magnotie is candidate for governor and Tyhatius Donnelly is endorsed for U S senator. Three members of the national committee were elected amid seating disputes.
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Thewet
L. E B. Long
Magnotie
Litiel Halverson
Belgrade
M. Wesenberg
Duluth
Charles Hopkins
Fairfax
Treaster
Blom. Rabilly
Lake City
John FF. Kelly
St. Paul
Supreme Cow
A. L. Stromberg
Forest
Tyhatius Donnelly
Bolters
United States
Nen
National Committee
Onowhn
Spaniards Denied Mutilation of Marines After Firefight
Stephen Crane via telegraph reports from Timatiname bay dated June 1 denying claims that the miutines killed in Saturday’s fete were mutilated. He attributes any apparent mutilation to bullet strikes during the engagement with Spaniards, noting Surgeon Palewr offers no authority to contradict the mutilation theory.
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New York
Stephen Crane
Timatiname Bay
Fehuie
Palewr
THE INVASION OF PORTO RICO
June 1 report cites official figures for an invasion force to Porto Rico. Estimates place transport numbers around 20 000 men with ships ready from Atlantic ports, while Spanish forces in the island are believed near six hundred. Embarkation site undecided pending talks between Alger, the president, and Major General Miles.
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Porta Fie
Seme
Morty Rico
Santiago
Porto Rico
Alger
Miles
Nhe
Atlantic Coast
Fernandina
Pla
Savannah
Brutally Murdered Man Found Near Parkton Baltimore County
A 25 year old man named Moris was murdered near Parkton in Baltimore County today. Police report a violent assault with an axe ending in death. a search party was organized while four young children were left behind.
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Baltimore
Lemuel Monila
Parkton
Baltimore County
Frank Taylor
Tay- Joy
Tari
Eye
Telit
Cheorge
Mortis
Taydor Leone
Morris
Mortie
Morcis
Wilewer
Unclear Draft Describes Relief Work In Philadelphia Scene
A fragmentary report mentions relief efforts and a person named Mr. Hieitt departing home after duties. The text references Philadelphia and Cuba with several garbled phrases, showing a disrupted account of a jet or travel event and related relief work.
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Philadellphia
Polaeki
Uyatt
Dewishurm
Banthogd de Cuba
Ame
Hieitt
Settlement on seized assets in Bering dispute reached
In a final settlement, payment was made to Sir Julian Pautioofole, the British brandon, representing the United States and Britain in a dispute over seizures by the United States in Bering. The agreed amount concludes the claims under an accord between the United Blotes and Great Britain.
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Wishington
Jun
Chicago Labor Strikes Demand Higher Wages
Disjointed report notes workers in Chicago riot of June seeking better pay. Workers demand a ten day nine hour workday and an hourly wage increase. Authorities report pieced SL5 and Sthadew tools used amid unrest.
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Chicago
British warship Talbot sails from Havana for consul and subjects
The Talbot departed Mort Royal yesterday carrying the British consul and any British subjects who wished to leave Havana. The move, tied to the Cuban capital emergency, reflects precautionary evacuation amid tensions.
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Jaane Wyatt
Talbot
Havana
Mort Royal
Bombardment of Santiago Forts by Famed U S Navy Fleet
Reports from a June 1898 AP dispatch describe Rear Admiral Sampson's fleet hammering the Santiago de Cuba fortifications. The western batteries were wrecked while El Morro endured, with torpedo boats and gun cotton charges used in preliminary actions. Casualties and exact losses are noted, but ships maintained position and a celebratory mood followed the attack.
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Daunthess
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamica
Lampoon
Santiago de Jule
Hobsoan
Merrimac
Aganst
Yeauvinet
el Morree
Wers
Scranton Morning Briefs and Regional Updates
Local notes report weather hints and civic items, including mentions of Washington news, military movements at Camp Alger, and street commission logistics. The column closes with city roundups and regional updates from Scranton.
Democratic Convention Call Sets Altoona Gathering
The Democratic state convention call appears stalled by Harrisburg and Altoona officials. The Altoona gathering aims to nominate Evan Gidlates for governor and other state positions, with delegates to be chosen at the headquarters on Chief Treegain Teajetae.
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Harrisburg
Dune
Jeti M. German
Lienmertntin State Committee
Phareordines
Hiateuethon
Domoeenthe
Tate
Bhewath Avenue
Attonna
Boon
Evan Gidlates
Straight Colored Ticket in Jefferson County Rally
In Birmingham Alabama the Straight Colored Ticket led by Rev A. Warner of Jefferson County opposes the failed effort to sustain the old nominee. The reformist group challenges the current slate as they mobilize for the coming election.
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Birmingham
Ala
A. 4 Warner
Jofferson County
peverTer
Turret Plate for Kenraarge Shipped to New Pert News
The Hethle Iron company tonight shipped turret Hone for the tattle in Keawrenge to Nowe pert Newe. The cutipane ablthance hints at working dey ad Whe On arater plate, with forgings and arrhiges for the Beveriinent.
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Torret
Tietitehem
Hethlehem Iron Company
Keawrenge
Guy
Beveriinent
Paris June European edition of the New York Herald
Fragmentary OCR text notes the European edition of the New York Herald with obliques and garbled phrasing. It lacks coherent events, dates, or named individuals to establish a clear news item or outcome.
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Paris
New York Herald Sages
Che Cowol Ag
Weather forecast for New York and New England region
A cautious forecast notes unsettled conditions with light to moderate winds and variable temperatures. Forecasts indicate generally fair weather with developing warm periods and potential showers in parts of the New England area later in the period.
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New York
W.wileraird
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