Cadiz Fleet Sails for Porto Rico Amid War Plans
Washington reports General Miles back from Tampa stirring war preparations. Plans move to dispatch larger expeditions to Porto Rico and Cuba, with a Cadiz fleet likely heading to Porto Rico. Debates over logistics, prisoner exchanges, and Manila developments color the strategic outlook.
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Washington
Miles
Tampa
Alger
Porto Ricn
Cuba
Bhafter
Santiigo
Porto Rico
Cadiz
Insurgents Hold 259 Spanish Prisoners in Philippines
Reports from Admiral Dewey at Cavite indicate insurgents have confined 259 Spanish prisoners, treating them humanely, while 12 merchant vessels lie anchored in Manila Bay with refugees aboard under guard. Nearby warships include German, British, French, and Japanese vessels. several Spanish ships were captured or destroyed.
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Cavite
Thong Kong
Manin
Warthie
Syunion
Dierman
Veree
Muanna
Callao
Cuban Refugees Arrive on British Steamship Myrtiedene
Sixteen Cuban refugees arrived in Philadelphia aboard the British steamship Myrtiedene coming from Bagui. The vessel anchored in the Delaware River below the mine fields overnight and reached port today.
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Philadelphia
Myrtiedenco
Bagui
Cuba
Delaware River
Philadelphia News Mentions Ferrite and Volunteers
A fragment mentions Philadelphia on the 17th with a note on ferrite, thieves and costs. It references Newport News and John Batters A, Pennsylvania volunteers commended by Captain Barclay Warburton. Individuals from Princeton, Harvard, Lafayette, Lehigh and the University of Pennsylvania are named.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Newport News
John Batters A
Pennsylvania
Barclay HL Warburton
Ely
Padae
Princeton
Harvard
Worrell
Lafayette
Lehigh
University of Pennsylvania
Nouvel Reserves Sworn in at Delaware Base
About six percent of the new corps were sworn into United States service. After enlistment, the detail was sent to the receiving ship Richmond. They will be assigned to duty on the mosquito fleet near the Delaware caper.
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United Statoe
Richmond
Delaware Caper
Rumors of Admiral Camares Cwilliz Fleet Headed for Boston
Dispatch from Admiral Dawes reports Philippine insurgents treat 249 Boanish prisoners humanely. The 8th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers is sent to Fort Delaware to guard Philadelphia approaches. Philippine insurgents reportedly capture the family of Federal August. Governor Partingh reviews the Pondevivenia Treant at Fall Chuece. General Angusti'a dispatches defense measures nearly exhausted. One naval revolver sworn into the perview at Philadelphia as Japan bends ships to Manila.
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Madrid
Camares Cwilliz
Boston
Cone Chiles
Dawes
Fort Delaware
Philidelphia
Monk Kane
Partingh
Pondevivenia Treant
Fall Chuece
Chickambige
Newport
Angusti
Jury weighs Clemmer role in Kaiser murder case
In Norristown on June 17 the trial of James A. Clemmer for complicity in Mrs. Charles O Kaiser’s 1906 murder continued. Witnesses tied Clemmer to movements with Lizzie De Kath on the day of the crime and Insurance agent Hillehingen testified about a March 16 1905 life insurance application on Mrs Kaiser. Court adjourned until tomorrow.
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Norristown
Commonwealth
James A. Clemmer
Charles O. Kaiser
Miss DeKalb
Clemmoer
Yileht
Def. Hillehingen
Lizzie de Kath
American Troops Reported Arriving in Manila
London reports Senor Sagasta states Manila has not fallen but the situation is grave. Dispatches say rebels attack the walled city and that American troops have arrived at Manila. Rumors of hostages and a large fire near Pasig Town add to the tension.
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London
Senor Sagasta
Cortes
Manila
Madrid
Japan
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Associated Press
Augiell
Cavite
Tonde
Tondo
Pasig
Aguinaldo's Government Pact Allegedly Ratified by Dewey
Madrid Times report prints a Singapore April 24 agreement between Aguinaldo and the American consul on Philippine governance. It claims Hong Kong ratification by Admiral Dewey and outlines a Republican system under U S protectorate with U S counsellors. It calls for open ports to foreign trade and immigration with Chinese restrictions.
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Philippines
Dewey
London
Madrid
The
Times
Singapore
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Dewer
Aguinalda
United States
Cumberland County GOP Convention Shuns Speaker Reed
The Cumberland County Republican convention met in Portland on June 16 and declined to reference Speaker T. B. Reed in his home city. Reed, who has served the district for sixteen years, faced criticism over his unpopular stand on annexation to Hawaii, with the state largely favoring annexation.
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Portland
Cumberland County
T. B. Reed
Althowgh
Tiles
Mir Reed
Ladies Tennis Championship Result in Philadelphia
Mira Jubleite Atkinson of New York won the ladies singles title at the Philadelphia tournament defeating Migs Marlon Jones of Newark in a close match. Atkinson claimed the championship at the erleWet ground courts.
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Philadelphia
Mira Jubleite Atkinson
New York
erleWet Grounide
Sanelia Wor
Migs Marlon Jones
Neviark
Clee Coltcisl
Soory
Mie
Ged
Sell
Political nomination claim stirs at state convention
Allegations surface that General A. Joute Pittahure and Jane 1 claim George A. Joriks is the successful governor candidate at the coming state convention. Supporters cite supposed facts and figures to back the assertion.
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A. Joute
Pittahure
Jane
Poa
Cheorge A. Joriks
Dliemovrnile
Philadelphia Mayor Signs 21 Million City Improvement Bill
Philadelphia mayor Warwick signed a bill authorizing 21 million dollars for municipal improvements. The measure follows approval by the city council yesterday and targets infrastructure projects across the city.
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Philadelphia
Warwick
Horses Escape Rio Florida Oil Reserve Corrals
Several hundred horses broke from a corral on the oil government reservation in south Tampa last night. Crews recaptured them today with no casualties reported.
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Tampa
Fla
Corral
Southery
Philadelphia Geis Monde War Loan Subscriptions Rise
Philadelphia June report shows continued cash for the government war loan with increasing subscriptions. Total amounts subscribed approach a substantial figure as the drive remains active.
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Philadelphia
Bodas
Geitee
Governor Hastings Tours Pennsylvania Troops in the South
Governor Hastings and party visited camps at Chickamauga Falls Church and Newport News to gather names and addresses of families in need as Pennsylvania soldiers serve abroad. He noted good health and food, wartime supplies lagging in uniforms and shoes, and pledged ongoing support through the Pennsylvania Sanitary Commission.
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Pennsylvania
Chickamauga
Falls Church
Newport News
Harrisburg
Hastings
Tampa
Kattanooga
Santiago
Alger
Pennsylvania Sanitary Commission
Ben Rellet
Camp Alger
Peeibevts
Keystone
Thomas
Benater
J. Henry Cochran
Wile Lameport
Nation
Osonnors Commission
Wilbur F. Roeter
Bellefonte
Thomas Porter
Philadelphia
Wisterant
Lewis J. Beltler
George M Wanbaugh
Hew
Given Seeks Unity Against Quay in Pennsylvania
William B. Given, Jeffersonian Democratic state committee chairman, urges unity to block Governor Quay and his allies in Pennsylvania. He says independent action is not timely and calls for a convention platform supporting opposition to Quay and his ticket. He plans a state committee meeting after the Altoona convention.
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Philadelphia
William Oo. Given
Jeffersonian
Democratic State Committee
Pennsylvania
Siowers
Sound Money Democratic
Democrac
Vetera
Benatar Quay
Walt
Alla
Quayviem
Altoona
Democratic Party
Demons for Pennsylvania Pension List Noted
A terse Washington dispatch lists Demons for Pennsylvania with names such as John Marta and Michael Keeley along with associated towns and amounts. The garbled OCR references unpaid or revised pensions and includes stray place names like Beoranton and Raimaer, suggesting a summary of pension disbursements or eligibility notes.
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Venmsylvevia Pensions
Washington
Pennsylvania
Fii
Orientel
John Marta
Boramton
Michael Keeley
Beoranton
Om Inerevec
Garret G
Raimaer
Btroadshure
Wilew
Colla
Belly
Anhlow
Lamerny
Mimeline A. Roce
Lookout
Wave
Fire Damages Mill and Hotel Amid Progres Blaze
A fire at Hurriaiare June Vie destroyed a store hotel four mill and eight holieen causing about 2000 in losses. The insurance estimate reaches 8000. Origin traced to an accident in the mill. Jacob Butway of Pennbrook suffered injuries from falling timbers.
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Hurriaiare
Tteal
Jacob Butway
Pennbrook
Democrats Call for Honest Economy in Pennsylvania Platform
Philadelphia June 17 With the Democratic State convention approaching leaders discuss a platform plank urging an honest economical government in the commonwealth. The draft invites all Wherry loyal citizens to unite to end what is described as a selfish corrupt cabal and to oppose Quayism. The idea is to keep national issues secondary while focusing on state governance and reform.
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Philadelphia
Democrats
Pennayivania
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Rebels Declare Independence in Manila News Brief
June 17 dispatch from Hong Kong reports Aguinaldo calling natives to assemble at Cavite for a declaration of independence with Americans invited to attend. Skirmishes persist near Malabar Banta Mesa and Malate as Spaniards attempt to regain forts. About 300 native Carabineros desert to the insurgents while some regiments massacre officers upon desertion. London reports the Hong Kong Times correspondent noting the capture of Captain General Augustin’s family and Spanish archbishop’s arrival in Shanghai. The Spectator comments on German warships at Manila and suggests reinforcing Dewey.
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Navy
Hobsin
Havana
Madrid
Manila
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Cavite
Malabar
Banta Mesa
Malate
Avgowstis
London
the Times
H. M. S. Linnet
Rebete
Augustl
Shanghai
Darmstadt
the Spectator
William
Admiral Dewey
Congress Proceedings Highlight Deficiency Bill and Hawaiian Annexation
Washington reports focus on the general deficiency bill and the District of Columbia appropriation bill with early action planned. The Newlands resolution for Hawaiian annexation moves to consideration as Senate adjourns Monday. An international American bank bill advances with capital provisions and regulatory oversight. The House evening session approves pension and policy measures, including a pension for Dr. Mary Walker.
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Washington
District of Columbiia
Senator Harte
Tennessee
Davis
Senate
Newlands
Hawaiian Islands
Tuten Wieh
United States
Central
South America
Seaas
Mary Walker
Grave dispatch from Manila signals Spanish defense strain
Madrid reports the Captain General Auguriati dispatch from Manila dated June 18 describing a grave situation. Troops fight along block houses. desertions undermine resistance. communications with provinces cut off. fear of retreat into the walled city. appeals for help from the peninsula. Admiral Camara’s fleet destination kept secret as Captain Aunan plans a third squadron after inspecting Cartagena arsenal. Premier Sagovia hopes to improve the chamber next week.
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Manila
Augueti
Aunon
Camara
Expeditionary Corpe
Minister of Marine
Aunan
Carthagena
Admiral Sampson Praises Texas in Santiago Bombardment
Admiral Sampson on the New York commends the bombardment of Santiago de Cuba. He notes the western battery was demolished and the eastern fortifications harder to hit, praising the Texas gunfire as exceptionally effective while implying Spanish forces may abandon the trap.
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Sarntiago de Cul
Kingston
Sampson
New York
Santiago de Cuba
Hobron
Morre Castile
Cervera
Sampeon
Admivirral Sampeon
Texas
War News and Society Items From Scranton Daily
Telegraph and War Department updates on fleet destinations and wall rumors. Social notes include Keyshowe Academy commencement, student work exhibit, religious and editorial content, local views by Lockhart, police life insights, camp life testimony, Scranton suburban notices, and a preview of war revenue law lessons and baseball results.
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Scranton
Bombardment Report From Santiago de Cuba Damages Repaired
Spanish version details a June 16 bombardment of Santiago de Cuba by American ships, with over 1000 projectiles and damage to Morre Castle and La Zocapa. It notes Spanish casualties, repairs completed, and mentions honors and rewards for officers and troops.
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Havana
Santiago de Cuba
Aguadares Beach
la Zocapa
Morre Castle
Dretillery
Juan Arbol
Elaht Goeld
Cadiz Fleet Sails for Mediterranean Mission
Washington reports the Spanish ministerial dispatch listing ships including Prosperina and Giralda with Alfonso Doce aboard the Cannadonga Lopes convoy. Admiral Chmuard leads Cailla squadron aboard the fleet bound for the Mediterranean.
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Washington
Shite de Partment
Patel
Gibraltar
Care V
Pelase
Raaplole
Pavordate
Avdye
Oenda
Prosperina
Giralda
Prelani
Colon
Alfonso Doce
Cannadonga
Ane Tiinie Lopes
Lela Panes
Puoiyas Ayres
San Francisco
Firet Coven
Orethigena
Admiral Chmuard
Mediterranean
Afton Shores
Mahoney Leeds Fight Ends In Close Six Round Bout
Philadelphia June 1 Young Afi of the cus and Merve Leowle of Atlantic City boxed six rounds at the Arena tonight with Mahoney pivoting for Hematite but neither fighter sustained punishment. Officials viewed the bout as closely contested with mixed signals in the crowd.
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Mahoney
Leeds
Philidelphia
Young Afi
Ie Cus
Merve Leowle
Atlantic City
Aluhuaes
Attacks Target Jewish Community in Pyene Fak Area
A pogrom-like assault occurred near Heertow as a group attacked Jewish residents. Several Jews were wounded and rioters damaged property during the June incident.
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Pyene Fak
Heertow
Horn
Weather outlook for northeastern states and New York
Forecast from Herald notes variable winds and warmer trend in Washington and western Pennsylvania. New York and New England expected fair today with mild warmth. Forecaster predicts shifting southerly winds and local cooling in southern ports.
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New York
Herald
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