Progress of two months of war
Washington reports two months of war with US troops near Santiago preparing to land Cuba remains under threat as marines advance. Reinforcements are planned from Newport News and Tampa including Brig Gen Duffield and Gen Henry units totaling about 4,000 and more, to bolster Gen Shafter at Santiago. Dispatches note uncertain troop landings and delays while war departments project larger forces to cross into Cuban battlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Shain
Santiago
Cuba
Manlin
Loweh
Shatter
Newport News
Dueld
Massachusetts
Michigan
Virginia
Tampa
Fernandina
Mian
Garretson
Second Army
Ohio
Guy V. Henry
Fron Tampit
Henry
War Department
Holfuth
Pands
Garcia
Shafter
Alger
Miles
Lone
Navy Department
Oficiala
Hawley Barn Fire Sparks Wide Blaze and Heroic Acts
A major fire in Hawley damaged multiple buildings along Malin Street as flames from a barn spread rapidly. The Homestead and Hawley fire departments fought the blaze, saving several structures including Welsh & Ames store, the Odd Fellows building, Cottage hotel, and nearby properties. Losses were heavy with unclear insurance coverage. the cause remained unknown. Honeydale engine arrived at 11:50 p.m. to help subdue the smoldering ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Hawley
Welsh & Ames’ Dry Goolie
Malin Street
Hamer
Welsh & Ames’ Duvy Goods Storn
Odd Fellows
Ty Nell Brow
Cottage Hotel
Puck's Tailoring Establishment
W. C. Ames
Ames
Murfray and Kearney
William Higgart
J. Freeman & Son
Honeydale Tire
Senate debate on Hawaiian annexation loses momentum
Congress proceedings in Washington report sagging interest in the ongoing Hawaiian annexation discussion in the Senate after the early vigorous start of the session. The article notes waning attention as Senators resume routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menta
White den. Cal
White
Mitchell
Dom
Wis
Wyler
Anais
Elaine
Peraeons
Houthonn
Pennsylvania
Washington
Senate
Blanco Dispatches Aid to Santinge
Amid uncertain crisis, Blanco orders aid to Santinge and deploys battalions to protect Bantinge. Military movements indicate imminent relief efforts and coordinated support from Haw aii and Sars Blain ds ectiditie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanco
Santinge
Fandean
Hawaii
Sars Blain Ds Ectiditie
Ais
Proloet
Bantinge
Comae
War News Drift From Havana and Europe Report
Dispatches detail a Drigadier General Delelad moving to Fort Monroe with transports for Sunthoge. Spanish prize ships seized for plunder and Havana dispatches Madrid with news of American ships near Bantlingo. General Silapters troops arrive off Bantinga Cuba after days at Port Tarp. Blanco at San Lage Coat sent six battalions. Queen’s slavery items moved to Vienna. El Diario de Barcelona pushes immediate intervention terms. Francis Joseph writes to the pope on US Spain intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silapters
Bantinga“de Cuba
Port Tarp
London Dispatch
Blanco i
Vienna
Santaga Harbor
Wessels
Troep Shilpenil
Rewr
Setldibe
Regmat Press
Hapa
Wallers
Santiago
Harhay
Cuba
Steen
Eldes
Hanna Men Victorious in Republican State Committee Selections
In Columbus on June 21 ahead of the Republican state convention, district ratings elected most committee members on resolutions credentials and related panels. The Twenty-first district split with McKiveen delegates, Cyrus Tuling a Hanna ally to chair the new state central committee. General C. H. Grosvenor served as temporary chairman and spoke to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hanna Fen
Legislative Investigation Committee
New
State Central Committee
BLM
Daieherty
Ha Drietty
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Senater Hannimentetting
Wash Intton
C.H. Grosvenor
Urging Peace Impresses Spanish Press Across Fronts
Madrid dispatch notes a leading Barcelona editor urging immediate peace as delays raise costs and risk American aid. Cortes ministers defend patriotism while Catalan factories stagger on short hours. The cabinet plans tax hikes to cover Cuba bond interest, Sagasta blocks discussion of international policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madrid
The
Tines
Tialae Pointe
Petelis
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Sagasta
International Poatiey
Lafayette College Commencement Sees Large Alumni Reunion
At Lafayette College Easton Pa on June 21 graduates gathered for the largest reunion in memory. Franklin and Washington hall literary societies held sessions with Orations by Overton and Tharnes. A mural tablet was unveiled for Teil Green M D. Rev Dr Porter and Prof Horace Wool spoke. Alumni meeting preceded the luncheon with Henry W Jessup addressing on Politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Lafayette
Franklin Hall
Washington Hall
Hy Overton
Brooklyn
Preaklin Hall
A. G. Tharnes
Ony Meadow
Mark
Teil Green
Mauston
Callegre
Te. Porter
Fasion
Horace
Wool
University of Pennsylvania
Henry W. Jessup
New York
Governor Hastings attends Bucknell University commencement
Governor Hastings attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg on June 21 for the forty-eighth annual commencement. He spoke at the graduating exercises of the ladies institute as alumni met for a reunion. Writters HH King of Union Town and AL B Bower of Banville attended. The academy exercised today with seniors presenting their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisburg
Unclear Spanish Regal Rumors Spur Intervention Talks
London reports state the Vienna core representative notes the Spanish regents jewels and valuables moved to Wiewnd while declaring Spain’s situation precarious. Abductions and abdication rumors circulate amid warnings the matter may force intervention. Joseph writes to the pope seeking guidance on intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Wie
Daily Telegraph
Wiewnd
Spain
Deaths Stir Community After Tragic Local Accidents
An obituary notice reports the death of Private George W. Worle of Company M Becond Witconein following a spinal meningitis episode. The community notes the event as impactful as public store and local ordinance actions arrive today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuckumaage
Jones L
Atan Thomas
Saat
George W. Worle
Compiny M
Witconein Vole Hinweis
Philippine Expedition Moves Toward Departure
June dispatch from San Francisco notes debate over Rowell Bu’s assignment to the Philippines with the next transport convoy. Preparations proceed, ships expected to sail by Batavia after final decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fravcieco
Gellerg Mer
Rowell
Philippines
Batupdlis
The Pacama Retrieved After Auction Sale
New York on June 21 reports Panama price ruptured by Vehthouse tender Mangrove off Mavana on April 3 was auctioned and purchased by the government for a sum not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Panama
Mavana
Teranen
Wie
Fleet at Santiago Harbor Gains Notice in Cuban Campaign
Dispatches report the U S fleet under Rear Admiral Sampson and General Shafter assembling off Santiago de Cuba as June transports arrive. General Garcia hosts talks on landing plans while Cuban troops prepare near Avradorog as engineers begin shore preparations for beaching boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coperight
Tandy
Santiago da Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Toeeday
Santhiee
Eterney
Bamypwon
Averradorog
Corera Gretare
Shafter
Ceneral Shafter
Mentha
Bhatter
Aavertt
Merrieewetlo
Merrieewetlo, and They Will Saw Tontwit
Adival
Garcian
Cuba
Andy
Ted
Colway
Stinctiie
Engineer Corps
Frenerals Shafter
Garcia
Reguranea
Mid dle of the Road Populists Convene in Grand Rapids
The middle of the road Populist state convention met in Grand Rapids Mich with twenty seven delegates. A fusion faction was named temporary chairman John C Beable of Monroe spoke against affiliating with the Democrats and Silver Republicans. A full state ticket was adopted with Bullivan Cook for governor and several other officers the platform denounces fusion and calls for anti big bank measures and direct democracy reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Delice
Republicin Convertione
John C. Beable
Monroe
Poquliete
Demersey
Sewall
Watson
Tetania
Bullivan Cook
Austin O S. Randall
Jonah M. Burroughs
Hubert Menhulwd
Archie Malone
CC. Houghton
MM. Parker
Grlinde Bran Ho
Myton O. Graves
Boiler Explosion Rocks Pottsville Causing Serious Injuries
A boiler explosion at Lontsz Lily and Company's No 2 colliery on Park Place near Maduilloy City injured seven workers, four men and three boys, as the dinner whistle blew. Several were crushed or scalded. two feared fatally injured. Names listed include John Arnotaky John Mirell and Thomas Maher among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Lontsz
Lily and Company
Calliery
Park Place
Maduilloy City
Ohn Arnotaky
John Mirell
Thomas Maher
Polander
John Tolan
Martin Percival
John Rowley
Prize Prisoners Stir Officials Over Spanish Capture
United States Marshal Horrex followed Attorney General Chless orders to hold all prisoners in Spain bound ships after capture. More than two hundred prisoners, with military detainees at Fort McPherson in Atlanta, remained confined since the capture.
Governor appoints trustees for home care in Polk region
The governor designated George W. Rehnedethene and others to serve as trustees for the Peete Mire home at Polk. The appointment directs a national ministerial body to oversee operations at Balk Gaoke c'lts on a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriehire
Ue Ee Eepeenred
Tewdicy Ae Reine
Carlee
Savery
George W. Rehnedethene
al Lates
Putertathonal Minin Avtipeie Te Tee Heid
Balk Gaoke
Dale Ges
Local Election Summary Confused by OCR Errors
The readable fragments reference a county election with a vote total around 205 and a candidate or official named Bellwan. Details are garbled with names and roles unclear, but the piece notes an attorney and a president connected to a ceremony or commission and a commendation.
Foculavitis duno MM Thy shletioth ain fittial
More than three hundred delegates attended a meeting with attire and energy noted. The event discussed citizenship selection and related local issues, with unclear details repeating phrases about regions, delegates, and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citleens
General Greeley Receives Telegram on Telegraph Expansion
Washington reports General Greeley was informed by Colonel Aller of a plan to extend American telegraph and telephone communications with the world. The message requests rapid establishment of cross nation links to improve global connectivity and dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Greeley
Aller
Cita
Ulla
Guants
Telwraphofffe
Wuduck
Shafter's Troops Reach Off Santiago in Transport Fleet
United States transports carrying General Shafter's 16 000-strong force arrived off Santiago de Cuba after a six-day voyage from Fort Tampa. The fleet, escorted by warships, formed in St. Nicholas Channel and proceeded via Florida to Puerto Rico coast, with landfall near Santiago anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proms
Landaport Ehipe
Santiago de Cuba
St. Nicholas
Hayth Tuteday
United States
General Shafter
Fort Tamm
Clemmer Takes Stand In Murder Trial Defense Claim
James A. Clemmer testifies in Norristown Pa as he seeks to prove an alibi in the murder case of Mrs. Charles Ruiser. He details travel with Miss DeKalb and says Kalier was involved in a planned insurance policy and the crime scene, while denying other statements attributed to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
James A. Clemmer
Charles
Ruiser
Codas
Clemmer
Eal Mer
Idatie DeKalb
Clemiver
Fife
DeKalb
Nabersrite
Kalwer
Alpor
Jim
Tutu Oliver
Clive
Karmere
Philadelphia
Eliud
Jerseys City
Chammer
Ehall
New Jersey
Cleramer
Mies DeKall
Kalter
Kaiser
Cleommer
oChinimir Ghe
Lise DeNall
Emmier
Lina Delakle
Lebswle
Hewgal
Wwe
Buttal Sen
Liesle Dota
Pruner
Nurripfowp
Kaiser On Ayerielod
Weather forecast reading from a garbled page
Fragmentary forecast notes mention winds and variable conditions for Winsted and New York area, with unclear dates and several mistyped place names and terms. No clear temperature values or specific timing could be determined from the text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Malo Street
Tie
Homesdale Fire Department
Congress Proceedings
Fort Monroe
Sunthoge
Ilo
Havana
Bantligo
Bpantels
EL Diario DE Barcelona
Francis Joseph
Amerina
HANNA
Lafayette College
Aluimal
Bucknell
Sle
Pranes Joseph
Camp Thomas
Sampson
Shaerter
Morro Castle
Howe
Potteville
President McKinley
Wlearfield
Padine
Webher
Alain
Bellwan
Meltiniew
Conrie
Cabana
Jeff Remont
Tucedry
Indijam
Craine
Helena
Annapulis
Tancroft
Morrill
Hornet
Stevena
Rebores
Detroit
Cape Antonio
Norte
Cal
Yroyece
Monteuimnery
Puerto
Santiago de Ciba
Cubs
James Clemmer
DNI Lith
Liazie DE Kalb
MARMS
Kaiber
Miss DE Kald
Charlie Kaleer
Kalser
Weather Forecast
Wejinvatas
Wiel
Werner
Jone St
Klonahl
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!