Invasion of Cuba Moves Forward as U S Forces Land
Washington reports that U S troops have begun landing in Cuba near Playa del Este as part of a two flank approach to Santiago. General Miles coordinates signals while Shafter and Sampson gain operational freedom to act on the ground and sea advances.
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Washington
United States
Tortugas
Foray
Cava
Cuba
War Department
Alien
Gintanamo
Maya del Bete
Cuaitennine Bay
Santiago Bay
Santiago
Allen
General Shafter
Admiral Sampson
Miles
Shafter
Playa del Este
Garcia
Rabbi
Cervera
Valparamo
Cama Cna
Cadiz
Pacific
Honor and Virtue in Manila Declared by Captain Wilde
Captain Frank Wilde of the cruiser Boxton writes from Manila under May 1 to the Cumberland club in Portland Maine. He notes that women and children have largely left the city and relates a tale of the British consul who was asked if Americans were as the Spanish proclaimed. The consul replies that honor and virtue are cuter in Manila today than in three hundred years.
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Portland
Frank Wilde
Boxton
Cumberland Club
Dewey
Ctty
Troops Leave Camp Alger For Transport To Newport News
The Thirty third Michigan and the Thirty fourth Michigan began moving from Camp Alger at 1 47 PM toward Alexandria then to Newport News. They were loaded aboard the transport Vale for sea voyage.
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Camp Alger
Uneventful Congressional Day on Hawaii Annexation Debate
Washington June 22 Opponents of Hawaii annexation dominated Senate talk as Mr White resumed a long speech and Mr Pettigrew picked up the debate to allow a rebuttal. The Indian Appropriation Act conference report was read with plans to contest its adoption. House proceedings were uneventful except for a sharp rebuke by Mr Simpson of Ohio on party strategy and defense funding votes.
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Washington
Hawaii
Acolin
White
Dem
Cal
Pettigrew
Petticerew
Senate
Simpson Pep
Girosvenors
Ohio
No Boat Race Delayed by Weather on Thames
New London June 22 A dismal day postpones the annual three university crews Cornell Yale and Harvard on the Thames. Rain wind and soggy spectators force repeated delays through the afternoon as officials postpone until tomorrow at half past noon. Corroon lodging and damp conditions cause illness risks while the city and hotels remain packed.
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New London
Conn
Bakerong
Thames
Cornell
Yale
Harvard
Spoetsters
Methlehonmy
Corroon
Friendship for England shown as court suspends sentence
In Wilkes-Barre on June 22 Judge Woodward suspended Henry White's sentence after District Attorney Martin urged leniency arguing intoxication and return of funds. He cited friendly U S England ties amid the war, saying mercy would bolster good relations between nations and subject of Queen Victoria.
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Wilken-Barre
United States
England
Henry White
Woodward
Martin
Ble
Tyr Court
Military Order Names New Division Commander
Washington reports Major General Miles announced an order appointing Brigadier General Guy Henry to command the division of troops to reinforce General Shutter at San Thages. The move aligns forces for the upcoming operation.
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Washington
Miles
Guy Henry
Troame
Shutter
Santhages
World War I Era Conflicting Dispatches Chronicle Cuban Landing News
Reports reveal General Miles dispatching word that troop landings in Cuba have begun while Madrid dispatches hint the queen regent may abdicate. Official notices state a mariner killed at Guantanamo suffered nonmutilated wounds and deny refusals to exchange Houcon. Cabanas was shelled to divert attention during landings.
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Madmid
Cabanas
Sumption
Vearch
Spanish prisoners surrendered to Spanish ambassadors
Washington reports the attorney general will hand over non-combatants and crews of captured prize merchant vessels to French and German ambassadors as representatives of Benin. The Justice Department cannot fund the prisoners and handed them to the War Department, but Secretary Alger has declined to continue the arrangement. Spain’s representatives were contacted and consented to receive and repatriate the prisoners to Spain.
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Washington
France
Germany
Benin
Department of Justice
War Department
Alger
Spain
Manhattan Navy vessels repaired and ready for reserve service
In League Island dry dock the old monitor Manhattan was removed after hull repairs and is expected to enter naval reserve service within ten days. The Mistnessah, formerly Booth, will be ready to depart south soon with armament and supplies. Work continues on the Fish Hawk and Princeton as progress accelerates.
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Manhattan
League Island Dry Dock
Mistnessah
Booth
Princeton
Landing of Troops in Cuba During Progress
Washington reports state that the landing near Santiago at Daiquiri went forward with little resistance. Secretary Alger and Admiral Sampson praised the expedition as troops, guns, and supplies debarked, with telegraph communications established from Playa del Este.
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Alger
Long
Santiago
Daiquiri
Pya del Bete
Washington, D. C
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Cuba
Inquiri
Shafter
Lone
Sarmpeon
Playa del Este
Navy Department
Safe Deposit Building Association Assignment in Reading
The Safe Deposit Building Association of Reading, ten years old, assigned assets to creditors M. S. Rentchell Centerport, Hamilton Godfrey Reading, and H. A. Keyser Mahonoy City. About $5,000 in property was turned over due to depreciated value and market pressures from wartime disruptions. LH Rabtermel is president and Hamilton Godfrey secretary.
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Safe Deposit Building Association
Olf
Tos
Renteohler
Centerport
Hamlton Godfrey
Reading
HH. A. Keyser
Mahanoy City
Becaus T
LH. Rabtermel
Hamilton Godfrey
Eighteen New Companies to Muster at Mt Gretna Pa
The eighteen companies from this area to meet the president's second call for troops will be mustered in and equipped at Mt Gretna Pa on June 22. Active preparations are underway and Camp Hastings, quiet since the regiments arrived, is expected to become lively again as reception and training proceed.
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Mount Gretna
Camp Hastinge
Bulchers Orphans Commission Holds Annual Meeting
The Soldiers' Orphan School Commission met on June 2 and reelected the faculties of its institutions. The schools are reported in good condition and closed until September 1.
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Horr Hung
Bulchers
Weldtboy
Mule Pack Raiders Shoot Woman in Tampa Incident
A group of mule packers and rough riders attacked a disreputable house in Tampa, Florida. Alli May was shot multiple times, with three wounds deemed dangerous. three mule packers and two rough riders were arrested. One assailant was shot by a house inmate, and another victim was not seriously injured. Major Perry spoke of probable severe punishment to deter troops.
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Tampa
Fla
Alli May
Perry
Rough Riders
Michigan nominating ticket by three parties in Grand Rapids
The June 22 report from Grand Rapids notes a combination ticket for Michigan state offices. Justice R. Whiting is named for governor, Michael F. McDonald for lieutenant governor, J. B. Lockwood for secretary of state, John Ly Frishes for auditor general, Dr. Edgar B. Smith for state treasurer, Novel A. Hawley for attorney general, Carlton Peck for land commissioner, Florence Benks for superintendent of public instruction, and George E. White for state board of education. The ticket comes from the state conventions of the Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans.
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Mich
Justice R. Whiting
St. Clair
Michael F. McDonald
Lake Rie
Marle
J. B. Lockwood
Coldwater
John Ly Frishes
Millsdale
Eigar Br, Smith
Detroit
Hawley
Carlton Peck
Laper
Michigan
Lynching in Hillaville Carroll County Virginia
A mob stormed Hillaville jail in Carroll County and hanged farmer Howlett after he killed Allen following a prior dispute over a neighbor’s wife. Howlett resisted and was executed by a mob after a leader ordered it. public sentiment reportedly justified the act.
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Tilchmond
Hillaville
Carroll County
Howlett
Allen
Hilleville
About & Oelowk
Telig
Ghee Mol Gase
Coprall County
Merritt's Expedition Sails for Manila Amid Transport Plans
San Francisco reports General Merritt and staff plan to sail on the Newport next Monday with clerks and headquarters. The third transport expedition is set to depart June 27, while Major General Os will command a division remaining to await Manila transport. No troops yet chosen for Manila voyage on the Newport. The Will not hold a full regiment.
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San Francisco
Cheneral Merrivet
Newport
B.S. Os
Manila
Man Gored to Death by Bull in Springville Township
In Shannock Pennsylvania on June 2 a man named Sutton was fatally gored while guiding a bull to water. The bull gored Sutton in the chin, then attacked again as he tried to drive the animal to the barn. Mrs Sutton set a dog on the bull, but it continued and killed him, piercing his heart.
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UN Shannock
Manning
Sutton
Springville Township
Tver
Wonder
Blease
Drownings on Flint River Rescue Efforts Cost Lives
A rowing party on the Flint river at Plushing sinks after a boat wreck. Chauncey Covlk aged 15 Lulu Loup 4 Odating Loup 14 Mildred Packard 2 and Arthur Maxwell 20 are drowned. A would-be rescuer also dies.
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Mith
Cio
Flint
Chauncey Covlk
Lulu Loup
Odating Loup
Mildred Packard
Arthur Maxwell
Chase by an American sparks Spanish bombardment fears
Cadiz reports say a Vesvel ship chased an American vessel in the English Channel. The incident prompts Welles to warn that Americans may bombard Spanish ports.
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Cadiz
San
English Channel
Governor Must Commission Officers of Recomd Brigade
In Horrivburs on June 22 Governor Must Inne commissioned the Recomd Brigade officers Judge advocate Jaco Jay Miller ordnance officers Frank J. Patterson surgeon James Fi Stillman quartermaster FL Toron joapector John PL Prenog ardes John Wilson Eider and Thomas J. Keenan jr.
Pennsylvania Pensions Update and Restorations
Fragmentary notice lists Pennsylvania pension details and increases. Mentions Original David 8 Rows, Wilken Barne, Barnes, Sterling, Wayne, and restoration or increase actions. Notes June dates and funds ranging from $6 to $17 across firms like Susquehanna.
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Washington
Pennsyteania
Queen Regent to Abdicate Amid Madrid Turmoil
London June 6 Vienna informant reports the queen regnant may abdicate soon setting up a regency council if needed. Madrid tensions mount as Spain faces political upheaval and possible regency arrangements. Berlin notes soundings with royal relatives for mediation are uncertain. Antwerp reports Washington‑led seamen recruitment on neutral soil draws controversy.
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Madrid
Levona
Jt le
Antwerp
Washington
Blanco Denies Assassination Plot and Exchange Talks
Havana dispatch states General Blanco refutes rumors of an assassination plot against Capitan General Tune and denies any decision against prisoner exchange with the United States. He notes no US ships allowed within six miles of shore to prevent reconnaissance while Spain braces for possible conflict with American forces off Santiago de Cuba.
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United States
Capaln
Tune
Golunteers
Slane
Culans
Mateo
Santhoes de Cuba
Genenil Blanco
Hobson
Santiago de Culm
Cenera
Hiinew
War reports and city notes from Scranton era
Telegraph items from Washington and local Scranton notes detail troop movements, political positions, and social events. Mention of Camp Alger departure, city improvements, sports updates, and a court scene with Clommer weeping. Multiple named places include Scranton, Camp Alger, and Mealdeartong style references.
Queen Regent Plucky Refuses Abdication in Spain
Madrid reports no foundation for abdication rumors as Queen Regent Christina Haw pledges to carry on her duties. Authorities brace for a potential Santiago de Cuba crisis while public sentiment shows enthusiasm for defense.
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Santiago de Culm
Chayernte Lindros
Marefa
Tri
Senora Augusti Rumor Sparks Siege Rescue Talk
London reports a Shanice dispatch claiming Senora Augusti wife of Captain General August and her children were massacred by rebels in Hula can. The note suggests insurgent leader Aguindlile may permit a British rescue effort.
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London
Shanice Hit
Senora Augusti
August
Hulacan
Aguindlile
Cadiz Fleet Dispatches Reported In Canary Islands Route
Cadiz dispatches from the Gibraltar correspondent of the Daily News cast doubt on the Caiilias squadron returning to Cadiz. The article notes no credence for a Cádiz return amid potential riots in Cadiz and Madrid and suggests the squadron will next head to the Canaries.
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Gibraltar
Daily News
Canin
Cadis
Madrid
Geertleher
Canaries
State funds safety questioned in shaky Harrisburg dispatch
June 2 Harrisburg reports State Treasurer returned to Philadelphia with a 400 dollar check from the Commonwealth Bank. The notice claims 1 percent state funds deposit, with 10 percent to be paid later, involving Janice McManes and a book president, details unclear.
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Harrisburg
Brevoom
Philgdelphii
Commonwealth
People's Bank
Ite Fallane
Almanys
Mean
Banlow
Janice McManes
Houston in jail charged with brother's murder
A man named Houston was jailed in Pittston after being charged with the murder of his brother John. The dead body with a bullet wound was found on a lonely road last Sunday morning. The prisoner claims innocence.
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John
hes-Halle
Tatrick Houston
Putteten
Pittston
Chile
Colonel Crofton Dies at Age in War Service
Retired Army Colonel B A Crofton died today aged about his mid seventies. He served from Dilawar at the outbreak of the Civil War and was a proven adjutant officer. He later played a prominent role in the campaign against Mort Aheridan and held posts in Grimbly and the West.
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B.A. Crofton
Tre Toay
Ghyen
Dilawar
Dive West
Mort Aheridan
Weather Forecast for Washington and Nearby Regions
The forecast calls for a partly cloudy day with showers and rising temperatures. Northern winds shift to warmer conditions. winds become light to moderate from the north along the southeastern coast. Expect morning rain in the southeast, with improving conditions later.
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Wiehington
Pennsylvania
New York
Juni
Horniid
Middle Etater
New England
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