Fase Fighting Besis Near Santiago
Secretary Alger and General Miles conferred in the secretary’s office as the first Madrid bulletin said setting had begun. They anticipated a rapid advance on Santiago with Shafter hammering the gates while naval forces prepare to enter the harbor and engage Spanish ships. General Miles declined to discuss future moves, keeping plans to himself as troops of Garcia and Rabbi near 5700 men greeted the Americans.
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Shafter
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Rabbi
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Pennsylvania's Quota: Two Thousand Men to Be Recruited
Mount Gretna Pa June 3 Lieutenant Edgar F Howe mustering officer was notified by Adjutant General Stewart that two thousand men will form Pennsylvania's quota under the second call. Recruits will come from multiple counties with two from Philadelphia and others from New Castle Brookville Lawrence County Kittanning Northampton Reading Towanda Carbon Monroe Clearfield Tioga Adams Fulton Gettysburg Somerset Lancaster and Harrisburg. Four companies go to the Sixteenth Ninth Fifth Fourth regiments with Philadelphia pairs to the Third regiment. Men will be housed in a large barracks until assigned to their units.
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Fire Destroys Morris Store in Pennsylvania Blaze
Morris, a small town ten miles south of Wellaboro, suffered a fierce fire around 12:30 PM in the store of Alexander Pincus. The air frame buildings could not be fought due to a lack of fire apparatus, and flames swept the shop as residents watched.
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Morris
Pilace
Alexander Pincus
Fire destroys several businesses and lumber yard
A fire swept through Ariot area causing destruction to Leonard's general merchandise Thowins' stable and tenant house Wooster's hardware store and a large lumber storage. Eighty thousand feet of Comstock lumber burned. A hardware storehouse dynamite exploded injuring four, two seriously. One stove owner was nearly lynched amid arrest efforts. Loss estimated at $15,000 with partial insurance.
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Monadnock Sails for Manila via Honolulu
The coast guard ship Monadnock sailed for Manila via Honolulu this afternoon. The battleship Nera went out first followed by the Monadnock as the fleet proceeds. The voyage to Manila is expected to take about 27 days.
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le Fone
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Auxiliary convoy Yale sails from Newport News to San Diego
The auxiliary order Yale with troops for San Diego left Old Point Comfort at 6 o clock this evening. The movement is part of a larger transport operation during June in Newport News Virginia.
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Newport News
Oruer Yale
San Hige
Old Point
Movement of naval forces and troop landings reported
Dispatches from Palermo indicate Admiral Camara’s squadron heads toward the Buee canal while Columbia, Yale, and other ships sail seaward from Delaware Breakwater and Old Point Comfort with troops for Bantinga. Four thousand troops reportedly landed at Fuaya del Reio at noon yesterday as Spain considers public opinion on ending the war.
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Fuaya del Reio
Csteriay
Blockade running sparks chase as two Spanish ships elude fleet
In Madrid the marine minister read official Havana dispatches claiming the Maria Christina ran the blockade and reached Clenfuvens with provisions and war stores. A separate Havana report says the Reina Christina escaped Bandago and reached Havana after a swift pursuit by three American cruisers. Admiral Manterola notes bombardment of fortifications at El Morro and forts at Santiago Bay until morning.
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Swallows Speaks at Philadelphia Meeting of Businessmen
Dr Silas Swallow delivered his first speech of the current campaign at a Philadelphia business meeting in the assembly room of the Boures. He criticized voter indifference, urged heroic citizenship, warned against party over country, and rejected alliances with supporters of the Quay regime.
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Dune
Silas €. Swallow
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Swallow
Gouriwe
Boban
Dynamite Blast Strikes Pittston Home
A dynamite bomb exploded under a corner of Michael Stromeky’s Pittston dwelling at 4 this morning. The house was wrecked. nine inmates and their wives narrowly escaped. Joseph Buckawihlee Wis was arrested on suspicion and committed to jail for hearing. Authorities say Stromeky owed money to Thuckawalez, who may seek revenge.
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Pittston
Joseph Buckawihlee Wis
Stromeky
Thuckawalez
Jenks Declares Candidacy For Governor At Altoona
George A Jenks, though not seeking the nomination, writes to a Center County Democrat leader that party interest prompts him to run. He asks D F Fortney Bellefonte postmaster and noted speaker to deliver the nominating speech at the Altoona convention.
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Philadelphia
George A. Jenks
Bellefonte
Center County
Altoona
Congress Proceedings Hearings and Conferees Report
Washington June 2 Congress adjourned after approving conference reports on sundry civil bills and pending appropriations. A large list of bills deemed important was posted and pension and relief features were disposed of as conference recommendations were revealed last Friday. The House adjourned to meet on Monday.
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Howe
Committee On Conference
Eoamink
Pension notes from June issue list names and increases
The June 1 pension issue for Pennsylvania cites changes including Commodore Price and James Mulhollen with new sums and locations such as Brooklyn Susquehanne Monroe and Sacranton. The report mentions Lovilabor shoe makers and Hathe-frances E. Hamlin among the names.
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Commodore Price
James Mulhollen
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Lovilabor
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Monroe
Frances E. Hamlin
Scraiton
Landing Made to Roar of Cannon
Report from Playa Del Este near Guantanamo Bay describes naval bombardment before a landing. Warships shelled Basquiri and Baiquiri area villages, scattering Spanish troops along the railroad to Juragua. Mines and property in Basquiri are owned by a Baltimore company.
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Santiago de Cuba
el Morro
Santiago
Basquiri
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Yale Caps Freshmen Boat Race Triumph Over Cornell and Harvard
New London June 24 Yale freshman eight defeated Cornell and Harvard in a dramatic follow up to Cornell's varsity win. Yale led early but Cornell surged, with Harvard fading. final margin narrow as Yale edged ahead by a slim length with Cornell second and Harvard third in a windy four mile race.
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Griner Trial Hearings Continue In Wilkes Barre
At the Griner murder trial Mayor Nichols testified to alarming behavior at a private hearing. Defense lawyer Lenohin urged lack of mental soundness as the case heads to the jury. In a separate matter Judge Chairmann denied bail for Eli Shaw linked to two killings.
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James Tf. Griner
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John T. Lenohin
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Chairmanntowliy
Eli Shaw
Shaw Wan Ulead
Sime
Bland Re-elected to Congress in Acclamation
Hon Richarl Bland, noted free silver advocate representing the Highth Miy nouri district, was today re elected to Congress by acclamation amid strong public support in Jeremon City.
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Madrid Report Of The Battle In Cuba
Dispatches from Madrid recount American naval bombardment and landings near Puenta Barracu and Baiquiri. Spanish forces withdraw in good order to mountains as battles rage along the coast with mixed repulses and continued bombardment.
Weather and Society Notes From Local News
Fair and warmer today with various items including a university figure’s arrest, college affairs, local court actions, tax methods, and notations on nurses diplomas and community events. The item list reflects a broad morning edition of topics and updates from Scranton and nearby suburbs.
Cuban Report on Enuengement at Playa del Este
Official Cuban cablegram sent from Playa del Este reports a Cuban and Spanish clash with 200 Americans and 30 Cubans. 18 prisoners captured, 60 enemy dead, 16 000 American troops disembarked at Raiguir, Brigadier Castillo aided by the American vessel. General Giredy aboard the cruiser New York and Colonel Laborde named.
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Madrid War End Opinion Probe Reported
London dispatch cites Morning Post Madrid correspondent saying the government will authorize agents nationwide to gauge public support for ending the war. The note adds that Sonor Surman will announce the forthcoming Bull after prorogation.
Torpedo Boat Destroyed in Typhoon Drives Ashore at Port Arthur
A Chinese torpedo boat destroyer was driven ashore during a recent typhoon at Port Arthur. About 10 sailors were drowned, with reports noting severe damage to ships in the area. The incident followed a powerful Pacific storm impacting coastal defenses.
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Informarion
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Rostian
Veliky
Samuel B. Donnelly Wins in Indiana Union Election
In Indianapolis on June 21 the International Typographical Union held a headquarters meeting. Samuel B. Donnelly of New York Typographical Union defeated incumbent W. B. Prescott in the vote. Donnelly elected private ment over Prescott.
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Jacobd Schwarie Released On Suspicion In Shamokin
In Shamokin authorities released Jacobd Schwarie after eight hours of detention on suspicion related to Joho Phimmer. No charges were filed as no evidence linked Schwarie to the alleged crime.
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Pia
Tulay
Weather Forecast for New York and Nearby Areas
Fragmented forecast indicates rising temperatures with southerly winds. Expect increasing cloudiness and possible rain near Washington and surrounding regions. Weekend outlook hints at cooler nights and mixed precipitation depending on fronts.
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