Decisive Battle Expected Today In Cuban War
Washington June 20 The city anticipates General Shafter’s assault on the city of Santiago de Cuba with plans to attack within forty eight hours. Spanish forces about 14 000 entrenched behind barriers face Shafter’s 10 000 plus 4 000 Cubans as reinforcements from Manzanillo approach. Reinforcements from Tampa may reach too late to alter the battle.
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Washington
Shafter
Sub- Vago
Sampson
Linares
Santiago
Shafters
Samyson
Hartier
Shatter
Manzanillo
War Department
Marganillo
Fantingo
Joverside
Miles
Manganiite
Holeuin
Eltiver Quinnter
Manzanitto
Pando
Holguin
Spottesylvania
Tampa
Mendvca
Lawton
Thirty
Michigan
Massachusetts
Harvard
Aguadores
Jaragua
Grosvenor Attacks Democracy in War Debate and War Powers
President’s hands restricted by Congress as Grosvenor defends war measures and Republican stance. House debates harbor defenses funding, church use at West Point, and Senate honors for naval and maritime rescues. Deficiency bill passes with a large $227 million appropriation and a commission to settle railroad claims. Hawaii annexation debate resumes as Mr. Caffery opposes it.
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Washington
Military Affairs Committee
Secretary of War
West Point
Allen
Mississippi
General Grosvenor
Ohio
Grosvenor
Groavenor
Frank H. Newcomb
Hindron
Winslow
Cardenas
Hogadon
McCulloch
Manila
Pavifw
Willis Padeed
Caffery Tem
Tia
Lehigh Valley Railroad Reports Mixed June Earnings
The Lehigh Valley Railroad issues its June financial update showing a mixed result with slower overall revenue but a rise in net earnings to 8458.12.00, reflecting changes in freight and passenger traffic and cost management during the month.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Misy
Cou
One Day's War History and Caribbean Movements
General Wikeler denies Roosevelt's Rough Riders aided in a La Quaa ambush. Cuba seeks funds for a punitive expedition to Gomes. Strambhip Comella reaches Port Townsend to save $100,000 on tow duties. General Pando reinforces near Bantiaga as Admiral Samphon praises Garcia. Egypt refuses a chime meeting at Font, Commodore Watson's squadron may head to Spain. Pracke Buntim en report.
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Strambhip Colmmela
Port Townsend
Admiral Sampson Reports From Santiago June 2 Actions
Navy bulletin from Washington dated June 29 summarizes Admiral Sampson's June 2 report off Santiago. It notes bombardment at Baudage and fort silencing, Marblehead at Suchitrier destroying a fort, and engagements with a Spanish gunboat at Cienfuegos. It praises conduct of Cadets Heart, Powell, Coxewaine, O Donhel, and Filan amid heavy fire and describes discipline and morale observations by General Robie and others.
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Washington
Telay
Willetin
Sanpaon
Santiago
Vieth
Baudage
Gener
Marblehead
Suchitier
Giantanana
Cienfuegos
Mortlow
Powell
Herlow
Ite
Partionheris
Robie
Acre Raderos
Ciair
Watson May Yet Go This Week
Coast Cities Washington June 28 Commodore Watson may start for the Spanish war with the West Coast squadron before week’s end. Ships like the Oregon Newark and Brooklyn prepare for the voyage while coalers scrap the leloins of the Town and region. A second squadron may form to go later.
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Washington
Watson
Spain
Newhart News
Santiago
Oregon
Pacific
Horn
de Jay
Newark
Commendore Watson
Norer Hipe
Atlantic
Brooklyn
Licely
Prairie
Tompkineville
Worces
Cabinet orders Blaco to report war plans from Havana
Madrid reports the cabinet council instructed the minister of war to telegraph Captain General Blanco in Havana. It asks him to submit campaign plans and prospects and to guide the information requested. General Risace is to reply at once as the peace party gains support.
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Madrid
Blanco
Havana
Risace
Admiral Camara’s Fleet Denied Coal at Port Bald
June 2 report states Admiral Camara asked to coal his fleet at Port Bald but was refused under neutrality laws. The Feypilar government cites insufficient coal to permit detouring ships to their home port. June 28 dispatch notes ongoing maritime action involving Coriea’s war council and the Stiea eunul.
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Navy Department
Never
Hong Kong
McCulloch
Cavite
Mare
Germany
Camari
Port Bald
Philippines
Madrid
Varios
Spain
Fourth of July Celebrations Planned in Santiango
Baiguiri reports officers in Playa Del Este plan a July Fourth celebration in Santiigg with a safe powder burning effort. Local officials expect a measured observance despite past incidents and aim to mark the holiday with controlled festivities.
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Baiguiri
Playa del Este
Jue
Sotiiere
Santiigg
Ancient Order of Hibernians Holds Local Convention
In Trenton North Carolina on June 2 the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a meeting and adjourned for a parade joined by about 50 members from New Jersey. Delegates and officers were entertained at the Trent Driving Park with routine business and a resolution opposing Anglo American air lanes referred to committee.
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Trenton
N. C
Order of Hibernian
Eid
Eurion
Arden
New Dereos
Pa Hovffer
Trent
The Turk Defeats Dennis Gallagher in Two Falls
In Buffalo, N.Y. June M Yousaul known as the Turk defeated Dennis Gallagher a tail wreatier before a fair sized crowd. The match went two falls with Gallagher unable to overcome the Turk's offense despite a vigorous effort.
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the Turk Wines
Buffalo
M—Yousaul
Dennis Gallagher
Vimeo
Re PUAN state convention names ticket for governor
Lite Rock Arkansas dispatch reports the Re PUAN state convention naming Autey of Pulaski County for governor. The article notes no African American candidate appears on the ticket.
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Lite Rock
Ark
Todas
PH PF. Autey
Pulasth
Democratic state convention names Jenks in Pennsylvania race
Altoona June 29 Democratic state convention nominates George A. Jenks for governor amid protests over a Chicago platform plank. The gathering, marked by disorderly tensions between factions, adjourns after nominations and rolls to set lieutenant governor and other tickets. Police and sergeants maintain order as delegates debate platform and candidate lines.
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Jemeos M. Guffey
Pitrebure
Chicago
Jeanes
Jot Ch
Rhen
Jenks
Gordon
Ligerne
Wyrming
Warne
Gorfoon
Philadelphia Cordon
Severn
Garman
Onder
Pla
O'Boyle
la Aorne
Witshoven
Matt Savage
Clearfield
Resolutions Committee
Speerchmaking
William H. Sowden
Allentown
WJ. Brennan
Alleciens
Brennan
J. A. Miller
Allegheny
Miller
FP. Farthey
Centre
J. A. Wackefield
Krebs
Qearthield
Core Jon
War
Michael J. Kean
Philadelphia
Soweden
W. J. Breene
Veningo
Hawaiian Annexation Resolution Heads for Vote This Week
Washington reports a Senate vote on the Hawaiian annexation resolution is likely before next week ends with the appropriation bill wrapping up. Senators White and Pettigrew oppose annexation while others, including Senator Jones of Arkansas, prepare to press the fight if needed.
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Washington
Senate
White
Pettigrew
Jones
Arkansas
Congress
Hobson Is Well Says Cable From Santiago
The Greensboro Alabama home of Judge Hobson receives a telegram from his son in Santiago de Cuba dated June 25. The message reports good health and asks his father not to feel any uneasiness about him.
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Wis
Judge Hobson
Spaniards Hear a Fairy Tale
Kingston Jamaica reports a cable from Santiago de Cuba claiming the US armored cruiser Brooklyn was sunk by a Spanish shell with Commander Bohley and four seamen killed. Officials in Washington question the dispatch and note no confirmation from Admiral Sampson nor Navy Department.
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Brooklyn
Commodore Schley
Washington
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Ordiver
Bohley
Coneur
Santiago
Navy Department
Fampsor
Aguinaldo’s Good Work Cited by Admiral Dewey Cable
Washington reports a Dewey cable from Hong Kong dated June 2 noting insurgent progress under Aguinaldo. Five German, three British, one French and one Japanese ships in port. Aguinaldo and 13 staff arrive May 1 with gunboat protection at Cavite as insurgents establish headquarters outside Manila.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
McCulloch
Hong Kong
Caste
Aguinalda
Nankhan
Hlinsat
Cavite
First US Registered Letter Service Arrives in Cuba
June 27 Balquiri Cuba reports the first United States registered letter and money order service established by J. Kempner of the New York post office. The setup serves a city of about 200000 people and Kempner will assume control when American troops occupy the city.
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Balquiri
Kingston
Jamaica
United States
Cuba
J. Kempner
New York
Kempner
Navy Ships Near Readiness at Norfolk
Work on the condenser and boiler tubes of the cruiser Minneagolle nears completion and she is expected to sail south soon. The Cincinnati project is being rushed and should be ready by next Saturday.
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Norfolk
Minneagolle
Doll
Local Ballot Officers Chosen At Tainoadier Meeting
In Tainoadier Pa the Blate Baeneerlunl gathered and elected officers headed by President Charo J Band and Recording Secretary Willkim EE Chaf. Treasurer Paul Mine Financial Secretary Henry Wolf and others were named to executive posts. A new conference event will be announced by the executive committee chairman.
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Tainoadier
Lune
Blate Baeneerlunl
Cleo
Preanont
Charo J
Willkim EE
Chaf
Paul Mine
Henry Wolf
Laitewater
Willam Laender
Philip Blingaman
Reading
Herman Phillipe
Allentowh
Christian Doetweehter
Williamsport
Jacot Bilnwbacher
Lancaster
Newt Coenkerfornt
Unclear Source Text Reported from June Night Dispatch
Text appears garbled with multiple typos and unlikely names. No coherent event, date, or entities stand out enough for a factual summary.
Soave Shatter Hines Potres Hack in Madrid
A Slavine dispatch reports American forces retreated to the coast after halting their advance. They remain entrenched awaiting supply arrivals as the battle shifts to a defensive phase along the shore.
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Soave
Hines Potres Hack
Madrid
Slavine
American Troops Advance Toward Santiago de Cuba
Forward movement on Santiago de Cuba continues as General Lawton’s division and Wheeler’s cavalry join forces with Kent and Hawking. The article notes supply delays, upcoming wagon trains, and a push to secure Aguadores as a base, with Cuban pickets aiding and 14,000 troops massing at the front.
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Rio Guam
Vie Port Antonio
Kingston
Santiago de Cuban
Kent
Hawking
Pearson
Worth
Haw
Lawton
Oneral Wheeler
Mit
Rio Guama
Santiago de Cuba
Sevilla Hills
Noday
Sharkey Knocks Out Ruhlin in Two Minutes Seventeen Seconds
New York June 24 Tom Sharkey the sailor pugilist from California defeated Gus Ruhlin of Ohio by knockout in two minutes seventeen seconds before the Greater New York Athletic Club at Coney Island. Sharkey hailed a challenge to heavyweight champions and walked to his dressing room amid cheering crowds. Ruhlin was carried from the ring in a tragedy condition and could not reply to Sharkey's remarks.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
California
Gus Roblin
Greater
Sharkey
Fizgimmons
Corbett
McCoy
Rubelin
Very
Rublin
Muhlin
Ruhlin
Klastimaeh
Eluuw
Rutiin
Loudet
Sharkey Strook
Hullin
Jett
Sharkes
Weather and military notes mix in Scranton round up
Weather indications cite a warmer day with northerly winds as Palit hints at a drill for Gunneral-Diviie of Banilige. Recruits enlist for the engineers and the Thirteenth Regiment prepares to march. A quorum lapse postpones a council meeting while local news includes Scranton updates and brigade line plans.
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Scranton
Genend
Mecoy-Orbert preliminaries postponed after lengthy conference
In New York a meeting tried to arrange the Mecoy-Orbert test preliminaries but hours of discussion ended with no definite decisions. Considerable wrangling over ride options from $12 to 120,000 led to the conference breaking up without agreement.
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New York
Dune I
Good Times Evidenced Vhiladelphis
Writings show scattered notes about region warnings and rising costs related to the five major sectors. Authorities report ongoing pressures on markets and households as a slow recovery gesture appears unlikely this quarter.
Missing leaders and local chief in tense city stir
A confused report notes missing individuals including Montweel and Care fonga and cites Lie chief of the Spanish huread in the city as missing while Monday actions are referenced amid unclear circumstances.
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Aryacze
Montweel
Liowhon
Carefonga
Weather forecast for New York and nearby states
Today June 2 the midwest and New York area expect warmer conditions with northerly winds shifting to southwesterly. A tremor is not forecast. temperatures rise into mild highs with some clouds and chances of late-day showers locally.
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