A Cara of Secrets and a Looming Confrontation
Dorothy encounters David Stevenson after a morning shopping, sparking tension as Barbara recalls past misdeeds. The scene shifts from domestic memory to an uneasy face‑off, while Barbara minds the approaching letter from Esther Brand and Dorothy contemplates a brighter day amid dreams of Dick.
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Barbara
Dorothy
David Stevenson
David
Tom Merriman
Miss Dimsdale
Esther Brand
Ben
Jane
Start
Aml
Dorothy and Barbara at the doorway with Dorothy’s tea
Dorothy awakens to a bright morning as Barbara enters with a tray bearing Dorothy’s early cup of tea. The scene shows Dorothy still waking and Barbara present at the doorway.
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Dorothy
Barbara
Dorothys Meeting with David Unsettles Quiet Street
Dorothy encounters David Stevenson on a busy street and endures his renewed attention. A nosy upstairs neighbor overhears their conversation and Dorothy wrestles with embarrassment and old loyalties as David boasts of improvements to the Hall and hints at local news.
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David
Dorothy
Jane
Isaac
Worship of God Sermon Urges Reverence in Church
The Rev. C. G. Bristol of Hartford argues worship churches as holy ground not a concert hall or lecture room. He urges reverent behavior inside and worldly thoughts left at the door, maintaining devotion for public worship and God’s glory.
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C. G. Bristol
Hartford
Conn
Jehova
Moses
Yankee and Spanish Gunboat Clash Near Morro Cove
In a dawn engagement west of Morro castle near Kingston Jamaica a Massachusetts steam cutter reconnoitered an inlet and exchanged fire with Spanish infantry from a block house. The New York cutter and Texas guns supported the attack as the Spaniards retreated. A landsman named Kennedy sustained a severe shoulder wound but is expected to recover. The Spanish gunboat fled after being pursued by the Yankee.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Morro Castle
Massachusetts
Harlow
New York
Powell
Texas
Brownson
Cienfuegos
Kennedy
New York City
Aguinaldo Proclaims Independence Rally in Cavite
Aguinaldo calls natives to gather at Cavite on June 12 for a declaration of independence. Americans invite to attend the ceremony while Spaniards press desperate efforts to regain ground. Insurgents under American orders hold back with elusive tactics. 300 native Carbineros desert to the insurgents after being disarmed and rearmed.
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Mania
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Cavite
No Time For Maneuvers Usual Marine Exercises
Lonpoy June 20 Great Britain will skip its annual naval maneuvers this year prompting speculation. Some say coal shortages from the Welsh strike, others cite unseen events. Admiralty officials withhold reasons but deny coal shortages despite ample fuel before the strike.
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Lonpoy
Great Britain
Convoy Off Cape Maysi Near Santiago If Speed Holds
The government hopes for news of the army of invasion near Santiago as the convoy, distant since leaving the Dry Tortugas, should be entering the approach toward the fleet off Cuba if the expected speed was maintained. The morning progress is awaited with no direct updates yet.
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Santiago
Cape Maysi
Cuba
Italy's Premier Announces Resignation of Ministry
In Rome the premier Marqus di Rudini told the chamber of deputies that the ministry formed on May 31 has resigned. The confirmation follows a political shift as the government readies to quit.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Marquis di Rudini
Muay 31
Missouri Women’s Relief League organized in Macon
The Women’s Relief League of Missouri forms in Macon with Mrs. John I Williams as president. The group aims to aid soldiers in camp, field and hospital by collecting and supplying non government items such as books papers and magazines to ease distress and improve comfort.
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Macon
Women's Relief League of Missouri
John I. Williams
Missouri
Delays in troop transport blamed on army quartermasters
A Tampa returnee cites incompetence in the army quartermasters causing troop transport delays. Provisions for the troops spoiled in transit and thrown overboard. The critic urges West Point style instruction and better supervision to fix the quartermaster department.
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Curiaco
Tampa
United States
United States Is Defective In the Quartermaster’s Department
West Paint
THINK MANILA HAS FALLEN Understanding With the Insurgents
Washington reports indicate Manila may have fallen and Admiral Dewey has indicated he will not attack the city yet. The possible surrender to insurgents in person would prevent Spanish forces from surrendering to rebels and avoid European powers' interference as ships gather in Manila Bay.
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Esther
Barbara
Dorothy
Washington
Dewey
Manila
Manila Bay
Purisima Concepcion Lands at Manzanillo with Gold
A Spanish steamer sailed from Kingston at 2 am Thursday with food for Spanish troops and reportedly carried $100,000 in gold. The Purisima Concepcion reached Manzanillo in Santiago de Cuba province on June 20 after eluding American forces.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Manzanillo
Santiago de Cuba
Purisima Concepcion
Secretary reports rapid subscriptions to war loan at cabinet session
The secretary of the treasury told cabinet members that subscriptions to the war loan were rising quickly and indications suggested a large over subscription. He noted the entire amount could likely have been disposed of at a lower rate than 3 percent and regretted the act did not set a smaller rate and fraction.
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Wasuinar
Secretary of the Treasury
Optimism in Mapanip as Camara fleet sails for sea
Officials in Mapanip feel buoyed by Admiral Camara’s fleet departure. Madrid reports the squadron includes over twenty ships with auxiliary cruisers and large war materiel, including a mysterious new explosive. Rumors say the squadron will split and head to multiple destinations at sea.
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Mapanip
Camara
Madrid
Bombardment Report From Santiago de Cubs Cable
The Santiago de Cubs governor reports to the government that on Wednesday bombardment by Americans fired about 1,000 shots. Several Spanish shells struck enemy vessels. Spanish losses total three killed and twenty-one wounded including two officers. The Spanish squadron suffered no damage.
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Madrid
Santiago de Cubs
Manila Archbishop Says God Promises Yankee Pigs Expulsion
Hong Kong Daily Mail correspondent reports Archbishop Nozaleda of Manila stating he received a message from God. The note promises Yankee forces will be driven from the island and predicts Spain will ultimately triumph.
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Manila
Sonpoy
Hong Kong
The
Daily Mail
Mgr. Nozaleda
Spain
Beret by Spanish Spies Stirs U S Consulate News
A Kingston Jamaica dispatch reports United States Consul Dent has been driven from his hotel by a special device causing him to relocate to a club. The sensational claim notes unnamed threats and espionage intrigue surrounding the consulate.
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New York
Kingston
Jamaica
United States
Dent
Larger Railroad Earnings Increase in 1898 Five Months
Curcaco June 20. Gross earnings of American railroads for the first five months of the present year rose by 29802830 from 1897. The total gross earnings reached 224761111.
Hawaii Annexation Drive Advances in Senate Debate
Waiumatou June 20 The foreign relations committee reported the Newlands resolution for the annexation of the Hawaiian islands favorably to the Senate. Debate will begin Monday. Democrats plan vigorous opposition to the bill.
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Waiumatou
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Hawaiian Islands
Democrats
Li Hung Chang Poised to Return to Power in Pekin Dispatch
A Tien Tsin dispatch says Li Hung Chang prepares to regain influence in Pekin. His sway dominates Tsung-li-Yamen and shows a bias toward Russia, signaling a shift in official leadership and foreign policy.
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Londown
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Li Hung Chang
Prince Bismarck’s Health Reignites Anxiety in Bern
From Bern comes news that Prince Bismarck suffers severe pain due to inflammation of the veins in his right leg. His daily drive has been pared and his pace broken as doctors monitor his condition.
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Prince Bismarck
Bern
Cadiz Fleet Sighted Near Ceuta Scouts Sail East Toward Manila
German steamer captain reports sighting the Cadiz fleet off Ceuta near Gibraltar. War board suspects Spanish squadron maneuvers to bluff the public into thinking a Manila engagement is imminent. State Department confirms eastward movement and monitors possible route via Suez.
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GimmarTan
Cadiz
Ceuta
Africa
Gibraltar
Wasmixaron
Department of State
Camara
War Board
State Department
Admiral Camara
Manila
Crowinshield
United States
Suez Canal
Ten Days to Take Santiago in Cuban Campaign
Senator Elkins, after visiting Secretary Long, told reporters he would give Admiral Sampson and General Shafter ten days to capture Santiago. He expects the army to reach Santiago by weekend and favors a combined attack on Spanish forces, noting surprise at Spanish troop concentrations along the Cuban coast.
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Washington
Sampson
General Shafter
Santiago
Elkins
Navy Department
Secretary Long
Cuban
Kansans in Bad Shape in Twenty-Second Kansas Regiment
Camp Alger Virginia June 18 illness runs high in the Twenty-second Kansas regiment. Heat bad water and vaccination drive sickness with 315 officers and men on the sick list though many fit for light duty. Twenty six worst cases sent to division hospitals. Lieutenant George D. Abdel of Company C among measles patients.
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Camp Alger
Twenty-second
Kansas Regiment
Stewart
George D. Abdel
Transports Hold Yet For Kinaston Jamaica Landing
Kinaston Jamaica June 18 The transports carrying American troops intended to reinforce Rear Admiral Sampson have not arrived yet. The army landing site is not finally decided but will probably be west of Santiago de Cuba.
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Kinaston
Jamaica
Sampson
Santiago de Cuba
Senate panel backs Newlands Hawaii annexation plan
The Senate foreign relations committee has agreed to report the Newlands resolution for the annexation of Hawaii. Washington reports on June 18 indicate the measure gains committee approval and moves toward Senate consideration.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Hawaii
Hill Plots with Hill Opposing Croker in New York
Chairman Dan forth of the Democratic state committee travels the state to meet ex Senator Hill and plan a surprise on Tammany. Hill is poised to control a delegate majority at the state convention with McLaughlin's Brooklyn forces, despite Croker's claim of Senator Murphy as the recognized leader.
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Hill
Croker
New York
Danforth
Democratic State Committee
Tammany
Mr. Hill
McLaughlin
Brooklyn
Murphy
Troops Bound for Tampa From Camp McPherson
About 600 of nearly 3,000 troops at Camp McPherson were sent by way of the Southern railway to Tampa. Each man arrived in uniform and equipped for departure.
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Tampa
Atlanta
Camp McPherson
Southern Railway
Robbers Wore Soldiers' Uniforms in Georgia Hold Up
Robbers dressed as soldiers at a Camp Griffin location in Georgia June 1 staged a robbery. Authorities report the masked trio fled after the heist and a search is underway. Local residents describe the incident as a bold uniformed theft near the camp.
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Griffin
North
Renee
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