Black Infantry Victorious in Iowa Front Line Debate
A unit of African American soldiers in Iowa debates appointing a white captain while signaling allegiance to a black commander. The group prepares for front-line service as 12-pound cannons arrive for light artillery use in Burlington and nearby, with plans for further batteries and mobilization this week.
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Willet
Brandt
Willett
Burlington
Cepidsi
facViar Militia Company
Meter John MacVicar Capones
Lieutenant Blue Returns From Harbor Reconnoiter Near Santiago
Lieutenant Victor Blue of the Suwanee returns from a two day ashore recon mission near Morro and Cabanas. He reports Spanish ships in the harbor except for one destroyer at anchor and notes proximity to Spanish batteries. Sampson warns fleet to exercise care near Morro hills as army moves forward. A lone shore explosion near Agua dores is blamed on Spaniards trying to blow a railroad trestle. Juaragua may become a permanent fleet coaling harbor.
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Cerverata Miece
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Victor Blue
Gubhuat Suwanee
Todhay
Cerveri
Gacy
Due
Morro Castle
Cabanas
Suwanee
Sampson
Aguadores
Juaragua
Cervern
Faure A Spanish Spy Says the 7 Americ Lat Voda
Fragments report Faure claiming a Spanish spy connection to seven American Lat Voda. The note cites unnamed sources and unresolved ties among officials as investigators chase leads.
Spanish Spy Reports Cuban Battle Losses Near Sevilla
Kingston June 29 The Spanish spy in Santiago reports Americans suffered heavy losses near Sevilla Friday with many killed and wounded. He notes criticism in Santiago over the Daiquiri landing and mentions talk of a possible American attempt to flank Spanish troops and scant food at Isuntiaro.
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Arenas
Isuntiaro
Camp McCalla A Health Resort on Board the Dauntless
On the Dauntless off Guantanamo Bay June 29 AP dispatch reports Camp McCalla soldiers grown hardy after six weeks on Panther. Cuban Negro troops aid US Marines in sieges and scouting with few casualties while Spaniards suffer high losses.
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Associated Press
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Marine, Camp
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Camp McCalla
Alwas Brown
Peninsul
Delehant
Clotert River
Camara
Camanera
Guantanamo
Guantanmo
Bay
Cusco Mountain
Santiago
Guantanamoe
Aliss
McCally
Sampson
Shey
Garcia
Camp Me Culia
Aguinaldo Calls on Augusti to Surrender in Manila Stand
Aguinaldo urges Captain-General Augusti to surrender after the Elim vinst. Augusti from Manila cables June 23 that he will maintain sovereignty of Spain and the flag. Enemy forces grow as rains flood trenches and desertions rise among native soldiers.
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Clements
Aguinaldoa
Madrid
Aguinaldo
Manila
Augusti
Spain
Thomas Nomination Secured on 217th Ballot at Storm Lake
LeMars June 23 Thomas of Storm Lake was nominated for congress on the 217th ballot with 95 for Thomas 16 for Struble 55 for Brown and 4 for Perkins. A motion to make the nomination unanimous passed. Thomas was escorted to the stage and introduced by chairman Struble before thanking the convention.
Complex Ballot Battle Shapes Perkins Nomination Choice
The report details a long county and delegate buy in to nominate Perkins over Thomas at a convention. Ballots show Brown Cole Perkins Thomas Elwood Struble and Sioux votes shifting, with Ida Monona and Osceola counties influencing outcomes. Final tally signals Perkins securing nomination after 11 o'clock adjournment.
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Ida
Monona
Thomas
O’brien
O'Brien
Lyon
Cherokee
Struble
Brown
Cole
Jlwood
Osceola
JeMars
Perkins Strategy Board
Lyon County
Elwood
Sue
Plymouth
Bullot
Mack
Unanl
Camara Denied Coal at Port Said Amidst Tense Stand
The Egyptian government warns Camara that no coal will be supplied as 9,000 tons lie aboard Spanish colliers. Camara had sought 10,000 tons, now pressing 5,500 tons, prompting a firm refusal and a pledge to prevent any Spanish fleet coal supply in Egyptian waters. Troops moving to support naval actions near the Buenos Aires and Tuzon area.
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Port Said
New York
Tribune
Egypt
Amara
Camara
Agi
Buenos Aires
Isle de Tuzon
Five Hundred Miles Added to Cuban Blockade Line
Washington reports the proclamation adds about 300 miles to the blockade around Cuba, expanding from the prior 100 miles. New points Mansanillo Trinidad Tunag and Batabano form the added arc, with naval patrols drawn from the Atlantic fleet to Cuba coast duties. San Juan blockade already effectively in effect per Captain Sigbee aboard the St Paul after defeating the torpedo boat Terror.
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Washington
Cuba
Mansanillo
Trinidad
Tunag
Batabano
Havana
Mexico
North Atantic
Maine
South Carolina
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Sigbee
St. Paul
Blockade off Havana as dispatch boat surveys calm waters
Off Havana the dispatch boat Cynthia IL visited the blockading fleet nine miles from the harbor. Conditions were peaceful with clear air and bright sun. Havana’s fortifications on the eastern hill and nearby works are being pushed, while sailors note the need for ice and fresh vegetables. The health of the fleet remains good. The Yale arrived yesterday at Washington and discharged troops.
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Havana
Associated Press
Cynthia IL
Key West
Dispatch
Vavan
Gulf Stream
Cuba
Spain
Morro
Red Cross
Noble Kent Arrested in Topeka. A C Potter Buys Lead
Topeka Kansas June 28 Noble Kent wanted in Maucopine Illinois for alleged March 1897 attempt on his father was arrested here Lead Gall is sold A C Potter the Spearfish Register publisher has purchased the Lead Call of this city The political item lists populist versus coal tics
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D. J. Shea
Council Blair
Rhea
Ciy
Shea
Topeka
Kas
Noble Kent
Maucopine County
Ilinois
A. C. Potter
Spearfish Register
Wheeler and Shafter Fence the Siege Near Santiago
Dispatches from Jamaica report General Shafter delaying a direct assault until heavy siege artillery arrives, while Wheeler pushes for a bold advance. Cuban support awaits orders as rumors of Spanish panic spread and American forces dig in near the city.
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Wheeler
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago
Rio Cunma
Linares
Shatter
Shafter
Benham
McKinley to Stay in Washington This Summer
President McKinley will remain in Washington through the summer while Cuba remains volatile and war operations continue. Secretary Porter dispelled chatter about summer plans noting no arrangements had been made and the president prefers staying in the capital to direct the war effort. The president, despite strain, is in good health and finds the executive mansion comfortable even in heat.
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Washington
Porter
Cuba
Mckinley
Outlaws Ambush Near Rio Grande City Kill Deputy
A Spanish gang led by Guretti ambushed U S Deputy Marshal Hanson and deputies in Rio Grande City. Deputy Solis was killed and several deputies wounded as the bandits traded fire with pursuing officers. The outlaws reportedly suffered injuries as pursuit continued.
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San Antonio
Tex
Idefleso Solis
Rio Grande City
United States
Hanson
Bossa
Guretti
Solis
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