Colored militia forms as front line unit in Des Moines
A small, divided Des Moines group organized a colored artillery company claiming they will fight at the front this week. The body, led by Willett’s sympathizers, includes 48 pommendons and expects materiel for use at Burlington and Cedar. Local politics and debts are also noted amid this wartime mobilization.
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Doin’ Willet
Brandt
Willett
Burlington
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John MacVicar Cap-Hones
Navy Scout Reports Cervera Ships Quiet Harbor Action Near Morro
Lieutenant Victor Blue of the Suwanee returns from ashore reconnaissance off Santiago de Cuba. He notes Cervera's ships in the harbor and shows limited enemy activity near Morro castle as Sampson warns caution. A Cuban outpost proximity is described and a potential Manila light-coal harbor at Juaragua is mentioned.
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Corverita
Mnemy
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Associated Dress
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Suwinee
Cervera
Qaey
Due
Morro Castle
Cabanas
Sampson
Aguadores
Juaragua
Cervern
MQURE A SPANISH SPY Says the American Los riday
A brief note reports a claim that a Spanish spy was involved, attributed to an American source. Details are scant and no official confirmation is provided.
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Los Riday
Spanish spy reports heavy American losses near Sevilla
A Spanish spy captured by Cubans says in Santiago that Americans suffered heavy losses in Friday fighting near Sevilla. He claims a failed Daiquiri landing allowed a Spanish flank and notes little fighting around Santiago, with claims of confusion and retreat by American forces.
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Baiquiri
Trexew
Santiago de Cuba
Jung Kingston
Associated Press
Santiago
Sevilla
Bouh
Mitel
Daiquiri
Hare
Autharo
Aguinaldo Forces Press Surrender Demand In Spain's Defense
Madrid reports Aguinaldo announced plans to surrender but Captain General Augusti refused to yield. Augusti states he will maintain Spain's sovereignty and honor to the last extremity as rains flood trenches and native desertions rise.
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Aguinalda
Mim
Madrid
Aguinaldo
Manila
Augusti
Spain
Sugusti
Judge Thomas Nomination Marks Long Iowa Convention
LeMars Iowa June 28 Thomas of Storm Lake was nominated for congress on the 217th ballot. The vote stood Thomas 98 Struble 16 Brown 5 Perkins 4. A motion to make the nomination unanimous passed and Thomas was escorted to the stage amid applause. He gave a speech thanking the convention.
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Thomas Nade
Perkins Strategy Board
Lyon County
Brown
Cole
Perkins
Thomas
Elwood
Sue
Lyon
Plymouth
Llwood
Osceola
Lullot
Edwood
Ida
Complex Ballot Maneuver Shapes Perkins Victory
The Perkins faction steered a county trading plan through a long convention ballots sequence. Thomas finally secured the nomination as Sioux and Woodbury bent to the coalition, Brown and Cole struggled, and the bloc tactics culminated in an unan imous endorsement after hours of political maneuvering.
Camp McCalla A Health Resort? Marines Triumph In Cuba
The report praises Camp McCalla as a healthful, morale building site for Marines in Cuba near Guantanamo. It notes a brutal six week confinement, describes the fighting along the Camara river, and claims 75 Spanish dead or wounded versus one Marine casualty. It highlights Cuban auxiliaries, largely Black soldiers under white Cuban officers, and the evolving Allied cooperation amid harsh conditions.
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Brown
Tadtana
Jusgedy
Associated Press
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Marine
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Port Antonio
Damaion
Assoriiter Press
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Muanther
Penn Silo
Delehantis
Clotert River
Camara
Maprarhae
Cas Manera
Ganitanaing
Cisco Mountain
Santiago
Guantanamo
Guantaimo
Vic . Santiago
Cmbss
McCally
Saimpson
Sampson
Guaveia
Campo Me- Calla
Camara Denied Coal Supplies as Tensions Rise
New York dispatch says Egypt has information 9000 tons of coal aboard Spanish ships and orders Port Said to tell Camara no coal will be supplied. Camara drops demand from 10000 to 5500 tons after a firm refusal. Port Said governor warns any attack by the Spanish fleet in Neyotian waters will be prevented. Troops aboard the Buenos Aires will be moved to Isle de Luzon to enable it to act as a cruiser or commerce destroyer.
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Tribune
Port Said
Camara
Tuenos Aires
Isle de Luzon
Buenos Aires
Proclamation Expands Cuban Blockade Miles Around
Washington June 30 500 miles added to the blockade line around Cuba increasing coverage from about 100 miles. New points Mansanillo Trinidad Tunug Batabano highlighted with Havana trade via Mexico. North Atlantic patrol ships reassigned as earlier danger from Spanish warships subsides. Blockade at San Juan Puerto Rico effectively in effect per Captain Sighee report.
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Cuba
Mansanillo
Trinidad
Tunug
Batabano
Havana
Mexico
North Atlantic
Maine
South Carolina
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Sighee
St. Paul
Cog A Soldier Drowned Washington TD To Oath
A soldier drowned near Washington during training as members of the division prepare to take an oath. The incident prompted an official inquiry and safety review by military authorities.
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Cog
Washington
Blockade off Havana eased by calm conditions and fortification views
A newspaper dispatch boat visited the blockade nine miles off Havana as conditions were tranquil. Fortifications on hills to the east were visible while Cuba's capital enjoyed rare clear air and sunshine. Sailors urge ice and fresh vegetables for the fleet as health remains good. the Kate arrives in Washington with news of Yale discharging troops.
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Bond
Associated Press
Cynthia IL
Dlavana
Duneets
Key West
Lvor
Tinoan
Gulf Stream
Cuba
Spain
Morro
Havana
Red Cross
Intresting arrest in Topeka for Illinois fugitive Kent
Topeka residents report the arrest of Noble Kent a Maucopin county Illinois man wanted for alleged March 1897 attempt on his father. The June 2 Lead Call notes Potter who runs Spearfish Register bought the Lead Daily Call, hinting at political changes.
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Topeka
Kas
Noble Kent
Maucopin County
Llinois
A. C. Potter
Spearfish Register
Wheeler and Men Eager to Fight at Santiago Front
With General Wheeler’s advance guard near Santiago de Cuba on June 27, Wheeler presses for a quick assault before heavy siege guns arrive. Shafter delays until the artillery is in place, while Spanish defenses and Cuban aid shape the cautious push toward the city.
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Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago
Rio Cinima
Linares
Shatter
Aldo Vecos Bill Shatter
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Stokes
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Benjinm
McKinley Plans To Stay In Washington This Summer
President McKinley will remain in Washington while Cuba crisis continues. Secretary Porter states no summer plans have been made and the commander in chief prefers direct oversight of war operations from the capital. The president is in good health and believes the executive mansion is a suitable summer residence for official duties.
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Washington
Vorter
Cuba
Executive Mansion
Mckinley
Swamer
Outlaws ambush near Rio Grande City killing deputy
Information from San Antonio reports Deputy Sheriff Solis was killed by a band of outlaws at Rio Grande City while aiding U S Deputy Marshal Hanson and his posse in pursuing a desperado gang led by a Spaniard named Quiettl. Several deputies wounded and the bandits also injured.
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San Antonio
Sdeffeso Solis
Rio Grande City
United States
Hanson
Quiettl
Solis
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