Capitalists close San Keavies mine base near Tucson
New York investors end the San Keavies mine base under Boston ownership. The seven extensively developed mines lie 16 miles south of Tucson. A. T. Count Manfred von Matuschka of Gnesia marries Miss Ella Walker of Detroit at Walkerville Ontario.
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Gnesia
Ella Walker
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Hiram Walker
Walkerville
Ont
Great Victory At Santiago Reported By Washington Officials
Washington reports that General Shafter's dispatch confirms a sharp battle near Santiago. Officials say the day ends with a clear American victory, Spaniards driven from fortifications, Americans occupying trenches and awaiting dawn for renewed assault. The War Department expresses strong confidence in Shafter and anticipates the fall of Santiago.
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Shafter
United States
Santiago
War dispatch from Shafter reports heavy casualties and advance toward city
General Shafter reports an eight hour engagement with insurgents at Balacan Province, outer works carried, three quarters of a mile to city, 400 plus casualties, Governor capture and wounds. Lawton and Bates to join fronts by night, Eli Caney taken at 3 p.m. Admiral Dewey notes lack of reinforcements and avoids policy commitments from Cavite on June 27.
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Lawton
Bates
Eli Caney
Santiago
Washington
Dewey
Cavite
Merritt
Admiral Dewey Not Bound Gov in Philippines, Merritt Free to Act
Admiral Dewey has not committed the government in the Philippines to any policy and leaves Merritt free to act upon arrival and assume control. The arrangement allows Merritt to take charge while Dewey maintains overall authority in the region.
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Merritt
Fighting Was Terrific At Guanta Nam Bay July Fourth
Siponey reports from Playa del Este describe five hours of fierce combat as Spanish forces retreated into the city at 1 p.m. Many Americans wounded are being brought in and fighting continued until dark. Our troops occupied the enemy outer works. the battle may resume at daybreak with American losses estimated around 500 killed and wounded.
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Playa del Este
Guantanamo Bay
Early War News From Hindon July 4 1898
Report from Hindon on July 4 1898 describes the first set battle of the war in the hemisphere two months after Manila. Officials back General Shafter, Miles sees a heavy skirmish to probe Spanish lines. Authorities weigh retreat options as they aim to seize Santiago and capture 12 000 Spaniards.
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Manila
Hemisphere
Shafter
Miles
Santiago
Pando
Brooke to Porto Rico plan and leadership
Washington July 4 It is understood General Brooke will lead the Porto Rico expedition and become military governor after capture He commands about 30000 men and may advance to Santiago first to await Shafter's Cuba objective The emphasis is on avoiding delays in Cuba to prevent postponement of the Porto Rican campaign
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Washington
Brooke
Porto Rico
Brook
Santiago
Shafter
Cuba
Many Offers for Bonds in Government Loan
Washington July 4 Inquiries at the treasury department show total proposals for the new government loan of 200000000 amount to 790000000. Of this total there have been received and absolutely accepted subscriptions for 500 and less 40000000.
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Washington
Treasury Department
British reply says Gresham parts in Canadian waters not breach
London foreign office states the protest by the Spanish ambassador over assembling the United States cutter Gresham in Canadian waters is not considered a breach of neutrality laws. The Telegram’s London special cable reports Ottawa may not treat the action as violation.
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Toronto
Ont
Evening Telegram
London
United States
Gresham
Foreign Office
Insurgents Take Full Balucan Province in July Action
Private letters from Cavite dated June 27 report insurgents occupying all of Balucan province. Skirmishes occur as they seize the Spanish ship Bebul in Kayabao Bay while landing 600 troops. A Spanish lieutenant colonel dies in a stubborn fight. Insurgents capture Balacan's governor and his family.
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Hone Kona
Cavite
Balucan
Bebul
Kayabao Bay
Balacan
Proposal to hand Manila to neutral commander rejected
Hong Kong dispatch reports Spanish governor general met with Admiral Diedrichs to offer Manila's provisional charge to a neutral commander. Diedrichs rejected the proposal citing the American blockade, with the Manila news note treated as semi official.
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Augusti
Manila
Bern
Hong Kong
Diedrichs
Far East
U S forces Open Santiago Assault Led by Lawton
The U S land and sea forces began the assault on Santiago de Cuba at 7 a.m. General Lawton led the Second division of the Fifth army corps advancing from Cabana while the Vesuvius and fleet bombarded Morro castle and harbor forts. The division's brigades include regular and one strong volunteer unit, the Second Massachusetts.
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H. W. Lawton
J. J. van Horn
United States Infantry
Massachusetts Infantry
Bates
First
A. R. Chaffee
Seventh
Twelfth
Seventeenth
Second
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Dewey Disappointed as Troops Miss Fourth of July
A Manila dispatch dated June 28 reports Admiral Dewey disappointed by the non arrival of American troops but still intent on celebrating the Fourth of July in Manila. It notes Von Diedrichs sending two vessels after America’s stance, and says American officers feel confident in defeating any Spanish ships, though they wish for at least one battleship amid Camara’s squadron strength.
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Daily Telegraph
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Dewey
von Diedrichs
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Spain
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Earl
Garfield
McClellan
Miles Custer
Thomas
Burnside
Rosecrans
Longstreet
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Pickett
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CREAM
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Saat Ee
Hak Onl Bnciene
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DREAM
Sirepaoce Csitics
Cream Publishing
Confidence in Americans Aguinaldo Eyes Redress for Natives
London dispatch quotes Aguinaldo via a friend of Consul Wildman stating the Philippines have great confidence in American fairness and expect support to obtain full rights and respect from European powers. He asserts Americans are redressing Cuban wrongs and will do the same in the Philippines, with perfect amity between Aguinaldo and Admiral Dewey.
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London
Hong Kong
Daily Mail
United States
Wildman
Philippines
America
General Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey
Fire destroys Waterford business district
A major fire in Waterford Wisconsin wiped out the business portion of the city. The blaze began at Noll's general store and spread through downtown. The Burlington fire department aided, fire under control by midnight, with losses around $75,000, less than half covered by insurance.
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Wis
Noll
Burlington Fire Department
Shafter Sends 2000 Garcia Cuban Troops Back
Washington reports an official dispatch confirms that General Shafter has sent 2,000 of Garcia's Cuban troops back to Acceraderos. The move aims to block reinforcements to Santiago from Manzanillo and prevent the Spanish garrison from retreating westward.
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Washington
War Department
Shafter
Acceraderos
Garcia
Santiago
Manzanillo
No Third Call From President Expected Soon
Washington July 4. The president does not plan a third call for volunteers within the next two weeks. Current plans likely preclude issuing such a call within a fortnight, if at all.
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Washington
End of a Celebrated Case
Miss Selina Clewett sued the House of the Good Shepherd for heavy damages for detention against her will. Three trials have occurred with a verdict for the defendant in the latest proceeding. Each trial was hotly contested.
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St. Pau
Selina Clewett
House of the Good Shepherd
Pioneer John C. Traer Dies at 73 in Vinton Iowa
John C. Traer a member of the 1855 constitutional convention and longtime Republican leader in this region died at age 73 in Vinton Iowa He was among the area’s early pioneers and a prominent political figure.
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Iowa
Vinton
John C. Traer
Betanis says Puerto Rico would resist invasion
London dispatch reports Dr. Betanis in an interview stating Puerto Rico would resist an American invasion and that Sagasta favors peace but fears Spanish public opinion. He adds a proclamation by the United States asserting no seizure would improve the situation.
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London
Paris
The
Daily Mail
Dr. Betanis
Porto Rico
Senor Sagasta
Spain
America
Dispatch Boat Ashore Near Kingston Jamaica
A news dispatch boat the Ely went ashore on a rocky point near Jamaica’s eastern end during the night. It is expected to break up. Correspondent Langdon Smith was aboard at the time.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Ely
Langdon Smith
Northwestern flour output in Minneapolis and exports
Minneapolis flour mills produced 149 975 barrels last week up from 100 555 the prior week and 280 440 in 1897. Superior and Duluth mills ground 55 210 barrels, down from 81 940 a week earlier and up from 41 400 in 1897. Minneapolis sales reached about 75 000 barrels, with more flour worked for export especially patent lines, though some mills sold none.
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Northwestern
Superior and
Duluth
Dolliver Renominated by Acclamation at Tenth District Convention
Congress man J P Dolliver was renominated by acclamation by the Republicans of the Tenth congressional convention in Fort Dodge Iowa. He will complete his tenth year in Congress with the adjournment of the current session.
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J. P. Dolliver
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