Belief of Warship Departure Sparks Spain Alarm
Maprio dispatch from July 11 reports growing alarm in Spain over presumed American warships Oregon Texas and New York en route. Seaports tighten precautions while cabinet members split on peace talks. War faction favors a decisive army victory over concessions to U S rivals.
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Maprio
la Correspondencia de Espana
United States
Oregon
Texas
New York
Spain
Martinez Campos
Madrid fates war end as Santiago falls seen looming
Maprio July 12 reports Madrid officials show darkest pessimism with war hopelessness and peace talks urgent. Santiago de Cuba is beleaguered unable to hold out for provisions and munitions while Americans expected to block Cuban and Porto Rican ports. An American fleet may approach the peninsula as defense measures are adapted.
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Maprio
Madrid
Santiago de Cuba
Porto Rican
Peace talk gains ground as Spanish fleet returns
Washington reports continued peace discussions with signs pointing to an armistice as Cadiz fleet moves toward Spain. Pauncefote denies any British government contact on end of war. Conditions at Santiago appear favorable to U S and Shafter hints at possible Spanish surrender through Linarez’s Madrid link.
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Washington
State Department
Cadiz
Spain
Watson
United States
Julian Pauncefote
Santiago
General Shafter
Spanish Newspapers and Bianco Object to Peace Talks
A Havana dispatch says Captain General Bianco urges continued fighting and that local papers deem peace premature. One editorial notes the city can force enemies to feel the war’s consequences.
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Bianco
Maprio
Havana
Madrid cabinet talks drift with limited progress
London July 11 dispatch reports The Times correspondent says ongoing discussions on peace yield no decisive outcome. Ministers who pushed for war have adopted a somewhat conciliatory stance and the debate has narrowed, limiting prospects for a quick settlement.
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London
Madrid
The
Times
Cabinet weighs cables and defense amid rumors of attack
Maprio July 11 reports the cabinet council reviewed possible new cables and military measures in light of a potential American attack on Spanish ports. All rumors about negotiations are semi-officially declared unfounded.
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Maprio
Peace Party Strengthened in Madrid Dispatch
A Madrid dispatch reports stronger peace party support, with numerous evidences of strength. Madrid remains tranquil and expected disturbances have not occurred.
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London
Madrid
OUR LOSSES IN BATTLE WAR DEPARTMENT DISPATCH
War Department reports casualty totals from General Shafter for divisions under his command near Santiago. Siboney hospital shows 1,052 wounded with 200 more in hospital at camp. Lawton division 4 officers and 74 men killed, 14 officers and 317 men wounded, 1 missing. Kent division 12 officers and 87 men killed, 36 officers and 662 men wounded, 117 missing. Bates brigade 4 men killed, 2 officers and 26 men wounded, 5 missing. Signal corps 1 man killed, 1 wounded.
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Washingtoy
War Department
Shafter
Wheeler
Santiago
Playa del Este
Siboney
Lawton
Kent
Bates
Signal Corps
Germany Open to Sharing Philippines Occupation
Berlin reports that Germany has never opposed an American occupation of the Philippines and would prefer a share of influence if other powers are offered a portion. The claim that Spain ceded a Philippine port to Germany is denied as unfounded.
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Germany
Philippines
London
Berlin
Daily Telegraph
Spain
National Educational Association Opens Sessions Across Theaters
The first general session of the National Educational Association drew large crowds at the Grand Opera House and National theater in Wasineto, July 11. Charles R. Skinner, New York state superintendent, presided at the Grand Opera House, while George J. Ramsey, Louisiana vice president, presided at the National theater.
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National Educational Association
Wasninetos
Grand Opera House
National Theater
Charles R. Skinner
New York
George J. Ramsey
Louisiana
Carlists Threaten Upheaval Over Peace Terms
Paris dispatch notes Madrid fears an uprising if peace terms concede territorial losses after Santiago. The Temps says European chancellories urge peace and Bayonne meetings in Navarra and along the Pyrenees unsettle the ministry as Don Carlos partisans vow to rise on territorial concessions.
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Paris
Madrid
The
Temps
Santiago
Bayonne
Navarra
Peace prospects dominate continental press on sea war
London reports widespread debate over peace prospects with continental papers bitter toward the United States. St. Petersburg Novosti calls the destruction of Admiral Cervera's fleet brutal slaughter and accuses the Americans of using a new explosive or bomb, allegedly violating international law.
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London
United States
St. Petersburg
Novosti
Cervera
Spanish Soldier Rescued From Guantanamo In Weak State
A Spanish soldier near Guantanamo Bay was found so emaciated he could barely walk and lacked a rifle. He reported many troops there were starving and warned surrender would lead to death. A Baracoa corporal and eight privates were also picked up by US ships Marblehead and Annapolis.
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Playa del Este
Guantanamo Bay
United States
Annapolis
Guantanamo
Baracoa
Bay
Marblehead
Cabinet Deliberations Focused on War Over Peace
Maprio July 12 reports the cabinet council and ministers did not discuss the peace question. War was the principal object of the government’s deliberation. A dispatch from Governor General Blanco outlining Cuban defense measures occupied the council.
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Maprio
Blanco
Cuba
Bombardment of Santiago by Schley fleet begins
Vessels Brooklyn Indiana and Texas under Commodore Schley open fire on Santiago de Cuba after a request from General Shafter. At 5:15 pm the ships shell the city from a quarter mile offshore, then pause after 35 shots as longer range battleships take over. Shells miss by about a thousand feet left of the Spanish lines. Dusk brings a halt and a night-fire query to Shafter.
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Associated Press
Dandy
Aguadores
Cuba
Port Antonio
Kingston
Jamaica
Brooklyn
Indiana
Texas
Schley
Santiago
General Shafter
Wounded Homeward Bound from Guantanamo
The Olivette lies at Guantanamo Bay ready to sail for Hampton Roads with 500 sick and wounded aboard. Among them are General H. S. Hawkins Major O. A. Brodie Major J. M. Bell Captains Thomas T. Knox James H. McClintock Morton J. Henry and Lieutenants M. N. Nichols J. R. Young H. K. Devereaux W. W. Fiscus.
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Guantanamo Bay
American Fire on Sunday Terrific Until It Lasted
From SHaFfer's Headquarters Kingston via Jamaica July 13 report cites 4 pm to dark shelling by American guns on Spanish lines near Santiago. Am forces, refreshed by three days rest, fight with lion-like spirit and reinforcements boost morale. Spanish trench fire weak. Santiago nearly in darkness. resistance seen as near end.
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Shaffer
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago
Eight Hundred Mules for Santiago Delivery Arranged
The quartermaster general's office is arranging transport for 800 mules from Charleston S C on ships carrying the troops of the First brigade under Major General Wilson bound for Santiago. The operation targets the July 15 timetable and supports the expedition to the Cuban theater.
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Santiago
Washington
Quartermaster General’s Office
Charleston
S. C
Wilson
To Embark French Refugees at Fort of France
The French cruiser Rigault de Geneoully sails from Fort of France to Santiago de Cuba then Jamaica to embark French refugees if needed.
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Fort of France
Martinique
Rigault de Geneoully
Santiago de Cuba
Jaragua
Strike Practically Broken in Coal Miners
Pittsburg July 13 The strike of third pool coal miners is practically broken with most returning to work without district price. Officials failed to secure cooperation of fourth pool miners as families faced subsistence hardship.
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Pittsburg
Cuban relief cargo lands in Cuba from State of Texas
Stephen F. Barton reports a cable from Miss Barton announcing that 12,000 tons of miscellaneous relief supplies have been landed in Cuba from the steamer State of Texas. The message comes as the central Cuban relief committee coordinates aid efforts from New York on July 18.
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New York
Stephen F. Barton
Central Cuban Relief Committee
Barton
Cuba
State of Texas
Rear Admiral Ammen Dies at 78 in Washington
Rear Admiral Ammen, Civil War hero and Ohioan, died at the naval hospital in Washington at age 78. He commanded forts during the Port Royal reduction in 1861 until Army forces seized them.
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Ammen
Washindton
Naval Hospital
Port Royal
Soothing Syrup for Teething Troubles
An old remedy is advertised for teething babies. Mrs. Winston's Soothing Syrup is claimed to soothe the child, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhoea. Available for twenty five cents per bottle.
Diptych Registration Notation in Trotting Association Record
James Stewart of Huron South Dakota registers the imported horse Diptych in the American Trotting Association. The June 28 Chicago note confirms Diptych is entered in Vol XV Standard under rule 6 with registration number 30643. James K Steiner signs as secretary and registrar.
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Chicago
James Stewart
Huron
S. D
James K. Steiner
American Trotting Association
Very Low Rates to Buffalo for B Y P U Convention
Ex excursion tickets will be sold at greatly reduced rates on account of the annual B Y P U convention to be held July 14 to 17. For dates of sale apply to agents of Chicago and North-Western Bay.
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Buffalo
N. Y
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Very Low Rates to Omaha for Teachers’ Meeting
Low excursion rates to Omaha apply for the Trans Missisissippi Teachers Association meeting June 28 to 30. Tickets will be sold with favorable return limits and may be purchased from agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
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North-Western
Trans-Mississippi Teachers’ Association
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Pintsch Gas Lighted Trains on Northwest Line
Pintsch gas lighted trains are a feature on all the North Western Line through trains. The first class equipment smooth roadbed and fast trains make the line popular with travelers.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot Ease Ad
Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful swollen smarting feet and bunions. It makes tight shoes feel easy and cures sweat ing callouses and tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. By mail 25c stamps. Trial free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Omaha Exposition Cursions On Sale Daily At Rate
Cursions to the Omaha Exposition will be sold daily with limits allowing longer or shorter sojourns according to the rate. The exposition is described as a great educator and recommended for all. For more information contact agents of Chicago and Northwestern Railway.
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Chicago & Northwestern R’y
Notice for Publication Land Claim Sought in Huron
Notice is hereby given that Louis C. has filed for final proof on his land claim located in N E 4 Sec 15 Twp 110 N Range 62 W. The proof will be made before the U.S. land office at Huron South Dakota on Friday August 19 1898. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation are David G. Currier Albert Weston William R. Link and Axiel Palmer of Huron South Dakota.
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Huron
S. Oak
Ster
U.S. Land Office
Louis C
West
David G. Currier
Albert Leston
Axiel Palmer
Heron
Elsa A. Way
M Loan Company
Auburn
Maine
Register of Deeds
Beadle County
South Dakota
Main Mortgage Loan Company
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Union Mutual Life Insurance Co
Lan Banking and Trust Company
Register
L. Linn Bnall
Frank Turner
Beadle
James Trench
John James Trench
Edwin Trench
Elizabeth McKinney
Huror
F. E. Grant
J. H. Alexander
Mouser
Peti i
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