Mines closed near Tucson by New York capitalists group
A New York group has closed the base of the San Davies mines, part of seven extensively developed properties located 16 miles south of Tucson, Arizona. Count Manfred von Matuschka of Enesia and Miss Ella Walker of Detroit were married on Tuesday in Detroit. Miss Walker is granddaughter of Hiram Walker, founder of the Walkerville distillery in Ontario.
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New York
San Davies
Boston
Tucson
Manfred von Matuschka
Enesia
Ella Walker
Detroit
Mich
Miss Walker
Hiram Walker
Walkerville
Ont
Heroic sinking of Merrimac blocks Santiago harbor channel
Delayed dispatch recounts Lieutenant Richmond P. Hobson and seven comrades risking death to sink the collier Merrimac at the harbor entrance. Naval launch from the New York under Spanish battery fire carried the rescuers and wounded as they executed the act, later captured and promised humane treatment in exchange.
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Associated Press
Dauntless
Santiago de Cuba
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Richmond P. Hobson
Merrimac
Santiago de Cuca
Daniel Montague
George Charette
J. C. Murphy
Osborn Diegnan
George Phillipps
Francis Kelly
Randolph Clauson
New York
Hobson
J. W. Powell
Oswego
N. Y
P. K. Peterson
H. Handford
J. Mullings
G. L. Russel
Morro Castle
Admiral Sampson
Chadwick
Powell
Nancy Fowell
Estrella
War Revenue Debate Shapes Silver and Bond Proposals
Washington reports two key votes on war financing. The treasury was authorized to coin bullion and issue certificates, while a separate bond plan proposed 300 million dollars in bonds and 100 million in certificates to cover war costs. Democrats and allies split on bonds. a sharp Wolcott rebuttal followed a talk on the bimetallic commission. Tampa Scene: Miles directs army activity as Cervera remains the pivotal unknown before Cuba invasion orders.
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Committee On Finance
Wolcott
Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Aldrich
Rep
R. L
Messrs. Caffery
Faulkner
Gorman
Gray
Lindsay
Mitchell
Murphy
Kyle
Colo
Allen
Neb
Nebraska
Movement of troops from Mobile under General Coppinger
Orders and counter orders flew fast at General Coppinger's headquarters. Troop movements are expected to begin at once with the Third, Eleventh and Twentieth infantry packed to leave. The Nineteenth Infantry and Fifth Cavalry were ordered to San Francisco to embark for the Philippines, but the order was countermanded. General Coppinger left for Tampa in the evening and will return in a few days to direct the corps formation.
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MosiLe
Ala
Jane
General Coppinger
Coppinger
Tampa
San Francisco
Philippines
President Confident Annexation Will Pass
President McKinley told representatives in Washington that swift action by both houses on the Hawaiian annexation resolution is vital. He said he has assurances from a majority of Senators likely to support annexation and expects it to become law, with a House debate likely early in the week. A Tawney pure food bill committee meeting is set, with possible war revenue bill discussions in the Senate.
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Washington
McKinley
Congress
Wasuinatos
Committee On Ways and Means
House
Senate
CREAM
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Officials Reticent on Troop Embarkation Dates
Washington reports indicate no regular army units have departed the United States yet though announced for this week. General Miles remains at Tampa with several telegrams from that base arriving in Washington.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Miles
Tampa
Fifty Millions More for Maintenance of Extra Volunteers
Washington June 4 The secretary of war sent to Congress a request for 53 879 358 to fund equipment and maintenance through January 1 1899 for 75 000 volunteers recently called by the president. The items include regular quartermaster supplies 2 500 000 pay 14 099 881 horses 1 000 000 subsistence 5 147 477 barracks 1 500 000 army transportation 14 000 000 clothing 13 000 000 contingencies 50 000 engineers to civilian assistants 20 000.
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Washinngton
Secretary of War
Congress
Quartermaster’s Department
CECON
Troops to Embark for Philippines Next Tuesday
General Otis orders Colorado and Pennsylvania troops at Camp Merritt to board transports for the Philippines next Tuesday. Each man to take six months of rations and 400 rounds of ammunition was issued.
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Otis
San Francisco
General Otis
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Camp Merritt
Philippines
Bragg Urged for Major General of Volunteers
At a Milwaukee County Iron Brigade meeting on June 6 a resolution urged President McKinley to appoint Edward S. Bragg, former brigade commander, to the rank of major general of volunteers.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Iron Brigade
McKinley
Edward
Bragg
General Cowles Injured Riding Into Raleigh
Adjutant General Andrew D. Cowles of North Carolina was injured while riding into Raleigh from Camp Dan Russell. The wounds are serious enough to likely force retirement from active service.
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Cowles
South Dakota Volunteers Arrive in San Francisco
A regiment of 1,008 South Dakota volunteers arrived in San Francisco in three battalions, with trains 85 minutes apart. Red Cross ladies welcomed the troops, a fine luncheon was served, and the Minnesota volunteer band played military airs between arrivals. The second and third battalions drew equally warm receptions.
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San Francisco
South Dakota
Ladies of the Red Cross Society
Minnesota Volunteer Band
Washington War Dept secures more transports for Cuban invasion
Assistant Secretary Micklejohn announces new transports adding capacity for about 5,000 troops, bringing total ships to over 30 and carrying capacity to more than 30,000 men for the Cuban invasion.
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Washington
Micklejohn
War Department
Yale arrives with coal in Newport News harbor
The auxiliary cruiser Yale has arrived at Newport News on June 6, bringing coal for supply. The vessel reached the harbor while operations in the area continue.
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Yale
Newport News
Rumored Herreaux Assassination Report From Hayti
Capt Haytien June 7 It is rumored here that President Herreaux of San Domingo has been assassinated.
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Herreaux
Haytien
Hayti
San Domingo
Nerves and Stomach Relief from Hood's Sarsaparilla
Mrs Fracnes Grrup of Hitchcock South Dakota says years of nerves and weak stomach were relieved after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. She notes strong relief and would not be without it in the house.
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Hood
Fracnes Grrup
Box 131
Hitchcock
South Dakota
Rough Riders Reach Tampa Under Roosevelt Command
Colonel Leonard Wood leads 960 Rough Riders who have arrived in Tampa Florida for deployment. Both Wood and Roosevelt are accompanying the cavalry unit.
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Rough Riders
Tampa
Fla
Leonard Wood
Volunteer Regiment of Cavalry
Roosevelt
Wood
Hood's Pills Ease to Take and Use for Indigestion
Hood's Pills are marketed as simple to swallow and simple to operate promising relief from indigestion and headache. The ad emphasizes ease of use and quick action for common ailments.
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Hood
Supplies for the Philippine Army Shipped From Schuylkill
A large consignment of campaign hats trumpets and ambulance supplies was shipped from Schuylkill to the quartermaster in San Francisco for the Philippine army.
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New York
Schuylkill
San Francisco
Philippines
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