Dewey Reinforcements Reach Manila and Ladrones Conquered
Reports from July 4 detail Dewey’s fleet reaching Manila and redrawing lines as Spanish forces evacuate. U S troops occupy Cavite and Ladrones, with captures including officials and prisoners. Dispatches note ships City of Sydney Pekin Charleston delivering troops and arms, while Dewey confirms surrenderes and garrison conditions aboard ships.
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Hong Kong
Zafto
Menile Harbor
City
Sydney
City of Peking
Auptralia
Catste
Ladrone Islands
Cav
United States
Gisemberk
Cavite
CERVERAS SHIPS SUNK AND AMERICAN VICTORY HIGHLIGHTS
Reports from Washington and San Francisco detail naval losses of Spanish ships under Commodore McNair and Admiral Sampson as Gen Shafter wins ground. Celebrations erupt across California with parades, crowds, and patriotism. Temps notes Santiago de Cuba’s fall as irreparable for Spain and warns Spain cannot delay peace talks.
Saturday's Battle: Belated News of the Second Day's Clash
Belated AP report from July 2 describes artillery batteries bombarding San Miguel de all exterior lines near Santings as General Lawton pushes from the left flank. Admiral Sempeón's ships and US shells target fortifications around Grimes Hill and the east center, with captures of 200 Spanish soldiers and two prisoners reported as the siege tightens.
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Associated Press
Hi Pasa
San- Mego de Culla
Port Antonin
Artillers
Santings
Richt
Lawton
Sempeon
WLA
San Juan Barracks
Sime Serous
Red Cross Mars
Grimes
Pontine
Cérvera
Tenth Cavalry
Wartury
General Shafter Answers Miles on Hold Plan in Cuba
General Shafter reports to General Miles that he can master the situation and hold the enemy for any length of time. Spanish batteries and sharp shooters threaten our wounded and lines, with losses mounting. bombardment and limited offensive actions continue as reinforcements move into position along the front.
Trestle Collision at Garrison Creek Bridge
Paducah Kentucky July 4 a disastrous collision occurred on the Tlinafs Central Tollroad at the Garrison creek bridge seven miles east of the city at 2 40 am a regular freight train loaded with coal met a train with empty coal cars both at full speed Engineer Jake Thompson was killed a body found beneath a coal car James Reott of Madisonville was fatally injured Henry Reeves fireman badly injured John Bryant brakeman hurt Conductor Marie Witsae and others injured all jumped from the trestle two trains wrecked five cars and nine empty cars plunged off the trestle Garrison Creek bridge lies between steep grades both engines wrecked and suspected ordering error by Conductor Hob McCann blamed for the accident the place menaced by superstition after previous wrecks and a likely fatal collision saved by a possible last minute driver maneuver.
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Paducah
Garrison Cresk Bridge
Frelenh
Jake Thompson
James Reott
Madisonville
Henry Reeves
John Bryant
Marie Witstae
Ear
Garrison Crosk Bridge
Thomson
Fourth of July Exposition Celebration in Omaha
Omaha marked its July 4 with a grand exposition parade on the grounds featuring diverse units, a Spanish absence noted, and crowds near one hundred thousand. News from Santiago and victories by Shafter and Lampoon boosted the mood as the Declaration was read on the plaza with James M. Heck of Philadelphia delivering an oration.
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Omaha
Santiago
Shafter
Lampeton
Spain
Eracd
James M. Heck
Philadelphia
Blanco Seeks Cervera Removal From Command
New York advices report Captain General Blanco requesting Queen Regnant to relieve Admiral Cervera of command at Santiago harbor and replace him with Commodore Villamil, criticizing Cervera for missed opportunities and urging readiness to support Spain’s victory. Blanco also notes widespread discipline issues and questions American troops.
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Blanco
Cervera
New York
Junils Sey
Spain
Feet
Santiago
Villamii
Helena
Cuba
Cota
Havana
Madrid
United States
Joints Still Running in Topeka as Order Holds
Unrest continues in Topeka as five days pass since Mayor Pellows ordered a crackdown on disorderly houses. Many joints stay open between Kansas Avenue and Tenth Street amid rising beer prices, with owners claiming they will close only in name and keep doors open for patrons.
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Topeka
Hmlt
Pellows
Uight
Kansas Avenue
Gordon Street
Aeroad
Fellows
Sea Fight Off Cape Cros and Marzanilla
Report from Santiago de Cuba dated July 2 describes the mosquito fleet including the Hist, Hornet, and Wampatuck destroying a Spanish gunboat near Cape Cros on July 1, and sinking a Spanish pontoon transport at Marzanilla. The action involved nine Spanish vessels with shore batteries and troops, causing several Spanish ships to be damaged while Hornet was temporarily disabled.
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Associated Press
Santiago de Cubs
Vila Kingston
Jamaica
Hornet
Wampatuck
Cape Cros
Mosquito Meet
Marzanilla
Mrs Webb Wins Patent Interest in Kansas Ave Property
Mrs Webb defeated John Brenner administrator of the Jacob Klein estate to recover a one fourth interest in the lot and building at 145 Kansas avenue. Judge Myers deeded the interest and awarded damages of 315,000 for rents and interference. The property valued at 75,000. Other suits by Mrs Webb and Mrs Nichols to receive interest in Topeka business property will proceed in November. The building is now seized by Troup's Enterprise.
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W. W. Webb
John Brenner
Jacob Klein
Kansas Avenue
Myers
Holton
Webb
John Branner
Schuyler Nichols
Klein
Topeka
Troup
Enterprise
Mystery of Fremont Firearm Confession Sparks $20000 Suit
Forty years after a fatal cabin shooting near Fremont Nevada, Furbey Spent was wounded and later died in poverty. Jacob McKissick, visiting after years in Nevada, confessed to firing the shot. Relatives sue for $20000, attaching property in Nevada. McKissick is reportedly wealthy.
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Jaco McKissick
Hamburg
Fremont
Furbey
John Allen
Jacob McKissick
Purbey
Nevada
McKissick
Leavenworth Sobs As War Losses Reach Families
News from Leavenworth Kansas reports distress among officers and families as more than seventy officers with General Shafter in Cuba and about 200 private soldiers connected to Gandago battles are accounted for. Reports confirm several officers killed or wounded, including Lieut Henry Carrol and Capt Jann Kerr who left Leavenworth in April.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Shafter
Fort Leavenworth
Gandago
War Department
Henry Carrol
Sixth Cavalry
Basily
Fort Leavenworts
Mallantry
Hilary No
Lawrence
Jann” Kerr
Bibeth Cavalry
Army officers and their kin among nation’s wealthiest families
Born in Kentucky and Texas: West Point graduates Capt. Chas. Dodwe and Lieut Albert F H Scott rose from private ranks and earned high honors. Capt. Joamn B. Redman, son of Gen. Redman, was fatally wounded. Tiedman, a West Point graduate, led the First Battalion. The piece notes fortunes inherited by these officers and their prominence in the army.
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Kentucky
West Point
Chas. Dodwe
Fort Leavenworth
Migs "Taylor
Leavenworth
Orien B. Myers
Infantry
Albert FH Scott
Texas
Military Academy
Thirteenth Infantry
Eiroii
Joamn B. Redman
Twentieth Infantry
Redman
Tiedman
West Port
Beat
Hawkins
Weatin
Santa Fe Fast Freight Train Schedule Summary
The Santa Fe announces a summer passenger service from Chicago to the Pacific Coast. The fast train departs Chicago around 9 o clock and arrives near the coast, with limited stops and a focus on rapid transit.
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Chicago
Santa Fe
Jno
Sundar
Ratiroad
Cheage
PaciGe
Ana Crolgat
Tyain
Threden
First Accident Reported During Breakfast Firework Incident
A boy named Jobs Speed suffered burns when a bundle of firecrackers exploded in his hand while he ate breakfast. He was attended by Doctors and is expected to recover. John L. Waller, a colored soldier from Kansas, arrived at 12590 Street in charge of Cuptety for a Union celebration.
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Duttiell
Shafter
Grataporis
Beesterrs
Sclive
Brsjerell
Caicelimncpa
Tees
Basder
Aieision
Banclagy
Cotyerdlas i Scrogd
New York
Maryland
Garretach
Taunder
Tiago
Americas
Sheerie
Chester Meare
New Park
Tuppa
Jackson
John Hen
Jobs Speed
bin Bedis
Breane
Jett
John L. Waller
Kan
Sir Ie
Cuptety
For Rent Suite of Rooms
A rental notice describes a suite of rooms available with beds and basic amenities. Details are fragmented but indicate immediate occupancy and a reasonable price.
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