Armistice Extended Amid Cuban Siege Plans at Santiago
News from Washington reports Gen Shafter and Admiral Sampson prepared a campaign plan to bombard Santiago as reinforcements arrive. Armistice extended to noon Saturday to permit communications with Blanco and Madrid. Wounded are gradually improving. ships and fortifications around the harbor show progress while Linares may surrender.
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Washington
Shafter
Admiral Sampson
Sampson
Associated Press
Bantiage de Cuba
Vila Kingston
Jamales
Linares
Blanco
Madrid
War Department
R. A. Algor
Warr
Santiago
Hin
Shapter
Santiago Outa
Kingston
Jamaica
Gert Linares
Blancs
Lintres
Ramsden
Lawton
Col. Wood
Hallett Alsop Horrows
Heaith
Bhaye
San- Amge
Shafter Aia
Lampoon
Heer
Meady
Mttack
Navy
Basierffeld
Merrimac Incident Told by Chief Actor at New York
A Herald Patch from off Santiago de Cuba reports Hobson granting a fuller interview on the Merrimac voyage. He recalls 34 days in a Spanish prison ship, the collision with the Reina Mercedes, and the crew’s rescue by the Reina Mercedes before Morro Castle confinement and later hospital transfers.
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New York
Santiago de Cuba
Hobson
Sampson
Relnm
Mercades
Norking
Reinw Mercedes
Morro Castle
Morro
Ramsden
Consoll
Monthelle
Kelly Teil
J Wes
To Press the Button in Motion Tonight
Republican leaders meet in conference at Copeland while Populist workers gather at the National. Barney Sheridan, prominent Democrat, arrived in Topeka this morning as political factions plan their campaign activities amid a day of conferences.
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Copeland
National
Barney Sheridan
Boitims Pacis Democrat
Topeka
Naval and land actions near Santiago and Morro castle
Describes Allied operations against Spanish defenses at the harbor mouth and Morro castle, including attempts to maneuver Merrimac Channel, gunfire from shore batteries, torpedo and mine activity, and fleet hardship as Peary reaches Sydney and contemplates the pole. Congress adjourns and political shifts noted amid wartime reporting.
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Morro Castle
Sreath
Merrimne
Tromshar
Eros
Spanish privateer loitering near British Columbia coast
Washington reports the Navy Department says a Spanish privateer with five guns hovered off the coast of British Columbia between Prince Rupert and Dion's entrance. North west coast military authorities have been instructed to prepare for a potential visitation.
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Washington
Navy Department
British Columbia
Prince Caartotte
and Dion
Northwest
Troops for Honolulu and Republican fund worries
Cabinet action orders dispatch of a regiment to Mendela with the Presidio commander in command. In Topeka anti fusion Democrats Hagen and Tomlinson loom as allies. Republicans debate central committee control, unified speakers, and campaign finance. The state committee lacks funds and will seek a fundraising plan.
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Weekington
Mendela
Presidio
Cal
BR Lyon Co. D
Republican Executive Committee
Timiéet
Topeka
Eugene Hagen
Col
WP. Tomlinson
Sheridan
Rome Pen
State Central Committee
Republican State Executive Committee
Congressional Committees
State Committee
Mort Albaugh
Republican Committee
Mark Hanna Barral
Campaign fund doubts surface as Republicans rally in Sixth District
Republican candidates arrive in force led by W A Reeder and manager John Q Royce amid talk of patriotism and state support. Jank Grimes and George Cole join as others plan to arrive. Populists prepare a meeting and a shared aim to field candidates. The piece notes lack of a campaign fund and references police reforms and replacement funds.
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W. A. Reeder
John Q. Royce
Jank Grimes
Short Grass
George Cole
Republican Committee
Reserves Called Out In Madrid Amid War Tensions
A Madrid dispatch reports Spain acknowledging defeat and citizens fearing disaster. The conservative press urges peace while republican leaders issue a circular to "prepare" as military measures tighten. Gen Correa and officials work nightly, Canary Island reserves mobilize, and artillery has increased to two pieces per battery. The army plans 240000 men by July 15 as railways ready war trains, yet many soldiers and officers doubt the war and royalty succession tensions threaten unity.
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London
Madrid
Enya
Spain
Prees
Correa
Canary Island
Wailroads
Lnes
Weyler
Rumor of Spanish Privateer Near British Columbia
A San Francisco report notes unverified chatter of a Spanish privateer off British Columbia aiming to target Kiondike treasure ships. Officials, including Leon Silvey of Alaska Commercial, treat the tale as speculative, with several vessels due to arrive in Seattle and San Francisco carrying treasure, prospectors or naval support. The Wheeling remains the sole U S government presence surveying the Yukon.
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San Francisco
Washington
British Columbia
Brown
Victoria
Marid
Roanoke
St. Paul
St. Michael
North American Trading & Transportation Company
Alaska Commercial
Lelanaw
Moanske
Telanaw
Seattle
St Paul
Leon Silvey
Alaska Commercial Company
United States
Wheeling
Yukon
Floods retard American advance in Cavite district
Floods in the country districts hinder the progress of American troops in Cavite. Rear Admiral Dewey has ordered that no more refugees be removed from Manila aboard ships. German cruiser Cormorant is en route home, while British vessels Pigmy and Rattler are reported in the area. Weather signals show rain and variable winds for Chicago and Arkansas locations.
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Associated Press
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Hong Kong
Dewey
Matice
Manila
Attorney General Boyle Opposes Prohibition Enforcement Plan
In a letter to the Kansas State Temperance Union, Attorney General Boyle declares he will not appoint assistant attorneys to enforce the prohibitory law unless required by duty. He states enforcement rests with the attorney general and county prosecutors, and that local sentiment against the law complicates its practical enforcement. He promises to prosecute liquor cases faithfully when obligated, while acknowledging discretion in appointing assistants may be influenced by personal views.
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Boyle
The
State Temperance Union
Doyle
T. E. Stephens
Topeka
Kansas
Kansas State Temperance Union
Qwne Eral
Temperance Union
Supreme Court
Shell
Generela
Génersl
Aupeeme Court of Appellate
Werner
Pank
Rautmlasion
Sturnay Gaberals
Spanish Fours Up As Madrid Weighs Peace Talks
Spanish 40 gains on rumors Madrid will negotiate with Washington though British officials see no peace talks. Wrecked schooner sighting reported by Captain Christiansen of the Eileen Miller on June 3 near Goce Hay, 46 miles offshore, believed to be the wreck of a vessel bound for Seattle with passengers aboard.
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London
Medrid
Washington
British Foreign Office
Beattie, Co
Cristensen
Eileen Miller
Seattle
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