Bombardment of Santiago Fortifications Reports
Off Port Antonio June 2 the Spanish fleet attacked Santiago de Cuba batteries. US ships returned fire with about seventy shots, causing light Spanish losses and no American casualties. Reports from Havana and Port Au Prince describe the engagement, ship movements, and cautious Spanish measures at the harbor entrances.
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Associated Press
Tandy
Port Antonio
Wyvulran
Port An Prince
Hayeh
Ceylon
Spain Has Enough on War Peace Talks in Madrid
London dispatch reports Madrid envoy Leon y Castillo tasked to urge powers to intervene for terms ending the war. He will argue power trade risks if conflict continues. Madrid elites see Castilio possible success amid diplomatic pressure. Weather: Chicago forecast generally fair Friday, cooler south winds.
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London
Madrid
Morning Post
Senor Leon Y Castillo
France
Senor Sapustri
Spain
Chicago
Voting by Kansas Volunteers in Foreign Lands Delayed
Officials debate ballot access for Kansas volunteers overseas as Secretary Bush pushes to allow mail ballots. Proposals require county by county voter lists and preparation of suffrage materials for each township where volunteers reside. Tickets for troops in the Philippines must be mailed a month before election day to ensure voting.
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Kansas
Bush
Athivde Jt
Alow
Wold
Ramus
Bern
al Janney Operes
Prippines
Terms of Peace Near as Spain’s Fate at Santiago
Washington June 2 belief among well informed circles holds Spain will quit after Santiago. Diplomats anticipate peace negotiations already begun as a signal of success by the United States. Spain is waiting for a clear victory by American forces in Cuba or Puerto Rico before any settlement.
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Washington
Spain
Santiago
Cubs
Porto Rico
Porto Rich
United States
Peice
Spairi
Cuba
SAPP RUNS That The Democrats of Kan sas Must Have A Lean Fat State Ticket
Kansas political note reports W F Sapp of Galena meeting in Topeka to urge Governor Leedy and Taylor Riddle toward reshaping the state ticket. Sapp aligns with Democrats yet signals strong demands and full support or opposition depending on outcomes.
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W. F. Sapp
Galena
Topeka
Teilire
Leedy
Taylor Riddie
Atchison
Sapp
Mr. Riddle
End the War Quickly
A section urges rapid conclusion to the Spanish-American War expressing public weariness with the conflict. It calls for decisive action such as bold fighting or alternatives and suggests bringing Dewey from Manila to finish the war. The piece frames the war as a national political risk and pressures the administration to act.
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Spain
Dewey
Manila
United States weighs terms of peace after war with Spain
The article outlines U S plans to press for peace with Spain, including keeping authority in Cuba, claiming Porto Rico as indemnity, and reserving a base in the Philippines. It cites fears of a prolonged conflict and potential terms for evacuation and governance of former Spanish colonies.
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United States
Porto Rico
Spain
Srowbie
Cuba
Philippines
Cyclone toll reported in Missouri and Massachusetts
Reports from St Joseph Massachusetts describe a cyclone tearing across DeKalb County Missouri and causing four deaths among local families. The storm damaged farms and homes near Attert and Tully Same with numerous injuries reported but not confirmed.
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St. Joseph
Bredt Gutz
DeKalb County
Missouri
Salvin Smith
Max Thle
Masseille
Tata
Xabelie
Lea
Help for Schley reaches Jamaica in naval redeployments
Kingston Jamaica June 2 Advices say Commodore Schley has been informed by the navy department that the battleship Oregon the first armored cruiser New York with another cruiser and two colliers have been sent to Santiago de Cuba.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
Port Antonio
Schley
Navy Department
Oregon
New York
Santiago de Cuba
Chief Steele Returns Without John Thomas in Murder Case
Chief Henry M. Steele returned from Missouri with no John Thomas after the Fowler ranch murder of Edward Franschen on May 4. He hoped for a lead but found the suspect did not match the description and left with no clear whereabouts. John M. Wilkerson continues to search the western state for Thomas, believing new clues may exist.
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Chief Steele
John Thomas
Henry M. Steele
Missouri
Edward Franschen
Fowler Ranch
Thomas
Bolus
Jota Thomas
John ‘M. Wilkerson
Poltical Maneuvers In Kansas State Ticket Talks
State Democratic and Populist leaders in Topeka discuss fusion strategy and apportionment as they seek the best path to the governor’s race. Rumors of a lieutenant governorship and contested ticket positions surface amid cautious statements from party chiefs and potential committee plans for Atchison.
Spanish Mob Attacks British Commander at Gibraltar
A Spanish mob assaulted and stoned Major General J B Richardson commander of the Royal Artillery at Gibraltar and another official while walking at San Roque seven miles northwest of Gibraltar, according to a dispatch from Gibraltar.
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Gibraltar
London
Gibraltr
J. B. Richardson
Royal Artillery
San Roque
Sadie Young Returns and Cemetery Signals
Layrend Kan June 2 There was no clear calm decoration day as Sadie Young reportedly arrived in town. She is said to have met the famed bandit in a secluded place before the massacre and witnesses claim her presence stirred indignation during graveside ceremonies. Buenos Ayres June 2 Paraguay informs US consul Asuncion that the Temerario torpedo boat is granted permission to remain at Asuncion under neutrality protection until the war ends.
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Layrend
Kan
Sadie
Pion Antral
Lawrence
Tne
Esid
Sadie Young
Aml Ue
Amn
Thos
Buenos Ayres
Paraguay
United States
Asuncion
J. N. Muffin
Paraguayan
Spain
Reed Gives In Races to Let House Vote on Hawaiian Annexation
Washington reports an understanding to consider Hawaiian annexation resolutions in the House next week under a special rule after the revenue bill passes the Senate or reaches a point that won’t delay revenue passage. Annexationists pressed, Republicans show majority support, and no caucus will be called.
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House
Washington
Senate
Grosvenor
Republican Party
American scientist Dr Cornelius Herz seeks US help for France dispute
London reports documents prove Herz American citizenship as he pursues indemnity from France for alleged persecution linked to the Panama canal affair. He claims emotional and health damages and seeks compensation. British actions allowed testimony at his bedside after extradition delays. He previously sought $5,090,000 in a letter to the French president.
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London
Cornelius Herz
Panama Canal
Washington
Day
Herz
Hhe
France
United States
Dr. Herc
New York
Paris
Bournemouth
Ingland
Crnder
Bow Street
Dr. Herz
Hert
Dr. Here
State Department
French Republic
Caught in flood near Heimer Kan survive by tree refuge
Mr and Mrs A K Wilson and their son Fred of the city endured a terrifi ng flood on the Cottonwood river near Heimer Kansas last weekend The rise inundated their camp on Saturday night and surrounded them Sunday morning They escaped by nightfall as waters began to recede and would have chased them into trees if delayed longer The party faced a risky night before leaving the flooded campsite
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A. K. Wilson
Fred
Cottonwood
Heimer
Kan
Kansas Troops Set to Leave Manila on June 9
San Francisco June 2 The Kansas troops are now fully equipped and are to leave for Manila June 9.
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San Francisco
Kansas
Manila
Governor selects officers to recruit Kansas regiments
Governor Leedy names Frank Whitman W Brown and H C Lindsey as recruiting officers for the 9a men needed to fill the three Kansas regiments. He telegraphed Adjutant General Corbin last night and the trio likely will report to Topeka with a non commissioned officer each to conduct recruiting under U S army regulations.
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Leedy
Frank H. Whitman
W. ©. Brown
H. C. Lindsey
Kansas
Corbin
Topeka
United States Army
Schley Bottles Up Spanish Fleet At Santiago Harbor
With the fleet off Santiago de Cuba Commodore Schley pressed his advantage for ten days, spotting Spanish ships near the harbor. He moved within six miles of the harbor, coal was made under heat, and the St Paul joined with the Brooklyn to guard the approach. The Spaniards offered a defensive stand but Schley kept the fleet in position, signaling victory as dawn broke on Sunday.
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Associated Press
Cipe Hoaytien
Guantanang
Santiago
Massichusetts
Amaxoturs
New Orleans
Crubeer
Puriin Gorda
el Morro
Yacopia
Ates
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Cristobal Colom
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Will
Santiago de Cuba
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Schley
Spain
Cuba
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Tio
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Sears
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Cristobal Colon
Brooklyn
Lehrey
Massachusetts
Texas
Phillips
Brooklin
New York
Washington
Cervera
Buntines
Santieco
Schrey
Airbor
San Juan
Sehies
Buntings
Morrocastle
Hake
Schiey
GAINS EXCEED TAXES IN RAILWAY INCOME REPORT
The preliminary report of the income account of U S railways for the year ending June 34 2007 shows taxes paid by railways totaling 40 4 and dividends distributed at 57 290 079 with taxes only 317 000 less than dividends. The report notes duplication and that dividends include payments on preferred and common stock with portions from rental deductions and operating company revenues.
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United States
Division of Statistcs
Interstate Commerce Comiision
Cable Re-elected at Rock Island Directors Annual Meeting
Annual meeting of Rock Island directors retained old officers. Cable was elected chairman of the board. First Vice President Pearry to succeed Cab. Third Vice President Brusdell. treasurer Pititipa. secretary Gearby. Quarterly cash dividend of 1 percent declared with an extra 1/4 percent and an extra stock dividend of 1/2 percent, totaling 2 3/4 percent for the year. Board notes last year’s earnings at 7,146,052 with a 32 percent rise after expenses of 1741.48 and net income of 50,742.
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Rock Island
Fe Cable
Girestars
First View
Jaren Peary Ee
Brusdell
Grat
Serent
Pititipa
Spd
George Hi
Gearby
Five Million Rations On Hand For Troops At Tampa
Washington reports the commissary department holds five million rations at Tampa. One day’s supply feeds a soldier, enabling subsistence for an army of 50,000 for 100 days and supporting larger forces as more troops arrive for occupation duties in Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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Washington
Tampa
Cuba
Porto Rico
Estimate of $53 879 358 for new troops
Washington June 2 the secretary of war sent to Congress a request for appropriations for new equipment and maintenance through January 1886. The measure covers pay for volunteers subsistence supplies quartermasters department horses barracks and quarters army transport clothing and contingencies including prison and signal service needs.
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Congress
Washington
Secretary of War
Signal Service
Olytiba
Have Not Left Tampa Cubs Stay Put Says Official
In Tampa Florida on June £-41 an official statement confirms that no United States troops have departed from the city for the Cubs. The note counters any rumors of troop movements leaving Tampa.
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Tampa
Fla
United States
Cubs
Topeka Men Direct New Northern Kansas Rail Firms
Topeka men J W Gleed C Giend P L Bonde brake J L Hunt M Bonebrake and Eugene F Ware named directors of two new railway companies forming from Missouri Pacific assets. Atchison Colorado and Pacific railroad and Atchison Jewell County and Western railroad plan lines from Waterville to Topeka and Lenora to the state line, with capital stocks shown.
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Central Branch
Missi Pacific
Wix Tue
Peka
J. W. Gleed
C. Giend
PL Bondebrake
J- L. Hunt
M. Bonebrake
Eugene FL Ware
Atchison, Colorado and Pacific Railroad Company
Atchison, Jewell County and Western Railroad Company
Central
Waterville
Marshell County
Lenora
Norton County
Sil Co
Topeks
State Line
Tener
Jamestown
Missgurd Pacific
Atchiaum
Coleorado
Pacific Road
Denver
Mgn
Te Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Kansas
Atchison, Kan
Kan
Onesis Topeka Tpg
Alesticatst
Shall
Washington
Chistlocbelt
Jewell
Oxburne
Hrpith
Hecke
Feaittl
Norton
Porthei Stern
Cormnar
Dysain
Tral
Atchison
Bishoh
Atotinun
Atchiton
Cererada
Pacitte
Atchixon
Jewell County
Con
Prinies
Topwiny
Tradc
Atesovic Pacific
Keene Dies After Operation at FiftyFive Tragedian
New York June. Actor Thomas Keeting Keene died after an appendicitis operation. Mrs Keene and his siblings William Hacleton and Margaret Fagieson were at the bedside. Keene, 35, resided on Four Cercers Staten Island where he owned a home. He was survived by a widow, son and daughter, the latter being the wife of Edward Arting, an actor then in Paris.
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New York
Thomas Keeting
Keene
William Hacleton
Margaret Fagieson
Thomase Hagieson
Edward Arting
Paris
Warship Claim From Spanish Ambassador Sparks Santiago Debate
London reports the Spanish ambassador contends that the Cristobad clan controls the only significant warship at Santiago de Cubs, a claim shaping tensions amid ongoing naval concerns.
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London
Beré
Cristobad
Santiago de Cubs
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