Hood leads as Hutchinson convention opens in Kansas
At Hutchinson on June 7 a vigorous Republican state convention opened with heavy interest around the governor race. Major Hood appears to lead the anti Leland faction and may secure the nomination as factions mobilize across counties and cities with Seaton Stanley and others mounting campaigns for spots on the ticket.
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Forts Battered Down by Sampson Fleet at Santiago Harbor
Fortifications at Santiago Harbor faced heavy bombardment as Admiral Sampson's fleet pounded the defenses with shot and shell. The action marks a decisive naval assault aimed at breaching coastal fortifications and forcing a harbor entrance.
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Enemy Silenced as Fleet Bombards Aguadores and Lands Guns
A US naval force bombs Aguadores with siege guns as plans for a landing are announced. Cuban forces conduct a land assault on Santiago, marking intensified action in the campaign.
Sinking of the Maria Teresa and Cuban bombardment reported
Dispatches describe American artillery and naval onslaughts at Santiago de Cuba and Aguadores. Reports claim the armored cruiser Maria Teresa was sunk and Morro castle heavily damaged as US forces bombard Me Enterance and surrounding fortifications while landing near Daiquiri and Aguadores. Spanish and American casualty tallies and conflicting accounts follow as Cape Haytien reports vary.
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Morro Castle Damaged In Cuban Fort Bombardment
Details from Spanish sources received in Havana on June 7 report Spanish forts at Santiago de Cuba under bombardment by the American fleet. US warships fired about 1500 projectiles of all kinds. Morro castle and batteries at Sa- responded with counter fire.
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Neutral declarations issued in advance consular reports
The State Department releases three new neutral proclamations from Ceylon, the Straits settlement, and Haiti with warnings that belligerents may not receive stores without harbor master consent. A Haitian circular restricts public displays and actions that could provoke reprisals in wartime. Consul Tourgee’s note on French interpretation of neutrality aligns with prior U.S. practice, stating neutrals may not supply munitions directly but may permit citizens to act against restrictions.
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Cadiz report says Ca m ara's fleet remains at Cadiz
Reports from war and other sources state that Admiral Camara's fleet is still at Cadiz. Government fears a revolution in southern Spain if the Spaniards are defeated. There are sensational rumors in press and social circles, especially in London. Continued on Sixth Page.
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A Pretty Fight Over Leland Plan Divides Republicans
In Hutchinson Kansas on June 7 factions within the Republican camp clash as anti-Leland forces rally. Messengers rush to camps of Stanley Edwards Hessin Seaton Coburn and Funston. The Shawntes report Leland shifting support abandoning Seaton. Tension rises as plans to defeat Leland’s convention and candidates unfold.
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Attendance swells as Hutchinson hosts Republicans
Hutchinson on June 7 expects two thousand visitors for the state convention with 12 delegates and numerous seats to fill. A 1,900 strong auxiliary crowd plus bands, organizers, and politicians will swell the city’s week long event. A large information committee, led by PF Creemes, will answer questions every seven hours while many listed names reflect a large nominal roster.
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Probable Ticket for the Convention Guess
Hutchinson June 7 A journalist reports a list titled a guess on the outcome of the convention. It names Governor Major Hood for Stanley associate justice W R Smith general A A Godard state treasurer Frank Grimes secretary of state George A Clark state auditor George E Cole state superintendent J E Peaka lieutenant governor George Case Manksto congressman at large Bill Bailey.
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Atchison
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Manhattan
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Kansas City
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Larned
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Mankato
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Topeka
George E. Cole
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Hutchinson May Set Convention Chair In Uncontested Move
June 7 report from Hutchinson notes no contest over convention leadership as leading candidates for chairman of the convention and state committee are eyed. Names mentioned include Horton Topeka Madison Dodge City Simpson Paola Cox Lawrence Findlay Lambert Ewing Randolph Tillert Kelly Tilchards and others amid district intrigue to unseat Dick Blue and influence party direction.
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Kansas seven district strength in state convention
Hutchinson June 7. In a Kansas convention the practice is to divide honors among seven congressional districts. The last legislature attempted to create another district but failed. The state remains divided, and each district in the convention has its own fighting strength.
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