American Fleet Bombards Santiago Fortifications
The American ships attacked the Spanish forts at Santiago de Cuba harbor in a three hour bombardment. Battleships led by New York and Brooklyn silenced Estrella and Catalina batteries, with Marblehead Texas and Massachusetts delivering heavy fire as Vixen Suwanee and other vessels supported. No American casualties were reported, while Spanish losses appeared heavy though unconfirmed.
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Santiago
Associated Press
Dolphin
Porter
Lise
New York
Mortencasee
Brooklyn
Estrella
Sampson
Sehley
Marre Castle
Kideen
Hobson
Marblehead
Texas
Estrella Fort
New Orleans
Catalina
Cata Huna
Nymelock
Soldiers Votes Create Debate in the House
The June House session discussed the conference report on the sundry civil bill and 47 unresolved Senate amendments. Lawmakers clashed over a volunteer voting provision tied to registration and state power, sparking a lengthy constitutional dispute before continuing with the voting debate.
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House
Washington
Senate
Lacey
Iaj
Congress
Bailey
Dem. Tex
Wil- Mans
Derm
Miss
Finto
Ifowever
Civil Conference
What Sampson Says Series That Enemy's Works Were Silenced
Washington dispatches reported by the Associated Press confirm the bombardment of Santiago fortifications last evening. The Navy Department received the cablegram shortly after 7 o clock and noted the quieting of enemy works with no losses reported to allied forces.
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Washington
Associated Press
Santiago
Navy Department
Navy bulletin on Santiago bombardment and Sampson actions
The bulletin states Sampson’s fleet bombarded forts at Santiago from 7 to 10 am and silenced works without injury within 2000 yards. Naval officials withheld full details but indicated the message supported landing marines and preparing for regular forces. Dispatches suggest a landing was or would be effected to secure ground gained.
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Navy Department
Sampson
Eve Pent
Fampson
Witte
Associated Press
War Department withholds state enlistment quotas under second call
General Corbin announced the army will proceed with the second call for 75 1100 men. Governors learn state quotas but the War Department will not disclose the numbers publicly. Enlistments aim for rapid, simple processing with unassigned recruits formed into new regiments under governors supervision.
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Washington, Dune
Corbin
Department
Guiler
War Department
War Revenue Bill talks inch toward accord in caucus
Washington reports show Republican conferees narrowing key gaps over the war revenue bill after two sessions. Agreement centers on silver coinage and tax provisions, with senators predicting possible compromises but no formal pact yet. Members note Oregon election influence, and full committee may finish work today or Thursday.
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Washington
Conference Committee
Ted
Senate
Oregon
House
Eastor Chilton
Allison
Indian Bill Passes in Washington Amid Debate
The Senate resumed consideration of the Indian Territory bill for allotments in severalty, interest claims, and ratification of a Dawes commission agreement. A civil service dispute arose over the census bill as adjournment approached. Excursions were advertised from Denver to mountain resorts, Salt Lake City, and westward destinations.
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Washington
Senate
Dawes Commission
Union Pacific
Denver
American Medical Association
Jane
Montain Resorts
Salt Lake City
R. Lewis
City Ticket Agt
la Polton
San Francisco
Portland
Chien Pacific
Union Pactic
A. Levis
City
Tea
C Fulton
Dopnt
Agen
New Bishop of Concordia Named Father Cunningham
Word has been received that Father J F Cunningham of Leavenworth is appointed Bishop of Concordia. He was one of three names sent to the Vatican by Kansas bishops in February. Cunningham served in southeastern Kansas, including Lawrence and Topeka, and was once the only priest south of the Arkansas River.
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Father Cunningham
Leavenworth
Ken
J. F. Cunningham
Diocese of
Concordia
Torwarden
Vatican
Council of Bishops
St. Louis
Kansas
Lawrence
Topeka
Leavenworth Diocese Vicar General Bishop Cunningham Profile
The article notes Bishop Cunningham's 13 years as vicar general of the diocese and his popularity among Protestants. Born in County Kerry, Ireland, he spent 32 years in Kansas ministry, two decades as pastor of Leavenworth Cathedral, and celebrated his silver priesthood Jubilee six years ago. He is praised for financial skill and advised Bishop Fink in diocesan affairs.
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Bishop Cunningham
County Kerry
Ireland
Kansas
Cathedral of
Leavenworth
Father Cuminghian
Fink
Wrecked on a Rock Endangers Klondike River Vessel Iskout
The stern wheeler Iskout of the Klondike Mining Tracing and Transportation Co. wrecked on a rock in the West Inlet near Stickeen. Captain MacLelian and Michael O'Brien in command. the pilot misread the channel. The Iskout, once among the finest Pacific coast river vessels, is a total loss, insured for 32,000.
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Victoria
Ishout
Klondike Mining, Tracing &Transportation Co
West Inlet
Stickeen
MacLelian
Michael O'Brien
Skeena River
Iskout
Pacific
Insolvent Worcester Daily Spy Publishes Voluntary Petition
The Spy Publishing Company of Worcester Massachusetts filed a voluntary petition in insolvency. The Worcester Daily Spy, a long standing New England paper, reports debts over $100000 with assets around a quarter of that amount. The Spy has not suspended publication.
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Worcester
Mass
the Spy Publishing Company
Worcester Daily Spy
New England
the Spy
Gov Atkinson's Wife Tied to Forgery Trial in Glenville
The trial of Joshua F. Owens, linked with Gov W J Atkinson's wife for forgery, spurred a pivotal afternoon as R M Owens of Pittsburg testified, identifying eleven letters from Mrs Atkinson written before Judge Camden's death. Owens admitted offering to sell letters to Camden heirs for 2.50 and noted his arrest by Postal Inspector Hooten in Pittsburg. The court heard the letters' existence but not their contents, stirring tense courtroom dynamics.
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Gov. Atkinson
J. P. Owens
Glenville
W. Vn
Joshua F. Owens
W. J. Atkinson
R. M. Owens
Pittsburg
Atkinson
Judes Camden
Camden
Owens
Hooten
Mine Inspector's Report Notes Revisions and Appointments
Mine Inspector McGrath reviews the annual report praising the mining law while urging minor changes. He calls for better blast firing, mine ventilation, and the appointment of an inspector of weights. Counties Crawford Cherokee Leavenworth and Osage account for most coal mined in Kansas. The ad pages promote Cascarets and White's Cream Vermifuge with testimonial style copy and local pharmacy listing.
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AlcGrath
McGrath
Crawford
Cherokee
Leavenworth
Oxage
Furniandi
Kanans
Camp Alger Letter From Kansas Soldier at Falls Church Va
Mr Hale Ritchie receives a note from Frank Ritchie of the Twenty second Kansas at Camp Alger Virginia describing camp life. He mentions drilling, tent setup, flood water, 17000 soldiers, regiments from Ohio, cadets from Vincennes Indiana, and a letter box duty with stamps. He asks for a fountain pen and apologizes for small paper box writing.
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Hale Ritchie
Frank Ritchie
Kansas
Camp Alger
Falls Church
United States
Catan Fae
Ritchie
Inok
Skinner
Irelan
Clark
Adams
McFall
Henderson
Wounded Knee
Ohio
Vincennes
Ind
Sedlows
Foreign Loan Fails as Bank of Spain Prepares to Carry Government
A Madrid dispatch reports all negotiations for a foreign loan have failed and the finance minister has agreed with the Bank of Spain for further advances guaranteed by a renewed issue of perpetual four percents. The bank may liquidate gold holdings to fund war stores, with material largely imported from France and Germany. A cortes vote could release the bank from its cash proportion obligation, amid Vatican Austrian mediation rumors. Prime Minister Lacasta opposes plans until war outcomes clarify. International markets note Spanish four percent bonds at 24 34 percent. Paris and London also report subdued openings and declines.
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Bank of Spain
New York
Madrid
Vatican
Lacasta
Steam and Gasoline Boats Run on Bennett and Lindemann
B J Keiler reports steam and gasoline launches operating on lakes Bennett and Lindemann near Tasht. No steam vessel has passed Cariboo crossing this season, though small boats cross daily. He recalls three men drowned near Cariboo crossing on Lake Bennett a week ago and estimates at least 20 people have drowned since ice breakup.
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Skaguay
Victoria
B. C
B. J. Keiler
Tash
Iake
Bennett
Silsbee Reports Seris Refuse to Surrender Murderers
San Diego resident T H Silsbee returned from eastern Baja California where Seris and Mexicans clashed after a murder of Cape Porter and sailor John Johnson. Silsbee says the Seris refuse to surrender the killers and tensions remain high.
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San Diego
Cal
T. H. Silsbee
State of Art
Burea
Cape
George Porter
John Johnson
Mr. Silsbee
Three Burned to Death in Pittsburg Oil Fire
Three children died after oil can ignited their clothing in a yard out house in Allegheny near Woods Run Avenue. Edith Watts 16, Marville Watts 7, and a younger brother perished while attempting to save each other as flames engulfed them. Mrs Watts was burned while trying to rescue the children. An unattended match sparked the blaze caused by a two gallon oil can in the same room.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Edith
Marville Watts
Charles Watts
Farmers Hill
Woods Run Avenue
Life in prison doom for Frank White after robbery verdict
Frank White, linked to the Fourth Street gang and described as depraved, was found guilty of robbery and larceny in district court. Judge Hazen sentenced him to four years in the penitentiary at hard labor after White protested the verdict, while the sheriff escorted him out amid a defiant tirade.
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Frank White
Hazen
Farcen
White
Fourth Street Guns
Guage Hazen
Sheri
Sherif Cuok
Room for Topeka Men in Volunteer Army Call
Sergeant C. F. Reynolds of the Twentieth regiment arrives in St Francisco and will recruit 300 men to fit the unit, with two companies each limited to two men. Topeka and Fort Scott will host recruitment offices offering space for at least 200 Topeka volunteers bound for service in the Philippine Islands.
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C. F. Reynolds
Stn Francisco
Jan Ween
Kansas
Topeka
Reynolds
Philipine Islands
Concert at Garfield Park with Passion Play cinemagraphs
Marshall's band performs at Garfield Park tomorrow evening followed by an exhibition of cinematograph pictures from the Passion Play of 1860 produced in Oberammergau. Images were made from photos and sketches of the last performance and shown on a large screen. Admissions are 10 cents with seating arranged for several hundred spectators. repeated Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Marshall
Garfeld Park
Oler Ammergau
Snapshot of Topeka News Roundup
Local notes and notices from Topeka: actors visiting, band performances, jail and courtroom items, theater remodeling, school contracts, and civic events. Mentions Mark Robbins, Holmes repertoire, Captain Morris health update, and upcoming Crawford theater season efforts.
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Folntiste
Mark Robbins
Topeka
Marshall
Holton
Dr. Wilson Lack
Maple Hills
Joe W. Hogeboom
Fort Madison
Ta. Cruiper
Hamilton Ball
Comnet
State House
Crnford Theater
Insane Asylum
Lawrence Holmes
Holmes Repertoire Company
Howard Wilder
Senta Fe
Vieit
New York
Harry J. Adams
A. M. Harvey
Som
Tupuka Fi
Hary
Camp Alger
W. F. Morris
Colorido Springs
Kroll Dry Foods
FH. Myers
Simon Greenspan
Leavenworth
Rock Heland
Sana Fe
John T. Chaney
H. M. Phit
Rotchineon
Digby Bell
Woosh
Crawford
Iast
House No. 1
Max Maler
Gener Xa
Rock Island
Hoy
Board of Education
Bew
Young Xeon Ys Society
First Congregational Church
Saiane Social
Biekestey
Tent
Fillmore Streets
Washburn College
Heientreakie
Oe Townsley
W. Cu
A. J. Ash
Hutchinson Reformatory
Gertrude Eider
Jennie Woodley
Ue Industrial School For
Treasury invites bids for Spanien bonds favoring small bidders
Washington reports the treasury will invite offers for bonds to fund catering on the Spanien. Terms will be announced promptly with bids due in about thirty days. Envelopes prepared to national banks and congressional committees. An initial 6 10 000 to be sold with possible extra 15 100 900 under minority provisions. Preference to small bidders expected.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
Ciresinr
Epetuls Sxxpress
Seventh District Democrats Endorse Jerry Stimpson in Hutchinson
The Seventh District Democrats nominated Jerry Stimpson by acclamation for Congress, endorsing his administration of Governor Leedy. The convention in Hutchinson, Kansas approved Stimpson and backed the upcoming state election efforts.
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Stimpson
Hutchinson
Kan
Jerry Stimpson
Congress
Governir Leedy
Place for Hobson Captaincy of Alabama Discussed
The Tee Publican state convention preserved not to place any Heket in the held. It endorsed President McKinney and passed a resolution requesting Hlet to appoint Lieutenant Holeun captain of the Alabama now being Pallt.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Tee Publican
McKinney
Hlet
Holeun
Hobson Independent Mortgage Support Declines
In Greensboro the Hobson homestead mortgage fund saw few responses and Judge Molson's attorney telegrammed last night that the funding move is unnecessary. A small balance remains and has been tendered by the building association. no aid will be accepted.
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Mobile
Ala
Hobson
Greensboro
Molson
Thnt
Arilqual
OLD COMIC OPERAS AT Crawford Theater
The Merrie Roll Opera company presented Olivette and La Mascotte at the Crawford theater last night with Ada Palmer Walker delivering strong soprano performances. The tenor was hampered by illness, and the group relied on piano accompaniment, dulling artistic effect. plans include adding ten chorus members and possible returns to Tepeke for further nights of operatic performance.
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Crawford
Merrie Roll Opera Company
Olivette
Ceaford
Ada Palmer Walker
BE. F. Shariuiss
St. Jud
Forest Park Dates and Return Window Listed
Forest Park shows travel window from June 15 to 24, 1578 and a wale trip from June 11 to 24 with a return good until June 27, 1805. The Santa Fe is noted as the best option in this fragment.
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Colorado
Senta Fe Toure
Forest Park
Wale
Santa Fe
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Dawes
Detroit
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National Association Credit Men
Socialist Party of the Eleventh Congressional Disret
Peter Swiete
Basra
Gail Borden Eagle Brand
Garfield Park
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Portsmouth
Mireens Steel and Erm Company
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