First U S Troops Sail for Santiago Under Shafter
Washington June 13 The first division of United States troops sailed from Key West at daylight bound for Santiago. Maj Gen Shafter commands 774 officers and 14 564 enlisted men with Major General Lee directing troops in Jacksonville. Porto Rico invasion plans set. transport availability is uncertain and preparations continue in Tampa and Jacksonville.
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Key West
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Santiago
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Porto Rico
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Coppinger
Land Battle at Guantanamo Bay Ends Spanish Push
The 13 hour fight on the shore near Guantanamo Bay ended in repulse of Spanish forces. American Marine reinforcements from Marblehead relieved the line. Cuban volunteers were urged to support independence with funds and arms scarce in the campaign to free Cuba.
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Associated Press
Dauntless
Guantanamo
Mole St. Nicholas
H.W. Huntington
Panther
Guentanamo
Porto Rican Expedition Moves Toward Puerto Rico
Washington reports rapid troop mobilization for the Santiago port siege and Puerto Rico invasion. General Shafter commands a force including 773 officers and 14,504 enlisted men with mounted cavalry, while officers like Theodore Roosevelt may hold key roles. shipping and embarkation timelines are uncertain, with two weeks or more required.
Cubans Urgently Seek Funds to Expand Army Effort
In New York on June 13 Tomas Estrada Palma received an urgent appeal for pecuniary aid to sustain the Cuban cause. The message notes that no additional enlistments can occur until a raised fund is secured, highlighting the campaign's need for money to support ongoing military costs.
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Orient
Camagney
Parte
Army of Liberation
Tama
United States
Spain
Cuba
New York
Tomas Estrada Pala
Spain full of hope as war to continue in Cuba
A semi official note from Madrid rejects American reports of Cuban landings and asserts Spain remains confident and determined to carry on the war. It says European powers should not assume Spain is discouraged or exhausted and pledges continued resistance.
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Madrid
Cuba
Guantanidnno Bay
Spain
1000 MEN WANTED Barton County Harvest Wheat
Barton County seeks 1000 additional workers to harvest a huge wheat crop. Harvesting starts around June 2. A H Baker will handle all correspondence regarding this call for help from outside labor to prevent waste.
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Barton County
The
State Journal
Holsington
Kan
A. H. Baker
Editor Marty Loces Attacked by Joint Keeper Lucas Frankeling
On June 12 a Saturday afternoon a joint keeper named Lucas Frankeling fired three shots at Editor Marty Loces of the Transcript. The editor had written an article against the jointist. One shot grazed Luvas hip. Frankeling fled the scene.
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McCune
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Marty Loces
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Transcript
Insanity Defense in Collins Murder Case May Include Counsel Hire
Reports indicate John Collins may be acquitted on insanity or non guilt grounds with J G Waters assisting A A Godard in the defense. Authorities pursue preliminary hearings next week while investigators probe witnesses including Johnson Jordan and others for inconsistencies amid rumored developments.
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Jetmore
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Harbaugh
Arrival of Invading Army and Direct Washington Cable
Troop transports to Tarniat under General Bhatier are due this week and Admiral Sampson will splice the Hay tien cable to establish direct communications with Washington. The Adria cable steamer works toward Guantanamo as ships and marines prepare to seal the Cuban terminals amid Cuban resistance near Guantanamo and Calque Dera.
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Tarniat
Geneeral Bhatier
Santiago de Culm
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Adria
Sampson
Associated Presm
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Kingston
Jamalem
Funtington
Murings
Lampoon
Haytl
Washington
Pedro Peres
Calque Dera
Hiner Harbor
Guantanamo City
Habors
Offer Harbor
Mirral Sempron
Caima
Nerm
Thres Surs
Morman
Eustis
James D. Eustis
United States
Chain of Circumstances in Collins Murder Case
John H. Collins accuses Grant Meade of misdeed as detectives press with Sheriff Cook and Det Harbaugh. Affidavits from Frances Babcock corroborate evidence while Lawrence figures debate Collins guilt. Witnesses recall failed motives, heart-trouble claims, and a marriage proposal thread amid detective testimony.
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Harbauen
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Grant
Joe Harbaugh
Topeka
J. P. Griswold
Mitting
Shellabarger & Griswold
Lawrence
Det Harbaugh
Frances Babcock
John Collins
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J. S. Collins
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Harper
Fragmented Trial Notes and War Camp Details Surface
The report mixes a police case involving John Collins with a hospital like war camp update. It notes tampered bedroom locks, a confession scene with Dean Sykes, and Collins denying guilt while claiming a plot. Amid war dispatches, Camp McCulla is described with disease guards, water supply, and equipment as British ships arrive with a Newfoundlander captain surprised by American presence.
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Jesse Harper
Collins
John Whitefield Sykes
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