Bombardment of Morro Castle Sparks Panic and Mourning
A chaotic report from aboard ships off Santiago de Cuba on June 15 describes the heavy bombardment of Morro Castle by American forces. The scene shows wreckage, demolished fortifications, and wounded troops amid smoke, with accounts of half mast flags and uncertain casualties.
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Santiago de Ude
Kingston
Jamaica
Dune S
Hantlugu Harbor
Morr Cas
Equi Fin
Amer
Lienterast
Hudson
Spaniah
Bambartment
Admiral Sampoon
Campdor Schley
Helion
Guantenkino
United States
Arbor
Cave Smith
York
New York
Ste Olesen
Towa
Oregon
Ehipe
Wheatert
Special Santa Fe Route Excursions Through Scenic Mountains
The official Santa Fe line offers a special train itinerary from various points via Santa Fe through Kuesea City to Chicago, promising a grand mountain ride past the Blue Ridge and Susquehanna. applications to W. C. Garvey, agent, for desirable low-cost excursions.
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Washington
D. C
Sante Fe-Ponsayiania
Santa Fe
Kuesea City Vis Pe
Chicago
Ivanimlines
York
W. C. Garvey
Santa Fergute
Wantington
Wight
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Rawson Twins Face New Round of Legal Woes
New York reports claim the Rawson twins from Bergen County New Jersey again draw daring attention as they face renewed court action. The brothers Algbeus and Albert, aged about 22, have long terrorized the region with alleged misdeeds while their father Alfred Letcher Flawson, a noted painter, and their mother Laura Keene’s family ties are noted in the background of their troubled saga.
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New York
Rawson Twins
Bergen County
New Jersey
New Fore
Rote Bing & Bank
Hassan
Alfred Letehter Flawson
Leccers
Hiature
Laura Keene
Memo
Hilldale
N. J
Rawson
Uged
Algbeus
Albert
Fulistnta
Seeley In Debt Defense Hits Gambling Scandal
In a New York court filing Simon Goetschel of Paris seeks recovery of funds from Harbert I. Seeley. Seeley answers that the claimed debt stems from a gambling transaction and that Seeley offered to pay only under legal scrutiny. The case involves international parties and questions of jurisdiction and debt validity.
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New York
United States
Simon Goetschel
Paris
France
Harbert I. Seeley
Bite White
Tucarat
Hasse
Switzerkinds Jey
Seeley
Sierry
Silas
Lestes
Omaha Exposition Promises Grand World Fair Experience
The notice touts late October Slet the Grand Exposition as the finest World’s Fair yet planned in the United States. It highlights accessible routes via the Union Pacific line with stopovers and education rates, naming J. W. Wakeley and Edward Elliott as officials in St. Louis. Also advertised are horse box harness items, a dealer display on Seventh and Vas Buren, and a dental herbal remedy with claims to cleanse blood and purify liver functions, all presented in a bold, cluttered ad style.
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United States
Cheag
Glk
Missouri
Miselsaip
Cuiahe
Educa
Gmake
Harvard Men In Boston Boat Chutes Fight Causes Injuries
In Boston on June 20 a boat fight at the chutes left Malcolm Donald severely injured with a jaw fracture and three months’ recovery ahead. Harvard men including W K Vanderbilt Jr and Van Rensselaer King clashed with Brooklyn associates amid a crowded scene as others joined the fray. Brewer was knocked unconscious after a blow to the jaw, and standers near Daley were dragged into the turmoil with salt damages demanded.
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Boston
Harvard
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
van Rensselaer King
King
Newport
Bing
J. W. Harley
Longwood
Malcolm Donald
Brogkine
Jackie
Varsity
BR. Brewer
Arthur Brewer
Brewer
Harven
Stewreman
Mls
Malcomb Donald
Donald
Vanderbilt
Dlevraman
Farley
Firewer
T. A. Daley
Mr. Duley
Duley
Daley
Saloon Closed In Dayton Amid Legal Attachments
In Dayton Ohio on June 20 Kid McCoy’s saloon on South Main Street is closed after a suit by Schants and Schwind Brewing Co to recover a sideboard and attachments. An attachment writ also seeks $216 for rent from Homer Selby Don Riley and associates. The saloon was shut by Constable Hughes as legal actions proceed.
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Dayton
Ohio
Kid McCoy
Tom
South Main Street
Shants & Schwind Brewing Company
Homer Selby
Don Riley
Squire Markey
Schants & Schwind Brewing Company
Hughes
Waal the Bas
Sante Fe
Pennsylvania
Regiment of Tall Men Recruit Circular From West Virginia
A West Virginia circular by Charles A. Whiteshot seeks tall volunteers for a regiment of infantry. Men must be at least six feet tall, aged 15 to 45, and clear academically and physically. Each company will elect commanders, with two-year muster duties and possible federal service if the war lasts.
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Washington, Annex
West Virginia
Charles A. Whiteshot
Manning
Tom W. Va
Uitentry
Hay Ber
Whiteshot
Messenger Trapped in Patent Office Mail Theft
Washington June 2 Daniel A Scott colored messenger in the offices of the commissioner of patents arrested by Postoffice Inspectors Maxwell and Sanano before United States Commissioner Mills charged with robbing the mails. Scott confessed but claimed it was his second offense. More than a year of complaints say money sent to the commissioner of patents was not received. Many inventors paying fees with cash were deceived by thefts thought to involve railway mail clerks or city post office workers. Scott, a letter opener, conducted a systematic stealing operation and was detected with marked money.
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Washington
Daniel A. Scott
Commissioner of Patents
Postoffice
Maxwell
San
United States
Mills
Scart
Post Office Department
City Post Ofice
Scott
Million yards of bandages sent for army use in Cuba
Colonel J Morris Crown announces a million yards of bandages and 100000 packages of Beat and tortured for the army, with four rolls of bandages per package, a tranq, laf bandage and two compresses. A hospital corps of five will accompany Shafter and likely Coppinger's Porto Rico expedition. Supplies began leaving the Relief hospital ship yesterday, ready to sail within a week for wounded troops care.
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New York
J. Morris Crown
Army
Shafter
General Coppinger
Porto Héren
Becan
Abe
Indians on Verge of Uprising at St. Regis Reservation
Albany reports describe rising tension among St. Regis Indians in northern New York near the Canadian border. Indians protest a state law that elected chiefs by popular vote, fearing loss of hereditary rights, with violence feared as chiefs threaten to resist. Chief Joe Wood demands elections be preserved by the tribes and seeks redress through courts after clashes.
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Albany
St. Regis
Barder
New York
Mr. Platt
Runniser
Franklin
St. Lawrence
Clinton
Missex
Joe Wood
Drovidlig
Madison
Hancock
Chett Wood
Toad Trarves
St. Regis Foserrart
Sherman Unheralded Visited Tacoma by Courtesy Arrival
Ex Secretary of State John Sherman of Ohio arrived in Tacoma with his wife and kept a low profile until his name appeared on the hotel register. He appeared vigorous and said his visit was for pleasure, not official business, noting that money must be available for future needs and expressing opposition to annexation while praising Dewey's victory. He discussed the Hawaiian Islands and urged restraint in Pacific policy, suggesting a forthcoming statement.
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Tacoma
John Sherman
Ohio
Bherman
Dewey
Seorvary Stueizan
Philippines
Howellan Islands
Paelie
Hawaiian Islands
Morrison's Sale on Rogers Silverware Sets
Morrison offers Rogers triple plate knives or forks at 147 per set during June sale. Rogers goods are guaranteed to strip more silver per dozen than other makes. Located at 605 Kan Ave, with a Santa Fe fast train Topeka 4:55 am arriving Omaha at noon. see W C Garvey, agent.
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Morrison
Rogers
Kan, Ave
Omaha Exposition
Santa Fe
Topeka
W. C. Garvey
Value of air brakes debate unsettles railroads
Philadelphia June 20 The activity in New York air brake stock prompts an investigation. About 1 000 000 freight cars operate Interstate commerce. Westinghouse has equipped nearly 600 000 cars and holds contracts with roads for most remaining cars. Ninety percent of railway officials oppose two brake systems and favor the standard Westinghouse apparatus over New York brakes citing safety and investment concerns.
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Philadelphia
New York
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Weatinghouse
Dying Girl Burns Feet in Hot Asphalt Accident
Anna Doody from Hoboken lies in Marys hospital after a street mishap. She ran barefoot onto sun warmed asphalt, sinking into the steaming surface up to her ankle. Rescue required lifting her from the tar and her feet were severely burned and lacerated.
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New York
Anna Doody
Hoboken
Mary's Hospital
Edna Wallace III On Recovery After Severe Illness
Edna Wallace III wife of De Wolf Hopper is reported in New York to be recovering at her Rutland Place apartments with lingering weakness. Friends had feared for her after a serious cold and nosebleeds earlier this year. A physician notes the hemorrhages have ceased but a long rest may be required.
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New York
Eina Wallace
de Wolf Hopper
Rutland
Fifty-seventh Street
Broadway
Misa Wallace
Wallace
Prisoners Steal Soap in Newark Jail Robbery
Three prisoners in Newark county jail were arrested for a systematic soap robbery. Trusties slept in a stable loft when a crash revealed two men with a soap box. officers soon recovered three of five inmates fully dressed and one drunk as the capture unfolded.
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New York
Newark
Povniervesr Jaren
Bowers
Hang
James Levine
Peter
McDermott
Andertsi
James Dorrig
Desee Lyon
Michael Graham
Trap to Rest at Watson’s Livery Seventh and Van Buren
An ad fragment invites inquiries at Watson’s livery, Seventh and Van Buren, offering a trap ride by the hour for single or double teams. Also notes Ladies Shirt Waists laundered by Fearless Steam Laundry to prevent color fading.
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Watson's Livery Barn
van Buren
Fearless Steam Laundry
The Rise and Fall of Joseph Leiter
A long feature traces Joseph Leiter a wheat speculator whose wealth and social life rose with market wins then collapsed. It covers his rapid rise through brokerage, lavish spending on clothes horses and yachts, public fame, bold bets, and eventual downfall blamed on speculative excess. It notes his father withdrew support and Leiter faced a reputation reshaping scandal linked to market moves and a burlesque era confidante.
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New York Journal
Senate
Nia
Volus
Mim
Titus
Joseph Leiter
Moses
Joseph
Aplenard Phyatque
Olen Brest
Piddie
Sur
Asauaber
Bola Froue
Mje Chat
Qrat
Ris
Jose Mortie
Anne
Cicako
Eurione
Tle
Leiter
Gale
Mike
Helber
Joe
San Joseph Leixter
Ube
Nina Puremurte
Jeaneste
Jenneit
Aisautty
Ina Steet
Baring
Prince
Quincy
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Edward Elliott
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U. S
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Manila
Siz
Messenger
Patent Office
Stors
Mme Welte
Bax
Starling Remedy Ca
Geo. W. Stansfield
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Millie
Sixth
Topeka Avenue
Sherman Unheralded
Ohio Statesman
Westinghouse Company
Edna Wallace III
Colorado
J. W. Phillips
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