Blockade Efforts Extend From North Atlantic Fleet to San Juan
The piece details continued blockade actions against Cuba and Puerto Rico. It notes ships from the North Atlantic patrol fleet, under Commodore Howell, reinforcing blockade duties from Maine to North Carolina, the torpedo gunboats' role in shallow waters, and Captain Sigsbee's reforms at San Juan. It mentions the Terror and other Spanish vessels, the Alfonso, and growing fortifications near Havana with requests for supplies and comfort for crews.
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Little Food in Santiago Criticism of Spanish Commander
Spanish spy reports in Basquiri that Santiago de Cuba residents blame the commander for not contesting the American landing at Baiquiri and fear shortages. He notes heavy American casualties near Sevilla and widespread food scarcity in the city.
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Associated Press
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Santiago
Sevilla
Baiquiri
Peace and Quiet On Board the Havana Blockade
The report notes a calm Havana blockading scene with peaceful conditions despite recent Spanish gunfire against the Montgomery fleet. No incidents have disrupted the scene, and the Cuban capital enjoys unusual quiet and stability amid the ongoing hold.
Halligan Rewarded for landing first boat load of troops
Cadet Halligan, Jr. of the Brooklyn landed the first boat load of troops at a Cuban landing point, presenting a silk flag to Cuban caretakers. Five St Louis boats and one Brooklyn boat were damaged. 17,000 men and many horses and mules have landed. Commodore Schley notes the record pace and minimal disasters. A Cuban spy reports terror in Santiago de Cuba amid Vesuvius shelling and explosions causing damage and panic.
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Associated Press
Sentiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamares
John Halligan, Jr
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Brooklyn
Veason
Hallspun
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Huligan
Piice
Cader
Schley
Santags de Cuba
Caye Smith
Spain Ready for canal transit with Camara squadron
Madrid reports no difficulty for Admiral Camara to traverse the Suez Canal as accompanying transports join the squadron. Officials say ships will enter the canal today and deny plans for an American squadron visit while 24,000 troops are to be deployed to key Atlantic and Mediterranean ports.
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Navy plans for Commodore Watson's squadron voyage
Washington June 8 It is said at the navy department that it is the present intention to start Commodore Watsons castern squadron from San Hao. This, however, is subject to Admiral Sampsons report upon the condition of the vessels selected and their needs in supplies and equipment for the voyage ahead. If they need no more than can be supplied from Sampsons fleet they will start accounting to orders from Santiago but if further suppliers are needed or if the vessels must be cleaned first they will be sent north to Hampton Roads. The department shows earnestness in preparing this squadron for European service.
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Navy Department
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Admira Sampson
Sampson
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Hampton Roads
Outlaws Kill Deputy Sheriff Near Rio Grande Frontier
San Antonio report says Deputy Sheriff Widefonso Solte was killed by bandits at Po Grande City on the border while aiding a capture mission. A clash left one deputy wounded and several outlaws hurt as posses push to secure the area along the Rio Grande.
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San Antonio
Texas
Widefonso Solte
Ilo Grande City
Sells
United States
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Possen
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Potter Found Guilty In Baptist Church Case
New York Baptist preacher Rev Daniel C Potter was found guilty of conduct unbecoming a Christian minister by a 29 to 19 vote. He intends to appeal and fight the matter to the bitter end amid long sessions with 110 churches involved.
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New York
Mnison
Tax Starts Trouble as Women's Clubs Rebel Over Per Capita
Denver reports the General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting at the Brown Palace with Mrs. Wm. Lowe of Georgia presiding. Affiliated groups National Household Economic Needation and National Society of New England Women oppose the ten cent per capita tax. Resolutions seek to place affiliated sections under federation secretaries, grant representation on committees, and split dues between national and state federations. Delegates, including Mrs. Eugene Burd of Georgia, plan travels to Salt Lake City to address Utah War events and industrial focus after a three day session.
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General Federation of Women's Clubs
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Wm. Lowe
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National Society of New England Women
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Eusene Burd
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Ohio
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Ohllnen
Faye
Coal Trust Totters in Ohio As Railroads Split Link
Cleveland report notes the Ohio coal trust hangs in the balance as lines may break apart. Last fall operators and railroads formed a single company under Central Coal & Coke, linking Lake Erie Baltimore and Ohio lines with Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling.
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Ohio Ect
Ohio Coal
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Lake Erie
Baltimore & Cleveland
Loraine & Wheeling
Trust Members Named In West Virginia Coal Case
The article notes members of a trust linked to West Virginia operators and identifies agents for the roads. It reports the three railroads carrying more than their share of coal and a demand to surrender excess coal to the trust, which was refused. If agreement fails, the trust may collapse and trigger a major strike.
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Bankruptcy Bill Passed by House After Debate
Washington June 25 The house considered the conference report on the bankruptcy bill. A number of speeches were made and the report was adopted by a decisive majority.
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Washington
House Today
WHITMAN QUESTIONED OVER FORGED CHECKS IN MULTIPLE CITIES
St Louis police questioned Alenge Whitman after his Saturday arrest for passing a forged Chicago check. He admitted a ten month old Chicago check was bogus and denied Boston and Lawrence Kansas charges, claiming he never visited Lawrence and was in a New York hotel when the Boston check was drawn. A Boston detective arrival is awaited.
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Prohibitionist Convention Opens in Des Moines
United Christian of Des Moines Iowa held the opening session with temporary chairman Hoffman denouncing the mulat law and jail inflates. The party debated a name change to United Christian but rejected it. Tomorrow candidates will be chosen and the platform will focus on temperance with possible woman’s suffrage plank. McMurray faction controls two thirds of present delegates.
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Iowa
United Christian
Hoffman
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Ex Kansas Man Named to New Industrial Commission
Washington reports Colonel R. A. Fredericks, formerly a Kansas man now residing in California, to be a member of the new industrial commission. He was strongly recommended for the post amid supportive backing.
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California
New Industrial Commission
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Kansas market items cite federal wage bill and feeding crops
Kansas delegation backs industrial commission with White House contest likely. President visited by supporters for candidates. Thomas W. Phillips pitched as a suitable commissioner. Market notes from Chicago report weak wheat, lower prices in Liverpool, and mixed grain and livestock quotes across Kansas City and New York, with heavy receipts and expectations for next day sales.
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Ash
For Rent Notice with Obscure Scrawl at G12 Jachoam Street
Fragmentary rental ad shows six reams of unspecified items and a contact at Gli Jackson trest. garbled text appears, suggesting a leased space or item inquiry. A later line mentions Glas Thom Hunton and a monogram FV near 10 Clay Street, but details are unreadable.
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