Merritt Off as Military Governor Heads to Philippines
San Francisco June 29 The speedy Newport departs with Major General Merritt the military governor of the Philippines and staff aboard. A large crowd sees off the vessel signaling the departure as the ship aims to intercept transports bound for Manila.
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San Francisco
Bidamer
Neqwport
Bexrog
Ger. Wertey Merritt
Philippines
United States
Ar Giery Ood
Pital Weed Stenal Corps
Martin
Mirritt
Assoe Heer
Newert Dewe
Reiden
Newport
Sandati
Vevey
Murouty
Manila
Captures A Whole Fleet by an American Vessel in Cuban Waters
Reports state in June 1898 that an American vessel seized a fleet in Cuban waters near Juragua and Sibgady, with forts hindering pursuit. The article notes miners near Agdadores and a railroad line to Juragua, amid official reports and cautious naval movements.
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Cuban
Associated Presnavara
Juragua
Sibgady
Agdadores
Fire of warships sighted off Coloma Punta in June clash
Reconnaissance reports a Spanish gunboat Ardila exchanging fire with four strange steamers seen near Coloma Punta Cortes Coyaein. An American warship pursued Ardila while a rival vessel reportedly captured ships Nemesia Amistad and Manuelita before abandoning crews. The incident ends with questions about flags and the fate of pilots and crews aboard the captured vessels.
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Ardila
Coloma Punta
Cortes
Coyaein
Ardiiie
Blue Sea
Ardisia
Hud
Sion Nemesia
Batabano
Amistad
Manuelita
Cointa
Luz
Jacinto
Cne
Joaquin Pernandex
Lia
Lux
Jacinte
Nemesia
Manuella
Punta de Piedras
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
Key West
General Merritt Aims for Manila Arrival
Major General Merritt plans to reach Manila by late July or early August and will coordinate with Admiral Dewey on a joint attack on Manila. He will become governor with minimal ceremony, guaranteeing freedom of worship while stating property may be confiscated to counter Spanish claims.
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San Francisco
Merritt
Manila
Greene
Dewis
Munkin
Ateu
Spain
War Dept limits food donations to Army hospitals
The War Department told the Associated Press that gifts of delicacies to soldiers in the field will no longer be encouraged. President and Secretary of War Abgrs approve sending future donations to hospitals where they will be most needed.
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Washington
War Department
Hia
Associated Press
Hay
Secretary of War
Agao H
Georgia Democrats Nominate Ticket At State Convention
Atlanta June 29 The state Democratic convention met last night to formalize the ticket selected at the primaries. The slate includes Governor Allen D. Candler Secretary of State Phillip Cook Treasurer Wm Spear Comptroller General W A Roe of Agriculture O J Turner Prison Commissioner D P J Glenn Attorney General J A Reynolds.
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Alanta
Tune
Jone
Allen BD. Candler
Ot Ecate
Phillip Cook
Treaster
Spear
W. A. Ae Os
Sariculture
O. 3
Prison Ceramlestoner
S Turner
J. Glenn
J. Reli
McKinley Receives Honorary Doctor of Laws at Yale
President William McKinley was awarded the honorary degree of doctor of laws by Yale University in New Haven on June 29. The report also notes the Nickerson Normal College charter and lists its first directors: B. Smith, George Tur bush, L. C. Brown, W. P. Hendry, W. E. Detter, J. A. Witeon, and J. E. Jaack som.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Wm. McKinley
United States
Nickerson Normal Colleg
Nickerson Formal College
Nikerson
B. Smith
George Turbush
L. C. Brown
W. P. Hendry
BE. Detter
J. A. Witeon
J. E. Jaacksom
Pando's Army Coming
Washington reports Spanish forces of about 5,000 with pack trains advancing toward Santiago, with 8,000 American troops assembling for a general advance. June 29 dispatches describe Shafter’s plans, Cuban aid, and naval actions around Guantanamo and Cabra bays as preparations push forward.
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Washington
Shafter
War Department
Manaanillo
Santiago
Guame
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Sampson
Army moves after three days' rations reach front
Delay in forward movement stems from subsistence stores not reaching front quickly. An advance will be ordered once every man has three days' rations in his knapsack, possible when wagon trains can pass. Bridge builders near completion. first wagon train will pass this afternoon, with more in 2-3 days. Also reported water supply cut in Santiago, potentially placing the city at our mercy. General Wheeler submits his official report on the clash between Spaniards and Col. Young's and Col. Wood's commandos. officers praised. no warrant for Brooke ambush claim.
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Camp Thomas Chickamauga National Mujitasy Park
Bas
Camp Thomas
Amedy
Avitade Uy
Privives
Elile
Erm
Atlantic
War Department
Chicka- Mamiea
Paanpa
Wortild Doubtlces
Third Corpe
Alfred G Hennett
Missouri
Wm. . Nobie
New York
TL HH. Harding
Alt. Johnsen
Vermont
Purple
Tennessee
W. S. Robinson
George W. Cleveland
Cheris Wiliams
Leroy W. Grown
Tannedsee
Howard Carroll
Moore
Sam
Crane Wilder
Pew
Sree
The
Nisrh
Washington
Navy Department
Elvide
Admiral Sampson
Santiago
Texas
Marblehead
Suwanee
Guantaramo
Clentyegos
Trent
Marlow
Powell
Hart
Cabatas Bay
Lieut
Harlow
Cadut
Coxenalgs O'Donnell
Blo
Garett
Hebi
Aourradores
Garcia
Sind
Guantanamo
McCale
McCall
Shafter
Rabi
Hawrer
Ehote
Copright
Associated Press
Rio Goama
Associate Press
Dauntless
Vie Port Antonld
Jamaica
Santiago de Cubs
Kent
Hawkins
Pearson
Worth
Lawton
Wheeler
Hell
Rio Guama
Buntiago de Cub
Sevilla Hills
Ia Briesiie
Dares
Juragoa
Siboney
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Col. Young
Col. Wood
Indignation Over Spanish Captain Rescue Amid Manila Battles
Reports from Port Townsend describe American sailors and officers outraged by the Spanish captain of the Callaa being court martialed for cowardice and saved by Commodore Dewey. The dispatch details Manila’s unrest, provision shortages, and anticipated clashes as U S forces near Manila. It also recounts a Japanese account of Mr Vincent, an American superintendent in Cebu, narrowly spared after rebels condemned him to death during a bombardment.
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Townshend
Columbia
Manila
Callaa
Manila Bay
Dewey
Masila
Manila Tay
Barule
Augustic
Spain
Mr. Vincent
Cebu
Vincent
Refugees Aboard Gulf of Martaben After Ruined Building
A ruined building scene led to the crew aiding Philippine refugees as they boarded the British steamship Gulf of Martaben bound for Singapore. The vessel carried a number of refugees seeking passage to the colony.
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Gulf of Martaben
Singapore
War revenue stamps arrive in Topeka banks
Stamps under the new wartime revenue law reach Topeka banks tomorrow and will later be sold at the post office and by express telegraph offices for exclusive use. Only 2 cent stamps arrived today, with higher denominations expected later. banks, express and telegraph firms take a 1 percent handling profit. Topeka banks may print two cent stamps on checks, and Hall Printing seeks government authority as a potential national printer after submitting a report on $150,000 in matters requiring stamps last year.
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Topeka
Internal Revenue Office
Leavenworth
Express
Central National Bank
United States
Chleago
Hall Printing Company
Curtis
Topeka Printing Company
U1 Government Printing House
Senate approves thanks to Hobson and crew
The senate passed a resolution extending congressional thanks to naval constructor Hobson with an amendment listing his crew. It marks the first time Congress recognizes men below commissioned officer rank.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Hobson
Spaniards Ready to Fight to Death in Manila Warfront
Dispatches from Manila dated June 24 report Spaniards determined to battle to the end as American troops approach. Desperate land and sea fighting expected, with warships reportedly preventing further calamity. Prince Henry of Prussia said to be aboard a battleship amid the tension. Insurgent leader General Asunalde says Captain General Augusil’s family, prisoners at Panpaiga, are well treated.
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Madrid
Manila
Maria
Er Jun
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Asuinalde
Augusil
Tis
Panpaiga
Reyuan Government Refuses Spanish Fleet Coal at Port Bald
In Cairo on June 29 the Reyuan government stated it would not permit the Spanish fleet to coal at Port Bald, marking a clear restriction against coal operations by the Spanish vessels in that port.
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Cairo
Egypt
Reyuan
Port Bald
Senate Approves Land Purchase at Pearl Harbor
The senate adopted an amendment to the deficiency appropriations bill authorizing $145,000 for the purchase of land in Pearl Harbor and for dredging a channel in the Hawaiian Islands.
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Pearl Harbor
Washington
Senate
Todaa
Hawaiian Islands
Capron Cousin Recalls Brave Captain of Topeka Lineage
Captain Allyn K. Capron, a regular cavalry officer killed near Santirgy on Friday, once lived in Topeka. His cousin Otis M. Capron recalls a boyhood with Lincoln School ties, farm life east of the Santa Fe shops, and a penchant for hunting. The Capron family has a long military tradition dating to Captain Capron’s great grandfather William Capron and his brothers Os and Gilbert.
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Topeka
Allyn K. Capron
Santirgy
Otis M. Capron
Allyn
Lincoln School
Santa Fe
Fourth Street
Parker
Capt. Capron
Willam Capron
Gilbert
William Capron
Graves Marked for Identification of War Dead
Washington June 2 The war department posts a bulletin announcing graves of the dead are marked to prevent mistakes. Health of the Army is remarkably good with fewer than 150 sick today. From Siboney June 27 Secretary of War Ruell Alper reports the command’s overall health as excellent and the wounded in good condition.
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Washington
War Department
Playa del Este
Rulsell A. Alper
Wir
Siboney
Tampi
Igned
Shaptes
Weahington
Shurter
Mon bin
Bias I Sinaly
Igrid
Alger
Sterstary
Ralguitd
Cuba
Capron Family Valor Cited After Fierce Cuban Campaign
Major General Miles pays tribute to Captain Capron a brave leader linked to the Rough Riders and Seventh Cavalry with ties to Admiral Porter family and Fort Myer. His brothers and relatives suffer losses as the war in Cuba unfolds confirmations relay military duty and tragic ends.
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B.A. Capron
William
Alyn K. Capri
Allyn Capron
Gen Shafter
Santiago
Vielo
Iot
Washington Barracks
Filswife
Capron
Seventh United States Cavalry
Arizona
Roush Riders
Fifth Infantry
Seventh Cavalry
Flattsburg
N.Y
Twenty-first Infantry
Vincent
Fort Myer
Admiral Porter
Reccased
Carlisle Porter
Marine Corps
Miles
Ellsworth
Alexandria
Grebble
Tig Hethet
Winthrop
Battle of
Five Forks
Cannon
Eoldier
Fort Sill
Rough Riders
Wood
Pope Grieved by Spanish American War News
Rome reports the pope, aged and nervously prostrated, is greatly affected by the war and his physicians see no alarm. In Gibraltar, Cabrita Point defenses advance with 280 engineers arriving and a 1,500 strong Valencia regiment plus horse artillery ordered to prepare for deployment.
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Rome
Spain
Gibraltar
Cabrita Point
Sigecitas
Valencia Regiment
San Roque
NO COAL FOR SPAIN
A Cairo dispatch reports Egypt will not supply coal to the Spanish fleet. Nine thousand tons are aboard the Spanish colliers Cavadonge San Francisco and Colon, with Port Said warned any refusal to release coal will be enforced. Admiral Camara reduces demand from 10 000 to 1 000 tons, while cautioning Egyptian waters will be protected. Warships Buenos Ayres Coton Teta De Panay and Cayadongs shift to a safe berth as Isla Luzon transports prepare.
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New York
Cairo
Egypt
Cavadonge
San Francisco
Colon
Hus
Port Sai
Carmara
Camar
Gus Tefucala
Iurt
Lant
Buenos Ayres
Coton
Teta de Panay
Cayadongs
Isla Luzon
Isla de Luzon
GENEROUS KANSANS Camp Merritt Guards Civilian Access
An armed guard remains around Camp Merritt hospital restricting civilian inside the enclosure. Medical precau tion orders govern sanitation. Soldiers and families describe shifts and the return of many homeward bound workers.
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San Francisco
Jane
Hoewital
Camp Merritt
Heressier Po
Kensov Regiment
Elise
Coe
Kantow
Thale
Tear
Solkiiere
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Honolulu
Chicago
Chiva
Epoute
Marilia
Adrairn Dewes
Irerlor
Ent
General Merritt
Georgia
M'Kinley
Yale
Pando
Shafter Hug
Germany
Augusti
Pittsbore Dispatch
A. K. Capron
Quasina
O M. Capron
Camara
Monsey
Hoeavy Maile
Bmterritt
Hamilton Bull
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