Utah News Briefs From Across The State And Coast
Governor Wells spoke on the Fourth of July in Logan as Utah artillery recruits arrived. San Francisco hosted reports of Springville producing about 1,000 quarts of strawberries. A fire in Park City led to insurance fines totaling $115,259. A horseman was killed at Thistle Junction by a Rio Grande train on June 27. The state crops appear excellent. Notable deaths include Otis GOA Tienns of Kelialnea in 1941 at age 77 and Andrew Hendstecleven a pioneer near Lavin. A curfew was discussed in Salt Lake for minors. A Salt Lake mining figure, Abihy, committed suicide in Los Angeles. The Mining Congress delegates from Utah prepare for exhibitions at the Golden Gate fair.
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Wells
Logan
Utah Artillery
San Francisco
Springville
Jpm
Edwards
Penns
Ivanis
Park City
Ole Madsen
Eleep Herder
Thistle Junction
Otis Goa Tienns
Kelialnea
Utah
FT Rawlins
Washington
Mra J OG Caine
Han Lionalaco
Inns
Mintng
Andrew Hendstecleven
Lavin
Diel
Failerate Club
Denver
Salt Lake
Mothera Congress
Saltii
Salt Lakes
Henry Scott
Luke
John O
Yenia
Golden Gate
Titchfield
Vielulty
Cavalry
Rough
Forturdel
Whitecotton
Provo
Harry Hayes
Pelican Mokmt
Lan Hein
Tages
Ld XS Abihy
Auicda
Los Angeles
Passon
Risdon Tron
Sao Pranelacu Maraldat
Sho
Hobson Leads Prisoners to Honor in Havana Return
Hobson and his men, captured during a daring raid on a Spanish ship, were welcomed home in New York and Havana with jubilant crowds. Admiral Wheelers forces and Captain Chadwick escorted them through parades and applause, while soldiers cheered the returning heroes at port and hospital stations.
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Beillint Toung Ofer
Ela Rave
Tulus
Richmond Uo Hobson
Santiago le Cuba
Chece
Enthusiasia
Dmigin Hobson
Hobson
Offier
Alabama
Estart
Ren
Molson
Vobson
Shatter Tiehnon
Lia
Government of Hawaii Vision for Federal Action Discussed
Reported discussions among senators and representatives reveal a tentative view that Hawaii may remain under U S authority for now with future congressionally funded action to address native issues and possible further measures. The meeting noted the president and others may select additional citizens to advise and that a commission’s recommendations for legislation would be sent to the Senate after adjournment. The Utah-related note mentions troop movements and health concerns with Lt. Col. Wheat leading, and Captain Cano departing San Francisco for a brief visit to Salt Lake City.
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Washington
Dawaiian
Vreai
Unita
Hawaii
Senate
Utell Dreipy
San Trancho
Utah
Anil
Mantin
Watsons Squadron Preparations for Eastern Campaign
War plans reviewed in Washington July set the route for Admiral Sampson to detach and lead a new eastern squadron. Ships to sail include the towns Oregon Newark Yosemite and several cruisers, with supply vessels to follow.
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Ptaatocn
Washington
Lhe
Vinita House
Tia Plang
Stutcoon
War Bond
Long
Sampson
Watsons
Cerveria
Town
Oregon
Newark
Alde Nemar
Dideanker
Yosemite
Gusar
Leontdig
Instin
Newarl Ato
Sampyon Sa
Disieig
Newport
Lankes
Jompklesrilia
Lamipton
Fall of Santiago seen in sight as negotiations stagnate
Dispatches describe a stalled truce with no word of surrender from Santiago. Reports say American forces hold the line while Washington and Madrid discuss terms. ammunition and food run low, though lines remain fortified and naval forces coordinate for a possible capitulation.
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Santiago de Cubs
Washington
Madrid
Santiago
Hobson
Floret
Sathigo
Sunlinge
Mlue
President signals stance on colored troops bill
Washington on July 8 the president told senators and representatives he opposed rushing to adjourn before the bill to raise two thousand colored troops passed. Clairman Hil of the military affairs committee met him and later said he believed the bill would be passed.
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Washington
Pepre
Congress
Clairman Hil
Smilitary Alliirs Committee
Limn
Kgisluthn
Annexation of Hawaii Passed by Senate on Party Lines
The Hawaii annexation resolutions were approved 42 to 41 in the Senate after lengthy debate. Senators from both parties joined in the decisive vote with applause and relief evident in the chamber as supporters celebrated the outcome.
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Waseda
Washington
Hawaii
Senate
House of Representativns
Hobsit
Mi Morrill
Vermont
Mi Thuaraton
Nebraska
Mi Spooner
Wisconsin
Dona Erata
Gounun
Maryland
MeLautin
Spain seeks peace with Cuba and Philippines amid rumor of talks
Madrid rumors claim Dolos Almodover de Rio and Senor Gamazo have full power to propose a suspension of hostilities as a prelude to peace talks. Spain reportedly favors independence for Cuba and the Philippines with the United States occupying Porto Rico and war indemnity settled. General Correa is named minister of war as events unfold at Katango.
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London
Madrid
Dolos Almodover de Rio
Senor Gamazo
Public Iostructiona
Publica Worta
Spain
Cuba
United States
Porto Mico
Correa Winister
Guy
Kantiago
Nacional
Fleeing from Santiago under siege and armistice talks
Reports from Santiago describe roads crowded with evacuees escaping bombardment while flags of truce flutter over walls. An armistice extension follows foreign consul requests as General Shafter seeks prisoner exchanges and aid for wounded Spanish officers.
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Washington
Tite
Santiago
Shafter
Shafter 9
Mobson
Prisoners Mutiny on Prison Cruiser Staryard
About fifty of four hundred Span… prisoners on the auxiliary cruiser Staryard attempted to escape. A hectic rush for hoeny ended when guards opened fire, wounding fifteen. several Americans were injured.
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Shafter
Staryard
Steeriga
Pix
Ko Americins
Shafter and Cuban Batteries Fortify Positions at Santiago
Dispatch from Santiago de Cuba reports General Shafter strengthening American lines to 800 yards from the city. Batteries overlook the harbor as dynamite charges and covert train operations aid the assault plan. Admiral Sampson’s fleet could bombard the harbor mouth and land troops to seize forts.
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Posithuna
Santiago de Cuba
Tinerca
Blanco
Madrid
Linares
Shafter
I. Kiameden
Pritieh
Lawtons
Wallett Alsupp
Santiago
Sampson
Losses at Santiago total seven hundred fifty in General Kent division
Washington July 9 The War Department reports General Shafter’s forces show heavy casualties by division with 1059 wounded in hospital at Siboney and 200 in hospital at Santiago. Tawton and Rens divisions list wounded missing totals. several officers killed wounded and missing across units. General Wheeler’s report not yet received. General Lawton’s division includes multiple infantry regiments and New York volunteers. General Lennes and Hates brigades contribute further unit totals.
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Kent
Washington
War Department
Shafter
Cleneial Wheelers
Sibomney
Tawtons
Rents
Tn Thates Abrigade
Sanen Signal Corps
Wheelers
Lawtons
United States Infantry
Massachusetts Volunteer
Lenis
United Stater Infantry
New York Volunteer
Hates
Cond
Kenta
United "States Infantry
Comment on Paris Party and Hawaii Annexation
The passage notes a daily growing American push toward Hawaii annexation and foreign policy expansion, contrasting with traditional values. Congress adjourned with little fanfare on July 4, the Senate quiet, the House lively, and mountain state legislators largely absent from closing ceremonies.
Hawaii Commission Members Seen For Judicial Post
The unidentified four commissioners and prominent figures Sen Cullen of Illinois Rep Hith of Illinois and President Dela of the Hawaiian republic are expected to be key members of the Hawaiian judiciary according to unofficial understandings. The report notes their possible roles and influence within the commission and upcoming judicial selections.
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Washington
Fwo
Cullen
Tlinois Sepsagte
Alabama
Tllinois
Dela
Hawaiian Judiciay
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Hgobson
Hirofs
Government OF Hawaii
Watsons Squadron
Negro Tahoops
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Philippines
Porto Rico
Rocha
Hulicts
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Ameria
Ito
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Mountain State
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Antler
Deslor
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M. Browne
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