Utah News Roundup: Farms, Recruits, and Crime
Utah report covers Lehi growth and 245 volunteers for second era troops, Uintah county valuation rise, Ogden Chinese restaurant fines, strong cotton crops near St George, a Salt Lake blind cyclist, Army enlistments and Fort Douglas postings, post surgeon appointment at Fort 14 NWM, canal completion near George, Mercur housing growth, and various crimes and local incidents including a Juneau-like dispatch about Alaska and a Vernal murder verdict dispute.
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Battle near Bandago harbor defenses attacked by twelve warships
Advices from Nayts report twelve warships including the New York bombarding Bandago harbor entrances. Fortifications at Morro Castle La Socapa and Punta Carda face heavy fire with limited maneuver space. Officials doubt a battle would occur given the dangers and fortifications.
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Washington
New York
Bandago Harbor
Morro Castle
la Socapa
Punta Carda Itia
la Soraps
Punta Carda
Cerveras
Bolleré Circum Atence
Schley
Engagement near Santiago Harbor reported by Cape Hayti
Advices from Cape Hayti describe heavy firing as twelve American warships engage forts near the channel to Santiago harbor. Early dispatches indicate American advantage, with combat ongoing between ships, forts, and Spanish forces aiming to control the harbor.
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Pape Hayti
Santiago
Punta Cardala
Santiogo
Bantiago
Porto Rico
War secretary seeks funds for harbor and defense measures
The War Secretary backs a 150000 appropriation for Manila harbor torpedo defense, a 149000 pneumatic dynamite battery for San Francisco harbor, and 10000 for rang and position Avera. In Jacksonville Georgia General Fitzhugh Lee receives a warm, unformal welcome amid a crowd at the station.
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Washington
Manila Harbor
Ehippine Islands
San Francisco Harbor
Rang
Naval debate on mine warfare at Santiago harbor
The article describes cautious Spanish defenses at Santiago with Commodore Schley endorsing restraint against reckless assaults. It notes mine existence, Army engineers interest in laying mines, and navy plans to destroy them. It also covers the Tolland torpedo boat owners seeking tests, the navy's privateering concerns, and proposed use of the Molland for dives under naval orders.
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Washington
Schley
Army Engineers
Navy
Sampson
Ermall Boati
Tolland
Santiago Harbor
Navy Department
Molland
Sinking of Merrimac and Naval Moves Across Santiago Channel
Reports confirm the sinking of the Merrimac in the Santiago Channel by design after a collision with a Spanish force, with seven crew captured. The channel remains narrow, limiting harbor entry, while blockading ships prepared for wider duties. Silver coinage and war bonds votes were taken in Congress, approving treasury coinage of silver bullion and issuing bonds to fund the war, with party lines and specific figures noted. General Merritt at San Francisco was urged to speed Philippine expedition departure as orders push to sail promptly.
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Souttago
Nota Crumes Ag
Atime
Covora
Santiago Harbor
Hampton Roads
Merrimac
T M Miller
Treasury
Alirich
Rep. RI
Gnance Committee
Oge
Hendlicanos
Aeven
Jay Lindsay Mitchell
Murphy
Mirhy le AO
Saistank
Meakotionn
Merritt
San Franciaco
Department
SIOSBEE AT SANTIAGO CAPTAIN Sigsbee RELATES BLOCKADE TALES
In an interview from Santiago New York June 4 the US auxiliary cruiser St Paul commanded by Captain Sigsbee describes coal raiding by Spanish ships and several encounters near the harbor mouth. He notes the Spaniards were bottled up at Santiago and details a prize capture of the Restormel with coal onboard.
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Bigbee
Sigabes
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Bandaga de Cuba
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Adgratral Cerverta Squadron
Bunce
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Restormel
Wille
Santiago
Schley
Washington
Ha Bor
Ah Walute
Bound to the Stake Tolramuitiy Ta Fouislans Outrage Riot
A mob gathers near Shreveport to burn a Black man named Street tied to a post on the railroad, with a minister and local lawyers speaking as flames consume him. Street’s alleged victim is recovering, and officials vow no tolerance for such crimes in the community. A second report notes U.S. military plans to push expeditions toward Santiago and Loreto Jes, aiming to overwhelm the enemy and hasten a final war termination.
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Thoyline
Vicksburg
Shreveport Pantle
Will'am Street
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Sarish
Ile
Lutsida
Nawmet John Htvdes
Steet
War Department Plans 76,000 Troops for Cuba and More
Washington reports a formal plan to mobilize 76,000 additional volunteers for Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines. Secretary Alger to the House Speaker outlines General Samuels and War Department aims, including 70,000 to Cuba, 20,000 to land immediately, and rest as ready. The announcement signals expansion of forces and reorganization to fill depleted regiments.
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Congress
Washington
United States
Alger
House
Smdlow
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Porto Riso
Philippines
Porto Rico
Cuba
Thaorder
Tesdays
Omaha Exposition Opened With National Parade of 100000
Omaha's trans Mississippi exposition dedication featured a 3 mile civic parade with 100000 attendees, bands from 100 states, and a ceremonial electric start as President McKinley activated a power line to inaugurate machinery hall marking the opening day.
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National Marine
Mid West
Machinery Hall
McKinley
White House
Ufe
Utah troops receive citizen support from Salt Lake City
The Utah artillery and cavalry gain $1400 from Salt Lake City citizens for comfort items for local men. Additional monthly 1 per map contributions will be added to fund government issued comforts. Colonel Jones of the Idaho Battalion received a handsome saber donated by Blackfoot citizens. Major Poote of the Wyoming Battalion is informed ordnance shipped and arriving soon.
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Utah Artillery and Cavalry
Eitizens
Sul Lakes City
Jones
Idaho
Citizies
Blackfoot
Poote
Wyoming
Avery
Hawaiian Annexation Resolutions To Be Debated In House
Washington June 2 An understanding has been reached to consider the Hawaiian resolutions in the house next week under a special rule. They will be reported after passage of the revenue bill or when the Senate has renounced a point that would not delay the revenue bill’s disposal. Key West, La June 2 A warship from the blockade reports eight ships approaching Havana within five miles. The commander states Morro Heights fortifications are being constructed and a steam donkey ships earth and sand day and night.
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Fio
Santiago
Cals
Unite States
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Porto
House
Senate
Hous
Key West
Havana
Morro Heights
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