Utah News Highlights From Salt Lake City and State
State military appointments include Dr George H Penrose named surgeon of the Utah artillery and Willard Young appointed colonel of the Second regiment U S volunteer engineers. The National Guard hospital corps is being expanded to maximum strength. A Salt Lake City church project costs $20000. A girl run over by a streetcar is expected to recover while a boy hunting pigeons was wounded and may die. Crop news reports near total barley harvest and a strong potato and sugar beet outlook. A bank robbery in Springville remains unsolved as suspects are pursued. Postal thefts and a theft at a Salt Lake law office are noted. A 6 year old boy died after being run over by a streetcar and amputations occur from injuries. Robberies and trials continue, with the Price posse and other authorities active. The state fiscal reports show May receipts at $5,484.92 and expenditures of $4, indicated balances. The Horticultural Society held demonstrations on fruit drying and spraying, urging strict enforcement of laws. Logan dairy progress includes a new creamery with rising cheese production. An accident involving a Rio Grande Western newsboy and a tram incident is recorded, as is a fatal childhood injury from a dropped fork in a West Jordan home.
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Washington dispatch details U S army forces for Santiago
The Washington correspondent reports with General Greely approval that 97 000 troops are en route from Tampa to Cuba for the Santiago operation. Infantry cavalry artillery engineers and signal corps form the force under General Shafter aboard ships Indiana Helena and Lomcroft. Landing expected Sunday or Saturday with ships carrying men and equipment toward Santiago de Cuba.
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Bombardment of Gatmanna Fort by American Squadron
Report describes a heavy bombardment by five American ships on Gatmanna fortifications in Gatmanera bay. Spanish artillery replied. most shots missed or fell short. Spanish defenders abandoned positions as residents fled. Information from the area notes plans for a final defense before possible fall to American forces.
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Spanish Cruiser Sunk in Battle Off Sentlage
A fragmentary dispatch reports the Spanish cruiser Mercedis sunk after bombardment off Sentlage. The vessel, built 1987 in Chimanga, displaced over 1000 tons, length 274 ft 10 in, beam 42 ft 7 in, draft 18 ft 5 in, with 2700 hp and a single propeller and crew of about 80.
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Attack on Santiago Threat Near New York Front
A special from Cape Thayuin says American forces and insurgents formed a junction near Bantigo and a land attack on the city is momentarily expected. The Spaniards report 2,000 seasoned troops at Santaga. Colonel Thenng, an Austrian artillery officer in Spanish service, was killed in the Monday bombardment of Bantigo harbor forts.
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Washington moves to define Philippines policy amid annexation push
Information from Manila and Washington shows the administration plans a firm policy to annex the Philippines. A revised tax and revenue system is being prepared, aided by Consul Williams and Vice Consul Durand, with completion near. The policy will be outlined to powers before further orders are issued.
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Expulsion of Spaniards in Ottawa Debate
Ottawa reports the government may deport Senor du Nose and Lieutenant Carraoza as alleged spies while Parliament retains expulsion authority. No formal decision seen and officials weigh foreign enlistment violations if they stay or depart.
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Third Manila Expedition Ships and Valuations
Dissociated dispatch lists ships for a Manila expedition including City of Paas Ohio Ind ios Victorian Olympim Arizony and others. It cites chartered vessels and government valuations for ships like City of Pekin and Sydney, with compensation terms if destroyed or lost in action.
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Spain and Cause Helpless Defeats Ration in War Comment
The weekly review discusses Hispano American relations and notes that the war’s outcome hinges on national unity and readiness. It cites Captain Hobson sinking the Merrimac and analyzes Spain’s potential revolutionary response, while also reporting U S congressional moves on public lands and park settlements.
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Bombardment of Santiago Forts Opens Spanish guns
Washington reports a fierce fleet bombardment of Santiago harbor with the fleet forming two columns off Morro Castle and silencing key batteries. No American casualties are recorded while Spanish defenses endure heavy damage and fortifications near Catalina and Estrella are crippled.
U S Troop Movements and Cuban Fighting Report
Admi ral Cervera dispatches US bombardment of fortifications at Banting o and along the coast. Six killed and 18 wounded aboard the Seinn Mercedes. Three officers killed and one officer with 17 men wounded among troops. Americans fire 200 shells. Bar racks suffer heavier damage. Washington reports bombardment at Santiago will hasten troop departure to Cuba and that fighting may begin soon with engined battalion likely first ashore despite siege trains and transport worries.
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Proclamation Sparks Philippine Native Administration Debate
A June proclamation by Aguinaldo outlines a plan for a native Filipino administration under an American protectorate with an advisory council while maintaining a dictatorship. It promises protection for European Chinese and Spanish noncombatants and calls for avoiding excesses as Senators weigh the proposal amid broader imperial questions.
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Pay Day for Utah town and Cavalry move noted
Reported distribution of nearly 1500 in gold silver and copper among Utah Vtnh artillery battalion and a $650 deposit arranged to send to parents. Linh Cavalry heads to Alasta with unclear embarkation timing tied to General Merritt, horses possibly shipped with or without equipment.
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