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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1898

Page

2

Utah News: Prohibition Town and Civilian Ventures

A broad Utah roundup notes Lehi’s prohibition status after the last saloon closed, preparations for Fourth of July festivities in Manila, and Salt Lake City’s power company planning to extend wires by July 1. Reports cover a wagon crash, recruiting for Utah cavalry, state engineering politics, accidents, and local mining incidents.

Utah Toole County Manila Tulu Lehi Aloads Pronto Salt Lake Oglen Wandman Aingut Biatha Utah Power and Wheetsia Tight Company Sinnett Kimball Cobb Utah Cavalry San Pranciaco John Q Cannon Turveys Regiment Catinon

Awful Plight of Spaniards in Manila War Crisis

June 18 dispatch from Manila via Hong Kong reports food shortages crippling Spanish garrisons. Gunboats fail to supply the city as insurgents press from the Pasig area. many Spaniards surrender or are captured, with negligible aid and widespread starvation.

Manila Hongkong Alyo Pasig Cue Lodis

Utah Cavalry Arrives at Camp Merritt with Recruits

Honor Utah Cavalry led by Kimball and Cobb arrives at Camp Merritt with eighteen new Utah recruits. The total strength reaches 200. Red Cross belly bands distributed to troopers. Manila-bound troops return to Presidio. Cavalry to guard General West in the Philippines.

Merritt San Tyannavo Joneem Lieutinant Kimball Sergeant Cobb Slyate Brattain Utah Will Tarpetta Red Cross Society of Salt Manila Presidio Calnes Utah Cavalry Weitt Philippines

Recruits to Join Sheridan Regiment Camps in Chicago

Fifty recruits for eight companies of the second regiment arrive at Sheridan barracks as United States engineers designate The Tort as rendezvous for the first two battalions The eight companies will draw engineers from Cincinnati Springfall Ohio Indianapolis Chicago St Paul and Omaha with officers chosen from central west engineering talent.

Chicago Sheridan United States Engineers Cincinnati Springfall Ohio Indianapodla Paul Omaha Central West

Marines Reinforced By Cuban Forces Near Santiago

Washington reports a surge of U S Marines reinforced by 14400 Cuban troops under General Robl and Teat, surrounding the Spanish stronghold. Admiral Sampson dispatch notes Tacón sector around Accermaderos eight miles from Santiago as a timely joint operation nearing success.

Washington Haseen Wir Sa Vloea Crest Hill Safa Garela Ant Robl Disciowe Sampson Shafter Teat Santiago

Marines Attack Spanish Camp Near Amer Position

Washington reports a joint force led by Lieutenant Colonel Huntington attacked a Spanish camp five miles from American lines, destroying the only local well and killing about 460 Spaniards. One American marine was wounded, four Cubans harmed, with at least 400 Spanish engaged amid guerilla tactics.

Washington Huntington Labondi Amerian

Work of the Scouts at Guantanamo

Dispatch reports from Camp McGalla Guantanamo dated June 15 describing night actions near ravines. Seventeen Spanish prisoners including an officer taken, 100 Mauser rifles and 10 000 rounds of ammunition captured, and 100 Spanish soldiers killed with 200 wounded after three engagements. Spanish blockhouse and telegraph station destroyed, cutting moves to Guan tanamo and Santiago.

York McGalla Guantecamo Larbo Aelack Guantanamo Santiago

Joseph Leitera Takes Charge of Petersie Affairs in Chicago

In Chicago on June 106 Joseph Leitera, the father, assumes control of all Petersie affairs. He will settle obligations and collect accounts as the Wheat market eyes possible relief from debts. The final transfer from younger trackers Pelter was completed, removing uncertainty and easing market concerns.

Chicago Joseph Leitera Fatlhkee Fetter Haa Hhis Napoleon Tr Theckler Pelter Joseph Telter Scuccitora

Exchange proposal on Hobson prisoners after sunk american ship

Government authorizes Governor Blane to consider exchanging Lieutenant Hobson and other prisoners captured when the Merrimac was sunk near Santiago de Cuba. Papal nuncio held long talks with the British colonial minister in Queroo.

Madrid Jener Blaneto Hobson Santiago de Cuba Sunor Queroo Minster

Navy Report Details Santiago Harbor Mission Distress

The Washington Navy Department summarizes a detour by Lt Blue after inspecting Santiago de Cuba harbor and notes Spanish forces attacking Guantanamo with four marine casualties. Surgeons report suggests injuries from steel bullets rather than machetes, per Sampson's account.

Washington Navy Department St Kichalas Blue Santiago de Cuba Guintanamo Gibbs Samison Sampsons

Madrid report on peace talks and Santiago attack rumors

Lha minister says Spain has not taken steps toward peace negotiations and has not confirmed a third attack on Santiago. War minister Correa reports Manila’s defense stronger than expected with 200 dogmex and 19 long range guns. Carranza letter incident leads to Canada exit orders for Carranza aides.

Madeld Lha Atfans Almodevardo Rio Monspiupir Santiago Correa Manila Tle Augusta Senor du Rea Washington Corranzt Canada Carranza Minister of Marine

Promotion for Sampson Sparks Navy Rank Rise

Acting Near Admiral Sampson overseeing West Indies operations is to become a commodore on the old province as Rear Admiral Kirkland retires. Promoted further, Sampson may reach rear admiral, with Congress’ actions possible to extend the rank. Reports from Berlin note German risk in challenging the U.S. near Miol and Chou estempts. Also, Utah cavalry pay details reveal monthly remuneration for officers and enlisted men through June 3.

Washington Sampson West Indies Provinse William A Kirkland Mare Island Cal Navy Yard Santiago de Cubs San Juan Porto Rico Bampsonia Nnless Congress Ball

Wyoming era notes and police court items from the West

Northwest notes show Miss Stella Reel of Cheyenne named superintendent of Indian Schools. Reports include arrests in Victor and Helena for mail thefts, fines for animal abuse, troop horse matters, a fatal accident from a ladder fall, a naval cadet appointment for a Wyoming student, road washouts near Casper, a bear attack in Wyoming, a serious horse kick injury in Montana, a penitentiary escape, rail and mining incidents, and local officials appointments including custodians and sheriffs.

Lstella Reel Cheyenne Io Projects Virginia Nev Certian Percy Winters Linnk Vase Helena Mail Leoves Victor Golo Albert Ackerman Costa Col. Teniey

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