Fall of Manila Imminent Insurgents Seize Philippine Power
An adviser from Manila via Hong Kong reports Spanish control collapsing in the Philippines. General Rena and about a thousand Spanish soldiers surrendered at Santa Cruz with similar capitulations at Laguna and Pampanga. Insurgents seek a republic under Anglo American tutelage and threaten harsh penalties for turncoats.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Philippine Islands
Rena
Santa Cruz
Laguna
Pampaga
Ti Ia
Dewey
Irene
San Juan
Trene
Philippines
William
Admiral Dewey
Fleet Reported At Sea From Cadiz To Cartagena
An agent at Gibraltar reports Admiral Camara's Guadix squadron ships Carlos V Pelayo Rapido Patriota Andaz Osado Proserpina Giralda Pelayo Colon with minister Alfonso XIT Canadonna Antonio Lopez Isla Panos Buenos Ayres and San Francisco left Cadiz on Thursday The first eleven sailed for Cartagena for orders while the last three carry troops The fleet appears headed toward African shores in the Weniteckanedt Bund area.
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Gibraltar
State Department
Camara’sa
Admiral Camara
Exchange Delay Brings No Hobson Trade Yet
From Havana comes word the Spanish government has not authorized the exchange of the Merrimac prisoners. The Yanez Pinzon relayed to an American warship that Captain General Blanco lacks authority to swap Naval Constructor Hobson and his companions for Spaniards held in the United States.
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Hobson
Hia
Havana
Merrimac
Yanez Pinzon
Blanco
United States
Congressman Underwood Introduces Hobson Honor Resolution
A Washington dispatch reports Representative Underwood of Alabama has introduced a resolution thanking Hobson and his crew and promoting Hobson to lieutenant commander. The resolution was submitted to Secretary Long before it was offered.
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Underwood
Alabama
Washington
Hobson
Congress
Mob murders five lynching suspects in Wetumpka Alabama
A Montgomery dispatch reports a mob seized five Black suspects near Wetumpka in Elmore county after the Carden couple were killed. Governor Johnston sent about ninety troops, but the mob carried the prisoners to the scene and hanged five men, whose bodies were shot full of bullets after four confessed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Carden
Garlee
Wetumpka
Elmore
Johnston
Dewey reports insurgents surround Manila and ships in harbor
Advices from Dewey to the Navy Department indicate little change in the siege of Manila on June 5 17 and that insurgents have surrounded the city. About 2500 Spanish prisoners are reportedly treated humanely. Twelve merchant vessels anchor in the bay with refugees under neutral guard. The squadron’s health is excellent and several warships from Germany Britain France and Japan are in port or expected. The Spaniards have lost and had vessels captured or destroyed including two protected cruisers five unprotected cruisers a transport and a serving vessel. The Manila transport and the gunboat Callao are cited among the captured.
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Dewey
Navy Department
Oayue
Hong Kong
Manila
Miles Praises Troops Upon Return From Cuba Invasion
Major General Miles arrives in Washington with staff Col Maus Major Davis and Col Greenleaf after directing the invasion force to Cuba. He commends the troops as a splendid body of men and lauds the regulars as the finest corps in the world for their development, efficiency, experience, discipline, marksmanship, and equipment.
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Washington
Miles
Maus
Davis
Greenleaf
Cuba
Details of Second Call for 75 000 Troops Publicized
Adjutant General Corbin disclosed the call for 75 000 troops. To fill regiments in the field requires 48 000 men. A partial apportionment lists Georgia one infantry regiment, Alabama two battalions infantry, Louisiana three light batteries artillery, Mississippi six infantry companies, North Carolina seven infantry companies, South Carolina two battalions infantry, Tennessee one infantry regiment, Texas one infantry regiment, Virginia two battalions infantry, West Virginia one infantry regiment.
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Corbin
Washington
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virgin
Augustinian Captain General’s Family Seized by Rebels
Hong Kong Times correspondent reports Manila advices dated June 18 state rebels captured the family of Captain General Augusti. Desertions among native regiments are said to have been followed by officers being massacred. Shanghai reports the Spanish archbishop from Manila reached there aboard the German troopship Darmstadt.
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Philippines
Hong Kong
London Times
Manila
H. M
Linnet
Augusti
Shanghai
Darmstadt
Arsenal at Columbia Opens Major Haversack Distribution Point
The U S arsenal at Columbia Tennessee becomes a key distributing point for arms and equipment. A large workforce fills an order for 50 000 haversacks for immediate delivery with munitions and guns shipped to camps daily. On Thursday 7000 Springfield rifles were sent to Chickamauga and the labor force is to be largely increased.
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Columbia
Tenn
United States Arsenal
Chickamauga
Congress
Grosvenor
Ohio
Manila
Madrid
Spain
Monet
China
Japan
Miles
Washington
Cuba
Havana
Palace
Merrimac
United States
Wolcott
Massachusetts
Sampson
Santiago
Morro
Hobson
Offcers
Shafter
Guba
Joseph Wheeler
J. I. Kent
Hawlins
Sumner
J. ©. Bates
B. M. Young
H. W. Lawton
A. B. Chaffee
Breckinridge
Philippines
Valencia
Pacific Whaling Company
San Francisco
Bombardment of Santiago: Morro Castle Shelled Again
Associated Press details a daylight bombardment of Santiago de Cuba by Rear Admiral Sampson’s fleet. Western batteries at Morro were wrecked, with heavy firepower from Massachusetts and Texas. El Morro held Hobson and Merrimac crew. Spanish losses described as heavy, and destroyers’ fate remains unclear.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
Sampson
Santiago de Qoulea
EL Morro
Hobson
Merrimac
Tha Dona
Teton
Massachusetts
Texas
Morro
New Orleans
New York
Oregon
Cervera
Ava
Veanvius
Catalonia Peace Manifesto Sways Spanish Press
Madrid newspapers publish a Catalan inhabitants manifesto urging peace with the United States. Washington officials initially regard it as significant but doubt Spain is moving toward a peace initiative. Sagasta ministry might pursue terms to avoid humiliation while retaining colonies, though officials see no current plan.
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Ferma
Spain
Madrid
Catalonia
Barcelona
United States
Washington
Sagasta
War Council Sets Steady Course for Spanish War Effort
A Washington dispatch reports President McKinley and top officials including Alger Long Miles Marklejohn Sicard and Mahan met to pledge adherence to the original campaign plan against Spain with possible minor changes. General Miles brings Florida troop updates and logistics notes as the plan aims to ready the army for rapid overwhelming use at short notice.
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Washington
Spain
War Council
MacKinley
Alger
Long
Miles
Marklejohn
Sicard
Mahan
Florida
Hayana
Dueh
Troops With Camara Reported in Cadix Pleat Transports
A special cable from Gibraltar reports six big transports accompanying the Cadix pleat. The dispatch notes troop movements amid ongoing tensions and a claim from the agent in Gibraltar detailing the arrangement and involvement of Camara forces.
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Cadix
Gibraltar
Trans-Atlantic Liners Carry Spanish Troops With Camara Fleet
Six trans Atlantic liners carrying 4,000 Spanish troops move with Admiral Camara's fleet. The convoy accompanies Camara as it advances, signaling a major deployment abroad.
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Camara
Will Use the Torch Citizens of Cuban Town Edge Edave
Cuban residents of Caimanera prepare to flee as they lay straw and oil in streets to burn homes. The town, four miles from Camp McCalla, lies under American naval guns. Desperation grows as famine and fear push residents to abandon houses and seek high ground.
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Caimanera
Camp MecCalla
Atricien
Candle Appointed Colonel of Third Georgia Regiment
Governor Atkinson names Colonel John F Candle of the Fifth Georgia Volunteers to command the Third Georgia Regiment United States Volunteers as it is raised. Remaining officers include lieutenant colonel two majors adjutant surgeon and other staff from a list of 700 to 1,000 applicants.
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Atkinson
John 5. Candle
Georgia Volunteers
Georgiaa
United States Volunteers
Cartoons In Berlin Mock Americas Militia
The Kladdernadatach in Berlin publishes cartoons insulting America and ridiculing the American militia. The Spanish consulate in Berlin calls for subscriptions to boost its relief fund and court circles are expected to respond generously.
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Kladdernadatach
Berlin
America
Many Applicants Selected For Regular Army Second Lieutenant
A Washington dispatch reports Adjutant General Corbin announced 195 young men chosen for appointment as second lieutenants in the regular army to fill vacancies created by a three battalion infantry reorganization and the addition of one second lieutenant to all batteries. Each man must undergo a thorough examination of his mental and physical qualifications.
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Washington
Corbin
France Without Cabinet After Moliney Ministry Resigns
Paris dispatch says Ribot informed President Faure he cannot form a cabinet to replace the Moline ministry. Faure accepted the resignation on June 16, ending the Moline administration after consultations with Petrel Sarrien and Dupuy.
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Paris
MM. Petrel
Sarrien
Dupuy
Ribot
Fanre
Moline
Faure
Fever Is Confined in McHenry Yellow Fever Case
Official dispatches from McHenry Mississippi report that the yellow fever is confined to McHenry. Surgeon Murray notes cooperation of residents and daily house to house inspections. Authorities remain hopeful though cautious about danger passing.
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McHenry
South
Marine Hospital Service
Washington
Murray
Miss
Penne
Flour Mills Close Down in Milwaukee Market Slowdown
Unsteady flour market forces four of Milwaukee’s large mills to close. only two remain open on short time. Market instability cited as cause, with shutdown likely until market stabilizes.
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Milwaukee
Cadiz Pleet Again Reserve Squadron Sails For Unknown Destination
Madrid Thursday reports the Spanish reserve squadron has left for an unspecified destination. Minister of Marine Captain Am on was aboard one ship during the departure and is expected to return after delivering final instructions to Adira Camara as the fleet reaches open sea.
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Spain
Madrid
Thoraday
Amon
Aduira Camara
After the Lynchings in Elmore County Alabama
The Montgomery speci reports that serious consequences will follow the Elmore county jail assault and hanging. Governor Johnston has ordered the circuit solicitor to Wetumpka to identify all participants and to indict them for murder, with vigorous prosecution anticipated.
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Montgomery Speci
Elmore County
Ala
Johnston
Judicial Circuit
Elmore
Wetumpka
Stenographer for General Lee Killed by Lightning at Beach
A Jacksonville special reports James T. Gatewood, private stenographer to General Lee of the Seventh Army Corps, was struck by lightning at Pablo Beach Sunday afternoon. The bolt struck from a clear sky, hitting the base of the brain and traveling down the spine, killing him.
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Jacksonville
Pablo Beach
James T. Gatewood
Lee
Seventh Army Corps
Gatewood
War News From Cuba and Manila Fronts Echo Madrid Unrest
Reports describe Cuban coast actions near Santiago with 8 000 Spanish regulars and 2 000 home guards blocking routes while US Admiral Sampson targets Santiago fortifications. Manila tidings worsen Madrid mood as ships and troops move for the Philippines and oceans. Major General Miles returns from Cuba and new warships join the fleet.
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Santiago
Georgians Reach Chickamauga First Regiment at Camp Thomas
Georgia soldiers pitched tents on Chickamauga battlefield Saturday after trains brought them to Chattanooga and were held at the depot until daylight. High officers who witnessed the arrival praised the First Georgia as a potential pride of the army at Chickamauga.
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Camp Thomas
Georgia
Chickamauga Battlefield
Chattanooga
Chickamauga
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