Spanish gunboat and Dewey cited in wartime jibe
The Weekly Call from Illinois notes a Spanish gunboat guarding Cavite in Manila Bay, with Admiral Dewey seen as taking charge. It mocks Edna Whitney Lane and jokes about hard tack for soldiers, while predicting Turkish retreats by July 10. It also discusses potential U S gains if Cape Verde fleet engagement succeeds and lists foreign locomotive orders since April 1 including Spain, China, Australia, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavite
Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
Mounted Riflemen designation chosen for Roosevelt’s men
The New Yorkers chose Mounted Riflemen as the gilt edged title for Col. Roosevelt's men, a choice that provoked strong opposition from Texans who preferred a harsher label fitting a rider to the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roosevelt
Spanish ambassador claims Cristobal Colon sole warship at Santiago
The Spanish ambassador in London asserts Cristobal Colon is the only major warship at Santiago de Cuba and, likely to stall troop transports to Santiago and Puerto Rico, seeks to delay departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cristobal Colon
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Porto Rico
Missouri governor offers Bryan colonelcy in Missouri volunteers
The Missouri governor proposes a colonelcy for William J. Bryan in a prospective Missouri regiment. The offer is seen as a compliment to Bryan but viewed by candidates as a reflection on local aspirants for eagle rank and their patriotism or ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
William J. Bryan
Missouri Volunteers
Bryan
Klondike interest wanes as Teslin rail plan cited
The Klondike shows little interest since the war began while the Canadian Pacific plan to open the Lake Teslin route with 145 miles of narrow gauge rail attracts scant notice. Gold output estimates this summer range from about 25 million dollars to 10 million, with some doubters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Canadian Pacific
Lake Teslin
Mint
Sunday schools in the United States and Canada
The notice claims over 150000 Sunday schools with 14000 members in the U S and Canada. It notes three year gains averaging 8335 annually, totaling 450000 members, about nine new schools and 1200 members per day, arguing against views that Sunday schools are fading away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Teachings From Manila War Lesson In Mercy And Humiliation
The American admiral at Manila is forced to intervene to save the life of an enemy who surrendered his ship when no other option remained. The world nations may note the mercy shown, which contrasts with Spain's past and potential downfall in light of recent humiliation and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Manila
Spain
Apo
Philippines Tax Control Entered by War Fortune
The Philippines tax control is framed as a wartime fortune affecting U S policy. The text argues the Philippines were not sought for territory but their islands, under a wartime rival, forced actions due to Manila as a base and Pacific commerce threats. The outcome, it says, will be shaped by future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
United States
Pacific
Manila
Congressional Proceedings in Senate and House Briefs
In the Senate on the 31st the day was spent in speech making with no progress on the war revenue bill. The House passed several private bills and a Lake Francis bridge project for Lake City Arkansas, plus a Alaska civil law codifying joint resolution. Progress toward the war revenue measure continued on the 1st and 2nd, with amendments debated and votes recorded. The House also passed the urgency deficiency bill for army and navy needs and many pension and relief bills, including a 103-year-old widow’s pension. Personal notes include Gen Nelson Miles arriving in Tampa, actor Thomas Keene’s death, and movements of Gen Francis Greene and Brig. Gen Arthur MacArthur. Spies Castellanos and Miller were captured and jailed in Atlanta.
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Senate
House
Lake Francis
Lake City
Ark
Alaska
Joe Wheeler
Allison
Army
Navy
Cuba
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Nancy Berger
Pennsylvania
Nelson A. Miles
Tampa
Fla
Washington
Thomas Keene
New York
Francis V. Greene
Wesley Merritt
Philippine Islands
Chicago
San Francisco
Greene
West Point
Gear
Committee On Pacific Railroads
St. James Gazette
Wm. E. Gladstone
Atlanta
Castellanos
Atlantic
Miller
Fort McPherson
Crimes and Casualties In Potteries Murder and Escape
Frederick Hall a crate maker in Burslem England murdered his wife and five children with a billhook then killed himself. George West alias Charles Rivers escaped from jail in South Bend Indiana after being convicted of robbing the South Bend National Bank of 15600 dollars.
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Frederick Hall
Burslem
Terrific windstorm devastates Aberdeen and Racine zoo
A fierce windstorm tore through Aberdeen South Dakota wrecking many windows and minor buildings, unroofing the Wisconsin House and demolishing Northwestern railroad coal sheds. In Racine elephants escaped and killed John Anderson, elephant keeper, prompting a chase by officers and townspeople.
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Aberdeen
la. m
Wisconsin House
Northwestern Railroad
John Anderson
Wallace Bros.’ Circus
Racine
Wis
Senate Passes War Revenue Bill 38 to 32 in Eight Hours
Condensed telegrams report a Senate vote on the war revenue measure after eight hours of debate with most amendments rejected. House session brief with a bill protecting homesteaders who enlist. Other items note Northern Pacific liner Victoria arriving at Tacoma with orient unrest, U S gunboat Marietta's uneventful voyage, and volunteers for the Santiago operation. Also listed are bank changes in New York, a dynamite package at New York post office, a death in Kobe of Captain Gridley, and a rumor of President Herreraaux's assassination in San Domingo.
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Senate
House
United States
Victoria
China
Japan
Tacoma
Wash
Orient
Loyange
Kinchou District
Canton
Marietta
Key West
Fla
San Francisco
Oregon
Wuern
Sampson
Merrimac
Cervera
Santiago
Associated Banks of
New York City
van Wyck
Navy
Pepe Geteles
Kobe
Chas. V. Gridley
Olympia
Dewey
PresidentHerreaux
San Domingo
Illinois State News Deaths and Civil War Era Updates
Illinios notices report deaths of prominent citizens including Mrs Susan Houser East St Louis lawyer Benj Fridley and Elizabeth Gandy. Reports note an arrival of potatoes and onions for Governor Tanner’s troops at Camp George H Thomas. Draper indicted for perjury after killing Hastings in 1897. Masonic fort Gage celebration planned for St Johns day at Fort Gage. Giffords fare well reception before Corea mission. Slauson resigns for Ann Arbor. Cox to succeed. Library metrics for Decatur itemize books, visitors, and busts of Oglesby Barnes. Convicts donate to Maine memorial. New Dew Mining reports rich Galena lead. pacer Guinette dies. Accidental shooting of a boy in Carlinville. Damages assessed to Springfield fairgrounds. Wheat crop outlook favorable. Prince renominated after 84 ballots in Rock Island. Property left to a Sparta church. Lost at sea: Ginther son of Charleston official among Lady Jane Gray crew.
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Susan Houser
Bloom
Ington
Methodist Church
Thomas H. Abbott
East St. Louis
Benj. F. Fridley
Aurora
William S. Gramsley
Charleston
Samuel M. Inglis
Springfield
Elizabeth E. Gandy
Hallville
de Witt County
Bold feat sinks Merrimac at Santiago harbor
Washington reports the sinking of the collier Merrimac in Santiago harbor to block the Spanish squadron. Navy officers hail the act as one of the boldest naval achievements, likely directed by Sampson with volunteers aboard, including Commander J M Miller and Engineer R K Cranks amid a small crew of about 40.
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Washington
Navy Department
Merrimac
Santiago Harbor
Sampson
Cushing
Albemarle
Schley
Admiral Sampson
J. M. Miller
Missouri
R. K. Cranks
Texas
Cranks
Department
Santiago
Merrimac sinks to close Cuban channel during daring act
Rear Admiral Sampson orders the perilous plunge of the coal laden collier Merrimac to block the Santiago de Cuba channel. Volunteers flock to the mission with 4000 offering. Lieut Hobson and six men chosen. the ship sinks after an electric torpedo explosion under heavy Spanish fire. Promotion expected for the eight upon return.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Kinaston
Jamaica
Sampson
Marrow Harbor
Hobson
Merrimac
Unconfirmed report on Vizcaya capture near Santiago
Key West dispatch June 4 reports vague information that the Spanish cruiser Vizcaya was disabled and captured at Santiago de Cuba after a fleet engagement. Naval officers are reticent, with details unverified and sourced from an acting warship commander.
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Key West
Fla
Santiago de Cubs
Vizcaya
Cristobal Colon
Ion
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Droll, Publisher
Troy
Illinois
Edna Whitney Lane
St. Louis
Thessaly
Cape Verde
Maine
Australia
Argentina
Mexico
Egypt
Russia
Brazil
Sat
Sun
Seve Ff
Maria ‘Dolores
Bilbao
Rio Janeiro
San Juan de Porto Rico
Boston
Naval Hospital
Chelsea
Port-Au-Prince
Thomas Orchestra
Omaha
Neb
Paris
Pyrenees
France
St. Petersburg
Andijan
Ferghana
Turkestan
Porto
Rico
Clyde Line
St. Cloud
Hinckley
Minn
Great Northern Railroad
Santiago Bay
Illinois State News
John R. Tanner
Sim
George H. Thomas
Chickamauga
Fred Bennitt
J. S. Culver
Henry L. Turner
Phil Yeager
First Artillery of
Illinois Volunteers
Draper
Jacksonville
Charles L. Draper
C. L. Hastings
Jerseyville
Morgan County
Pike County
Old Fort Gage
Masonic Fraternity of
Southern Illinois
St. John's Day
Fort Gage
Old Kaskaskia
D. L. Gifford
Corean
Mendota
Young Men's Christian Association
Corea
Ann Arbor
H. M. Slauson
Moline
Slauson
Mich
W. J. Cox
Moline High School
The
Decatur Library
Decatur Public Library
R. J. Oglesby
W. S. Barnes
Chester Penitentiary
National Monument
New Dew Mining Co
Buncombe
Galena
Guinette
John Gentry
James A. Murphy
John Jones
Carlinville
Adjutant General
Fair Grounds
Central
Prince
Rock Island
G. W. Prince
J. K. Woodside
Olathe
Kas
Sparta
F. W. Ginther
Jane Gray
Cape Flattery
A. E. Ginther
Harbor
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