Plan of Campaign Reveals U S Troop Destinations Abroad
Washington reports an official plan of campaign detailing deployment of 70 000 troops to Cuba with 20 000 ready to depart immediately and the remainder as prepared. The plan also envisions electric communications for armies in Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines and signals a possible landing in Puerto Rico. The Cuba Puerto Rico and Philippines move aims to join in U S military occupation.
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Puerto Rico
Alizo
Washington
United States
Alger
House
Ludiow
War Department
Cuba
Philippines
Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition Opens in Omaha
Formal opening in Omaha Nebraska on June 2 with a civic parade led by the National Marine Band and hundreds of bands from the Midwest. About a hundred thousand spectators joined the celebration as flags waved and whistles sounded.
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Omaha
Neb
National Marine Band
Middle West
Silver Amendment Passes Vote On Coinage And Bonds
In Washington on June 4, the senate approved an amendment directing the treasury to coin silver bullion and issue silver certificates, 48 to 31. The minority proposed a $100 million certificate issue and $300 million in bonds for war expenses, adopted 45 to 31. The House, meanwhile, passed an emergency deficiency bill for army and navy needs tied to the Philippine expedition and Cuba moves, totaling $17.5 million.
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Washington
Senate
Treasury
Committee On Finance
Finance Committee
Wolcott
Secretary of the Treasury
Aldrich
Rep
R. J
House
Army
Navy
Cuba
Sampson Takes Charge Off Santiago de Cuba
Admiral Sampson arrived off Santiago de Cuba on Wednesday afternoon and assumed command, bringing a decisive naval posture amid the ongoing campaign. The fleet prepares for sustained operations as reports describe the quick deployment and readiness of key battle ships.
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Sampson
Washington
Santiago de Cuba
Anglo American Banquet Promotes Fraternal Alliance in London
A large Anglo American banquet at the Hotel Cecil in London drew six hundred Britons and Americans seeking spontaneous fellowship. Lord Bernard Coleridge presided and toasted Queen Victoria and U S President McKinley as speeches emphasized fraternity and future alliance.
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London
Hotel Cecil
Lord Bernard Coleridge
United States
Lord Coleridge
McKinley
McKinley urges prompt action on Hawaiian annexation
President McKinley told several representatives in conference Friday that Hawaiian annexation requires prompt action by Congress. He discussed the question during discussions in Washington on June 4.
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McKinley
Congress
Washington
Exposition Day Opens with Grand Parade and Concert
A three mile procession of officers guests and secret societies marched in carriages. The National Marine band performed at four in the afternoon to a large crowd and national airs were encored. Over 100000 visitors passed through the gates and a grand pyrotechnical display closed the day at dusk. State buildings kept visitor registers from各 states.
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National Marine Band
Burned at the Stake near Downline in Shreveport
A thousand people gathered at Downline on the Vicksburg Shreveport & Pacific line to witness the burning at the stake of William Street a begion who allegedly attempted to ruin and murder Mrs Parish. The crime occurred on the night of May 20 and Street confessed to a colored minister. A minister named John Hbedes was said to be implicated.
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Dallas
Pen
Shreveport
Downline
Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific
William Street
Parish
Perro
John Hbedes
Severe Windstorm Destroys Property in Brainerd
In Brainerd Minnesota on Thursday afternoon a fierce windstorm with rain and hail caused thousands of dollars in damage. The storm arrived at 5:10 PM from the west with a strong northeast wind, tearing down outbuildings uprooting trees demolishing glass storefronts and lifting tin roofs.
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Paul Minna
Pioneer Press
Rainerd
Minn
Garcia’s Army Reports From Cuba Grow Stronger
Couriers from Cuba bring encouraging news from Gen. Calixto Garcia’s camp in Key West on June 1. Garcia reportedly commands 10,000 well equipped troops with strong morale though short of clothing. An additional 5,000 men are said to hold territory along the northern coast near Maniti.
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Garcia
Key West
Cuba
Calixto Garcia
Maniti
Reciprocity Treaty Goes Into Effect Between U S and France
Washington reports the new reciprocity pact with France took effect Wednesday. Customs officials are ordered to apply tariff reductions per the agreement. French authorities issued parallel instructions.
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Washington
United States
France
Fresch
The Public Debt Grows in May 1898
The monthly statement shows the public debt less cash in the treasury at May 31 1898 standing at 1 037 773 760 an increase of 19 341 105 over April due to expenditures and other factors Washington June 2 1898
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Washington
Treasury
Naval reorganization before Santiago de Cuba action
Commodore Sehle y reassigned to command a division of ships from the flying squadron. Admiral Sampson commands fifteen warships against Spain’s six warships at Santiago de Cuba. Vessels include the battleships Iowa Oregon Massachusetts Texas and New York, Brooklyn, New Orleans, Marblehead, and Minneapolis, plus Nashville Scorpion Vesuvius Porter Harvard Yale and Eagle.
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Aunee
Sehley
Santiago de Cuba
Sampson
Iowa
Oregon
Massachusetts
Texas
New York
Brooklyn
New Orleans
Marblehead
Minneapolis
Nashville
Scorpion
Vesuvius
Porter
Harvard
Yale
Eagle
Florida steamer returns from Cuba with secret expedition
The Florida arrived in Key West at seven a m from Cuba preserving secrecy about the landing site of the Iren expedition. Officials indicate a landing near Guantanamo or slightly east of Havana, with the operation dated May 26 and 25 miles east of Havana as a likely location.
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Cuba
Key West
Fla
Florida
War Department
Iren
Havana
Guantanamo
Santiago de Cuba
Tug Rec ord Sinks in Duluth Ship Canal Tragedy
The tug Rec ord of the Inman fleet was rammed and sunk just before midnight in the Duluth ship canal. Three crew members died: Captain John H Bricklet, Elmer Cook of Cheboygan, and George Riggs of Cheboygan. Fireman Al Davidson survived.
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Duluth. Minn
Inman
Ship Canal
John H Bricklet
Elmer Cook
Cheboygan
George Riggs
al Davidson
Tuel
Proposal to grant title to Mrs. Gladstone widow of William E Gladstone
The St James Gazette reports a liberal backed plan to create Mrs. Gladstone countess of Liverpool and to elevate another Gladstone family member to viscount Hawarden. The move aims to honor the late prime minister with a noble title.
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London
The
St. James Gazette
William E. Gladstone
Monadnock Ordered to Honolulu for Pacific Defense
A Washington dispatch reports the battleship Monadnock was ordered to Honolulu on Wednesday, in what is described as a preliminary move, directed by the president, to deter possible seizure of the Hawaiian islands.
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Chicago
Washington
Monadnock
Pacific Coast Defense
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Financial crisis deepens in Madrid amid bank suspension fears
From Madrid on June 3 the financial scene grows more alarming with observers deeming a Bank of Spain payment suspension highly probable as the crisis widens beyond prior reports.
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Crints
Spain
Madrid
Bank of Spain
lawmakers push annexation resolution through both houses
The article notes strong Senate support for annexation and a plan to bring the resolution to the House next week. A Tuesday call of committees is discussed, with Foreign Affairs Chairman Hitt and the committee optimistic the measure could clear in two to three days.
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Congress
Senate
Hitt
Foreign Affairs Committee
Recruitment plans for 75000 troops in second volunteer call
Washington reports Adjt. Gen. Corbin has arranged to raise 75000 additional volunteers. Publication of state by state appointments is withheld to avoid delays in organizing new regiments. Plans call for 52000 to fill existing units to max strength and 23000 to form new regiments.
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Washington
Adjt
Corbin
Illinois Day at Omaha Exposition Details Released
Illinois day at the exposition will be June 21. W. H. Harper of Chicago heads the Illinois commission. A National Business league contingent and others will travel by a special train leaving Chicago June 20 evening and arriving in Omaha June 21 morning. Return tickets valid for several days.
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Llinois
Omaha
Neb
Illinois
W. H. Harper
Chicago
1Llinois Commission
National Business League
Chicago Stock Exchange
Bank of Spain notes rush prompts new crime rule
Madrid June 1 The chamber of deputies votes a law banning silver coin exports. Officials fear the move may not achieve its aim as crowds rush to change notes at the Bank of Spain. Authorities say those who exchange notes for speculation or to disrupt the bank will be treated as criminal disturbers of the peace.
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Spain
Madrid
Chamber Out Deputies
Bank of Spain
Quay Names His Man for Governor Nomination
Harrisburg June 2 Col William A Stone of Allegheny was nominated for governor at the Republican state convention Thursday. The move is seen as a clear win for party leaders and their favored candidate.
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Quay
Harrisburg
Col
Wlliam A. Stone
Congress
Allegheny
Es John Eeea
AticOuay Mun
Death of Cuban General
Insurgent Brig. Gen. Jonzales, wounded Sunday near Sagua la Chica in Santa Clara province, has died of his wounds in Havana on June 2.
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Havana
Jonzales
Sagua la Chica
Santa Clara
Heroic Sailors Sink Merrimac to Block Spanish Channel
Washington praise for Lieut. Richmond P. Hobson and seven seamen who faced death at Santiago de Cuba to sink the collier Merrimac and seal the harbor channel. Details note Hobson's crew, the plan's risk, and proposals to exchange prisoners with Admiral Sampson awaiting reinforcements.
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Washington
Richmond P. Hobson
Santiago de Cuba
Merrimac
Cervera
Fort McPherson
Cuba
Santiago
Sampson
Kingston
Jamaica
Hobson
Associated Press
Dauntless
Hotson
Lieut. Hobson
States and Territories Exempt from Second Call Troops
The War Department announces that Delaware Idaho Montana Nevada North Dakota South Dakota Vermont Wyoming District of Columbia Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and the Indian Territory received excess allotments under the first call. These areas will not be included in the 75 000 man second call apportionment.
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Washington
War Department
Delaware
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
North Dakota
South Dakota
Vermont
Wyoming
District of Columbia
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Kentucky feud erupts in Clay county killings
The Howard Baker feud in Clay county escalates with Lilse Baker killed Friday night and James Garrard flee ing to Middlesboro. Judge Brown barred from court today amid requests for troops from Gov. Bradley who has none available. Six men killed in ten days.
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Kentucky
Pineville
Howard- Baker
Clay County
Lilse Baker
James Garrard
Middlesboro
Judge Brown
Cousins Drown Wading in Wisconsin Mill Pond
In Elroy Wisconsin on June 6 Jesse and Robert Hutchinson cousins aged 12 and 14 were drowned while wading in a mill pond Saturday.
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Elroy
Wis
Jesse and
Robert Hutchinson
Spain’s Peace Feelers Grow in Spanish Circles
Washington indicates belief that Spain seeks peace and may propose terms through a disinterested power. Reports cite Madrid's authorities, a London envoy's remarks, and Senor Castillo's Paris mission to rally support for a settlement on honorable terms. Bank of Spain strains under war funding amid distress in Manila, Santiago, and Havana.
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Washington
Spain
United States
London
Madrid
Senor Castillo
Paris
Bank of Spain
Manila
Santiago
Havana
Naval hero dead Capt Charles Gridley dies at sea
Washington June 6 Capt Charles Gridley commander of the cruiser Olympia and one of the heroes of Manila Bay died today. The navy department received a Kobe Japan cablegram stating he died today and remains accompany me on Coptic. Gridley, a key adviser to Admiral Dewey, was condemned by a medical board and invalided home after suffering suspected rupture from Manila Bay action.
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Washington
Charles ¥. Gridley
Olympia
Manila
Navy Department
Gelt
Navy
Kobe
Japan
Long
Gridley
Vernon Gridley
Spain
Dewey
Manila Bay
Hong Kong
Board of Medical Survey
Department
Diplomatic View on Peace Efforts and Great Power Inaction
A leading diplomat argues that no power will lead a peace movement alone or risk US hostility. European states fear American snubs after their previous kind representations to President McKinley. Spain cannot count on European intervention as powers avoid united action or solitary moves.
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United States
McKinley
Spain
Destitution in Santiago Reported After Bombardment
A Port au Prince dispatch says a Haytien informant in Santiago de Cuba reports destitution has risen since the bombardment began. The military commander has cut rations for soldiers amid growing discontent.
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Santiago
Cape Haytien
Port Au Prince
Haytien
Santiago de Cuba
Spanish Gunboat Ardilla Arrives in Havana
A Havana dispatch reports the Spanish gunboat Ardilla and a steamship carrying 500 head of cattle reaching Havana. General Blanco has issued an order banning foreign newspaper correspondents from remaining in Cuba under espionage penalties.
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Cuba
Madrid
Havana
Blanco
Two Men Drowned Near Monroe on Boating Trip
Monroe Mich June 6 Henry Meyers and Fred Mattes were drowned Saturday afternoon while boating. Mattes, a swimmer, tried to save Meyers and perished in the attempt.
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Monroe
Mich
Henry Meyers
Fred Mattes
Mattes
Alaska Gold Shipment Forecast From Dawson City
The Examiner reports that within two months about 20 million dollars in gold dust will be shipped from Dawson City to San Francisco. Most of the treasure belongs to the Alaska Commercial Company whose agents have bought gold dust from miners and paid with checks.
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Alaska
San Francisco
Dawson City
Alaska Commercial Company
Coffin Box & Lumber plant destroyed by fire near Menominee
The Coffin Box & Lumber company plant at Irvington three miles south of Menominee Wisconsin burned Saturday night. The entire facility was destroyed with a loss estimated at $20,000.
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Menominee
Wis
Coffin Box & Lumber Company
Irvington
Captain Gridley Dies En Route After Manila Battle
The captain, with Parmas ter Galt, left Hong Kong May 28 aboard the steamer Coptic of the Occidental & Oriental line. He likely died as the ship neared Kobe and did not contact family after Manila. Born 1845 in Logansport Indiana, he served since 1863, fought at Mobile Bay, commanded Olympia in Asiatic squadron, and leaves a widow and three children.
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Parmaster Galt
Hong Kong
Coptic
Occidental & Oriental Steamship Line
Gridley
Kobe
Manila
Capt. Gridley
Logansport
Ind
Naval Academy
Hillsdale
Mich
Henry Waldron
Gridleys
Indiana
Michigan
Charles
Hinsdale
Oneida
West Gulf
Mobile Bay
Ish
Brooklyn
Leutenant
Olympia
Vincent
Eric
and Eliza Gridley
Lucius
Washingtons
Forgery Charge Against Governor's Wife Held on Bond
Glenville West Virginia June 6 grand jury returned a true bill against Governor Atkinson's wife charging forgery. She was brought into court and held to appear under a 3000 dollar bond.
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Glenville
W. Va
Atkinson
Death of Elijah A Morse Canton Mass June 6
Elijah A Morse, famed stove polish inventor and three time congressman, died Sunday after a long illness in Canton Mass. He built a world renowned fortune through broad advertising. Also reported drowning in Springfield Ill were Henry Trutter, 18, of Clear Lake, and Charles Anderstock, 19, of Riverton, with Trutter's body recovered.
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Elijah A. Morse
Canton
Mass
Springfield
Ill
Henry Trutter
Clear Lake
Charles Anderstock
Riverton
Sangamon River
Trutter
Three Young Men Drown On Buffalo Harbor Rowing Trip
Buffalo scene reports William A. Thomas 21 Joseph E. Talbott 19 and Felix Gilmore 18 drowned when their boat overturned near a steamer and sank Saturday evening. In New York Keene funeral held on Staten Island with large, costly floral tributes.
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Buffalo
N. Y
William A. Thomas
Joseph E. Talbott
Felix Gilmore
Actor Keene
New York
Thomas W. Keene
Staten Island
Senate passes war revenue bill after lengthy debate
Washington June 6 The Senate approved the war revenue measure after eight hours of consideration and numerous amendments. A key addition by Senator Tillman imposed a ten cent per pound duty on imported tea, expected to raise about 16.6 million dollars annually. The roll call showed broad party splits with Republicans largely for the bill.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
Dem
D. C
United States
Caffery
Gorman
Li MeEnery
Mitchell
Murphy
Kyle Sni
Ganttake
Eeeseeree
Ceeeewess
Jebtic U
Tabasco
Sete
Eeee Eeee Eee
Eee
Caddie Cine Eee
Daca
Graves
Wensiasans
Essen
Ccc cc
Chicago visitor shoots self in Los Angeles
C M Charniley Jr of Chicago died by self inflicted gunshot in Los Angeles on June 6. He was despondent due to illness and took his own life.
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Los Angeles
Cal
C.M. Charniley, Jr
Chicago
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