Spaniards massing as war near Guantanamo and Santiago
Reports describe large Spanish reinforcements preparing attacks on marines at Guantanamo Bay and forts at Santiago. American ships bombard Calma nera and Santiago forts, with heavy damage and a fort destroyed. Admiral Sampson’s fleet continues shelling while Vesuvius tests guns. General Shafter’s invasion force expected to arrive, with 4 000 more in prospect.
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Guantanamo Bay
Calmanera
Sampson
Santiago Harbor
Texas
Morro Castle
Hobson
Vesuvius
Cayo Smith
General Shafter
Santiago
United States
Australia
Admiral Dewey
Great Britain
Hong Kong
Manila
San Francisco
Iloilo
Philippine Islands
Madrid
Paris
Germany
Philippines
Japan
Spain
Jacksonville
Fitzhugh Lee
Last of the commencements at Episcopal Female Institute
A large audience gathered in Court House Hall for the Episcopal Female Institute finals. Miss Castleman and Miss Mary Baker won graduation medals. Rev W L Seabrook delivered diplomas. The program featured multiple vocal, instrumental, and piano numbers with notable soloists and ensembles.
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Court House Hall
Episcopal Female Institute
Constance Strickler
Front Royal
Katie Woodward
L. E. Woodward
Castleman
Clarke
Mary Baker
Wm. H. Baker
W. L. Seabrook
Lucy Thompson
Gampana
Love Baker
Bessie Boyd
Elizabeth King
Marriages Spark Surprise Elopements Across Williamsport and Winchester
A Williamsport elopement followed by a Winchester wedding. Charles Shiner and Maude Swanson wed after swift plans and a train chase. The groom is painter son of Dave Shiner, bride daughter of Ashby Swanson. A second quiet Round Hill ceremony united Robt. Barr and Emma K Sumption at Rev R W Carter's home as guests attended.
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Williamsport
Gavett
Charles Shiner
Maude Swanson
Winchester
Elopers
Dave Shiner
Ashby Swanson
Merry-Go-Rounds
Berryville
Shiner
Hagerstown
Clearbrook
Robt. Barr
Troy
Emma K. Sumption
Joseph Sumption
R. W. Carter
Round Hill
Carter
More Men Wanted for Virginia Volunteer Regt Recruiting
Private B C McCune of the 2nd Wa Regt Vols arrived to recruit at least ten men from town. The captain’s quota is twenty four. fourteen have joined. McCune, brother of State Senator James McCune, came from Camp Cuba Libre near Jacksonville, Fla, and favors voluntary enlistment. He reports Kitchen rumors false and lists seven names about to enlist, with plans to proceed to Roanoke for examination and then camp. Potential deployment to Porto Rico rumored.
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B.C. McCune
Co. A
Roanoke
Prisvate McCune
James McCune
Middletown
Cuba Libre
Jacksonville
Fla
Winchester
Kitchen
McCune
Soe
C. W. Grubbs
Clarence Dean
Johnson Henry
John Kern
Frank Sigafoose
James Palmer
Williams
Magruder
Virginia
Porto Rico
Whitlock Plans Extensive Improvements on Braddock Street
Dr W J Whitlock, cancer specialist, will make extensive improvements on his Braddock Street property this fall. He will enlarge the yard into a large lawn and erect several modern houses adjacent to his residence, boosting building interest in the area.
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W. J. Whitlock
Braddock Street
Did Not Appear for Trial In False Pretences Case
Mr T B Almond who was arrested last week for obtaining money under false pretences did not appear at trial this afternoon and his bondsman Sam Bel will pay $100.
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T. B. Almond
Sam. Bel
Miss Sallie Faulkner Travels After Washington and Lee Final
Miss Sallie Faulkner of Martinsburg passes through the city en route home fromiena where she witnessed the finals at Washington and Lee.
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Sallie Faulkner
Martineburg
Iene
Washington and Lee
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