Final assault preparedness near Santiago during Cuban campaign
Major General Shafter concentrates the invasion force before Santiago as defense lines and trench works unfold east of the city. McKinley moves toward a formal island blockade while troops from Chicago and other depots head to Tampa and then Santiago. Additional units sail for the Philippines and Porto Rico as plans for coastal operations and reembarkation unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Santiago
McKinley
Cuba
Washington
Roceed
Tampa
Miles
Porto Rico
Brooke
Chicamauga
Thomas L. Rosser
Virginia
Poland
McArthur
Phillippine
San Francisco
Merritt
Spain
Navy Department
Commodore Watson
Tally Ho party for young men lights up the town
A tally ho excursion led by A L Shears drew a crowd of about twenty young men to the Opequon last evening. Chaperoned by Captain Gray and John Rosenberger, the party sang and bathed in the river, with four musicians adding cheer as they returned around eleven. Driver Fugitt maneuvered the large rig skillfully through narrow streets, earning wide praise from the revelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Shears
Opequon
Captain Gray
John Rosenberger
Messrs
Robert Latham
Miller Streit
Charles McIlwee
Wm. Totty
Russell Dorsey
Wm. Wagner
Paul Schroeder
Henry Willis
Charles Murnan
Harry Baker
Frank Willis
Wm. Lupton
Martin Fries
Newton Wiggenton
Thomas Barr
Wm. Reardon
Sutton Harris
Capt. Robt. L. Gray
Mr. Lewis Recovers After Near-Fatal Asphyxiation
Stover Lewis survived a severe inhalation incident at Lewis Jones Knitting Sunday night. Doctors Bell and McGuire saved him and he woke at 5 PM the next day able to converse. He stirred a vapors mix at 9 o’clock and inhaled fumes. he recalls the event and expresses gratitude for friends and factory officials who stayed by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stover Lewis
Lewis Jones
Lewis
Hillborn
Friendship Fire Company invited to Martinsburg parade
The Friendship Fire Company is invited to join the Martinsburg celebration on Monday July 4. Other city companies are included with the Friendship. A special meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 45 to consider the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Martinsburg
Friendship Company
Historical trip guests visit Valley scenes with hosts
Mr T M Carnegie nephew of Andrew Carnegie and Mr Oliver G Ricketson are guests of Mr Charles Speck at the Taylor House. They tour county sites of historical interest and will spend the night with Mr Speck before returning to Pittsburg tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Oliver G. Ricketson
Charles Speck
Taylor House
Spec i
Pittsburg
Wheel Recovered After Depot Theft Near Charles Town
Local Consul J. Frank Eddy of the L A W secured a stolen wheel from the Charles Town depot after a June 4 theft. An Alton blood red wheel with crimson rims and canvas cover was traced to a repair shop, identified as Ward Allen, now believed arrested in Harrisburg. the consulate was alerted to locate and detain him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Eddy
Charlestown
W. 8. Allen
Harrisburg
Miss Mamie Muse Visits Friends in the Valley
Miss Mamie Muse travels to visit friends in the valley area. She is seen accompanying a small group and enjoys local gatherings with neighbors and acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Muse
The Missing One Returns From Washington Ride
George Woodward, a member of the Winchester wheelmen party, was found to have ridden on a detour after leaving Sunday morning. He spent Sunday night nine miles from Washington with a farmer and rejoined the group Monday morning. Experts race to beat his new distance record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Woodward
Winchester
Washington
Woodward
Snickersville
George
School Board Approves Repaired School Plans and Rehiring
The School Board met in regular session with President Holmes Boyd presiding. Repairs to the John Kerr Public Schools were discussed and funding sought for completion. Re-elections covered the existing teaching staff and janitor David Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Bell
Dorsey Walter
John Ray
Wm. C. Gratchen
Wm. C. Love
T. M. Bantz
Rich’d L. Gray
E. Holmes Boyd
Mncil
Theohn Kerr Public Schools
Jane
David Hamilton
John Kerr Public School
J. C. van Fossen
Arnold
Annie Hobson
Juliette McCaw
Mary Strider
Elizabeth Price
Bettie Green
Norah Nott
Maudie Bell
Ella Gibson
Euelah Cline
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Lewis
Colored School
John H. Quiatt
Page Hall
Isabella Strange
Annie Frye
Louise Clark
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