Captain General Augusti warns Madrid of grave Manila threat
Captain General Augusti reports in Madrid that insurgents surround Manila and threaten land and sea attack. He says communications with provinces are cut, Cavite rebels control towns, and natives and volunteers have deserted, leaving few forces to defend the capital.
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Manila Falls Reported By Hong Kong Dispatch
A Hong Kong dispatch to The World says Manila has fallen to insurgents under Aguinaldo and that Philippine residents are jubilant. Crowds filled the streets while American Consul General Wildman receives frequent congratulations for aiding the junta. Wildman doubting actual occupation but expects confirmation by next Saturday.
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New York
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Sagasta Urges Immediate Budget Action in Chamber
In Maprin on June 9, Senor Sagasta pressed minority leaders to recognize the gravity of Philippine news and urged immediate budget adoption and permanent chamber sessions. Opposing him were Professor Salmarion, Senor Romero y Robleda, and Senor Barrio from Weylerite and Carlist factions.
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Howitzers for the Philippines to be Taken on Next Manila Expedition
General Merritt orders a battery of six mountain howitzers for the next expedition to Manila. A pack train of mules will be needed to move guns carriages and ammunition in the Philippines. Lieutenant Carson of the Fourth Cavalry to command the battery.
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San Francisco
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Manila
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United States ‘Cavalry
National Steam and Hot Water Fitters Meet in Milwaukee
The National Association of Steam and Hot Water Fitters holds a senate or thésagion in Milwaukee. Charles P. Mattox of Maine and Mark W. Sheaf of South Dakota are appointed brigadier generals. Benjamin Taylor Henrick, inventor of the Winchester rifle, is dead in New Haven after seven years. A telegram from Ottawa reports government orders and departures of senior officials.
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Maine
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South Dakota
Benjamin Taylor ‘Henrick
Winchester
New Haven
Conn
Ottawa
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du Boso
Hazleton man injured in clay pigeon shoot accident
A Hazleton, Pennsylvania operator and philanthropist was accidentally hurt during a clay pigeon shoot. Two teens from Chillicothe, Ohio, are dying and another is seriously injured after an attempt to regulate a community member’s conduct. Eighteen people were at the event and others were arrested.
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Philanthropiat
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Chilicothe
Circulation of Texas Captain Injury Rumor Declared Baseless
A Jamaica to United States report alleging Captain Philip of the battleship Texas was badly injured in the Santiago bombardment is denied as wholly unfounded. Also, the bow of the revenue cutter Gresham has been raised after two weeks split, set for pontooning through the St. Lawrence Canal and will depart in two sections soon.
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United’ ‘States
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United States
Texas
Santiago
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Oadensburg
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St. Lawrence Canal
Victory for the Senate War Revenue Bill Conferees Meet
Conferees from the two houses close a war revenue bill with most differences settled. Remaining disputes focus on the tobacco schedule and the coinage of silver seigniorage, plus pending questions on bonds and time certificates.
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Jone
Congress
Dons Retreated After Bombardment of Caimanara Town
American squadron bombarded the town of Caimanara prompting Spanish resistance that held briefly before the position was abandoned.
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Ron
Caimanara
Battle at Caimanera and Santiago Described
Report from Haytian Jane 9 16 states a major battle occurred at Caimanera in Guantanamo Bay. Five American ships bombarded fortifications from dawn, demolishing many houses beyond the defenses while Spanish artillery replied before retreating to Caimanera town with inhabitants. Authorities say Spaniards and locals brace for final resistance against further American assaults.
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Caimanera
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Guantanamo
Santiago
Mr Inkiston Visits Washington to Assure No Spanish Ties
Mr Inkiston traveled to Washington mainly to meet department heads and assure them that his agency was not working for Spain. He refutes statements alleging otherwise and aims to clarify the agency’s stance.
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Inkiston
Washington
Spain
President to Send Message on Sub Jet Heroism
President directs Admiral Sampson to prepare and forward a full report on Lieut Richmond Pearson Hobson's daring action at Santiago. A special message to Congress will follow upon receipt of the official report, commending Hobson and his shipmates aboard the Merrimage. The wife’s recovery noted in separate dispatch from Gettysburg tragedy.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
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Gettysburg
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N. O. Bogard
Sully County
Lebanon
Santiago Prepares For Attack As Insurgent Aid Grows
At Capez Haytiey on June 9, reports say Americans and insurgents joined near Santiago for a imminent land assault. Spaniards claim 24,000 seasoned troops in the city while forces overall are numbered at twenty five thousand. Colonel Thenuse, a famed Austrian artilleryman, was killed in the bombardment of Santiago harbor forts. Insurgent victory at Jiguani is supported by Spanish sources noting 1,309 Spaniards and about 1,000 Cubans engaged. 76 Spaniards killed, many wounded and over 100 taken prisoner.
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Santiago
Thenuse
Jiguani
Rights of Veterans. Judge rules Civil War preference valid
Judge Willis of St. Paul district court rules the Civil War veterans preference law valid for public appointments. He ordered the board of public works to appoint A. W. Mortensen as clerk, replacing James W. Smith appointed Feb. 14. Smith will appeal to the supreme court while remaining in position.
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Controverted Points May Alter Senate Conferee Settlement
The report notes many contested items likely unchanged but highlights a substantial Senate victory. Key agreed changes include inheritance taxes, duties on various goods and services, and a compromise on bonds set at 400 million instead of 300 million and 520 million proposed by the House. The beer tax remains near Senate level at 2 per barrel with a possible Senate silver proposal insertion.
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House
Spaniards Take Measures as Americans Press Bay of Guantanamo
The commander ordered tura Caimanera before surrender to the Americans. The American fleet pressed the bay of Guantanamo and feared landings. Spaniards took steps to block any assault while the fleet held position. Cable to Cabag remained interrupted though partially restored amid ongoing uncertainty.
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Caimanera
Supposed Spy George Eard Arrested at Fort McPherson
George E ward formerly of Vanderbilt, named as a spy, gave 251 Fourteenth Street New York address and was brought to Fort McPherson under guard after an arrest in Tampa on Monday.
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Senate Defers Census Bill After Extended Debate
After a three day discussion the Senate paused a bill to create a 1990 census director and assistant director with five expert statisticians to start preliminary census work. The measure also limits Supervisors and enumerators to at most two thirds from any one political party.
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Transports Zealandia Colon and China Sail Next Wednesday
Semiofficial notice says the transports Zealandia Colon and China, carrying the second Manila expedition, will sail next Wednesday from San Francisco in June.
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Zealandia
Colon
China
Manila
Geer Holds Lead in Oregon Governorship Race
Late returns raise Geer Republican lead in Oregon with about three quarters of votes counted. Geer shows an 8,877 plurality, with roughly 2,000 votes left to count including many in Portland where Republican margins are large. Complete returns should push Geer toward a double digit thousand statewide plurality.
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Evicted from Havana Sister Mary Wilberforce Compelled to Leave
The British cruiser Talbot sailed from Havana carrying Messrs. Phil Robinson H. J. Whighan and others expelled from Cuba. Also aboard Sister Mary Wilberforce of the British Red Cross society who was carried by force though treated gently.
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Cuba
Havana
Wilberforce
Leyden Gunboat Roars At Spaniards Near Cardenas
Kry West June 9. An auxiliary gunboat has arrived from Cardeas reporting quiet there except the Leyden is making things lively for the Spaniards by firing at them whenever she sees movement of Spanish gunboats or the defensive works at Cardenas.
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Fla
Cardeas
Cardenas
Annexation Resolution Stirs House Debate
New York Journal reports tense House discussion as supporters push to bring the Hawaiian annexation measure to immediate consideration and final passage amid procedural exchanges and opposition remarks.
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Friends of
Renay
Fragmented OCR Summary From Local Page
Readable fragments describe a brief item about a person and a bus. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text but imply a local incident or notice with minimal details.
Wisconsin’s Capital Celebrates Semi-Centennial
Madison held its Wisconsin semi-centennial with an estimated 12 000 visitors amid favorable weather. Governor Scofield and Milwaukee officials attended as the state marks its 50th anniversary with speeches, receptions, and a parade featuring veterans and civic leaders.
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Barge and Crew Lost Near Norfolk Charleston
A water laden barge with five crewmen in tow of the steamer Leonidas crew were lost Saturday night between Norfolk and Charleston. The Leonidas and her barge were en route from Norfolk to Key West to supply the army and navy.
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Charleston
Key West
Army
Navy
Loss of the Golden Wieden near Manourana coast
News from Viororté, B C reports the schooner Golden Fleece lost near Manourana on the Japanese coast. The crew were saved with 830 skins from a catch of 600, a relatively small take for the season.
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Viororté
B. C
Manourana
Longtime railbuilder Harrison dies at 80
Stephen Harrison a renowned Western railroad contributor, aged about 80, died in Milwaukee. He laid over 1 000 miles of track for the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul line and much of the Milwaukee road's main mileage. A United States dispatch boat Nicholas arrived July 9 with news of the loss.
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SAIL FROM TAMPA Big Force of Uncle Sam's Soldiers En Route to Santiago
Washington reports a Tampa sailed fleet of 27 000 men including 21 600 infantry with 16 regular regiments and 11 volunteer regiments plus engineers signal corps cavalry and artillery. General Shafter commands aboard the Bancroft Indiana and Helena convoyed to Santiago with a landing expected by Sunday.
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Kansas Conventions Name State Tickets in June
The Republican state convention nominated W. J. Stanley of Wichita for governor and W. J. Bailey of Nemaha county for congressman at large, defeating Richard W. Blue. The Prohibition state convention nominated former U S Senator William A. Peffer for governor with a platform supporting prohibition and woman suffrage.
State grand lodge of Odd Fellows convenes in St Paul
The annual Minnesota state grand lodge of Odd Fellows sits at the capitol with preliminary work. Committees are appointed and reports from grand officers are presented.
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Odd Fellows
St. Paul
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
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Trinity College Receives $190000 Endowment Gift
Durham North Carolina June 2 President Selgo of Trinity College announced a gift of $190000 to the college endowment by Wilmington Duke. Mr Duke has in total given $850000 to Trinity College over time.
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Selgo
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Baseball Results and Standings From Western and National Leagues
Results from the Western League games at St Paul Milwaukee 8 6 Minneapolis Indianapolis 12 Kansas City Detroit 3 Position standings Indianapolis 692 St Paul 628 Columbus 579 Milwaukee 571 Kansas City 650 Detroit 388 Minneapolis 11 Omaha 282 National League results Baltimore Louisville 2 Washington 10 Pittsburg 3 Philadelphia St Louis 9 Brooklyn Cleveland New York Chicago 9 Boston Cincinnati 1 Position standings Cincinnati 707 Cleveland 643 Boston 643 Baltimore 505 New York 587 Pittsburg 512 Chicago 500 Philadelphia 447 Brooklyn 421 Washington 41 St Louis 341 Louisville 318
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Fire devastates Cedar Valley Manufacturing plant in Waterloo
Waterloo June 9. A large fire destroyed the Cedar Valley Manufacturing company factory in the morning. Loss estimated from 21000 to 439000 dollars with insurance of 6000 dollars.
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Thesas
Cedar Valley Manufacturing Company
A Diplomatic Arrangement Johnny
A New York Journal excerpt quips with rustic dialogue about a city cousin visiting in summer and a playful promise of greeting or refusal reflecting regional speech and humor.
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Sumner
New York Journal
Dangers of Camp Amy Oh in Brooklyn Life chatter
A fragment from Brooklyn Life discusses fears around a shooting incident described as Bob being half shot at Hempstead. The text mixes slang and casual talk about camp dangers and local gossip.
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A Preference in Words From Detroit Journal
A short exchange features a speaker preferring to be right over political leadership roles. John agrees he would rather be right than hold the vice presidency. The Detroit Journal captures the quip as a reflection on pride and principle.
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Detroit Journal
A Bran New Alabama Ocean Fleet Joins the Tide
A spirited speech likens a new Alabama to the old Confederate state ship names. The speaker bets on bold action, claiming the vessel will storm forts and batter gates if she matches her historic namesake and port defenses.
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