Sagasta says two Luzon provinces loyal to Spain
As reports from Manila indicate the situation is serious and public sentiment is disheartened over potential fall of Manila. The Madrid cabinet notes two Luzon provinces remain loyal while Manila’s status grows critical. The Morning Post correspondent reports Sagasta agitated when reading a dispatch from Manila kept secret.
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Sagasta
Luzon
Manila
London
Madrid
Morning Post
Senor Sagasta
Spaniards in Manila Alarmed by News From Overseas
Maprio June 17. News from Manila is disappointing and depressing to Spaniards. Doubts grow about General Monte's position and whether Aguinaldo can press Manila before American reinforcements arrive from San Francisco. Foreign war vessels may aid in restraining insurgents.
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Maprio
Monte
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
San Francisco
Cervera Reports Provisions Safe and Vizcaya Undamaged
Admiral Cervera cables that provisions are sufficient for the fleet through autumn. A shell from a US warship struck Vizcaya but did not damage her thanks to strong armor. Bianco reports Havana batteries fired on the US cruiser Montgomery, which left the blockade line. Eleven vessels continue to blockade Havana. The San Augustin arrives at Gibraltar to ship coal but is detained by British authorities. Cadiz squadron sailed at dawn and returned that evening.
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Cervera
Medrid
Mapnip
Vizcaya
Gibraltar
San Augustin
Cadiz
Shipbuilders Protest Eight Hour Law for Government Contracts
A Senate labor subcommittee heard from corporations with government contracts opposing extending the eight hour law to contractors. Previously labor representatives urged adoption of the law. The hearing occurred in Washington on June 17.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Labor
Canadian sealing claims settled in US payment to British envoy
The United States and Great Britain resolved Canadian sealers claims from Bering Sea seizures with a payment of about 474000 to Sir Julian Pauncehope, British ambassador, finalizing the settlement. In Seatrise Washington an event in Masonry history saw recognition of negro lodges in Mississippi, limited to those chartered by the English grand lodge.
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United States
Washington
Bering Sea
Sir Julian Paunce‘ote
Great Britain
Seatrise
Wash
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of
England
Minneapolis Millers Seek Clearer Atmosphere in Trade
The Northwestern Miller reports Minneapolis flour output fell week to 95 546 barrels from 142 075 prior and 282 070 in 1897. Superior and Duluth mills produced 8 700 last week vs 16 725 previous, with 69 29 in 1897. The Leiter deal collapse is seen as stabilizing business, hinting at improved domestic and export activity in five months. Flour trade was weak with little export demand.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern
Superior
Duluth
Woodworkers Union Strike Hits Chicago Factories
Readable fragments report members of the Woodworkers Union in sash door and blind factories in Chicago striking for higher wages. Ex Governor Drake of Iowa is noted as signing in as president of the Indianapolis and Iowa rallroad.
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Iowa
Indianapolis
Taois
Iowa Raitront
Gindrala
B. Enotes
Aes Gogeds Chins
Peiiis
Am Bas Pad ‘Gt
Rasala
Dalal Binioes Roaghed
Exhibition Drill for Red Cross at Mechanics Pavilion San Francisco
The Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers will stage an exhibition drill at the Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco with proceeds dedicated to the Red Cross fund. A fire at Chicago stockyards damaged auxiliary buildings of the fin plant, including the tin shop lithograph plant and poster room, with losses estimated around $100,000.
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Optia
Gérmain Leva
Kaiser Freidrich
Brepien
Minnesota
Mechanics Pavilion
San Francisco
Red Cross Fund
Chicago
Castellar Says Pope Acted Against Spain Over Cuba Peace
Senor Emilio Castellar, a Republican statesman from Alicante, told a Ma' arid correspondent that the pope’s mediation with President McKinley favors Cuba independence, cession of Porto Rico, and Philippine pledges to the United States. He cites American naval supremacy but expects Spain to win battles when US troops land in Cuba.
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Spain
New York
London
Senor
Emilio ‘Castellar
Philippines
United States
Benor Castellar
Cuba
Minnesota and California Regiments Slated for Manila Guard Duty
General Merritt may call on General Otis to name regiments best suited for the next Manila expedition. The Thirteenth Minnesota and Seventh California along with Wyoming and Linho battalions are ordered to guard secured trans ports ahead of the third military cruise. Details of men from each unit are being arranged for transport duties.
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San Francisco
Merritt
Otis
Manila
Minnesota
California
Wyoming
Sampson's Fleet Bombards Santiago Fortifications Again
The fleet fires repeatedly at the Santiago defenses in a third bombardment. About five thousand shots are reported as causing extensive destruction to fortifications and surrounding areas.
Bombardment of Santiago Batteries by Admiral Sampson Fleet
American ships bombarded the Santiago de Cuba batteries at daylight, destroying western defenses and unseating many guns. The assault caused heavy enemy losses with no American casualties, as the fleet pressed the attack from dawn to early morning.
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New York
Regiments Chosen for Wharf Duty May Follow General King to Manila
The passage notes regiments and battalions selected for wharf duty are likely to accompany General King to Manila, based on precedent. It implies ships have sailed only to commands that later embarked on the vessel protected.
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King
Manila
Four Cubans With Dispatches For Junta Reach Key West
Four Cubans from Pinar del Rio arrive in Key West with dispatches for the Cuban junta. They report excellent health in the fleet but scarce food and arms, hindering enlistment as 16,000 troops await a possible American landing.
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Angusti Atiao
Ba Sati
Pinar del Rio
Cabanas
Bahia Hands
Marat
Germany and U S in Philippines clash over naval aims
London reports in The World that Russia France and England would not tolerate Germany using the Philippines crisis to gain advantage. Berlin press is dismissed as irrelevant by senior officials. Admiral Dewey’s squadron arrival at Manila is seen as naval observation, not policy objective.
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New York
London
Russia
France
England
America
Manila
International
Philippines
Berlin
Deierichs
Pacific
Dewey
Washington Senate resumes debate on annuities bill for bands
In Washington on June 27 the Senate, after an hour on the annuities for the Blaseton and Wahpeton bands of Sioux Indians, resumes consideration of the bill to incorporate the Literal American banks. The BUitaita approves. Constantinople report notes notification of minister appointment, while New York resistance to the Turkish envoy appointment is mentioned.
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Tinister
Turkey
Angell
Battleship Duel Off Morro Bay Echoes Thunderous Fire
A chaotic naval engagement recounts American ships led by the Massachusetts and Texas delivering heavy broadsides against Spanish batteries near Morro Bay. New Orleans braved the shore with long rifles, silencing emplacements as crews fought with disciplined gunnery amid roaring guns and rising smoke.
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Orleans
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Orléana
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O~e
Admiral Sampson Praises Bombardment’s Result at El Morro
Dispatch notes Admiral Sampson highly gratified by bombardment outcomes. Western batteries are reported practically demolished. Hobson and his crew's actions at El Morro marked a sacred moment. total shot count uncertain with New York firing 208 shots and an estimated 5,000,000 pounds of projectiles used.
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Hobson
El.Morro
New York
Spanish Soldier Surrenders to Marines Describes Hunger
A half starved Spanish soldier crawled into a marine camp at Guan Nam on June 15 and surrendered. He said 2000 companions were near starvation and feared American captivity. He received food and clothing then moved to the Marblehead as a prisoner.
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Kingston
Marblehead
Coast Patrol Expanded With 40 Auxiliary Naval Craft
The Navy reports completion of an Atlantic and Gulf coast patrol system from Eastport Maine to New Orleans. About 40 auxiliary vessels including swift yachts monitors and tug boats are stationed at major ports and along outer picket lines far offshore. Outer pickets extend to Nova Scotia in the north and off Georgia in the south, with the largest ships near New York City to safeguard commerce.
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Navy Department
San Francisco
Nova Scotia
Georgia
New York
Fight at National Populist Conference in Omaha
Mid‑road Populists pressed their bid at the June 17 gathering with Senator Butler as chairman. A late report said fusion proposals would stop and the 1900 convention would be held early, with states autonomous, but the middle-of-the-road faction demanded Chairman Butler resign and no agreement was reached.
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Merrimac
Yanez ‘Pinzon
Blanco
Hobson
United States
Omaha
Butler
National Committee
Batsler
United States Canada Conference Set for Quebec
Ottawa announces the United States and Canada will hold the international conference at Quebec on July 15. Canadian representatives include Wilfred Lisutier Sir Richard Cartwright and Sir Louis Davis with Hon. Francoise Langelier likely to serve as legal adviser for the Dominion.
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Ont
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Canada
Quebec
Will
Wilfred Lisutier
Richard Cartwright
Louis.Davis
Francoise’ Langelier
Dominion
Parissima Concepcion Sails From Kingston With Food Aid
The Spanish steamer Parissima Concepcion sails west from Kingston bearing food for Manzanillo. Colonial authorities ignore a US protest as unfounded and grant clearance. In Nebraska, Bryan ends a Kansas speaking tour and plans to command his regiment at Fort Crook after the war.
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Concepcion
Kingston
Kinastoy
Concépcion
Manzanillo
Jeff Kingston
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Consi! Genéral
Glearance
Bryan
Liscouy
Neb
Kansas
Fort Crook
Iowa G A R encampment closes Belgian officers and veterans
The Iowa G A R encampment concluded with the installation of new officers and old veterans. Visitors are returning homeward as Waterloo was chosen as the next meeting site.
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Iowa
Srovux Cn
Waterloo
Fusion Democrats Nominate Finn for Congress in Redfern
In a fusion convention at Redfern on June 17, Democrats Populists and Free River Republicans nominated Ge Finn for Congress. The event reflected cross party support amid a turbulent regional race.
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Oreston
Democrats
Populiata
Free
River' -Republicate
Righth Diatelit
Finn of
Redfern
Congress
Porto Rico Invasion Expedition Aims at 85 Transports
The war department expects to employ about 85 transports to invade Porto Rico with 16,000 to 20,000 men. Official estimates suggest Spanish forces in Puerto Rico may be around 10,000, with U S troops to be mobilized to full strength for San Juan assault. Embarkation point to be chosen after talks between Secretary Alger and Major General Miles, Fernandina or Savannah favored.
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War Department
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Department
Santiago
San Juan
Alger
Miles
Atlantic
Fernandino
Fla
Savannah
Meiklejohn
Hulf
Mid-Route Bolters Nominate State Ticket in Minnesota
The middle of the road Populists who bolted the state convention named a full ticket except for the supreme court justices. Ignatius Donnelly led the bolters with Adams endorsing as their candidate for U.S. senator. Ticket includes Governor L C Long Magnolia lieutenant governor Kittle Halvorsen Belgrade secretary of state M Wesenberg Duluth auditor C A Hopkins Fairfax treasurer P H Rahilly Lake City attorney general John F Heatley St Paul clerk supreme court A La Stromberg Forest Lake.
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Supreme Court
Ignatius-Donnelly
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United States
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Long
Magnolia
Kittle Halvorsen
Belgrade
M. Wesenberg
Duluth
C.a.hopkins
Fairfax
P. H. Rahilly
Lake City
John F. Heatley
St. Paul
Supreme Courty
A. la Stromberg
Orest Lake
Kansas Populists Renominate State Ticket in Platform
Kansas Populists in session renominate the entire state ticket headed by Governor Lesdy. The platform calls for initiative and referendum, proportional representation, state stockyards, open markets, state insurance, and public ownership of utilities and monopolies.
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Stata Ofleera
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Porzka
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Lesdy
Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company Assignment
Boston reports a corporate assignment for the Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company. Assets total 32 10 000 with liabilities of 1 200 000.
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Poem Fragment Sparks editor’s pointed retort
A reader quotes a short poem from the French and the editor responds with a snide bowing remark. The exchange appears in a Detroit Free Press clipping with trimmed text and marginal context.
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Detroit Free Press
Fragmentary City Hall Exchange Draws Curious Crowd
A garbled street scene at city hall shows a crowd questioning a speaker about some local story or boast. The dialogue hints at an informal political or social gathering with unclear details and scattered phrases.
Unclear Text Fragment Signals Local Notice
Readable passage hints at a stray quote about golf and a bazar advertisement. Specific names, places, and formal details are not present. The fragmentary lines suggest a casual or conversational note rather than a coherent event or notice.
Parisian fashion notes for summer gowns and accessories
The New York Sun outlines season trends including ecru and white fabrics, white skirts replacing silk, and color pairings like heliotrope with reds and blues. It highlights hats turning back from the face, black spangled tulle gowns, long back coats, pink and blue batiste petticoats, and mushroom hats with low crowns as stylish—plus belts and fabrics for shirts and gowns.
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New York
Jewelry Jottings From The Jewelers' Circular
Dainty veil pins feature enameled birds butterflies and bees with outspread wings. Birth stone bracelets rise as a favored style while a gold bracelet with a cameo clasp and pearl surround shines. A gold serpent brooch studded with diamonds holds a ruby head. Coral beads form dog collars with jeweled buckles. Opals and diamonds appear alternated on new stiff bracelets. Pin designs include green beetles lizards snakes turtles and spiders. A man’s scarfpin shows a gold stirrup with a diamond horseshoe and sapphire center. Conservative dressers favor a single pearl or gold ball pin.
Mixed crowd at benefit ball noted by critics
Excerpted chatter from Cincinnati Enquirer and Indianapolis Journal shows critics quibbling over jokes at a benefit ball. The fragments mention a crowd, wagon call, and alleged witticisms attributed to various speakers.
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Rastus
Yassin
Cincinnati Enquirer
Lost Time Left The Dewey Pung
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases about the Dewey Pung and missing timeline. No clear event, names, or places are readable to establish a definite news item.
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Donler
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