Manila Falls as Rebels Close in on Walled City
London June 18 The Times Hong Kong correspondent reports Manila is doomed as insurgents seize the family of Captain General Augusti and native regiments massacre officers during desertions. A general attack spreads along the sea front while reports note the archbishop of Manila may have arrived in Shanghai aboard Darmstadt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hong Kong
the Times
Manila
H. M
Linnet
Augusti
Shanghai
Darmstadt
Spaniards in Mantis Holdout Amid Exhaustion and Fear
Intermittent firing surrounds the city as Spanish defenders suffer hunger and sleeplessness. Insufficient information forces them to retreat under constant threats of a populace uprising. Civilians take shelter while walls, river defenses, and gun boats brace the citadel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantis
Manila
Hong Kong
Grave Situation in Manila Worsens Says Augusti Dispatch
Mapuio June 18 The Manila dispatch dated June 14 by Captain General Augusti reports the grave situation continues with troops fighting along block houses to halt the enemy. Desertions of native troops weaken resistance and may force retreat to a walled city as communications with the provinces remain cut and aid from the peninsula seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Manila
Mapuio
Augusti
Insurgents Close In On Manila Last Defense
The Madrid Daily Mail dispatch cites Manila saying insurgents surround the walled town and attack the defenders. Water supply is cut though wells remain. fighting extends along the front as Americans hold the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Madrid
The
Daily Mail
Manila
Gon
Insurgent Warships Reported Off Manila Bay
Madrid dispatch says four Philippine insurgent warships appeared in Manila Bay and bombarded the city from the sea, supporting the insurgent land forces in an attack on Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila Bay
London
Madrid
Hong Kong
Philippines
International American Bank Passes Senate Bill
The Senate approved a bill to incorporate the International American Bank by a 26 to 23 vote. The measure aims to provide banking and exchange facilities to promote trade between the United States and Central and South American nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International American Bank
Pan-American Congress
Senate
United States
Central
South America
Varied 19th Century Notices Span Nominations and Events
The text notes Henry Boynton nominated to brigadier general, painter Edward Burne-Jones dead at 66, four Milwaukee flour mills closed, Miss Juliette Atkins of New York won a ladies tennis title, rainfall improving Victoria crops, President Faure inviting Ribot to form cabinet, Kansas police law proclamation suspending authority, and mentions a murder case near Wetumpka plus other scattered items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vv. Boynton
Edward ‘Coley
Burne-Jones
Milwaukee
Juliette
Atkins
New York
Philadelphia’ Grounds
Mel ‘Bourne
Victoria
Faure
M. Ribot
Melind
Leahy
Metropolitan Police Law
Kansas
Repub
Garden
Dad
Carlee
Wetumpka
Sentence commuted to life for Train Wrecker worden
Five signers of a petition for clemency include ex President Cleveland and O P Huntington of Southern Pacific. Governor commutes the sentence of Train Wrecker Baltor D Worden to life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buda
Wrecker -Baltor D Worden
Cleveland
O.’P. Huntington
Southern Pacific
Senate Committee Quickly Reports Annexation Resolution
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee spent about 15 minutes finalizing a report on the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands. Democratic members Mosers Turpie and Mills opposed the report, casting negative votes while non Republican members were negative overall. Senator Davis stated he was authorized to cast Senator Morgan's vote in the affirmative, and the House had already sanctioned the resolution with no intent to change it.
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Senate Committee
Washington
Senate, Foreign Relations
Hawaiian Islands
United ’ States
Mosers
Turpie
Mills
Davis
Morgan
Dem
Ala
National People's party committee meets in Omaha
The national organization committee of the People's party meets in Omaha with Milton Park of Dallas Texas as chairman. The group was chosen at Nashville and calls for an independent convention in Cincinnati to reorganize the party.
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Omaha
Nectional Organization
The
People’s Party
Milton ‘Park
Dallas
Tex
Nashville
General Miles Arrives in Washington Aids War Preparations
General Nelson A Miles arrives in Washington to consult with officials and assist in war prep. The visit aims to accelerate military readiness and coordinate with Alger and aides on the situation.
Expedition plans press forward for Porto Rico and Cuba
Washington reports steady progress for new expeditions to Porto Rico and Cuba. General Miles returns from Tampa and reviews troop conditions with Secretary Alger. Officials say a second 5,000-man reinforcement to Shafter at Santiago is likely imminent and transport capabilities are available.
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Porto Rico
Cuba
Shafter Ait Santiago
Is Spain's Bank Solvent as War Finances Mount
London reports doubts about Spain's financial condition as wartime needs rise. The Statist notes Bank of Spain monetary expansion, with 1.318 billion pezetas in note circulation and potential rise to 2.5 billion, plus a 1 billion pezetas loan to Spain and Cuba over three years.
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London
Bank of “Spain
Pezeiag
Banik
Spain
Independent Conclave Called For Populist Party
A July 4 caucus resolved to bolt and issue a call for an independent convention on September 4 in Cincinnati to organize the Populist party. The decision followed two meetings held that day, one after the Populist committee adjourned and another in the afternoon.
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Cincinnati
Rumors on Spanish Fleet Movements Stir Madrid
Mapnip June 18. Circulation rumors claim Admiral Camara's fleet heads to Boston to bombard New England, while another report says the reserve fleet sails to the Philippine islands. Troop calls rise as fortification work accelerates. a third squadron is said to be formed nearby.
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Madrid
Cadiz
Spain
Western League and National Leagues Scores and Standings
League results show St Paul beat Columbus 8 to 2 in St Paul while Minneapolis blanked Detroit 0 to 0. Omaha defeated Milwaukee 7 to 0. Standings list Indianapolis 689 and St Paul 620 with others around 600s. National League games include Baltimore beating Brooklyn 6 to 4 and New York routing Philadelphia 44 to 3.
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St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Detroit
Omaha
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Detroit Boy
Brooklyn
Baltimore
New York
Philadel
Boston
Washington
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
Utah
Cleveland
Battigorg
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Brooklyin
Louis
Loulé ‘Ville
Spanish garrison strengthens Porto Rico defenses amid invasion fears
Officials indicate a larger invading force may be needed as Cadiz fleet sails toward Porto Rico. Cadiz ships crossing to this side shift strategic options for the Spanish commander while General Miles gives only general statements on active army movements.
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Porto
Cadig
Porto Rico
Cuba
Sthiss
Tiswag
Imays
Porto’ Rico
Miles
Equadron Relay Forming Navy Fleet Reports
Fragmentary notes indicate a new flying squadron equadron formation under the navy department. A probable flagship Newark and ships Minnesota and Columbus are cited as part of a formidable fleet ready for action.
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Equaddron
Washixaton
Jane
Navy Department
Equadron
Ythe Newark
Ewe
Minneaport
Columbis
Aighuin
Grand Forks Notice Reads Across June
Vague OCR fragment shows scattered phrases about Grand Forks dated June third. No clear event, action, or names readable to confirm specifics.
Unsigned fragment hints at large hatchings among young inserts
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a precarious situation with many young inserts hatched, implying an alarming condition. Readable proper nouns are scarce, yet the wording suggests a widespread growth event with unspecified entities.
Tea importers Lose Forty Thousand In Tax Race
Chicago tea importers reportedly lost 40000 amid a midnight deadline for a new war tax. Canadian imports were halted at Portal No. 4 as United States revenue officers blocked 15 carloads, leaving five to cross. Local firms faced a sudden financial blow as the entire consignments had been sold to dealers across the Midwest and West.
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Sun Chicago
Cmcaco
Jane
Chronicle Anyss
Chicago
Canadian
Portal
Canada
United States
Derritory
Wrest
Northwest
Trade Review Notes Broad Gains In Wheat And Railways
Weekly Trade Review reports a strong business situation with increased foreign transactions in broadcloths raw stuffs and manufactured goods. Wheat and most cereals show high yields and cotton profitable railway operations. Bank clearings set records, new demand steady in the East and South for midsummer dullness, while the West and Northwest compare well with prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradetreots
War Bonds Subscriptions Pour In Fast As Treasury Plans Favor Small Subscribers
The secretary of the treasury told cabinet members that war loan subscriptions are coming in rapidly and indicate a large over subscription. He said the entire amount could have been disposed of at a lower rate, and a fraction loss was not named. The bonds will be distributed to the largest possible number of people, with small subscribers given preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinatox
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Parissima Cargo Arrives at Manzanillo With Gold Rumors
Dispatch reports the Spanish steamer Parissima Conception arrived at Manzanillo in the province of Santiago de Cuba after sailing from Kingston around 2 am Thursday. The vessel carried fool supplies for the Spanish troops and is believed to be carrying about 1000000 in gold.
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Parissima
Coriarpoton
Manzanillo
Kingston
Jones Jao
Santiago’ ‘de Cuba
Parissima’ Conception
Minnesota Volunteers Exhibit for Red Cross Fund
Minnesota volunteers staged an exhibition drill at Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco on June 18 in honor of General Merritt. The event drew a large attendance of fashionable society and was deemed a great success.
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Minnesota Boys
San Francisco
Minnesota
Mechanics
Red Cross Fund
Préet
Merritt
Recruits arriving at Chickamauga Park in June
Reports from recruiting stations indicate early filing of regiments to required strength. General Brooke notes arrivals totaling 4420 today. Berlin dispatches say Prince Bismarck's health worsens with vein inflammation and pain, affecting his daily routine. Doctor Schveninger is said to have arrived at Friedrichsruhe.
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Chickim Uize
Chickama Jaa Park
Jurie
Brooke
Friedrichssruhe
Gernt _ Herbert
Bismarck
Turmoil and Atrocities Reported in Balkans and Africa
Descriptions claim Turks resumed village burnings in Beran district of Albinia with Servian Christian houses set afire. women allegedly murdered. A German captain reports sighting Spanish Cadiz bound for Africa near Gibraltar with battleships and torpedo ships observed offshore.
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Beran
Albinia
Gianduiral
Germat Atonter
Cadiz
Conta
Africa
Gibraltar
Mit
Jorge
Fragmentary OCR Note on East Shipments Returns
A sparse OCR fragment mentions an East shipment return and a statement that the shipment is zero. No clear names, dates, or places are readable. The text lacks verifiable details to establish a full news item or event.
Navy Deserters and How They Escape Aid and Apprehension
Deserters from the Navy and Army evade pursuit through cash from pay, bumboat networks, and careful planning. The piece contrasts naval deserters who slip ashore and may face Mare Island or Boston prison with army deserters who exploit canteens and pay days, while authorities once offered bounties and a network of pursuers called hounds.
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Naval
Mare Island
Boston
Davide Island
Fort Slocum
N. J
New Jersey
Davids Island
New Rochelle
Davidsreland
War Department
Washington Star
French Anomalies and the Paradox of a Curious Nation
A reflective critique surveys France as a people of enduring integrity preserved by conflicting forces. It highlights emotional upheavals that rival any great power, a refined aesthetic emerging from prurience, scholastic culture without reform, and a national character shaped by liberty struck by intolerance.
Fragmentary OCR Note on Shipboard Conduct and Events
Fragmentary text describes a shipboard incident with references to a governor, India, and drunken behavior. Mentions an aboard crew member, attempts to intervene, and a restrictive response by the captain amid unclear context. No clear dates, names, or outcomes are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Aia
Haglahd
Sense of direction in horses amazes travelers and breeders
A Victorian horse breeder recalls horses with uncanny sense of direction. One pony guided a rider from Bombay to Kamptee 560 miles away with no prior exposure to the area. Another horse repeatedly unlocked stables and trekked over Australia to its old home, clocking over a hundred miles daily.
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Bombay
Kamptee
India
Melbourne
Australia
Birthplace of the Tulloch reel and Strathspey lore in Speyside
The Strath Spey landscape near Tallochgorani is linked to Ossianic lore and the famed reel of Tulloch. Tradition credits the Tulloch reel to a Macgregor linked by marriage, while the Strathspey reel is said to stem from Castle Grant Cummings. The song Tuollochgorum is tied to Rev. John Skinner of Longside, with connections to local clans and the Maid of Tulloch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathspey
Fingal
Ossian
Speyside Macpherson
Tulloch
Strath
Blue Mountain
Tallochgorani
Grant
John Skinner
Longside
Aberdeeishire
Chambers’ Journal
Plans of the greatest aerial war machine unveiled
A Chicago Post excerpt quotes an inventor showing plans and drawings for a famed aerial war machine. He admits it is not meant to fly but to astonish readers with its visual appeal in newspapers or magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alt
Chicago
Post
Pine timber and government reservation notes amid vague fragments
Fragmentary OCR items mention pine feet of timber, Towanda and North Towanda references, a big saw mill possibility, and government reservations near Ep era port. Names and places are garbled with unclear dates or actions.
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O. H. Griswold Grocery
Winona Fur and Glove Factory
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H. C. Wood
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St. Paul Medical and Surgical Institute
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BOLT
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Fea BB ES
Pezetas
the Beaneaters
Mapripy
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Io Joni
Weekly Trade Review
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