Landing of American Troops Begins at Santiago Bay
Official dispatches confirm a successful landing at Daiquiri with minimal resistance. Admiral Sampson reports a demonstration at Cabanas and the Texas facing long range batteries with one man killed. Debarkation aims for a week with multiple coastal landings anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Long
Sampson
Playa del Este
Navy Department
Daiquiri
New Orleans
Detroit
Castine
Wasp
Suwanea
Cabanas
Texas
Guantanamo
Army
Navy
General Shafter
Admiral Sampson
Landing of U S Troops at Daiquiri Opens Cuban Campaign
At Guantanamo Bay on June 28 190, troops began landing at Daiquiri sixteen miles west of Santiago de Cuba. By noon about eight thousand men, including Eighth and First Infantry and the Twenty-fifth colored, had reached shore with more detachments following as launches enabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puayva Pbe“L Este Carri
Guantanamo Bay
Daiquiri
Santiago de Cubs
Eighth Infantry
Second Massachusetts
Actor Mr E B Willard arrives in London in improved health
The report notes Mr E B Willard arriving in London in better health. Other items include a Lincoln fire destroying a four story Burgersla building with about 200000 loss, Rhull and Dutton going to receivership, a Chicago retiree Henry Stebbins in charge, and multiple deaths and injuries from incidents in Wisconsin Iowa and Milwaukee area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
London
Lincoln
Neb
Burgersla
Rhull & Dutton
Cleveland
Henry Stebbins
Chicago
Dewey
Milwaukee
Wawatosa
Proclaimed Betrothal Rumors and Klondike Ship News
London papers hint at Princess Victoria engagement to John Biring while Queen Victoria may approve. A Vancouver Alaska steamer reports safe arrival carrying about 1000 cattle and numerous horses en route to the Klondike via Pyramid Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Princess Victoria
Wales
John Biring
Revelstoke
Queen Victoria
Vancouver
Alaska
Pyramid Harbor
Klondike
Third Philippine Expedition Heads for Manila Sails Monday
San Francisco June 28 It is decided General Merritt and staff with clerks will sail aboard the Newport with the fleet to sail next Monday The war department says the third expedition of six transports will depart Monday June 27 The remaining forces under Major General Otis will sail for Manila as more transports are obtained
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Rumors of Manila Occupation Stir London Press
The Daily News in London says a correspondent with reliable information denies or confirms Manila being occupied by foreign forces. Officials expect clear proof only after a steamer reaches Hong Kong. The report notes official confirmation or denial is unlikely before then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily News
Manila
Harts
Fusion May Passl South Dakota Political Conventions
Aberdeen South Dakota June 3 state conventions of the Populists Democrats and Silver Republicans meet adopting similar platforms endorsing silver coinage opposing bonds and banks of issue backing government money. Spain war support and electoral reform are urged with hot debates over equal suffrage and party conference committees allocating key offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Spain
Silver Republicans
Hospital ship to aid wounded from Santiago de Cuba
Relief ship bound for Santiago de Cuba will carry army and navy wounded to a safe harbor. Major George H Torney in charge. Surgeon General Sternberg authorizes a hospital fund of 1050 dollars for division hospital purchases. Ship may bring patients to the United States if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
New York
Santiago de Cuba
George, H. Torney
Santiago
Army
Navy
United States
Foreign warships pursuit hinted as official news awaits
The record notes an accomplished tactic by foreign warships, but official confirmation may not arrive for three or four days, possibly via Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Bold fate of General Augusts family spreads fear
Dispatches from Manila via Shanghai report feared massacre of Señora Augusti and her children by insurgents on the Bulacania. The alleged killings may explain General Aguinaldo's hesitation to permit a British rescue effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August
Loxpon
Manila
Shanghai
Sénora Augusti
Augusti
Bulacania
Aguinaldo
Populists Refuse Large Ticket Concessions
The general and lieutenant governor concessions proposed were far larger than the Populists would grant. The conference committee withdrew and reported to the convention, which adjourned until morning. The Populists insist on withholding a large portion of the ticket from Democrats and Silver Republicans, signaling a protracted stalemate ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Corvention
Five Drown in Michigan Boat Capsize Tragedy
A capsizing on the Flushing River near Saainaw Michigan claims the lives of Chauncey Cook 18 Lulu Loup 14 Qualina Loup 16 Mildred Packard 2 and Arthur Maxwell 20 who all drowned while a rescuing effort failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zed
Fiushing
Michi
Saainaw
Mich
Jane
Flushing
Chauncey” Cook
Lulu-Loup
Qualina
Loup
Mildred ‘Packard
Arthur Maxwell
Results on the diamond Western and National Leagues
Readable game scores and standings from multiple cities show Milwaukee loss to Kansas City and Detroit victory over St Paul. Indianapolis and Omaha host results with varying dot standings, while Boston and Brooklyn post decisive innings in the National League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbug
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Mianteestedt
Indianapolis
Detroit
Omaha
St. Paulpil
Foshion
Yolupi
St.Paul
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Louisville
Washington
Pittsby
New York
St Louis
Philadelphia
Ponilla
Otholandtl
Benston
Chieng
Tahun
Alphi
Ae Bute
DISSENTERS UNSEATED AT COLUMBUS STATE CONVENTION
A Republican state convention in Columbus, Ohio, lasted under two hours with most time spent unseating a small minority of dissenters. The session ended unanimously by acclamation, nominating five candidates and revealing Hanna allies control the party apparatus headed by Cyrus Hulings and H. M. Daugherty. The ticket named Kinney for secretary, W. O. Spear for supreme judge, Josiah B. Allen for supreme court clerk, Joseph Healngkain for food and dairy commissioner, and G. Johnson for public works board member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotuxeus
Jane
Mindo
Chihery
Friends of
Hanna
Resent Legislativg
Cyrus. Huling
Hulings
State Central ‘Committed and
Daugherty
Hamed
Beorestary
Charles Kinney
Spear
Supreme Court
Josiah B. Allen
Joseph
Healngkbain
Board ‘of Public Works
G.johnson
Fusion Ticket Dominates in Michigan Section Race
A fusion ticket led by local organizers swept the Michigan area race on July 28, with support from both Democratic and Republican factions. Key figures include Guinn and Rarres, highlighting cross party collaboration in the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Guinn
Rarres
Mich
Republic
Populists Gain Plank in Democratic Platform for Referendum
The text notes Populists pressing for a reform plank favoring initiative and referendum. Republicans altered their declaration to align with the Democratic platform, reaffirming allegiance to the Chicago platform of 18u1. Ex Congressman Whiting of St. Clair was nominated for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silve
Chicago
Whiting
St. Clair
Ex-Banker Dreyer Guilty of Withholding 316000 Funds
Ex-Banker Edward Dreyer was found guilty of withholding 316000 dollars from the West Park board of commissioners while treasurer. The discrepancy appeared between board records and the bank accounts. The trial lasted three weeks and he faces an indeterminate prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chcaco
Edward
Dreyer
West Park Board of Commissioners
Treasuer
Fred M. Blount
Loard
Bank of E.S. Dreyer & Co
Chamberlain to Resign as Colonial Secretary
Rumor says Joseph Chamberlain will quit the ministry to lead a large bloc of discontented Unionists in the House of Commons. He reportedly dislikes the government's foreign policy and may leave if affairs in the East and West Africa worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxton
Joseph Chamberlain
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Far East
West Africa
Marquis of Lansdowne Backing Anglo Saxon Alliance
June 28 Lonpvoy Marqus of Lansdowne secretary of state for India addressed the Conservative union of London endorsing the Birmingham speech by the secretary of the colonies. He noted no issue with Mr Chamberlains call for an Anglo Saxon alliance between the Stars and Stripes and Union Jack and said it would not offend British patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpvoy
Retirement Colonel R. B. Crofton Dies at 63 in Washington
Colonel R B Crofton retired Army officer died in Washington at about 63. He entered service from Delaware at the Civil War outbreak and was noted as brave and efficient. He oversaw suppression of Chicago railroad riots during his Fort Sheridan command and later faced troubles at Fort Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sherd
Washington
R. Beaw Crofton
Delaware
Chicago
Fort Sheridan
Queen Regent Uneasy and Madrid Reports Rise
Vienna dispatches say the queen regent may resign soon as Madrid reports her position untenable. In Washington, the House passed a bill incorporating the national congress of mothers and adopted the conference report on ratifying the Dawes commission Seminole agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpdés
Vienna
Telegraph Gays
Madrid
House
Washington
National Congress of Mothers
Dawés Commission
Seminole ‘Indians
Conductor in Fancy Hat Stops Robbery on Loomis Street
Report from Cleveland dated June describing a failed daytime robbery on Loomis Street. One highwayman named Red Graves was fatally shot by the conductor Shota Mightwayman, with the assailants attempting to flee toward the coast and canal routes. An unrelated Havana note denies an assassination attempt on Captain-General Blanco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shota Mightwayman
Catcabe
Loomis
Red” Graves
Blanco
Havana
United States
Volunteer troops stationed at Mobile begin spoving duties
A fragmented report notes volunteer troops stationed in Mobile began some form of service after a first seating, with unclear phrasing and missing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jmonite
Roope Moxtag
Jane
Wuoksone
Plan of Attack to Encircle Santiago by U S and Cuban Forces
Washington June 23. One week after US troops left Tangas they began disembarking on Cuban soil at two points to attack Santiago from rear and sides. Navy support will fuse with land assaults as Miles's orders push two divisions toward the city while Garcia and Rabí’s insurgents threaten the rear. Forts at the harbor entrance will be pounded to seal the bay and trap Cervera’s ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waéhincton
United States
Tortugas
Santiago
Cuba
Miles
Playa del Este
Santiago Bay
Garcia
Rabi
Cevera
Flood Waters Submerge Kasso Town in British Columbia
Heavy rains and snowmelt raise Kootenai Lake four feet over the past week. The lower part of Kasso is underwater, trains ferry passengers on the hill, and boats navigate the streets. Bus service is halted and more flooding is expected, with heavy financial losses projected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wancouver
B. C
Kootenai Lake
Kasso
Witt Surrenders Non-Combatants and Crew of Prize Vessels
The attorney general will surrender to French and Austrian ambassadors the non-combatants and crew captured by the navy since the war began. In Iowa the Eleventh district Republican convention reports Perkins leading with 38 votes, Thomas 80, Cole 21, and Brown 14 with 62 needed for a choice.
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Steve Crary
Perkins
Thomas
Cole
Brown
Eustis Captures Minnesota GOP Nomination Fight
William E. Eustis carried the Republican primaries in this city against R. Van Sant of Winona. The contest was one of the hottest in the city or state, reflecting a fierce gubernatorial race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Minneapolis
William E. Eustis
R. van Sant c
Winona
Vermont Republicans Nominate Smith for Governor Bates for Lieutenant Governor
In Montr eelier Vermont on June 23 the Republican state convention nominated Colonel E B Smith of St Albans for governor by acclamation and H C Bates of Litchfield for lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Montrelier
EB. B. Smith
St. Albans
Stohmsbury
Lightning Death Strikes Near Evie In North Dakota
A severe afternoon storm in Farao North Dakota kills Mrs. Carl Nison who lived northwest of Evie. The region was swept by heavy rain and a lightning strike during the afternoon.
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Farao
N. D
Carl Nison
Evie
Lavender over turpentine for softer landscape painting
Amateur artists are advised to use lavender instead of turpentine for painting small landscapes on china. Lavender keeps colors open longer and edges soften, reducing hardness in skies hills and water. If needed lavender can be made more volatile with a judicious addition of alcohol, according to The Art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
A Young Lady Hesitates About a Tyrant Lover
The dialogue explores how a young woman describes a rejecting suitor. Her friend suggests terms such as domineering and pompous, with a playful exchange on the best word to convey the intended meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogmatic
Fragmentary note on two men and a clash
A garbled passage mentions two men in a dispute and various unclear phrases. No coherent event or names are readable to identify a concrete story. Further context is needed for a meaningful summary.
Democratic State Convention Closes In Indiana
The Indiana Democratic state convention met late into the night in Indianapolis with strong cheers for Dewey Hobson and Sampson. The platform supports the Spain War, proclaims unity, endorses free silver, and the ticket is led by John W. Miner for secretary of state.
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Dewey
Hobson
Indianapolis
Sampson
Indiana
Spain
Bigley
John W. Miner
White Given a Rest Pettigrew Opens Hawaii Annexation Fight
Senate wastes time on Hawaii annexation debate as White resumes two hours then yields to Pettigrew who speaks an hour and a half against the resolutions. Indian appropriation bill conference report is presented but no action taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettigrew
Wasmyeaton
Jane
Hawaii
Senate
Mr. White
Dem
Cal
White
Conference
Household Tips From Old Time Home Makers
Practical advice covers ironing with loose kid gloves to protect hands, sandalwood oil on a hot shovel for scent in sickrooms, stain removal with lemon juice and sun bleaching, cleaning and polishing wood with a oil turpentine and raw umber mix, and a triangular corner plate tool to keep dust from room corners.
Royal Box: Prince Edward in Sailor Suit and Royal Guests
The royal set recounts Prince Edward of York in a breeched sailor suit with trimmed curls. It notes Alfonso XII becoming king after birth and mentions Hungary visits by the Prince of Wales with Archduke Frederick and other monarchs. Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s youth as heir is touched on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward of
York
Spain
Alfonso XII
Prince of Wales
Hungary
Frederick
Bellye
Francis Joseph
Saxony
Duke of
Cumberland
Franz Ferdinand
Austria-Hungary
Rudolph
John Bull and Uncle Sam in Early War Echoes
A compilation of editorials from multiple papers mocking Britain and praising American resolve as tensions rise. It notes Ottawa and Alaska boundary disagreements, and warns against premature alliances while lauding U S vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Washington Post
Canada
Baltimore
John Bull
Sam
Hancock
Great Britain
United States
Alaska
Syracuse Standard
Kansag City Journal
Fragmentary War Amid Conferty Regiments Statement
A garbled quotation references going to war and a reluctance to fight, noting a person is merely a member of certain conferty regiments. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
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Alcer
Shafter
War Department
Cuban
Hart, Schaefener ,& Marx
TNE
the Hirsch
Geo. Hirsch
Mgr
Aller Bros
Beck
East Third Street
Hanan
Wrack & Behling
West Third Street
la Crosse
Burlington
Chicago, Burlington and Northern
Winona Fur and Glove Factory
Faos
MAX A. Conrad & CO
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Minn
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company
Lia Crosse
Park River
Grand Forks
Fargo
Minneapoli
St. Paul
Way
Sioux City
Mankato
Bonis
Alcor
Paul
Sporting Goods
R. D. Cone Company
LALOR
Winns, Mis
Merritt
Philippine Expedition
Rives
South Dakota
Sion
Eree
Columbuy
Green
Lake
Wis
Nimphi
Lily
Waupun
Berlin
Will
Discon
Marqus of
Lansdowne
Crofton
R. BE. A. Crofton
Algonquin
Globe’ Shipyards
Ogdensburg
Cervera
Sur
Columbis
Royal Baking Powder CO
the Royal Box
John Bull and
Uncle Sam
Thio
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