Miles lands plans in Puerto Rico amid slow landings
Washington reports no official word on Gen Miles movements until today with readiness to land troops on Puerto Rico coast if no strong Spanish force blocks the approach. Troops are en route from Tampa Charleston and Chickamauga, with lighter supplies and naval help speeding transfer. Santiago notes show improved conditions for Shafter's troops and large-scale prisoner handling, while a Havana offensive is hinted with 150,000 men under Miles and allied generals.
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War Department
Miles
Puerto Rico
Tampa
Charleston
Muerto Rico
Chickamauga
Brooke
Hampton Roads
Santiago
Shafter
Gareiq
Fantiago
Garcia
Haytt
Army
Miley
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Tora
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Lee
Graham
United States
Jacksonville
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Charles Fritot
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Camara
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Gen. Garcia
Sampson
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William
Germany
Philippine Islands
Trade Review notes steady trade amid grain move and Cuba changes
R G Dun reports war does not halt business but grain movements cause a reaction and a perceived drop. Granger and Pacific rails show no earnings loss vs 1892, and Cuban trade opens with tax cuts and Spanish departure. Wheat slips three cents as corn exports remain strong at 6,077,847 bushels in three weeks, prices holding steady.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Granger
Pacific
Santago
Puerto Rico
Santiago
Cuba
Prisoners of war cheer captors flag at New York scene
In a striking moment dated July 26 in New York, prisoners of war are seen cheering the flag of their captors, an unusual and provocative display that drew attention amid wartime reporting.
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New York
Manila Situation Deepens as Rebels Harass Spaniards
Manila July 18 reports. Second American border detachment arrives in excellent condition though four died at sea. Spaniards, buoyed by Cadiz fleet rumor and naval losses, grow despondent and may surrender as food runs low. Insurgents harass from both sides while American guns seal Malate and Santa Mesa forts.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Dewey
Paranaque
Cadiz
Cervera
Nanaiwa
Malate
Santa Misa
Prisoners cheer from Spanish throats at Brooklyn dock
Report describes 254 prisoners from four prize steamers in port sailing home under the British flag aboard the Hesperia as a patrol gunboat passes. Crowds on the Brooklyn shore and Governor's Island hear the cheers, seen as thanks to the United States for kindness shown during captivity.
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Union
Brooklyn
Hesperia
Governor's Island
Uncle Sam
Arctic Whalers Left in Ice Traps and Losses
Ottawa telegram reports Anglican missionary L C Stringer in Eskimo country confirms 11 whaling ships ventured west last fall but only three escaped. Others were crushed by ice and abandoned. four crewmen died attempting to reach land.
Heavy shortage alleged in Milwaukee banker case
Milwaukee July 22 It is alleged that John Harvey Meyers secretary of the Home Building and Loan association of this city is short in his accounts to the amount of 30000 The money is said to have been squandered in unfortunate real estate transactions No action has yet been taken against Mr Myers.
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Milwaukee
John Harvey Meyers
Home Building and Loan Association
Myers
Destructive hailstorm devastates Beadle county crops
Destructive hall storm in Beadle county on Friday cuts a path over a mile wide and 15 miles long. It ruins about 1,500 acres of wheat and small grain with some farmers losing entire crops. Many cattle were killed by lightning.
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Hallatorm
Huron
Beadle County
Assault by Drunken Soldier in San Francisco
Private John Lynch of Company A Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers attacked E D Eaton an insurance man with a bayonet while intoxicated in San Francisco on July 23 Lynch was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
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San Francisco
John Lynch
Minnesota Volunteers
E. D. Eaton
Weekly War History Pact July 19 1898 Near Santiago Actions
Daily wartime summary from Havana reports bombardment at Manganilla by American ships. Troop use rules for Puerto Rico, harbor repairs at Santiago, flag raised over Morro Castle, McKinley proclamations, Dewey protests, Shafter prisoners count, Red Cross aid, and Manila/Wake Island status updates across July 2 to July 8 with allied movements, naval actions, and flags raised.
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Santiago
Puerto Rico
Schley
Mortocastle
McKinley
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Cuba
Dewey
Manila
Germany
Gen. Shafter
Toral
Eagle
Santo Domingo
I Francis
Sylvester Scovel
New York
Shafter
Sthoney
Red Cross Society
Bandaga
Western Union
Santiago da Cuba
Washington
Philippines
Wake Island
Madrid
Trans-Atlantic Company
Parreja
Guantanamo
Sandiaga
New Laws for Santiago Mark an Epoch in U S History
President McKinley issues a historic proclamation governing the occupation of Santiago de Cuba. It outlines the aims of the United States to protect inhabitants, preserve private rights, and administer justice under military oversight, with continued local laws where compatible and safeguards for property and religious freedom.
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Washington
McKinney
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Alger
Corbin
Shafter
Santiago
Executive Mansion
Secretary of War
Cuba
Cuban
MINGR News Items Weekly Wrap July 25
The town of New Holland G. was wiped out by fire. A bank in Marshalltown closed. A hailstorm near Casselton destroyed 25000 acres of grain. A tornado in Minot destroyed 17 buildings and injured people. Northern Bank of Lexington failed amid taxation pressure. Political nominations in Michigan and Kentucky noted. Six infants’ bodies found in Roxbury vacant lot. Rival suitors killed near El Reno. Pittsburgh car barn burned for 175000. Teach hotel in Galveston burned for 720000. A fatal bout in Randolph. Ferdinand W. Peck appointed US commissioner to Paris Exposition. Domestic tragedy in Thurman. Two earthquakes reported in east Tennessee and surrounding area. Drownings in Morton Minnesota. North Dakota Republicans nominate Fancher and Spaulding for governor and congress. A Christian Science induced murder in Chillicothe. Indianapolis butchers contest record set for dressing ten sheep.
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Michigan
Ieary C
Teach
Galveston
Tex
Randolph
Wis
Paul Seigman
Julius
Ferdinand W. Peck
Chicago
United States
Henry Deine
EF. Spaulding
Cass
William Jones
Chillicothe
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles Gardner
Walker Manufacturing Wins Huge Paris Streetcar Order
The Walker Manufacturing company of Cleveland received one of its largest orders. Paris placed the contract for equipment for 500 electric street cars, including 1,000 motors 1,000 controllers 500 trolleys and other details. The value exceeds $500,000.
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Cleveland
Walker Manufacturing Company
Paris
Trial Trip For Farragut Destroyer Set For Next Week
The torpedo destroyer Farragut will undergo its official war trial trip in San Francisco next week. Exact date pending decision. Shipmasters will be asked to navigate the vessel to reach 30 knots speed.
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San Francisco
Farragut
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