Miles Leaves With Troops Halted By Mistakes
General Miles did not sail to Porto Rico as planned due to mistaken orders. Regiments from Haines brigade, including Third Illinois and Fourth Pennsylvania, along with artillery and support units, were ordered to Newport News for Porto Rico, with selection of divisions to follow. The war department seeks ready troops for Santiago and to transport Spanish prisoners to Spain, amid malaria concerns in Tampa and Fernandina transfers.
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Brooke Jowns HS Command Follows Miles at Once
Major General John R. Brooke returns to Camp Thomas to decide regiments for Porto Rico. Rumors point to First and Second divisions of First Corps possibly sailing. movement expected late this week or early next. Railways ready. 41 car loads of meat sugar flour and coffee unloaded. more due. Colonel Rockwell promoted. sabre drills under Adjutant Sues. Grigsby cavalry praised as best drilled. Brigade review set with Cowboys First Illinois First Kentucky cavalry. 25,000 horses on field.Compton’s Second Division preparing new rifle ranges and full equipment nearly complete.
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Americans Take Prompt Steps to Purify Santiago de Cuba
In Santiago de Cuba on July 19, American forces enforce sanitary reforms after bombardment fear. The harbor and city center become quiet as troops and Red Cross build a cleaner, safer environment. Transports, ships, and merchant marine enjoy a show as U S authority stabilizes the port.
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New Camps Established North of Santiago de Cuba
Strenuous efforts to curb disease spread after the city fell are under way. In the past 86 hours troops have been sent to hills north of Santiago to establish new camps and improve sanitary conditions. Immune regiments from New Orleans and Mobile expected daily will join forces in the campaign, while some units may proceed to Porto Rico. Disease appears controlled as fever cases decline with relocation and precautions.
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Kennebec Outbound From Baltimore to Frisco Missing
Grave fears rise over the American bark Kennebec en route 188 days from Baltimore to Frisco with coal cargo. The Ayran left near the same time on a roughly 121 day voyage. Kennebec, an old craft, was laid up then commissioned again at San Pedro.
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Caimanera Flag Lowered After Spanish Surrender
Telegraph dispatches report American forces captured Caimanera and announced the surrender of General Toral's troops at Santiago. A formal notice was given to the Spanish commander, with terms of capitulation and a warning about guards and prisoners of war. The combined force in Guan is about 5,000, with 3,000 to be moved upriver for prisoner watch.
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Park Soldiers Ready to Load for Newport News
Queen and Crescent route officials notified to hold 3000 soldiers for Newport News within 24 hours. Brigade likely includes Third Illinois and Fourth Pennsylvania regiments. About 25000 troops ready for 34 hours notice. further orders awaited with General Brooke en route.
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