Anxious delays in sailing for Puerto Rico continue
Washington July 20 Gen Miles again delays sailing from Tampa for Puerto Rico as Navy readiness and supply logistics are debated. Campbell named captain of volunteers on Gen Brooke staff. Details of Miles plan and key targets for San Juan emerge as bids for transporting Spanish troops are opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Campbell
Gen. Brooke
Miles
Puerto Rico
Washington
J. A. Campell
Sheridan
Brooke
Campbell
United States
New York
the Tribune
Santiago
San Juan
War ‘Board
Bor
Mayaguez
Quartermaster’s Department
Army
Santiago de Cuba
Cadiz
Spain
New England Chemical Supply
Boston
L. A. Thiem & Co
Philadelphia
James N. Eliwell & Co
Neustria
W.H. Thompson
George A. Lord
Joseph L. St. John
Anchor Line
Cunard Line
Hambureg-American Packet Line
Robert H. Sloman & Co
North German Lloyd Line
Royal Steamship Packet Company
Thomas Wilson’s Sons & Co
Frederick Leyland & Co
Wilson & Furness-Leyland Line
G. B. Richards & Co
Tweedie Trading Company
Trans-Atlantic Company
R. A. C. Smith
Bathers Drowned and War News From Manila
Drowning incidents report three men in Gladstone Michigan and two in West Superior Minnesota as lifeguard searches fail to locate all. Manila near bombardment and arms seizures are described with German fleet presence and Spanish forces prepared for a likely conflict. A Boonton lightning storm kills four and injures five near Beaver Pond.
Senator Narrowly Survives Creek Flood Crash
United States Senator J C Pritchard of North Carolina crossed a swollen mountain stream en route to Burnsville. His buggy overturned in the flood and his horse and buggy were swept away. The senator reached Burnsville bruised with several cuts, none serious, after an exhausting struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
United States
J. C. Pritchard
North Carolina
Burnsville
Triansport Arrives with Wounded in New York
The United States transport Seneca arrived at quarantine Wednesday and was detained by the health officer for disinfection. Six soldiers will be moved to Swinburne Island for treatment. Dr. Doty notes cases are not clearly yellow fever but orders immediate removal and thorough ship disinfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triansport
New York
United States
Seneca
Decker
Swinburne Island
Doty
Leiter Wheat Deal Nears Closure In Milwaukee
Milwaukee July 20 The Daily News reports Milwaukee capital will settle Joe Leiter wheat losses as Levi Z Leiter nearly closes a $3,000,000 real estate loan with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. The deal follows his son's unsuccessful wheat venture negotiations ongoing for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiter
Milwaukee
The
Daily News
Milwaukee Capital
Joe Leiter
Levi Z. Leiter
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Mattter
Prince Making Good Recovery Progress Report
Bulletin from Marlborough house says the Prince of Wales passed a good night and is making satisfactory progress toward recovery. The update confirms his condition while he remains under care in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marlborough House
Prince of Wales
Gillett Renominated by Acclamation in New York District
Corning July 20 Republicans of the Twenty-ninth district renominated for the fourth time by acclamation Charles W. Gillett of Addison for congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
N. Y
Twenty-ninth Congressional District
Charles W. Gillett
Addison
Congress
Manila Ready to Surrender Says Manila News
Reports from Hong Kong and Cavite indicate Manila’s resistance is weakening as five German warships and a transport anchor in Manila harbor. Spanish authorities, urged by a display of force, may haul down the flag if officials refuse capitulation amid Allied bombardment threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Williams
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Cavite
Spain
West Indies
Atlantic
Augusti
Cormoran
Kaiser
Kaiserin Augusta
Irene
Princess Wilhelm
Immortalite
Bonaventure
Rattler
Breaux
Pascal
Matsushima
Povenet
Red Cross
Vancouver
B. C
Storm Kills Four Men as Shelter Under Tree Fails
A severe storm sweeping New Jersey and parts of New York on Tuesday night killed four men and injured five others who were taking shelter under a tree. The line of damage extended across coastal areas with high winds and lightning causing widespread hazard and disruption. Authorities reported multiple incident scenes and ongoing emergency responses as the weather system moved inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonton
N. J
Beaver Pond
Third Nebraska arrives in Nashville greeted by crowds
Several hundred members of the Third Nebraska regiment commanded by Col. William J. Bryan arrived in Nashville on Wednesday. They were met at the depot by a large crowd, given box lunches and flowers, then continued to Atlanta, Ga. Col. Bryan and the rest of the regiment arrived later in the day to a very enthusiastic reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Third
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Atlanta
Bryan
Designs for Dewey's Sword Previewed by Navy Dept
Washington July 20 The navy department continues to receive elaborate designs for the sword to be presented to Admiral Dewey under an act of congress One design sent to Assistant Secretary Allen Wednesday features a bas relief sword with a hilt set with diamonds rubies and other brilliant stones The design and stones make it more costly than most swords
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
Congress
Allen
Storm Hits Camp Tanner Tents Blast Burned Hospital
In Springfield on Tuesday night a severe storm toppled many tents at Camp Tanner. The Eighth regiment hospital tent blew down and caught fire but was put out. A Ninth regiment tent burned and a panic arose among the colored troops as many sought shelter in the dome building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Camp Tanner
Eighth
Ninth
Oregon's flagship Oregon hailed by Oregon Governor
Portland July 20 Gov W P Lord telegram to Capt C E Clark of the battleship Oregon care of the secretary of the navy Washington. Citizens of Oregon offer hearty congratulations to the commander of the great ship bearing the state's name on her voyage around the Horn to join Sampson's fleet and her selection as flagship of Watson's raiding squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
W. P. Lord
C. E. Clark
Oregon
Pawnee mine drivers win wage increase strike
Danville Alabama July 20 The Pawnee coal mine drivers won their strike after two hours out. Operators granted the wage increase, the first successful strike here in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville, al
Pawnee
Peage Rumors Again Discredit Report On Peace Decree
London dispatches report no confirmation from Spanish embassy or British foreign office that the cabinet seeks peace with the United States. Madrid dispatches say no such decision, while a coalition against the government forms over constitutional suspension. English Carlists active and awaiting a Santiago outcome, with fears of an imminent rising and countermeasures by Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Foreign Office
United States
John Hay
Madrid
Paris
Great Britain
Commodore Watson
Spain
Straits
Santiago de Cuba
England
Confederate Veterans Gather For Atlanta Reunion Opening
Thousands of Confederate veterans and friends poured into Atlanta for the opening exercises of the reunion. More than 23 000 arrived by morning trains and many faced crowded streets and no hotel accommodations. The Piedmont park convention dominated the day with notable arrivals including Gen. Hooker Gov. Atkinson Gen. Dickerson and Gen. Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Piedmont Park
Kentucky
Louisville
South Carolina
Texas
Charles E. Hooker
Mississippi
Atkinson
Georgia
Dickerson
Florida
Stephen D. Lee
Alabama
Hobson
Joe Wheeler
John B. Cordon
Clement A. Evans
J. William Jones
Virginia
United Confederate Veterans
Dodge City Band Sought for Rough Riders in Pueblo
Col Torrey of the rough riders in Jacksonville is negotiating to hire the famous Dodge City cowboy band, now based in Pueblo. Talks have stretched for weeks and it is expected the organization will begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo, Co
Col. Torrey
Rough Riders’ Company
Jacksonville
Fla
Dodge City Cowboy
Gold and drafts total two and a half million dollars
In Seattle on July 20 officials report one and a half million in gold arrived from St Michaels aboard the Boarde. An estimate suggests drafts may add about one million more, totaling two and a half million dollars in gold and drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
St. Michaels
Admiral Thomas Leeke Massie dead father of British navy
London news records the death of Admiral Thomas Leeke Massie born 1802 who entered the navy in 1815. He served at Navarino Beyrout Sidon St. Jean d Acre and saw action in China and other theaters. The report notes his prominence in naval history and long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomas Leeke Massie
Navarino
Beyrout
Sidon
St. Jean D’acre
China
Democratic party weathers division in Illinois meeting
The state central committee of the national democratic party in Chicago on July 20 formed a seven member committee to draft an address to gold democratic voters reaffirming the Indianapolis platform and urging opposition to free coinage of silver. They may call on gold democrats to back Republican congressional candidates, and a state ticket is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Congress
Knights of Pythias Endowment Ended by War Service Law
Springfield July 20 John A Hinsey president of the board of control of the endowment rank issues a circular noting Knights of Pythias laws. Active service in the army and navy during war forfeits endowment certificates and all related claims for members admitted now or in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
John A. Hinsey
Board of Control
Knights of Pythias
Desertion Case Kicks Off Court Martial in Denver
Denver, July 20. George Lare, who enlisted in the Seventh United States cavalry two months ago in this city and recently deserted from Fort Grant, Ariz., was brought to Fort Logan and tried there by court martial. Desertion in time of war is generally punished by death. No decision has been given out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Garretson
Illinois
Massachusetts
Seventh Artillery
Tampa
Mole St. Nicholas
Santiago
Puerto Rico
Union
Washington
United States
Germany
Philippines
Spain
Denver
Col
George Lare
Seventh
United States Cavalry
Fort Grant
Ariz
Fort Logan
Chicago Markets Show Mixed Moves in Grain and Provisions
In Chicago on July 3, grain and meat markets moved unevenly with flour steady on moderate demand while corn eased cash to December futures. Oats and rye remained steady to quiet with light barley offerings. Pork, lard and ribs declined while potatoes, eggs and butter held near recent levels. Whisky firm at 1.25 for refined stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas
Ohio
Butter and eggs markets report July notes
New York markets show butter firm with Western creamery quoted at 13% 17T4c and Elgins at 17c. Factory price listed at 13c. Eggs steady with Western at 13 4%? and 14c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Creamery
Elgins
Western
Chicago Hog and Cattle Market Prices Report
Chicago market notes show hog prices weakening with various grades listed from 3.75 to 4.10 for light to heavy weights and middle ranges. Cattle steadier with prime beeves from 5.20 to 5.50, top steer grades 5.00 to 5.25, and other classes priced from 3.85 to 4.95 for mixed and feeder categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fed Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Siboney
Tampa, Fla
Ashington
War Department
Shafter
Scouts
Island
Ponce
Spanish Antilles
Mona Channel
Estern
Aguadilla
Lares
Arecibo
A. W. Greely
Gladstone, Mich
Tweo
Superior, Wis
Gladstone
Mich
Fred Sudderby
Soo Line
William McCarthy
Roundhouse
Joseph Estabaugh
Sudderby
Estabaugh
West Superior
Wis
Lake Superior
Oatka Beach
Minnesota Point
Dean Palmer
Ned Brown
Island OF
Miles and
Prince
Victoria
S. H. Brownwell
Petrel
D. N
New Jersey
Designa
Dewey
Peage
Blanco
Journal
Henry Drummond-Wolff
Correa
Cuba
Watson
Gibraltar
Temerario Sails
Assumption
Paraguay
Galveston
Tex
Temerario
Cuyaba
Brazil
Parreja
Guantanamo
St. Thomas
Confederate Veterans
Atlanta, Ga
Gold Democrats
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!