Miles Leads Port Puerto Rico Expedition From Siboney
General Miles begins the Porto Rico campaign from Siboney Cuba at 4 pm after delays. He will form with Tampa Newport News and New York groups en route. The fleet includes Massachusetts Cincinnati Annapolis Gloucester Wasp Dixie Leyden and 8 000 men plus 4 000 and 3 500 on successive days. Schwann's brigade sails from Tampa to reinforce Miles as the first expedition departs Charleston cheering 30 000 spectators. Major General J H Wilson commands the Wheeler division with Wisconsin and Pennsylvania regiments and a mule wagon train aboard No 21 ships.
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Siboney
Cuba
Wasmington
General Miles
Porto Rico
Miles
Tampa
Newport News
New York
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Annapolis
Gloucester
Wasp
Dixie
Leyden
Alger
Yale
Schwann
United States
War Department
Cuarieston
S. C
Witt
Here
J. H. Wilson
Will
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Geh. Wilson
Porto Rico to remain permanent U S possession
An official statement to the Associated Press declares Porto Rico will be kept by the United States as a permanent possession to help defray war costs. The future of the Philippines is undecided, with potential for the Ladrone islands to follow Porto Rico as a coaling station and supply point for ships.
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Wasmagatox
Porto Rico
Associated Press
United States
Philippines
Pacific
Ladrone
Aola
Expedition to Nipe Successful
Admiral Sampson reports a naval expedition to Nipe on Cuba's north coast opposite Santiago is successful and the Spanish cruiser defending that place was destroyed. The administration plans to establish a base there to speed supplies into Cuba and provide a base of operations against Holquin.
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Nipe
Washineton
Sampson
Cuba
Santiago
Holquin
Grosvenor to England and London trip for rest and recreation
Congressman Charles H. Grosvenor will sail from New York on Tuesday and spend a week in London before returning August 20. Public talk links the trip to the Anglo American alliance due to his relations with President McKinley, but Grosvenor says it is solely for rest and recreation.
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Grosvenor
England
Columbus
Charles H. Grosvenor
New York
London
McKinley
General Shafter Praises Troops Before Santiago
General Shafter has issued an address commending his troops for their heroic work before Santiago. The report notes the unit pride and discipline shown during the campaign.
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Santiago
Daly
Shafter
McKinley Expense Account Drains Iowa Mobilization Funds
Des Moines July 23 The Camp McKinley mobilization costs for four Iowa infantry regiments exhausted the emergency fund with 112 211 05 drawn from a 500 000 balance and will be repaid by the U S government. Additional state funds 9 516 74 will not be returned. Some amounts covered rejected men shoe bills and various wartime necessities including transportation blankets bread trousers blouses groceries meats totaling thousands.
Iowa to Make a Loan From Warrants Sale
State Treasurer Herriott announces a plan to cover fall and winter expenses by selling warrants under a new law. Warrants will be sold in bulk at the lowest obtainable interest rate, with bids invited on blocks of at least $10,000.
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Drs
Iowa Daily News Wins Big Ad Buy in Nationwide Push
Des Moines Daily News lands a four figure portion of a $700,000 ad campaign by Hausenbeck Advertising Agency of New York. The nationwide order targets 35 leading dailies with Des Moines receiving a substantial bid. The News touts low annual rate of 11 dollars and short term discounts.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Hausenbeek Advertising Agency
New York
Des Moines Daily News
Governor Shaw Seeks Relief for Fifty-first Iowa at Camp Merritt
Governor Shaw telegraphed Colonel Loper of the Fifty-first Iowa in San Francisco asking how to aid men at Camp Merritt. Loper warned of illness in the climate and urged moving the regiment to the Philippines without delay.
Druggists Consider Boycott Over War Tax on Medicines
Des Mores reports Iowa retail druggists weigh a boycott of proprietary medicine makers who raised prices to cover the war tax. If 75 percent sign the articles of faith, the plan would be enacted and enforced.
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Des Mores
Iowa
Fifty first Iowa volunteers likely bound for Manila
In San Francisco on July 22 the Fifty first Iowa volunteers were likely selected to sail to Manila aboard the transport Arizona the last of the transports secured A detail of men was ordered to guard the steamer and prevent any Chinese crew from going ashore In Des Moines on July 25 Commissioner of Internal Revenue Scott and State Treasurer Herriott declared state warrants and checks issued by state county and municipal officers for public purposes are not subject to internal revenue taxation
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San Francisco
Iowa
Manila
Arizona
Des Moines
Internal Revenue
Scott
Herriott
No More Troops as Hull Says War Needs Satisfied
Congressman Hull chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee says enough soldiers have been secured to meet Spain War needs and no further calls expected. Des Moines mourns a local tragedy as Corporal Dan Newsone of the Knoxville company dies of pneumonia at Camp Merritt in San Francisco.
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Des Mores
Congressman Hull
House Committee On Military Affairs
Spain
Des Moines
Camp Merritt
San Francisco
Dan Newsone
Knoxville Company
Colfax Mineral Water Ad Urges Clean Drinking Water
An advertisement promotes Colfax Mineral Water from Colfax Mineral Water Co. in Colfax Iowa, urging readers to avoid surface water and sewerage to prevent fevers, diphtheria, and malaria. The copy emphasizes the health benefits of drinking the mineral water.
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Colfax Mineral Water
Colfax Mineral Water Co
Colfax
Sioux City Bridge Tax Upheld as Legal by Judge Wakefield
Judge Wakefield of the district court ruled the Sioux City voters tax for a Missouri River bridge project legal and constitutional. If not reversed by the supreme court it would place $400,000 into the Combination Bridge Company from a per cent special tax, a case argued in Iowa courts since 1895 and watched by lawyers and railway men.
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Sioux City
Wakefield
District Court
Supreme Court
Combination Bridge Company
Iowa Courss
Bank Closes Doors as Examiner Probes in Marshalltown
The Commercial State Bank in Marshalltown was closed while a state examiner finishes his review after reports circulated by stockholders caused a run. President Lacey said depositors would be paid in full and the bank will likely be reorganized to resume business, with stockholders bearing losses.
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Marshalltown
Commercial State Bank
State Bank
Lacey
Death by Own Action at Clarinda Asylum
At the Clarinda asylum Harry H Whitney an inmate from Shenandoah recently died after cutting his throat in a sudden frenzy following a walk with an attendant Whitney who leaves two young children and whose wife died weeks earlier attacked the attendant with a razor then severed his own jugulars and died moments later The attendant survived the assault.
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Clarinda Asylum
Clarinda
Harry H. Whitney
Asylum For the Insane
Shenandoah
Whitney
Ile
Hobson Plans Adopted for Cristobal Colon Salvage
Lieutenant Hobson reaches an accord with Merritt Chapman Wrecking for raising the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon. Assistant Secretary Allen and Captain Bradford back his feasible plan. Hobson travels to Santiago to supervise the operation.
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Wasuineaton
Hobson
Allen
Bradford
Navy Department
Cristobal Colon
New York
Merritt & Chapman Wrecking Company
Long
Santiago
Sperry Named Pension Agent for Des Moines
President McKinley appoints E. F. Sperry of Knoxville as pension agent at Des Moines in Washington on July 23.
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Sperry
Washington
McKinley
E. F. Sperry
Knoxville
Des Moines
White House
Caneens
Burglars Loot Laurel Post Office In Iowa
Burglars blew the Laurel post office safe, stealing stamps valued over $100 and about $20 in cash. In Oskaloosa five men including Bert and Monroe Wilson broke jail by cutting two iron bars with a steel knife. A fatal typhoid death occurred in Jacksonville, Florida, as William J. Black of the Fiftieth Iowa Volunteers died after illness. A boy near Rolfe died instantly when a loaded gun discharged while he carried it through a wire fence.
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Laurel
Oskaloosa
Bert
Monroe Wilson
Fred Mason
F. A. Roberts
Nick Brewermeister
William J. Black
Fiftieth Iowa Volunteers
Jacksonville
Fla
Chariton
Edward Iverson
Rolfe
United States
Geo. Watkinson & Co
Philadelphia
Woolson
American Book Company
George A. Gates
Grinnell College
Gates
Hentley & Olmsted
Des Moines
United States Army
Chicago
Iowa
Marsh
South Des Moines
Mearl J
Ima
John Beaver
Elma
Madrid reports rise of Carlist preparations across Spain
London dispatch cites Madrid correspondent noting civil and military authorities in Navarre Aragon and Catalonia report Carlist arms and ammunition flows through mountain passes. Carlist leaders hope for impunity while Sagasta avoids clashes amid war with the United States. Some governors suppress Carlist papers. Carlists expect early risings in western central and southern Spain to prove strength.
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London
Madrid
the Standard
Navarre
Aragon
Catalonia
United States
Senor Sagasta
Spain
Spaniards Surrender at San Luis and Palmas
War department reports from Shafter that two cavalry troops with Spanish officers and Lt Miley received the surrender of Spanish troops at San Luis and Palmas. The Spanish declined to surrender without direct inspection and a detachment’s arrival confirmed the handover.
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San Luis
Palmas
Washington
War Department
Shafter
Miley
San Luis and
Cervera
Toral
Guantanamo Surrenders Reported by General Shafter
General Shafter states a Spanish colonel reached Santiago to verify rumors of surrender and that Guantanamo forces have joined. He notes 6,000 troops there, short on rations, and will start feeding them immediately. An officer will be sent to receive the surrender.
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WaAsn Hinoton
Shafter
Santiago
Guantanamo
Lord Sues Over Transatlantic Contract With Spanish Line
George Os good Lord files suit in the supreme court against Compagnie Transatlantique Espanola and agent J M Ceballos. He challenges a 25 000 troop transport bid from Santiago to Spain at 55 dollars for officers and 20 for enlisted men as against public policy, seeking 100 000 damages to annul the contract.
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WashineTon
George Osgood Lord
Supreme Court
Compagnie Transatlantique Espanola
J. M. Ceballos
Santiago
Spain
United States
Lord
General Wood Named Military Governor of Santiago
General Wood of the Rough Riders appointed military governor of Santiago, succeeding General McKibbin who is on the sick list. Streets are being cleared and bodies of dogs and horses removed to improve sanitation, with other measures planned to restore condition.
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Santiago
General Wood
The
Rough Riders
McKibbin
Grave Situation Reported on Manila Threat
Madrid dispatch says Gen. Augusti, captain general of the Philippines, telegraphed that Americans are about to attack Manila with grave events impending. The warning emphasizes a looming military action around the city.
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Manila
London
Madrid
Augusti
The
Philippines
Third Nebraska regiment arrives in Jacksonville encamped at Panama Park
Iiryan's Regiment reports the Third Nebraska volunteers under Col. William J. Bryan arriving in Jacksonville on six special trains. The unit will encamp five miles from the city at Panama Park. Peace talks begin in London with Sagasta saying negotiations are in preliminary stage. The second expedition reaches Manila with transports Zealanda, Colon and Senator carrying 3,556 men sailing from San Francisco.
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Iiryan
Jacksonville
Fla
Nebraska Volunteers
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Panama Park
Manila
Wasuinaron
Dewey
Zealandia
Colon
Senator
Whie
San Francisco
Glow Worm Light Brighter Before Storms
Gen Miles reports progress from Mole St Nicholas as his expedition moves along. A glow worm tail brush is used to keep the lighted part clean for visibility. Historical notes compare German and English merchant marine growth and mention Rome catacombs to be lit with electricity.
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Miles
Hayti
Wasmaoron
Mole St. Nicholas
Germany
England
Rome
SANTIAGO SENDS FOR SURRENDER ACROSS ISLAND
Lieutenant Miley leads Second Cavalry to receive surrender from Spanish forces in San tiago district. Surrenders announced at San Luis Cobre Catalonia Guantanamo Baracao totaling about 20 000. General Linares badly wounded Arm amputated. Spanish soldiers seek naturalization as rum shops closed. Casualties favor Spaniards at El Caney with 400 killed 500 wounded. total wounded over 2 000.
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Uncle Sam
Santiago
Miley
Shafter
San Luis
Ife
Cobre
Catalonia
Guantanamo
Baracao
Yoral
Linares
el Caney
Principe Alfonso, Mercedes
Cubans Protest Shafter Isolation Of Garcia Men
In Santiago on July 25 Cubans resent General Shafter for snubbing General Garcia and barring Cuban troops from entering Santiago or negotiating surrender terms. Shafter cites a US Spain war frame and McKinley guidance as implying annexation aims. a protest meeting was held and a formal submission is expected.
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Santiago
General Shafter
Garcia
Shafter
Garecia
United States
Spain
Cuba
McKinley
America
Fever Abating at Front, 150 Yellow Fever Cases Reported
General Shafter reports yellow fever is abating with no deaths yet. About 1,500 sick are under care, roughly 10 percent with yellow fever. Troop moves include fresh ground and repositioning artillery and cavalry about three miles.
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Washinetox
Warship Movements and Manila Transport Reported
The British Illustrious to sail from Gibraltar toward Tangier amid a warships gathering as Commodore Watson’s American squadron nears. Admiral Camarna’s fleet reported at Cartagena, a French squadron cruising near Cadiz. The German ambassador met officials in Washington. The Rio Janeiro sailed from San Francisco with South Dakota volunteers and Utah artillery bound for Manila.
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Watson
Gibraltar
Admiral Camarna
Cartagena
Canary Islands
Cadiz
Illustrious
Tangier
England
Manila
San Francisco
Rio Janeiro
South Dakota
Utah Light Artillery
Signal Corps
Navy powder output climbs as 8000 pounds daily reach forts
The navy reports powder output rising with the ordnance bureau receiving more than 8000 pounds daily for big guns. Havena cites seven American warships bombarding Manzanillo, three Menendez steamers set ablaze, and gunboats stranded in the harbor. Relations between Americans and Garcia’s Cubans worsen with limited army communication and mounting hostilities. Shafter’s ban on Cuban entry to Santiago after surrender fuels Cubans’ anger over looting at Baiquiri Siboney and El Caney.
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Navy Department
Ordnance Bureau
Havena
Manzanillo
Menendez Line
Santiago
Faet
Garcia
Shafter
Baiquiri
Siboney
el Caney
Dewey Questions German War Status at Manila
New York July 20 The World Manila special says Admiral Dewey sent a message to Admiral Von Diedrichs to learn whether the United States and Germany are at peace or war. Dewey would adjust tactics if peace exists and continued a blockade of Manila Bay with ships in contact as needed. The German response objected to American interference with a German vessel and suggested referring the matter to senior officers aboard other ships.
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New York
Worl
Manila
Hong Kong
China
Admi Dewey
America
Germany
Glern
Dewey
Irene
Garris
Subic Bay
von Diedrichs
Americas
Porto Rican junta member backs annexation stance
A Porto Rican junta leader in New York says annexation was not discussed before the war but now most members support joining the United States. He notes the island favors American sovereignty and that resistance to invasion is considered nonsense. The group decided on July 12 to assist the United States unconditionally.
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New York
P. Decasts
Junt
Organiz
Spain
Ameri
America
United States
Porto Rico
General Anderson reports Aguinaldo declares martial law in Philippines
General Anderson at Cavite sent a message stating Aguinaldo has proclaimed dictatorship and martial law in the Philippines. The cabinet weighs the issue at the regular meeting but no immediate action is planned. It is understood Aguinaldo will not be allowed to bind the United States government on the Philippine question.
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Aderson
Cavite
Messa
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Philippine
Spanish troop landing plans reported by Gener Shafter
General Shafter reports a letter from General Toral indicating the Spanish secretary of war desires troops landed at Vigo Corunna the Atlantic and Santander in the Bay of Biscay. The Spanish government will approve the request unless some unforeseen obstacle arises.
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Wasumncron
Gener Shafter
Toral
Vigo
Corunna
Atlantic
Santander
Bay of Biscay
Powers Object to Philippines Annexation Plan
London dispatch states the Berlin co respondent for the Daily News reports that the powers, except Great Britain, have agreed against allowing an American annexation of the Philippines or an Anglo American protectorate over the islands.
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London
Berlin
Daily News
Great Britain
Philippines
Blockade Runner Captured Near Key West
The steamer Renalas was lured by the gunboat Hawk near Sagua La Grande and brought to Key West. She landed her cargo at Sagua La Grand.
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Key West
Renalas
Dog Lona
Waa
Hawk
Gua la Granda
Province of
Santa Cl
Sagua la Grand
Des Moines Patent Office Reports Puzzle Claim
Des Moines reports M A beim of Des Moines as "Col. Oppy TM" has applied for a patent for a puzzle titled Thel of Santiago. The piece discusses patentability, utility, and the challenge of distinguishing invention from mere skill, noting prior decisions and the advisory role of the patent firm Tuomas G. Onwin & Co.
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Des Moines
Beim
Santiago
Board of
Maritime Masts and Odd Birth Names Highlight Oddities
The era notes tall sailing masts from 160 to 180 feet and ships with canvas from 60 000 to 100 000 square feet. Items list Dewey Eve and Schleyette as newborn names in St. Louis and Tennessee. A stray classroom joke and a new wire fencing device are also mentioned with unclear details.
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G. W. Eve
M. D
Tennesse
Dewey Eve
St. Louis
Schleyette
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Lon G. Hardin
Pab Ames
Ours
Ietisoff
Voronezh
Russia
Boycott Patent Medicines
Commercial State Bank of
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el Imparecial
Ay Santiago
Hereveties
Patent Office
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