American Troops Begin Manila Advance Amid German Tensions
London July 19 The Times Hong Kong correspondent reports US forces advancing on Manila while German ships contest blockades. Dewey probes Germany about peace or war as the Kaiser and Irene return from Cebu and vessels in Manila Bay dress for Bastille Day.
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Cebu
Advance on Manila Under General Anderson Tactics
An advance on Manila is planned with General Anderson reconnoitering territory between Spanish and insurgent lines. The First California regiment under Colonel Victor DuBois leads to Paranaque to establish an outpost, with further troops advancing but no full assault expected until reinforcements arrive. The plan aims to seize key positions before a general action.
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Anderson
Inaldo
Terse report on Pacific squadron diplomacy and health
Modest note from the Manila area describes no friction between Aguinaldo and Dewey or Anderson. American troops are reported healthy with no gun openings. Three German warships have returned to Manila and are seen steaming past the American squadron as Admiral Dewey and Admiral Von Dieckrich exchange letters about German attitudes and relations.
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Frentavite
Aguinaldo
Dewey
Anderson
Manila
Augusti Will Fight Aguinaldo For Joint Action
An interview in Manila reports insurgents urging Captain General Augusti to surrender Manila. They claim 50,000 insurgents surround the city and threaten bombardment unless Spaniards accept reconciliation or independence. Lagarda returns to Cavite losing faith in Aguinaldo as signals promise storming the walls.
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Dewey
China
Nuuren
Miles Leads Way in Porto Rico Campaign Plan
Washington July 19 After three days of talks the Porto Rican expedition is set with 30 000 troops to sail from Charleston Siboney and other ports. General Miles will command with General Brooke as senior officer. The plan foresees no naval convoy, rapid movements, and a final objective of a swift, possibly bloodless victory.
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Alger
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Yale
Tampa
Navy Department
West Indies
Porto Rico
Siboney
Charleston
Santiago
First Army Corps
George H. Ernst
Tamp
Rodgers
Randolph
Fourth Corps
Coppinger
Simon Snyder
Holguin
Manzaville
California fuse works blast and Manila news update
The Manila report notes Admiral Dewey awaiting word on Manila's fall while General Miles plans Porto Rico departure. In California a fuse works blast killed six deputies during an arrest attempt. Prisoner rosters cite 22 789 Spanish captives at Santiago. Guantanamo and Caimanera report falls and a gunboat capture.
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Oakland
Dewey
Manila
Porto Rico
Harvest and weather notes in Des Moines week
For the week ending July 18 1898 Des Moines reports bright warm days cool nights and minimal rainfall. Harvests progress with fall wheat rye nearing completion oats and barley in various stages. flax and hay excellent. Dry weather accelerates ripening of oats and spring wheat while rust may reduce yields. Need rain for pastures and crops though moisture scarce for corn. The Wallace Red Raspberry gains interest as a promising edible with trial history and home use. Italian warships bound for the Canaries and war tariff for Santiago signed by the president take note amid ongoing global events. John B Ayres a prominent merchant dies after an operation. Quarantine guards deny landing of wounded on yellow fever fears.
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Des Moines
McKibbin Named Military Governor in Santiago Campaign
General Chambers McKibbin, a Pennsylvania native born near Chambersburg, has become military governor of Santiago after a storied Army career. He rose from private to brigadier general of volunteers, with notable actions in Orthoro Anna river and the Weldon railroad, earning Shafter’s praise and a landmark role in Cuba. He resides in California and is closely tied to General Shafter and General Miles.
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Santiago
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Qchambersburg
Gottsburg
Fourteenth Infantry
Leutenant
Orth Anna River
Weldon
McKibbin
Thirty-fifth Infantry
Twentyfirst Infantry
Cuba
Shafter
Miles
McKittrick
Fifth Army Corps
California
Major Webb Hayes Wounded and Horse Killed in Cuba
A telegram from Playa del Este Cuba reports Major Webb Hayes of the First Ohio Cavalry son of the late President Hayes wounded on the first day of the Santiago battle. His horse was killed and he was briefly treated but is out of hospital and ready for duty. The regiment is awaiting orders at Timpa and not part of the action.
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Tate
Hayes
Alin
Timpa
Young
Fast Trains a Failure on Poaco July 19
Excess fares and 27 hour trains between Chicago and Denver may be abolished within a month. Three lines involved see fast trains as failures and seek removal, while one line remains undecided and pressed to keep them. Time schedules may not return to the old basis and higher fares could be dropped.
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Poaco
Chicago
Denver
Cuban Exiles Prepare to Return to Cuba
Cuban exiles in New York plan to sail for Santiago aboard a tramp steamer this week with over a hundred volunteers ready to depart, and another Cuban resident expects more than 5,000 to rush into Cuba as soon as Havana falls.
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Cuba
Havana
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