Shafter Honors Soldiers for Santiago Campaign Triumph
Major General Shafter issues the official order praising the army for the fall of Santiago de Cuba through a hard fought campaign. He thanks officers and men for enduring hardships, notes 230 deaths and 1,284 wounded, and salutes the sacrifice of those lost. The surrender freed eastern Cuba from Spanish troops as 24,000 prisoners were captured.
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Command of Iowa Brigade by Perry in Knights of Pythias
July 25 report from Cualufox Iowa states Colonel Matthew M Perry of the First Iowa senior field officer will command the Iowa Brigade in Brigadier General John C Lopez absence as Lopez serves in the Spanish American War. Tod Sloan rumor refutes by Lord Beresford on racing plans and retainers.
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Trade Carnival planned in Chicago for October event
Chicago Central association schedules a $200,000 trade carnival from October 3 to 15 with electric illuminations, a Mardi Gras style pageant, and events in the Auditorium. Major S. H. B. Byers learns of his father’s sudden death at Oxbaloons, Ta, aged 35.
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Chicago Central Association
Byers
Des Mores
H. B. Byers
Oxkaloons
Burglars Shoot Postmaster in Rudelitte Robbery
A Rudelitte post office was robbed at dawn as three burglars dynamited the safe and rifled contents. Postmaster E. K. Drake was seriously wounded by a bullet and believed to be bleeding from a shoulder injury. The trio escaped on a handcar. authorities suspect the same trio active in the area recently. The safe contents value cannot yet be estimated.
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Wruster
Drake
Radcliffe
Battleship Pelayo Damaged Near Tanis
A steamer arriving at Marsuilyies reports sighting June 16 off Tanis as the Spanish fleet under Admiral Camara confronted danger. The battleship Pelayo issued smoke and later required tow, indicating serious damage to Spain’s strongest warship.
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Marsuilyies
Tanis
Camara
Spain
Another Call For Troops Omata July 20
Adjutant General M. H. Byers says there will be another call for troops within 80 days, once current troops are sent home. The statement follows his recent visit to the city and outlines the marching schedule.
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Omata
M. H. Byers
Friction With Cubans Delays Porto Rico Campaign Plan
Washington reports conflict between American troops and Cuban forces over Santiago exclusion. Officials fear friction could require long military governance of Cuba. President anticipates one week for Porto Rico troop departures, with Brooke overseeing rosters and supplies from Chickamauga. Navy to support land operations with convoys and harbor reductions at Porto Rico.
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San Juan Harbor
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To Pay Shutter's Troops in Santiago Campaign
Washington July 20 nineteen pay masters under Major Shitters lead sailed for Santiago to pay troops under General Shatter. Four paymasters depart New York on the Resolute with funds, others sail from Tampa to pay at Santino and Porto Rico. Dispatch says 22,789 prisoners handed to General Shafter, far more than his army's strength.
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Washington
Major Shitters
Santiago
General Shatter
New York
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Porto Rivo
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War Department
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Toral
Central cable office reopens in Santiago de Cuba
Telegraph notes the Western Union central office reports Santiago de Cuba reopened for business with telegraphs to be in plain language under American censor. Also mentions Sam Small chosen as army chaplain.
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New York
Central Cable Office
Western Union Telegraph Company
Santiago de Cuba
Manila Ready to Surrender Amid Naval Show of Force
Vancouver July 21. Telegraphic despatches from Hong Kong say Manila is ready to capitulate though not willingly. The enemy grip appears firm as bombardment threats rise if demands are refused. Five German warships and a supply vessel in Manila stir analysis among officials and foreigners alike.
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Would Carry War to Spain General Miles Plans Invasion
A Washington dispatch reports General Miles pressing the president and war board to invade Spain after conquering Porto Rico. Havana operations are postponed to October, leaving months to strike Spain via a Porto Rico base and Canaries, aiming to pressure Madrid with Spain’s navy weakened.
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Call for national conference on future US foreign policy
Civic Federation of Chicago issues a call for a national conference at Saratoga Springs New York August 16 and 20 to discuss the future of United States foreign policy. Signed by over 1 000 men from every state it aims for an educational gathering unbound by party. Justice of the war and territorial questions are central as leaders from governance finance industry religion and labor join in urging thoughtful debate.
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Union
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Cuba
Porto Rico
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Third Month of War Ends With Modern Warfare Untried
Washington July 25 reports mark the end of the third month of war with Spain. An army of about 250,000 men has been mobilized and much of it has served. Battles around Santiago showcased new modern warfare, unprecedented in history, as civilized forces used contemporary weapons on a large scale under Fifth army corps.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Santiago
United States Army
el Caney
India
South America
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Hobson Plan to Salvage Colon Aims for Fast Start
Lieutenant Hobson returned to New York and arranged with Merritt & Chapman for a wrecking plan to raise and right the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon using pontoons air bags and compressed air. Navy officials deem the method feasible though untested for ships of that size and expect to ship materials to Santiago within three days to begin operations before a cyclone. Hobson will supervise from Santiago if launched successfully.
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Hobson
New York
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Bradford
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Colon
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption
The ad extolls Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as curing 98 percent of consumption in early stages, plus remedies for bronchitis laryngitis and other air passage diseases. It claims blood building effects and nerve restoration, with testimonials and a mail order offer for Common Sense Medical Adviser.
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Worth Its Weight in Gold and Health Claims
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Blessing For the Ladies Brazilian Balm Ad Claim
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Wilmington
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