Sixth Massachusetts Landed for Santiago Advance
On board U S S Yale off Morro Castle the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry arrived near Santiago de Cuba after weeks at sea. General Miles boarded Yale for front action near Shatter's line as supplies and troops gathered for the assault amid fever and logistics challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YALE
Morro Castle
Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
Sixth Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry
United States Volunteers
Cuba
Admiral Sampson
Sixth
Illinois
U. S
Columbia
Morro
Miles
Celtic
Rita
Charleston
Foster
Yale and Co
Massachusetts
Ninth Massachusetts Recalled From San Juan Front Line
Special correspondent details Major Grady's outposts on the San Juan River and the Ninth Massachusetts volunteers near Santiago. It notes bad medical coverage, yellow fever losses in nearby units, the shortage of doctors, and efforts to improve camp life and water safety as the regiment awaits mail and potential detachment from General Bates's brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Grady
San Juan
Siboney
Harvard
Massachusetts
Ninth
Dougherty
Camp Alger
Francis McGurn
Peter O'Shea
David T. Hickey
H. Breener
McGurn
Hickey
Bates
Massachusetts Volunteers
P. J. Grady
San Juan River
Grady
Boston
General Bates
Thirty-fourth
Michigan
District of Columbia National Guard
McGurne
The
Entertainment on the Lewiston Steamer Adds New Acts
A pleasing program on the Lewiston steamer yesterday will be repeated today with a full new bill. Featured performers include E. M. Richardson bal ladist E. J. Colby pianist Mr and Mrs Hayes guitar and mandolin Ma bel Wallace soprano and Percy Flanagan baritone with Professor Kenney the ventriloquist retained this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
E. M. Richardson
E. J. Colby
Mrs. Hayes
Professor Kenney
Mabel Wallace
Percy Flanagan
Aguinaldo's Attitude Heights Anxiety in Manila Crisis
Washington officials grow anxious over Aguinaldo as General Merritt reports rising insurgent insolence in Manila. Merritt plans joint demand with Admiral Dewey for surrender, while preparing to attack Spaniards and defend civilians with about 12 000 troops and more on the way from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aguinaldo
Merritt
Mapila
General Merritt
Garcia
Admiral Dewey
United States
Cavite
Manila
San Francisco
Philippines
Zafiro Arrives Hong Kong Reports Manila Quiet
The US transport Zafiro has anchored outside Lyceman Pass and reports no American or insurgent advances on Manila as of July 29. The rest of the San Francisco expedition was expected to Cavite by July 29 evening. The Zafiro will enter the harbor tomorrow to comply with the twenty four hour rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
United States
Zafiro
Lyceman Pass
Manila
San Francisco
Cavite
Merritt Plans Manila Assault From Cavite Reports
Letters from Cavite dated July 29 indicate General Merritt is completing preparations to attack Manila. The siege continues with the blockade strictly maintained and no other major actions reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Cavite
Merritt
Manila
Vin Mariani Deemed World Physician Favorite Tonic
The medical profession worldwide recommends Vin Mariani wine as a tonic. It cites over 8000 American physicians endorsing it and claims to strengthen the body and brain, relieve malaria and fevers, and aid neuralgia and nervous debility. It promises vigor, endurance, and a healthy blood supply, noting palatability and suitability for delicate stomachs.
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Mariani & Co
West 15Th Street
New York City
Vin Mariani
Insurgents Expect Philippine Republic as U.S. Arrival Looms
No fixed date for the attack is set, but reassurances say it will occur once remaining American transports arrive. San Francisco troops report good health while Spaniards vow to resist until peace is declared. Insurgents in exile predict a Philippine republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Spain Likely to Accept U S Peace Terms
Washington Aug 1 It is stated Spain will promptly accept American terms of peace and may seek changes to the withdrawal clause. The French ambassador urged time to transport troops. President McKinley plans a lenient approach and may call an extra Senate session to ratify the treaty with Woodford and Olney as peace commissioners.
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Washington
Spain
M. Cambon
McKinley
Day
Cuba
Porto Rico
Madrid
United States
Cambon
Senate
Stewart L. Woodford
Richard Olney
Regimental Scrutiny Highlights Camp Dalton Inspectors
At Camp Dalton on Aug 1 Colonel Whitney led a general inspection of the LT Regiment. Volunteers in camps at South Framingham Camp Alger and Chickamauga may soon be mustered out. the day focused on uniforms rifles and quarters with Company K Brattle tree rated best on parade and Private Jones of Company H cited as finest appearing.
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Camp Dalton
South Framingham
Whitney
Alger
Chickamauga
Buetchner
Jones
Company H
Post
Bratuntree
Kincaid
Ofariestown
Stover
Malden
Charlestown
Post Exchange Dividends for Clinton Regiment Fund
The Post exchange runs a month with July receipts of 300 dollars all profits placed in the regiment fund. A dividend of 300 dollars has been or will be declared for each company, and 361 dollars is set aside to buy instruments for the band. Chaplain House faces a mass meeting for the Army Christian Commission next Sunday. The parade features hospital corps work with three wounded men attended by stewards McPherson Fanning and Hunting. Tomorrow’s detail includes Captain Hanson as officer of the day, Lieutenant Dailey commanding the guard, and Lieutenant Grant as officer of the guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Exchange
Clinton
Chaplain House
Army Christian Commission
Hospital Corps
McPherson
Hanson
Dailey
Grant
Strengthening Havana Fortifications Reported Near Cojimar
The auxiliary gunboat Hamilton arrived at Key Whist to resupply and reports quiet along the northeast Cuban coast. Spanish fortifications are being strengthened around Havana with rifle pits at Cojimar while the Monterrat reportedly broke the blockade and entered Havana with provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KEY Whist
Hamilton
Havana
Cuban
Cojimar
Monterrat
Vera Cruz
Popular Boston to Newport Through Train This August
Boston offers a special round trip to Newport with no changes on Thursday August 4. The 9 30 a m departure from Park Square and a 6 p m return from Newport provide an economical $1 ticket. Tickets are limited. purchase early at 220 Washington Street Boston for full information.
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Boston
Newport
Park Square Station
Adirondacks
Washington Street
Admiral Nelson questions Noah on ark type in jest
From Harpers Bazar a humorous exchange where Admiral Nelson asks Noah if the ark was a battleship or cruiser Noah replies it served as an auxiliary cruiser given the aid it provided his family and household pets.
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Noah
Admiral Nelson
Ark
Harper’s Bazar
Troop Movements and Morale at Chickamauga Park
General Wade arrives in Washington to command a division destined for Porto Rico with random selections from Third and First corps. Breckenridge to replace Wade. Vermont and Massachusetts units noted for front-line roles. Malaria and colds affect several soldiers as Lookout Mountain travel and furloughs proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga Park
Wade
Camp Thomas
Washington
Porto Rico
Miles
Brooke
J. S. C. Breckenridge
Chickamauga
Vermont
Eighth Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Spalding
Wardwell
Lookeout Mountain
Frank Barrett
Company H
Salem
W. D. Thomnson
Company I
C. M. Gilson
Company M
Division Hospital
Stafford
Company E
Typhoid at Camp Alger Washington
Summary of typhoid cases at Camp Alger for Sunday and Monday lists dead privates from three companies and two states along with 43 suspected cases. It notes 168 cases at Fort Myer Hospital and states a review by the Secretary of War at the camp on August 13 and a forthcoming review by the President in Washington with no date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Camp Alger
Philip Brown
Missouri
R. E. Shelton
A. T. Northcross
Tennessee
Charles B. Redloff
Rhode Island
J. J. Connell
Regular Army Hospital Corps
Fort Myer
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Gen. Miles
Shafter
Lumbia
Braxton
Sixth Regiment
Sta
Fred Taft
Worcester Light Infantry
Pr. &. Sullivan
Post With the Ninth
Cold Stand
Lremont Row
J. Roward Wilson
Wilson Brothers
Sign OF the Clock Tremont Row
Anly
Gargia
Sam
Erst
Mariani
Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia
Cyramet
Ste
Ana
Gterning Remedy Company
Chisege
Montreal
New York
Tham
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