Endgame in Manila As Americans Press Ultimatum
Belated Manila dispatch explains Governor-General Augustin clung to title while denying responsibility for consequences of Spain’s collapse. Consuls urge surrender as Merritt and Dewey threaten bombardment. refugees and civilians seek passage. Minor combat continues. casualties reported as rebels fail to capture city.
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Hong Kong
Aus
Manila
Augustin
Spain
Madrid
Merritt
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Malate
Council of War
Dewey Seen as Candidate for Restored Vice Admiral Rank
Washington officials speculate on reviving the vice admiral grade to honor Admiral Dewey for Manila Bay. Congress would need to act, with the Navy Secretary and President likely to support the move. The role, created in 1864, last held by Stephen C. Rowan. pay scales vary by duty.
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Washington
Dewey
Manila Bay
Manila
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Farragut
David D. Porter
Stephen C. Rowan
Navy
Army
Massachusetts Brig. Gen Bancroft Calls for Bigger Standing Army
Brigadier General William A Bancroft urges expanding the standing regular army to 50 000 men and reforming the militia. He cites Massachusetts as best at supplying troops while noting other states lacked uniforms rifles and proper training. He critiques red tape and lack of a clear directing head for supplies and ordnance.
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William A. Bancroft
Massachusetts
Navy plans large new ships in three classes
The Naval Board of Construction proposes to Congress a fleet of three first class battleships of 13 000 tons, three armored cruisers of 12 000 tons, three protected cruisers of 6 000 tons, three protected cruisers of about 6 000 tons, and six protected cruisers of 2 500 tons. The total cost would be about 2 million dollars.
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Washington
Naval Board of Construction
Secretary Long
Congress
Pla
Alabama
Brooklyn
Immune unit seeks permanent station for monitor and reserve
The Passaic with Louisiana Naval Reserve aboard, commanded by Lieut Bostick, arrived in New Orleans amid a rallying reception. Washington orders to Pensacola sparked calls to keep her in New Orleans for reserve use. Colonel Riche's immunes, recruited largely in Texas, depart for Galveston amid rumors of disbandment and calls for a court of inquiry into Texans' conduct and discipline.
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New Orleans
Passaic
Louisiana Naval Reserve
Bostick
Pensacola
Washington
Riche
Texas
Galveston
Santiago
Dewey's Cable Update From Manila Report
Manila dispatch confirms American troops occupy all former Spanish positions with about 6000 prisoners. No shots fired at the fleet. Admiral Dewey reportedly recovered the severed cable end but it is not yet functioning. Merchant ships depart Hong Kong for Manila daily amid expectations of a rush.
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Hong Kong
Manila
Associated Press
Dewey
Auxiliaries Sent North Navy Moves Fleet to Fort Monroe
The naval fleet in Southern waters shifts north as eighteen warships mainly auxiliary types are ordered from Key West to Fort Monroe. Ships named include Hornet Viking Sylvia Apache Tecumseh McKee Marietta Castine Topeka Stranger San Francisco Uneas Oneida Bancroft Fish Hawk Siren Hawk and others.
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Washington
Key West
Fort Monroe
Hornet
Viking
Sylvia
Apache
Tecumseh
McKee
Marietta
Castine
Topeka
Stranger
San Francisco
Uneas
Oneida
Bancroft
Fish Hawk
Siren
Hawk
Buccaneer
Helena
Detroit
Osceola
Eagle
Iroquois
Mare Island
Ericsson
Charleston
Minneapolis
League Island
Cincinnati
St. Thomas
Wampatuck
Manning
Yankton
Montgomery
Caimanera
Dolphin
Newport News
Navy opens bids for large ordnance contracts in Washington
The Navy Department ordnance bureau announced bids for heavy naval ordnance totaling about 360000 dollars. The contract mix includes 1000 13 inch shells, 1000 12 inch shells, 600 10 inch shells, and forged steel shells of 8, 6, 4, and 5 inch sizes. Major firms bid competitively with prices lower than previously.
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Washington
Ordnance Bureau
Navy Department
New Haven Crescent Park Excursion Leaving Park Square
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad Crescent Park excursion departs Park Square station at 2 30 p m Saturday August 20 for an afternoon and evening at Crescent Park. Return at 9 p m. Round trips priced at 1 with a strict ticket limit.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Crescent Park
Park Square Station
Park
Court martial awaits Augustin on return to Spain
General Augustin sailed for Europe yesterday and a Madrid despatch reports his resignation over differences with the minister of war. He is to face court martial on his return to Spain.
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Augustin
Hong Kong
Europe
Madrid
Spain
General Bancroft Praises Fifth Regiment at Camp Dalton
At Camp Dalton South Framingham on August 18 General Bancroft praised the Fifth Regiment during a parade calling it the best regiment in the volunteer forces and urging its use in the army of occupation. The day included a reception by Colonel Whitney, admiration for Sergeant-Major Buechner, a Summary Court, and house cleaning in rain-swept conditions.
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Camp Dalton
South Framingham
Bancroft
General Carter
Whitney
Buechner
B. A. Weaver
Ernest Springer
Fred T. Austin
Edward P. Coleman
Eighth Coming Home at Chickamauga Camp Rumors Grow
At Chickamauga Park Georgia signs hint a move to Lexington Kentucky is delayed while a shift of camp site proceeds. The war is over and many want orders to return home as reports of unrest and a guard incident ripple through the ranks.
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Chickamauga Park
Lexington
Sternberger Hospital
Farnum
Massachusetts
Twelfth
New York
New York Guard
Jake
Divisions Ordered to Movements to Knoxville and Lexington
Major General Breckinridge at Camp Thomas orders the second division of the First Corps under General McKee to move to Knoxville and the third division under General Sanger to move to Lexington Kentucky. Movements set to begin next week.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Breckinridge
Camp Thomas
McKee
Knoxville
Sanger
Lexington
U S Chauvinism on Philippines May Shape Mixed Commission
Paris dispatch notes U S chauvinism over the Philippines. observers fear the mixed commission will gain liberty to act, risking a grave international confrontation if the United States asserts dominance in the Spanish Pacific archipelago.
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Paris
Madrid
The
Temps
Student Suspected of Death by Own Action at Harvard Bridge
A boy believed to be R. J. Ford from Dorchester jumped from Harvard Bridge into the Charles River near Cambridge yesterday afternoon. Rescued by the drawtender, he was taken to Station 2 Cambridge and refused to name himself or explain his motive.
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Harvard
Charles River
Cambridge
Station 2
R. J. Ford
Dorchester
Travel to the Provinces Still Heavily Traveled
Travel to the provinces remains busy as sea trips offer relief from a hot summer. The steamer Halifax sails every Saturday and returns Friday morning with positive reviews from travelers. Full particulars available from J A Flanders at 200 Washington Street Boston.
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Halifax
J. A. Flanders
Washington Street
Boston
After the War Is Over Confederate Money in Puerto Rico
Report from Key West dated August 18 describes Confederate currency circulating in Ponce Puerto Rico where locals passed it as real money. An officer was court-martialed and sentenced to five years in prison for deceit, while Porto Rican merchants profited trading currencies at manipulated rates. The piece notes low desertion penalties and few court-martials in the navy during the war.
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Key West
Fla
Ponce
Charleston
United States
Custom House
Wheeler and Lee Reunite with Warm Kiss in War Dept
Major General Joseph Wheeler and Major General Fitzhugh Lee met at the War Department and embraced affectionately. Their long friendship shines with Southern ties as Lee congratulated Wheeler on his Santiago record and both men shared a moment of heartfelt camaraderie before an attentive crowd.
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Washington
Joseph Wheeler
Fitzhugh Lee
War Department
South
Lee
Santiago
Wheeler
Joe
Sleeping on Guard Duty No Deterrent In War Era Court Martials
Washington reports a surge in court martial cases for sleeping on guard duty during war. Despite potential death penalties, hundreds of enlisted men faced light sentences over the past four months. Trials for absence without leave remain numerous, though reduced recently.
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Washington
Pershing Promoted Major of Volunteers for Gallantry
Washington August 18 Lieutenant John J Pershing of the U S A is commissioned major of volunteers. He led the Tenth Cavalry up Caney Hill and earned the praise of General Wood for gallantry. A West Point graduate he is skilled in signaling telegraphy reconnaissance and topography among other studies. He left Santiago August 12 and is expected to reach Montauk Point tomorrow.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
U. 8
S. A
Pershing
Tenth Cavalry
Caney Hill
Wood
Santiago
Montauk Point
West Point
Miles
Wounded Knee Creek
Military Academy
Brumby Georgian Who Flagged Manila Colors
Lieutenant Thomas M. Brumby a Georgia native who first unfurled American colors in Manila is remembered for his soldierly bearing and magnetism. Born in Marietta in 1855 he entered Annapolis and graduated in 1880. His father Major Arnoldus V. Brumby studied under West Point classmate W. T. Sherman. Brumby survived the Apia Samoa storm by swimming ashore and has a nephew in Sampson’s fleet.
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Atlanta
Thomas M. Brumby
Manila
Marietta
Annapolis
Arnoldus V. Brumby
W. T. Sherman
West Point
Brumby
Apia
Samoa
Sampson
Factory Owner Announces Montauk Holiday For Son
William H Williams of Steinway, brother of ex Police Inspector Alexander S Williams, owns a large Steinway factory. His son Alexander B Williams, a lieutenant in the Seventy first New York Volunteers, has gone to Cuba with his regiment and arrived at Montauk. The father ordered a holiday for all workers and paid them for the day as he prepared to visit his son. The factory rang with cheers as the works closed for the occasion.
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New York
William H. Williams
Alexander S. Williams
Steinway
Alexander
Williams
Seventy-first Regiment
New York Volunteers
Cuba
Montauk
Mr. Williams
John Hay Regrets His Poetic Fame and Lincoln Life
John Hay America’s ambassador to Great Britain and future secretary of state regrets being known mainly as a poet. He would rather be remembered for his Lincoln life and private secretary role during the Civil War. Hay is wealthy, a bibliophile, and a social figure in London and Washington. He and his wife are noted for culture, hospitality, and tact.
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John Hay
Great Britain
Jim Bludsoe
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
John G. Nicolay
Hay
Mr. Nicolay
Amasa Stone
Stone
Lincoln
White House
Windsor
United States
London
Mrs. Hay
Mr. Hay
Nis
Don Quixote
Omar Khayyam
Elihu Vedder
Hays
Colonel Hay
Pike County
McKinley
Court of St. James
Vanderbilt House New Head Emerges From Breakers Ball
Newport August 18 Tonight for the first time in three years The Breakers hosts Alfred Vanderbilt debut to mark his majority and the implied future headship of the Vanderbilt fortune The event signals no reconciliation between Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and his elder brother yielding Alfred broad control of cash estates and railroads in the family line
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Newport
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Alfred Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Cornelius, Jr
Alfred
Mass regiments urged to muster out on Boston Common
Alderman and senators debate where Massachusetts Second and Ninth regiments should be mustered out after Montauk. They push for direct transport to Boston, quarantine in state camps, and return to Boston Common for a patriotic sendoff. The Second Regiment was due in New York Harbor. officials plan support from state bodies.
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Sullivan
Grady
O’connor
Lovell
Shaw
Conry
Massachusetts
South Framingham
Boston Harbor
United States Service
Fort Warren
Long Island
Boston Common
el Caney
Siboney
Santiago
Boston
James A. Gallivan
Montauk Point
War Department
Framingham
Commonwealth
Alderman Cleary
Montauk
Don’t Pay Cubans Opposing War Indispensable Line
JI. J. O. of Roxbury denounces paying Cuban insurgents 150 000 for war service in the Post letter. He argues the United States should not fund foreign independence efforts, likening insurgents to conqueror Indians and urging tax refusal until workers receive fair aid.
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Propan
Algerian War Bureau
Spain
United States
New England
JI. J
Roxbury
Dickinson Blanchard Nuptials In Chelsea Home Ceremony
Frances Serene Dickinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin W Dickinson of Chelsea married Herbert M Blanchard of Chelsea at the bride’s parents home 418 Broadway. Rev N T Whittaker officiated with George E Kendall best man Miss Mildred C Dickinson maid of honor bridesmaids Ella Kendall Stoneham and Grace Blanchard Everett. A reception followed and the couple will reside at 98 Montvale Avenue Woburn.
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Frances Serene Dickinson
Edwin W. Dickinson
Chelsea
Herbert M. Blanchard
Broadway
N. T. Whittaker
Mt. Bellingham Methodist Church
George E. Kendall
Stoneham
Mildred C. Dickinson
Ella Kendall
Grace Blanchard
Everett
Blanchard
Montvale Avenue
Woburn
Plan for Cuban Entry into Santiago Aims Aug 24
Santiago August 18 A Cuban meeting at Cobre outlines a plan to enter the city with up to 18 000 provincial fighters and 1000 in town. Americans under General Lawton will enforce disarmament and prevent entry with arms. Cubans expect aid from US troops and aim to help restore order after peace protocol.
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Santiago
Cobre
Fifth Army
Hood
Sargeant
Morro Road
Eighth Illinois Volunteers
General Shafter
Wood
Lawton
Bayamo
General Castillo
United States
Cubans Disband Plan Seen As US Aid Solution
Washington reports no US payment of Cuban soldiers. The plan would grant honorable discharges with service certificates and promissory notes backed by public resources once Cuba forms a stable government. It may also muster many Cuban soldiers as US volunteers.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
Congress
United States Volunteer Army
Col Ray's Troops Arrive and Naval Movements Reported
The War Department releases the Santiago bulletin via Hayti dated Aug 17. Colonel Rays regiment arrived this morning. Two hundred seventy five light artillerymen depart this afternoon for Guantanamo to serve on Resolve and 200 of Thirty fourth Michigan to be loaded on Badger. SHAFTER. The convoy notes an a tania with 375 convalescents leaving for Montauk this morning. SHAFTER.
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Washington
War Department
Santiago de Cuba
Hayti
H. C. Corbin
United States Army
Ray
Guantanamo
Michigan
Badger. Shafter
Armored Plates Shipped for Battleships Kentucky and Kearsarge
Bethlehem Iron Company delivered forward turret plates for the battleship Kentucky and sighting hoods plus turret plates for the Kearsarge. The armor load weighed over one hundred tons.
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Bethlehem, Penn
Bethlehem Iron Company
Newport News
Kentucky
Marshal Collins Names His Aids For Parade
Marshal Collins lists his third division staff for the Labor Day parade with chief of staff Joseph J. Gilchrist and aids Peter Collins David Flynn J N Esdaile David D Sheehan Joseph H Post. Affiliated organizations are asked to notify these officers at 49 Bennet Street each evening from 8 to 10 o'clock for parade information.
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John J. Collins
Building Trades Council
Joseph J. Gilchrist
Sheet and Metal Workers’ Union
Peter Collins
David Flynn
Electrical Workers
J. N. Esdaile
Painters
David D. Sheehan
Carpenters
Joseph H. Post
Bennet Street
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Philippines
Judge Advocate-General’s Office
Wheeler and
Lee Kiss
Vanderbilt House
New Head
Cornelius
Huster
New York Harbor
Blood
Prescott
McSweeney
Volunteer Aid Association
Mansfield
Dalton
Dickinson
Hines
Wakefield, Neb
District Court
Dixon) County
Leslie B. Hines
Censor
Porto Rico
West Indian Islands
Sternberg
Secretary of War
Tampa
Col. Ray
Marshal Collins
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