Will of FTE Dalton Fifth Regiment Votes to Remain in Service
The Fifth Massachusetts regimental vote shows a large majority favoring continued garrison duty in the army of occupation. Officers note shifts in command and staff as changes occur at the camp amid a dark stormy evening. Chester H. Morse visited the camp while tomorrow's detailed officer assignments are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Army of Occupation
Massachusetts
Santiago
Porto Rico
Weaver
Morrison
BE. J. House
E. A. Weaver
Post Exchange Council
W.W. Stover
Company A
Linwood BE. Hanson
G Company
Kincaide
K Company
Gindrat
F Company
Chester H. Morse
George H. Sykes
William H. Whitney
Orville J. Whitney
Eighth in New Gamp at Camp Henry Clay
The Highth arrived at Lexington camp at 1 30 today after a 6 pm departure from Rossville last night. The march was slow due to stops and heat but the regiment remained in good health with few needing medical aid. Rations included hot coffee at Chattanooga and fresh salt horse and baked beans thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
Lexington
Highth
Lexdington
Rossville
Chattanooga
Venn
Somerset
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
North
Chickamauga
Soldiers in Fifth Regiment Complain of Fines
A Fifth Regiment member reports fines imposed on soldiers who were three hours late returning from passes. Fines ranged from 8 to 15 dollars per man. Named individuals include William A. Gauthier 13 Fred Carr 312 Anne Lamernais 12 John Gagmon 10 Marion Knobie 38 Thomas etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Gauthier
Fred Carr
Anne Lamernais
John Gagmon
Marion Knobie
Thomas
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Sleep and Nerve Strength
Advert reads Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifying tonic that nourishes nerves for better sleep and relief from nervous prostration. Claims include America’s Greatest Medicine with $1 price or six for $5. also promotes Hood's Pills for constipation and lists several names with amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
America
Navy yard to decommission tug Semino le and strip yacht Inca
Commodore Howison at the navy yard orders the Semino le prepared for decommissioning as the Inca is stripped to resemble a yacht and soon to be sold. Tugs will haul the Wyandotte and Montauk to Philadelphia for crew changes before heading to Cuba. An inquiry into Paymaster’s Clerk Edward Cronin’s conduct resumed with Lt. Case presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howison
Navy Yard
Navy Department
Wyandotte
Montauk
Philadelphia
Cuba
Edward Cronin
Frank B. Case
Naval Militia Exits Enlistment as War Ends
Washington reports naval militiamen from several states will be discharged by Sept 1 after the war ends. Discharges begin today with crews from Massachusetts Maine New York Connecticut and Pennsylvania leaving ships like the Incas Arctic Restless and Aileen. The four older monitors will be last due to tug transfers to League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department
Boston
New York
Connecticut
Montauk
Arctic
Pennsylvania
League Island
Massachusetts
Maine
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Spaniards Reach Home On Alicante Repatriation
The Spanish steamer Alicante arrived at Corunna with Spain’s first repatriated soldiers from Santiago de Cuba. Crowds gathered but were kept back to prevent yellow fever exposure. Some sick were sent to Oza Lazaretto for quarantine, others stayed five days on hospital ships before homeward dispatch. sixty died of other diseases.
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Corunna
Spain
Alicante
Santiago de Cuba
Oza Lazaretto
Naval board meets to rate auxiliary fleet
The special board of naval officers met at the Washington Navy Yard to plan sessions starting tomorrow. Captain F J Migginson presides with Captain Henry C Taylor and Commander Edwin Wright, aided by other officers, authorized to visit yards and inspect vessels at Hampton Roads, New York, Boston, and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Navy Yard
F. J. Migginson
Massachusetts
Henry C. Taylor
Indiana
Edwin Wright
Lighthouse Board
Hampton Roads
New York
Boston
Watermelon Fight Kills Two Privates in Camp Incident
In New York a watermelon dispute aboard a baggage car near Westbury Illinois ended fatally for Morris D. Kane and Christopher Jurgenson of the Seventy-first Regiment. The two soldiers, part of a battalion bound for the South, died after a playful scuffle caused them to fall from the car. The unit had left Camp Black to join the Montauk main body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seventy-first Regiment
Morris D. Kane
Christopher Jurgenson
Westbury
Il.i
Camp Black
Seventy-first
Montauk
Insurgents Willing to Co operate If Colony Status Assured
At a Manila conference the insurgents said they would disarm only if the island remains American or British or under U S or UK protectorate. They warned of a new rebellion within a month if Americans withdraw. General Merritt assumes governor duties as Otis, MacArthur, and others are reassigned. Dewey clears river, ships raised, and city health push proceeds. Washington dispatch to Merritt confirms health and transport support and urges readiness pending Peace Commission ratification.
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Manila
United States
Great Britain
Merritt
Eighth Corps
Gus
Old Manila
Malacanan Palace
Major Scriven
General Otis
California
Anderson
MacArthur
Ovenshine
Twenty-third Regulars
America
Dewey
Cebu
Batangas
Woodruff
Harry Pratt
Minnesota
Signal Corps
Washington
Peace Commission
San Francisco
Arizona
Corbin
Manila Promotions Call for Surrender Merits
The President has asked General Merritt in Manila for recommendations on operations that led to the capitulation of the Philippines. He plans to promote officers who showed conspicuous merit in the land fights at Manila, as with Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Merritt
Manila
Philippines
Santiago
New Book Treatment for Diseases by Druggists
Advertisement notes a medical book titled Treatment for Diseases with the doctor’s signature and directions on every bottle. It lists price of 35 cents and a six bottle option for 2 08 8. Published by JOHNSON & CO. at 22 Custom House St Boston.
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Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Boston
Spaniards to Aid Yankees in Cuba Armistice
Madrid reports War Minister General Correa ordered Cuba and Philippines captains-general to cooperate with the Americans. If insurgents violate the armistice, they are to repel any attack on Spaniards by force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Correa
Blanco
Cuba
Philippines
Maulers for Our Army Report Captured Spanish Arms
General Flagler reports 26,000 Spanish arms captured at Santiago with several million rounds of ammunition. Weapons to be sent to New York and Springfield for cleaning and potential use by the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Flagler
Ordnance Bureau
Santiago
New York
Springfield
Famous Old Yacht America Leaves Boston Harbor
The schooner America, cup defender, after weeks at the National dock, was towed to Rowe's wharf anchorage and sailed for Montauk Point. Aboard were Mrs. Adelbert Ames, her son and two daughters, and Mr. Paul Butler. After a Sound cruise, she will return to refit for a Cuban and Porto Rican waters cruise this winter as General Ames serves in Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
National Dock
Rowe's Wharf
Montauk Point
Adelbert Ames
Paul Butler
General Ames
Porto Rico
British plan to fortify Esquimault and seize Pacific island
Captain Edward Collister, inspector of British naval stations in the Pacific, paid a hurried visit to Esquimault dock yards. He did not speak to reporters, but reports say Britain plans to more than double Esquimault fortifications and seize an island near Honolulu for a coaling station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Edward Collister
Pacific
Esquimault
Hesquimault
Collister
Honolulu
Great Britain
Kochs New Inhalation Cure for Lung Diseases Promoted
An advertisement touts Prof Koch of Berlin and his inhalation treatment for consumption bronchitis asthma and related lung conditions. It claims the method avoids stomach medicines, endorses by the German government, and offers free initial consultation at 74 Boylston Street Boston with testimonials from cured patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Koch
Boston
Boylston Street
Professor Koch
Berlin
Navy Secretary lauds Naval War Board for Spain War
Secretary John D. Long sends a formal letter to Rear Admiral Montgomery Sicard praising the Naval War Board. He commends its intelligence, judgment, and competence in guiding naval strategy during the war and notes no errors in its decisions. The missive highlights proper department control and commendable service by Commodore Crowninshield and Captain Mahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Long
The
War Board
Mahan
Department
Navy
John D. Long
Montgomery Sicard
Naval War Board
Washington, D. C
Saloons to Reopen in Porto Rico
In Ponce Porto Rico from Aug 2 to 4 the Pennsylvania and Missouri troops will follow the cavalry home. General Wilson will allow saloons and cafes to reopen but will ban sale of liquor by the drink until a license system is set up. General Henry and staff present. Garretson to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
Porto Rico
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Wilson
Henry
Garretson
General Henry
ROUGH RIDER WILLIAM TIFFANY AT PARKER HOUSE
First Lieutenant William Tiffany of the Rough Riders is at the Parker House convalescing after returning from the Santiago campaign. He is the son of a New York jeweler, promoted from private to lieutenant for bravery, with his brother Belmont at the hotel. Tiffany extols Roosevelt and notes war department conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tiffany
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Olivette
Parker House
New York
Tiffany
Santiago
Belmont
War Department
Cuba
Ill Lieutenant Tiffany of Rough Riders grievously ill
Belmont Tiffany, brother of Second Lieutenant Tiffany, reports the Rough Riders officer, son of New York jeweller Tiffany, is severely weakened at Parker House. Four or five days to removal. doctors unsure if yellow fever or other illness explains his condition. He also suffers dysentery but is considered convalescent with recovery likely.
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Tiffany
The
Rough Riders
New York
Parker House
Post
Belmont Tiffany
Belmont
Cuba
Boston
Cushing and Ericsson Arrive at Brooklyn Navy Yard for Refits
The torpedo boats Ericsson and Cushing reached the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Ericsson to be thoroughly renovated while Cushing requires no repairs and arrives under Navy Department orders. Lieutenant A Gleaves and Ensign D A Bond lead the Cushing. Bond is a survivor of the Maine.
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New York
Ericsson
Cushing
Brooklyn Navy Yard
A. Gleaves
D. A. Bond
Maine
Navy Department
Munyon's Rheumatism Pellets Claim Cure
Munyon's claims its Rheumatism Pellets cure lumbago sciatica and all rheumatic pains. The ad states doctors are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Troops From Porto Rico Arrive as Peace Talks Loom
The coast schooner Dolores entered Ponce harbor flying the Spanish flag amid uncertainty over peace or war. The Alamo carried supplies for General Henry’s men to Are cibo. General Brooke awaits credentials and will travel to San Juan with escort from Sixth Regular Cavalry. Cavalry units from New York and Pennsylvania prepare to depart home from Washington aboard the transport Mississippi in a few days. Soldiers express enthusiasm at the prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
Porto Rico
Dolores
Alamo
Henry
Arecibo
Brooke
San Juan
Sixth Regular Cavalry
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia City
Sheridan
Guanica
Mississippi
Carey Denies Passage About Ninth Regiment Food
Charles Carey of East Boston a member of Captain Clark's signal corps denies making a statement that the Ninth Regiment went nine days without food and that the food was unfit for dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carey
East Boston
Clark
Signal Corps
Ninth Regiment
Changes in Navy Yard Commanders at Portsmouth N H
Seaman shifts announced at the Portsmouth navy yard with Rear Admiral Carpenter to be relieved by Commodore Reamey of Key West. Commodore Reamey will arrive aboard his flagship and Lancaster. Colonel Forney to yield command of the marine guard and Camp Long to Major Meade. Camp Seavey’s Island marine unit to be led by Colonel Huntington. marines come from Fort McCalla Cuba.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Carpenter
Commodore Reamey
Key West
Lancaster
Colonel Forney
Marine Guard
Camp Long
Meade
Seavey’s Island
Huntington
Fort McCalla
Cuba
Line of Transports Planned From New York to Caribbean Ports
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn outlines a new transport line from New York to Havana Santiago and Ponce to start in two weeks. Havana to be added when open. Transports will move troops supplies mails and other freight for U S forces with regular schedules avoiding Tampa yellow fever quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meiklejohn
War Department
New York
Havana
Santiago
Ponce
Tampa
Cuba
Porto Rico
Tragic Drowning of 8-Year-Old George Corkey
An 8 year old boy named George F Corkey drowned in the Mystic River near the Boston and Maine tracks in Somerville yesterday afternoon. His body was recovered shortly after and taken to Undertaker Marsh. He resided at 15 Kingston Street Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic River
Boston & Maine Railroad
Somerville
George F. Corkey
Marsh
Kingston Street
Charlestown
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Monitors
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Seventy-first New York
Long Island
Gen. Merritt
Manila Promotions
A. Johnson
Johnson
O. H. Ingalls
Dta
Bangor
Boston Harbor
Mrs. Ames
West Indies
England
Parker's
Lieutenant Tiffany Weak
Cushing and Ericsson
Sien Wheeler
Camp Wikoff
Wheeler and Young
Reemoving
Ren Ross
Carey
Logan
Camp Dewey
Judge Motton
Providence
R. IL
Robert Motton
Halifax
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Line OF Transports
American Wringer Co
Franklin Street
Mass
Best Opticians
Hanover St
Tremont Row
Wilson Brothers
Harris
Roxbury
John T. Harris
Church of the New Jerusalem
Regent and
St. James Streets
J. Newman & Sons
SI Tremont
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