War and Navy plan Porto Rico expedition logistics
Washington reports War and Navy departments arranging convoy and transport for Porto Rico and Watson's eastern squadron. Miles delayed by Santo Domingo convoy issues. Dewey reinforced at Cavite. Santiago campaign lessons cited. Spanish ship contract awarded. mild yellow fever reported at Santiago camp.
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Manila Ready to Surrender Despite Spanish Resistance
Vancouver B C July 20 according to advices from Hong Kong Manila is ready to surrender. The Spanish hold would capitulate if officials do not concede and bombardment ensues. German ships in Manila harbor are noted along with Allied fleets.
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Concession to Denmark Tonnage Duty Suspension Proclaimed
President McKinley announces a suspension of the entire tonnage duty on vessels entering U S ports directly from Copenhagen Denmark in exchange for a similar Danish concession. The proclamation notes Denmark imposes no tonnage or lighthouse dues on U S vessels in Copenhagen. The measure formalizes the reciprocal arrangement.
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German blame Diederichs as Manila actions probe
In Washington on July 2 the German government disclaimed responsibility for Diederichs actions at Manila and Subic Bay. The Kaiser's reps signaled neutrality, while Dewey was hailed as a hero for his diplomacy. The German crew reportedly considered ships entering Manila Bay a challenge.
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Diederichs
Dewey
Department
Manila Bay
McCulloch
Navy surgeon reports twenty two wounded from Santiago action
Surgeon General Van Reypen returns from visit to the hospital ship Solace. He notes twenty two sailors wounded in the battle with Admiral Cervera's squadron and twenty five sick sailors from the Samp son fleet. The surprisingly small number of wounded is highlighted as remarkable.
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Miles
Tama Bay
Shafter
Navy Department
Sampson
Washington
van Reypen
Navy
Solace
Cervera
Sailors Wounded in Sea Battle Recover Fast
Dr Van Reypen reports most of the twenty two wounded men are moving, with two in recovery. Wounds stem from bursting shells and some bullets. Some marines among the injured reduce the count. No fever among the sick or wounded from the fleet. Health at naval points remains satisfactory.
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van Reypen
Contract Award For Transport Of Spanish Prisoners
The contract to move Spanish prisoners from Santiago was awarded to Z M Ceballos of New York for the Intect Transatlantic Company. The bid covered 24 000 enlisted men and 1 000 officers with a zero dollar rate for men and a specified rate for officers. Several bidders included the New England Chemical and Supply Company of Boston. The operation would use ships flying Spanish colors and crewed by warred crews, highlighting a curious war-time pact between the U S and a company with ties to the Spanish Navy.
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Washington
Santiago
Z. M. Ceballos
New York
Intect Transatlantic Company
Spain
Yom
New England Chemical and Supply Company
Boston
United States
German festival speech mocks Kaiser in New York meeting
At a German festival in the People's Church in New York City, T. W. Radcliffe denounced Emperor William and lamented Bismarck’s absence. He claimed few German Americans would back a war with the Fatherland and praised the United States as the generous host nation.
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Emperor William
People's Church
T. W. Radcliffe
Metropolitan Temple
William
Bismarck
Kaiser
German Cruiser Kormoran Returns to Manila From Hong Kong
The German cruiser Kormoran has returned to Manila, and the British gunboat Plover will reach there tomorrow. No communication with Manila exists except through warships.
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Hong Kong
Kormoran
Manila
Plover
Pope Leo XIII to Advise Cuban Clergy on Autonomy
In Rome July 20 the Vatican announced Pope Leo XIII will send an encyclical to Cuban Catholic clergy once peace is declared and urge absolute adherence to U S government arrangements. Spanish and Austrian ambassadors met Cardinal Rampolla and the Pope discussed possible plebiscite guidance for an autonomical regime backed by Spain and the United States.
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Leo XIII
Cuba
United States
Spain
Austria
Cardinal Rampollo
Defends the Cubans in Santiago amid reports of looting
Counsel H S Rubens of the Cuban junta dismisses rumors of American dissatisfaction with insurgents in Santiago. He says no evidence shows Garcia refused flag raising orders and insists insurgents followed General Shafter. He argues pacificos may be Spaniards and that Cubans would not loot their own city.
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Santiago
Ruben
Garcia
Mr. Rubens
Shafter
United States
Miies
Washington
Garcia reports in New York July 20 conflicting on general’s fate
Two reports from New York July 20 claim General Garcia is dead while another says he is alive in good health and heading west to confer with Gomez on Cuban policy in light of Shafter’s stance.
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New York
Garcia
Gomez
Shafter
DON'T BUY Repository car near City Hospital
Classified notice urging the public not to buy a repository car located at East Brookline and Albany streets in Boston near City Hospital with Tremont 963 contact number.
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Albany Streets
Boston
City Hospital
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City Opens Bright After Siege as 30 U. S. Steamers Sit in Harbor
Santiago de Cuba July 19 reports a lively revival with over thirty warships in the harbor, stores open, and cargo unloading underway. Clara Barton aids relief, food distribution expands, and moral rises as Spanish, American troops mingle without race tensions amid renewed commerce and light. General Linares has had his left arm amputated and remains in serious condition.
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Santiago
Westerday
Marina Street
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el Caney
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Reina Mercedes
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Miley
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Second Cavalry
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Linares
Cervera Praises Americans as Spanish Officers Paroled
At Seavey Island stockade 260 Spanish prisoners sick with six hospital deaths reported. Admiral Cervera asks parole for two weeks and sends a letter noting gratitude for humane American treatment. Red Cross ribbons sent to Camp Long for sick officers.
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Seavey’s Island
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Harvard
Navy
Yavd
Cervera
Campbell Named Captain of Volunteers for General Brooke Staff
Washington July 20 J A Campbell long time Scout for General Sheridan has been appointed captain of the volunteers and will join General Brooke as chief of scouts. He will accompany Brooke to Porto Rico. Sheridan praised his services to the country in a letter.
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Washington
J. A. Campbell
General Sheridan
Volunteers
Brooke
Porto Rico
Campbell
Sheridan
United States
Paymasters to Santiago Delayed by Incomplete Records
Washington July 20 The order sending nineteen paymasters to Santiago to pay troops under General Shafter has been revoked due to missing complete records and rolls of the army in Cuba, preventing payment.
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Washington
Santiago
Wringer and Sweeper Repair by American Wringer Co
Repair service for wringer rolls stamped American Wringer Company warrant ed. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Write or telephone for pickup and delivery without extra charge. American Wringer Co.
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