Miles Starts for Porto Rico Amid War Mobilization
General Miles began the Cuba to Porto Rico expedition with 3000 troops aboard Yale and transports ready to carry 4000 more, as War Department plans aim to land and secure Puerto Rican soil. Secretary Long said Watson Squadron preparations continue with convoy needs tied to Miles forces.
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Alger
Miles
Yale
Department
Era
Chaia
Eral Schwan
United States Infantry
Tampa
War Department
Quarantine Plans Shift for Prisoners’ Transport
The article notes uncertainty in quarantine rules and suggests Cadiz may not be the transport port. It states Spain could designate other ports for carrying the prisoners, as proposals invited may indicate.
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Cadiz
Spain
Kaiser’s harsh verdict on Spain and its navy
Emperor William derides Spain and its sailors during a dinner aboard the Hohenzollern in Moldi harbor Norway. He taunts Spain’s empire and navy, calling for blunt judgment and indicating contempt for its seamen amid talk of Manila and San Tiago.
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London
Spain
William
Hohenzollern
Moldi
Norway
Manila
Santiago
Campos Admits Defeat In Cuban Campaign
Madrid on July 21 reports that General Santiago Campos said the surrender was inevitable due to ill fed troops and climate. He noted American resources and nearby land, and suggested Havana would follow after prolonged resistance. Imparcial urges peace as the only course and compares treatment of prisoners to 1871 and 1870s wars.
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Madrid
Santiago
Martinez Campos
Havana
Spain
Mayflower Captures Newfoundland With Food Cargo
British steamer Newfoundland loaded with food supplies captured by the Mayflower off Cienfuegos. A prize crew was placed aboard and she was sent to Charlestown. Newfoundland sailed from Halifax July 9 and reportedly carried cargo valued at $30,360 for the Spanish government.
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Key West
Fla
Newfoundland
Cienfuegos
Charlestown
Halifax
Montreal
Wood Succeeds McKibbin as Military Governor
General Leonard Wood has succeeded General McKibbin as military governor of Santiago. McKibbin resumes command. Wood is popular, but the shift may provoke jealousy and possible trouble.
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Santiago
Leonard Wood
McKibbin
Wringer and Sweeper Repair Service Ad
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American Wringer Company
The
American Wringer Co
Mixing delays and strong convoy for Miles raid on Porto Rico
Washington July 21 The Navy Department released a statement asserting no delay in furnishing convoy to General Miles. Vessels including Cincinnati New Orleans Columbia Yale Annapolis Wasp Leyden Gloucester Monitors Terror Amphitrite Puritan were ordered to assist the landing and assault on Porto Rico with more ships possibly joining. Secretary Long said the eastern squadron would be sent to Spain later, as the Puerto Rican campaign permits.
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Dewey
Monterey
Watson
Spain
Porto Rico
General Miles
Siboney
Cuba
Nval
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Dixie
Gloucester
Cervera
Wasp
United States
Havana
Long
Rico
Port Rico
State
Navy Department
Barcelona
France
Catalonia
Gampson
Secretary of the Navy
Annapolis
Leyden
Miles
Porto Rican
Terror
Amphitrite
Puritan
Key West
Sampson
Sampan
Yale
Columbia
Shell burst inside Indiana battleship shows fire risks
Washington July 21 The Navy Department received Captain Taylor’s report from the Indiana describing a shell strike near the deck flash plate that exploded in compartment B-100. Fire danger followed as smoke filled the area, yet no injuries occurred and the ship remained battle ready.
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Washington
Navy Department
Taylor
Indiana
Santiago
Queen Regent Honors Charity Funds Amid Birthday Visits
The Queen Regent ordered customary funds distributed to charity works. Palace visitors filled the day as she received congratulatory despatches from the Pope and several sovereigns. The Pope’s telegram conveyed sympathy.
Dewey Seeks Manila Surrender as War With Spain Grows
Manila bombardment looms as Rear Admiral Dewey prepares to strike the fortifications by week’s end if troops are ready. Spaniards near Manila surrender appears likely amid dwindling supplies and insurgent pressure. Aguinaldo forms Philippine cabinet in Bacoor.
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Viea Hong Fons
Dewey
Hirst
Paranaque
Cadiz
Cervera
Naniwa
Malate
Santa Misa
Cuba
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Bacoor
General Aguinaldo
Baldimiro Aguinaldo
Meandro Thaira
Mariano Trias
Cavite
Anderson
Troops Reach Dewey and Wake Island Flag Rise
The second Ma nila expedition arrived at Mantle with China on July 16 and the Bealandia Colon and Sena tor on July 11. Four soldiers died during the voyage: Lt Le Zelle, Pvt Maddox, Sgt Geddes, and Pvt Wiseband. The American flag was raised on Wake Island on July 4, part of the Philippines westward group.
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Manila
Mantle
China
Bealandia
Colon
le Zelle
Maddox
Highteenth Infantry
Geddes
Nebraska
Wiseband
Colorado
Wake Island
Philippines
Spanish steamer Vosol seized by insurgents in Philippines
A Spanish steamer Vosol with Viscayes Island natives aboard was seized by insurgents after a crew mutiny killed officers. It fled to Tangabao then Iloilo amid Tagalen clashes, suggesting Viscayes resistance to Tagalens. Experts doubt Philippine amalgamation or return to Spanish rule, hinting at foreign rule alternative.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Tangabao
Luzon
Iloilo
Philippine Islands
Navy reports Cavite detachment arrival and health status
The Navy Department released a message from Dewey dated July 21 noting Cavite on July 17 via Hong Kong on July 20. It says the second army detachment arrived today and all aboard are well with no sickness reported. The health of the squadron remains good.
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State Department
Navy Department
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Cavite
Department
Monolulu
War Department
Anila
United States
Manila Bay
Watson
Spain
Washington
Hong Kong
Second Army
Germany says not aware of hostile act by von Diedrichs
Berlin reports the North German Gazette denies any German government explanation of Admiral von Diedrichs action. No official German record of unfriendly acts toward the United States or complaints by Americans is known. The government claims no need to account for such statements.
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Berlin
Germany
von Diedrichs
Admiral von Diedrichs
United States
Bryan cheers in Atlanta as Third Nebraska Volunteers arrive
Colonel William Jennings Bryan leads the Third Nebraska Volunteers into Atlanta at noon. A dense crowd at the Kimball Hotel erupts in cheers as Bryan praises Confederate veterans and notes soldiers will fight side by side with old allies.
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W.j. Bryan
Nebraska Volunteers
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Sickness Eases for Spanish Prisoners in Portsmouth Stockade
July 21 report from Seavey Island notes breezes aided health at Camp Long with only one hospital death in 24 hours. Surgeon-General Van Reypen says no contagious disease or malarial fever at the camp and no yellow fever fears. About sixty patients remain, most wounded from the destruction of Admiral Cervera's fleet.
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Seavey’s Island
Santiago
van Reypen
Camp Long
Washington
Navy
Cervera
How the Officers Live as Sixth Regiment Moves
Relatives await letters from Lowell to the Sixth Regiment. Lieutenant George S. Howard aboard the Yale describes General Miles aboard and plans to move toward Santiago to relieve long‑stationed troops. The unit has 100 rounds of ammunition and three days rations and expects fighting soon.
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Sixth Regiment
George
Howard
United States
Yale
Miles
Santiago
Porto Rico
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