Hero of Merrimac Arrives in Boston for Wrecking Tool Inspection
Lieutenant Hobson departed New York at midnight for Boston to inspect pontoons for raising wrecks of the Cristobal Colon and the Maria Teresa. He hopes to finish in a day and return to Washington, with possible Cuban deployment later. informal reception at the Army and Navy Club followed.
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New York
Hobson
Boston
Cristobal Colon
Washington
Cuba
Army Arid Navy Club
Plans to Raise the Spanish Cruiser Cristobal Colon
Lieutenant Hobson, after meeting with Navy officials, has arranged with Merritt & Chapman Wrecking Co to raise the Cristobal Colon off Santiago. The plan uses pontoons and air equipment to lift the hull, with four additional pontoons needed and 1600 tons buoyancy to be added. Hobson will supervise from Santiago, aiming to complete the salvage before a cyclone.
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Washington
Hobson
New York
Allen
Bradford
Navy Department
Cristobal Colon
Merritt & Chapman Wrecking Company
Santiago
Long
Leutenant
Merritt Company
Maria Teresa
Teresa
Colon
Rescue Effort Under Way for the Colon Wreck
Lieutenant Hobgan announced Merritt & Chapman Wrecking & Derrick Co will undertake the rescue of the Colon. The 7000 ton steamer lies beam first submerged with only a stem portion showing. Water fills her interior. sea valves open and shell holes breach sides. Beach is shelved, part of a mountain rising from the sea, making righting and raising an engineering feat of large proportions yet feasible with existing methods.
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New York
Hobgan
Merritt & Chapman Wrecking & Derrick Company
Guest of Mas Sampson Visits Mrs Sampson in Glen Ridge
Sampson family in Glen Ridge New Jersey hosts guest of Mas Sampson with lunch at Mrs. Sampson home. Rear Admiral Sampson receives special messages via Constructor Hobson.
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New York
Hobson
Glen Ridge
N. J
Approval of American policy on Hawaii and Porto Rico
Sir George Sydenham Clarke writes in the Daily Graphic praising American annexation of Hawaii and Porto Rico. He argues a US control of any Atlantic Pacific canal is best for the world and foreign interference in Central America is out of the question, endorsing Lord Salisbury's stance toward the United States as wise.
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London
George Sydenham Clarke
Daily Graphic
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Central America
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
Pope’s peace proposals favor Cuba and Puerto Rico annexation
From Rome the Pope has informed the powers of peace terms acceptable to both Spain and the United States. The plan calls for American annexation of Cuba and Puerto Rico, restoration of the Philippines to Spain, and a commercial treaty granting Spain exceptional advantages in surrendered colonies.
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London
Rome
Spain
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Vatican orders Madrid nuncio to curb Carlist influence
A Rome despatch says the Vatican has told the papal nuncio in Madrid to threaten severe punishment for priests who back Carlist or anti-dynastic plots. The instruction seeks to curb anti-dynastic intrigues as tensions rise in Spain.
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Vienna
Rome
Vatican
Madrid
Senator Kenney Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Dover Bank Case
In Wilmington Delaware on July 26 the jury in U S Senator Richard Kenney's case unable to agree after locking up since Friday in Dover bank loot trial. Most ballots 7 to 5 for acquittal. judge discharged them. Government may seek September retrial. Key witness William N Boggs former bank teller pleaded guilty to $100 000 default. Kenney accused of aiding Boggs in taking about $3600 from First National Bank of Dover.
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Wilmington
Del
United States
Richard Kenney
First National Bank of
Dover
Bradford
Vandergrift
Senator Kenney
United States District Court
Kenney
William N. Boggs
Boggs
Miss Schley Rebuffed in Madrid Arrival Unwelcome
The Madrid corre spondent of the Daily Graphic reports an American lady said to be Commodore Schley's daughter arrived in Madrid but was not received by the Queen Regent or any senior figure. She is expected to depart soon. The case involves Jessie Schley, Milwaukee resident and Paris Peace Society member, whose father disavowed the journey and demanded her return.
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London
Madrid
The
Daily Graphic
Commodore Schley
Jessie Schley
Charles Schley
Milwaukee
Schley
Paris Peace Society
Senor Sagasta
Washington
McKinley
Guantanamo Surrenders Calmly As Soldiers Lay Down Arms
Guantanamo surrenders announce 7000 Spanish troops lay down arms. 330 from Palma Soriano San Luis and Longo surrender to Lieutenant Miley. 200 at Baracoa and 100 at Sagua also capitulate. General Shafter to receive formal surrender. Miles visits but no role in terms. Cuban jail reforms noted with investigations ordered.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Guantanamo
Palma Soriano
San Luis
Longo
Miley
Barasoa
Sagua
Garcia
Jiguang
Shafter
Cercia
Santiago
Sur-Sinier
Ewers
Ninth Infantry
Official Shafter report on Santiago casualties
General Shafter's War Department dispatch will publish his corps losses from the battle of Santiago. The record shows total casualties at fifteen percent with twenty three officers and two hundred three enlisted men killed, eighty officers and one hundred twenty six men wounded, and eighty one men missing.
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Washington
Shafter
War Department
Santiago
Mines Exploded in Sound Bed Under U S Army Command
Six submarine mines planted in the Sound bed between Fort Schuyler and Willet Point were exploded today under Brigadier General Wilson chief of engineers and Major Knight in command at Willet Point.
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New York
Fort Schuyler
Willet’s Point
Wilson
Knight
Wii Point
Everhardt and McPartland Battle to 25 Rounds in Draw
In New York 6000 spectators watched Kid McPartland of New York and Jack Everhardt of New Orleans fight a full twenty five rounds without a decision as Referee Sam Austin ruled a draw. McPartland opened with strong lefts and both fighters landed blows though few memorable moments occurred. The prelims featured Dave O Connor and Mike Toots with Toots taking the twelve round decision.
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New York
Kid McPartland
Jack Everhardt
New Orleans
New York A. C
McPartland
Everhardt
Hachmai
Jack
Sam Austin
Dave O'Connor
Paterson
N. J
Mike Toots
Brooklyn
Toots
Connolly Defeats Mullins After Fouls In Two-Round Fight
In St John New Brunswick on July 25 Eddie Connolly of this city defeated Joe Mullins of South Boston in two rounds after Mullins fouled repeatedly, drawing referee interference and the decision for Connolly.
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ST. John
N. B
Eddie Connolly
Joe Mullins
South Boston
Mullins
Connolly
Stevens Wins Rough Olympic A C Featherweight Bout
In Buffalo on July 2 Stevens formerly of Lowell now fighting at Buffalo defeated Bill O Donnell after O Donnell quit at the end of nine rounds. Stevens used aggressive tactics and won by decision amid a heated slugfest.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Olympic A. C
Bill O’donnell
Luke Stevens
Lowell
Mass
Stevens
O’donnell
Keily
O'Donnell
Howell defeats Blackstaffe for Wingfield Sculls title
American oarsman B H Howell beat H T Blackstaffe of the Vesta Rowing Club by three lengths on the Thames course from Putney to Mortlake to claim the Wingfield Sculls and the amateur Thames championship.
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London
B. H. Howell
H. T. Blackstaffe
Vesta Rowing Club
Putney
Morilake
Thames
Fearful Alaska raft disaster survivor clings to cliff
A. F. Pope of McLean Illinois spent three days stranded on a narrow Alaskan canyon ledge after a raft plunge on the Lou River. With 1500 foot granite walls above and raging rapids below he used a makeshift ladder to climb to safety, enduring hunger cold and perilous slips.
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Seattle
Wash
A. F. Pope
McLean
Ill
Lou River
Alaska
Pope
Straggler Finishes Release Walk to Val edes
After release he was too weak to start the thirty mile trek immediately, making progress hours later as he began toward Val edes.
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Valedes
Carlist Activity Rise Signals Madrid Exodus
Madrid observers report a surge in Carlist activity with leading members leaving Madrid. Deputy Mella faces exile as monarchists claim no imminent rising, while the government works toward peace and public morale improves despite uncertainty.
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London
Madrid
The
Times
Senor Mella
Troop Reinforcements Arrival At Newport News
Nearly 6000 troops arrived in Newport News over thirty six hours including the Second Brigade of the First Army Corps under Brigadier General Hains and five cavalry troops from Camp Alger. Major General Brooke also arrived from Chickamauga. Troops were housed on the grounds in dog tents as they marched in.
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Newport News
First Army Corps
Hains
Chickamauga
Camon Alger
Illinois
Bennett
Ohio
Colt
Pennsylvania
Case
New York
Brooke
Judge Norwood Resigns as North Carolina Judge
In Raleigh North Carolina on July 2 a sensational dispute unfolds over Superior Court Judge Norwood of the twelfth district. After intoxication on the bench and an ongoing impeachment threat his resignation was sent via Lusk of Asheville to Governor Russell who had yet to declare the office vacant. Norwood challenges the action promising court action if a successor is named.
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Raleigh
N. C
Superior Court
Twelfth
Norwood
Lusk
Asheville
Russell
Norwo
West Norwood
Aville
Wood
North Carolina
New Shell To Be Tried In Washington Test
Walter T Forbes a chemist inventor and engineer submits a hydrogen filled shell to Washington authorities claiming it can destroy an entire fleet with a single shot He says the shell uses high pressure hydrogen and a novel trigger failing the fuse He expects government tests in the middle or latter part of the month and has been notified.
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Washington
Walter T. Forbes
London
New York
Atlanta
Forbes
England
New York Times
Suspicious Death Tied to Brother in Lawranch
Lawranch police hold Shedwed Lote to face possible involvement in the death of his brother John Lottoof after a fall at the latter’s home. The physician reported death from shock due to injuries. Syrians are involved and family troubles are suspected. Residents say John Lottoof fell while carrying a bundle.
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Lawrench
John Lottoof
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