Peace terms push for autonomy and bases in Pacific
Washington debates Spain peace terms with cabinet stressing autonomous government for the Philippines and continued hostilities. Cuba independence and Porto Rico ceded to the U.S. with coaling stations at Guam and in the Caroline and Ladrones. Manila situation uncertain as Miles reports progress in Puerto Rico and preparations for Manila defense and wounded care proceed.
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Islands
Ladrone
Caroline Islands
War Department
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cuba
United States
Guan
Ladrone Islands
Spain
Eifficulty
Val War Board
Aguiuan Sido
Caribbean
West Indian
Isle of Pines
Manila
Red Cross Steamer State of Texas Arrives at Quarantine
The Red Cross relief steamer State of Texas led by Captain Young reaches quarantine at noon from Santiago. It carries 39 crew, Mrs. Porter wife of the President's private secretary who serves as Red Cross nurse Sister Blanche and four Red Cross surgeons. Mrs. Porter praises the Red Cross for lifesaving aid to troops and hospitals at the front.
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New York
Red Cross
State of Texas
Young
Santiago
Porter
Sister Blanche
G. R. Ball
C. B. Long
Charles Doherty
H. Lightstone
Red Cross Society
Saratoga as the greatest American spa this summer
Readers are urged to visit Saratoga to truly enjoy its famed springs and amenities and to take the Fitchburg Saratoga Limited train. The service departs Boston at 9:30 A.M. daily for convenient access to the spa area.
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Saratoga
Local Service Ad for Wringers by American Wringer Co.
An advertisement from the American Wringer Co. of Boston promotes reliable wringer service and delivery. Readers are urged to call for a perfect order wringer solution at 7 and 79 Franklin street with telephone contact B 269.
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The
American Wringer Co
Franklin Street
Boston
Mass
Boston Camp notes Fifth Massachusetts drill and supply woes
July 2 at Natty Fifth Camp Dalton South Framingham reports progress in uniforms and extended order drills while rifles stay in freight cars awaiting distribution. Court martial ongoing, visitors and parade draw crowds, with plans for practice marches and possible relocation near Snodgrass Hill.
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Uncle Sam
Butler
Austin
Bray
Dalton
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Catherine
Lieze Weaver
Weaver
Glidden
Cambridge
Payter Warren
No Orders for Eighth at Chickamauga Park
At Chickamauga Park on July 2 no war news from Porto Rico has arrived and no movement orders have been issued for the Eighth. Soldiers fear peace talks may end their chance of service while they conduct reconnoitering and patrols and map the country, with a new skirmish planned this afternoon.
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L. I
General Shafter
United States
Army
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Adjutant-General’s Office
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Surgeon-General
C. W. F. Archer
Boston
J Lytle
Snodgrass Hill
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Porto Rico
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Southern Railway
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Smith
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St. Clair
Chickamauga Park
Captain Joubert III reported from Norfolk amid illness
Captain Joubert of the Ninth Massachusetts, among sick officers to arrive at Norfolk, has not sent a message to his family. The family believes he is safe, suffering only rheumatism and possibly sent north after no fighting since July 7 near Siboney.
Funeral for Sergeant Hamilton Fish Jr in New York
Funeral services were held for Sergeant Hamilton Fish Jr of the Rough Riders killed at Santiago. A tremendous crowd gathered around St. Mark's Episcopal Church as the service began, with many unable to enter the building.
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New York
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Rough Riders
Santiago
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Ponce Surrenders to U S Forces During Puerto Rico Campaign
Detail of the Ponce capitulation received by Captain Davis of the Dixie with the Wasp and Gloucester aboard. General Miles arrives, troops advance toward Guanica, and a fight near Yauco ends with American gains. Proclamation declares U S occupation and aims to shield liberty and justice.
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ST. Thomas
Davis
Dixie
Ponce
Wasp
Gloucester
Haines
Miles
Ernst
Wilson
Henry
Guanica
Garretson
Ilinois
Massachusetts
Yauco
Ginon Barrett
James Drummond
H. C. Gary
Eral Miles
Kingdom of
Spain
United States
Porto Rico
Island
How Yellow Fever Got Among the Troops in Cuba
Chicago report says yellow fever entered the American army via Cuban refugees fleeing Santiago. AP correspondent H. L. Beach describes ambulances used to carry refugees to El Caney and then to supply lines, with fever spreading among crowded camps. He cites a forecast from Dr. Ducker and Major Pope about the outbreak.
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Chicago
Cuba
H. L. Beach
Associated Press
Santiago
el Caney
KE Caney
Siboney
Ducker
Pope
Shafter and Ros quarrel over civil rule in Santiago Cuba
General Shafter denies making statements about General Garcia and says the dispute with Senor Ros, Santiago's civil governor, is minor. Ros asserts control under McKinley papers, while Shafter oversees administration. Cleanup of the city proceeds with 200 carts hauling refuse as the Philadelphia arrives with first regular mail and cargo since surrender.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Shafter
Garcia
Senor Ros
Santiago
Bhafter
McKinley
General Shafter
Wood
Philadelphia
Prize Money Delayed for Sampson Fleet Sailors
Navy officials delayed prize money for sailors of Sampson's fleet who took part in destroying Cervera's squadron. The Treasury Department sought additional detailed information, sending the lists back to the North Atlantic fleet near Santiago for amendment to prevent misapplication of funds.
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Washington
Sampson
Cervera
Navy Department
Santiago
Moorish Guard Protects U S Consulate at Tangier
Tangier reports say Spanish residents prompted increased protection for retiring United States consul F C Partridge, with his successor Samuel Gummere escorted to the consulate guarded by Moorish troops. An American family fled to Europe amid fears of violence while some Spaniards threaten to cut cables to hinder Commodore Watson. David B Hill praises Adirondacks as a national playground and sanitarium.
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Tangier
Morocco
F. C. Partridge
United States
Samuel Gummere
Europe
Watson
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