War headlines and reports from the Santiago campaign
A lengthy, fragmented summary recounts the Santiago affair and American conduct in the Cuban war. It notes naval victories, ministerial views, and rising calls for peace with Spain, while praising American soldiers and criticizing Spain’s leadership. It also mentions Aguinaldo, pensions, and European reactions to the conflict.
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Tne
Santiago
Vlanco
Toral
Havana
Blanco
Topics of the Day From Everywhere in 1898
A wide array of notes, dispatches, and brief items cover Spain Cuba and Porto Rico. Reports mention Maine congressman Mr Lorenan Sweat, British and American joins, military movements, sea transport, postal updates, and political maneuvers surrounding peace talks. Casualties from battles near Santiago are tallied as 1.5 killed 2% wounded and 1% missing. A U S vessel off Porto Rico and troop landings are noted amid ongoing war coverage.
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Lorenan
DM. Sweet
Maine
Portland
Sweat
New York
Volouwer Regiment
Spain
McKinley
M. Gambon
Ups. Starven
Santiago
War Department
Miles
Porto Rica
Cinanen
Ponce
United States
Porto Rico
Cuba
Manila
Thomas
Boston
Henry
Havemeyer
American Sugar Re- Hiulnex
San Peanvinco
Honoluli
Aeral Milles
Thy
Mbatros
Philmlelphn
Aggie American Teague
Lanhans
Eoridia
James Bree
Wberal
Prliament
Aberdeen
Duke of Sotherlind
Misisten Hosin
Japan
Liberal Party
Duapeunn
Tim
Aimster
Syon
Montadk Point
Frederick W. Thaumbol
St. Louis
Yael
Ie Wis
Philippine
Admiral Dewey
Rey
Hy Prench
Mugine
la Bourgogne
Massachusetts
Tien
Brooke
Newport News
War
Indiana
Columbus
Columbus, and Nminated Prageis M. Griffith
Chicago
Canada
Cabinet Debates Peace Terms Over Philippines in Claro Unity
In a long cabinet session, leaders weighed Spain’s peace terms and the fate of the Philippines. They largely agreed on independence for Cuba and retention of Puerto Rico, with a go-ahead for coaling stations, while opinions differed on Philippine autonomy and outside powers’ roles. A formal plan and notes are to be finalized today after further discussion. Local ports and Washington were cited as key to the forthcoming position.
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Spain
United States
Washington
Europea
Torsieg
Wade
M. Combon
PDI
Philippines
Cabay Torto Rico
Guam
Ladrone Islands
Caroline
Flemmae
Hut
Porto Rico
Caribbean
West Indian
Isle of Mhaes
Manila
Brutal Spanish Retreat Roils Puerto Rico Front
Refugees flood in as Spanish forces abandon Adjuntas and burn villages. Reports speak of women harmed and bodies cremated, while American commanders plan reinforcements. Gen. Miles dispatches praise for volunteers and orders color distribution as 28,000 GIs prepare to occupy Porto Rico.
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Yosco
Porto Rico
St .Thomas
O. W
Fortuico
Juan Ting
Commo
Adjontan
United States
Adjuntas
Messensger
Wilson
Morte Kiewns
Ernst
Ponce
Sanu
Henry
Yauco
Esterday
Yasuee
Oreene
Guan Oe
Miles
Americans Victorious in Porto Rico Seizure at Ponce and Yauco
Dispatches describe American forces landing at Ponce and advancing inland to Mone, with Gen. Miles reporting a short, vigorous campaign. Spanish forces faced repulse at Yauco as Garretson led Sixth Massachusetts and Sixth Illinois troops, with four enemy dead and several wounded. Local Puerto Ricans greet the Americans, while ships and prizes enrich a rapidly disembarking fleet under Wilson and Ernest’s brigades.
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Sheely
Col. Allen
Signal Corps
Ponce
Smarter
War Department
Santiago
Hinsell
Department
Porto Rico
C. J. Davis
Dixie
Lts
Morto Rive
St.Thomas
Wander
TH. Davin
Nixie
Majen
Miles
Gen. Henest
Wilson
Gen. Ronent
Monee
Honey
Yauca
Massachusetts
Garretson
Linois
T Yauco
Amere Jean
Milen Wasursorex
Geo
Pauatas
Wan
Washington
Garreten
Gureasughion
Henry
Algo
Jamaica
Hold to the Philippines San Francisco July 30
A San Francisco chamber of commerce meeting adopted a resolution urging continued U S control over the Philippines and other lands acquired from Spain to protect trade relations and civilize and aid local peoples. The city seeks to back President McKinley’s policy in the war with Spain. The item reflects broader reactions to American occupancy and governance in the Pacific.
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San Francisco
Chamber of Commerc
Philippines
United States
Mex Kinley
Spain
Chamber of
Mississippi Crops and Weather Report With Local Notes
Weather and crops across Mississippi show uneven rainfall and moisture harming some plantings while others thrive. Reports include a statewide growers meeting on August 10 to discuss ginning, wrapping, and box standards, plus local legal cases, pardons, and notable deaths.
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Dacks
Bull Fighter's Wife Steals the Spotlight in Mexico
Dona Lolita, wife of matador El Chatto, schemes a bold plan to profit from a San Mareis bullfight. In Seville fashion she enters the ring in a pink mantilla and rose, aids her wounded husband, and after a dramatic victory the couple sails to Spain with newfound wealth. the crowd roars, bankers count, and the couple retires as celebrated figures.
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Madrid
Forera
Mexico
Spain
Chatto
Dona Lolita
Seville
KL Chatto
Cuba
Mesien
el Chutto
Jon
San Mareis
el Chatto
Lolita
Bey
Marido
Colon
Riley
el Chatte’s
Snmng
el Matador
Gay
Beyst
Dios
Aeheh
Hin
Bowine
Fratquilla
la Espanola
Dona Soliva Tlle
Franquillo
Eles
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Missiasipdi
Lawn
Cem
Wiverlor
America
Owaha
Marana
Cala
Santago
Amany
Germany
Wikeder
Congress
Aguinaldo
Anc Jeans
Pension Bureau
United States Army
Breavst
Diag
Yoo Geetexs
Shatter
Voluntwers
Gus, Mon
Wed
Thut
Parry
Lancashire
England
Porttasa
Ore
Porteland Chamber of Commerce
Porto Blea
Wasinyarox
Daly
Jhorst
Santiago de Cuba
Manny
Merritt
Vienna
Cineado
Clotk- Makers’ Union
Columbia Park
Desplaines
Philippenes
Lospoy
el Nacional
Prumphant
Poxer
St. Thomas
Tallaboa
Sabana Grande
Poonilas
Geant
Mites
Peete Pasem
Kavi
Ebyarl
Toix Place
Darragh
Bestern
Joma 'Ree
Huan Chai
Wasurxerox
Treasury
Wasiiserox
Underedt
Ginkacran
Lopanta
Cartagena
Camara
Cadia
Alfonso XIII
Maalia
San Faayceeco
St Paul
North Dakota Volunteers
Minnesota
Colorado
Mantia
Mississippi
P. Woody
Frines Point
J. M. Howard
Worls
Howard
Robert
Wools
Woods
Palmer Orphanage
Presbyterian Church
Stev. W. 8. Jacobs
Jacob
Thornwell Orphanage
Clinton
Palmer
New Orleans
Thornton
Columbia
Dennett Mend Hy
William Bennett
M. White
Jackson
Winona
Greenville
Y Yasco
Yasco City
Secretary of State
Ladies’ War Relief Association of
Bolivar County
Mississippi Levee Board
Yazoo
Chickamauga
Von
McLaurin
Caaon Boys
T. C. Catchings
Thomas C. Catchings
Ducksonville
Fla
Catchings
Congressman Catchings
Delta District
Gen. Burke
Mer
John Palmer
Union County
Whistling Boy
Erin
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