Two Commissions Named for Cuba and Porto Rico
The president appointed two commissions to settle evacuations in Cuba and Porto Rico. For Cuba Major General James F Wade Rear Admiral W T Sampson and Major General Matthew Butler will lead. For Porto Rico Major General John R Brooke Rear Admiral Winfield S Schley and Brigadier General Wm W Gordon will head the delegation.
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Wade
Sampson
Butler
Porto Rico
Brooke
Schley
Gordon
Washington
James F. Wade
W. T. Sampson
Matthew ©. Butler
John R. Brooke
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Manila Surrenders to American Troops After Bold Siege
Dispatches from Hong Kong and Madrid confirm General August dismissed as captain general of the Philippines. General Jaudernen takes Manila command. Attack planned for Aug 9, city surrenders by Aug 16 with American flag raised. Spanish officials paroled, judiciary and administration briefly held by Spaniards. insurgents outside.
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Hong Kong
Eneral
Philippines
Jaudernen
Manila
Madrid
London
Jaudernes
United States
Rough Riders Detained in Hospitals and Fever Cases Reported
At Montauk Point ten Rough Riders landed from the Miami are detained for three days in a hospital camp with most cases of dysentery. In the yellow fever ward three suspects from St. Louis are noted. Across the sea at Santiago de Cuba the Spanish club's quarried gramophone favorite Star Spangled Banner echoes the capitulation mood as the flag rose over the governor’s palace.
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Miami
St. Louis
Santiago de Cuba
Casino Espanola
Santiago
Sixth Cavalry
Will Block the Government’s Policy in Madrid Rumors
El Tiempo reports Senor Silvela plans to block the government’s policy. The queen regent thanks France for peace efforts and awards Leon y Castillo and Delcasse receive honors. El Imparcial cites Havana claiming Blanco misled the US about Cervera while Madrid unveils Cervera’s squadron at Santiago.
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Paris
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Carlos III
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el Imparcial
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Blanco
Cervera
Santiago
Cuban Shot by a Sentry at Santiago
A Cuban who robbed stores at the dock in Santiago was shot after ignoring a halt order. The incident is blamed on repeated raids on commissary and Red Cross stores, with officials noting the measure may deter further looting.
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Santiago
Pnday
Hong Kong
Gholatry
Manila Cable Company
Red Cross
Kynoch Company Reported To Have Ten Million Military Contract
Report in United States records indicates Kynoch company secured a large military contract valued at ten million units. Officials confirm the figure and outline distribution plans across defense programs and suppliers.
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United States
General Miller Moves Headquarters to Presidio
Brigadier General Miller relocates the independent division headquar ters of the Eighth corps from Camp Merritt to the Presidio San Francisco. Troops at Camp Merritt await formation status and may be moved to Presidio. Transports Scandia and Arizona delays persist while Manila-bound relief may be organized. Washington reports General Slemes expects troops to depart for Santiago by Thursday.
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Eighth Corps
Camp Merritt
Presidio
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Scandia
Arizona
Manila
Washington
Sle Mes
Santiago
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