Navy and Army in Readiness After War
Washington reports the navy docked and refitted at New York and Norfolk with ammunition replenished and Dewey’s ships sent to Hong Kong for readiness. The army, reduced by musters, is now more disciplined, trained, and capable, with staff reforms improving mobility and logistics for possible campaigns.
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Peace Commission
North Atlantic
New York
Norfolk Navy Yards
Globe
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Secretary Long
McKinley
Staff Corps
Militay Service
Paris Note Declares Mission at Fashoda Abandoned
A semiofficial note says the government will not retain the Marchand mission at Fashoda. The cabinet reached the decision after exhaustive examination of the issue. Rumors persist that the United States may concede to England over the Philippine islands or establish coaling stations there.
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Ing
Maglana
United States
England
Paris
Marchand
Fashoda
Prominent Waco Doctor Tom Moore Dies at 83
Dr Thomas Moore a longtime Waco resident and Texas leader died at his home aged 83. Born in Kentucky in 1842 he moved to Texas in 1855 and shaped state affairs as a secessionist and later a loyal nationalist figure. He and his son were briefly imprisoned in 1866 during Reconstruction.
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Waco
Tex
Tom Moore
Mercer County
Kentucky
Texas
Federal Relations
A. J. Hamilton
John Moore
Austin
Burnet County
Dr. Moore
Maine
War prep doubts persist after Fashoda jubilation
London reports ongoing war preparations despite Lord Salisbury's praise of the Fashoda settlement. Hong Kong dispatches note General Black inspecting the Kowloon frontier and planning defensive works. Field guns are mounted, ships off Hong Kong load ammunition, and the fleet is ordered to send no mails with a French steamer departing.
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London
Lord Salsbury
Fashoda
Lord Salisbury
France
Hong Kong
Black
Kau Tung
Kow Loon
Fight at a country wedding shocks Arkansas town
At a Davenport wedding near Ozark Arkansas on Thursday night a brawl erupted with Liz Burchman and two sons plus two others uninvited and intoxicated. Knives came out injuring groom James Davenport John Buchanan Liz Burchman and W. B. Davenport among others all in precarious condition. In Rockwall Texas Charles Sing and Miss Frazier wed at the courthouse and a Chinaman drew amused remarks from the crowd. A weathered Spanish flag arrived at the navy department bearing an inscription about a first.
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Little Rock
Noar Ozark
James Davenport
Liz Burchman
Burchmans
Jim Davenport
John Buchanan
W. B. Davenport
Warships Accelerate Toward Dewey Fleet Size Rise
The Buffalo under Commander Hemphill sailed for the Philippines via the Suez Canal and the Helena followed, shortly after Oregon, Iowa and colliers departed. Admiral Dewey will command a formidable fleet, likely second only to England in eastern waters, with some ships possibly needing repairs at Mare Island.
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Washington
Navy
Buffalo
Hemphill
Philippines
Suez Canal
Helena
Oregon
Iowa
Dewey
England
Mare Island
Alliance With England Sparks Philippine War Prep Talk
London reports that British war preparations are tied to the Philippine question. A Berlin News correspondent quotes well informed quarters saying the United States is worried by these developments and considers possible actions.
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London
Berlin
United States
Spanish flag hauled down In Porto Rico
United States forces capture the Spanish flag at Porto Rico on July 25, 1898, by 20 men from the Gloucester under Lieutenant Commander Wainwright. The Gran Antilla voyage reports 100 Spanish troops died during the Atlantic crossing.
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United States
Gloucester
Wainwright
Malaga
Spain
Gran Antilla
Bayona
Bavana
Porto Rico
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