McKinley Names Ambassador Hay as Day Resigns
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley selects John Hay, then ambassador to London, as successor to Secretary Day who resigns to join the peace commission in Paris. Hay’s broad experience and study of China‑related issues are noted as pivotal in the East crisis amid European power dynamics.
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Washington
McKinley
John
Court of Aimes
Day
Hay
Etary Day
Peace Commission
Paris
London
China
Great Britain
Europe
Corbett’s Father Kills Wife Then Ends His Own Life
San Francisco reports a tragic morning as James J Corbett’s father shoots his wife then fatally wounds himself. The elderly man, recently returned from a health trip to Hot Springs, lay dead beside his spouse. Trainers McVey and White could not console him as townspeople mourn.
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Corbett
San Francisco
James J. Cor
Ett Springs
New
McVey
White
Large U S Army Mustering Out Plan Reported
Washington special says an order will be issued at once mustering out about 50 000 of the volunteers and troops. Cavalry and volunteer artillery will be mustered out, along with infantry regiments. The exact number is not yet defined and the order may be delayed awaiting dispatches from General Merritt on Manila conditions.
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Washington
United
Merritt
Manila
Tany Bour
Brief Washington Visit Details By General Fitzhugh Lee
General Fitzhugh Lee had a brief audience with the president on Tuesday and planned to depart for Jacksonville. He gave no further explanation of his actions in Washington, beyond noting the president wished to consult him on affairs in Yuba.
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Washington
Eral Fitzhugh Lee
Jacksonville
Yuba
Portorican outrages report reachs war HQ
A deputation from Ciales reports massacres by troops in Porto Rico. American flag torn down after Spanish troops left. Residents request protection from U S forces but authorities are powerless to intervene under current conditions.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Genils
Ciales
Span
Military commissions appointed for Havana and San Juan
The Cuban Commission will meet in Havana and the Porto Rican Commission in San Juan to adjust evacuation. Major General Wade and Rear Admiral Samp son head Cuba with Brooke and Schley for Porto Rico, relieving them from duty aboard ships during sessions. Senator Allison and Senator Gorman declined seats on the peace commission, prompting the president to seek replacements.
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Havana
City of
San Juan
Cuba
Porto Rico
James F. Wade
William T. Sampson
Matthew OC. Butler
John R. Brooke
Winfield 8. Schley
William W. Gordon
Sampson
Schley
Navy Department
Philip
Savannah
Georgia
United States
Penns Peace Commission
Gorman
Maryland
Allison
Iowa
Senate
Paris
Charges Against Hoffman in Seaboard Air Line suit
In Asheville North Carolina Judge Simonton heard arguments over inspecting Seaboard Air Line books in a Thomas Ryan suit to control the railroad. Ryan alleges Hoffman profits personally from the railroad and that Watts and others misused funds, including large sums for prohibited purposes.
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Seaboard Air Line
Thomas R. Ryan
New York
Asheville
N. C
Simonton
United States Circuit Court
Ast
Hoffman
Watts
Ryan
John H. Winder
Wheeler Receives Orders to Command Camp Wikoff
General Wheeler met with the secretary of war at the war department on Wednesday and was instructed to take command at Camp Wikoff Montauk Point until General Shafter arrives. He was told to buy all needed items for camp comfort and to spare nothing that aids the sick and wounded.
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Washington
Wheeler
War Department
Camp Wikoff
Montauk Point
General Shafter
Secretary of War
Manila Surrender Ends Spanish Rule in City
A Madrid dispatch reports Manila fell to American forces on August 18 after a sea and land bombardment. General Jaubens assumed command earlier, while General Merritt and Admiral Dewey planned to spare nondefensive structures. American and fleet forces numbered around 20,000 with 10,000 on shore, as Spanish defenses stretched ten miles. The white flag rose at 11:80, ceasing hostilities though skirmishes persisted in outskirts and concerns over insurgent conduct remained.
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London
Madrid
Manila
Jaubens
United States
Augusti
Hong Kong
The
Philippines
Merritt
Dewey
Olympia
Malgte
Colorado
Old City
Ma@ate
Insurgenta
Blanco Ordered to Remain in Post
Spanish cabinet orders General Blanco and all Antilles generals to stay at their posts until evacuation is complete. The Madrid government will not relieve Blanco or others and will not heed calls for removal.
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Bis
Madrid
Blanco
Antilles
NO CURTAILMENT OF NAVY DECLARED
A Washington dispatch reports the administration will retain a strong naval force after the war ends. Orders push energetic operations at all naval stations to ready ships in the fleet and accelerate maintenance of auxiliaries already purchased.
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Washington
United States
Will Disband Volunteers in Major Reduction Move
President McKinley plans to muster out 75 000 to 100 000 volunteers across infantry artillery and cavalry units. Some groups express desire to leave while others may stay as needed. A review of San Cone heroes is planned in New York if duties permit with Montauk Point command to follow Shafter.
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Washington
New York
McKinley
San- Cone
New York City
Wheeler
Montauk Point
Shafter
Uba
Dewey Declares Manila Surrenders to American Forces
Admiral Dewey reports Manila surrendered today after a combined attack by land and sea. The fortifications at Malate were shelled, forcing the enemy back as American forces advanced, with the city falling around 5 pm. About 7,000 prisoners were taken and no American casualties occurred. Lieutenant Brumby hoisted the flag.
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Manila
Dewey
Washington
Malate
City
Brumby
Merritt
Spain Rejects Governors General Resignations
Madrid dispatch reports the government will reject the resignations of the governors general of Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. The cortes are said to reassemble on September.
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Spain
Associated Press
Madrid
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Southern Railway raises wages for many employees
The Southern Railway company restored wages cut during a low period, issuing a circular. Wages will be increased by 10 percent per month, significantly swelling payroll and distributing several thousand dollars more among employees.
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The
Southern Railway Company
Southern
Victory at Manila Ends Spanish Hold as US Forces Take City
Admiral Dewey and General Merritt report Manila fell after fierce trench fighting and a capitulation led by the Spanish governor. Manila placed under martial law with Merritt as military governor and Americans guarding foreign residences. The Red Cross aided the sick as insurgents were barred from the assault and kept outside the city.
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Manila
Merritt
California Red Cross Society
California Democratic Fusion Victory Nominees Set in Sacramento
At the California Democratic state convention in Sacramento the fusion report was adopted with only a few votes against. The People's Party and Silver Republicans pledged support if the fusion plan followed the Democratic platform. James G. Maguire was nominated for governor as the fusion choice.
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People’s Party
Silver Republicans
California
Democratic State Convention
Sacramento
Committee On
Fusion
James G. Maguire
Ray's Men Arrive in Santiago First U S Volunteers
Special dispatch reports Colonel Ray's regiment of Third United States Volunteers landing in Santiago on Thursday. Captain Yancey Carter's company formed first and reviewed before General Wood. Captain Edward Wilson's company to defend civilians. other regiments accused of looting and violence. General Wood condemns the misconduct of the Second and Fifth regiments.
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Atlanta Constitution
Santiago
Ray
Third United States Volunteers
Yancey Carter
Wood
Carter
Edward Wilson
Siboney
Troop Movements Ordered to Santiago and Cuba
War department reports unease over conditions at Santiago. Fifth Infantry from Tampa ordered to Santiago to bolster security. President moves to preserve peace in Cuban cities under U S control and dispatches Twenty third Kansas colored regiment to join the occupation forces in Cuba.
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War Department
Santiago
Tampa
United States
Twenty-third Kansas Regiment
Sanae
Army of Occupation
Cuba
Populist Leaders Resign in Tennessee
Nashville special reports three members J. H. McDowell W. J. Flatt and T. J. Ogilvie resigned from the populist state executive committee causing loss of quorum and an adjournment to September 1. In their joint letter they say they resign to support Benton McMillin for governor and that continuing is not feasible given the party’s disintegrated state.
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Nashville, Tenn
J. H. McDowell
W. J. Flatt
T. J. Ogilvie
Benton McMillin
Tennessee
Soldiers Favor Staying In Service Over Mustering Out
War department seeks troops wishes on mustering out and learns volunteers mostly favor remaining in service. Information from the department shows that desire to stay is held by both officers and enlisted men, suggesting mustering out by arbitrary order may be required.
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War Department
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