Manila Surrenders After Two Hour Bombardment
American forces led by Admiral Dewey and General Merritt stormed trenches around Manila after a two hour bombardment begun at 9 30 am on August 13. Spaniards hoisted white flags as Malate fell and Manila surrendered with heavy Spanish losses feared. 10 000 American troops, better equipped, drove them to inner fortifications with minimal city damage reported.
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California
Manila
Dewey
Merritt
One-Sided Battle in Manila Falls to American Forces
Manila dispatch describes a humane American capture of Manila with minimal American losses. Spanish defenses stretched two to four miles from central Manila, with about 5,000 regulars and volunteers holding the line. 10,000 Americans and 10,000 natives attacked. Americans held superior artillery and marksmanship, while Spanish morale faded after a hundred days of siege. Fleet dispositions show Anglo and Japanese sides with English and German/French fleets opposite. Olympia opened fire at 9:40, continuing until 11:20 before Malate Fort fell and assault began. Continued on Fifth Page.
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Manila
Daily Telegraph
Merritt
Admiral Dewey
Old
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Pasig
Immortalite
Malate
Old Manila
Concord
Olympia
The American Loss In Manila Attack
Our troops faced strong resistance in the assault on Manila. Eight killed and thirty four wounded. Insurgents driven from the city threaten further trouble.
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Germany
Augusti
Commercial Tribune
Manila
Hongkong
Massacre in Puerto Rico Reported at Ciales Outpost
A priest's report from Ponce, Puerto Rico, describes Spaniards attacking inhabitants after they raised an American flag. Ninety residents were killed or punished as troops moved in from nearby outposts, while American forces arrive to assess next steps and ships prepare for orders.
Miles Going to Front at Puerto Rico During War
The American cruiser New Orleans tried to enter San Juan harbor under a flag of truce to relay word of the protocol signing but was blocked by a sunken wreck. Captain Miles went ashore and was greeted by Captain General Macias who dined aboard. Miles and his staff, with Troop A New York, will visit General Wilson at the front tomorrow and may stay several days.
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Puerto Rico
New Orleans
San Juan de Puerto Rico
Macias
Miles
New York
Wilson
First Kentucky Arrives at Ponce With Grant Staff
In Puerto Rico the transport Alamo reached Ponce tonight carrying General Fred D. Grant and part of the First Kentucky commanded by Colonel Castleman. About 660 men aboard. Corbin also learned the Chester arrived at Ponce with the First Volunteer Engineers
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Washington
Corbin
Ponce
Puerto Rico
Fred D. Grant
Castleman
Pence
Chester
WE SHALL RULE SAYS ALGER Territory surrendered under US control
The War Department released a reply to Major General Lawton in Santiago de Cuba stating the United States bears responsibility for peace. It orders the Army to maintain order in the territory surrendered and protect all within the Department of Santiago. The message frames US stewardship over Cuban areas under military control.
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Washington
War Department
Lawton
Santiago
Department of Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Armistice Rules With Cuban Insurgents Enforced
The War Department emphasizes military occupation by the United States in Cuba. Insurgent leaders are advised to recognize surrender and obey U S authorities. General Corbin notes limited publication of a Lawton dispatch and ongoing control of surrendered territory. Secretary Alger states that U S authorities will manage affairs and enforce laws in the occupied region.
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United States
Secretary of War
H. C. Corbin
War Department
Lawton
Santiago
Corbin
Alger
Cuban plans frustrated at Santiago de Cuba entry attempt
Aug 16 report says Cuban leaders sought to enter Santiago and share civil administration with Americans, planning a peaceful march later this month. General Wood and U S secret service thwart the scheme. Morro road guarded by Fifth Immunes. residents petition for order. armed bands disarmed. Garcia’s army on 28 day furlough as machetes gathered in arsenal.
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Commercial Tribune
Santiago DE Cuba
Santiago
Morro Road
Fifth ‘Regiment of
Immunés
Sargent
Shafter
Burning Spaniards Bodies In Cuba Cremations Continue
In Santiago de Cuba on August 16 the Eighth Illinois arrived to garrison the city and police it. Cremations of Spanish dead proceed with over 700 burned so far and hundreds more awaiting. Rain halted flames shortening the process. coffin-beset grounds and unburied corpses linger as officials lament worker shortages and stench.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Quiet in Puerto Rico as Spaniards retreat from Lares
In Ponce Puerto Rico on August 16 authorities report Spanish forces withdrew from Lares and outposts held the town. General Miles ordered General Henry to stay at Grant's headquarters. Half of the First Regiment of Kentucky arrived aboard the Alamo.
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Ponce
Puerto Rico
Lares
Henry
Miles
Grant
Kentucky
Alamo
Governing the Islands Plan for Civil Administration
In Washington on August 16 the cabinet discussed forming a civil government for Cuba Puerto Rico and controlled Philippines areas. Key officials including Gage Griggs Smith Moore and General Corbin attended a two hour State Department conference detailing steps to establish civil administration with military authority initially in charge of governance.
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Cuba
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Gage
Griggs
Smith
Moore
State Department
Corbin
Fate of Loid in Balance Mustering Out Troops
Armistice era tension as orders near dismissal for 35 000 troops loom. Reportedly includes possibly Ohioans among the ranks awaiting muster out.
Peace Commission plans and 100000-strong army tailwinds
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley weighs Philippine policy amid mixed Cabinet views as to retaining Manila and Luzon. It notes likely Peace Commission members, possible Dewey absence, and a plan to muster out about 100000 volunteers within 30 days while preserving a 100000-strong army for ongoing Spain-related actions.
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Peace Commission
James Bryce
America
Philippines
Manila
Luzon
War Department to muster out about 35000 volunteers
The muster out of the volunteer army raised for the Spanish-American War began at the War Department. Orders were prepared to discharge about 35,000 volunteers, including nearly all units, as the army shifts to a basis aligned with national relations abroad.
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Washington
Spain
War Department
Cochran to Advise White House on Spain Talks
Special Dispatch reports that W Bourke Cochran visited the White House where he may be offered a legal adviser post to a commission. The talks involve ecclesiastical and political issues in the Philippines and Cuba, where church orders and the priesthood play governing roles. Cochran’s unique qualifications suit the religious and colonial questions.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
W. Bourke Cochran
White House
Cochran
Spain
Philippines
Cuba
Hay Agrees To Serve as Secretary of State
Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Hay in London has accepted the post of Secretary of State. The announcement confirms his agreement to assume the cabinet position and serve in the new administration.
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John
Hay
Washington
London
General Fitzhugh Lee to Leave for Jacksonville After White House Talks
General Fitzhugh Lee met with the President in Washington and planned to depart for his command in Jacksonville tomorrow. He gave no further details beyond the President’s wish to discuss Cuban conditions with him.
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Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
Jacksonville
Cuba
President seeks new Democrat for Peace Commission
Washington reports the President offered Senator Gorman from Maryland a seat on the Peace Commission, but Gorman declined. The President now searches for another Democratic Senator, preferably from the Senate’s upper chamber, to fill the post.
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Davis
Peace Commission
Allison
B. F. Tracey
Washington
Gorman
Maryland
Congress
General Wheeler Ordered to Washington for Santiago Talks
General Wheeler has been ordered to Washington for a War Department consultation on the Santiago situation. He has left Montauk and is expected to arrive today.
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Washington
Wheeler
Santiago
Montauk
Fever Rages Among Fernandina Troops in Florida
Fernandina Florida reports rising fever cases among troops three weeks after arrival. New infections appear daily though mostly mild, yet becoming more malignant. In General Hall’s brigade 380 men are sick or relieved, with 60 in hospital in the 157th Indiana, 130 in the First Ohio, and 100 across other units. Typhoid deaths occur, including Private Alfred B Craven of Company M. Captain Cook and other officers face serious illness and evacuation efforts.
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Fernandina
Fla
Huntsville
Tampa
Hall
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Anezone
Twitchell
United States
157Th
Alfred B. Craven
Company M
First
Third Division
Craven
W. B. Bula
Lebanon
Captain Cook
Ft. Thomas
Boylan
Dunning
General Hospital
Millikin
Schusten
Old Town
George Smith
Captai Reeder
Henderson
St. Augustine
Hendley
General Carpenter
F. Yeats
W. R. Wilde
Ogles
Regi
Charles Bell
T. I. Fox
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