Yellow fever outbreak hits Norfolk soldiers home
Washington reports Surgeon General Sternberg confirming a serious yellow fever outbreak at Hampton’s national soldiers home near Fort Monroe with thirty four cases and six deaths. The disease, traced to Santiago de Cuba, prompts quarantine, troop redeployment, and calls for expert immune physicians.
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Washington
Sternberg
Dewitt
Fort Monroe
Soldiers’ Home
Hampton
D. C
Pettus
U. S. Marine Hospital
National Soldiers’ Home
Marine Hospital Service
Corbin
Major Johnston
Old Point
Newport News
General Corbin
Santiago
War Department
Congress
Marine Hospital
Norfolk
Merritt
Two Men Executed by Electric Chair at Sing Sing
New York reports Lewis Pullerson a colored porter aged 29 and Michael McDonald a meat company carrier were executed by electricity at Sing Sing. Pullerson's 1898 murder of his common law wife led to the death sentence after court delays. McDonald killed Eastman timekeeper Stephen Titus in 1898 and faced electrocution after lengthy stays.
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New York
Lewis Pullerson
Michael McDonald
Sing Sing
Pullerson
McDonald
Kate Smith
Eastman Company
Stephen Titus
Eastman’s
Quartz Leads at Cape Nome Claim Finds Gold
Dr Hurstberg Swedish missionary returning from a Nome claim reports promising quartz properties in the Nome district. He notes ledges carry gold in large quantities though he withholds exact locations and values. He is en route to Gomvn bay to pursue Ophir and Messing creeks claims.
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St. Michael
San Francisco
Hurstberg
Cape Wome
Gomvn Bay
Ophir
Messing
Nome
Dewey Seer Warns of Manila Irritation Speaks Impact
Trieste July 29 Admiral Dewey with Captain Lambertson Flag Lieutenant Brumby and Consul Door visited Lopizza imperial stables then returned to the Olympia. Prince Henry presses England as a loyal ally while Dewey offers a startling view on Manila tensions.
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Trieste
Admiral Dewey
B. P. Lamberton
United States
Olympia
Thomas M. Brumby
Door
Lopizza
Demolition of the old college on Wayne Street progresses
Graphic notice from Ma nila and the advanced posts reports the demolition of the old college at the end of Wayne street. The north and south wings are down and the main building is being taken to the ground starting with the removal of the cupola. Contractor Kelsey leads the effort and aims to complete in two to three weeks. Grading for an extension of Wayne street will start once the college is cleared.
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Wayne Street
Kelsey
Nebraska and Utah troops welcomed in San Francisco
Immense crowds cheered the First Nebraska infantry and Utah light artillery as they marched from the transport Hancock to the Presidio. Regimental bands, battle flag, and a young Utah mascot framed a festive welcome. officials, including General Shafter and Governor Pointer, observed the procession. Troops will stay in camp until mustered out on an undetermined date.
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San Francisco
Nebraska
Hancock
Presidio
Nebraska Infantry
Utah Light Artillery
San
Market Street
Nebraska Regiment
Utah Light Infantry
Grant
Utah Boys
Utah
Sixth Cavalry
Third Artillery
van Ness Avenue
General Shafter
Governor Pointer
Wilson
Pointer
Mauna Loa Lava Change Diverts Flow Away From Hilo
Honolulu reports a July 18 lava shift from Mauna Loa diverted the main stream that threatened Hilo. The lava, initially moving east toward Hilo since July 4, cut through its bank and formed a new northward channel parallel to the old path, reducing risk to life and property.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Mauna Loa
Kalieha
Hilo
Hoahla
Admiral Dewey Says Germany Aims To Limit Others
A Trieste dispatch relays Admiral Dewey aboard the Olympia discussing German policy. He cites Prince Henry and von Diederichs, notes Germany aims to prevent others from obtaining what it cannot, and predicts a future war with Germany. Dewey emphasizes the English-German alignment despite disputes.
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New York
Herald
Trieste
Dewey
Olympia
Germany
Manila
Prince Henry of
Prussia
von Diederichs
Samoa
England
Casualties in Philippines Total 736 in Army List
The Times prints a full list of American army fatalities in the Philippines up to June 2, supplied by Fred F. Estelle of Manila Freedom, drawn from Surgeon General records. It shows 736 total deaths: 23 officers, 699 privates, 14 civilians, with deaths by battle, disease, and accident detailed.
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Seattle
Wash
the Times
Philippines
Fred F. Estelle
Manila
Two Churches Planned From St Pauls Growth
St Pauls Lutheran sees rapid growth prompting division of its congregation. A Sunday meeting set Shick street as the new dividing line between districts. Rev Lange will lead the eastern congregation and they will continue worship at St Pauls. His group plans a $7000 school building on Walton avenue.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Shick Street
Lange
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Walton Avenue
Alger Cabled Otis to Reassure Confidence in Otis
Secretary Alger sent a cable to General Otis about ten days ago noting press criticism but affirming complete confidence from the secretary of war and the McKinley administration. The war department has no other known messages from the president to Otis beyond public commendations for the troops in the field.
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Washington
Alger
Otis
War
McMaken Named Aide-de-Camp for G A R Encampment
H C McMaken of this city receives a national honor as aide-de-camp on the staff of the commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic for the upcoming national encampment. He is one of eight Indiana appointments and will attend the September Philadelphia encampment. McMaken is active in G A R circles and the recognition is well deserved.
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H. C. McMaken
Grand Army of the Republic
McMaken
Indiana
Franklin
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
McMahen
General Greely Receives Dispatch From Maj B 3
Washington July 29 General Greely chief signal officer has received a dispatch from Maj B 3 detailing developments at Laguna de Bay. The brief bulletin notes strategic movements and expected actions by American forces in the region.
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Washington
General Greely
Maj. B. 3
Passenger Train Ditching Injures Few in Nebraska
Omaha Nebraska July 29 Burlington passenger train No 1 west bound was ditched at Murray Ta by a switching crew moving freight cars onto the main line. Engineer Gouldin suffered a broken leg and Conductor Slingto suffered a head injury. Only passenger Truman Laine of Ifton Ta was slightly hurt. The wreck delayed the train six hours.
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Omaha
Neb
Burlington
Murray
Gouldin
Truman Laine
Ifton
Buyer Purchases Feed Yards On Peast Street
John Pfeiffer purchased two feed barns on Peast street from Michael and Edward Baltes and Peter Marth then acquired property behind the Randall hotel this morning. The deal transfers ownership of the Baltes and Marth interests and consolidates the yard holdings.
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John
Pfeiffer
Michael and
Edward Baltes
Peter Marth
Peast- Street
Randall Hotea
He. J
Independent bid for equal opportunities urged in letter
An inference is made that the writer seeks broad support for an independent candidacy. The author invites interested individuals to request blank petitions to sign and petition the secretary of state to place the name on the ticket. The responses will gauge whether sentiment justifies the undertaking.
Well dressed man slits throat in Auburn city lodging
A young man sought permission to sleep in Auburn Indiana and was furnished space by Mayor Garrett. He then used a rusty tin cup to cut his throat, later tearing the wound open and dying. Identification was limited to an envelope addressed to Mr. Anderson of Chicago. Garrett residents care for the body, likely to be buried in the potter's field.
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Auburn
Ind
Garrett
Threshing Engine Explosion Kills Six in Michigan
A threshing machine engine exploded near Big Prairie in White Cloud country today, killing Charles Haight Alpha Haight Charles Crabtree George Overly Cecil Priest and Raymond Howe. Oscar Evans and George Haight were severely injured.
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Detroit
Mich
White Cloud
Big Prairie
Charles Haight
Alpha Haight
Charles Crabtree
George Overly
Cecil Priest
Raymond Howe
Oscar Evans
George Haight
Lightning Kills Two in Posey County Field
A July storm near Oliver Posey county left two men dead and two fatally injured as a threshing crew of about twenty sheltered under a separator and engine. The dead are William Pitcher aged 40 and James Barnett aged 88. Injured are Joseph Wilson and Ben Davis. Wilson and Davis remain unconscious.
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Evansville
Ind
Oliver
Posey County
William Pitcher
James Barnett
Joseph Wilson
Ben Davis
Wilson
Davis
Jones to Feel Public Pulse in Ohio Governor Bid
Toledo July 31 Mayor Janes declares in an open letter his independent campaign for governor. He states he believes in all the people and seeks to unite them beyond party lines, describing himself as a candidate without a party and addressing fellow citizens as brothers and sisters.
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Toledo
Ohio
Janes
People of Ohio
Miles to be a factor in Secretary Root plan
Washington dispatch says General Miles will seek to resume duties under existing regulations when Secretary Root takes office. President McKinley aims for harmony between Miles and Root, with Miles assisting in managing the Philippine situation. Adjutant General Corbin and Secretary Alger’s successor Mr Boot are expected to ease past tensions in the War Department.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Miles
Root
General Miles
McKinley
Betwen
Alger
War Department
Philippines
Corbin
Boot
Pastor 18 Wedded at Bride’s Home on Van Buren Street
A young couple connected by a wedding took place Thursday at the bride’s residence on Van Buren Street. The groom, aged 18, and his spouse were joined in marriage in a modest ceremony observed by local friends and family.
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Bride
van Buren” Street
Calamba Fight Decisive Fight in Philippines Aug 1
Manila dispatch reports a fierce engagement at Calamba with about 1000 insurgents. American forces under Major Weisenberger attacked, LT Love wounded, seven Americans killed and twenty wounded. sixteen insurgents dead. Morong garrison moving to Calamba. insurgents attack Taytay.
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Lake Road
Hall
Malbar
Weisenberger
Twenty-first Infantry
Hamilton
Twenty-first Regiment
Love
Calamba
Morong
Taytay
British artist’s growl over limited Manila transport system
The Daily Graphic special artist in the Philippines condemns authorities for denying him help and failing to supply transport. He notes British campaigns would have depots and repaired roads, and laments the lack of a functioning transport line from Manila to San Tomas, saying troops live hand to mouth.
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London
Daily Graphic
Philippine Islands
Manila
San Tomas
Troops Reach Manila In Transport Pennsylvania Arrival
Washington reports from Manila dated today General Otis says Transport Pennsylvania arrived this morning with no casualties. The message to the war department confirms the troop movement and safe delivery without losses.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
War Department
Pennsylvania
Northwestern volunteers re enlist for new Philippines regiments
Washington cable from General Otis reports many northwestern volunteers re enlisted in skeleton formations in the Philippines. The Grant transport carried 78 officers, eight citizens, 1353 soldiers and discharged men from Wyoming North Dakota and Idaho units. Two hundred wealthy men remained behind. many are sick.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Philippines
Manila
Grant
Wyoming
North Dakota
Idaho
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General Sternberg
Santiago DE Cuba
Dr. Wyman
Wyman
Fortress Monroe
Army
Seaton B. Norman
van Reypen
Navy
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Dy van Reypen
Terror
Norfolk Yard
Navy Department
Cape Nome
Prince Henry
Western Volunteers
Hild
MR. M’maken
Laguna DE Bay
Gen. Miles
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