War Council Delivers Plan for Cuba Campaign and Hospitals
Washington reports a war council approved continuing the overall campaign plan with changes as needed. Secretary Brock announces Admiral Stimpson will detach ships to form a new eastern squadron including Town, Ore, Newark and supporting cruisers. Aimed at rapid Atlantic movement and securing facilities for wounded, a hospital plan centers on Tent Hospitals near Fortress Monroe.
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Alvir Camara
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Spink
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Cuman
Ilys Yamnant
Spanish Po
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State Department
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Suez
Osada Priasperina
Andaz
Phaso
Portugal
Spaniards Surrender Avoided as Resolute Rescues Prisoners
Dispatched by AP reports the Spanish fleet near Guantanamo engaged the American ships Resolute and Brooklyn with heavy fire. After a short battle Cristobal Colon surrendered or was suppressed, with 668 prisoners including 18 officers and men taken aboard, as Spanish efforts to escape failed and valuable assets were removed. The fleet's fate and exact disposition remain undecided amid heavy combat and chaotic embarkation.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
Lresteame
Resolute
Cristoval Colon
Cristobal Colon
Daun
Betou
Vilyes
Louis
Evens
theVaucer
Caistobil Coton
Gornten Fleck
Brooklyn
New York
Oregon
Americas
Sintii
Cuba
Cienfengos
Santiago
Sintiige
Barda
Arms for Goms Relies Shifts Command Amidst Cadences
Fragmented report states General Comess received arms and supplies in two expeditions from Tlund and another route to several westerns zones. It notes the first delivery of munitions to Comess and his men, raising questions about safety and local risk while the public mood looms over the gun shipments and upcoming detachments.
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Goms
Plotida
Tlund
Gouti
Cuba
Comess
Gude
Removal of Sanitary Conditions at Camp Merritt
San Francisco reports that Camp Merritt faces urgent sanitary issues likely prompting immediate removal. The war department awaits information on Spanish fleet movements and possible rescue of vessels Pennsylvania City of Rio de Janeiro and Ohio. Ship details include crew sizes and expected arrivals as conditions worsen.
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Pennsylvania
City of
Rio de Janeiro
Ohio
Rao de Janeno
Gimp Maur
Syt Ems
Transports San Francisco Port Update in July Report
The City of Puebla left dry dock for its berth at the seawall and will take freight as authorities permit. The Peru is ready and awaiting weight from Newport leftovers. Two barges or field vessels are docked for shipment. next expedition tentatively sails Wednesday or Thursday. Military guard surveyed the Peru today. carpenters prepare the ship for transshipment and further work.
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Whitney
Vaehler
Jaret Stom
Elass
Bmw
Espol
Santiago
Gen Ri
Maine
San Francisco
Puebla
Peru
Newport
OUR FLAG TO FLOAT THERE ONCE MORE ANNEXATION SEALS HAWAII
The Hawaii annexation progressed with President McKinley signing the resolution and Congress approving amid celebration. Reports describe troop movements planned to Manila, and hospitals and Red Cross efforts to aid Philippine wounded. The White House ceremony completed as cabinet members attended, while Queen Liliuokalani’s citizenship remains addressed. Hawaii’s citizens are now U.S. nationals.
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The Horse in Battle Behavior Described in War
A veteran observer compares horse reactions in combat to human nerves facing danger. The piece details how a horse maintains focus, steadies its head, and charges, with a rider's fall or injury shaping the animal's resolve. It notes how horses endure punishment, resist fright, and continue to advance or retreat in early battle phases.
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St Louis Republic
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Aiman
Choree
Hood
Galiey
Teu Intim
Recruiting, Fourth of July Guard Open House and War News
General dispatch reports Captains and volunteers urged to join units bound for service with the United States Army. The Fourth of July armory open house sparked enthusiasm as men signed up, while Shilohs Cure advertisements appear amid war-time notices and local commerce.
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Adjutant General
Lucisone
Jones
Postal Orders and Postage Forwarding Rules Explained
The notice details changes to forwarding third and fourth class mail from July 1 18 percent, requiring prepayment of postage on the original, with non delivery notifications to senders and potential return postage responsibilities. It covers undelivered second third and fourth class matter, new address forwarding, and penalties for non payment, plus exceptions for first class letters. Also touches Chilean banks closure and a brief note on gold export impact and government considerations.
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Sumimen
Act of Congress
Fragmented OCR notes reflect a local dispute and abolitionist ties
A garbled knitting of names and events shows a sheep sale dispute involving Dieley and Gomes, with a promissory note claim. The fragment mentions a Concord Connecticut abolitionist associate and a July 7 event, hinting at broader activist links and local legal action.
A Mother's Misery and Miraculous Recovery
Mrs Nellie J. Lord of Strafford Corner NH recounts severe heart failure neuralgia and collapse caused by anemia. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills she lost 20 pounds and recovered to 146 pounds, with improved heart action and nerves. Pills sold by druggists as a modern remedy.
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Strafford Corner
Walliams
Tom
Wolens
de Weilins
Lord
Williams
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