Merritt Sails to Establish Philippine Civil Rule
Major General Wesley Merritt sails from San Francisco with about 10 000 troops to land at Manila by July 25 and begin a new American colonial regime. He will rule from a civilian governor generalship, replacing Spanish officials with military leaders as feasibility and diplomacy require.
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Dany
Gertan
Philippine
Unites States
Washington
Wesley “Merritt
The
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
Newport
Mawild
Gene Merritt
Admiral Deer
Natal
Ander
Merritt
Ixtande
Iheta
Anil
Dewey
Aguinaldo
Serevicoa
Kaiser
Manila
Deiney
Philippines
Coloniel Eginic
United States
Proclamation enlarges Cuban blockade along coast
The proclamation extends the blockade from Cape Frances to Cape Cruz on the northern coast and includes the port of San Juan de las Bocas, adding about 500 miles to the line. It notes few harbors on the south coast and outlines neutral vessel allowances and the new routes for blockading patrols.
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Neuteal Ratione
Cuba
Cape Irrances
Cape
San Joan de Q Blea
Spr
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TV Proclamatiai
Cardenas
Galiat Hoiday
Cienfuegos
Cnant
United States of America
Cape Frances
Cape Cruz
Sia Vath
Faland di Potio
Llockade
Golba
Mianginliy
Trinidad
Sunes
Batabang
Finvaun
Mme Seq
North Atlantic
Cabinet moves to delay crisis and reinforce in Cuba
Madrid reports the cabinet resolved to postpone the crisis and back the siege of Santiago. Spain plans reinforcements from Mantanillo and Guantanamo, with provisions and artillery arriving by road but slowed by mud. Also noted are quashed liens against Carranza and Bose in Montreal and the Sui Bang voyage to Tiong Kong with Spanish troops building earthworks.
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Madrit
London Standard
Crisia
Mibisy
Kera
Santinve
Mantingo
Cuba
Carpest
Saitingu
Montreal
Dd Lortifier
Ramon de Carranza
Juan Tn
Bose
Mengy c
Bank of Montreal
Belencing
Spain
Sui Bang
Tiong Kong
Madrid
Aguadores
Santiago de Cuba
Watson
Egyptian Government Blocks Coal for Spanish Fleet at Port Said
The Egyptian authorities limited coal supplies for the Spanish fleet at Port Said. The move aimed to force the ships to withdraw from the harbor as U S consular officers reported. Officials stated only minimal coal could be taken to reach Spain, with 20 000 tons in play and potential use for Dewey’s eastern squadron.
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Port-Raiad
Spain
Foreign Office
Hbanieh Inniater
Athard
United States Covsilar
Dewey
Commodore Watson
Red Tegrapean
Boal
Port Said
Chinttanooga
Cuba
Shatter
Santiago
Camilla
Port
Harvard
Massachusetts
Michigan
Torrer
Tampa
Tupelo
Miss
Porterckiled
Vorrey
Mondas
Garcia
Front page notes on war developments and diplomatic chatter
Reports from Montreal to Manila recount missing Lieut Carranza in Montreal and troop movements toward the front. Navy yard improvements in Boston and a new hospital tent setup at Fort Allen?e. Global notes include Spain’s stance, Philippine and Caribbean concerns, and soon to be issued War Department bulletins for public information.
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Que
Nawy
Boston
Fort Alenroe
Valencia
Manila
Contalore Schley
Geet
Adtral Saapeon
Chickananga
London
Eisies
Wiest Army Corps
Chickamaugh
Broghe
Gallantan
Caribbean
Washington
Porto Tiico
War Department
Beneft
Intense Hat at Camp Alger Amid Heat and Inspection
Troops at Camp Alger endured extreme heat during a regular inspection and drill. The unit wore heavy marching gear as many collapsed from the heat, and rest breaks followed. A US transport plan anticipated a wholesale troop movement south amid reports from Havana of Cuban insurgent defeats and American bombardment at Aguadores.
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Nickilly
Camp Alger
Battle of Santiago Opens as Spanish Defenses Fall
War dispatches report General Shafter initiating a major assault near Santiago de Cuba. Lawton advances on Gabona and the surrounding forts, while Spanish forces attempt a stubborn defense. President and officials receive swift updates as U S troops push toward the city, with fortifications bombarded and ships continuing harbor actions.
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Santiag Shafter
Geneva
Ander WY
Alger
Gen. Corbin
The
Amy
White House
Corbin
Cacerir
Shatter
Lawton
Gabona
Santiago
Gabcit
Thersaday
Channery M
Cuba
Shafter
Linares
Santiaga
Heryplisu
Camara
Sues Canal
Heat Wave Sweeps Nation as Mercury Climbs High
A broad heat wave grips the country from the Gulf to the Atlantic as cities report extreme temperatures. Prostrations occur on hot streets while Montana records the only true summer comfort with 60 degrees. News notes discuss naval moves, Italian ports, and staffing changes amid the global crisis, with notable appointments and military planning shaping the broader wartime context.
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Laken
Gbiengo
United States
Montana
Puebla
I Montgomery
Ala
Davenport
Drkistinina
Conconlia
Kat
Uneinnath
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St. Lowis
Les Moines
Bota
War News Of A Week From The Caribbean Front
A compiled update from aboard ships and on land details actions near Santiago de Cuba, troop movements toward Cuba, digs into Measles cases, and reports on Spanish and American forces. It notes Dewey and Shafter contingents, bombardments, reinforcements, and naval maneuvers with mentions of Valencia and Camara.
Murdering husband claims mistaken identity in fatal shooting
Miz John PL Sawyer of Mobile Kan ws shot and killed by her husband who says he mistook her for a bacafry. He was stationed in THhai and the Philippines under charge of postmasters in New York and San Francisco. Gustave Paqua of Owensboro Ky was accidentally shot and killed by Bayard Tyler White during a lamp hunt. Tyler had a rifle across his lap and it discharged accidentally.
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Miz
John PL
Sawyer
Mobile
Kan
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