Sharp reprimand for Shafter over Santiago disclosures
Washington reports Gen. Shafter apologizes for exposing front conditions by sending to the press Gen. Kent's report and other officers letters. He says the letter to Roosevelt and the surgeons’ notes were misreleased and he will curb press information. The War Department renews strict censorship.
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Washington
Shafter
Kent
Roosevelt
Santiagor
Santiago
Hayti
Scent
Sharp reprimand expected for Gen Shafter and Col Roosevelt
A Washington special reports the administration fears the Santiago disclosure weakens U S troops in Cuba and may trigger a shakeup of commanders including Gen Shafter and Col Roosevelt. A reprimand or relief from command is possible as officials consider impact on peace talks.
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New York
Washington
Shatter
Shafter
Santiago
Hobson Receives Two Admirers In Long Beach Flame
Lieutenant Hobson is feted at Long Beach where Miss Arnold of St. Louis flirtatiously invites a kiss. He accepts with gallantry, drawing cheers from onlookers as the scene unfolds amid summer visitors. Hobson declines comment on a rumored engagement.
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New York
Liert. Hobson
Long Beach
Edward J. Gavegan
Hobson
ST. Louis
Charled P. Willis
Evans & Howard Fire Brick Company
TANNER BOASTS NATIONAL GUARD WORTHY OF ROOSEVELT CRITICISM
Aug 2 190? telegram from Ger Tan ner to Secretary of War Alger defends the Illinois National Guard against Roosevelt style criticism. He praises guard training and compares them favorably to regular soldiers, noting support from their families and communities.
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Springyiild
Tanner
Col
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
National Guard
Alger
Illinois
Montauk Point Camp to House 18000 Troops Next Week
Army officers say Montauk Point camp will be ready for Gen Shafter s troops by mid next week for an army of 18000 men. A field hospital is ordered for five beds while Shafter reports more than 4600 sick.
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New York
Montauk Point
Shafter
Spain Accepts US Peace Terms Amid Philippines Discussion
Madrid cabinet agrees in principle to American terms while reserving points on the Philippines. The queen regent approves the reply to the United States. Sagasta likely to remain in power as bank note issues rise to 2.5 billion pesetas. Paris Herald notes Macias to seek favorable terms to minimize loss of life. Europe records confirm Spain’s acceptance and call for terms similar to those granted to Toral.
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Paris
New York Herald
Madrid
Porto Rico
Sagasta
Macias
Toral
United States
Paris Readies Spain Peace Reply in Washington
Washington dispatches report that Spain is expected to accept terms of peace with the United States. The French ambassador may present Madrid’s answer within the day as officials await word from Madrid. A cipher dispatch reached the French embassy and cabinet meetings may follow if the reply arrives Saturday.
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Washington
M. Cambon
White House
Spain
Madrid
Spiru
State Department
Legation
Troop Transports Accelerate to Montauk Point as War Moves
Washington reports rapid movement of U S troops from Santiago to Montauk Point with one shipload already sailing and more expected, aiming to deploy up to four thousand troops this week. Secretary Alger expects most to be sent by end of week and heavy forces to Montauk before September. Jorgensen wreck sunk. troop ship Mississippi freed from reef.
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Washington
War Department
Santiago
Montauk Point
Alger
Shatter
Montiuk Point
Embarking Santiago Troops Prepare Medical Board
General Shatter appoints a medical board to examine troops before embarkation from Santiago to reduce the risk of yellow fever entering the United States.
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Santiago
Aug
Shatter
United States
March to Juan Stated by General Miles in New York
A dated dispatch from Poanee under Gen. Miles reports no communication with Spanish town officials. Artillery ready and a simultaneous advance awaits wagons. Target practice to involve the Wray Jorgensen party replacing Spring fields. transport units with Krag rifles noted.
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New York
Poanee
PL Sk
Miles
Juan
Injured Fish Soldiers Reported in Madrid Dispatch
An official Santiago dispatch claims 600 sick and wounded fish soldiers are in Madrid under inhumane treatment by American officials who deny proper food and medicine and compel them to sleep outdoors.
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Madrid
Santiago S
Too High To Consider Courtship Or Marriage
A fragment notes the subject being too intoxicated or elated to entertain courtship or marriage proposals. The terse line implies social or personal hesitation rather than a formal decision. The context remains unclear but centers on relationship prospects constrained by intoxication or overhastened sentiment.
Washington youths seek McKinley letter for Maine replacement
W R Goode and Fr J Price, both 17 from Cincinnati, met President McKinley at the White House after days of persistence. The boys aim to raise 5 million from American schoolchildren to fund a battleship, and they secured a letter of endorsement after presenting their plan and reporting about 35000 raised. They plan travels to Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston.
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Washington
W. R. Gonde
Cincinnati
National American Boy Fund
America
Maine
Fr. J. Price
White House
Price
Goode
Executive Mansion
W. R. Goode
William McKinley
Baltimore
Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Indianapolis Weather Forecast For 36 Hours End Aug 7
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair skies through the 36 hour period ending 8 p m Saturday. Early Saturday morning temperature was 70 and noon readings reached 81 with 2 pm also recording 81. Little or no precipitation expected. A brief note about Pro Bono Cigar promotion appears in the text.
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Indianapolis
Savages of Africa Fit for Self Government Says General Young
Maj gen Young remarks on Cuban natives and self rule while detailing plans to lead Montauk camp. He asserts Cubans lack capacity for self government and warns the United States should retain control of Cuba. He describes Cubans as mixed heritage with inferior traits. He references President Masso of Cuba sending a letter to McKinley. He mentions fleeing from Cienfuegos and ongoing war context.
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Masso
Cuban Republic
McKinley
United States
Cienruegzos
Washington
Young
Wheeler
Santiago
Montauk Point
Africa
Cuba
Inevitable Looting and Rivalry in Cuban Insurrection Leaders
A speaker condemns the Cuban insurgent leaders as adventurers who loot, betray one another, and would sell out to Spain if the United States fails to deliver the island. He argues Spaniards should be driven from Cuba and the western hemisphere, and warns against handing the island to degenerates unfit for self-government.
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United States
Cuba
Masso Assures U S Of Cuban Loyalty To Peace
George Reno carried a message from Cuban president Masso to President McKinley. Masso says Cubans seek peace and will resign as provisional president if needed. He expresses confidence in the U S and outlines plans for a new assembly and limited provisional government to guide Cuba’s reconstruction.
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Masso
Washington
George Reno
Rmckinley
United States
Cuba
Establishment of a permanent government in Cuba
The article asserts that a lasting Cuban government modeled on the United States will be established and expected to satisfy both the United States and Cuba, reflecting confidence in its future success and alignment with U S lines.
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United States
Cuba
Fleeing in terror as Cienfuegos fears bombardment
Fleeing in terror, Key West reports Cienfuegos is deserted as bombardment looms, with only a handful of soldiers in a block house. Hugh Brown, admiral’s son near 14, visits a recruiting station while an examining surgeon predicts he will reach six feet three inches.
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Key West
Fia
Cienfuegos
Hugh Brown
N. Tlinois St
Four Appeals Heard by State Tax Board Saturday
Appeals from four assessments by the Marion county board of review were heard by the State board of tax commissioners on Saturday. The cases are part of those brought by a man named Davis. Representatives from the Indiana Bond Company Hecla Mining Company Home Brewing Company and Corea Line Manufacturing Company attended to answer questions. All statements were brief.
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Marion County Board of Review
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Davis
Indiana Bond Company
Hecla Mining Company
Home Brewing Company
Corealine Manufacturing Company
Townsend Funeral of Mrs Mary Townsend 76
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Townsend aged 76 are set for Sunday at 2 p m from the home of her son in law T E Somerville 1125 Fletcher Ave She was the widow of Dr T E Townsend who died twenty years ago and was a well known physician One surviving child Mrs T E Somerville daughter lives.
Marion Club Opens Rooms to L A W Folks Tuesday Night
The Marion club will open its rooms to the L A W members on Tuesday night during a reception at the L A W club house across the street. A 20 member reception committee has been appointed. Refreshments will be served with music as the boys plan to spread themselves.
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Marion Club
Mrs Mount Improving Rapidly At Home
The note reports Mrs Mount is improving rapidly and should be up and about within ten days. It adds an instruction to feed horses Janes Dustless Oats.
Skirmish Reports From Spanish Caribbean Front
Capt. Gen Macias of Porto Rico wires Gen Correa that American cavalry with native forces entered Adjuntas and Alorada. A major clash occurred on the Descalabrado River near Juan Diaz as American forces landed and captured the lighthouse at Cabezaies Cape San Juan.
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Madrid
Macias
Porto Rico
San Juan
Correa
Adjuntas
Alorada
Juan Diaz
Cabezies
Cape San Juan
Sampson to Command Eastern Squadron Off Spanish Coast
A Washington dispatch reports orders for Rear Admiral Sampson to assume command of the eastern fleet now near Guan tanamo Bay. The squadron will sail for the Spanish coast once Madrid replies, with ships including Iowa Indiana Massachusetts Oregon New York Brooklyn New Orleans Dixie Yankee Yosemite and Mayflower ready to deploy.
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Chicago
Washington
The
Chronicle
Sampson
Spain
Madrid
Guantanamo Bay
Iowa
Indiana
Massachusetts
Oregon
New York
Brooklyn
New Orleans
Dixie
Yankee
Wanderer to Carry Last Cuban Relief Expedition
The Wanderer will depart Tampa on Monday with the final government relief mission to Gen. Gomez. Lieut. George R. Ahearn leads the party, joined by Gen. Nunez and Cuban Vice President Capote. No arms or ammunition on board. twenty five regulars accompany the envoy, convoyed by a warship.
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Washington
Wanderer
Tampa
Gomez
George R. Ahearn
Nunez
Capote
Cuban Republic
State house to glow with prismatic lights for L A W reception
The state house offices will stay open Tuesday night for the L. A. W. reception. Chandeliers in offices and corridors will be lit with electricity, using colored bulbs for a striking effect. Four lights over the colored glass canopy under the dome will cast prismatic rays, enhancing Indianapolis’ fame.
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State House
Engineer Schutt
Indianapolis
Ingalls Calls for Law on Contagion Control
Citizens petition the State board of health over scarlet fever handling. They accuse physicians of limiting entry to infected homes while entering themselves and seek legal obligations for doctors to prevent contagious disease on clothing.
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Ingalls
State Board of Health
Acetylenia Gas For Country Mar And Stores
A fragmented listing notes acetylene gas for country markets and stores. Mentions Walcott at 13 N Pennsylvania Street and a breakfast and dinner reference for a Bershuer market related entry. Includes items like Lap Dusters and Fly Nets with Strawmyer and Nilius at 87 Monument.
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Walcott
Pennsylvania-st
Strawmyer
Nilius
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