Plans for Porto Rico invasion detailed by War Department
Washington July 19 The war department devoted all time to invasion plans with part of the attacking force expected to reach Porto Rico by week’s end. Gen Miles sails with about 4,000 troops from Santiago aboard the Yale under Admiral Sampson’s convoy. Navy will block and shell Atcibo and the north coast to allow a landing and bombardment of San Juan. The assault aims to raise the American flag on the plaza as in Santiago. The total force cited is 22,789. Signed Shatter.
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Tampa
White House
Alger
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Santiago
Yale
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Forto Rico
San Juan
Porto Tiean
Indiana
Vexas
New York
Brooklyn
Wilson
Atcibo
West Indies
Miles delays Porto Rico march amid war secretary orders
General Miles has not departed Siboney pending receipt of war department directives. A cable from Miles to General Corbin prompted an order to repeat original instructions and launch an investigation into the delay. Miles plans to sail for Porto Rico soon, possibly with Yale light batteries and Santiago troops, aiming to land near San Juan and establish a base for operations while ensuring proper organization. Miles and aides will scout roads and routes prior to the main landing.
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Miles
Siboney
Secretary of War
Corbin
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Porto Rico
Yale
Santiago
San Juan
Uncertain Santiago Governor Post In Cuba
Washington reports no decision yet on who will govern Santiago province with Gen. Duffield sidelined by yellow fever. Gen. Wheeler is seen as too pro-Cuban and Gen. Chaffee and Gen. Keifer are mentioned. Until peace arrives the U S will control and a postal treasury official corps will be sent. the war tariff for Santiago took effect Tuesday.
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Santiago
Duffield
Wheeler
Chaffee
Keifer
Ohio
United States
Post Office
Treasury Departments
Prisoner roster reported from Playa del Este
The War Department received a dispatch Tuesday morning from Playa del Este reporting the roster of prisoners. The message notes the number 22 189 and references Washington and the adjutant general, signaling a formal prisoner tally in a military context.
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Washington
War Department
Playa del Este
Troops Mobilize for Port Rico In Early Move
Washington July 19 The war department reports rapid troop movement toward Puerto Rico. About 200 troops are embarked at Pampa ready to sail. Gen Jivrist brigade awaits transport at Charleston. The Waines brigade including Third, Fourth Pennsylvania and Fourth Ohio is ordered from Chickamauga to Newport News. Light batteries at Chicamaura receive orders to Newport News. Tampa forces sailing not yet reported.
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Jivrist
Charleston
Chicsuamauna
Newport News
Db Oeluck
Big Haul Reported by War Department on Rifles and Ammo
A war department note dated Playa Hel Mate July 19 reports over 10,900 rifles and about 10,900 rounds of ammunition received. It orders officers to receive surrender of interior garrisons and to send officers to Guantanamo Boisbon Sauguci and Pancima to accept coast garrison surrender. Signed Major General OW R. Starter.
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War Department
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Boisbon
Sauguci
Pancima
R. Starter
OUR TRADE WITH CANADA DISCUSSED AT INDIANAPOLIS MEETING
Osborne Howes of Boston urged the Indianapolis Board of Trade to improve US Canada commerce. He warned American frictions in fisheries sealing waterways frayd the Frondike transport and in bond handling risked driving trade to England as Canada imposes duties and shifts toward a more favorable channel for English goods.
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Canada
Osborne Howes
Boston
Indianapolis
England
Uheis
Indiana Knights of Pythias faces hard fight for parade prizes
Secretary Bowers reports Indiana lodges bid to lead in the August 23 street parade with the largest membership percentage. Semi annual reports show rising membership as delinquent and suspended members return for encampment. Trunk Line and New England rail passes set high round trip fares to encampment. West of the Alleghenies travel costs are low, aiming for about 100000 attendees. Death of Charles Bates at the poor farm at 27 due to consumption, buried by Indianapolis friends.
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Trunk Line
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Alleghenies
Charles Bates
Indianapolis
Acetyliens Gas Promotes Safer Lighting For Homes
Acetyliens gas is advertised as safer for country houses and stores than coal oil and easier to light than a single lamp. The ad quotes C. H. Walcott of 142 WN. Pennsylvania st offering the product to customers.
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C. H. Walcott
Pennsylvania St
Dewey Lines Up for Victory as Second Expedition Nears
Reports from Cavite dated July 14 indicate Admiral Dewey expects another U.S. expedition soon with backing to force surrender. German vessels near Manila Harbor claim no interference with insurgents after the Subig Bay incident. American brigades prepare camps near Paranaque while Gen. Andersen’s troops scout south of Manila and engage Spaniards near Malate.
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Santiago Surrender Report Aboard American Lines
The Sun dispatch from Santiago details Gen Toral surrendering the city to Gen Shafter in a formal ceremony. Spanish officers saluted, then the two generals exchanged remarks, and Shafter accepted the city on behalf of the United States as troops cheered along the American lines entering Santiago.
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the Sun
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United States
Dewey's Turn Next in Philippine Campaign
Washington reports Dewey is set to strike next after destroying Mantejo's fleet and aiding Sampson's actions against Cervera's ships. Grande Island fell in Subig Bay and Shafter seized Sealiage as the navy awaits Dewey's Manila move. The administration hinges on his success, expecting Manila's fall and a possible surrender of Gen. Augusti.
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Falpea
Hie
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Augusti
Dewes
WATSCH A SPECTER That is Haunting the Terrified Spaniards
Madrid and London dispatches report fear and unrest as Spain faces American naval caution and Santiago de Cuba capitulation. Commodore Watson’s squadron sightings haunt coast towns while peace sentiment grows in coastal chambers. Indiana excursion rates offered for Bethany Park Assembly travel.
The Kershner at 140 East Market Street Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dustress Oats for feeding horses and ponies. It highlights Lap Dusters and Fly Nets and mentions Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Place as associated or offering related goods.
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Strawmyer & Nilius
Monument-place
Two More Surrenders at Caimanera and Guantanamo
A New York Evening Journal special reports from Guantanamo dated July 18 that Caimanera and Guantanamo have surrendered and the stars and stripes will fly over the towns Tuesday. About four thousand Spanish troops laid down arms, eight hundred prisoners are ill, and the gunboat Sandoval was captured. Captain McCalla of the Marblehead sent an officer to notify the Spaniards and gave four hours to haul down the flag before formal surrender on Tuesday.
HEALTHY CAMPS ON THE HILLS FOR GEN SHAFTER'S SOLDIERS
Steoney Jamaica dispatch reports Cuban operations improving as troops move to healthy mountain camps near Santiago. Sickness mild, deaths few, medical control strong. troops may join Porto Rico expedition despite front conditions. Brig. Gen Tiscum, wounded at San Juan Hill July 2, treated at Johns Hopkins hospital after leading Twenty Fourth Infantry in the hill assault.
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Steoney
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Santiago
Cuba
Porto Rico
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Baltimore
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San Juan Hill
Kendallville Sun editor named revenue stamp inspector
J. S. Conlogue editor of the Kendallville Sun has been appointed inspector at Levey Bros printing house, which holds the privilege to print revenue stamps. The post pays 1600 dollars yearly. Government leaders opposed the plan, with a condition that inspectors must not know the firms or reside in their cities. A man from outside Indianapolis was chosen. Mr. Conlogue serves on a committee.
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Indianapolis
Conlogue
Watson to sail a fleet from Hampton Roads by Wednesday
An officer from a coal collier off Old Point says the seven ships bound for Commodore Watson’s squadron will leave Hampton Roads by Wednesday. The Minneapolis is chosen to convoy the carriers. repairs near completion. Garcia’s troops moved to a cemetery outside the city Monday and decorated the graves of Cespedes and Marti.
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Commodore Watson
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Rendegvous
Navy Yard
Garcia
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Spanish squadron sighted off Tunis amid reported Pelayo damage
A steamer arriving at Marseilles on July 19 reports Admiral Camara's Spanish squadron seen off Tunis on July 16. The battleship Pelayo showed damage with a smoke plume and was being towed by a cruiser.
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Carlists Active in Spain Amid Imminent Uprising Fears
London July 19 Advices from Madrid say the government fears a Carlist uprising and has taken precautions as an imminent threat is reported. A late dispatch mentions rumors of Carlists rising at Barco Del de Orcas and that authorities struggle to cope.
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Madrid
Barco del de Orcas
Plan for military rule in Santiago and future moves
The department outlines a scheme for military control in the Santiago province with Gen Shafter to stay until Spanish prisoners are deported. An army officer will govern each town, camps to rest on high hills, repairs and new supply bases to support operations as troops shift westward. Yellow fever is mild, malaria less severe, and campaigns against Havana are planned by cooler season.
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Washington
War Department
Santiago
Shafter
Aim
Havana
Harbor news from Santiago details ships passing Merrimac wreck
A Playa Del Este cable reports American transport ships passed the Merrimac wreck and are anchored near the Cuban city as Admiral Sampson arrives aboard Vixen. Commodore Schley meets Gen McKibben while 42 Cuban political prisoners remain jailed awaiting release amid evolving charges.
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Evening Journal
Playa del Este
Aguadores
Basquiri
Morre Castle
Santiago
Cervera
Sampson
Spain
Admiral Sampson
Vixen
Schley
McKibben
Twenty-first Infantry
Shafter
Miles Delivers War Dept Update on Porto Rican Expedition
Washington July 19 Secretary Alger said after a cabinet meeting that the Porto Rican expedition had begun from several points and Gen Miles would leave Santiago on the Yale Tuesday morning. He stated 22 789 Spanish prisoners were in Santiago only, excluding other surrender areas. transport needs rise beyond prior plans for 1 000 officers and 24 100 men. Alger added Shafter reported capturing 10 000 000 rounds of Mauser ammunition.
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Washington
War Department
Alger
Bliss
Miles
Santiago
Yale
Shafter
Brooke leaves Washington for Chickamauga army move
General Brooke departs Washington on Monday evening heading to Chickamauga. He praises the U S Army encamped there as splendid and credits the nation. He plans to take much of the First and Second divisions to Porto Rico from Chickamauga, along with Gen. Lynst's brigade at Charleston.
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Washington
Brooke
Chickamauga
Porto Rico
Lynst
Charleston
Seneca Arrives at Old Point with Wounded Soldiers
The government transport Seneca arrived at Old Point from Siboney with wounded and sick soldiers and foreign representatives. Rumor claimed yellow fever cases aboard, prompting quarantine officers to refuse docking and order departure to New York. Capt. English of Indianapolis is aboard.
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Old Point
Seneca
Siboney
Old Dominion Line
Cuba
New York
English
Indianapolis
Army surgeons to discharge unfit volunteers
Washington reports an army order directs surgeons to discharge volunteers not physically fit for service. Audits show many unqualified men joined after superficial medical exams, including a one-eyed man in this city. The issue is deemed highly important and under systematic review.
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Washington
Nearer and Nearer Chattanooga Troop Movements Reported
Troops prepare to move from Chickamauga as Gen. Brooke is due in Chattanooga to issue orders for two divisions to Charleston. Gen. Haines second brigade and wagon trains head there, ordnance stores for the First corps to be distributed by Wednesday, with full two-divisions on the front by week’s end.
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Brooke
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Charleston
Haines
Rockwell
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m July 20 calls for fair weather Tuesday night with possible showers Wednesday. Temperature at 7 a m was 76 and at 2 p m was 88.
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