Manila siege plans reported as American forces move in
A Cavite dispatch from July reports American troops preparing to attack Manila from the south. General Greene’s column moves toward the city as Admiral Dewey’s fleet tightens the blockade. Insurgents and Spanish defenses clash at Malate with heavy casualties, while neutral ships avoid entanglements in the evolving plan to capture and occupy Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavite
Colorado
General Greene
China
Wade Oyrom
San Francisco
To Manta
Transas
Meliater
Ite
Washington
Orrey Cavalry Officers Promotions in Second United States Cavalry
Promotions announced after Colonel Jay L Ter wv retirement list officers of the Second United States Volunteer Cavalry. First Lieutenant Robert Horker to captain, Calvertre to major, W Davie to second lieutenant, Deris to captain, Wheeler to major, F Perry to lieutenant, Cyrus Meade to lieutenant. Commissions received for Pabere today and plans to train near St Augustine with squadrons marching there by road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voowa Park
Jacksonville
Fila
Francis A. Perry
Cyrus BE. Meade
Torrey Cavalry
St. Augustine
Suit to annul contract with enemy shipping line
George Osgood of York sues in the Supreme Court to annul the agreement between the United States and Compagnia Atlantica Espanola through J. M. Cebal, alleging the contract violates public policy and aids the enemy. The suit seeks damages and seeks nullification of the contract for transporting defeated Dons from Santiago to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
George Osgood ‘Oday
Su- Court
Compagnia Athotique Espanola
J. M. Cebal‘arent
Spanline
Santiago
Sted
Peace talks renewal noted by York correspondent
Arlvester Scovel, a York paper correspondent, reports on renewed discussions toward peace. The dialogue centers on easing tensions and seeks a lasting settlement, with observers awaiting official statements from involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlvester Scovel
York Paper
Cuba
Miles Arrives at Porto Rico Debarkation Point
A Republican despatch from Washington reports Major General Miles commanding the Porto Rican expedition is believed to have reached his chosen landing coast of Porto Rico. Adjutant General Corbin said officials expect delay before Miles can report due to cable distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
New York Vl Heralds
Washington
York
Miles
Porto Rico
Corbin
War Department
San Juan
General Miles
Panama
Santiago
Cape March
Brooks
Newport News
Garcia Discontent Shapes Cuban Politics In Washington Cable
A Washington dispatch to the Rocky Mountain News reports President Truman’s cabinet views General Garcia’s rift with General Shafter as unwise and undiplomatic. General Leonard Wood is tasked with smoothing relations and maintaining plans to convert Cuba from Spanish rule to a free government. The administration stresses no policy change despite Garcia’s absence at the Santiago flag raising and persistent Cuban-Spanish tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Washington
Rocky Mountain News
Shafter
Garcia
Army of Occupation
Garela
Leonard Wood
United States
Santiago
Cuba
Trouble at Manila and Philippine outlook in dispatch
Washington reports from Manila indicate Aguinaldo has declared martial law across Luzon as Insurgents gain control of much of the island. Dewey’s fleet and American troops are expected to arrive to establish temporary dependencies and martial law, with possible clashes looming as preparations proceed.
Solace Hospital Ship Report Details Wounded Marines
A Red Cross correspondent to the Chicago Record details the government hospital ship Solace. The 370 foot vessel carries 92 bunks, an operating room, modern appliances, electric lighting, and an isolation ward. It treats marines wounded at Guantanamo with a 5,000 ton displacement and fourteen knot speed, while describing patient care and the ship’s protective Red Cross status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Chicago Record
Solace
Guantanamo
Miss Barton
President McKinley family dinner cow remark
The July Ladies Home Journal recounts an illustrated anecdote from McKinley’s inauguration period. At a White House family dinner, Mrs McKinley praised the meal, then suggested the president keep a cow for cream. McKinley replied they could afford to have a cow and enjoy all the cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
White House
Ladies’ Home Journal
William
Scholar's View and Advertisements Highlighted
The item presents a quotation from Simon Newcomb of Johns Hopkins praising spectral colors. It also features an advertisement for the Standard Dictionary with a payment plan. A casual dialogue fragment about garden parties and ice cream appears, likely filler in a vintage page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Newcomb
Ll.d
Johns Hopkins University
Germany Is Friendly to United States Says Kaiser Will Consult
Washington July 22 Secretary Day greeted Herr Von Halleben the German ambassador at the White House. The envoy, instructed by Kaiser Wilhelm, assured the President of Germanys unfailing friendship and stressed that Admiral Diedrichs Manila actions were Germanys alone. The Kaiser would welcome U S confidence on Philippines but the United States will not invite or accept German help in settling the Philippine question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
War Council
Casuara
Admiral Dewey
Conrate
Malate
Cormoran ix
Dix Oes
Dewey von Diederichs
Washington, D
Day
White House
Herr von Halleben
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Diedrich
Diedrichs
Philippines
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lorado
J Olla
Orrey Cavalry
Aguinaldo
Earns General's Office
Hong Kong
Anderson
Berlin
Dewey
Luzon
Merritt
Philippine Islands
Guaran
Santa Anna
Seville
Stephen Bonsal
Mr. Bonsal
Martial
Penthelusa
Pompey
Houris
Actaeon
Harry
Standard Dictionary Agency
Lawrence Street
Denver, Colo
Philippoes
TiRow
I United
ST. Louis
St. Chicaco
New York
Boston
Ted
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!