People in Spain Rise Against Ruling Powers
A Madrid dispatch reports widespread rumors of government terror and public discontent as Spain’s monarchy faces threats from Uleists republicans and military factions. The Paris and European powers are said to push for an early peace, with consequences for the West Indies and the Philippines.
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Madrid
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West Indies
Philippines
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France
Anatoia
Russia
Germany
Spain
Pelayo Damaged Off Tunis In Spanish Fleet Report
A steamer reports sighting the Spanish warship Pelayo off the Tunis coast around July 16. Smoke and a cruiser towing the Pelayo indicate the powerful battleship was damaged in the action.
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Pelayo
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Will Soon Move. Troop Movements and Labor Reports
Dispatches describe Brooke returning to Camp Thomas and regimental decisions for Porto Rico with two divisions likely. Washington notes Coppinger troops not bound for Porto Rico to redeploy to Ferpanadina due to Tampa malaria. Chattanooga reports Queen & Crescent route told to prepare 3,000 soldiers for Newport News within 24 hours. Kan State Labor Commissioner Johnson lists wage data across occupations and immigration attitudes from 1,887 Sundays worked and Sunday rest support.
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Toreka
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Dewey Disputes German Rights at Manila Harbor
Hong Kong dispatch says US Consul Wildman reports the Irene was challenged by the US gun boat Hugh McCulloch near Mariveles as she entered Manila Bay. The German admiral protests saying ships may enter unsearched, while Dewey declines to recognize that claim. Meanwhile Capt Chichester of the British cruiser Immortalite indicates he alone and Dewey would decide if Germans disrupt bombardment. In Annapolis the Spanish officers prize paroled liberties as they roam town, shop, and parade past the Naval Academy members.
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Joe
Irene
Mariveles
Manilm
Hugh McCulloch
Dewey
Admiral von Diedrich
Manila
Chichester
Immortalite
Chicheater
Admiral Dewey
Shafter's Troops to Remain Behind in Cuba
Washington reports that none of the troops who fought at Santiago will be used in the Porto Rico expedition. Reasons include illness and yellow fever risk, with ten thousand Spanish forces nearby at Holguin and Manzanillo threatening Santiago. The main American force will remain on high ground guarding the town until fever is stamped out, then pursue any remaining Spanish forces if found.
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Porto Rico
Holguia
Manzanillo
Santiago
Shafter
Shefter
Havans
Navy
Holguin
Manxanillo
Cervera
Miles Alp Ried Orders to Rush to Porto Rico
Washington dispatches say Miles did not depart for Porto Rico yesterday as planned due to missing orders, and he may sail today. The delay is blamed on a communication mistake. Miles telegraphed last night and was instructed to begin immediately. Brooke is also preparing for action.
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Miles
Porw Rico
Porto Rico
Sharter's Prisoners Reported Greater than American Army
Washington July 19 The war department received a dispatch from General Shafter stating that General Toral handed over the roster of prisoners yesterday afternoon totaling 22 289 men The dispatch notes the prisoners exceeded in number the strength of Shafter's army and marked a record in the war.
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Shafter
Toral
Bhafter
McKinley Proclaims U S Rule in Santiago Cuba
President McKinley issues a historic proclamation outlining the U S military occupation of Santiago de Cuba and eastern Santiago province. It affirms protection of private rights, outlines governance, property rules, tax shifts, and the use of seized assets for war needs.
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Santiago
Contempt of Cubans for Shafter over Santiago conduct
The Santiago scene shows Gen. Shafter insisting no looting or colorization by Cubans or Americans as the city remains in Spanish hands until citizens decide otherwise. Castillo seeks explanation while Garcia declines to attend the American flag raising, citing hatred of Spaniards.
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Demeterius Cantillo
Spain
Tia
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Garcia
Poisoned Hash Hits Kansas Volunteers at Camp Alger
Fifty-five men of Company A, Twenty-second Kansas volunteers at Camp Alger, were poisoned after eating hash cooked in a corroded tin vessel. Fifteen are seriously ill and not expected to recover. The incident, dated July 19, follows reports of ptomaine poisoning spreading through the area.
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Twenty-second
Hassae
Tia
Washington
Twenty-second Kansas Voluneers
Camp Alger
Santiago Harbor
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Allence
Red Cross
Spete
Unclear Irene Af fair. trains robbed. typhoid at Camp Alger
UWBWEY reports no word on the Irene affair from Manila Bay officials. Suspected train robbers captured near Andover, Kansas. Walter E Woody missing from Kansas City home. Camp Alger reports 51 typhoid cases and five deaths. two more deaths since yesterday. Express carriers ordered to justify rate cuts by July 26. Two deputy marshals killed while resisting arrest near Janson Arkansas.
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Porto Rico Expedition Heads for Newport News
Units of Huinea brigade including the Third Ninols Fourth Pennsylvania and Fourth Ohio with four batteries of artillery and hospital corps 200 men and 200 in the algnn corps are to embark for Porto Rico from Newport News. The government accelerates the expedition and the quartermaster’s department works night and day to supply clothing and gear. Roumanian transport ordered to depart with 50000 pounds of fodder for 1000 animals.
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Newport Newsy
Porto Rico
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Newport News
Starvation in Cuba Triggers Despair and Death
Interior dispatch from Havana reports widespread misery in Cuban towns where unable to buy necessities leads to suicides and extreme suffering. Rising food prices push wages to the brink as families struggle for basic sustenance.
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Havaon
Transport Pennsylvania Sends First California Volunteers to Philippines
The Pennsylvania transport with the Finn Montane segment and 300 recruits for the First California volunteers sailed this morning for the Philippines from San Francisco on July 19.
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Pennsylvania
Californie Volunteere
Philippines
Immune regiments sought for Santiago duty at once
War Department received a request from Shafter urging immediate dispatch of immune regiments to Santiago and nearby so troop fever infections lessen. Secretary noted Santiago's military governor not yet chosen and Argentina’s ammunition stockpiles were substantial, while Porto Rico expedition timing remained unclear.
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Shafter
Washington
Santiago
Fuse Wok Blown Up by Murderous Chinaman
California fuse works explosion this morning ended in the deaths of six deputy sheriffs while attempting to arrest the assailant who had fortified himself in the magazine. The gunman blew the building with dynamite after officers closed in. Jeffice Bn Webster City Iowa July 19 Radellife post office robbed before daylight. Pontmagier F B Drake wounded as burglars dynamited the safe and escaped on a hand car.
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Sharks fill Manila Bay waters says Henry F. Steinbach
Henry F. Steinbach, a resident of Manila for four years, reports sharks swarm the bay making life dangerous for sailors and locals. He describes swimmers and boats attacked, and notes natives would loot Manila if given chance, while blaming Spaniards and priests.
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Henry F. Steinbach
Manila
Lillian Hussell Adopts New Stage Name in New York Court
Actress Lillian Hussell will be legally known as Liling Leonard Russell from June, per Judge Olcott. Known also as Lillian Leonard Russell and Mrs Helen Louise Chatterton, she has married three times and been divorced twice, with contracts under the Russell name. A court note mentions trade value of the new name amid fashion commentary on drop ties.
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Lillian Hussell
Markets by Wire Chicago Grain and Live Stock Synopsis
Currencyless early markets report July grain futures and Kansas City and Chicago live stock activity. Wheat and corn futures show varied percentages. cattle and hog receipts reflect steady to higher tendencies with limited supply and demand shifts.
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