Cubans Attack Spaniards Near Santiago Refuse Surrender
Despatch from Santiago reports 4000 Cuban insurgents under Garcia routed by Spanish troops bound for Santiago. About 41 Cubans were killed with many missing, as Spaniards claim Garcia’s forces refused surrender and withdrew toward Bulgaia. The action disrupted patrols and signaled further attempts to seize territory.
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Herald
Santiago
Garcia
Surrener
Butte
Lila Wroupis
Bulgaia
Kr Cla
Ile
Holgate
Hobruin
Trade Conditions and Wool Market Report Amid Turmoil
The article reports on trade conditions with emphasis on wool dullness and declining exports. It notes uncertainties in grain and rail shipments, expectations for rail cargo, and a cautious tone for manufacturing. Mentions of military movements and shipping impact appear, with scattered references to ships and troop transports.
Journalistic Intrigue Surrounds Alleged Garcia Letter
A disputed letter claimed to be from Garcia to Shafter about Cuban treatment is under scrutiny. A newspaper columnist, unnamed, reportedly influenced by Geo. Gaailo, questions whether Garcia saw the document, leaving the letter's authenticity in doubt.
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Santina
Jaty
Garcia
Shafter
Arma
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SURRENDER OF SANTIAGO BLUFF TURNED SUCCESSFUL
San Juan de Porto Rico prepares for possible U S attack as news of ships nears. Washington reveals a celebrated bluff prompted by Gen Miles to force Spanish capitulation at Santiago. Shafter dispatches show thin lines and a retreat plan, then orders surrender demand. Blanco’s blunder leads to capitulation.
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Miles
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Toral
Army enlistments show 254479 of 277500 officers and men
Washington July 28 a consolidated statement by Maj John A Johnston shows 254479 of 277500 authorized to be enlisted in the regular and volunteer armies have been mustered. Of the 23081 still needed 18803 are regulars 9000 volunteers under the second call 868 immunes and 2 other engineers. Regular strength 41000. April 50 it held 26400. Since then 25192 recruits secured from about 75000 applicants despite competition by states. Officials expect regulars to rise as competition ends keeping strength around 47002 for volunteers. A garrison is planned for Honolulu with the Second volunteer engineers and First New York infantry forming the first U S troops on the newly annexed territory.
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John A. Johnston
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War Department
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New York Volunteer Infantry
Col. Barber
United States
Cincinnati
Times-Star Today
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Maine
Georgia
Butler
Texas
McKinley
Dawes
Voyage of Miles Expedition Sets Stage for Porto Rico Landing
Washington reports Miles’ fleet east of Cape Haitian after passing Mole St Nicholas. Yale flagship and fleet to anchor near Porto Rico tomorrow for debarkation at a selected site. Navy-cooperation prioritizes landing troops as damaged auxiliary boats are replaced by lighters for the operation.
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Milea
Cape Haytien
Mole St. Nicholas
Tts
War Department
Yale
Porto Rico
Antil
Navy
Anch
Sampson
Santiago
Juda
CANNOT PRINT NEWS From Madrid to New York July 23
Madrid censors ban printing declarations by generals and officials. Dispatches note Vanderbilt to marry in England, Manila insurgents seize a Spanish steamer, Mauser rifles sent to the United States for repairs, and Aguinaldo's clash with Gen Anderson. Navy buildup at Newport News for Porto Rico, and poor grain crop report from Kansas.
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Cnilier
New Orleans
San Juan
Porto Rico
Rodriguez
New York
Madrid
W. K. Vanderbilt
England
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Aguinaldo
Philippines
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Hall
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Congosto
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Iiavana
St. Louis
James Clark
Letter Not Received From Garcia to Shafter Belly the War Office
A letter said to be from Garcia to Shafter announcing a withdrawal for further cooperation with American troops has not yet reached the War Department in Washington. Officials expect, if the letter exists, that it will arrive by mail from Santiago.
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Washington
War Department
Jetter
Garcia
Shafter
Santiago
Dakota Troops Sail for Manila Mission from San Francisco
The transport steamer Rio De Janeiro carried two battalions of South Dakota volunteers for Manila, joining light artillery and signal corps detachments. Brigadier General A. G. Otis will command the expedition as the ship sailed from San Francisco amid cheering ovations.
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Rio de Janeiro
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Signal Corps
Manila
Philippines
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Porto Rican expedition ships sail from Port Tampa
Tampa July 24. The first Porto Rican expedition from Port Tampa will depart tonight aboard the Nineteenth Infantry First and Tenth cavalry and eight batteries of artillery. Joining them are the First Ohio One Hundred fifty seventh Indiana and Third Pennsylvania and Second Ohio volunteer cavalry now going on board.
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Ohio Volunteer
Regular captured by Hawk near Lagua La Grande
Key West reports the British steamer Regular about 1,500 tons was seized by the U S auxiliary gun boat Hawk nineteen miles from Lagua La Grande last night and brought in today after landing a cargo at the port.
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Regular
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Lagua la Grande
Lagua le Grande
Mirage in Manitoba traveler sees phantom train
In Manitoba a traveler reports a surreal mirage while waiting for a late train. He describes cold, wind driven snow, a distant station, and a phantom locomotive leaping into and out of sight before vanishing, then reappearing off the track as frost and fatigue blur reality.
Troops Move to Porto Rico From Camp Thomas
Chickamauga dispatch reports Brooke and his star depart by pedal train to Newport News then to Porto Rico. Maj. Gen. Wade commands Camp Thomas as units from First Corps begin moving toward Newport News. Several light artillery batteries and multiple regiments are en route with plans to deploy to Porto Rico next week.
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Operators Fail to Open Pana Mines with Nonunion Labor
In Pana Illinois today a third attempt to run three mines with nonunion workers failed as sheriffs deputies and a large crowd of miners and their wives gathered. Only two miners entered the pits while guards escorted the others away. The Roayl near Frown wane Operators were unable to secure labor or begin operations.
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Ill
Pana
Pires
Orders Guiding War Commanders at Camp Alger Virginia
Five cavalry troops from Camp Alger are ordered to Newport News for embarkation to Porto Rico. The piece reprints General Order No 100 from 1883 explaining martial law and military necessity, emphasizing proportional force, protection of property and persons, nontorture, and rules for surrender and striking terms. It notes deserters face death if captured and warns against unnecessary cruelty. Postage stamps are noted with 12,000 varieties.
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Divorce Loopholes Supposedly Flourish In America
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America
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Acer Gation Lield
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Albany Journal
Markets by Wire Kansas City Grain and Live Stock
Kansas City grain reports show Wheat lower on heavy receipts with varied No marginal prices. Corn about steady with mixed lots. Rye steady and May steady. Kansas City live stock receipts 180 cattle, Texas and native cattle prices range. hogs strong to steady with mixed classes. sheep receipts 200, market easy. Chicago grain and live stock sections list July prices, receipts, and ranges for Wheat Corn Oats Porm and cattle and hog categories.
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