Spanish peace terms await Madrid as delay grows
Washington reports no Madrid reply on the President's peace terms with Spain. Sagasta's cabinet appears reluctant to accept or modify the proposal, while officials fear resistance and potential clashes with insurgents in the Philippines. Gen Shafter's health and troop transport issues are cited as priorities, with naval plans to use Harvard Yale and possible reductions in St Paul and St Louis orders. Fireproof wood requirement for ship decks is reaffirmed.
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M. Cambon
United States
Spain
Madrid
Spanish Star
Nice
Sagasta
State Department
Philippines
Manila
Oaks
Fimerica
Porto Rico
War Department
Miles
Isle
Shafter
Young
Sec. Alger
Wade
Harvard
Yale
Navy Department
St. Paul
St. Louis
Sigsbee
Wise
Goodrich
Cotton
Navy
Long
Retreat Decision Under Fire In Shafter Command
Washington reports Gen. Shafter endured physical and mental strain before Santiago fell. A July 2 council of war discussed retreat with Wheeler opposing, Kent and Sumner for retreat, Lawton and Bates later backing defense. Shafter planned a five mile retreat and delayed learning of Cervera’s departure, affecting his report and the army’s mood.
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Shafter
Santiago
Wheeler
Kent
Summer
Lawton
Bates
Caney
Gen
Gen. Shafter
Sumner
Cervera
Peace terms offered by United States to Spain
Washington announces official note outlining U S demands for peace with Spain. The United States seeks Cuba sovereignty relinquishment and immediate Spanish evacuation of Cuba and Porto Rico plus other West Indian islands. It also calls for cession of an island in the Leewards and for control of Manila during treaty negotiations.
No Extra Session Planned Despite Treaty Ratification
Washington reports no extra session of Congress will be called. The Senate may convene briefly to ratify the peace treaty if the President’s plan proceeds. The White House says, barring extraordinary events, the House will not meet until the regular session in December.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
White House
House
Miss Jennings criticizes transport of Cuban sick on Seneca
Washington Aug 2 Miss Janet Jennings who worked with the Red Cross in Cuba says she saw the President over the Seneca transfer and demands an immediate thorough investigation. She charges the Seneca Concho Alamo and Leona were sent north in deplorable sanitary conditions without proper supplies or surgical instruments.
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Janet Jennings
Red Cross
Cuba
New York
White House
Miss Jennings
Army
State of Texas
Concho
Deaths in Camp Shafter Report From Santiago Deaths and Sick
Washington reports Major General Shafter's July 30 health bulletin from Santiago de Cuba listing 3882 total sick and 3692 fever cases with 5 deaths including Maj. Grady and several privates from multiple infantry units. A second despatch notes 2181 prisoners in hospitals.
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Shafter
Santiago de Cuba
Bermuda
Charles Dodge
24Th Infantry
O. Johnson
Patrick J. Grady
Massachusetts
John F. Minnis
Andrew Thorn
Co. C
9Th Infantry
P. D. Conway
16Th Infantry
George A. Olderman
34Th Michigan
Max H. Pauller
Michigan
Wm. Brant
Edward Benjamin
2D Infantry
Gus Crane
New York
34Th
Santiago
U S Peace Terms Call For Cuba and Puerto Rico Cession
An official statement outlines peace terms from the United States. It states the President seeks no pecuniary indemnity but demands relinquishment of sovereignty over Cuba, immediate evacuation and cession to the United States, and similar cession of other Spanish islands in the West Indies, plus occupation of Manila pending a peace treaty.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indies
Ladrones
Manila
Peace treaty talks on Philippine governance proposal
The text outlines acceptance by Spain of proposed control and government provisions for the Philippines. If accepted, commissioners from both sides will be named to meet and negotiate a peace treaty based on the indicated basis. The clause signals steps toward a formal accord governing the Philippines post conflict.
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Philippines
Spain
Mutiny in Havana Volunteers Stir Terror in City
Reports from Havana detail a violent mutiny by volunteers, looting, barricades, and fear as civil guards restore order. Gen. Blanco vows court martial for ringleaders while suppressing the rival La Verdad paper. Cuban residents fear further outbreaks amid unclear news from Porto Rico and ongoing war.
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Washington, D. C
Havana
Blanco
Santiago
la Verdad
Civil Guard
Spain
Porto Rico
Camp Alger Abandoned for Healthier Grounds Near Manassas
Washington August 2 Camp Alger will be abandoned by the war department and its 20000 men moved to a healthier site near Manassas Virginia. Secretary Alger announced after Surgeon General Sternberg urged frequent camp changes to curb typhoid fever mortality. Troops will move in light marching order to gain practical experience in army movements with some regiments later slated for Porto Rico. The present Camp Alger unit includes the First Rhode Island.
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Washington
Alger
War Department
Manassas
Sternberg
Camp Alger
Porto Rico
Rhode Island
One Mass of Coal in Alaska Prospecting
Letters from Townsend Washington dated August 2 report prospectors between the Copper River and Cook Inlet Alaska have abandoned gold search and started coal claims. The country is described as one mass of coal with deserted mines and appliances found, evidently worked by Russians before Alaska was ceded to the United States.
Flax Grows Successfully Near Victoria Texas
A report notes successful flax cultivation near Victoria Texas indicating growing conditions suited to the crop. Local farmers report healthy stands and potential for larger harvests in coming seasons.
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Victoria
Texas
Miles Hurries Forces Toward San Juan Assault
The 16th Pennsylvania presses ahead beyond Juan Diaz under Col Hulings with light opposition as Spaniards retreat. Descriptions include tense reconnaissance, false alarms, and reports of Spaniards entrenched near Cosmo and at Aibonito. Local Porto Rican support grows as military rations and proclamations reassure civilians amid unsettled rumors. General Miles plans further transport and telegraph links to unite advance units.
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Porto Rico
Herald
St. Thomas
16Th Pennsylvania
Col
Hulings
San Isabel
Wheelock
Austin
Lieut
Anderson
Finnerty
Fortunada
Spain
United States
Aibonito
Ostego
Ponce
Miles
Hidden Cane Fields Hide Troops in Mountain Valleys
Descriptive note on vast green sugar cane stretches between mountains where the tall stalks create ambush opportunities by concealing soldiers amid the valleys.
Porto Rico Governor Confers With Consuls On Surrender
A Porto Rico cable from Military Headquarters at Porto Rico via St. Thomas reports Gov Gen Macias the Spanish ruler considering surrender as invaders advance. A San Juan conference is under way with Gov Macias Mr Hanna former San Juan consul now exile M Charpentier French consul and the entire foreign consular corps.
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New York
New York Journal
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Macias
San Juan
Gov. Macias
Hanna
M. Charpentier
San Juan Well Blockaded by Transatlantic Fleets
San Juan, St Thomas, August 2. San Juan is blockaded by the New Orleans Puritan Prarie Dixie and Gloucester keeping out of range of shore batteries. The remaining vessels of Admiral Sampson's Porto Rico fleet are expected to arrive off San Juan tomorrow.
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New Orleans
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Gloucester
Admiral Sampson
Porto Rico
Horrors at Siboney details from London correspondents
London Chronicle and Illustrated London News reporters describe shortages, delays, and neglect aboard the transport Alamo at Siboney. They recount a shipboard death, lack of food and ice, perfunctory port examinations, and wounded men left on the firing line as American troops push toward Santiago.
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New York
London
Santiago
Mr. Lynch
Secretary of War
Quartermaster General
Lynch
Siboney
Oregon’s Chaplain Praises Key Battle Leader
Rev Joseph P Mec Intyre chaplain of the Oregon on sick leave in Chicago recaps the Santiago battle. He credits Captain Clark and the Oregon with decisive action, noting the Brooklyn saw heavy damage while the Oregon engaged near shore and helped annihilate the Spanish Armada.
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Chicago
Joseph P. MecIntyre
Oregon
Santiago
Brooklyn
Clark
Schley
Cristobal Colon
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Vitality for Life's Battle
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as giving a clear head, an active brain, and a strong vigorous body fit for the battle of life, urging readers to seek renewed energy and health through the remedy.
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Burdock
California Catarrh Cure Endorsed by Lowell Residents
A Lowell testimonial promotes California Catarrh Cure as a rapid relief for catarrh and hay fever. Mrs. Jane Lord recounts repeated attacks with stuffed head, runny nose, and sore throat, claiming the cure helped completely and may be permanent. Sold by Ellingwood Co. druggists for 50 cents to one dollar.
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California
Lowell
Jane Lord
Cross Street
Ellingwood & Co
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