Guayama Falls after sharp fight in Porto Rico
American forces under Gen Hains capture Guayama Puerto Rico on Aug 5 after a five hour action. Three Ohio soldiers and three Illinois troops wounded. one Spanish killed and three wounded. Town surrenders unconditionally. Spaniards later release six captives. Citizens greet Americans with cheers. band plays Yankee Doodle and Star Spangled Banner.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Guayama
Arroyo
Brooke
San Juan
Hain
Ohio
Illinois
Bennet
Ohio Regiment
Hains
Santiago
Ourén
Fourth Ohio
John O. Cordner
C. W. Reffer
C. W. Wolcott
Gen. Hains
Gen. Haines
Col. Colt
Forces Move In Puerto Rico Advance Toward Adjuntas
Morning operations see General Ernsts brigade lead the advance to Adjuntas with two batteries support. Troops A of New York and Philadelphia city troops convoy Brooke s transport along the coast from Salinas to Arroyo. Wilson relocates headquarters to Juan Diaz as Schwam moves toward Mayaguez and Brooke pushes north from Guayama with about ten thousand men.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Ernst
11Th Infantry
Henry
Adjuntas
New York
Sixth Requise
Brooke
Salinas
Arroyo
Colonel Rice
Gen. Miles
Massachusetts
Wilson
Juan Diaz
Schwam
Yauco
Mayaguez
Guayama
Sampson seeks peace as fleet gathers at Playa Del Este
At Playa Del Este on August 7 the St Louis arrives from Porto Rico to assist in bringing U S troops home from Santiago but Capt Goodrich doubts harbor entry and may stay. The San Juan brought troops and provisions to Caimanera while Armiesia sails to Key West. The fleet waits on Washington orders as Rear Admiral Sampson hopes for quick peace talks and relief for starving Cubans. Potomac recovers 10000 from Infanta Maria Teresa after Cervera’s attempted escape. The Resolute remains with marines aboard and shore defences hold. Reports of the July 3 battle arrive and readers react with satisfaction.
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Playa, del Este
St. Louis
Porto Rico
United States
Santiago
Goodrich
San Juan
Caimanera
Armesia
Key West
Washington
Sampson
Potomac
Infanta Maria Teresa
Cervera
Hudson's Men Breakfasted After Sinking Sloop
In Key West Aug 7 the tug Hudson, part of the Uncas blockade group, sank a Spanish sloop and captured another, Christina, laden with fish eaten by Hudson crew at breakfast after a month at sea. Spaniards fled ashore in a tender. Oneida also reports Spanish rifle fire from Morro Castle area two days earlier.
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Key West
Pla
Hudson
Uncas
Cardenas
Christina
Morro Castle
Fleet at Playa del Este awaits Washington word
At Guantanamo Bay on Aug 7 at 2 p m the fleet remains intact awaiting guidance from Washington. The collier Lebanon towed a coal schooner and both vessels from Key West arrived. The schooner Admiral Sampson with sale provisions also came from Key West. The yacht Vixen was sent to Santiago to collect registered mail for the fleet. The St Louis still waits to decide if she may enter Santiago harbor.
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Playa del Este
Guantanamo Bay
Washington
Lebanon
Admiral Sampson
Key West
Vixen
Santiago
St. Louis
Santiago Harbor
Sick Soldiers Arrive at Fort Monroe from Santiago
Fort Monroe Virginia reports 107 sick and wounded soldiers landed on transport Lampasas from Santiago yesterday. They were taken to the post hospital this afternoon. Most are not in serious condition.
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Fort Monroe
Santiago
Lampasas
Post Hospital
Maltox Nutrition Mix Described as Malt Beef Based
A periodical notes Maltox as a nutrient blend including malt and beef among other ingredients. It highlights its compositional base and intended dietary use within a broader food product context.
Spain may sign protocol to end Spanish American War
Washington reports indicate Spain could accept terms essential to peace talks, with two paths to formalize accord. One involves military capitulation in Cuba and Puerto Rico, the other a protocol signed by Secretary Day for Spain, echoing the Virginius precedent. Philippine issues, reinforcements, and Shafter’s troop movements complicate implementation as actions move toward September.
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Washington
Paris
United States
Associated Press
Madrid
Spain
Department
Cuba
Porto Rico
Toral
Santiago
Secretary Day
M. Cambon
Cushing
Virginius
Philippines
Merritt
Wade
Miles
Alger
Shafter
Cable
Duffield
War Department
Port Tampa
Fla
H. C. Corbin
Geddings
Henry M. Duffield
Detroit
Michiigan
North Abington
Mass
Charles A. Norden
U. S. Infantry
Fort Logan
Colo
Dow Wilcox
Washington, D. C
John D. Dunn
Massachusetts
Boston
H. E. Wilkins
2Nd
United States Infantry
Officers Named for U S Army Units in New Jersey and Massachusetts
First Lieut S B Smiley of the 15th United States Infantry based in Brighton New Jersey. First Lieut Mark L Hersey of the 12th U S Infantry stationed in East Concord Massachusetts. First Lieut James H Reeves of the 6th U S Cavalry at Centre Alabama. First Lieut J W Barker of the 3d U S Infantry at Syracuse New York. Second Lieut Rudolph Haas of the 34th Michigan at Houghton Michigan. Second Lieut C O Reilly Atkinson of the Michigan unit based in Detroit. Second Lieut Thomas F Sullivan of the Massachusetts unit in Boston. Acting Assistant Surgeon Frank Donaldson of New York City. Signed by Henry M Duffield Brigadier General Volunteers.
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Michigan
Detroit
Thomas F. . Sullivan
Massachusetts
Boston
Frank Donaldson
New York City
Henry M. Duffield
Volunteers
Cerruti Case Forces Italy to Threaten Cartagena
Washington reports a heightened standoff between Italy and Colombia over the Cerruti award. Italy, backed by a squadron, demands Colombia pay all claims proved against Cerruti, with a 20 day deadline ending Aug 9, after which Cartagena could be seized or bombarded. Baron Fava discussed the matter with the State Department.
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Washington
Italy
United States
Colombia
Cerruti
Cleveland
Cartagena
Republic
Cerrutt
Secretary cites extenuating circumstances for 71st New York delay at Santiago
Secretary Alger reported extenuating circumstances affected the 71st New York Regiment during the Santiago attack. Troops faced heavy enemy fire amid confusion and used black powder guns instead of Krag Jorgensen rifles. He urged review of the regiment’s actions and ordered arming active troops with Krag Jorgensen or smokeless powder Springfields as available.
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Washington, D C
Alger
71St New York Regiment
Kent
Santiago
Porto Rico
Control of typhoid fever at Camp Alger noted
Washington Aug 7 report from Camp Alger surgeons shows typhoid fever under control with 16 new cases including George Leanach of Company D 1st Rhode Island. Fort Myer has reached capacity and an order limits transfers from Camp Alger to eight patients.
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Washington, D.C
Camp Alger
George Leanach
Rhode Island
Fort Myer
Shafter's Daily Health Report From Santiago
Washington Aug 7 Gen Shafter's daily health bulletin lists August 6 sanitary totals 3681 sick and 2638 fever cases with 431 new fevers and 477 returns to duty. Deaths include private Desmond typhoid Tenney malarial fever McLaughlin typhoid Levi diarrhoea Sitler typhoid Major O Connor pernicious malarial Koch pernicious remittent Salisbury chronic diarrhoea Masse termic fever. signed by Adjutant General Corbin.
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Washington
Shafter
War Department
Santiago
Corbin
M. W. Desmond
Massachusetts
Dallas Tenney
Michigan
George P. McLaughlin
John A. Levi
20Th
Infantry
A. J. Sitler
M. J. O'Connor
Albert E Koch
Burton Salisbury
Anthony Masse
Convalescents moved from Swinburne Island to Governors Island
New York reporters say convalescent troops from the transport Concho were moved this afternoon from Swinburne Island to the camp hospital at Governors Island. The transport Louisiana remains at anchor off quarantine and is expected to proceed to the city tomorrow.
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New York
Concho
Swinburne Island
Camp Hospital
Governors Island
Louisiana
Group Instantly Relieved. Dr. Thomas Seelectric Oil
An advertisement touts Dr. Thomas Seelectric Oil as instantly relieving group ailments. It promises perfect safety and guarantees no failure, claiming availability at any drug store.
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Thomas
Maltox Will Make You Well and Strong
A concise claim stating Maltox promises health and vigor. No verifiable details or names present.
Schley Mines Dispute Prompted by Sampson Letter
Washington news outlines a dispute over Commodore Schley opinions on entering Santiago harbor with mines. Navy Secretary Long released correspondence showing Schley denying such remarks and affirming agreement with Admiral Sampson. The Associated Press inquiry sought source and authority for the contested statement.
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Washington,d. C
Associated Press
New York Times and Herald
Commodore Schley
Department
John D. Long
Navy
New York Times
New York Herald
Schley
Santiago
Graham
Hampton Roads
Admiral Sampson
Sampson
Navy reports high health of Marine battalion at Guantanamo Bay
Charles A Boynton cites Admiral Sampson's telegraphed health update from Playa del Este noting the marine battalion under Lieut Colonel Huntington remains in excellent health with a 2 to 3 percent sick list. Fleet crews show reduced illness since July, attributed to relief from strain. No redeployment to the north planned.
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Navy Department
War Department
Santiago
Montauk Point
West Indies
Admiral Sampson
Navy Cape
Col. Huntington
Camp McCalla
Guantanamo Bay
Shafter
Playa del Este
Guantanamo
Washington prepares convalescent camps for Shafter army
The Surgeon General and officials plan convalescent arrangements for Gen Shafter's troops at Montauk Point and nearby facilities. Forts Wadsworth and Hamilton, Governor's Island, Madison barracks, Lake Ontario, and Fort Monroe will host about 1000 beds plus tents for recovering soldiers. New York City hospitals to care for up to 2000 wounded, with convalescent sites also at Fort Monroe to revive that hospital for Porto Rico sick.
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Washington, D.C
Sternberg
Havard
Santiago
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Ludington
Shafter
Montauk Point
Fort Ethan Allen
Plattsburg
N. Y
Madison Barracks
New York
Lake Ontario
Fort Wadsworth
New York Harbor
Fort Hamilton
Governor's Island
New York City
Fort Monroe
Porto Rico
Secretary Alger Will Not Inquire Into It
Secretary Alger will not investigate the Roosevelt round robin. He cites ongoing quarrels over the Santiago expedition and war department troubles as reason to avoid stirring more bad blood. Transports head to Santiago to move Shafter’s army, with Krag Jorgenson rifles replacing Springfield arms for many troops.
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Washington
Alger
Santiago
War Department
Shafter
Montauk Point
United States
Toral
Spain
Porto Rico
Gen. Miles
Miles
Ponce
Wade
Alter
Fitzhugh Lee
Jacksonville
Havana
Lee
Sampson’s Marines Improve in Health, Navy Moves Ships North
The Navy Department announced that ships not needed for blockade under Admiral Sampson will be ordered north as war pressures ease. The brief statement linked the move to peaceful negotiations, noting ships will shift as the situation permits.
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Washington
Navy Department
Sampson
Spain
Government May Own a Wire to Porto Rico
Aug 7 New York report notes a likely first postwar venture may be a direct cable linking Porto Rico to the United States. Current lines are foreign controlled and expensive, with shorter distances. the New York Herald urges a government cable. Suggestions include regulatory action or removal of the existing company after occupation.
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New York
Porto Rico
United States
England
France
New York Herald
Blood Will Tell Hood's Sarsaparilla Card
Sociologists say blood reveals character while advertise for Hood s Sarsaparilla claims health benefits. The snippet frames a public health claim tied to a tonic as a moral measure of life and conduct. It reflects historical marketing rhetoric and social beliefs about medicine.
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Hood
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