Dewey Faces Intriguing Difficulties in Philippines
A New York Sun correspondent notes Admiral Dewey’s challenges after the Span ish feet sinking and the German violations of regulation. He details Dewey’s strict blockade rules and German efforts to probe American patrols near Manila Bay, highlighting tensions with allied powers.
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Dewey Confronts German Blockade Debate at Manila Bay
The clash centers on Von Diedrichs and German ships near Manila as Dewey accuses Germany of aiding enemies and violating blockades. Von Diedrichs protests yet seeks formal discussion while German and American forces exchange tense maneuvering and threats of war.
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Japan Eyes Ladrones Purchase After Peace Hopes
Japanese steamer reports and late papers indicate Tokyo aims to buy the Ladrones from either the United States or Spain once peace returns. The move aligns with plans to expand fisheries and extend influence in the Pacific.
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United States
Spain
Japan
Navy braces for peace era with repairs and dock plans
The Navy Department orders drydocking of Admiral Sampson’s ships and safeguards to keep the fleet ready during the armistice. If Britain blocks Hong Kong docks, a floating dock may go to the Philippines while smokeless powder is provided and sailors receive shore leave. The War Department plans to boost land forces and Krag Jorgensen training as a precaution should war resume. Macias coordinates evacuat ion in Porto Rico with American cooperation.
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Great Britain
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Horrible Suffering Reported From Havana Conditions
Describes dire conditions in Havana with scarce provisions and high customs duties causing hardship. Notes 30 000 fed daily by free kitchens yet many poor still suffer as women and children lie on streets in emaciated states.
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Favors Cession of Jamaica to the United States
Neville Lubbock, adviser to British delegates on sugar bounties, endorses Jamaica joining the United States. He argues cession would benefit Jamaica and the United States, noting most island products, except rum, are sold to the U S. He cites perceived neglect by Britain toward its West Indies colonies.
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British West Indies
Sampson Denies Cervera Surrender to Cubans
Admiral Sampson corrected a report that Cervera surrendered to the Cubans and was handed to the navy. He noted no Cuban presence aboard except a few on shore who fired on Spaniards. He stated Cer ra was removed from his flagship by the Gloucester and later put aboard the Iowa.
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Jaudenes Forgot to Sign Dispatch on Manila Capitulation
Spanish Commander at Manila Jaudenes reportedly did not sign a dispatch related to the Manila capitulation. Tejeiro’s message was said to have been sent by Jaudenes, and the latest explanation suggests he forgot to affix his signature.
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War cost Spain total reaches 690 million dollars
Madrid dispatch reports repatriation of all Spanish troops in the Antilles will cost 50 million pesetas, about 10 million dollars. The war's total cost stands at 3 billion pesetas, or roughly 690 million dollars, with plans to raise 10 million more to bring troops home.
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Prescott Claims First War Volunteer and Monument Plan
Prescott Arizona asserts it furnished the first volunteer in the present war Captain ONeill of the rough riders led the initial company to the front and a monument will be erected on the courthouse plaza in his memory.
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Montoro Dismissed as Canary Islands Captain General
Gen. Montoro, captain general of the Canary Islands, has been dismissed by the Government for condemning the elusion of peace and for citing his own troops to rebel.
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Troop Withdrawals From Porto Rico Ordered
General Miles to send home units not needed in Porto Rico. Orders specify removal of troops from Porto Rico to secure a healthy camp near disembarkation points. The Montauk experience cited as a delay. Transport from Montauk to Macon City carrying infantry is noted.
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Santiago
Barred Effort to Establish Weather Stations in Caribbean
Early in the summer the administration sought to set up a chain of weather bureau stations in the West Indies and Central America to warn of approaching hurricanes. Haitian fears of territorial encroachment blocked consent, delaying the Mole St. Nicholas station.
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Castillo Defends Cuban War Leader In Santiago Dispute
Brig. Gen. Joaquin Castillo returns from Cuba and reports to the Cuban junta in New York detailing his version of the Santiago quarrel between Gen. Shafter and Gen. Calixto Garcia. He claims Shafter promised to hand the city to Cubans upon capture and suggests the clash stemmed from Shafter's brusque manner. Castillo denies charges against the Cuban side.
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Calixto Garcia
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More Ships for Dewey Strengthens Asiatic Squadron
The Asiatic Squadron at Manila will be reinforced with three or four North Atlantic battleships traveling via the Suez Canal to reach Asiatic waters in early fall. Battleships Indiana and New York are to be refitted, enabling a stronger force for Dewey after months in dock and maintenance.
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Far East
Lay Down Arms Amid Rice Planting Order in Manila
Aguinaldo's adjutant Infante says insurgents ordered to lay aside arms and plant rice for future war. The tense stance with Americans eases as Aguinaldo controls water works and allows its use. General Merritt steps down as commander at Manila and becomes military governor under General Otis.
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Merrict
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Otis
San Juan Harbor Open for Trade With Porto Rico
San Juan Harbor reopened allowing foreign vessels to enter. A sunken ship blocking the channel has been partially removed leaving a 265 foot wide passage. Evacuation of the city is underway as Spanish soldiers await return home and merchants anticipate American control.
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Porto Rico
San Juan
Army aids Cubans offer declined and fleet reductions
Miss Clara Barton offered to distribute relief to destitute Cubans but was declined as subsistence officials say only the army may distribute food. The auxiliary fleet will be cut to needs with transports sold or kept, liners returned, top colliers joining the navy, and revenue cutters returned to the Treasury.
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Sleep in the Churches Amid Housing Shortage
Gen Jaudenes cables from Manila reporting that American forces have monopolized all housing space forcing Spanish soldiers to sleep in churches. He says the men are brought in heaps and endure severe crowding amid the housing squeeze.
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Jaudenes
Manila
Garcia Resigns as Cuban Insurgent Leader Accepted
Calixto Garcia, insurgent head who clashed with Gen. Shafter at Santiago, has again tendered his resignation to the Cuban Government and this time it has been accepted.
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Calixto Garcia
Gen. Shafter
Santiago
The Battle Fields and Gettysburg Tragedy Recalled
Analysis of fear and courage in Civil War combat quoting veterans and officers. The piece contrasts panic and bravery at Bull Run Fredericksburg Cold Harbor and Gettysburg with a staff officer recounting a deadly confrontation over a straggler. It ends with a veteran reflecting on the moral weight of killing a fellow soldier.
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Accommodating Governor Recalled From Civil War Tales
Veterans recount governors who made their mark during the Civil War era. A Ohio veteran recalls a diplomat PDF and a judgelike governor offering to marry a troubled wife if her husband did not return. A Confederate veteran jokes about Grant and a Petersburg shelling auction ending with a dramatic wardrobe destroyed by a shell.
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Ted
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Dewey
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Petersburg
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Gen. Grani
Humorous Snapshots From Urban Life Across Papers
A collage of gossipy quips and cartoons references from Cincinnati Enquirer Town Topics Detroit Free Press and more. Jokes cover manners flirtations and social foibles with familiar names and modern concerns.
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