General Merritt reports fall of Manila and quiet after surrender
Special dispatches from Washington summarize General Merritt in Manila detailing Dewey’s joint note demanding surrender, the Spanish defenses collapsing after shelling, and the city’s capitulation with no disorder. Reports note U.S. occupation, insurgent exclusion, and care for noncombatants amid ongoing Cuba and Philippines developments.
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Washington
Merritt
Manila
Dewey
Council of Defense
Hong Kong
Manila Surrenders as Dewey Merritt Seek Instructions
Washington reports Manila fell to American land and naval forces after a combined attack. Dewey and Merritt request guidance on handling insurgents while restraining Aguinaldo and vowing to enforce law and order with equal treatment for all citizens.
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Washington
Manila
Dewey
Merritt
White Fresse
Alger
Lawton
Santiago
Aguinaldo
Bans Thage
Soma
United States
Fall of Manila Forts as U S Forces Capture City
Amid fierce trench fighting near Malate and Spanish trenches, American ships led by Olympia and Callao blasted fortifications. Spanish troops retreated to the walled city and surrendered. General Merritt assumed military governance of Manila as martial law begins. American losses are six to eight killed and about forty wounded. Belgian consul Andre aided the transition by escorting surrender.
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Wanila
Manila
Rempart Dewey
Malate
Hrumbsy
Dewey
Merritt
August
Hong Kong
Navy Department
Augusti
London
Daily Telegraph
United States
Old Manila
Concord
Pasig
Olympia
Callier Zafira
Hao
Callao
Admiral Dewey
M. Andre
Mertitt
California Red Cross Society
Spanish American War: Surprises at Baracoa and Sagua de Tanamo
General Shafter reports Major Miley's return from Baracoa and Sagua de Tanamo. Surrender totals include 1756 officers and men, 2321 arms, 41060 rounds, and five Krupp guns. Insurgent groups were found near Spanish troops quietly observing.
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Washington
War Department
Shafter
Santtiago de Cuba
Miley
Baracoa
Sagua de Tanamo
Deaths of Michigan troops reported from Santiago
General Shafter informed the war department that six soldiers died in Santiago, including Private James T. Sills of Company C Thirty-third Michigan from dysentery. Total sick count reached 1,516. Sam Stockdell, Private of Company M Thirty-second Michigan volunteers, died at Fort McPherson from typhoid fever in Atlanta Georgia.
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Washington
Santiago
Court martial probes Captain Duncan at Thoroughfare Gap
Evidence presented against Captain Duncan of the Twenty second Kansas in a Thoroughfare Gap court martial concerns desecration of Confederate graves. Testimony is largely cumulative and supports earlier findings of his involvement in graves opening.
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Washington
Thoroughfare Gap
Duncan
Twenty-second
Kansas
Generals Wheeler and Lee Share Public Greeting
In Secretary Alger’s office yesterday Major Generals Wheeler and Lee met with a broad handshake and a warm embrace, drawing attention as they kissed each other before onlookers despite the presence of many others.
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Washington
Alger
Wheeler
Lee
Army Captain John Carmichael Dies by Suicide
The War Department reports Captain John Carmichael of the commissary department killed himself by shooting at Lakeland, Florida. He had been ill for some time and was married to a daughter of John Randolph Tucker.
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Washington
War Department
Lakeland
Fla
John Carmichael
John Randolph Tucker
Porto Ricans Cheer Our Boys In Arecibo Incident
Couriers from General Henry report that at Arecibo on Sunday only 120 Spanish soldiers remained as a flag of truce was delivered. The locals cheered the American forces in the presence of the Spanish troops.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Henry
Arecibo
President orders muster out of 75 000 to 100 000 volunteers
At midnight the president announced a plan to discharge 75 000 to 100 000 volunteers from the armed forces. The move affects infantry, cavalry, and other branches as part of withdrawing from service.
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Washington
Infantry
Wisconsin Soldier Dead in Florida Camp
Private Harry L. Ifford of Company A Wisconsin died at a Florida camp yesterday from typhoid fever. The death was noted among fallen service members during the training period.
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Wisconsin
Jacksonville
Fla
Harry L.ifford
Pany A
Wisconelu
Law and military rule outlined for Cuba and Porto Rico
Washington reports the United States will control surrendered territory and enforce order in Cuba and Porto Rico while civil administration is formed. Lawton must educate Cuban insurgents to accept occupation, with military commissions named for Cuba and Porto Rico. Senator Allison declined a peace commission appointment.
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Washington
War Department
Merritt List
United States
Manila Crty
Manin Bay
Santiago
Sallen
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Gage
Grigis
Smith
Moore
State Department
Lawton
Department of
Miltary Department
Lawtun
Garcia
War Office
James F. Wade
William T. Sampson
Matthew C. Butler
John R. Brooke
Winfield 8
Mangrove Bombards Caibarien in Cuban Harbor Action
Key West report details the Mangrove engaging Spanish gunboats Hernan Cortes and a smaller vessel near Caibarien on August 18. Despite heavy fire from shore batteries and Mauser rifles, no casualties occurred aboard the Mangrove during a one hour ten minute exchange before a truce was declared and peace order restored.
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Key West
Fla
Catbarien
Santa Clara
Cuba
Bozas
Adams
Dellie
Santa Maria Key
Caibarien
Hernan Cortes
Key Francis
Stuart
Hernar Cert
Toth
Sue
Calbarien
Sherman Brigade Holds 29th Reunion Led by John Sherman
The Sherman brigade survivors gathered in Wooster, Ohio, for their twenty ninth annual reunion with Ex Secretary of State John Sherman presiding. He warned Congress against expanding territorial reach arguing that overseas possessions risk endless evils and that the United States should be content with its continental holdings.
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United States
Sweeping Challenge of a Wrestler
John King of Houghton issues a sweeping challenge for a match anywhere at any time for any amount against Tom Jenkins of Cleveland, the World’s champion catch-as-catch-can wrestler.
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Houghton, Mich
John King
Houghton
Tom Jenkins
Cleveland
Corbett McCoy Fight Postponed to October
The Corbett McCoy bout scheduled in Buffalo was postponed to a date no later than October 1 after a conference in New York between William Gray for McCoy and Hawthorne Athletic club and George Considine Corbett's backer.
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New York
Buffalo
William Gray
McCoy
Hawthorne Athletic Club
George Considine
Corbett
Milwaukee Bank Absorption
Milwaukee reports the Wisconsin National Bank absorbed the Central National Bank, acquiring all stock. Wisconsin National has a paid up capital of $1,000,000 with Fred Pabst as president and ties Best as cashier. The merger confirms a strengthened local banking presence in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bank
Milwaukee
Wisconsin National Bank
Fred Pabst
Central National Bank
R E N O F T E R R O R A T P O N C E A R R E S T I N G I N T O W N
From Ponce Porto Rico Aug 17 reports recount a reign of terror by Spaniards within their lines. A priest led residents from Clalea to request protection. Americans could not intervene. Spaniards tore down an American flag and taunted locals before 90 inhabitants were maced. Reinforcements arrived. General Grant and staff aboard the Alamo with about 650 men.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Associated Press
Wilson
Clalea
Truado
Chester
Griffin
Pennsylvania Light Artillery
Sheridan
Manitoba
New York
St. Thomas
Key West
Washington
Corbin
Fred D. Grant
Kentucky
Alamo
Opening of Hong Kong Ports to Foreign Traffic
Hong Kong officials announced new regulations that open every port on the West river to foreign traffic and took effect Tuesday. The Times correspondent in London notes the measure broadens trade access and signals a shift in regional commerce.
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John Bull
London
Hong Kong
the Times
West River
Dynamite Attack on Hill Home Instigated by Race Track Foes
A dynamite bomb exploded outside John Hill Jr. and his wife at Morgan Park at 2 AM causing partial house damage but injuring none. Hill, a civic federation member active against race track gambling, is believed target of the attack. Police report one suspect arrested. name withheld.
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John Hill, Jr
Morgan Park
Hill
Civic Federation
Chicago
Mr. Hill
Speeks
Moline
Whose fault is it when warnings fail to prevent harm
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Rock Island
J. Anderson
Thirty Eighth Street
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Tim
Wm. Clendenin
Dodn
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U.S
Doan’s
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