Wisconsin and Iowa units ordered to muster out
The War Department ordered the mustering out of several units including the Iowa Volunteer Batteries, One Wisconsin Volunteer Light Battery, and the Second Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. General Miles is to return from Puerto Rico and some troops may be sent home immediately with no embarkation date set yet.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
Washington
War Department
Miles
Porto Rico
New York
Reinforcements Set for Dewey at Manila
The Journal reports Admiral Dewey’s squadron at Manila will be reinforced by four North Atlantic ships The Oregon New York Brooklyn Indiana are likely choices They are expected to reach Manila early in the fall and be ready for action soon after arrival
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New York
the Journal
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Oregon
Brook- Inn
Indiana
Open rupture in Washington over Miles Alger feud
Special dispatch from New York dated August 25 reports the return of General Miles to Washington to aid an investigation of a campaign allegedly engineered by the War Department against Santiago. The Herald predicts an open rupture between Alger and Miles seems inevitable.
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New York
Washington
Miles
Meinins
War Department
Santiago
the Herald
Alger
Admiral Schley Recovered From Illness
Norwalk Connecticut report says Admiral Schley has fully recovered from his illness and left New York this morning. He plans to travel to Washington next. He arrived in New York forenoon and went aboard the flagship Brooklyn.
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Norwalk
Conn
Schley
New York
Washington
Brooklyn
Surgeon Shaw Arrested Over Hospital Policy Protest
A letter from Guayama, Porto Rico, reports Surgeon Shaw of the Third Illinois is under arrest for opposing the plan to send all sick to the general hospital rather than permitting regimental soldiers to care for them.
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Columbus
Guayma
Porto Rico
Shaw
Illinois
General Hospital
Fireworks Explosion Injures Fifty at Turnfest Near Hamburg
An explosion at a turnfest near Hamburg injures fifty people. The incident occurred on August 25 as spectators gathered for the event, with officials assessing the scene and providing aid.
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Hamburg
Germany
Bard to Be Out of the Question on Peace Commission
Tracy not in the running as Bard is ruled out of the question for membership on the Peace Commission. Senators Frye and Davis held a long morning conference with the president about the policy of the commission and related issues.
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Bard
Peace Commission
Washington
Frye
Davis
Tracy
Peace Commission Recruitments and Tracy Doubtful
Report notes American peace commissioners are forming, with Tracy considered unlikely to join the peace commission.
Carnival of Sports to Feature Native Tribes at Washington Park
Chicago earns permission to move Chippewa and Winnebago tribes from La Pointe Wisconsin to Chicago for Labor Day carnival at Washington Park on September 5. Tribes will compete in La Crosse and perform a primitive war dance after the games. Prizes include 2000 and 1500 dollars for fast sidesteppers and other events across bicycle races and track competitions.
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Chicago
Til
Jones
Washington
la Tointe
Wisconsin
Washington Park
Illinois
la Crosse
Amenen
Tnter-Queenu
Tepees
Widk
Wisconsin Woods
Norge Sinks Schooner Ladaquette In Fog Collision
The Norge liner struck the Ladaquette amidships on the Grand Banks in dense fog Saturday causing the schooner to sink instantly. Sixteen men went down with the vessel while survivors were brought to safety by the Norge, which arrived this morning with the rescued crew.
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Grand Banks
Norge
New York
Extraordinary Session Discusses October Congress Plan
Washington observers report President plans to convene Congress on October sixth. The White House is weighing a possible special session to address urgent policy matters amid rising national concerns.
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Washington
Nugiust
Canep Meeiele Sartore
Government Line of Transports Between U S and West India Ports
A government transport line will run weekly between the United States and Cuba and Puerto Rico points. The ships will carry supplies and mails to support overseas posts and relief efforts in the Caribbean region.
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United States
West India Ports
Washington
Cuba
Porto Nica
Rumor of Huntington Shot Near Pine Knot Camp
From Saratoga Aug 25 a rumor claimed C P Huntington had been shot at his Pine Knot camp on Raquette Lake Adirondacks. Telegraph lines were down Tuesday and Wednesday but by noon communications had been reestablished and no confirmation was received of any incident.
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Saratoga
F Huntington
Pine Knot
Kraquette Lake
Adirondacks
C. P. Huntington
Huntington
Hawaiian commissioners arrive to discuss code changes
Honolulu reports that Cullom, Morgan and Hitt the Hawaiian commissioners have arrived and will immediately begin the consideration of code changes.
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Honolulu
British Egyptian Troops Move Toward Omdurman Today
London reports British Egyptian forces totaling twenty thousand are expected to advance on Omdurman with little anticipated resistance.
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London
Omdurmoon
Troops Ordered to Huntsville After Fernandina Station
All troops stationed at Fernandina Florida are ordered to go to Huntsville Alabama immediately. This transfer action affects the garrison as listed in the directive and emphasizes rapid redeployment of forces.
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Washington
Fernandina, Fla
Huntsville
Ala
Discharge Rules For Volunteers Outlining Mustering Process
The Adjutant General issues measures to muster out volunteers to prevent government expense and delays. Officers must account for property and discipline. mustering officers may file charges for failures to protect property or maintain unit integrity. Discharge certificates will be prepared for present members, with absent or deserter cases handled by preparatory lists and official notices for final pay.
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Washington
Corbin
Wheatin
United States Volunteer Srvice
Sckress
Times reports Vague US Philippines annex plan sparks debate
Madrid dispatch notes Times articles on annexation rumors fuel concern of a London Washington accord for Far East action. Washington talks center on peace with Spain, Luzon retention, church state split, and ongoing diplomatic questions as Senator Davis visits White House and State Department.
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Times
Madrid
Philippines
United States
Washington
Far East
Spain
Jes Potscasses
el Liberal
England
Russia
France
Mediterranean
Ceuta
Balearic Islands
Gibraltar
Davis
Senate
White House
Philippins
Davys
State Department
Day
Fessille
Luzon
Manila
Don's
Porto Rico
Cuba
Minnesota
War Department
Bjornstad
Muster Out Procedures For State Camps Officers
Muster-out rules outline that officers will receive certificates, pay, and settlement of accounts after transfer to state rendezvous. Provisions cover retention of rifles and camp gear, transfer of property to supply departments, and timing of physical exams and pension considerations to protect veterans' rights.
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Peneras
United States
President Invited to Omaha Peace Jubilee
The Trans-Mississippi exposition board invites the president cabinet and other dignitaries to the peace jubilee from October 10 to 16. The Prince of Wales is also invited. The Michigan Prohibitionists nominate a state ticket headed by N. W. Cheever of Ann Arbor for governor.
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Omaha
Michigan
N. W. Cheever
Ann Arbor
Wisconsin state treasury examination reaffirms advances repaid
Madison Aug 25 The examination of the books of the state treasurer ordered by Governor Scofield found advances had been made from state funds to capital employees and others but all have since been returned and the books are balanced.
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Madison, Wia
Scofield
How British Ships Salute in Royal Navy Firing Rules
The text explains naval salutes between ships of equal rank by firing an equal number of guns, and when ranks differ the superior fires fewer rounds. A royal salute begins with firing 91 great guns, followed by officers lowering sword points and dipping colors.
Miners Drowned in Kasimir Coal Mine Flood in Silesia
A Vienna dispatch reports three hundred miners perished when Kasimir coal mine at Nienos Schaowla in Silesia flooded three days ago.
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Ndon
Vienna
Daily News
Nienos
Schaowla
Silesia
Old Glory Raised After Hawaiian Annexation Ceremony
From Honolulu dated Aug 12 and received in San Francisco Aug 23 the flag raising events are described. The Hawaiian flag descended at 11 52 and the Stars and Stripes rose at 12 55, with national anthems, police and military contingents, and a 2000 guest ball at the executive building.
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San Francisco
Belgic
Honolulu
Hawaii Pond
Wassaema
Transfer of Hawaiian sovereignty to United States ceremony
President Dole formally yields sovereignty and public property of Hawaii to United States Minister Sewall accepts on behalf of the U S government. Navy batteries fire a 21 gun salute as the Hawaiian ensign lowers and the Star Spangled Banner plays. Sewall proclaims civil, judicial and military powers remain with Hawaii under the republic’s officers.
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Dole
Supreme Court
J. N Miller
United States
Harold Sewall
C. H Wadleigh
Philadelphia
M. Book
Mohican
Harber
New York Regiment
G.eterson
Sewall
Congress
Hawaiians Islands
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii Pond
Fisher
Hawaiian
Dent McKinley
Republic of Hawaii
Spanish prisoners of war send congrats to U.S. troops
General Shafter cabled a Spanish POW address from Santa Goz to U.S. forces praising their victory and noting the Spaniards fought without rancor. The message says Spaniards acted with duty and courage, contrasting with rebels who attacked from ambush.
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Washington
Shafter
War Department
Relations With The Cubans In The United States
Washington reports indicate Cuban representatives in the U S press for disbanding Cuban forces and favor US Cuba policy. Letters urge Cuban leaders to align with American interests and accept the protocol. Madrid says General Blanco ordered Cuban and Philippine captains general to cooperate with the Americans, with armed defense if the armistice is violated.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Havana
State Department
Madrid
Correa
Blanco
Philippines
Hanna on the Philippines and Cuba in St Paul interview
Senator M. A. Hanna arrived in St Paul after visiting Yellow Stone park. He said the Philippines requires a coaling station and Manila harbor, Cuba remains a separate problem, and a fully Americanized Cuba may emerge in about twenty years without a formal English alliance. He also predicted McKinley would seek another term.
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St. Paul
M. A. Hanna
Ohio
Cuba
Veracity Teane on Castillo and Shafter in Cuba
Teane of Veracity reports on Brigadier General Joaquin D. Castillo who accompanied General Shafter to Cuba as tensions with Cuba and the United States unfold.
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New York
Joaquin D. Castillo
General Shafter
Cuba
Cuban Army Delegate Reports to Cuban Junta in City
A Cuban army representative, returning days ago on government transport to Montauk Point, has submitted his report to the Cuban Junta in this city. General Castillo denounces charges against Cubans and criticizes the pledged handover of Santiago by General Shafter and General Calixto Garcia.
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Montauk Point
Castila
Santiago
Shafter
Calixto Garcia
Aleres
Cubns
Ral Castillo
Wisconsin Regiments Ordered Home From Service
Governor Scofield reports Adjutant General Corbin telegram states the First and Fourth Wisconsin volunteers will be mustered out and sent home. The First is at Jacksonville Florida and the Fourth at Camp Douglas Wisconsin.
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Madison
Wis
Scofield
Corbin
Washington
Wisconsin Volunteers
Jacksonville
Fla
Camp Douglas
Relief funds aid Cubans with supplies and aid
The article notes a $50,000 congressional appropriation for Cuban relief and an ex Consul General Lee distribution. It mentions the central council appointing a committee to distribute foods and medicines to the poor, with a total cash value of 3 619.
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Washington
Congress
Lee
Cuba
Ganitt
Welcome Them From Cuba Arrivals Stir Local Welcome
A group of arrivals from Cuba sparked a local welcome effort as residents prepare to greet the newcomers. The event aims to acknowledge their arrival and extend hospitality while noting expectations for conduct and integration.
Rebel leader Calixto Garcia resigns again at Gibara
Havana dispatch reports Calixto Garcia, once at Santiago against Shafter, has tendered his resignation to the rebel government for a second time and his resignation is accepted. Garcia is currently at Gibara.
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Havana
Calixto Garcia
Shafter
Santiago
Gibara
Indiana Man Dies of Dysentery at Camp Wikoff
Aug. 24. Private Herbert Bond of the Second Indiana volunteers died at Camp Wikoff Montauk New York from dysentery.
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Indiana
Montauk
New York
Camp Wikoff
Herbert Bond
Indiana Volunteers
Camps Notes Signal Movements of Union Troops
The First Illinois cavalry leaves Chickamauga for Chicago. The 158th Indiana departs for Knoxville today. Parts of the 33rd and 34th Michigan move from Thoroughfare Gap to Middletown yesterday. Corporal Quinn of the Seventh Illinois is under arrest for circulating a paper on muster-out views. Captain Styan resigns. Secretary Alger plans a Montagu conference with General Whereeer about the president's Camp Wiker visit. Fort Myer treats 499 sickness cases.
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First
Illinois Cavalry
Chickamauga
Chicago
Indiana
Knoxville
Tenn
Michigan
Thoroughfare Gap
Quinn
Illinois
Styan
Theventh Illinois
Alger
Montagu
Gereal
Camp Wiker
Fort Myer
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