Doings of the Week From the Press Dispatches
A roundup of seven days of news and distant events. General Brooke heads to Porto Rico. Elmira powder mill disaster. Skykomish mine explosion losses. US Spain peace talks and naval actions feature, with Dewey dispatches and fleet moves. Weather bureau plans for the Caribbean.
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Skykomish
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Illinois
Madrid
United States intent shown in Pacific, Caribbean moves and Manila talks
Reports say the US comim is to prepare a code of laws for Hawaii and sail on the Mariposa August 10. General Garcia reportedly relinquished command and returned to Camaguey. European powers struggle to block US access to the Philippines but McKinley’s stance may force a resolution. Manila’s defense and Spanish negotiations in Madrid dominate dispatches as hostilities loom.
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Philippines
McKinley
United States
Spain
Comim
Soner
Hawaii
Miles Dispatch Details Puerto Rico Expedition
General Miles reports from Ponce Porto Rico that volunteers surrender with arms and ammunition. Local residents cheer the army arrival as two thousand from one town volunteer, supplies arrive, and the customs house has yielded fourteen thousand dollars. He asks for spare colors and tariff guidance before disembarkation and occupation plans.
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Miles
Alger
War Department
Ponce
Porto Rico
Washington, D. C
Philippine Islands
Santiago de Cuba
Deserting to American Camp Spanish Volunteers Glad for the Chance
Describes American military presence at Ponce Porto Rico with General Brooke and General Miles commanding. Arrival of transports slow with only three ships seen, Fifth Ohio cavalry aboard one. General Wilson leads troops in city, provost guard established, Captain Allison named provost marshal, locals celebrate liberation, business booms amid new authority.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
D. W. L. Angnet
Brooke
Fifth Ohio Cavalry
Miles
Wilson
Ernet
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Allison
Spain
Neuvitas Bombarded and Gibara Captured Near Cuba
Reports from Key West say Neuvitas on the northern Cuban coast was bombarded by the blockading squadron and burned after evacuation by Spain. The Nashville and Badger ships are active, with Gibara captured and 1,800 Spanish troops fleeing toward Holguin. Cuban insurgents under Lieutenant-Colonel Rojas secured the town as American prize crews moved to raise the flag.
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Neuvitas
Puerto Principe
Cuba
Maynard
Nashville
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Secres
Gibara
Prairie
Balger
Red Cross
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Ensign Snow
War Department on Garcia Conflict in Santiago
Dispatch from Santiago de Cuba dated August 2 recounts General Garcia declining to enter the city, the war aims, and tensions over command. Secretary of War SHAFTER explains Garcia was voluntary helper with limited control and disputes over city leadership and military lines. Alaska steamers Charles Nelson and Samoa bring Klondike wealth to San Francisco en route to Seattle.
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Garcia
Santiago
Spain
Shafter
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Francisco
San Francisco
Charles Nelson
Samoa
St. Michaela
Klondike
Seattle
Nelson
Oe York
Honolulu
Chicago
Death of Prince Bismarck Shocks Berlin Nation
News of Prince Bismarck's death spreads quickly through Berlin and the German nation. Public mourning borders appear in special editions and flags fly at half mast as officials and citizens express profound sorrow and recall his heroic service to Germany. Washington sends condolences to Berlin from the president and government.
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Bismarck
von Buelow
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Austria
Washington
Andrew White
United States
Germany
White
Ambacsador
Adee
Wreck of Pay Train Near Benson Arizona
Southern Pacific officials report a pay train wreck three miles west of Benson Arizona at 6 20 this morning. Fireman A J Taylor was killed Engineer Walker severely scalded Conductor Crowner injured internally and likely to die. Other crew shaken but not seriously hurt. Engine wrecked Pay car burned but records and money saved.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Southern Pacific Railroad
Benson
Ariz
A. J. Taylor
Walker
Crowner
Ex-Muskegon Chief Jacks Guilty of Murder in Chicago
George H. Jacks former Muskegon police chief found guilty of murder in Chicago. He faces a death sentence for killing Andrew McGee, a 60-year-old collector, lured by a decoy letter to a house. The report notes the case and mentions related police and maritime news.
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Valleeta Mang
Chicago
George H. Jacks
Muskegon
Mich
Jacke
Andrew McGee
Jacks
Metroo
American Troops Capture Ponce and Advance to Yanco
General Miles lands with Ernst and Wilson forces as Ponce surrenders with welcome reception. Illinois and Massachusetts units rout Spanish cavalry at Yanco while Porto Ricans express support. Miles proclaims the campaign aims to bring liberty and protection under military occupation, not to devastate.
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CG. IL. Davis
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Ernst
Wilson
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Henry
Yanco
Sixth Massachusettes
Sixth
Olinois
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Illinois
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Kingdom of Spain
United States
Spain
Affairs at Unalaska report booming white population and many river boats
Elmer Miller notes a surge of white residents on the Aleutian chain with eight boat builders at Unalaska and about 14 Yukon river boats under construction. Of 34 boats built many were wrecked near Behring Sea as shorelines littered with derelicts.
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Aleutian Islands
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Romor
Panic in Santiago as Cuba uncertain under American rule
In Santiago de Cuba on August 1 a panicky mood grips business circles over possible self rule by Cubans. Merchants fear loss of stability. orders are canceled. European goods move via New York at heavy sacrifice. Spanish merchants threaten departure unless Washington signals U S policy on Cuba governance. Trade and commerce remain morose until US stance is clarified.
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New York
United States
Julian Cendoja
Ward Line
Philadelphia
Cuba
Washington
Santiago
Appeal to the President Over Philippine Peace Terms
Natives of the Philippine islands and British subjects with interests there urge President McKinley and Senator Davis to resist handing the islands back to Spain. They argue a SpainManaged government would betray humanitarian aims and endanger civilization and trade.
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Philippine Islands
Spain
France
Belgium
McKinley
Davis
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Europe
America
Fatal San Francisco Fire Kills Five In Lodging House
Five people died and five were injured in a midnight blaze at a three story frame building on Oregon Street. The structure housed longshoremen and waterfront workers, with losses estimated under $2000.
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San Francisco
Oregon Street
Kate Connelly
William White
Frank Kelly
George Hansen
O. A. Holmes
Manuel Silva
Joan King
Chris Christiansen
Arma
Pat Donohue
Edward M. Kenny
Troops Sail From St Paul to Philippines
The Third Battalion First South Dakota volunteers with Minnesota and Colorado recruits sail for the Philippines aboard the St. Paul. A diverse escort fleet accompanies the transport as crowds cheer and two sailors climb to mastheads to wave flags.
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Manila
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Lee Stover
South Dakota
South Dakota Infantry
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A. M. Diggles
Colorado
Frank Carroll
San Francisco
Philippines
St. Pan
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