Doings of the Week A World News Review
General Brooke lands 3 000 troops at Arroyo Porto Rico to threaten San Juan to Cayey and force Spanish commander Otega from his stronghold. Mayor Van Wyck rescues three women at Freeport. Roosevelt urges recall of troops from Cuba. Massachusetts officers resign amid brigade friction. Spain nears peace terms. Cambon signals progress. Pope asks protection for Cavite Catholics amid fears of Aguinaldo massacres. A 2 000 member Cleveland strike hits wages. India viceroy tenure offered to Curezon. Medina Spain cyclones and floods kill many. U S fiscal year receipts 405 821 835 dollars. expenditures 443 868 682. deficit 35 047 247. Madrid reports stir over American terms. no formal response yet from Spain or Paris embassy.
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Spain Accepts American Peace Conditions in Madrid
Aug 9 dispatch notes Spain's cabinet approves the note to the United States and anticipates a suspension of hostilities, with Senor Sagasta and Queen Regent's approval. Other items include Canton accident fatalities, Hawaiian commissioners’ voyage, Sutro’s death, Cuba amnesty, and Pacific and European power moves.
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United States
Washington
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America
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Merry del Val
Vatican
Capture of Guam Lieutenant Strathersreather Details
A Wheeling letter from Lt William Strathersreather of the Charleston recounts the June 24 capture of Agana, capital of Guam, with 64 Spanish soldiers and six officers taken after he broke a sealed ultimatum. He describes disarming 108 men at 4 PM and freeing native troops, praising swift action and noting Guam’s value as a coaling station and potential U S base for Philippines operations.
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Senora
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Brannersreather
Troops' bold dash aids Rough Riders at Santiago
Washington reports from Santiago that disciplined negro troops saved the Rough Riders from extermination during the battle at Santiago. Officials say yellow fever cases in the army total about 300 or fewer. In San Francisco, plans hold that the monitor Monterey will halt at the Caroline Islands en route to Manila.
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Clouds of War Warn British and Russian Tensions
London reports extreme diplomatic tension between Britain and Russia as the Admiralty mobilizes for emergencies. Sailors on furlough are recalled and ships prepared to join at once, while Paris dispatches reinforce China squadron at Petersburg’s suspected support for Russian aims.
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American Army Advances Up Puerto Rico Front Near Ponce
General Miles leads a broad eastward northward push as Brigades move from Ponce toward Adjuntas and Maryagués. Units include Eleventh Infantry and two batteries with Brooke's column along the coast toward Arroyo. In Madrid a dispatch notes seizure of Fajardo customs and a Spanish defense at Guayama with casualties.
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On the Blockade Off Key West Afloat Actions Reported
The tug Hudson sank a Spanish sloop Christina and captured another off Cardenas. The Christina yielded fish for Hudson's crew after a month at sea. Three Spaniards fled in a tender to shore as the Hindson nears. The converted yacht Oneida joins the blockade and reports Spanish infantry firing at a gunboat near Morro Castle with no return fire.
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Immune regiments sail to Santiago from Savannah and Columbus
United States volunteers Third and Fifth regiments arrived and camped awaiting transport to Santiago. The Rio Grande transported Fifth baggage as two battalions board tomorrow, Minnewaska delayed by machinery fault, Leona due morning, Third commanded by Colonel Patrick Ray aboard. Enthusiasm high despite appeals to the War Department.
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War Department
Marines Land at Cape San Juan After Peaceful Entry
The United States landed small marine parties at Cape San Juan Porto Rico to light lighthouses and greet civilians. Warships Montgomery Annapolis New Orleans Puritan Amphitrite search for troop transports, while Captain-General Macias vows to defend against American fire as Ponce and surrounding towns see advancing U S forces. Major General Miles pushes ahead ignoring peace talks with units from Wisconsin Pennsylvania Indiana and Illinois landing at Arroyo and expanding control as insurgents assist in operations.
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Guatemala Revolt Rumors and Local Rioting Link
A San Francisco message reports General Morales backed by wealth and 700 men as Guatemalan politics shift with potential ties to Jose Leon Castilla. In Oshkosh, Wisconsin, wood workers resume strike violence as 30 police battle a crowd at Morgan’s mill, leaving several injured and arrests.
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Britain to Protect Persian Gulf Trade Via Port Access
In the house of commons the parliamentary secretary Mr Curzon said Britain heard a great power sought a port on the Persian gulf. Mr Carson noted two thirds of gulf trade is British, so the government has strong interest. The power cited is Russia with no doubt.
Wanderer Returns from Cuban Landings With Arms for Cubans
The steamer Wanderer arrived in Key West after three successful landings on the Cuban coast. It discharged arms and ammunition to insurgents at Bahia Honda Manati river and Puerto Padre without firing a shot, despite earlier combat with Spanish forces and casualties among Cuban scouts.
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Third United States Cavalry
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U S to Establish Coaling Station at Pango Pango Samoa
The president orders immediate establishment of a fully equipped coaling station at Pango Pango harbor Samoa. Civil Engineer Frank P Chambers, now at the New York navy yard, is ordered to Washington for briefing before sailing next week with full authority to carry out the project.
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Pacific
American Boy fund aims to raise for battleship
W Rankine good and Harry Price of Cincinnati plan a fund among schoolchildren to build a battleship called The American Boy. They met President McKinley who endorsed the plan in a letter praising patriotic youth and stating it would be a privilege for boys and girls to contribute.
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America
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Moonshipers in New York uncover illicit whisky operations
In New York on Aug 8 authorities led by Colonel Williams arrested three men after watching a Brooklyn vinegar works and a Manhattan Yeast Company plant. 27 barrels of illicit Mlcot whisky were seized and the yeast factory shut down, with the Brooklyn site previously shipping whisky to New York in two-horse carts.
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Admiral Cervera Arrives at Norfolk on Leave
Admiral Cervera reached Norfolk on leave to visit Captain Conache and Spanish sick at the naval hospital. A guard of honor welcomed him and he was shown to Conache's room. He was assisted by Medical Director Cleborne and will stay several days.
No Hawaii U S tariff and immigration law changes yet
In Washington on August 8 the attorney general announced no changes to tariff immigration and tonnage tax rules between Hawaii and the United States until Congress acts. He noted annexation resolutions indicate relations will remain practically unchanged for now.
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Hawaii
United States
Congress
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