Doings of the Week Review of World News
A seven day summary notes measles among Pacific troops in Honolulu and scuffles over the Philippines in London and Madrid. It reports naval movements, flag ceremonies in Hawaii, a fatal boiler explosion, a dramatic Train robbery near Truckee, Cuban war news, and cabinet plans to clear harbors and strengthen fleets.
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Spain
Surrender terms anger Madrid crowd amid war news
Reports from the warfront describe Madrid's dissatisfaction with the surrender of Santiago and the harsh terms for Toral. Commodore Watson is expected to reach the Canaries around August 1 and strike the Spanish coast days later. Klondike output near Dawson estimated at about 10 million dollars, far below prior forecasts. The U S will open a customs office in Santiago as war ends and Cuba status is settled. Riots occur in Teluelva Andalusia over bread prices and are quelled by artillery.
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Anguat 1
United States
Santiago
Cuba
Teluelva
Atalusia
Our Flag Is Up Spanish Troops Sacked City Surrender
Spanish forces raised arms surrender at Santiago de Cuba as General Shafter and staff entered the city. General McKibben named temporary military governor while 10,000 citizens witnessed hoisting of the Stars and Stripes. Madrid notes talks of honorable peace. Porto Rico reports 160 ammunition explosions killing 14 and wounding many.
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Toral
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Palace
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Miley
Wheeler
Arma
Boya
Spain
Madrid
United States
Porto Rico
Berlin Friction Over Irene Incident Cited by Daily News
London dispatch says friction between the foreign office and the admiralty worsened the Irene incident. It notes the German cabinet would dread trouble with the United States and mentions a Manila letter ridiculing reports of insurgent savagery as exaggerated.
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Berlin
Daily News
Foreign Office
Admiralty
United States
Manila
Klondike Treasure Arrives as St Paul Lands Staggering Sums
The St Paul docked in San Francisco with 170 passengers and a Klondike haul estimated between 6 and 7 million dollars. Prospers include T. S. Pickett with 80,000, EB. J. Nash 80,000, and W. E. Burn 100,000 in cash from five mining claims. Prospector consensus says value lies in original Dawson discoveries with Dominion Creek richest among Klondike streams. The Alaska Commercial Company reportedly netted about 8.425 million tonight, swelling the total treasure aboard to nearly 6 to 7 million.
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St. Paul
St. Michaela
Klondike
T. S. Pickett
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Fred Berry
Fresno
Cal
J. Dumas
Eldorado Creek
W. E. Burn
Dawson
Minook Creek
Dominion Creek
Dominion
Alaska Commercial Company
Minora
Fever Spreads Sixteen New Cases Among Troops and One Death
Washington reports from July 18 show sixteen new yellow fever cases and one death among troops in Cuba. General Shafter receives encouraging news as Colonel Greenleaf and acting surgeon-general Alden describe sanitation improvements and a favorable relative total given the large forces abroad. The Harvard and other ships face quarantine concerns, but no yellow fever cases are found aboard, easing Navy worries.
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War Department
Shafter
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Cuba
Siboney
Bayti
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Harvard
Portemouth
N.hh
Navy
Free Ride Home Plan for Spanish Troops Endorsed
Secretary Al ger endorses Colonel Hecker plan to transport 1,000 Spanish officers and 24,000 soldiers from Santiago to Cadiz with first and third class passages. Accommodations meet U S army standards and subsistence follows army ration guidelines. The scheme includes 2 457 fire escapes and ladders for emergencies. Navy expects Lampoon squadron ships to enter Santiago harbor to prepare for naval operations. St Thomas banks attach 6 000 tons of American coal in a damages action over unpaid draft by Consul Van Hone.
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Alger
Hecker
Santiago
Spain
Cadiz
United States Army
Navy Department
Admiral Lampoon
St. Thomas Banks
van Hone
Spain Moves Toward Peace Talks Amid Decree of War
Madrid July 18. A decree suspends constitutional rights across Spain and bans meetings without military approval. Publications and writings require previous authorization as the government seeks order. war status declared. Premier Sagasta says Spain seeks honorable peace while Correa hints at Cuban plebiscite autonomy and a phased U S withdrawal. The plan aims to retain Porto Rico and the Philippines, with continued military presence near Cuba. Official notes say rebel and American positions may diverge, aiding Spain.
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Spain
Sagasta
Pacific
France
Correa
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Manila
Santiago
French Gunboat Barred From Guantanamo Harbor Stop
A French gunboat of about 2000 tons attempted to enter Guantanamo Bay without permission and was warned by the cruiser Marblehead with blank shots and then live fire. The French vessel halted under abrupt threat and anchored in the lower harbor for the night as a breach of naval custom was cited. Also noted is a July 14 report on wounded sailors showing no fever due to antiseptic wound treatment, a Civil War era advance.
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Guantanamo Bay
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van Reypen
Navy
Spanish Army Armament Dispute Delays Santiago Surrender
Washington reports show negotiations over the surrender of Toral's army at Santiago continue with Spanish insistence that arms be retained on return to Spain. General Shafter and General Miles relay dispatches noting progress, while yellow fever risks and transport logistics complicate moving 25,000 troops. Madrid and Havana have ratified Toral's agreement, and plans focus on post surrender removal and health precautions.
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Washington
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Miles
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Madrid
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Hille
No Further Parley After Cabinet Talks
Secretary Alger reports after extended talks with the president and three cabinet colleagues that Spanish forces at Santiago are willing to surrender but demand to carry their arms. The government will grant no armament concession and will only transport them to Spain.
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Alger
Santiago
Spain
City of Seattle Brings Alaska Gold and Skagway Martial Law
The steamer City of Tage City carried 20 Dawson miners with about $750000 in gold dust and drafts from Yukon to Victoria. It docked after routing via White Horse rapids and Lake Bennett. The City of Seattle arrived with 18 Dawson miners and about $500000 in gold. Skagway is under martial law.
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Skagway
Stranded gold seekers on Cook Inlet plead for help
John Connelly and F. N. Acker report nearly 2000 men and women stranded along Cook Inlet lacking funds to buy food. Only about 10 percent can return. they urge the government to charter ships to bring them home before catastrophe. Soapy Smith is reported killed in Skagway by the city engineer. A naval battle near the Spanish coast is anticipated as Gibraltar cabled. Wealthy families leave Cadiz Seville and Malaga.
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Seville
Malaga
Barcelona Panic as Americans May Bomb Defenseless City
Dispatch from Barcelona says residents are panic stricken fearing an American bombardment. Banks move specie to the country merchants send goods to safety and many French residents depart. The governor warns no government aid will come.
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