Chicago War News Silent as Stereotype Strike Grips Press
A sudden strike by stereotype writers leaves Chicago papers without war or local front-page items. The report notes no issues today as workers demand shorter hours and higher pay. A Miami letter from a San Antonio Zouave describes camp life, meals, exercises, and a humorous guard-line incident.
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Chicago
Ghicag
Snidler
Miami
Wisin
Byske
Teutonic Guard
World fleet plans to recapture Philippine islands
A July 2 Manila cable reports a powerful Spanish fleet may attempt to retake the Philippine islands. American reinforcement includes the cruiser Charleston and monitors Monterey or Monadnock, with troop ships and the Monterey expected July 10. Admiral Dewey foresees coordination with U S and Navy leaders on arrival for possible action.
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New York
Manila
Tieng Kong
Philippine Islands
Dewey
Camara
Ghareston
Monterey
Ancre
Charleston
Iaburgent Teadér
Whatever-Wey
Shatter Will Celebrate Fourth in Santiago
Special wire reports from Sunday Light describe U S forces advancing toward Santiago with naval and land assault. The Rough Riders and units suffer heavy but not fatal losses as preparations for a Fourth of July victory unfold. Lieutenant Cornell was wounded but not fatally. American forces expect to secure Santiago soon, while Warren W Moore wins the Democratic nomination for district attorney in Austin.
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Santiago
Aunier Heen
Cornel
Patitt
Twenty-second Infantry
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Austin
Warren W. Moore
Ity
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Riet
German Plagships Launch Fight At Sea
An exciting incident unfolded as the German flagship fired a shot toward the Olympia after dark near Manta. The vessel halted after being hailed by searchlights, highlighting torpedo limitations and signaling a possible engagement.
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Manta White
Denaebing
Olympia
Texans Cleared of Mobile Regimental Misconduct
The report from Mobile, via the Associated Press, states Texas regiments shared only two arrests among drunken disturbances. Captain Lambdin led the provost guard in Mobile and on the way home, the Texans behaved orderly. Authorities found no Texan involved in the disgraceful acts that marred the troops’ stay.
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Mobile
Associated Press
Afobile
Lambdin
Second Texas
Major Day Ordered to Tampa and Galveston Smoking Party
Major Day of the Dutch artillery received orders to proceed to Tampa for service and will likely command siege guns at the front, leaving Galveston in a few days. The Galveston Regiment held a smoker for the Galveston Quartette Society with Col. Riche presiding, speeches and songs, and a poem by Clarence Gusely praising Captain Juan Hart.
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Tex
Fort Point
Tampa
Galveston Quartette Society
Riche
Sting
Igasis
Clarence Gusely
Juan Hart
Owan that Colored Troops Regimen Draws Interest
A special wire from Austin dated July 2 reports strong interest in forming a colored troops regiment. If a third call seeks about 150 volunteers, many after petitions to the governor indicate willingness to recruit locally and pursue authorization for raising a colored unit in the state.
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Austin
Tex
Commissary Changes Move of Rations to Norfolk for Army
The U S government transfers commissary operations from Newport News to Norfolk to load rations and supplies for troops in Cuba. Two warehouses hold 809,000 rations of standard army provisions. The auxiliary cruiser Yale will carry 60,000 rations and depart for Cuba with Garretson’s brigade, then Harvard will follow with similar cargo. Yale expected to sail this Sunday and Arrvari on Tuesday.
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Commissary Department
United States Government
War Today
Newport News
Norfolk
Cuba
Yale
Bhatter
Hampton Ponds
Garretson
Harvard
United States
Sampzon
Miles Nowy
Arrvari
Officers Court Abolished After August 27
Washington July 2 War department issues order abolishing the field officers court and substituting the summary court for trials of trivial defenses by soldiers in the army. The order becomes operative August 7 to allow full notice across all branches including the Philippines.
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Washington
War Department
Trivlal
Scldiers
Philippines
Governor Culberson discusses third call for troops
Avetin Tex July 2 Governor Culberson issued a cautious statement amid newspaper talk of a third call for federal troops. He said no certainty exists, no new action will be taken by Texas to organize or enlist more troops, and any future call will involve selecting companies from state regions with emphasis on drill proficiency and county representation.
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Avetin
Tex
Culberson
Nis
Fourth Regiment at Houston as mustering starts
Only tent bivouac is occupied as Texas volunteers arrive. Adjutant General's dept ordered eight companies to Houston and four ships bring bacon rice coffee sugar and camp kettles. Captain Stevens arrives to arrange blankets and supplies while surgeons prep, and the rapid mustering proceeds through eight then twelve companies as officers are sworn in.
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Galveston, Harridburg and San Antonio Railway Company
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Houston
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Simpson
Atlanta
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Navy to send medical staff to General Shatter at Santiago
Navy plans to dispatch additional surgeons and nurses as General Shatter seeks aid. No more troops will be sent this month. Auxiliaries Yale and Hatyard will be used to convoy Ateut Wi, not ready to start voyage before then.
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Shatter
Santiago
Hatyard
Yale
Typhoon Delays Manila Troop Movements And July Fourth Events
Special wire reports from Kerville Texas say a typhoon near Manila hindered American troop movements with June 28 arrival not yet seen. German cruiser Petrarch remains unable to depart Manila under orders. In Texas a July Fourth celebration at Turtle Creek includes a speech by Réat Brow, a band, and athletic events, though many travelers face delays due to the storm.
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Afanita
Hong Tung
Tory 2
Seulser
Kerville
Texas
Réat Brow
Turtle Creek
Santiago Defenses Unearthed by Engineer View
An engineer familiar with the area describes Santiago ridge defenses, noting San tiago fortifications with wire fences and improvised barriers around the city. He cites Sevilla ridge as Amercian-held and argues American batteries could dominate the area, while Spaniards rely on wooded bottom land and limited archer constraints to slow the advance.
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Washington
Santiago
Malleva
Santiago Ridge
Sevilla
Sevilla Ridge
Santiags Ridge
Wweuli
Poe
Sévilla Ridge
First Bale of Texas Cotton Sent to Army Hospitals
A first bale of perished cotton arrived in New Orleans from San Antonio, Texas, consigned to United States Army Hospital Service. The note mentions July 2 and the shipment to hospital facilities, reflecting early 20th century logistics.
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MexXinley
Army Hospitals
New Orleans
San Antonio
Texas
A. & Nd Ly
United States Hospital Service
Morron Ruins as Sampson Bombards Morra Fort
A Washington cipher dispatch reports Admiral Sampson stating his heaviest ships began bombardment of Morra enxiie early yesterday. Shells struck the fortifications and adjacent works, which are described as demolished at the conclusion of the action.
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Galveston
Tex
Washington
Sampson
Morra Enxiie
Campaign plan to seize Santiago and Puerto Principe provinces
From Washington July 2 report outlines a detailed campaign to capture Santiago and Puerto Principe, describing a likely land assault across various towns and rail routes. It notes strategic goals, distances, and how success would open paths to Atlantic naval operations and potential moves on Havana. Germany and Russia are said to have agreed on the Philippine question impacting the broader conflict.
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Santiago
Sant Puerto Principe
Guba
Advan
Monry
Paerty
Uetanis
Areny
Sinedte Printipe
Powe Principe
Juraco
Linda” Elty
Puerto Principe
Corty
Allroad
Nuavitia T 'Peincipe
Nuevitas
Principe
Santa
Linares
Bandis
Havana
Santa Clara
Admiral Camara and coal dispute stir prompt action
A special wire from London reports tensions over coal shipments and canal control. Port Said authorities threaten to bar Spanish ships from coal handling, while diplomats discuss potential repairs and a possible weeks long voyage to Manila with no quick relief in sight.
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Sta Aighest
Port Said
Edani
Hutton
Ainbe Hay
Foreign Office
Fox Fmose
Camara
Manila
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