Navy to review ships in New York after armistice
Washington reports discuss Cuban and Caribbean reconstructions as President meets officials. Acting Secretary Allen issues a New York naval review order for Admiral Sampson fleet. Day plans a Canton vacation. Moore acts as secretary. militia sailors to be released as ships shift crews to Dixie Yosemite and others to speed regular control.
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Day
Allen
New York
Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Spanish West Indies
White House
Fitzhugh Lee
Havana
Canton
Moore
State Department
Judge Day
Navy Department
Sampson
Navy Yard
New York Harbor
North River
General Grant
Sandy Hook
Minneapolis
Yosemite
Michigan
Columbia
Dixie
Roosevelts Return Brings Bright Words On Troops
New York dispatch reports Col Roosevelt avoiding questions about his own exploits while praising his Rough Riders for bravery. He quipped a wrist wound was only a scratch and said the men had a bully journey though now they miss the field.
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New York
Rough Riders
Montaux
Roosevelt
Woosevelt
Virginians Ordered to Middletown by War Department
Secretary of war directs Third West Virginia Volunteer Infantry at Charleston and Sixteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry at Newport News to proceed to the town of Middletown Massachusetts likely, as part of mobilization orders dated August 14.
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Middletown
Washington
Secretary of War
West Virginian Volunteer Infantry
Charleston
W. Va
Pennsylvants Volunteer Infantry
Newport News
Saint
Town
Horner Family Found Unconscious After Home Robbery
Peter Horner his wife and daughter were found unconscious today at Springtown West Virginia a few miles up the Ohio River Their home was ransacked and their aunt and another stolen property noted in the report Mrs Horner is injured but not described as seriously harmed authorities investigate the incident for possible burglary and attempted homicide along the river town route.
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Marietta
Peter Horner
Springtown
W. Va
Ohio River
Howe
Horner
Washington Post Predicts the Personnel of the Bodies
Washington Aug 11 The Post says the announcement of the personnel of the Cuban and Porto Rico military commissions may come soon The president has practically determined the officers for the commissions with Major General J T Wade Major General McBuller Admiral W T Bampoon for Cuba and Major General John R Brooke Major General Theodore Schwan and Admiral Winfield S Schley for Porto Rico
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Washington Post
Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Cuban
J. T. Wade
McBuller
W. T. Bampoon
John R. Brooke
Theodore Schwan
Winfield 5. Sehiey
Schwan’s Battle Near Maguez and Lares
General Schwan’s column engaged yesterday between Maguez and Lares as the Eleventh Infantry led by Colonel Burke moved through the Rio Grand valley. They faced about 1500 Spaniards firing from the hills and repulsed the attackers with heavy fire. Schwan learned of the protocol signing yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
Porto Rico
Schwan
Maguez
Lares
Burke
Rio Grands
Cuban Army to Disband, US to Pay Soldiers
A secret palace meeting in Santiago de Cuba between American officers and Cuban leaders reportedly decided to disband the Cuban army with the United States paying the soldiers. The plan entails about 15 million dollars in expenses.
Tornado near Canby kills seven and devastates area
A violent tornado twelve miles northwest of Canby Minnesota on August 16 destroyed homes and crops. Seven deaths are confirmed including Joseph Hutchinson's family and Peter Jugiin. Several missing and injured. the storm borders Minnesota and South Dakota with two more fatalities reported.
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Canby
Minn
Joseph Hutchinson
Peter Jugiin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Charles Ebal
Eibal
Trouble Breeding With The Cubans: Rumor Of Attack On Santiago
From Santiago de Cuba on August 15 authorities report trouble with Cubans growing. The better class supports annexation by the United States while a rabid minority peddles sedition and hostility to peace. A wild rumor claims the Cuban army will attack Santiago once the American garrison weakens.
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United States
Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
Aus
Cuba
Spain
Dover Candy Tragedy: Poisoned Chocolates Killing Two Women
Coroner holds inquest into the deaths of Mrs. J. D. Deane and Mrs. J. P. B. Dunning after they ingested candy mailed to Dover from San Francisco. Doctors report poisoning. no postmortem. verdict pending candy analysis. Friends doubt a motive and suspect accidental poisoning. wrapper marked “Mrs. CC” noted but unconfirmed. Police seek donor identity.
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Dover
Dvl
Willis
J. D. Deane
J. PB. Dunning
Sandy
San Francisco
John FP. Dunning
Del
Mrs. Dunning
Mr. Dunning
Third Clase Mall
Lee for Senator Declares Candidacy in Virginia
Washington August 1 The Post will report General Fitzhugh Lee entering the Virginia senatorial race authorization by General Lee who dictated a statement to a representative of the Post He says I shall be a candidate for United States senator and thanks the public for their interest in the matter
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Washington
Fitzhugh
Virginia
Lee
Virgina
United States
Murder Case Identifies Baltimore Man Found Near Waverly
A young man killed near the Pennsylvania railroad tracks by Waverly, New York, has been identified as Frederick Woods of Baltimore. Authorities believe Woods was murdered by vagrants with robbery as the likely motive after the body was found with pockets turned inside out.
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New York
Aug
Ponsylvania
Waverly
Frederick Woods
Baltimore
Woods
Carlos and Carlists Side with the Pretender Efforts
A Lucerne dispatch reports Don Carlos intends to discourage any outbreak in Spain and to use influence to quell insurrectionary tendencies among his followers despite the government’s disapproval of current actions. The note frames his effort to prevent uprisings and maintain control over Carlist factions.
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London
Lucerne
Switzerland
Marcid
Don Carson
Spain
General Bancroft resigns from Seventh Army Corps
Brigadier General William A. Bancroft of the Seventh Army Corps at Jacksonville has submitted his resignation to the adjutant general and asked to return to Cambridge, Massachusetts to resume his business. His resignation has been accepted.
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Washington
William A. Bancroft
Seventh Army Corps
Jacksonville
Adjutant General
Cambridge
Mass
Blis
Pensions for Knapp's Battery Militia Members
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Davie rules Knapp's Battery Pennsylvania militia served the United States when operating in Maryland, making its members eligible for pensions. The decision affects veterans seeking pension benefits for wartime service documented during the period.
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Knapp’s Battery
Washington
Davie
Knapp's Battery
Pennsylvania
Militi
United States
Maryland
First Vermont Infantry Ordered from Chickamauga to Fort Eben Allen
The First Vermont Infantry at Chickamauga National Military Park was ordered to Fort Eben Allen Vermont and received marching orders at noon. The regiment will likely depart tomorrow due to prevailing sickness.
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Chickamauga National Military Park
Tenn
Vermont Infantry
Fort Eben Allen
England to Demand Dismissal of Li Hung Chang
London reports say the foreign office plans to push for Prince Li Hung Chang's removal over anti-British Tsung-i-Yamen actions. Britain considers seizing Taku forts and Tianjin if China resists, while St Petersburg journals warn Russia may refrain from new Far East moves to protect all powers' economic interests.
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England
Li Hung Chang
London
Foreign Office
Tsung-i-Yamen
Taku
Gulf of Pechin
Pekin River
Tien-Tsin
Pekin
China
de St. Peterburg
Augesia
Far East
Great Britain
Shooting at Pana Coal Mine Sparks Miners Clash
In Pana Alabama Aug 15 a clash near Springside coal mine left Andrew Tooney with a shattered hand and Michael Yermacovich shot in the thigh as non union miner Ed Jones and James Palmer fired into a pro union crowd. Hundreds of union miners chased Palmer to his home where he stood behind a doorway with relatives before arrest.
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Pana
Springside
Pena
Winchesters
Ed Jones
James Palmer
Andrew Tooney
Michael Yermacovich
Baker Wilhelm
Palmer
Baker
Jones
Movements of Volunteers to Porto Rico and Huntsville
Orders from the War Department direct the Third Kentucky Fifth Minors and One Hundred sixtieth Indiana regiments of volunteers to join General Miles in Porto Rico and then proceed to Huntsville Alabama as transportation becomes available.
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Washington
War Department
Kentucky
Indiana
Newport News
Miles
Porto Rico
Huntsville
Ala
Presidential Appointments List Includes Alaska and Ohio Officials
The president announced appointments today including Alexander Meingarten of Ohio named United States consul at Catania Italy and K C Nichole of Alaska appointed register of the land office at Nulato Alaska.
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Alexander Meingarten
Ohio
United States
Catania
Tals
K. C. Nichole
Alaska
Nulato
The Wierback Trial Opens in Lancaster Pa
The trial of Ralph Wierback began in Lancaster Pennsylvania for the shooting death of David H. Landis bank president on April 7 during a dispute over a house eviction. By adjournment no jurors had been secured.
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Tancaster
Ralph W. Wierback
David FH. Landis
Conmatoga National Bank
Landis
Wilerbeck
Sutyiman
Troops at Dunn Loring May Stay Two More Weeks
Washington Aug Us soldiers in Dunn Loring under General M C Butler's First division may linger two weeks longer. Soldiers from Pennsylvania say they will be bound for "God's country" as the order to move remains generally accepted by the troops.
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Washington
Aug
Dunn Loring
M. C. Butler
Pennsylvania
Fatal Blow with a Shovel in Wilmington Fight
In Wilmington Delaware Joseph Prarer and James Braden, an employee of the Lobdell Car Wheel works, quarreled over coffee. Braden struck Prarer on the head with a shovel, and Frazer is dying at a hospital while Braden is under arrest.
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Wilmington
del. Ave
Joseph Prarer
James Braden
Lobdell Car Wheel Works
Braden
Prarer
Frazer Ie
Braden Ie
Attorney General Targets American Steel and Wire in Anti-Trust Case
In Cleveland Ohio the attorney general declares an anti-trust action against American Steel and Wire Company under the Sherman Act. The move signals a deliberate government pursuit of monopolistic practices in the steel and wire industry.
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Cleveland, Q., Ave
American Steel and Wire Company
Will Take a Day Off
Secretary of State Day departed Washington this afternoon for Atlantic City. The duration of the absence is not known.
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Will
Wishington
Day
Washington
Atlantic Cito
Reconstruction plans and Cuban outlook discussed with General Lee
Major General Fitzhugh Lee met with the President and War Department in Washington to map Cuban governance after occupation. He foresaw a staged government, 45000 troops, and rapid Americanized development, while reserving plans to return to Jacksonville. He offered no personal gubernatorial ambitions.
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Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
Seventh Army Corps
Jacksonville
Fila
War Department
Alger
Lee
Havana
Cuba
Magnates Meet to Settle Baseball League Disputes
National League and American Association directors met at Hotel Walton Philadelphia to uphold Baltimore forfeit and $1000 fine on New York. Holmes suspended for season balance. gate receipts disputed. Board heard Freedman protest after game stoppage and remark allegation. Attendees included Reach, Van der Horst, Wagner, and Pul-
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Ham
Louieville
W. W. Watkins
Pitteburg
Mackenfuels
St. Louis
Baltimore
New York
William Holmes
Wall
Nation League
Baltimore Bilby
Philadelphia Club
New York Club
John Royle
Philadelphia Bull
Philadelphia
National League and American Associations of Baseball Clubs
Walton
Baltimore Club
Bltimore
Holmes
Wee
Boyle
Freedman
Lynch
A. J. Reach
Harry van der Horst
J. Carl Wagner
Washington
H. Pul
Awful Conditions in Spanish Camps Reported Mortality Rise
The dispatch notes extreme death tolls in Spanish camps near Santiago de Cuba with bodies cremated in open piles using kerosene as disease spreads. The Isla de Luzon sails for Spain with 2156 Spanish soldiers aboard while troop transports Breakwater and City of Macon depart with infantry and artillery detachments. Medical aid arrives aboard Clinton from Tampa.
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Santiago de Cuba
Isla de Luzon
Spain
Isla de Paray
P. de Fatrastegul
Montevideo
Twelfth Infantry
Macon
Seventeenth
Leona
Fourth Artillery
Ninth
Tenth Cavalry
Parker
Thirty-fourth Michigan
Clinton
Tampa
Bulletin on troop transport to Fortress Monroe
The war department posted the bulletin from Bartilago de Cuba dated Aug 1 announcing Olivette departed at 4 pm for Fortress Monroe carrying 303 sick aboard. Signed Major General Shatter.
Sanitary report on troop health at Santiago
General Shafter reports from Santiago show 271 sick with fever, 10 new fever cases, 11 returnees to duty, and 23 total deaths including seven from yellow fever not previously reported. The war department bulletin covers August and notes health conditions among troops.
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Washington
Shafters
Santiago
War Department
Stallone
York Pa Democratic Candidate Chosen for 19th District
Wi Ed Avisler an attorney from York was nominated this afternoon as the Democratic candidate for Congress in the Nineteenth district which includes York Adams and Cumberland Counties. Adams bolted the conference and declined to participate due to the apportioned muddle.
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York
Ed Avisler
Congress
Adjma
Cumberland
Adams
New York Fight Night Ends With Denner Victory Over Gotf
Philadelphia’s Jack Denner defeated Charley Gotf of San Francisco in the eighteenth round at the Greater New York Athletic Club tonight. The bout highlighted a brisk event in New York and showcased Denner’s win in a late-round finish.
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New York
Aus
Jack Denner
Philadelphia
Charley Gotf
San Francisco
Geater New York Athletic Club
Racing Tonight Cancelled Due to Weather
The ten mile paced bicycle race on Washington Avenue 1 Michael Moran event was declared canceled for tonight because of the misty conditions and poor visibility.
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Washington
Ave
Michael Moran
Wmiernedl
Weather and local notes headline style survey
Weather today partly cloudy with southwest winds. Manila Mae Fallon faces evacuation questions. General Lee on the Hooonastructuoy. Issues at Bantiigo Pinatelal and Commercial. Mulberry Street paving deemed illegal. Burglar raid on Washington Avenue failed. Funeral of Rev Dr Eckman. Scranton and suburbs news roundup. Thirteenth Regiment moving to the Keystone State.
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Washington Avenue
Dr. Eckman
Surrender of Manila Stated After Strikes on City
Dispatches report General Augustin declaring Manila bombarded last Saturday and the city surrendered unconditionally. Augstin and family reportedly reached Hong Kong aboard a German steamer, with Germans arranging matters. insurgents in Hong Kong dislike American peace terms. Madrid reports surrender after final attacks.
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Dewey
Augustin
Hong Kong
Kaiserin Augustin
Manila
Australia
la Correspondencila de Espania
Blanco Resigns and Cuban Evacuation Leaders Change
Madrid reports Captain General Hianed sent word resigning Marov Ignaton due to not wishing to supervise Cuba evacuation. General Augustin, Philippines governor, to leave Manila for Brain. succession to second in rank. Autonomist government expects Spanish acceptance of Blanco and Augustin resignations. Cambon, French ambassador, decorated with Order of Charles JL.
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Madrid
Hianed
Marov Ignaton
Genura Bhineo
Aumetin
Philippines
Manil
Firat Mall Pleumer
Gener
Blanco
Augustin
Cambon
Freie
United States
Spain
Washington
Order of Chartes JL
Miller Wins 72 Hour Paris Race in Narrow Victory
C W Miller, American cyclist, wins the 72 hour cycle race in Paris covering 102 kilometres. Frederick of Switzerland secures second, with Lai Kilometres noted. event marks a remarkable endurance feat in the cycling meet.
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C. W. Miller
Paris
Avg
Howe
Frederick
Rev Abram Street Dend Died at Camden Age 91
The Rev Abram K Street, the oldest minister in the New Jersey Methodist Episcopal conferences, died today at his Camden home at age 91. He served in Delaware Pennsylvania and New Jersey and was repeatedly chosen as a delegate to the general conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Abram K. Street
New Jersey Methodist Episcopal Conferences
Camden
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
General Conference
Pension Granted For Pennsylvania Widow Support
Washington August 1 This Pennsylvania pension has been granted for Ortelnal widows and others. Names listed include Craig Bentley Creek and Brouferd among others, reflecting a small contingent of beneficiaries in the weakly legible notice.
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Washington
Ortelnal
Stc
Craig
Bentley Creek
Brouferd
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania and Washington D C
Partly cloudy conditions across Pennsylvania with showers possible. Southwesterly to southerly winds expected, and a brisk breeze near coastal areas. Local temperatures and precise timing unavailable in the fragment.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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