Military Rule in Cuba Porto Rico and Philippines
Washington reports a civil administration framework forming for Cuba Porto Rico and Philippine areas under U S control with military leaders directing affairs while civil bureaus handle postal customs and communications A mail steamer will leave New York for Cuba and efforts to restore Manila cable are underway French and Spanish officials are consulted on administration of the Antilles Manila cable service is sought via diplomatic channels and Dewey’s forces await further word on Manila surrender and Havana San Juan commissions are named navy personnel will be reassigned temporarily mustering out volunteers begins and camps report improving conditions Yellow fever concerns rise in Key West and Merritt and Dewey receive broad instructions for action
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Army
Cuba
Porto Rico
Manila
War Department
Washington
Philippines
Gage
Griges
Smith
Moore
State Department
Corbin
New York
Antilles
M. Thiebaut
Spanish West Indies
Havana
San Juan
Madrid
United States
Admiral Dewey
Renin
General Merritt
Hong Kong
Sampson
Schliey
Navy Department
Pillip
Oicer
General Lawton
Santiago
Corbinent
Lawton
Alger
Montauk
Key West
Sternberg
Merritt
Manilln
American Flag Outrages Reported in Porto Rico
In Ciales Porto Rico outrages occurred after Spanish troops left. Ninety inhabitants were maced for raising an American flag as a priest headed a deputation to General Wilson seeking protection. American troops arrived but interference is not possible under current circumstances.
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Associated Press
Ponce
Porto Rico
Wilson
Ciales
Utuande
Medico-Chirurgical Hospital Offers Care for Pennsylvania Soldiers
Dispatch to Governor Hastings states the Medico-Chirurgical Hospital in Philadelphia stands ready to receive and treat one or more hundred ill or wounded Pennsylvania soldiers sent from the south at no cost to the state or the patients. John V. Shoemaker, on behalf of the board of trustees, signs the message.
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Pennsylvania
Medico-Chirurgical Hospital
Philadelphia
John V. Shoemaker
Board of Trustees
Spanish generals told to stay at ports during evacuation
Madrid reports the cabinet orders General Blanco and all Spanish generals in the Antilles to remain at their ports until evacuation is finished. General Wesley Merritt is said to have taken great precautions to protect Manila’s population from insurgent interference. Madrid newspapers fear surrender could affect Spain in negotiations over the Philippines' future governance.
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Madrid
Blanco
Antilles
Wesley Merritt
Manila
Spain
Philippines
Army to be reduced as 95,000 volunteers to be mustered out
Washington Aug 16 reports the war department plans a rapid mustering out of about 95,000 volunteers including nearly twenty five infantry regiments eight cavalry troops and five or six artillery batteries. The effort aims to trim the standing army to about 100,000 men while awaiting final Spain related issues and possible homeward redeployments from the Philippines.
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Washington
Spain
War Department
Corbin
Murritt
Philippines
Pana Mine Union Stand Intensifies as Deputies Guard The Mines
In Pana Illinois on August 16 a large force of deputy sheriffs and special police surrounded the mines as union miners gathered on the highways in numbers. Some miners arrived with rifles but leaders urged restraint. Non union workers were ferried in by armed guards. Operators plan to import black workers to build bunkers on company property, sparking fears of riots after five months of strike. George Snyder’s home near Springside mine was attacked and partially demolished, forcing his family to flee. Snyder then roamed streets half naked with a revolver seeking suspects as more non union miners faced similar intimidation. Extra police failed to identify the attackers.
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Pana
George Snyder
Springside
Snyder
Manila Capitulation Amid Food Shortages and Warship Departure
Madrid reports Senor Sagasta denies opposition by Generals to government policy. Manila capitulated Saturday after General Jaudemes assumed command from General Augustin, who was allowed to sail for Hong Kong. Privations and famine drove the surrender as the city faced severe shortages.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Planco
Manila
Jaudemes
Augustin
Hong Kong
Employment for 1,000 Men and Boys in Centralia
Mount Carmel Pa Aug 1 about 200 mine workers are now employed at the Centralia mine completing the new underground openings and it was announced today that the mine will be started up again on Monday or Tuesday of next week. The mine will give employment to nearly a thousand men and boys as one of the biggest breakers in the anthracite region has just been completed there.
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Mount Carmel
Centralia
First Munson steamship sails to Havana during war
New York reports the first Munson line steamship to Havana since the war began, the BCHLOP WIS sailing with provisions to Havana and Matanzas. The Braiten will sail to Cardenas tomorrow and the Ardanrese to Matanzas and Cardenas on Saturday.
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New York
Havana
Bchlopwis
Munson Line
Matanzas
Braiten
Munson
Cardenas
Ardanrese
Collapse of Grand Stand at Old Settlers Reunion
During a coal time at the old settlers reunion a portion of the grand stand collapsed trapping spectators. Ernest Cunningham of Denville and Ira Kirtley of Hoopeston sustained broken limbs while half a dozen others were severely bruised.
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Cissna Park
Old Settlers
Ernest Cunningham
Denville
Mia
Ira Kirtley
Hoopeston
Yellow fever report from Key West barracks
Surgeon General Sternberg receives dispatch from Key West reporting three confirmed cases and three suspected cases of yellow fever at Magine barracks. Fifty men, mostly from the Fifth Ward, are at the hospital ready for duty while convalescents may travel.
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Washington
Sternberg
Key West
Fla
Magine Barracks
Canadian Dominion Dominates Challenger in Beawahanka Cup
Victory for Canada at Dorval Quebec as Dominion defeats the American yacht Challenger by 3 minutes and 2 seconds in a race lasting just over two hours.
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Dorval
Que
Dominion
Broker R W Colson Dies by Own Action at Bellefontaine
R W Colson, a Merchants' Exchange broker in St. Louis, was found dead at Bellefontaine cemetery, lying across the graves of four children. He died by strychnine after financial difficulties. He leaves a wife and two children. he was once worth over $100,000.
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St. Louis
Aug
R. W. Colson
Merchants’ Exchange
Bellefontaine Cemetery
Colson
City Council Adopts Reception for Admiral Sampson Fleet
The New York municipal council adopted a resolution to host a reception for Admiral Sampson and his fleet on Saturday. The mayor is asked to appoint a committee of one dozen to oversee the arrangements.
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New York
War Department orders U.S. rule in Cuban territory
The United States must maintain peace and order in the Santiago de Cuba area under military occupation. Insurgent leaders should be treated justly while recognizing U.S. authority and the cessation of hostilities. Interference from any quarter is not allowed. By order of the secretary of war HM Corbin Adjutant General.
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Department of Santiago
Santiago de Cub
United States
Thes
Unitedtates
Hm, Corbin
Corbett vows to support family after parents' death
The New York tragedy shocks James J. Corbett whose father and mother died. Corbett may postpone his Buffalo fight with McCoy on September 10. He plans to return to California for details, may forfeit earnings, and will send future proceeds to siblings. McCoy sent condolences and agreed to delay the match if needed.
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New York
James J. Corbett
McVey
White
Corbett
Fitzaimmons
Carson Clio
Fime
California
McCoy
Puffalo
Torbett
Sir Francisca
San Francisco
Joseph
Jim
Saratoga
N. Y
Kia McCoy
Jim Corbett
Asbury Park
Buffalo
McCos
New York City
First Bale of Cotton Auctioned for Charity in 1898
The first bale of cotton from the 1898 crop was auctioned on the Chicago board of trade to benefit the government hospital service. John Dupee bought it for $600 and donated it to the First Regiment Illinois Infantry. Zina Carter then bought it for $400 and passed it back to the regiment. Frank G. Logan later owned it and donated it to a Illinois volunteers families fund. P. B. Armour paid $200 for it and planned to send it to St. Louis for resale.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
McKinley
H. B. Heer
New Orleans
Government Hospital Service
John Dupee
Firet Regiment
Illinois Infantry
Zina Carter
Doctor Shakespeare Named Brigade Surgeon in War Dept
Brigadier Surgeon Dr. O. A. Shakespeare of Philadelphia, a National Relief Commission member, receives a War Department commission as brigadier surgeon with the rank of major. He will head a sanitation board with two assistants and inspect government camps to ensure first class sanitary conditions and fix defects.
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Philadelphia
O. A. Shakespeare
Thie City
National Relief Commission
War Department
Regular Army
Volunteer Army
Wail Shot Dead in Brownton Real Estate Row
Ex State Senator HL Wail, a wealthy banker and real estate dealer, was shot and killed in Brownton on August 16. He struggled with a man named Machatse over a shotgun that was discharged, apparently not intentional.
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Brownton, Til
HL. W. Wail
Wall
Machatse
Swindler in Cumberland Case Escapes Jail
Rev. W. B. Anderson, held on swindling charges for Cumberland authorities, escaped from jail in Wilkes-Barre last night after being arrested two weeks earlier.
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Wilkes-Barre
W. 8. Anderson
Cumberland
Mrs Miles Leaves for the South
Worthington August 14 Mrs Miles wife of General Miles and her daughter depart for Charleston today and will call on the Ob dam for Porto Rico to join the general.
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Worthington
Miles
Charleston
Porto Rico
Havana Welcomes Peace Amid Stock Market Surge
Reports from Havana say peace negotiations between Spain and the United States boosted stock prices in Europe and Cuba. General Blanco communicated progress while a naval bombardment near Manzanillo darkened optimism, yet Havana remained tranquil as officials weighed terms and awaited Madrid's despatch.
President seeks new Democrat on peace commission
It is understood the president tendered a seat on the peace commission to Senator Gorman of Maryland, who declined. The president now seeks another Democrat from the Senate to fill Go rman’s place on the commission.
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Washington
Aug. Wi
Han
Gorman
Maryland
Peace Commission
Goman
Congress
Aldermen table public swearing ordinance in New York
The New York board of aldermen killed a proposed ordinance that would punish swearing in public places by tabling the measure, close to a vote. The item was not enacted, leaving the issue unresolved.
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New York
Board of Aldermen
Dover Poisoning Case: Arsenic Found in Candy Sent by Mail
State Chemist Wolfe reports large quantities of arsenic in three candy pieces linked to the deaths of ex-Congressman Pennington’s daughters Mrs. J. P. Muncing and Mrs. J. D. Deane. The package, mailed from San Francisco around Aug. 5, bears the San Francisco office mark. Coroner’s inquest returns verdict death by poison by unknown persons. Authorities plan an intensified investigation tonight.
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Dover
Del
Pennington
J. P. Muncing
San Francisco
J. D. Deane
de. T. KR. Wolfe
Delaware Colleges
Pair of Camden Girls Die in Delaware River Suicide
Two girls, Bessie Foust aged 1? and Maud Hoffnagle aged 20, leaped hand in hand from a Reading ferry boat into the Delaware River near Philadelphia after a note quoted a melancholy poem. They were last seen cheerful at 9 am and sank as the boat returned to Philadelphia with bodies not recovered. Maud lived with her widowed mother. Bessie with both parents.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
Bessie Foust
Fedleral Street
Camden
N. J
Maud Hoffnagle
Reed Street
Hoffnagle
Betsie
Maud
Bessie
Britain and Thusala Exchange Views in Quiet Talks
The Daily Graphic reports ongoing talks between Great Britain and Thusala begun Friday, aimed at conciliatory diplomacy. Hussly denies any interest in the Pekinlankow railway.
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London
The
Daily Graphic
Great Britain
Thusala
Hussly
Pekinlankow
Yellow fever cases aboard ships at Montauk Point
Two vessels arrived at Montauk Point with troops from Shuster's army showing yellow fever infection. The Grand Duchess carried four confirmed cases and several suspects aboard, according to Marine Hospital service reports received in Washington on August 16.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Montauk Point
L. J
Shuster
Tureum
Admiral Cervera Departs Portsmouth Amid Crowds
In Portsmouth on August 16 Admiral Cervera left for Annapolis as a large crowd gathered at the station to bid him farewell. The departure marks a notable wartime moment with strong public interest and protocol observation.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Cervera
Annapalis
Plan of Government Formation at Martin and Havana Peace Welcome
The morning issue reports Congress-like steps to shape colonial governance with envoy arrangements in Martin and Havana, noting volunteer army demobilization and a peaceful reception in Havana. It also mentions Whitney's weekly financial news, a fatal lightning death in Boyond, a September trial list for common pleas, and local committee activities.
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Americings
Martin
Havana
Common Pleas
Bombardment of Manila and American Advance
Hong Kong reports Admiral Dewey pressed General Augustin to surrender after a dawn bombardment began at nine hundred hours. First Colorado volunteers led the assault through trenches, forcing Spaniards to surrender in inner defenses as 10,000 American troops closed the line. Eight warships supported the action as Spanish losses remained unconfirmed and communications delayed.
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Hong Kong
Dewey
Augustin
Inez
Colorado
Petrel
Rallegh
McCulloch
Boston
Monterey
Charleston
Baltimore
Engineer Drops Dead in Altoona Rail Yard
Engineer George Reeves collapsed and died while operating his locomotive in Altoona Pennsylvania. He was a veteran railroad engineer and brother of M K Reeves, chief clerk in the office of Vice President Pugh in Philadelphia.
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Altoona
M.george Reeves
Pendsylvania Paylroad
M. Kk. Reeves
Pughs
Philadelphia
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania Predicted
Weather forecast from Washington reports for August 14. Eastern Pennsylvania may see partly cloudy skies with southerly winds. Western Pennsylvania faces likely showers Wednesday night with light breezes.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Penneylvania
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Griffin
Pennsylvania Light Artillery
Sheridan
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Hastings
Borden, Burgcon
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Rev. Anderson
Mrs. Miles
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Eiver
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Manzanillo
Santiago de Cuba
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Ita
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England
Whitney
Comment of the Prera
Republican County Committee
Scranton
Camp Alger
Iloilo
Cebut
Wildman
Moto Hollo
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Labuan
Holla
Pitaan
Punay
Manilla
Australia
Zafiro
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