President calls council of war on war plans at White House
Washington reports the president convened a council of war to review conditions and adjust future campaign plans. Secretary Long announced Admiral Sampson would detach ships to join Commodore Watson as the eastern squadron heads for a rendezvous off the Spanish coast.
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Council of War
White House
Long
Sarpeon
Watson
Caervera
Town
Oregon
Newark
Dixie
Yankee
Yosemite
Coliers Averend
Cassius
Caesar
Leonidas
Justin
Delmonico
Lows
Sampson
New York
Hampton Roads
President Flees Revelation Annex Mawali Tension
Washington July 7 The president fled the revelation about annexing Mawali amid rising tensions and political fallout. Security and foreign policy circles debate the implications of the action and its legality.
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Washington
Mawali Altem
War History of a Day
Admiral Bampeon ordered to sail with the Oregon Iowa Newark and three cruisers for Spain. President McKinley signs annexation of Hawaii at 7 p m. Princeton first trip led by Commander Emmet. Dewey reports troops housed at Cavite and Aguinaldo claims presidency. Four heavy batteries ordered to Shafter. Starving residents beg for food as exchanges reach Amoreortean. light news good.
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Bampeon
Commodore Watton
Spain
Oregon
Iowa
Newark
M'Kinley
Hawaii
Princeton Maken
Illness in the Army Reported Upward Trend at Hospitals
General Shafter's headquarters report improved hospital conditions with forty ambulances in service and many empty tents. One hundred sick in the invalid hospital mainly diarrhoea and yellow fever, while refugees from Santiago face destitution and await limited food supplies. The French and Portuguese consuls seek relief efforts in Spanish territory as Pando's forces near Manzanillo.
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Port Antonio
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago
Fl Caney
Spain
Pando Jre
Manzanillo
Jurarua
Monterey at Honolulu Arrives Amid Welcomes and Repairs
Honolulu June 24 and July 1 reports describe the steamship China and the Zealandia among arriving vessels from San Francisco. The Monterey faced a heavy northwest swell and required tow by the Brutus with coal aboard. Aboard were casualties from Nebraska volunteers, and the Brutus captain ordered surf boats and Hawaiians to man them for at sea coal transfers. Ships departed for Manila with repairs noted.
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Manila
Zealandia
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George Geddes
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City Troop Heads to Camp Hastings via Harrisburg
City troop of Philadelphia Sheridan troop Tyronne and Governor's troop of Harrisburg travel from Camp Hastings to Falla Church. A crowd of about 4000 Harrisburg citizens greets the cavalry at the depot as Adjutant General Stewart and officials offer greetings. Provisions are loaded for the men to eat on the way to Camp Alger. They depart at 2145 amid cheers.
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Camp
Alger
Bugler Frank Taylor Dies of Typhoid at Camp Thomas
Bellefonte Pa July 7 Frank Taylor regimental bugler of the Fifth Pennsylvania died at Camp Thomas Chickamauga this morning of typhoid fever after two weeks illness. He was a popular young man from Bellefonte and his funeral Saturday will be marked as the most imposing since Governor Curtin's funeral.
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Frank Taylor
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Camp Thomas
Chickamauga
Andrew Grege Curtin
Dewey reports US troops in Cavite and Aguinaldo proclaims republic
Admiral Dewey cables from Cavite that US forces have landed and are kept comfortably housed on Luzon island. Insurgents remain active as Aguinaldo declares himself president of the revolutionary republic on July 1.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dewey Cavite
Hong Kong
United States
Cavite
Luson Island
Aguinside
The
Revolutionary Republic
Dewey
Governor Hastings appoints Fourth Pennsylvania regiment officers
Harrisburg July 7 Governor Hastings announced promotions and appointments in the Fourth regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Edward Mayhumer of York County named first lieutenant to fill the vacancy left by the late John C. Hints William H Sands of Berks County named second lieutenant Walter B McCaskey of Luzerne County named second lieutenant to complete the officer roster
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Pennsylania Volunteer Infantry
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Werks County
Fiest
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William H. Sands
Berks
Walter B. McCaskey
Lilliuater
Spanish Schooner Allito Captured Near Capo Popa
The small Spanish schooner Allito loaded with lumber hardwood chickens pig and provisions was captured by the auxiliary gunboat Bugle and brought to port today. The capture occurred on Tuesday January east of Capo Popa, near Pinos.
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Key Wert
Fla
Capo Popa
Pinos
Formal exchange of Lieut Hobson and crew at Santiago harbor
The Merrimac rescuers Hobson and seven seamen were formally exchanged and received by U S Cavalry and Western troops in Santiago. Crowds cheered as Hobson greeted riders of the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry, with officers and soldiers welcoming him heartily and urging restraint on salutes. He thanked those present, spoke of his captivity with dignity, and planned a full report to Admiral Sampson before commenting further on the Merrimac incident.
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Cuba
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Garcia
Santiago
Gomea
Associated Prean
Jaragua
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Wanda
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Jamaica
Hobson
Bandago Harbor
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Maine
Metrimac
New York
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Holton
Jararua
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Bhafter
Proes
Hoheen
Sainthigo Harbor
Hampnen
Merrimac
Greensboro Alabama Celebrates Richmon Hobson Exchange News
A telegraph boy delivers the telegram to James Hobson in Greensboro announcing Richmond Hobson’s exchange and return from the Merrimac voyage. The town halts as residents react with joy and speculation on the hero’s arrival before Mrs Hobson and family.
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Ala
Telegraph Company
James M. Hobson
Lauriie
Associated Presse
Richmond
Santiago
Greensboro
Spanish Cabinet Meets in Madrid as Sagasta Poised to Lead
Madrid reports a July 7 cabinet session lasting three hours presided by the queen regent. A second ministerial meeting was to follow with Premier Sagasta in charge. Newspapers warn of possible international tensions if the United States bombs Spanish forts. Dispatches claiming the Reina Mercedes was destroyed at Santiago harbor are doubted as the ship is viewed as a non navigable hulk. Some argue Spain sank it to block the harbor entrance.
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Madrid
Sagasta
Santiago de Cuba
Heavy artillery orders set to ship for Santiago
Washington, July 7. Four heavy batteries ordered to depart immediately for transport to Tampa for use at Santiago. Batteries K of the Seventh at Willers Point, D of the Fourth at Fort McHenry, Md., and H and K of the Second at Fort Adams Rhode Island. Bush orders issued to each battery. departure expected today.
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General Shafter
Tampa
Santiago
Willers Point
Fort McHenry
Fort Adams
Rhode Island
Prolonging the Agony in Madrid
A Spanish minister after cabinet meetings said if Admiral Cervera had escaped, Spain would seek peace, but the destruction of the fleet requires continuing the war to avoid cowardice. Havana dispatches report enthusiastic desire to maintain the war effort.
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Cervera
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Havana
Senate confirms most nominations in executive session
Washington July 7 The senate in executive session today confirmed most nominations with no opposition and planned to reconvene tomorrow to take up opposed confirmation items. Included were postmasters William M. Cochin at Duttole Edgard Graft at Blakeville William Dobinton at Freeton Robert J. Henderson at Phoenixville R M Hunt at Blouvidate and Samuel Kent at Pon Argyl
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Tlac Lomorrow
Cates
Followig
Pennsylvania
William M. Cochin
Duttole
Edgard. Graft
Blakeville
William Dobintton
Freetom
Robert J. Henderson
Phoenixville
Innocent War Victims Flee Caney Seeking Aid
Refugees from Caney near Santiago de Cuba pour into the town seeking food and safety as their homes are abandoned under bombardment threats. General Shafter opens limited rations after Red Cross offers aid. Spanish volunteers and consuls monitor movements and possible mutiny among refugees.
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Jamaica
Bantage
Forden Wood
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San Luis
Santiago May Surrender Threat Grows
News dispatch from 1898 reports Spanish commander General Toral considering capitulation as American warships advance. General Shafter informed him of the destruction of the Spanish fleet and cooperation with the army to take Santiago de Cuba. Food and ammunition in short supply and reports say General Pando heads toward Havana.
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Shafter
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Pando
Havana
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Blanco
Madrid
Santiigo
General War Leaders Review At Washington
The morning edition reports war leaders meeting in Washington to review the Bantingo de Cuba situation and the non combatants. Comrades Hobwon and others are noted as changes. Local notes include an annual meeting of the Homeopathic Medical Society and a brief on the Bourgogne wreck.
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Washington
O'Boyle
The
Homeopathic Medical Society
Thieves Loot Schmide Brothers Jewelers in New Castle
In New Castle on July 7 thieves entered Schmide Brothers Jewelers from the rear and took about 6000 dollars worth of diamonds and jewelry. They escaped, leaving gems scattered across the street.
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New Castle
Schmide Brothers
William Curies Sentenced for Fatal Action in Maryland Regiment
Tampa delivers a military sentence for William Curies who caused the death of Jerome Ostervamp of the Fifth Maryland regiment. He receives one death’s imprisonment at Fort Thomas, forfeiture of all pay, and a dishonorable discharge.
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Tampa
Fla
William Curies
Jerome Ostervamp
Maryland
Fort Thomas
Senate Pas ses Will Grant Corbin Major General Rank
In Washington July 7 the senate passed a bill conferring the rank pay and allowance of a major general on Adjutant General Corbin after a debate in which critics charged political favoritism. Supporters praised his battlefield and official record, with unanimous consent for consideration and no division on final passage.
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Corbin
Senate
Sewell
Rep
N. J
Pettus
Dem. Alu
Messrs. Bate
Pascoe
Bacon
Democrate
Hale
Foraker
General Corbin
Wounded at Key West List Names Two Sixth Cavalry Men
Adjutant General Corbin received a list of 146 wounded from Shafter’s army brought to Key West by the transport Froquo is. Private James A. Austin and Private John Marks, both in the Sixth Cavalry, are regarded as the only serious cases.
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Cliva Barton
George Kennan
Red Cross Society
Washington
Corbin
Weather Forecast for Five Regions
July 7 forecast shows easter to southeast winds across eastern Pennsylvania and the mid states. Western Pennsylvania and New York expect light southerly winds with slightly warmer conditions and a few showers in places.
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New York
Middle States
New England
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