Troops at Camp Alger under debate amid White House talks
General Graham and Butler visited Secretary Alger in Washington seeking troop movements for the Second corps. Alger said no definite plans exist for Camp Alger forces and decisions hinge on days ahead. Butler hinted a push for Graham’s command to Porto Rico or another field, while Gobin received a gold mounted sword from his former staff.
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WAR Department
Aiger
Gobin
Camp Alger
Graham
Butler
Davin
Washinton
Alger
War Room
White House
Second Corps
Porto Rico
National Guard
Millar
Oakford
Mele
Harrisburg
McKinles
San Jin An
Caney
Rilo Boece
Mataungie
Bamernida
Matangas
Pelon
Sonamarda
Ines
Alfonso XII
Cienfuegos
Alfonse Ats
Isle of Pines
Havana
Wis
Mariel
Fred Wen
Alfenno Xit
Beruntini echo visitors at Camp Alger parade and shows
A large Beruntini echo delegation visited Camp Alger Virginia for a National Educators' association event. They watched a dress parade and cheered troops, with bands and entertainments at Company C and D. The Third Virginia regiment joins General Graham's brigade and will march toward Cabin John, avoiding cavalry actions.
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Alger
Beruntini Echo
Loniere
Margaret van Camp
County Recorder's Office
Kreese
Fellows
Potomac
Tneone
Cabin John Brides
Gebl
Graham
Virginia
Gahin
War letter from Parsons man recounts Santiago siege events
A Parsons resident Benjamin Sheerer writes of his brother W J Sheerer in New York’s 71st infantry detailing marching, mountain fighting, water shortages, and food rations near Santiago. The note mentions casualties, relief efforts, and hopes of ending the campaign by week’s end. Also notes Col Charles Wikoff’s death and local fund efforts to honor him.
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Benjamin Sheerer
Parsons
W. J. Sheerer
New York Volunteere High Army Corpe
Santiago
Bilboney
Cua
Ben
Rooevel
Rough
Mernine
Uncle Sam
Siotiago
Tim
Fifth Army
Cuba
Kasten
Daily Express
Charles A Wikoff
Bantiago
Romaine
Wikoff
Sorrow Over Cervera Defeat and Cuban War Updates
Havana reports a Spanish fleet loss off Santiago on July 6 1898. Captain General Blanco rewards landers at Cayo Dieza and Brigadier Beccarioe arrives at Santiago with reinforcements. Civil authorities cancel a July 10 festival for free kitchens as mobilization and relief efforts continue.
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Havana
Produce, Money and Stock Exchanger
Cervera
Blanece Bas
Cayo Diedra
Mitanzas
Beccarioe
Santiago
Manxanillo
First Instalment of War Prisoners Arrive at Portmouth Harbor
The St Louis with 746 Spanish prisoners including 34 officers reaches Portmouth harbor after leaving Guantanamo July 6. Admiral Cervera and Captain Hullate are ill. most prisoners are wounded or exposed. Health officials report no contagious disease and guard detail includes Marines from Brooklyn and Marblehead. Annapolis prepares housing for captives at Goldsborough Row with nine buildings allocated for officers and cadets.
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Cruiher
Cervera
Hulate
Vizcaya
Santiago
Tue
A. W. Chesterton
St. Louis
Towle
Brooklyn
Berdal
Marblehead
St. Louie
Guantanamo
Eet
Eabin
Santhigo
Sampson
Navy Department
Ceorgora
Ensign Palmer
Annapolis
P. H. Cooper
Naval Academy
Admini Cervera
Santings de Cuba
Goldsnborough
Academy
Railroad Man The Whole Story Told by His Wife
A Bennett Pennsylvania mother recounts her six year old son’s measles illness turning into persistent symptoms. After urging from coworkers, the railroad man’s advice to use Hood’s Sarsaparilla led to a complete recovery after three bottles. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised as the best medicine.
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Hood
J. Monten
Bennett
Legacy of a Civil War Leader Remembered in Letters
An obituary style note recalls a South Bethlehem figure who earned many honors in his military career. It praises his hard service, leadership of a brigade, and the insignia he wore including the silver eagle and brigadier star.
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Usetess
South Bethlehem Star
Otis Awaits Developments on Manila Transport Plans
Major General Otis waits for movements regarding ships Peru and City of Pueblo bound for Manila. First New York volunteers arrive Tuesday and may be sent to Honolulu for permanent station, with possible reassignment of the Eighth California regiment. Admiral Miller expects to sail for Honolulu aboard the Philadelphia around July 20.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Otis
Peru
City of Pueblo
Manila
Othe
New York
California
Hawaiian Islands
Cuba
Affaire
Miller
Philadelphia
Prisoner Quarters for Spanish Officers Voiced in Academy
The text describes living arrangements for Spanish naval officers in the academy quarters during session. It notes two officers per room with beds, wardrobes, a central table and improved gas burners. Front rooms overlook parade grounds and harbor views while rear windows show Bevern river. A marine guard of forty will patrol.
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Whick
Annaypolis
Sancestic
Chesanoake
Bevern
Bomb hits Indiana crew survives fierce July bombardment
The Indiana received a mortar bomb during the July 4 bombardment near Santiago. The shell tore through the deck into the ward room but struck no one, failing to ignite a fire as officers and sailors quickly quelled the blaze.
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Associated Prew
Santiago
Cynthia
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Kingston
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