Spanish General Begins Surrender Ultimatum Amid Santiago Siege
Washington reports General Shafter warns Toral to surrender by noon or U S forces will bombard Santiago de Cuba with naval support. Dispatches from Madrid note Toral seeking authority to withdraw and surrender ports while Miles assumes command around Santiago. Armistice ends at noon Thursday unless terms are met, with Allied plans to move Spanish troops back to Spain.
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Santiago de Cuba
Washington
Mave
Tora
Trues
Excape
Wenoon
Pisya del Este
Shafter
Wheeler
Toral
Cubs
Soain
Sigred
Amnon
Watson
Spain
Camara
Almodovar de Rio
Blanco
General Toral
Santiago
Associated Press
Playa del Este
Guantanamo Bay
Miles
United States
Manzanillo
Hobonin
Guantanamo
Paracus
Yellow Fever at Santiago
The War Department reports yellow fever cases near Santiago in the field hospital for such patients. On July 11 Lt Col Bone chief surgeon at Shafter's army informed the surgeon general of fourteen cases. Additional cases followed and isolation hospitals will be set up to treat the sick by immune personnel.
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Bone
Shafter
Giseusa
Waiting for War News at White House in July Dispatches
Secretary Alger and Secretary Wilson stayed at the White House until nearly midnight awaiting front line dispatches that did not arrive. Secretary Bliss joined them in the evening and they discussed the yellow fever outbreak. The president and War Secretary express concern, yet officials say the medical corps can handle the disease. rumors suggested General Duffield may be a victim, but no official confirmation is available.
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Washington
Alger
Wilson
White House
Bliss
Duffield
Miles explains why he will not assume command
General Miles, via Kingston, says he has not come to command Shatter and will likely remain a short time. He plans to inspect our lines, study the situation, and not interfere with the camp actions, making this front visit likely his only one.
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Jaragua
Kingston
Jamaica
Miles
Associated Press
Spanish minister cites incendiary projectiles claim
Madrid reports that the Spanish minister of marine has secured proofs that the Americans use incendiary projectiles. The papers discuss retaliatory use in Spanish ports and question whether to protest to other powers.
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Madrid
Cavite
Santiago de Cuba
Sagasta dismisses McKinley peace proposals
Madrid July 12 Senor Sagasta the premier declares that the peace propositions attributed to President McKinley are inadmissible. Ki Epoca contends a Cyplist movement is being prepared and urges the government to occupy the northern provinces by force.
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Madrid
Spanish Spies Afloat Before Embarking Secrecy
Montreal July 13. Mersrs. du Bose and Carranza sailed today on the Dominion line steamer Ottoman. A petty officer and two sailors from the steamer Panama captured at the war's start accompanied them. Carranza shaved his beard and wore a false beard to board.
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Montreal
du Bose
Carranza
Dominion Line
Panama
First Ohio Cavalry Heads to Tampa from Ringgold
Chickamauga Tenn July 13 The First Ohio cavalry broke camp at dawn and began its march to Tampa. The regiment covered nine miles to Ringgold Ga where trains were boarded. No orders yet received for other regiments.
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Chickamauga
Tenn
First
Ohio Cavalry
Tampa
Ringgold
City of Washington Arrives with Wounded Soldiers at Ole Point
Newport News July 14. The steamer City of Washington arrives at Ole Point bearing wounded soldiers from Benilage amid a tense routine to evacuate injured men.
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Kick
Newport Nova
City of
Washington
Ole Point
Benilage
Elok
Senator Hoar on Our Honor at Clark Summer Session
Senator Hoar spoke at Clark University in Worcester opening the sixth annual Summer school addressing “Americanism and American Honor.” He praised national unity after the Civil War and expressed concern over Harvard Professor Norton’s remarks that Americans are trifling and uncultivated marking a critique of national character and education.
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Norton
Harvard
Clark University
Hoar
North
South
United States
England
Horace Walpole
Yale
Cambridge
Bryan Ready For Duty In Nebraska Volunteers
Telegram from William Jennings Bryan reports that Colonel Bryan letters that the Third Regiment Nebraska Volunteers were mustered in and will move soon. The unit will join Major General Fitzhugh Lee’s Seventh Corps on the east coast of Florida once ready.
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Washington
Corbin
William Jennings Bryan
Imaha
Neb
Jats
United States Army
Buff
Morgan
Bryan
Nebraska Volunteers
Fitzhugh Tee
Florida
Republican League Convention Hears Addressed and Campaign
The National League of Republican clubs met in Omaha Nebraska and heard welcomes and President Crawford’s annual address. A telegram congratulating President McKinley was dispatched. Isador Sobol of Erie Pennsylvania leads the Pennsylvania delegates as the likely presidential candidate with strong late support. E N Dingley Colonel W J Stone and J Cookman Boyd are actively campaigning for the post.
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Omaha
Neb
National League of Republican Clubs
Crawford
McKinley
Isador Sobol
Erie
E. N. Dingley
Kalamazoo
Mich
Dingley
Maine
W. J. Stone
California
J. Cookman Boyd
Maryland
Next instalment for Manila ships prepare for voyage
San Francisco July 19. Transports Peru and Pueblo ready to depart Friday. General Otis awaits documentary instructions for garrisoning troops to Honolulu and annexation ceremonies. Troops off Peru and City of Pueblo to break camp 8 am tomorrow. Fifth expedition ships St Paul Rio and Pennsylvania sail July 25 with about 4000 troops.
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San Francisco
Peru
Pueblo
Otis
Honolulu
St. Paul
Rio
Pennsylvania
Beheaded by a train at Okomhoe station near Milwaukee
Mrs Selimmann Sehiiss wife of a retired Detgit merchant met a horrible death at the Okomhoe summer resort station while attempting to cross the track to catch a Milwaukee train. She tripped as the train neared the platform and was run over by the wheels.
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Milwaukee
Selimmann Sehiiss
Detgit
Okomhoe Station
First New York Regiment Arrives in San Francisco
Three companies of the First New York regiment arrived in San Francisco and were greeted by a reception committee of former New York residents at the ferry landing. The soldiers received breakfast before marching to Camp Merritt.
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San Francisco
First
New York Regiment
New York
Caimp Merritt
Hospital Ship Seneca Returns with Wounded Officers
Information from Washington reports the hospital ship Seneca arrived at Fort Monroe from Playa del Bate Cuba with all remaining wounded American officers and seventy other personnel who can be moved safely.
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Suiis
Washington
War Department
Seneca
Playa del Bate
Cuba
Fort Monroe
The
Weather delays St Louis voyage to Annapolis
Portamouth N M July reports the cruiser St Louis did not sail for Annapolis with Spanish prisoner officers due to disturbance weather. Admiral Cervera has quickly felt the New England climate and recovered health.
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Cervera Peele Hatter
Portamouth
N. M
St. Louie
Annapolis
Cervera
New England
Pension Allocation Records From July Issued in Pennsylvania
July pensions issued in Pennsylvania include increases for John N. Hagar in Grover and Bradfoa, and original widows Armina Miller in Goranton and Chester Ilworth in Centermoreland Wyoming. Details note sums from $4 to $10 and changes effective July 1.
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Washington
Sinve
John N. Hagar
Grover
Brad
Armina Miller
Goranton
Chester Iilaworth
Centermoreland
Wyoming
Grand Duchess Delayed by Machinery Breakdowns
Charleston July 1 The Grand Duchess cannot depart for several days due to machinery being out of order. The Sixteenth Pennsylvania and the Wheeonsin will remain until ready or until other ships arrive.
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Charleston, & C
Areaniwr
Sixteeith
Pennsylvania
The
Bee
Wheeonsin
Blanco Almost Succumbs to Despair After Cuban Defeat
Havana reports Governor General Blanco attempted suicide upon learning Admiral Cervera’s squadron had been destroyed. He survived after a struggle and spent days in bed. He then ordered food shipments halted to interior towns as Havana faced dire famine among about 70,000 troops and residents. prices rise. rations shrink. sharks fetch money at harbor.
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Key West
Fla
Havana
Blanco
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Dlepatches
Madrid
Bianco
Arvius
Havonnne
Joseph Pauline Blanco
Morro
United States
Punhoat Bancroft
Cojimar
Baner Ft
Havanese
Havana Harbor
Who Padded This Bill Harrisburg Ledger 1894
Ex State Printer Busch bills Auditor General $16000 for printing the Pennsylvania State College annual report for 1994. Governor Hastings orders payment withheld pending determination of responsibility. College president Dr George W Atherton says objectionable material was inserted without his knowledge or consent.
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Harrisburg
Busch
McCauley
Pennsylvania State College
Hastings
George W. Atherton
Weyler Loses Ground in Spain War Debate
Madrid dispatch says military dictatorship ideas fade as public confidence sours on Campos and Weyler. Weyler has clashed with the government and generals, eroding prestige and widening distrust across factions.
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Coste
London
Madrid
Standard Sagw
Spain
Cui
Marechal Campos
General Weyler
Gcannate
St Louis Ball Club Sold to Edward Hecker
The Post-Dispatch reports the St. Louis baseball club has been sold to Edward Hecker a retired capitalist and principal creditor who with others holds control of the club’s future.
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St. Louis
Bt. Town
Post-Dispatchia Authority
Edward Hecker
Saloon Keeper and Owner Found Dead in Mace Building Room
In New York on July 14 Matthias Fisher a saloon keeper on First Avenue and Frederick Kauffman building owner were found dead in the rear room of the Mace building. Police believe Placher shot Kauffman and then killed himself.
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New York
Matthias Fisher
First Avenue
Frederick Kauffman
Dewn
Placher
Kauffman
Kenney Knew Bogos Guilt and Tried to Pull Him Out
The Kenney trial opened on the third day with testimony about his First National Bank account. Howes testified Kenney’s checks were carried while Boggs was a defaulter, both in the hole together. Kenney knew of the defaulter in October 1895 and aided in moving funds to cover overdrafts.
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Wilmington
Del
United States
Kenney
Delaware
First National Bank of Laver
William N. Bergs
First National Bank
Howes
Bogee
Roges
Bay State Gas
Philadelphia
Three Die In Ra cine Malleable Fire At Wisconsin Plant
A July 1 blaze at Racine Malleable and Wrought Iron plant in Racine Wisconsin destroyed a three story building causing 100000 in losses and three deaths with many injured. The fire started in the varnish room and spread rapidly trapping workers on the third floor. Firefighters confined the flames to the structure despite the large crowd of 100 workers inside. Insurance coverage amounted to 56000.
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Racine, Wis
Racine
Unknown Chicago man slain aboard freight car in Wilmington
The Newark sheriff reports a body found in a through freight car arriving from Jersey City. Papers identify the deceased as H. Bronson BE of Chicago. he was shot through the heart and had likely been dead some time. Police investigation continues with no usable tips at this time.
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Wilmington
Del
Jersey City
H. Bronson
Chicago
Pennsylvania News Notes Overview
A 2 year old, Aaron P. Late of Upper Leacock, fell into a spring and drowned. Governor Hastings names state fire commissioners. A fire destroyed Lith town business section near Beech Creek, with nine children among the losses. Memorial services for Captain Charles W. Gridley were held in Erie with thousands attending. The Chiath Union Alliance holds a ten day convention at Williamsport. A secret Mine Workers convention in Aloomi adopts a wage scale demand with July 8 expected reply.
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Harry W. Late
Upper Leacock Township
Lakcaster County
The
Chiiathu Alliance
Williameport
Vallamont Park
Aloomi
Tne
Ansonville
Chearfield County
Beech Creek
Clearfield
J. M. McDowell
Agg
Charles W. Gridley
Erie
Lakeside Cemetery
Hasiness
Hastings
James W. Correll
Aston
Harry CC. Demuth
Lancaster
Andrew J. Maloney
Philadelphia
Astern
France M. Brooke
William Wayne
Paoli
Henry A. Muhlenburg
Reading
Joel J. Batley
Bumuel & Hartranft
Norristown
Levi G. McCauley
West Cheater
Samuel W. Pennypacker
William J. Latta
Natnall Paulding
Holstein de Haven
Valley Forge Park
Dewey Wins Key Philippine Harbor at Subic Bay
Admiral Dewey reports a decisive American capture of Grande Island and Subic Bay. Raleigh and Concord led a night assault, taking 1,300 Spanish troops, 40,000 rounds, and a Mitrailleuse gun, while German interference via Irene provoked renewed criticism from London to Hong Kong.
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Raleigh and Concord
Aguinaldo
Subic Bay
Isla Grante
Cape Engano
Guam
Dewer
Hong Kong
Cavite
Ateamer Filipinas
Subig
Subie
Grandesland
Manila
Trene
Dewey
Wia
Grande Island
Sable Way
Lauzon
Philippines
Mubig Bay
Reland
Raleigh
Concord
J. B. Coghlan
Cruners
Coghlan
Dodman
Kneppere
Coronel
Spain
Germany
Notable Military Actions Dominate Morning News
Headlines report General Dewey’s forces winning again as Toral faces surrender prospects. Blanco’s strategy to commit BuLelde is noted while officials assess the water supply. A local note covers exams, civic appointments, and a graphic on a major naval battle.
Anglo American league holds inaugural meeting in London
The Anglo American league met at Stafford House with Duke of Sutherland presiding. He said the aim is cordiality between Britain and the United States, separate from politics, to foster constant cooperation and civilization. An executive council was appointed.
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London
Anglo-American League
Stafford House
Duke of Sutherland
Great Britain
United States
America
Lord Brassey
Huujah Empire
Portugal Prepared to Meet Possible Spanish Rise
London dispatch reports that Portugal may act decisively if a Republican uprising in Spain is followed by unrest in Portugal. The government contemplates sending Portuguese troops to the Spanish frontier and mobilizing reserves.
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London
Lisbin
Daily Mail
Spain
Portugal
Soldiers Arrive Wounded From Santiago Flux At Fort Monroe
The transport City of Washington arrived at Fort Monroe at dawn from Santiago de Cuba carrying wounded and sick soldiers. Among them were officers and men from the seventy first New York who fought under General Shafter in the Santiago campaign.
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Shafter
Hetara
Newport News
Chty
Washington
Fort Monroe
Santiose de Cuba
Oteers
Santiago
Seventy-First New York
Troops Sail to Santiago From Tampa Bay
At 1 oclock in the afternoon the transport Neuves sailed from Tampa carrying three troops of cavalry battery B of the heavy artillery an engineering corps and a number of Red Cross nurses bound for Santiago to aid operations and medical support.
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Nore
Shatter
Tampa
Mla
Neuves
Santiago
Dattery
Red Cross
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania and New England
Partly cloudy conditions with a warm es timate for Thursday. East to northeast winds. Rain expected in northern New England with fog along the coast. Temperatures rise slowly amid humidity and fresh easterly breezes.
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Penneylvania
New York
Middle States
New England
Tondus
New
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Pennsylvania Pensions
Reron
Bhinco
Jobbery
Bogos
J. H. Bronson
Pennsylvania News Notes
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Black
William A. Aloson
Litraron Wilson
Isla Grande
Navy Department
Agulnide
Wildman
Admiral Dewey
von Diederichs
Santiago Muat Sormader
Bulelde
General—Department
General Toral Will Burrender
Scranton
Suburbas
Beranton
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