Porto Rico Expedition Buys Time for Final Prep
Washington reports a pause as the Porto Rican expedition and General Miles eastern squadron await complete preparations. News notes delays in securing convoys, concerns over treaty relations, and updates on Dewey in Manila plus a favorable bid climate for transporting Santiago Spaniards to Cadiz.
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Washington
War and Navy Departments
Watson
Miles
Santiago
General Miles
Porto Rico
Department
Bids Opened for Transporting Spanish Troops to Spain
The Spanish Trans-Atlantic Company and others bid to move 1,000 officers and 24,000 enlisted men from Santiago de Cuba to Cadiz or another port. Offers ranged from all-troops carriage at $90,000 to per-officer and per-enlisted rates, with some bidders limiting portions of the force.
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War Department
Santiago
Cadiz
Spanish Steamship Company
Department
Greenleaf
Alger
Duffield
Spain
New York
Quartermaster's Department
Army
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Washington
Prisoner transport contract awarded to Spanish Trans-Atlantic link
The contract to transport the homebound Spanish prisoners of Santiago has been awarded to J. M. Cobaliog of New York, representing the Spanish Trans-Atlantic company.
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Washington
Santiago
J. M. Cobaliog
New York
Trans-Atantic Company
No Peace Yet In Spain Peace Talks Unconfirmed
London July 20 officials from the Spanish embassy and the British foreign office, along with U S Ambassador John L Hay, have no news confirming reports of a Spanish cabinet move to sue for peace. Madrid dispatches late today also do not mention such a decision.
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London
Offce
United States
John L. Hay
Spaniel
Madrid
Spanish Prisoners Arrive Aboard Harvard Off Annapolis
The luxury cruiser Harvard reached the harbor soon after sunset with additional Spanish officers in custody aboard. The tender Standish transferred them to the naval yard for processing and detainment.
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Annapolis
Harvard
Isoners
United States
Standish
Naval Acaud
Open Cuban Legation Statement Aims to Align with Shafter Plan
The Cuban Legation declared readiness to accept General Shafter's program for Santiago as proper awaiting higher approval. Officials say forthcoming instructions to Cuban generals in the field may prevent actions jeopardizing US Cuban relations.
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War Department
Shafter
Santiago
Feld
Garcia
Gomez
Standish Prisoners Reunite With Brothers At Wharf
Prisoners arriving aboard the Standish were warmly embraced by their officer brothers at the wharf last Saturday. The reunion brought tears as the men shared a feast in the mess room with Commander White present. The newcomers, scantily clad in white duck fatigue uniforms, joined the group for supper and camaraderie.
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Emy Wharf
White
Transport Lujairs and Neuces Arrive at Tampa With 600 Troops
General Miles reported to the War Department that transports L Ampisas and Neuces arrived at Tampa carrying about 600 men including District of Columbia engineers and an artillery battery. He notes ten transports are with him awaiting naval convoy and reports exhausted troops and some horses dying after embarkation.
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Miles
Tampa Bay
Shafter
Navy Department
Sampson
Washington
War Department
Tampa
Lampisas
Neuces
District of Columbia
Cuban general Garcia reported dead by Kingston cable
A Kingston Jamaica cable to the Evening Post says that Cubans arriving from Biboney report General Garcia dead.
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New York
Kingston
Jamaica
Eoening Post
Biboney
Garcia
Madrid dispatch hints at ministry shakeup and Polavieja rise
London July 21 report from the Madrid correspondent notes that unity brings quicker progress. It states the queen will seriously consider a ministry change and that General Polavieja is regarded as the likely successor or rising figure.
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London
Madrid
Daily
Mall Ways
Polavieja
War History of a Day
Death of famed Cuban General Garciale reported Blanco denies authorizing the surrender of Santiago General Toral to be court-martialed Four thousand troops under General Wilson sail for Porto Rico All parties in Spain unite against the throne Berlin papers object to the postponement of espotore
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Garciale
Blanco
Santiago
Toral
Wilson
Porto Rico
Spain
Berlin
Sagasta and Correa Say Philippine War News Is Favorable
Madrid reports Senor Sagasta and War Minister Correa that insurgents show lukewarm hostility and that Spanish forces gain ground. Captain General Augustin cites heavy enemy losses and readiness to fight to the death as officers arrive from Mataro. Blanco says local enthusiasm favors resistance to Yankees. American ships lie off Manzanillo awaiting orders.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Correa
Philippines
Augustin
Monet
Matabebe
Cantala
Blanco
Arolas
Havana
Manzanillo
Bright Return Mood In Santiago De Cuba Harbor
A July 19 dispatch from Santiago de Cuba describes a postwar revival with over thirty U.S. steamers in or near the harbor, bustling markets, unloading shipments, and open stores under General McKibben. Clara Barton is distributing relief, and American soldiers purchase souvenirs including medals and crosses.
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Associated Press
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago
Trades Andusiness Houses
McKibben
Germany Is Friendly With United States Says AP Dispatch
Washington reports from official quarters show no new basis for war time Philippines tensions with Germany. Recent communications between governments are described as decidedly friendly and reflect confidence in Germany's neutrality. Both nations seek to keep their long standing friendship unbroken despite the war in Europe and the Spain conflict.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States
Germany
Philippines
Spain
Governor appoints forest reservations commission members
Heattisburg July 21 Governor Hastings named Dr J. T. Rothrock of West Chester Major Isaac B. Brown of Corry Dr George G Groff of Lewisburg and Albert Lewis of Wilkes Barre to oversee the Pennsylvania forest reservations and manage the state program.
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Heattisburg
Hastings
J. T. Rothrock
West Chester
Isaac B. Brown
Corry
George G. Groff
Lewisburg
Albert Lewis
Wilkes-Barre
State Forestry Reservation Commission
Pennsylvania
Shoe Dealers Fair in New York Company Assets Show
Magovern and Thompson Bros, wholesale show dealers, assigned today. The firm, one of the oldest in the mile shoe trade of the city, has estimated MW abilities at 75.00 and assets at 150000.
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New York
Magovern
Thompson Bros
Thin City
French to the Rescue in Madrid July
Advices from the Philippine Islands report natives are ill treating about four thousand Spanish prisoners. It is hoped that the friendly offices of the French government will rescue many of the Spaniards.
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Madrid
Philippine Islands
Almodovar del Rio
Affalre
Balearic Islands
General Toral
Order Restored at Santiago
Washington reports the U S occupation of Santiago will implement impartial administration with military rule. Taxes on imports shift to favor non Spanish goods, reducing prices and revenue allocations, while tobacco export tax remains under review for impact. Cuban cooperation remains weak, but open hostilities are unlikely.
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Washington
Santiago
United States
Spain
Garcia
Expedition sails for Porto Rico under General Wilson
Charleston crowds of about 40 000 bid farewell as Major General Wilson leads the free expedition to Porto Rico with the Second and Third Wisconsin regiments the Sixteenth Pennsylvania and two companies of the Sixth Illinois aboard transports Grand Duchess No 20 and No 21 The first brigade of the First division First army corps carries vast supplies and mules with loading finished after days of rush orders crowds cheered as ships cleared the docks and headed toward Forty Rico.
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Charleston
D. C
Miles
Porto Rico
Wilson
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Tilinois
Massachusetts
Santiago
First Army Corps
National Aire
Rico
General Toral Faces Court Martial Over Surrender
Reports state the surrender occurred without full knowledge of the place involved, prompting a court martial for General Toral to determine accountability and responsibility for the action and its consequences.
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Toral
Greeley Seals Cuban Cables Isolating Havana From Madrid
General A W Greeley ordered his officers in Santiago to seal the three cables to Cienfuegos cutting Havana off from Madrid. The isolation leaves General Blanco unable to reach Madrid except by the censored Key West line. Cipher dispatches between Blanco and Spain drifted into the U.S. but never reached their destination. The move marks another victory for Greeley and U S authorities.
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Washington
A. W. Greeley
Santiago
Cienfuegos
Havana
Madrid
Key West
United States
Santiago-Clenfuezos
Blanco
Blenco
Hie
General Greeley
Spain's Cowardice Criticized by The Times
The Times rebukes the Spanish government for moral cowardice accusing it of masking mismanagement by blaming General Toral. It argues Spain cannot expect aid from Cuba or European powers and notes Commodore Watson's squadron arrival would trouble Bells and others. It questions Blanco and Toral's ability to resist hunger and highlights Spain's fragile stance toward America and Manila.
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London
the Times
Toral
Spain
Cuba
Blanco
Spaniards Unite Against Throne Turmoil
Madrid and London reports describe a united Spanish coalition opposing the government over constitutional suspension. Carlist leadership vows readiness for action as authorities in Madrid tighten controls and peace talks seem unlikely.
Living Heroes of Confederacy Cheered at Atlanta Rally
Ten thousand veterans filled Piedmont park to honor Confederate dead and living at a July gathering in Atlanta Georgia. General John B Gordon and General Charles E Hooker spoke, praising Confederate services and debating secession questions while Governor Atkinson welcomed attendees.
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Gordon, Hooker
Atlanta
Piedmont Park
Spain
John B. Gordon
Cary Evans
Georgia
William Jones
Collier
Thomas B. Felder
W. A. Hamphill
Atkinson
United States
Charles E. Hooker
Missgelppi
Hooker
Gordon
Kent
Apromattox
Grant
Misyvine Sipps
Jefferson Davis
National Cemetery
Arlington
Robert KE. Lee
George Washington
Committee On
Spain indifferent on peace question during summer
London reports the Times correspondent says the cabinet’s peace decision is unclear and unlikely to come soon. The public appears indifferent as upper classes retreat to summer quarters and lower orders enjoy bullfights and other normal entertainments. Ministers reportedly disagree over peace but deny responsibility for General Toral's surrender at Santiago.
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Straits of Gibraltar
London
Hate
Madrid
Spain
Santiago de Cuba
Mingland
Aples
Mr Aid
the Times Sa
Toral
Santiago
German Commentary Cautions US Action Near Canary Islands
The Kreuz Zeitung warns Washington against overestimating power. It deems sending Commodore Watson to the Spanish coast a political mistake and notes that occupying the Canaries could trigger serious complications, more volatile than the Philippines.
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Berlin
Kreuz Zietung
Washington
Watson
Canaries
Philippines
Weather and War News Mix in Morning Edition
The morning edition reports fair and cooler weather and notes activity at the Army and Navy Departments. It covers regional updates from Scranton and mentions veterans and political groups, plus local business notes and a funeral.
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Sontinga
Alhatta
Court Martial for Toral in Spanish Cuba conflict
Madrid dispatch reports Captain General Blanco saying he did not authorize the capitulation of Bandago de Cuba and confirms a court martial for Toral amid ongoing tensions with the Spanish government.
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Madrid
Santiago de Cubs
General Toral
Shafter
Blanco
Teral
Warmin
Toral
Genereal Toral
Bandago de Cuba
Trotting Stakes Result From Detroit Merchants Meet
The trotting race at Detroit Michigan awarded the $14.44 stake to Directum Kelly after a front running heat by Belle J placed second and Major Crow finished third.
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Detroit
Mich
Merchants’ Ad
Directum Kelly
Heat Time
Ny Belle J
Major Crow
Steamer Locke Arrives Beattie With 100 Passengers
Beattie Washington July 2 The steamer Locke arrived from Bt Michael with 100 passengers and gold estimated at 200. In addition to drafts representing a large amount.
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania and Washington
Forecast for Thursday calls for fair and cooler conditions in Washington with easterly to northerly winds. Western Pennsylvania expected to be cooler with fresh northerly winds and improving conditions.
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Washington
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