Movements of General Miles in Puerto Rico landing plans
Washington reports no official word on General Miles movements before tomorrow as troops gather at Porto Rico rendezvous. He may land if coast forces are light, supported by artillery from the convoy. others from Tampa Charleston Chickamauga ships and naval orders push the expedition toward Porto Rico by week’s end amid weather and supply considerations.
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Washington
War Department
Miles
Porto Rico
Tampa
Charleston
Naval
Chickamauga
Brooke
Hampton Roads
General Shafter Praises Troops After Cuban Victory
General orders praise the U S Army for the campaign against Buntingo in Cuba. The report details surrender of Spanish forces, capture of stores, destruction of the Sywinish fleet, and heavy sacrifices. It notes Barquisim, Siboney, Lin Quasinn, Revilla, and Santingo de Cuba, with 12000 prisoners and 1254 wounded in the siege.
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United States
Santiago de Cuba
Ogeneral
Buntingo
Comomvanding
Beizing
Balquiri
Siboney
Lin Quasinn
Revilla
Santingo de Cuba
Sevilla
Cancy
San Juan
Cuba
Bert
Campaden
Bandago de Cuba
Santines de Cuba
Ry Eomand
Shatter
E. J. McClernayd
Don Carlos Heads for Britain with Molly Piall Pact Dispatch
A Hruswells dispatch reports Don Carlos the Spanish pretender has hurriedly left for Britain with a band. The move follows claims of a Molly Piall pact as tension rises in Loncen on July 24.
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Loncen
Don Carlos
Hruswells
Molly Piall
Bwii
Hobson Plans to Raise Spanish Cruiser Colon
Lieutenant Hobson met with Assistant Secretary Allen and Navy officers in Washington to discuss lifting the Spanish cruiser Colon. Wrecking firm Merritt and Chapman will send pontoons air bars and compressed air gear to Santiago within three days to attempt the salvage before a potential cyclone. Secretary Long called the plan feasible, noting it uses novel wrecking methods and unusual air equipment, and Hobson will supervise operations from Santiago.
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Washington
Hobson
New York
Wth
Allen
Bradford
Navy Department
Merritt & Chapman Wrecking Company
Santiago
Long
Ieutenant
Uto Arrives in Charleston For Cuban Labor Transport
The transport steamer Uto reached Charleston from New York and was stopped at quarantine after sailing from Mexican ports. It will carry five hundred black laborers to Cuba for wharf and road building and take on supplies and stores left by Transport No. 1. The ship asked the health department for permission to proceed up the harbor, which may be granted tomorrow.
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Shafter
Santiago
Garcia
Himelf
War Department
Cty
Cuba
Bantingo
Shatter
Charleson
D. C
Charleston
New York
Uto
Uta
Health Department
Ity
Car Barn Fire Destroys 36 Cars in Pittsburg
At Franke town and Penn avenues the car barn of Consolidated Traction burned in the early hours. The fire gutted the structure with thirty six cars destroyed and an estimated loss around 176000, insured. The origin is listed as mysterious, with only walls remaining after the blaze.
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Pittsburg
Consolidated Traction Company
Franke,town and
Penn Avenues
Cuban Protest Letter Seeks Cuban Sovereignty in Santiago
Reported protest letter drafted by Arms, Cuba correspondent, asks President McKinley to recognize Cuban sovereignty in Santiago de Cuba. Letter praises US help, urges occupation to end with Cuban self government. notes unarmed entry allowed, planned Spanish troop embarkation, and limited cavalry surrender.
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Santiago de Cubs
Santiago
United States
Santiago de Cuba
Cuntillo
Garcia
Shafter
Florida Cuban expedition member quotes Gomez message
Lieutenant Charles Fritol of the Cuban army from Jacksonville recounts a meeting with General Gomez aboard the Flor ida expedition ship. Gomez says the only man with authority is President McKinley and promises Cuban forces will cooperate with the Americans.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Charles Fritol
Florida
Cuba
Gomer
Gomez
Peace Efforts Fail Amid McKinley Impulsive War Pressure
Madrid dispatch notes government peace efforts meet heavy hurdles. Ministers blame President McKinley’s impressionable nature, swayed by friends and hawkish lawmakers. Some say he leans toward reasonable terms, others push for conquest to prove American military power to Europe.
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Tendon
Madrid
Daily News Telegraphing Sunday
McKinley
Europe
United States
War History of a Day and Military Moves Abroad
General Bhafter praises his troops for heroism before Santiago. Spanish transports near Algeciras report no material. Fever cases reach ninety nine at Bhafter’s camp before Bandigo. Carlist chiefs depart Spain. Jebsif Bchley, peace advocate, returns from Paris. A document circulates in Santiago urging removal of Spaniards from office. General Augusti reports American plans against Manila. Don Carlos departs Brussels for Switzerland.
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Turer
Bhafter
Bandigo
Spain
Jebsif Bchley
Milwaukee
Paris
Santiago
Jessie Cal led Home from Madrid Peace Mission
Jessie Schley, daughter of Charlie Schley of Milwaukee, travels from Paris to Madrid to interview cabinet members on a humanitarian peace plan. The Schleys oppose her route to Washington to meet McKinley. her father orders her return home, labeling her zeal as excessive. The Carlist leaders are reportedly leaving Spain.
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Madrid
Paris
Spain
Mise Jessie Schley
Peace Society of Parte
Jeane Schiny
Charlies Schley
Milwaukee
Comipodore Schley
Daugh
Manila Attack Reported as Impending from Madrid
A Madrid dispatch cites General Augusti, captain general of the Philippines, telegraphing to the government that Americans are about to attack Manila and grave events are impending.
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Augusti
Manila
London
Madrid
Philippines
Fevers in Camp Near Santiago Reported by Shafter
A Washington dispatch notes 306 fever cases in the camp before Santiago with four deaths. Yellow fever appears mild compared with malaria and dengue, though some clear yellow fever cases exist. General Shafter’s report lists several recent deaths from typhoid and malarial fever among Illinois and other infantry units.
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Washington
Corbin
Santiago
Shafter
A. A. Washington
Daniel A. Stone
First
Illinois Infantry
Bergeant J. Blair
Twelfth Infantry
William Ponenek
Garratt Loarneshok
Company 1
Second Infantry
Troops Surrender Update Shows Higher Spanish Yield
Washington reports at midnight that surrender figures exceeded earlier estimates with 3.0 percent of Spanish troops and 2 volunteer guerillas surrendering. Three thousand arms were turned in, with parole issued and troops to return home after receiving rations.
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Santiago
Haiti
Washington
Miley
San Luis
Palma Soriana
Toral
San Lute
Guantinamo
Sagua
Baracoa
Jened
Shafter
Red Cross Relief Work in Santiago de Cuba Progresses
The State of Texas steamer distribution to Santiago de Cuba shows growing relief. Eight hundred rations were handed out yesterday and supplies continue to meet immediate needs. Red Cross agents, aided by free storage, now run the soup kitchen and feed stevedores with rations while provisions reach soldiers and hospitals.
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Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
State of Texas
Santiago
Red Cross
Red Cros
Elwell
State of
Texas
Red Cram# society
United
Kenney Jury Still Out In Dover Bank Case
In Wilmington Delaware July a jury did not render a verdict in the case of United States Senator Kenney charged with aiding and abetting Teller Boggs in the embezzlement of funds from the First National Bank of Dover. The jury retired on Friday and Judge Pradford readied the courthouse without word from the panel.
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Wilmington
Del
United States
Kenney
First National Bank of Dover
Pradford
Havana News Tells of Blockade War and People’s Aid
In Havana July 23, after heavy rain the city endures tropical sun as locals tire of blockading ships. Parks and theaters fill with war references, kitchens for the poor feed thousands, and insurgents clash in the provinces while Spanish troops vow to defend the capital. News from Manzanillo and Isabella de Jagua notes American forces, bombardment attempts, and local defenses. The city braces for Saint days as batteries ready salutes and ships lie offshore.
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Havana
Havine
United States
Tacon
la Dame Aux Callas
Margareta
Borgona
Senora Louisa Martines Casado
San Felipe
Santo Domingo
Parrado
Cuba
J. de Gilinsky
Ponkelmeofft
George Boudese
Blanto
Santa Clara
Matanzas
Pinar del Rio
Othero
Minar Vel Rilo
Manguas
Manruak
Naval
Manzanillo
Isabella de Jagua
Manillan
Haevana
Sebastopol
Marikos
Reizna
Othe City
Tropa
Spain
Santiago
Morning World War Briefs and Local News Snapshot
The page offers general war notes from army and navy sources with international dispatches from a Spanish correspondent. It reports a protest in Santiago, a group of Klondiker arrivals, church stock-tade tensions, a dying rail laborer, editorials, and a light local primer section with Scranton community mentions.
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Army
Navy Departmenta
Santiago Cutantro Ethe
Insurgents Attack Cuban Town as U S Forces Land
A Has san telegram says insurgents attacked Gibara in Santiago de Cuba province and withdrew after a protracted fight leaving many insurgents dead or wounded. A separate Wapatoh report notes American troops landing at Calamalaven and shelling Galamolucoa with warships.
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Manterola
Havana
Minnxaniilo
Fcrce
Manzanito
Manganillo
Havina
Arroyo Mondo
Candelaria
Pinar del Rio
Madr
Hassan
Gibara
Santiago de Cuba
Calamalaven
New York Quota Nearing Completion Under Second Call
New York reports the quota of three regiments under the second call will be completed after the arrival of two more companies. The three batteries requested are expected to reach within ten days.
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New York
Ump Black
Sick at Atlanta Port McPherson care for troops
One hundred and fifty troops reached Atlanta on July 21 and were immediately admitted to the government hospital at Port McPherson for care. The arrival from Danny Thomas was noted as they received treatment on site.
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Atlanta
Danny Thomas
Government Hospital
Port McPherson
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania and New York regions
Forecasts indicate partly cloudy conditions with increasing clouds and possible showers and thunderstorms in western Pennsylvania. East of New York and New England area expected hot, sultry weather with higher temperatures and fresh winds from the east.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
New York
Sintex
New England
Revere
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