Troops Land in Guanica Porto Rico Operation
United States forces under Major General Nelson A Miles landed at Guanica Porto Rico after a skirmish with Spanish troops. Four Spaniards killed. Americans unharmed. The force moves toward Ponce and then a military road to San Juan with Brooke's units arriving within twenty four hours.
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Port of
Guanica
Porto Rico
Island
St. Thomas
United States
Nelson A. Miles
Army of the United States
Guantanamo Bay
United States Auxiliary
Gloucester
J. Pierpont Morgan
Ponce
San Juan
General Brooke
New Orleans
Annapolis
Cincinnati
Leyden
Wasp
Massachusetts
Higginson
Columbia
Dixie
Yale
Miles
Weasel
Nueces
Lampasas
Comanche
Rita
Unionist
Stillwater
Macon
Specialist
Mona Passage
Brooke
Cape San Juan
Wainwright
Guanica Harbor
Guanica Bay
Huse
Quartermaster Beck
Yeoman
Lacy
Lampusas
Sixth Trinds
Matteo
Yauco
Ponte
San Juan de Porto Rico
San Juan de Porto Meo
Associated Press
Moet
Hobson in Boston greeted by crowds after Santiago fame
Lieutenant Richmond P. Hobson, famed for the Merrimac incident, arrives in Boston on navy business. A large railway crowd blocks his path as he greets admirers and discusses procuring pontoons to assist Admiral Cervera's fleet. He then heads to Morristown, New Jersey, amid further public receptions.
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Boston
Richmond P. Hobson
Santiago
Navy Department
Hobson
Admiral Cervera
New York
Jersey City
Morristown
Funeral for Barney Cohen with Ninth Regiment honors
Barney Cohen of the Ninth regiment was buried with military honors in Wilkes-Barre after dying at Chickamauga. The local Grand Army of the Republic post and Veterans of Foreign Wars assisted in the ceremony and escorted the remains to their final resting place.
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Wilkes-Barre
Barney Cohen
Ninth Regiment
Chickamauga
Grand Army of the Republic
Gambon Urges McKinley for Peace in Spain War
French Ambassador Jules Gambon appeals to President McKinley urging Spain to sue for peace. Four Spaniards killed in land efforts as American troops advance in Porto Rico. Admiral Bampson’s official report to be released by the War Department.
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Jules Gambon
McKinley
Bpain
Bampson
War Department
Europe
M. Jules Cambon
Foraker Urges Retaining Puerto Rico and Philippines
Senator Foraker of Ohio, the lone Republican on the foreign relations panel, said the peace treaty should not forego retained territories. He favored keeping Puerto Rico and the Philippines, granting Cuba independence with future U S annexation by Cuban choice, and doubted returning the Philippines to Spain. He stressed independence earned by Cuban fighters and the need for Senate approval of terms.
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Washington
Foraker
Ohio
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cuba
United States
Hawaii
Spain
Phillippine Islands
Coal Presidents Meet In Secret Summit On Market
In New York on July 26 a secret two hour session of anthracite coal road presidents in the Jersey Central building discussed actions to improve trade. Attendees included Maxwell Jersey Central and Fowler Ontario and Western, with talks of August tonnage curtailment and a move toward higher rates, possibly prompting another joint meeting to broaden representation.
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New York
Jersey Central
Maxwell
Thomas
Erie
Holden
Lackawanna
Walter
Lehich Alley
Fowler
Ontario and Western
Henderson
Philadelphia and
Reading
Oliphant
Delaware and Hudson Coal Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Prohibitionists Endorse Carlisle Candidate for Superior Court
Williamsport Pennsylvania July 26 the prohibitionist state executive committee endorsed Dean William Trickett of Carlisle Democratic nominee for superior court judge They plan a full legislative ticket and to cooperate with other reform parties in the state Chairman Jones declined to discuss fusion with Wanamaker forces Van Valkenburg dismissed fusion talk and predicted Colonel Stones election noting his visit was accidental amid local Republican and prohibition activity
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Williamsport
Dean Wiliam Trickett
Carlisle
Jones
Dr. Swallow
Alan E. A. van Valkenburg
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
van Valkenborg
Colonel Stone
Sanitary Report From Washington July 24 Figures
The War Department released the July 24 sanitary bulletin noting 7 total non fever cases, 138 fever cases, 705 new fever cases and returns to duty. Private Ward Marrs of the Thirty third Michigan died of yellow fever on July 26. Shafter is referenced in the message.
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Santiago
Via
Mayti
Washington
Ward Marrs
Thirty-third
Michigan
Cleveland Races Second Day Quiet by Circuit Meet
Cleveland Ohio July reports show the second day of the crowd circuit meeting produced modest results. Lady of the Manor won the 216 race after Little Smart won the first two heats. Louise Metz swept the 220 trot with Orie and Red Roy taking the remaining heats. Kintawah the California stallion won the 214 pace with Pentland winning the third heat. Best times noted 2.04 2.14 2.07.
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Cleveland
Lady of the Manor
Little Smart
Louise Metz
Firey
Orie
Red Roy
Kintawah
California
Pentland
Third Brigade To Move From Grant’s Army Forces
The Third brigade of the First division, First corps under General Fred 2 Grant has orders to prepare for immediate departure. The unit includes the First Kentucky, Fourth Hainess and Third Kentucky with the Third battalion of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania attached and will depart for Newport News early tomorrow morning.
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Chickamauga National Military Park
First Corps
Fred 2
Grant
Tony
Kentucky
Firth Hainess
Pennsylvania
Newport News
Cumberland Nail and Iron Company Fails in Bridgeton
The Cumberland Nail and Iron Company failed and entered receivership today in Bridgeton New Jersey. Mayor Jony Smutley was appointed receiver as court proceedings cover about half a million dollars in property including the personal estates of senior officers. Robert F Buck president and Chester J Buck vice president held most of the stock.
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Bridgeton
N. J
Cumberland Nail and Iron Company
Jony Smutley
Robert F. Buck
Chester J. Buck
Spain asks for peace as war nears end in Cuba and colonies
Washington reports Spain formally requests peace through France and directly to President McKinley. The Spanish government seeks opening negotiations to end the war, with no specific terms or references to Cuba or Puerto Rico.
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Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Madrid
United States
M. Cambon
White House
Spain
Taidrones
Carolines
Admiral Sampson's Official Report on the Santiago Victory
Admiral Sampson describes the destruction of Cervera's fleet off Santiago de Cuba on July 3. He details the blockade, the Cristobal Colon's fate, and the coordinated actions of Schley, Chadwick, Evans, and other officers. The report praises the blockade success and vessel performances amid heavy naval actions.
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Washington
Admiral Sampson
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Schley
Clark
Oregon
Evans
Battteship Town
Sampson
New York
Santiago Harbor
Siboney
Cott
General Shafter
Brooklyn
Texas
Cristobal Colon
Rio Torquino
Santiago
Bampeson
Cook
Resolute
Chaie
Chadwick
General Miles Land Troops in Port for Peace Effort
Admiral Fampson reports on the arrival of General Miles and his troops to port as part of a peace mission. The ongoing Admiral Sampson update confirms operations are proceeding.
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Santiago
Morro
Massachusetts
Guantanamo
Cervera
Spain
Buea
Miles
Porta Rican
Fampson
Navy report on ships and wrecks likely to be saved
A formal naval dispatch discusses the fate of vessels involved in a disaster and the chances of saving some while wrecking the rest. The board’s report will be forwarded promptly to the Navy Department for consideration.
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Tures
WT. Sampson
United States Naval Force
North Atlantic Station
Commodore Schley Praises Crew After Santiago Engagement
In a report on the destruction of Cervera's vessels, Schley commends Captain Phillip, Evans, Clark, and Cook for courage and skill. He notes Vixen's exposure to fire, Sharp's gallantry, and tribute to Sears and McCauley for steadfast conduct amid battle smoke. Continuous narrative continues on page 2.
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Washington
Schley
Sampson
Cervera
Brooklyn
Phillip
Evans
Clark
Cook
Inediana
Gloucester
Sharp
Leutenant
Jamex H. Sears
Edward McCauley
Ales
G. W. Wells
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania and New York
Forecast for Wednesday reports eastern Pennsylvania partly cloudy with showers and gentle winds, western Pennsylvania warmer with light easterly to southerly winds. New York and New England to see fair, sultry and warmer weather with local rain, light winds, and shifting easterly to northerly breezes.
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Washington
Pforecast
Pennsylvania
New York
Herald
Middle State
New England
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