Disagreement Over Philippines Policy At Cabinet Summit
Washington dispatch reports nearly five hours of earnest cabinet discussion over Spain’s peace overtures. The main dispute centers on Philippine governance and whether Spain should cede, retain, or grant autonomy, with Cuba independence and Puerto Rico status broadly agreed. The final paper will be prepared tomorrow for a formal vote and likely Spain reply before nightfall. The War and Navy departments report progress in Porto Rico, with General Miles and the city of Ponce captured.
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Progress Report on Porto Rico Campaign by General Miles
General Miles reports from Port Ponce and Yauco noting skirmishes with Spanish forces, four wounded and three killed with thirteen wounded. American troops occupy Yauco and advance with Davis and Bigginween into the port while Wilson's brigade lands. Spanish retreat in southern Porto Rico as troops disembark and restoration of rail, telegraph, and mail service proceeds.
Fear of Yellow Fever Brought Soldiers at Montauk
Residents along Long Island coast resorts fear General Bhafter's troops arriving from Santiago to Montauk will bring yellow fever. Reports from Washington say troops will be moved to the area, causing unease among locals in Westhampton and nearby towns on July 29.
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Funeral of Hamilton Fish Jr. in New York
Funeral services for Sergeant Hamilton Fish Jr. of the Rough Riders, killed at Banthigo, were held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in New York with a large crowd unable to enter the building.
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Surrender of Manila Report Clears Central Focus
War report notes the Manila surrender lacks full confirmation while President and Cabinet debate settlement terms with Spain. Troop transport Steamer St Paul sails for Manila carrying volunteers from Dakota Minnesota and Coja-Tada and Porto Rico surrenders to General Miles' troops.
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Rosy Havana View From a Traveller on War News
Grupe a Havana merchant who left the city reports no fear among residents despite war. He notes bustling theatres and business, effective blockades, ample provisions, fertile soil, and active fortifications at Mayana under General Blanes. He cites a claim Havana could be impregnable.
Charity Is Dead in Havana Hunger Strike
A Key West dispatch reports hunger in Havana as the prolonged blockade closes Sagua la Grande Nipe and Pathinal, blocking food. General Bianco’s stores run dry, riots erupt, and two baker brothers are killed defending loaves as aid vanishes.
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Leaders Reconciled: Quay and Martin Near Amicable Accord
Philadelphia July 20 The Record reports Quay and Secretary Martin now on amicable terms to confer on party harmony. Martin went to Bedford Springs. Hastings and Mage expected him there. Colonel Stone arrived from Atlantic City to meet at Republican state headquarters. Elkin notes Quay may head to Tredford if he goes.
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Death at Camp Alger Typhoid Claims Two Soldiers
Two soldiers died of typhoid at Camp Alger during the night Corporal Bravion Flint of the Twenty second Kansas and Private Stanley B Swarts of the Eighth Pennsylvania. Fifteen new cases were reported today with a mix of clear and suspected typhoid. Fort Myer hospital patients are reported as doing well. Other new patients include Privates P P Meredith C W Hester T A Burke KB J Baney G C Lacey from various Pennsylvania units.
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Royer Delays Funeral of Baroness von Futtkamer
Leonard Royer of Wilkes-Barre telegraphed New York authorities to postpone the funeral of Bardiness von Futtkamer, claiming family trouble and noting he is related by marriage to the deceased. Royer left for New York that night.
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Allentown Umpire Controversy Forces Forfeit to Lancaster
Allentown management informed President Barrows that Brady would not umpire the game. With no replacement sent, Allentown forfeited to Lancaster by 9 to 0. Brady was ejected. a postponed game later had Roth and Bharsig officiating and finished Allentown 3 to Lancaster 1.
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Lehigh Valley Earnings Rise in June Report
Lehigh Valley Railroad shows higher gross earnings by 2773.00 in June compared to 1807 and net income up to 107400. The June statement reflects improved financials for the company during the period.
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Brooklyn Man Kills Woman Then Ends His Life
In Brooklyn on July George Allen shot and stabbed Ida Lunger at her home killing her. He then killed himself with a self-inflicted gunshot, ending the fatal scene at the woman’s residence.
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Spain Clings to Philippines in Peace Negotiations
A Washington report states Spain would not accept American control of the Philippines as a condition for peace and would rather continue the war. Spanish insistence favors Cuba and Puerto Rico over the Philippines, and the failure to demand indemnity may be seen as noble generosity by the victors to gain other terms.
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Shipping the Prisoners From Cuba in July War Dispatch
General Shafter reports two Spanish transports have left Martinique with a hospital ship among them and are due tomorrow. Three more vessels left Cadiz with four others to depart, capable of carrying 15 000 troops. Embarkation begins when all ships arrive, aiming to burn all Spanish POWs by August. Shafter authorizes officers from the Samana siege to bring back wives and families at government expense, with about seventy five women and children involved. Messages to families via Manganillo dispatcher faced initial denial but later permitted. A schooner may be sent under a flag of truce to Manzanillo to fetch officers families when no vessel is available.
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Yellow Fever Fear Drives Virginia Quarantine Action
Governor Tyner acts on urgent quarantine pleas from Newport News and Point to send Surgeon Sternberg to Port Monroe. The move aims to curb yellow fever spread threatening thousands in Virginia and could halt Navy Yard work at Norfolk and shipbuilding at Newport News if not contained.
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Fire Hit Lock Haven Destroys Eight Buildings
Fire swept MU Hall borough four miles from Lock Haven on July 23 24 destroying eight buildings and leaving nine families homeless. Origin traced to Mann & Co hardware slope as the blaze pressed toward greater loss. city fire department answered the call aiding in property preservation with an estimated loss of 25000 dollars.
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Croker Arrives in New York Aboard Lucania
Richard Croker arrived in New York today aboard the Lucania. A revenue cutter greeted the Cunarder down the bay with prominent Tammany politicians aboard. Croker exchanged pleasant words with each of them as the cutter latched to the liner.
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Irish Local Government Bill Advances in House
London July reports the Irish local government bill reaching its third reading in the House of Lords with several minor amendments noted.
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American Line to Charter German Ships for Atlantic Route
Philadelphia reports the American Line will shift its Philadelphia to Liverpool service to New York and Southampton, replacing with five German chartered ships from Hamburg American. The new weekly schedule starts with the first chartered ship sailing August 17, while existing ships proceed to load for New York.
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Siege end at Ponce as U S forces take city
United States forces commanded by Davis capture Ponce Puerto Rico after demand. Spanish garrison evacuates. Provisional surrender terms set civil government to remain, police kept, and arms limited. American troops land from Guamen aboard Masichhusette Cincinnati and Dixie. no resistance reported and inhabitants welcome the troops.
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Batteries at Hempstead In Camp Three Batteries Formed
Camp Black Hempstead Plain L I July 29 three batteries in camp Seventh light artillery arrived last night. Colon el Schuyler arranging daily drive schedule for Infantry and artillery. Some privates from the Two Hundred and Third regiment stayed out after tap and were in a saloon row at Hempstead Village. Privates Rosenfeld and O'Brien who attempted to run the guard are also in the guard house.
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Great Britain Storm Disrupts Coast and Rail Lines
A northeast gale swept the coast forcing fishing fleets to abandon gear and nets and seek harbor shelter. Northbound trains faced delays as winds caused inland damage and crop damage. Minor fatal wrecks reported in the North Sea area.
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Cleaning the Streets of Santiago Amid Bonfires
July 4 at 4:00 p.m. delayed transmission reports active cleaning of Santiago. Over 2 carta employed moving dirt and refuse from houses to outskirt areas. Piles of rubbish at doors are cleared and burned in large bonfires under General Wood's orders.
Warner Looting Suspect Sent to Northampton under Guard
Louisville July 2. Lewis Ware ner the defaulting banker left Louisville at 2 5 this afternoon for Northampton Massachusetts in charge of Sheriff lark and Chief Maynard. A draft of 2000 was handed Chief Detective Bullivan when the officers took Warner in charge. The money was paid as reward by the bank officials Warner looted.
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Prince Bismarck in Better Health After Supper
Hamburg July 2. The Nachrichten reports from Friedrichsruhe that Prince Bismarck enjoyed supper with his family and that his physician Dr Schweringer departed Friedrichsruhe shortly after.
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Manila Surrender Rumor Reported From Madrid
Madrid reports no official word on rumors that Manila has surrendered to American forces. The lack of confirmation leaves the status of Philippine capital unclear as observers await authoritative statements.
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Typhoid Claims Four at Fort McPherson General Hospital
Four soldiers died today at the general hospital near Fort McPherson from typhoid fever. The deceased include Kay Loopveld of Company M Fifth Missouri Atlana Go July, Howard J. Winkle of Company F Fifty-second Iowa, and July B. Loopveld.
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American flag over Port Ponce signals swift surrender
On July 29 the port of Ponce in Porto Rico surrendered to Commander Davis of the Dixie with minor resistance. General Miles arrived at dawn with Ernst and Wilson’s brigades, pushing toward the mountains, capturing inland Ponce and routing Spanish forces at a ridge. Four Spanish dead, three American wounded. Miles forecasts a short, vigorous campaign and urges liberation under U S protection.
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Filipinos Appeal Urges U S to Keep Philippines
London reports natives of the Philippine Islands and British subjects with interests there alarmed by talks of returning the islands to Spain. They cable President McKinley and Senator Davis begging not to abandon Philippines for peace with Spain. An Aguinaldo envoy is present in London.
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Peace Negotiations and Camp Alger Troops
The morning news notes Spanish peace talks in consideration as General Miles' army advances. Shafter explains financial and commercial matters. Local items cover Sunday school lessons, women’s views, and new guard muster. A murder case proceeds in court. relief sought for the Sisters' Institute. Fate of the Philippines remains undecided.
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Smith Defeats Young Corbett in Lenox Club Bout
In New York on July 2 Mysterious Billy Smith defeated George Green known as Young Corbett on points after twenty five rounds at Lenox Athletic Club. Smith won the Zeround bout.
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St Paul Carrying North Dakota Battalion Ships for Manila
The Juneport steamer St Paul with the Pirot Bat battalion of North Dakota Volunteer and Minnesota and Colorado recruits sailed for Manila today from San Franco on July 2.
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Cable Despatch Mentions Manihy Surrender Not Noted
A Hong Kong cable despatch dated 640 p.m. today makes no reference to Manihy surrendering to Admiral Dewey. The record notes the absence of any surrender report in the latest dispatch.
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Sailor Killed by Spanish Shell at Guantanamo
Seaman Karl J. Anderson of the United States cruiser Brooklyn was killed by an accidental discharge of a Spanish one pound shell. The shell exploded while he tried to separate the cartridge and shell. several crewmen nearby escaped injury. Anderson, who died on his 24th birthday, was buried at Playa del Bate.
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Spain's Peace Proposal Discussed by Cabinet in Washington
The cabinet met in Washington this afternoon to review the president's answer to Spain's peace proposal and then adjourned until tomorrow morning. Members declined to speak, but it is believed they nearly reached a substantial agreement and will review the document for Spain at tomorrow's sessions.
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Will Join Camara Squadron in July Warship Alarms
Fragmented OCR text reports plans for a naval squadron under Admiral Camara with a July date. Mentions a Spanteh cruiser Lopante and Cantadend port, but details are garbled and unclear about actions or outcomes.
Weather forecast for Warrington and New England
July 2 forecast shows scattered showers eastern Pennsylvania with possible south or west winds. Western Pennsylvania expected showers and thunder, cooler with westerly winds. New York area cloudy to partly cloudy with wet spells and fresh southeast to southwest winds. Northern New England may see continuing rain on a stormy trend.
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