National Volunteer Reserve founders and a West Point link
From Ainslie's Magazine July issue an account of the National Volunteer Reserve's war records and aims. It highlights Confederate promoters including Lee Buckner a West Point classmate of Grant and details a Richmond dinner where officers debated Union command and the fate of Grant who later rose to lead against them.
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National Volunteer Reserve
Ainslee
Amen
The
Nations Volunteer Reserve
Lee Buckner
Grant
Went Point
Richmond
Luckner
West Point
Denow
Buckner
Lee
Pemberton
Boekner
Proclamation Guides U S Occupation of Santiago Cuba
Washington issues a historic document by President McKinley outlining military occupation rules for Santiago de Cuba It proclaims new political authority and protects private rights while maintaining existing local laws and courts under U S supervision. The guidance covers property revenues taxation and the preservation of churches schools and archives.
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Washington
McKinley
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Alger
Corbin
Shafter
Santi
Shatter
Cuba
Adjutant General's Office
Washon
Abuly
Santiago
Anthedites
Nues
Willian Melvinsey
Insurgent Pressure and Puerto Rican Context in Manila
An interview from Manila reports Legnardo and Captain General Augusti discussing a possible Spanish surrender while insurgents claim 50,000 fighters near Manila. They warn of a potential storming of the walls and a costly battle, with Dewey tightening a blockade and U S troops advancing for a September dry season operation.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Legnardo
Augusti
Cuba
Philippines
Cal i
Ied
Kater
Dewey
Cavite
Melabon
German Admiral Protests Right to Enter Harbor
London July 20. Daily Mail Hong Kong correspondent reports United States Consul Wildman says the German cruiser Trenne passed Mariveles when the gunboat Hugh McCulloch stopped her. Irene fired a shell across the bow. a boat searched the German vessel. The admiral protested that German ships had a right to enter the harbor without search. Dewey declined to concede. The report notes ongoing tension and a disputed claim.
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London
Hong Kong
The
Daily Mail
United States
Wildman
Trene
Mariveles
Maanila
Hugh McCulloch
Dewey
Dewey Seeks Clarity Amid Manila Operations and German Acknowledgment
The Times correspondent reports U S and German vessels trading notes on peace or war status as Dewey questions German actions at Manila Bay. German admiral von Diedrichs replies calmly while German ships patrol the bay and nearby islands. Aguinaldo maintains headquarters at Baker while insurrection forces hold lines near Manila. no assault expected until Merritt arrives.
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Tong Kong
The
Times
United States
Boston
Manila Bay
Cape Elgaro
Luzon
Dewey
New York
Manila
Tsong Kong
China
America
Germany
Trene
Subig Bay
von Deidrichs
Pnergie
Wich
Admiral Dewey
Nasser
Irene
Matvila
Kaiserin
Augusta
Princess Wibhehn
Cormoran
Cebu
Vinsiag Group
Philippine
Aguinaldo
Baker
Cavite
General Merritt
Sylvester Scovell Arrest Reported by Shafter
A New York Sun dispatch from July 18 reports General Shafter ordered the arrest of Sylvester Scovell, New York World correspondent, during the Santiago surrender ceremonies though no cause is given and no arrest details are confirmed. A later Sun edition mentions an altercation involving Scovell.
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General Shafter
New York
New York Sun
Playa del Berte
Santiago
Sylvester Beare
Movement seeks Tampa Bay home for Admiral Cervera
A movement begun in Hobson Port Tampa aims to honor Admiral Cervera by presenting him a home on Tampa Bay in recognition of his chivalric treatment of Hobson and his crew, stand against insult and injury.
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Hobson
Port Tampa
Fla
Cervera
Tampa Bay
American advance and bombardment plans near Manila Cavite
Dispatches describe General Anderson planning a campaign with the first California regiment led by Colonel Victor Du Plece to Paranaque as a forward outpost. Aguinaldo’s headquarters are in Bayoor, with Merritt expected on the ground ahead of a general assault.
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Anderson King
First California Regiment
Victor du Plece
Paranaque
Thones
Montesrey
Anderson
Merritt
Aguinaldo
Bayoor
Cavite
Dewey
Senator Hoar Attacks Norton Over University Criticism
Senator Hoar released a public reply condemning Professor Norton for his public and private remarks about Harvard and the university. Norton defended his statements as garbled and dishonestly represented. Hoar said Norton’s influence has damaged the college and youth, urged accountability, and accused Norton of habitual bitter sarcasm.
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Norton
Hoston
Lor Norton
Ttarvard College
Ioar
Clark University
Miude Public Today
Prof. Norton
Spain
Worcester
Mass
Tos Wis
Ob Norton
Tor
Harvard
Surrender of Spanish forces at Guantanamo and Caimanera
Prisoners from the Marblehead were sent up the bay to Guantanamo with the surrender notice of Cenc Yoral's troops and capitulation terms for Santiago. The flag at Caimanera was to be hauled down that afternoon. The Sandoval would not be treated as POWs if Spanish assets were destroyed. About 4,000 were in Guantanamo and Caimanera, with roughly 3,000 fit for service.
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India
Auxerre
France
Manchuria
G. W. Swink
Rocky Ford
Colo
Frankfurter Zaltigge
BSF Celonn
Sandoval
Caimanera
Guantanamo
Battleship Pelayо Damaged Off Tunis Coast
A steamer reports sighting the Spanish fleet commanded by Camara off the Tunisian coast on July 16. Heav y columns of smoke were seen from the flagship as the fleet passed.
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Camara
Miseship
Bikea Dna Row
Marseilles
Tunis
Gniser
Stone in Her Stomach Revival Story From Blandinsville
A woman recalls years of abdominal pain and weight loss. After trying doctors with no relief, she reports dramatic improvement after six boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, with renewed appetite and energy.
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Adama
Blandinsvilley
Mare Adamg
Dev Williama
Seven Bruneau Family All Born on August 7
Amable Bruneau and his wife of Biddeford Maine are parents to seven children all born on August 7.
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Amable Bruneau
Biddeford, Me
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