Hobson Visits Washington After Cuban Mission
The voyage of Lieutenant Hobson to the navy department ends with a cordial reception. Secretary Long and officials greet him warmly after he arrives from the wrecking work on the Cristobal Colon. Hobson reports on the Merrimac crew, plans to return to New York, and continues work toward salvaging Spanish vessels.
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Hobson
Cuba
Washington
Navy Department
Merrimac
Tae
Navy
New York
Army
North Atlantic Squadron
Secretary of Navy
Galhd
Long
Yobson
Allen
Crowninshild
Bradford
Jovans
White House
Navy’ Department
Utes
Ervera
Vy Club
Jobson
Sampras
Sec
thenInfanta Maria
Xperts
Watson Not To Bombard Spanish Coasts, Focus On Camara Fleet
Washington July 25 A raw AP dispatch quotes a high official outlining war plans. Commodore Watson will move toward the Spanish peninsula after Puerto Rico operations but will not bombard Spanish coastal cities. His main task is locating and engaging Camara's fleet while avoiding Havana until yellow fever abates.
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Ghington
Associated Press Ly
Commodore Watson
Watson
Camara
Canary Islands
Pilin
Puerto Rico
Havana
Shafter
Travana
Spainards Satisfied After Yorals Surrender Report
Washington July 23 The war department released a brief dispatch stating Spaniards were satisfied about Yorals surrender and troops were sent. Adjt Gen Corbin noted two cavalry troops and officers, including Lieut Mileysto nronder, were involved in the action.
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Swashington
Taro
Corbin
Ingto
Apauls
Raons Jas
Garcia Resigns as Cuban Commander in East
Santiago dispatch reports Calixto Garcia angrily resigning due to clashes with General Shafter over leadership and Cuban authority in Santiago. Garcia protests U S and Spanish power, cites non elected officials in Santiago, and withdraws his forces after tendering resignation to Major General Maximo Gomez.
Garcia did not write letter about Cuban deportation
Santiago de Cuba July 25 reports say the widely circulated letter claimed to be from Garcia to General Shafter urging changes and warning of deportation plans may have been forged by a newspaper correspondent Arms on Castillo’s staff. It remains unclear if Garcia ever saw the letter.
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Santiago
Shafter
Garcia
Jignani
Gomes
Republic of Cuba
Cuba
Spain
United States
Santiago de Cuba
Saratoga
Yorktown
Maximo Gomez
Calixto Garcia
Shatter
General Shafter
Arms
Castillo
Army on the Move From Chattanooga to Newport News and Puerto Rico
General Brooke and staff depart for Newport News with hospital and support units. Infantry and artillery units follow, forming a convoy bound for Newport News ahead of Puerto Rico deployment. First corps elements and multiple regiments listed for transport and reassignment.
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Chattanooga
Brooke
Newport News
Puerto Rico
Signal Corps
United States Cavalry
Eighth
United States Infantry
Hlinvis
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Indiana
Ininors
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Michigan
Georgia
Ohio
West Virginia
Minnesota
Massachus
Kansas
New York
New Hampshire
Legal Bid Fight Over Spanish Prisoner Transport Contract
In New York a lawyer for unsuccessful bidders contends the government should void the contract with Compagnie Trans-Atlantique Vipanio-set aside. The challenge rests on the winner being a licensed foreign company from a nation at war, and that half the receipts would fund the enemy war effort. The suit also argues the deal frees enemy ships from blockade for transport from neutral ports.
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Tnvati
New York
the World
Steamship Companies
Santiago
Spain
Compaghia Trans-Atlantique Vipanio
United States
Army to issue Krag Jorgensen rifles to Puerto Rico volunteers
A Washington dispatch reports the ordnance department will supply about 20 000 volunteers headed to Puerto Rico with Krag Jorgensen rifles, replacing the Springfield arm where feasible. Distribution will depend on General Miles, with guns to be sent as ships depart and reach the island.
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Puerto Rico
New York
Times
Washington
Ordnance Department
Miles
Hail destroys crops in Turon area
Turon South Dakota July 23 heavy hail and rain yesterday wiped out hundreds of acres of wheat and small grain in the county. Several farmers report entire crops destroyed and damage widespread in the southern part of the county.
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Turon
S. D
Miles May to Emulate Landing in Puerto Rico Waters
The War Department expects Miles to cast an anchor tomorrow in Puerto Rican waters near Sandy, Washington, with plans to land. He may imitate naval and military leaders by triggering significant developments on Sunday, as reported in the Weekly Bank Statement from New York dated July 23.
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Miles
Sandy
Washington
War Department
John Sherman Talks on Cuba and the War
Former Secretary of State John Sherman comments on Cuba and annexation, urging self government for Cuba if capable, and arguing against annexing the island. He favors Puerto Rico, warns about the Philippines, and calls for a gradual naval buildup and an interoceanic canal to defend national interests.
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New York
Washington
John Sherman
Shachter
Garcia
Cuba
United States
Santiago
Congress
Spain
Maine
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Philippine ‘Islands
Aguinaldo
Pacific
Atlantic
Madrid plans armistice message to Washington for peace terms
London reports a Madrid dispatch that the government has drafted a message to the Washington government proposing an armistice to discuss terms for ending hostilities with the United States. The note outlines conditions for a peace arrangement and seeks to halt fighting pending negotiations.
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Madrid
London
Washington
United States
Navy Halts Western Recruiting Mission Reports Large Return
Washington July 20 The navy temporarily suspended western sailor recruitment after Commander Hawley and Chief Engineer Narrie Webster returned to the navy department praised for unexpectedly strong results from the West. Officials believe the effort will benefit the service through positive influence and potential new enlistments.
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Navy
West
Washington
Hawley
Narrie Webster
Navy Department
Campomas Happenings Military Move to Newport News
The Third brigade of the First division and the Third battalion of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania are preparing to depart Camp Homas for Newport News under General Grant. Major Shunk lectures on field fortifications while Major Nye ships 80 cars of provisions. Chickamauga handles vast mail volume as 180,000 letters and 25,000 packages pass daily. Dr. Drake takes charge of the First division hospital. guards are designated for General Wade’s headquarters.
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Santiago de Cuba
First Corps
Camphomas
Newport News
Bred Grant
Pennsylvania
Shunk
Nye
Columbia
Enn
Chickamauga
Lyttle
Chickamauga Station
C. M. Drake
Southern Railway
Third Corps
Puerto Rico
First Sinois Eavadry
Chicago
Wade
Have Not Heard From Miles in Puerto Rico Expedition
Washington July 97 officials report Alger and Long received no dispatches from the Puerto Rico expedition. Alger expected word from Miles about landing, while Long awaited advices. No updates on Commodore Watson's Spanish coast mission and no overt peace moves announced.
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Alger
Tony
Puerto Rico
Washington
Long
Miles
Associated Press
Commodore Watson
Day
Spaniards Fire on AP Dispatch Boat Dandy Near Bahia Honda
A squad of Spanish soldiers fired six shots at the Associated Press dispatch boat Dandy about three miles west of Bahia Honda in Pinar del Rio province. Signals and smoke marked the Dandy’s progress along the shore while the Cape San Antonio lighthouse burned and Havana lit up at night. The area west of Bahai Honda to Lavana is described as highly cultivated, with the Alfonso XIII steamer wreck near Mariel serving as a landmark.
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Key West
Bahia Honda
Pinar del Rio
Associated Press
Bahai Honda
Lavana
Mariel
Cape San Antonio
Cuba
Havana
Remains of Kwee Llowa Soldiers Return From War
Remains of Private W H Dobbs of Company K Seventh California die of pneumonia. Funeral services held for Corporal Daniels and Private Dewitt Co. Tucker of Fifty-first Town regiment. Bodies to be sent to Des Moines and Council Bluffs for burial.
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San Francisco
W. HW. Dobbs
California
Corporal Daniels
Dewitt Co. Tucker
Fifty-first Town
Children’s Hospital
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Report Denied Berlin July 27 No foundation for report
Berlin authorities deny the claim that the German ambassador in Washington delivered a personal letter from Emperor William to President McKinley. The report is stated to have no basis and is officially repudiated.
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Berlin
Washington
McKinley
William
Italians Demand Colombia Accept Award in 20 Days
Rome July 26 Italian admiral Candiani formally demands Colombia accept the award within twenty days and secure payment. The dispatch from Carthagena reports a formal ultimatum issued by Italian authorities.
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Colombia
Rome
Carthagena
Candiani
Echoes of the War and Dewey as Hero in Newspapers
A compilation of editorial snippets from several papers discussing the Cuban junta, Dewey as a war hero, and Spain’s naval losses. The items reference Dewey’s soap requisition, plan to reach Manila and Puerto Rico, Spanish reactions in Cuba, Canary Islands revolt, and calls to appoint Dewey king of the Philippines.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Gomez
Des
Moines
Dewey
St. Paul Dispatch
Spain
Brooklyn
Oral
Don Curios
Cedar Rapids
Cuba
Cleveland
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Chicago Journal
Puerto Rico
Minneapolis Journal
Santiago
Des Moines State Register
Canary Islands
Chicago Tribune
Yervera
Montejo
Chicago
Philadelphia
Sampson
Guantanamo
Washington
St. Louis Republic
Philippines
Alfonso
Washington Evening Star highlights youthful author’s bold claim
In a Washington Evening Star snippet, an editor’s assistant questions the feat of a young writer who claims he has enclosed a stamp to accompany payment for his article, signaling a curious stunt by a self assured author.
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Washington Evening Star
Tne
A Matter of Necessity
Puck dialog shows Brown and Oh debating pace of the world and the United States, with Jones agreeing it must hustle to keep up. The exchange emphasizes the global speed of change and national momentum.
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Puck
Jones
United States
YOUNG AT SIXTY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVICE
A feature on how serene comfort in old age is rare for women and how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helps. A letter from Mrs. J C Orms of Johnstown Pa praises relief from head dizziness sleep trouble kidney pain ovarian congestion and womb trouble after using the remedy.
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Pinkham
Lydia
J.C. Orms
Horner St
Johnstown
Mung. Pinuman
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