Panicky mood in Santiago as Cuba fears US pullback
In Santiago de Cuba August 1 a panicky business climate grows over fears Americans will relinquish control to Cubans. Countermanded orders disrupt trade, European goods ship via New York at losses, and Cuban merchants doubt self rule. Many Spanish merchants plan to flee if Washington does not assure US oversight.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Cnabans
Cable
New York
United States
Senor
Julian Gendola
Ward Line
Philadelphia
City
Cuba
Assassins of de Mores Reported Arrested in Tunis
Advices from Tunis say three natives have been arrested in connection with the murder of Marquis de Mores south of Tripoli. The prisoners reportedly confessed to the killing.
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London
Tunis
Marquis de Mores
Tripoli
Saengerfest Ends With a Picnic in Davenport
Northwestern Saengerfest closes with a major picnic in Davenport on Aug 2 drawing about 20,000 attendees from excursion trains arriving from directions. Davenport serves as the central objective of the event.
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Davenport
Ministry Active in Continuous Session Discusses Peace
The Spanish cabinet held a continuous session to discuss peace negotiations amid ongoing talks. Washington requested further explanation of difficult points raised during the discussions.
Modifications Made Confirmed by Premier Sagasta
Maprio dated Aug 8 reports Premier Sagasta confirms a dispatch from Washington noting some modifications to the original peace terms. The cabinet met in the morning and again in the afternoon for four hours to discuss terms, then sent a dispatch for further clarification before reconvening.
Diaz Leads Town Ten Miles From Ponce Cupy
Juan Diaz is crowned cupy at a town ten miles from Ponce as stars and stripes are raised amid enthusiastic cheers from the populace.
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Cupy
Aguinaldo's Growing Trouble for American Forces
Reports from San Juan Harbor indicate insurgent leader Aguinaldo is becoming increasingly troublesome to American troops. Officials say his perceived strength may exceed reality, raising concerns about engagement amid ongoing operations.
Porto Rico Campaign Progress and Ponce Surrender
Dispatches quote General Miles reporting strong progress in Porto Rico with Ponce's surrender seen as a key gain. Troop landings continue as Nineteenth Infantry maneuvers arrive near Ponce while Columbia ashore awaits floating. Aguinaldo's stance and Manila attack prospects are debated by Cavite observers and American officials.
Question of Peace Rests with Madrid Government
In Madrid the fate of peace rests with the Spanish cabinet and, with word of a decision potentially to come in a day or two, peace negotiations in the area are at a standstill as observers watch for Madrid's action.
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Madrid
Wasu Hinaton
Army Disaffection Noted in Spanish Regiments
A Madrid dispatch to The Daily Telegraph reports a regiment displaying strong disaffection and arrests of three ringleaders. In response, many officer changes were made across other regiments amid ongoing suspicions.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Madrid
Ambassadors Report on American Peace Terms
Aug 3 in Hineton reports Ambassador Cambon has word from Madrid that American peace terms are broadly acceptable. He says a clearer and firmer statement is needed on America's position regarding the Philippines before proceeding.
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Wasn Hineton
Cambon
Madrid
America
Philippines
Waste of Ammunition at Santiago Fortifications
A naval tour of Santiago harbor batteries reports Admiral Sampson's bombardments failed to reduce earthworks. A witness notes over 2,000,000 dollars of ammunition spent yielded no decisive effect, aside from possibly impressing Spaniards and proving futility of the bombardment tactic.
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Santiago
Sampson
Associated Press
Santiago Harbor
Spain's Power Crumbling in Porto Rico Report
Native Porto Ricans favor American rule as Spanish authority weakens on the island. A dispatch to US consul P. G. Hanna from a northern official says resistance collapses, volunteers refuse to march, and ammunition runs short. The informant notes only danger lies with Spanish regulars under the captain general.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Macias
P. G. Hanna
United States
San Juan
Associated Press
Hanna
Spaniards Block Passage with Sunken Steamer in San Juan Harbor
The US auxiliary cruiser Dixie, formerly El Sud, departed St. Thomas for Pence and scouted Porto Rico’s north coast. She engaged a British bark, fired on El Morro, and observed a sunken steamer at the harbor entrance, likely sunk by Spaniards to block the passage. Dixie then reached Ponce and found several ships including Columbia, Massachusetts, Cincinnati, Gloucester and ten transports.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Hutchings
Pennsylvania
Juan Diaz
San Juan
Columbia
Regular Infantry
Dixie
Pence
Montgomery
New Orleans
el Morro
San Juan Harbor
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Gloucester
Government July receipts and expenditures rise sharply
Washington reports the monthly comparative statement showing July receipts of 43,847,108 dollars against 4,827,000 the previous year and disbursements totaling 74,263,475 dollars, an increase of about 24.16 million.
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Washington
Convalescents to Be Sent Home From War Hospitals
Convalescents in army hospitals may take 30 days leave and be sent home at government expense upon surgeons in charge’s recommendations, following a war department order announced at Chickamauga Park on August 3.
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Chickamauga Park
War Department
Boston Boot and Shoe Dealers Assign to Lavers
Hosmer, Codding & Co. of Boston, among New England’s largest boot and shoe dealers, have assigned to Charles W. Lavers, president of the National Shoe and Leather Exchange. Liabilities are estimated at 500,000 dollars.
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Boston
Hosmer, Codding & Co
New England
Charles W. Lavers
National Shoe and Leather Exchange
Colonel J. P. Ray Ordered to Santiago Cuba
Macon Georgia August 3 Colonel J P Ray commander of the Third regiment United States volunteers which has been organized here has received orders to be prepared to move on a days notice to Santiago de Cuba for duty.
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Macon
J. P. Ray
United States Volunteers
Santiago de Cuba
Lightering the Columbia at Ponce harbor
The protected cruiser Columbia ran on an uncharted reef entering Ponce harbor and is being lightered of 1,200 tons of coal. There is every reason to believe she will be freed without injury.
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Ponce
Galveston
Columbia
Aguinaldo Threatening In Manila Insurgents Stir Tension
General Merritt reports to the war department from Wasa Hinoton on August 8 describing the Manila situation as dangerous and unsatisfactory. He likens insurgent behavior to Garcia's Cubans, noting they are numerous, well armed, and confident after recent Spanish victories. Merritt vows to protect citizens while fighting Spaniards and preparing for insurgent actions.
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Wasa Hinoton
Merritt
War Department
Manila
Garcia
Americans Advancing After Merritt Arrival at Cavite
London dispatch dated August 3 reports General Merritt's arrival stimulating US forces at Camp Dewey with Greene's brigade reinforced. The advance south of Manila reaches one mile east of shore, not yet to Passig River. Greene directs field operations from HQ about 4,000 yards from Spanish lines and near insurgent positions within 150 yards at one point.
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London
Times
Cavite
Merritt
Camp Dewey
Greene
Manila
Passig
Johnston Re-Elected in Alabama by Large Majority
Alabama voters re-elected Governor Joseph F. Johnston as the Democratic ticket won by about 55 000 in unofficial returns from 60 counties. The Democratic committee cites a larger 75 000 margin. the state house will be 90 Democrats to 10 Republicans, while Populists won two Senate seats.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Joseph F. Johnston
Democratic Committee
Beckwith California Destroyed by Fire Near Sierra Valley
Reno Nevada reports Beckwith a Cal town of about 500 residents on the Sierra Valley railroad has been almost wiped out by a fire that started in the depot. Due to water scarcity and weak firefighting gear the flames swept through the town destroying every building except a church a school and two dwellings.
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Reno
Nev
Beckwith
Cal
July Snow Storm Brings July Snow to Kimball Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Aug 2 reports an unprecedented cold snap in Nebraska. At Kimball near the Wyoming line snow fell for seven minutes the first July snow ever recorded there. No crop damage anticipated.
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Nebraska
Lincoly
Neb
Kimball
Port Ponce, Porto Rico, Returns From General Miles
Washington dispatch from General Miles dated July 29 reports a skirmish at Garretson with four American wounded and three Spanish killed. American troops, including Wilson and Ernest's brigade, landings at Ponce, with the population greeting the American flag. Rail and telegraph parts damaged but restoring. no American casualties reported. the country praised as prosperous and delightful.
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Washington
War Department
Miles
Port Ponce
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Secretary of War
Garretson
Yanco
Henry
Davis
Dixie
Higginson
Wilson
Ernest
Ponce
Port
Navy
Jamaica
Possible Poisoning Strikes Fort Walla Walla Troops
At Fort Walla Walla forty two men of Company A Fourth United States Cavalry fell ill with stomach pains and nausea. They were sent to hospital where most recovered within hours. Five remained seriously ill as doctors suspect cholera morbus while others fear water tampering. Authorities investigated as suspicions about water safety circulated.
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Watta Watta
Wash
Fort Walla Walla
United States Cavalry
Three Spanish Prisoners Die at Camp Long
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on August 1 three Spanish prisoners died at Camp Long from pneumonia and related illnesses. Ten prisoners remain dangerously ill and more deaths are expected as pneumonia spreads among detainees.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Camp Long
General Miles Changes Plans For Guanica Landing
Washington July 29 The war department accepts General Miles plan change landing at Guanica to avoid hardships faced by Shafter’s troops. He may gain a diplomatic advantage by arriving before Spain’s peace overtures and has potentially joined forces with General Wilson at Guanica bay. A vessel was sent to guide Wilson’s expedition to Guanica. No engagement expected before late next week.
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Miles
San Juan
Playa
United States
Spain
Washington
War Department
Guanica
Porto Rico
Shafter
Santiago
Wilson
Charleston
General Miles
Guanica Bay
Point Forde
Americans Retired After Prolonged Engagement at Yuaco
Official Porto Rico dispatch from Maprio dated July 29 reports that on Tuesday American forces advanced toward Yuaco where seven hundred Spanish regulars and volunteers met them. The engagement lasted through the night and ended at dawn with American withdrawal to the coast.
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Maprio
Porto Rico
Yuaco
Health Rules for Perfect Well Being
Health advice notes that stomach digestion and rich blood power wellness. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the premier blood purifier with many cures and widespread family use. Hood's Pills are also recommended as part of the regimen.
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Hood
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