General Miles poised to land at Porto Rico rendezvous
Washington July 26 General Miles is believed to have reached the Porto Rico coast rendezvous for the expedition’s vessels. Landing will hinge on conditions, with troops possibly landed to relieve shipboard confinement if no Spanish force blocks the coast. Navy officers actively aid in transferring troops to transport vessels as ships move from Tampa, Charleston, and Chickamauga to reach Porto Rico by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Charleston
Porto Rico
War Department
Chickamauga
Brooke
Hampton Roads
Miles
Rio de Janeiro Sails With South Dakota Volunteers to Philippines
The transport Rio de Janeiro, carrying two battalions of South Dakota volunteers, Utah light artillery recruits, and a signal corps detachment, left San Francisco for Manila. Brigadier General H. G. Otis will command and the ship will stop at Honolulu for supplies and coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
San Francisco
Philippines
South Dakota
Utah Light Artilery
Signal Corps
Manila
H. G. Otis
United States
Honolulu
Gomez Says Moe Kinley Has All Advice For Americas
Lieutenant Briot of the Cuban army reports that General Gomez met the Florida expedition commander Moe Kinley and declared that only Kinley has anything to say on matters. Gomez said he has instructed Cuban forces to cooperate with the Americans, to whom they are much indebted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Jacksonville
Fla
Charles Briiot
Florida
Cuba
Gomez
MoeKinley
Seized Spanish Mail at Santiago Post Office
Twenty bags of mail were seized at the Santiago post office on the day of the American occupation. The mail includes Spanish official and private correspondence. Spanish customs asked for the bags but was refused. the case was referred to New York by the steamer Concho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Kingston
Jamaica
New York
Americans About to Attack Manila Reported by Madrid Dispatch
A Madrid dispatch says General Augusti, captain general of the Philippines, telegraphed to the government that Americans are about to attack Manila and that grave events are impending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
London
Madrid
Augusti
The
Philippines
Spaniards Evacuate Gibara After Insurgent Attack
A late telegram from Havana says insurgents attacked Gibara on Cuba’s north coast. The garrison, after a fierce fight, evacuated the town. Many insurgents were killed in the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibara
Maprio
Havana
Santiago de Cuba
Shafter Garcia Rift Over Cuban Campaign Unfolds
Washington reports explain the Cuban general Garcia is at odds with General Shafter over the campaign. Shafter refused to allow Cuban troops into Santiago, obeying Washington orders to avoid looting and clashes with Spanish forces. Officials stress no blame on Shafter while warning of a delicate situation and broader implications for the Cuban rebellion.
Well Satisfied Spanish War Progress in Conflict
Reports from Washington note satisfaction at the war's progress as a quarter million troops mobilized and armed in three months. Battles before Santiago praised for modern warfare, with high regard from military experts and critics alike. Also lists officers elected to the South Dakota Press Association and horse registration details for Diptych.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmuinctos
United States
Spain
Santiago
United States Army
el Caney
India
South Africa
Fifth Army Corps
Still Get Their Rations Despite Cuban Tensions
Secretary Alger denied reports that Cubans would be cut off from rations after a meeting with Cuban junta Secretary Quesada. No action on General Garcia’s letter, and Alger declined to discuss a clash between Cuban and American leaders, stating he is confident the friction will be allayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junta
Alger
Quesada
Garcia
Minot Cyclone Demolishes Homes and Barns in ND Town
Severe wind at Minot North Dakota on July 25 leveled 16 houses and damaged many structures. The two story county hospital collapsed while inmates escaped with minor injuries. Six box cars were blown off Soo line track, barns and outbuildings destroyed, livestock killed, and a following hailstorm wrecked windows and crops.
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North Dakota
Minot
N. D
Soo Track
Davis Estate Litigation Reopened After Amicable Expectation
In Butte Montana on July 25 Judge de Haven reopened the Andrew J. Davis estate case. The ruling stems from Erwin Davis of New York suing Andrew J. Davis Jr and other heirs, after nearly $1,000,000 in property was divided among relatives under the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mon
de Haven
United States
Andrew J. Davis
Erwin Davis
New York
Andrew J. Davis, Jr
Fears for Clark Couple Missing After Lake Winnebago Storm
OsHickosH Wisconsin July 22. A. E. Clark and wife of Berlin disappeared while fishing on Lake Winnebago just before Tuesday's storm. They returned but no trace was found anywhere on the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshickosh, Wis
A. E. Clark
Berlin
Winnebago
Haugen Expected to Run Again in Wisconsin
River Falls July 22 Ex congressman Haugen likely to seek renomination after Congressmen Jenkins of the Tenth district withdraws. Haugen’s candidacy implied as the party gauges support for the upcoming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haugen
River Farms
Wis
Jenkins
They Talk Too Much Censorship of Generals Notes
Madrid government orders censors to bar printing declarations by generals and civil officers. The measure follows public criticism by Weyler Palavieja La Chambr e Lopez Dominguez and Careleja of Admiral Cervera and General Toral for not using forces effectively near Santiago, worsening enemy position.
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New York
Madrid
Weyler
Palavieja
la Chambre
Lopez
Dominguez
Careleja
Cervera
Toral
British steamer Regulas captured near Sagua la Grande
The U S auxiliary gunboat Hawk seized the British steamer Regulas about 19 miles from Sagua la Grande after she landed a cargo there and was attempting to run the blockade. Ensign Schofield boarded with a prize crew. The Regulas hailed from St John New Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
United States Auxiliary
Hawk
Sagua la Grande
Santa Clara
Schofield
St. John
N. B
Newfoundland plans push for British consul at St Pierre
The Newfoundland representative at the joint commission to meet in Quebec proposes asking Britain to station a consul at St Pierre to curb smuggling from the French colony into Canada and Newfoundland. The move aims to address the excessive smuggling problem along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
N. F
Newfoundland
Joint Commission
Quebec
United States
Canada
St. Pierre
Next Expedition Sails This Week from San Francisco
The next expedition sails from San Francisco this week carrying the remainder of South Dakota troops and new recruits for other regiments in the Philippines. They are to depart on the steamer St. Paul with the Scandia following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Philippines
St. Paul
Lieutenant Carr Sees President After Santiago Fight
Lieutenant Carr of the rough riders, badly wounded in the campaign before Santiago, visited the White House today and had a personal interview with the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingdton
Lieutenant Carr
The
Rough Riders
Santiago
White House
South Dakota Volunteer Dies at Presidio Field Hospital
Private Lyon Hull of Company E First South Dakota volunteers died at the division field hospital in the Presidio during the night from catarrhal pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
San Francisco
Lyon Hull
First
Division
Presidio
Fifth Cavalry Ordered From Tampa To Porto Rico
The Fifth United States cavalry has been ordered from Tampa to Porto Rico. Officer names Noted: Wasu Hineton listed with the unit and travel orders dated July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Wasu Hineton
United States
Porto Rico
Exposition Tickets and Health Pills Featured
Via the North Western Line daily excursion tickets offered with flexible stay options. The exposition is promoted as an educational event and details are available through Chicago & Northwestern Railway Rooms at 1420 Sherman Avenue. Mrs. M. Cronk of Omaha recommends DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation headache and biliousness.
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Chicago & Northwestern R.y
Sherman Avenue
M. Cronk
Omaha
Neb
DeWitt’s
South Dakota Civil Suit Summons In Beadle County
State of South Dakota Fifth Judicial Circuit Beadle County summons Richard Ramsell plaintiff vs Louis E Paquin Clara Louise Cutudel Josephine P st Elia Changnon and Felicite Paquin defendants. Defendant greeted and ordered to answer within thirty days after service at Huron South Dakota. Failure to answer grants relief demanded. Dated July 19 1898 by C Kemp Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
South Dakota
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Beadle County
Richard Ramsell
Louis E. Pauin
Clara Louise Cutudel
Josephine P.st
Elia Changnon
Felicite Paquin
Beadle
Huron
County of Beadle
Second
Notice for final proof on land claim at Huron S Dak
Notice states Louis C. Hehish has filed for final proof on his land claim N E 4 Sec 15 Twp 110 N Range 62 West in Huron South Dakota to prove continuous residence and cultivation. He will appear before the U S land office on August 19, 1898, with witnesses Currier, Albert, Weston, W R Link, and Axtel Palmer. C A Bunge Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Huron
U. S. Land Office
Louis C.eehis
N. Range
West
Currier
Albert Aieleston
Wi R. Link
Axtel Palmer
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Shatter
Santiago City
Critics
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J. F. Halladay
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C. A. Blake
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H. S. Volkmar
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Chamberlain
J. W. Arthur
Webster
T. J. Tracey
Ipswich
Jim Stewart
Chicago
James Stewart
Ss. D
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American Trotting Association
Davis Estate Litigation
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Omaha Exposition
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L. C. Kemp
Plaintiff
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Conrad Luther
Frank Blume
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