Manila Readies for Surrender Amid German Fleet Show
Vancouver dispatch notes Manila's backers facing bombardment risk as a German squadron and supply ships appear off Cavite. Reports describe insurgent activity and Spanish casualties from the Aetna Christina engagement, with Dewey aiding wounded Spaniards and seizures of Mauser arms in Hong Kong.
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Vancouver
Empress of Tadia
Hong Kong
Mani
Cavite
Manila
Bera Ie Asim Simarkabia
Wodey
Bir
Wiliams
Home Kong
Koram
Sieng
Princess Wilhelm
Friuwneer
McCulloch Chases Suspect Vessel Off Manila Harbor
A lookout aboard the Olympia spotted a larger craft leaving Manila under a flag resembling Spain. The McCulloch pursued for ten minutes and fired no shots, approaching Manila Bay for inspection before discovering the Austrian flag on the suspected vessel.
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Manila
McCulloch
All Knot Galt
Insult to Shafter sparks talk of punishment
Washington reports General Shafter has not notified the war department of the alleged slap by New York World correspondent Sylvester Scovel during Santiago ceremonies. The incident follows the capture of the city and flag raising, with Assistant Judge Advocate General Morrison declaring the offense serious and potentially death-penalty worthy. Scovel is reportedly arrested and in custody as the army sort out proper procedure.
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Washington
Shafter Hae
War Department
Sylvester Scovel
New York World
Santiago
United States
New York Herald
Morrisomanys
Servel
Weighty Work Big Guns of the Party Gather Here
A Populist conference in Topeka draws Congressmen Simpson Botkin Harris and others. The joint meeting aims to link congressional nominees with local sentiment, discuss campaign plans, and gather ideas for a Populist handbook while praising Kansas troops for discipline and efficiency.
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Topeka
State Central Committee
United States
Harris
Congress
Wepeka
State Central
Hiddle
Tipton
Compaler
Grant Hastington
Ward
Tip
Our Terms of Peace London Dispatch Details U S Peace Terms
A London dispatch reports Sir Henry Drummond-Wolff, the British ambassador in Madrid, has been fully informed of the terms on which the United States government is prepared to make peace.
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New York
London
Journal
Henry Drummond-Wolff
Madrid
United States
Army Appointments and Promotions Made by the President
The president announces army appointments and promotions including in the Quartermasters department. To be brevet colonel Maj. Charles Rt. Burner US A To be majors Captain Joseph B.
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Washington
Army
Weutenakt
Charles Rt. Burner
US. A
Joseph B
Carlists Ready to Break Out in Spain Movement Grows
In Spain the Carlists appear ready to rise at any moment as the insurgent movement strengthens across multiple regions. Barriers vary by province with supporters signaling readiness while authorities monitor potential clashes. The article notes rising activity and scattered demonstrations linked to Carlist loyalties.
The Fall of Santiago Signals Immediate Carlist Action
London dispatch reports Carlists in Spain ready for active operations as news spreads. The Madrid authorities are believed aware of rising aid for Carlist efforts and the movement claims strength across regions amid rumors of a surrender by opposing forces.
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London
Madrid
Spain
Movement of Troops to Porto Rico From Camp Thomas
Troop movements to Porto Rico from Camp Thomas begin tomorrow. Commands in the first order pack and load by night for an early departure, with Bellrolds ready to move troops to Newport News quickly. Major General Brooke and staff plan the exit, with signal, ambulance, and hospital units under named officers. third brigade first division and second division of the first corps expected to move Thursday or Friday.
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Chickamauga Park
Camp Thomas
Porto Riso
Bellrolds
Newport News
Signal Corps
Glassford
L. S Smith
Kentucky
Iinois
Thirdrigade
160Th
Turmoil After Capture of Scotland Palace by U S Forces
Describes U S troops under General Shafter seizing Scotland's palace and municipal seat amid pomp. An incident on the cupola involved Captain McKittrick Wheeler Miley unfurling the flag while Seovol was restrained, angering him and leading to an arrest order. Reports also note Topeka political arrivals and preparations for a conference with extensive manuscript material from Grant Harrington.
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Shafter
Scotland
Toral
Hin Staf
MckKit
Wheeler
Miley
Seovel
Cenyel
Moss
Grasping at Straws in Madrid Coalition Talks
Madrid dispatch says coalition talks are being organized among parties against the government amid constitutional dispersion. A peace movement loses ground as a British squadron might block an American passage through the straits, though the idea remains uncertain.
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Madrid
Peace When Snow Flies Amid War Talk
Senator W. A. Harris told Populist congressmen and state officers that peace is near as snows lie, predictions that Havana will be invested, seas both sides must endure, and pressures will drive surrender while Republican missteps in Kansas are rebuked.
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W. A. Harris
Enmhalen
Havana
Walt Mne
Walt Mne, Compelled By Stress of Clmumatances Bianco
Kansas
Military officer appointments and unit composition amid Spain crisis
A list of officers and captains from multiple states is named for new commissions in various volunteer units as the Madrid conflict prompts stricter foreign enlistment rules. General Poland, ill in the days ahead, plans to rejoin his division at the front.
Cowboy Band Pushio Col July 3 Coronel Torrey Seeks Band
Coronel Torrey of the rough riders at Jacksonville Wisconsin aims to hire the famed Bode City Cowboy band with thirty members for service. Negotiations have persisted. the group is expected to depart for the south in a few days.
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Pushio
ED LITTLEIS UP San Francisco troop notes improve
San Francisco dispatch reports improvement in troops with 14 discharged from field hospital and 37 returning to duty across regimental hospitals leaving 187 sick. Kansas regiment sees daily illness drops after camp relocation. Lt Col Little assumes duty. Rio Janeiro steamer to sail Saturday with 445 men under Capt Edgar Russell and lieutenants. Arizona added to transport, Olympic chartered. Red Cross complaints about Col Kessler. New York volunteers to sail for Honolulu next Tuesday on Humboldt with 250 men plus officers. Remaining regiment to Hawaii by August 10 under contract. Q H Scott of Los Angeles named Red Cross financial agent to establish a 100 bed hospital at Manila. Sergeant Harry J Mowrey of Dakota promoted to second lieutenant.
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San Francisco
Ars
Caimp Merritt
Kansas Regiment
Little
Signal Corps Detachment
Rio Janeiro
Edgar Russell
F. H. Bailey
W. C. Belley
Thomas Gordon
Lawrence
St. Patl
Arzona
Red Cross
Col
Manila
Harry J. Mowrey
Ofton
First South Dakota
Surrender of Santiago Reported Without Blanco Knowledge
Madrid says Captain General Blanco cabled the government that Santiago was surrendered without his knowledge. A court martial will try the general.
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Madrid
Blanco
Santiago
Spanish commander at Guantanamo rejects Santiago capitulation
Madrid and the Spanish commander at Guantanamo refuse inclusion in the Santiago de Cuba capitulation. Under military law a commander may surrender troops he personally commands but cannot bind distant commanders, so the capitulation is limited to 7,000 troops at Santiago.
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Madrid, Sur Y
Ven Rerreja
Guantanamo
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Spanish steamers flee Gibraltar from Commodore Watson threat
Three Spanish transatlantic steamers arrived at Cadiz fleeing to Gibraltar, fearing Commodore Watson's squadron would attack and destroy shipping in port.
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Gibraltar
Cadiz
Watson
Temerario Sails From Assumption Port Toward Cuyaba Brazil
Assumption Paraguay July 20 reports the Spanish torpedo gunboat Temerario leaving after weeks of repairs en route toward Cuyaba Brazil via Galveston Texas. In Chicago July 20 excess fares on the Colorado flyers will be removed August 14 as railroads settle the dispute. Fast trains are to gain time withRock Island Northwestern and Burlington trains extending westbound by about one hour and a half and eastbound by two and a half hours, restoring previous schedules.
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Cavite
Manila
Hille
Kavila
Spen
West Indies
Aneme
Augusti
Striouuly
Assumption
Paraguay
Galveston
Texas
Temerario
Cuyaba
Brazil
Chicago
Colorado
Porto Rigan War Riot At Mayaguex In Porto Rico
A New York dispatch reports a riot at Mayaguex Porto Rico on Sunday where nine native deaths and many injuries occurred as Spanish residents accused natives of aiding American invaders. Miles plan targets multiple towns, uses navy bombardment of San Juan, and advances with volunteers. Mayaguez is likely first occupied, with Ponce a major western port and Arecibo a poorer inland town also mentioned.
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New York
St. Thomas
Journal
Mayaguex
Porto Rico
United States
The
Tribune
Washington
Ae. Miles
Port Mae
Bantiago
Billes
San Juani
San Juan
War Board
Brovie
Miles
Vance
Garretson
Ulsters
Massachusetts
Seventis Artillery
Tampa
St. Nicholas
Santiago
Porto
Ponce
Mayaguez
West Indies
Spanish Antilles
Chamber of Commerce
Military Cormander
Hs Harbor
Flora Mona Chansel
Porto Rica
Aguadilla
Ishind
Lares
Arecibo
Aguez
War minister denies Cuban mutiny report in Madrid
Madrid reports Gen Corres, minister for war, says Captain General Blanco has not resigned and there is no news from Cuba. He blames American wire control for blocking official dispatches and asserts no Cuban developments are available at present.
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Madrid
Corres
Blanco Hae
Cuba
Senator Pritchard narrowly escapes drowning in flood
July 20 Asheville North Carolina Senator J C Pritchard of North Carolina narrowly escaped death when a flood swept away his horse and buggy. His overturned wagon left him bruised and soaked with several cuts, though none serious. He was crossing a swollen mountain stream near Burnaville returning from an engagement.
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Pritchard
Asheville
N. C
J. C. Pritchard
North Carplinx
Burnaville
Burhavill
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