Final move in Philippine War feared surrender of Manila
A Hong Kong dispatch reports Dewey sending Raleigh and Concord to seize eleven Spanish vessels in the Philippine waters and pressure Manila’s capitulation. Merritt is en route and expected to assume governorship as American forces approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hong Hoong
Dewey
Manila
Raleigh and Concord
Wildman
Vari
Sin Maruel
Luzon
Port Jaeysl Palaryn
Casaran Luzon
Batan
Taisen Island
Augusti
Tribone
Washington
Merritt
War Department
Hong Kong
Philippines
Prindeot
Wm Sen Princinco
Eictsens Med
Honwhuld
Vowlie
Mire
Anderson
San Franco
Greene
Wolch
Manilla
Hawaiian
Anders Feet
Tranaparte
Gour
Hawaii
Wane Island
Newport
Cevita
Admiral Dew OF
Manny
Mer Tite
Fran
Lees
Gen.Augusti
Gen
Aguinaldo
United States
Santiago
Mary
Heath
General Merritt
After Occupation Legal Continuity and Prisoner Repatriation
The article discusses continuing municipal laws and private rights under American occupation, with judges accepting U S supremacy. It notes orders to protect inhabitants and maintain tribunals, while considering disposition of Spanish prisoners via Gen Merritt’s guidance. It questions repatriation to Spain and the broader authority after sovereignty shifts in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiel
United States
Odupation
Philippines
First Indiana Regiment Breaks Camp For Porto Rico
One hundred sixtieth Indiana infantry moves five miles to Tossville Ga for Newport News onward to Porto Rico to join Fifth Illinois. First South Carolina to Jacksonvi le to join Fitzhugh Lee's command. Sixth regiment reaches Camp Thomas soon. ambulance and train arrangements mapped. display planned with 22 wagons and 1,000 mules. Spanish troops withdraw to San Juan as defenses strengthen.
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Chickamauga Park
Indiana Infantry
Tossville
Southern Railway
Newport
Porto Fico
South Carolina
Jacksonvike
Fitzhugh Lee
U. S
Camp Thomas
Knoxville
Tenn
First Corps
Smith-White Field
Associated Press
Thomas
D. W
Porto Rico
San Juan
Ardandhu Arrives With Cargo Fire Off Maryland Coast
The Ardandhu steamship of the Tweedie line sailing from the West Indies to New York reached port with a cargo burning in its lower hold. Fire first appeared at 9:30 p.m. on Monday near Fenwicks Island off Maryland as passengers and crew faced wild excitement during the incident.
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Ardandhu
New York
Tweedie Line
Porte
Seray
Percy Sanders
Ube
Walker
Bogr
Ardendhy
Water analysis and camp water supply actions at Camp Thomas
Gen Boynton chairs an analysis of all water sources at Camp Thomas to ensure troops drink pure water. Gen Waynton doubts contamination risk is low and notes prior analyses show water is pure. Med Co Grigsby's Rough Riders prepare to move to pen camp. Lt Sunderland supervises camp layout. 200 yard targets set with fine practice records. The report also recalls a shipboard incident where life boats were used to rescue passengers and steerage during a fire near the Ardenthy narrows.
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Boynton
Chictamauce-Chattanooga Park Commission
Camp Thenms
Waynton
Thomas
Col
Grigsby
Rough Riders
Brotherton Field
Sunderland
Sues
Liegd
Young Admits Guilt in Embezzlement Accusation
Quartermaster Sergeant James A. Young of the Twentieth Kansas is ordered under arrest by Col Funston on charges of embezzling government property. He says he acted as others did while selling stores issued as food at Camp Merrit. Regimental commanders deny such practices, and an investigation will proceed.
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San Francisco
James A. Young
Twentieth
Kansas Regiment
Col. Funston
Young
Camp Merritt
Judges rule for shipper in express company case
Chicago July 2 judge Tales of the air cult court today ruled in favor of the shipper in the test case brought by the MInors Manufacturers association granting a writ of mandamus compelling United States Express to accept packages for shipment without extra charges. The court held the shipper not responsible for stamps and noted the law requires the recipient to affix the stamp. The defendants will appeal. An estimated three million dollars annually would be affected if the opinion stands upheld by higher courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tales of the Air Cult Court Today
Minors Manufacturers’ Association
United States Express Company
Teddy's Present to Wounded Rough Riders
Roosevelt sends five dollar bank notes to each wounded rider at Governor's Island per Major Brodie's report, with Roosevelt promising more funds if needed. The soldiers express gratitude, noting the president's constant care for his men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
Col Roosevelt
New York
Governor's Island
Brodie
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Insurgents Stop Short of Restoring Spanish Rule
The passage argues that insurgents cannot be forced to submit to Spanish rule again and that such probability would hinder peace terms. It suggests that Spain’s return to sovereignty in the Philippines is likely impossible, making complete separation of the Philippines an inevitable consequence of the conflict.
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Spain
Philippines
Brooks Ready to Start War Dispatch From Newport News
Washington July 28 The War Department received a dispatch from Gen Trecke at Newport News dated last night stating that Brooke was aboard a transport and would sail for Porto Rico early in the morning. No further word has come from Gen Brooke or the Newport News commanding officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Gim Trecke
Newport News
Porto Rico
Department
Gen. Brooke
Army to Return from Front to Montauk Point
Washington July 13 Secretary Alver issues orders to remove General Shafter's army as soon as the men can be safely escorted back to Montauk Point camp under the discretion of the commanding officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alver has _eiven
General Shafter
Montwuk Point
FAST AT ST MICHAEL SHIPLOADS OF GOLD SEEKERS
Purser Twiers of the steamer Humboldt reports a crisis at St Michael with multiple steamers unable to land passengers. About 160 from the Progresso may be returned as the company insolvent. National City also faces a 100 passenger standstill and passengers grow restive.
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Seattle
Humboldt
St. Michael
Dirego
San Francisco
National City
Peace terms accepted by Spanish papers in Madrid
Madrid reports that newspapers accept the peace terms attributed to President McKinney with no indemnity demanded and Spanish sovereignty in the Philippines to be respected. They protest continued hostilities after Spain had sued for peace as Gen Correa arranges reception for Santiago de Cuba surrender troops and prepares sanitary stations to prevent disease spread to Spain.
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Madrid
Philippine Islands
McKinney
United States
Spain
Correa
San Hago de Cuba
Sick list and deaths from Cuba enlistments July 27 1898
War department releases report from Siboney listing total sick 5770 fever cases 2934 new fever 638 and 58 returned to duty. Deaths include First Lieutenant J A Babcock yellow fever and several privates and civilians across multiple units. Signoff by Major Shafter.
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Washington
War Department
Suptisen de
Cuba
Army
DD. C
J.A. Babcock
Michigan
Wiliam Francis Poore
Andrew Johnson
Second Cavalry
Walter Wischman
Harvey Atkinson
Second
Maxsachuxetts
Detention Hospital
Shafter
Majo
Miles Stands Still at Port Grandis In Puerto Rico
Madrid reports from San Juan de Porto Rico that American forces under Major General Miles hold positions at Port Grandis as after landing. Several American warships and transports are cruising off the island in a show of force.
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Madrid
San Juan de Porto Rico
Miles
Port Grandls
STILL AFTER HELMS AND THE HELMS CASE
Still after Fletcher Helms the arrest for obtaining money under false pretenses. The case was dismissed on motion of County Attorney Jetmore and a new complaint sought by interested parties. An appeal to Attorney General Boyle is possible. Helmy the deputy sheriff who collected money on a fraudulent warrant pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor, fined $100 and costs. Patriotic Newton Women sent $55 for ice and hospital needs for Major Doctor Armstrong and Kansas soldiers. Attendants at a Young People’s Christian Union meeting travel from Topeka to Saratoga and return for HEAL. Santa Fe Route guidance offered.
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Fletcher Helms
Jetmore
Boyle
McClintock
Helmy
Smoky Row
Newton
Ladies of the War All Society
Doctor Armstrong
Twenty-first Kansas
Chickamauga
Kansas
Saratoga
Return
Young People’s Christian Union
Ssistopa
N. X
Topeka
Santa Fe
Life 18 Ebing His Death Expected Now at Any Time
An obituary note states that Life 18 Ebing is nearing death, with close family and local officials awaiting the passing. No further details on cause or circumstances are provided in the fragment.
Prince Bismarck Nearing Crisis At Friedrichsruhe
Berlin reports confirm serious illness of Prince Bismarck. Family congregates at Friedrichsruhe as Hamburg and Berlin papers describe an anxious crisis with some hope of improvement. dispatches note acute venal trouble and a dangerous turn in his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Bismarck
Freidrichsruhe
Eramburg
Vossiche Zeitung
Hamburger Nachrichten
Prine Mis
Lokal Anzieger
Hismarck
Bismarck’s Health Condition Subject of Alarmist Reports
Dispatches discuss Prince Bismarck’s waning strength and potential heart weakness amid reports of leg inflammation and general fatigue. Dr. Schweringer denies alarmist claims, noting privacy and ongoing illness without imminent collapse. Rome cites open treatment, while telegraph inquiries provoke irritation in the Bismarck household.
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Reich Richsruhe
Prince Bismarck
Schweringer
Schweninger
Bismarck
Local court actions and police raids in Topeka described
Probate Judge Dolman sentences Wille Burpitt to reform school and Carrie Parish to Beloit industrial school for girls. Chase Martin leads the Cold Storage team 19 as arrests follow a North Topeka beer raid. Deeds filed transferring Hamilton hull property. sheriff sale earlier at 14500 dollars. Reports of nuisance appeal, a Brown case, and a chase involving George Davis and Topeka police noting a violent incident at Burlingame.
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Dolman
Wille Burpitt
Merrieton
Carrie Parish
Beloit
Hamilton Hull
Quilicy Street
Sheriff Cook
Sheriff Male
Internal Revenue Station
State of Kansas
Frain Te Brown
Brown
North Topeka
Ode Hazen
Owen
Offerrtela
George Davis
Aeeault
Davis
Puriingene
O. M
Topeka
Collered Volunteers
Agere
Todeyok Davie
Burlingame
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Carolina
Will
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Eaorones
Ronter
NEW
Uncle Sam
The
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Sergeant Young
Express Companies
Tuley
Gibraltar
Victoria
Haquimerit
Naval Authority
Whancouver Island
Impreenariles
Omaha
S. W. Allerton
South Omaha
Nebraska
Cedar Rapis
T. B. Jennings
Hettwer
O. G. Miller
KR. T. Roby
Topeka Printing Company
O. GM RT
Roy
H. S. Knox
Luther C. Baily
Sarah Ann Porter
District Court
Hazen
James Porter
Ceel
U.S. Pension Office
Tase Tall
Gold Storage
Topekin Blues
Bloomer Girls
Athletic Park
S.J. Paterson
Rock Island
Wafe
Delphos
Hindman & Figg
Restat
Brooks
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