United States To Rule Philippines Until Commission Decides
Washington dispatch reports cabinet adjourned as the United States to exercise control over Manila and surrounding territory while a joint commission from the United States and Spain prepares a plan for the Philippines future government. The note to Spain will be publicly released later today.
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Workington
T O'Elock
Philippines
Milills
United States
Cambon
Associated Press
Porto Rico
Wands
West Indies
Cuba
Spain
Saverslenty
United Statas
Matabie
Ludrone Islands
Aguinaldo Defies as War Outlook Signals Heavy Force Need
A Dewey dispatch from Washington reports that Aguinaldo shows defiance and that about 150000 troops would be needed to subdue insurgents. The government seeks clearer insight into the evolving situation as of July 30.
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Washington
Dewey
Asulvaldo
Hope for Mrs Maybrick’s Release Cited in Debate
London July 30 In the house of commons during the home office vote debate Mr Michael Davitt MP for South Mayo questioned Mrs Florence Maybrick’s imprisonment and urged her release as a gesture of good will toward the United States. Home Secretary Sir Matthew Ridley said health reports were exaggerated but pledged to inquire.
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England
London
House of Commons
Home Office
Michael Davitt
South Mayo
Florence Maybrick
Davitt
United States
Matthew White Ridtey
Home Secretary
Panicky At Santiago Amid Occupation Fears
In Santiago de Cuba on July 20 1898 business leaders fear Americans will hand the city to Cubans for half government and futures remain uncertain. Orders from the early occupation were countermanded, Euart merchandise on throweh bills via New York was shipped unshipped and sold in New York, a sacrifice. Cuban merchants share this anxious mood as they see turmoil ahead.
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Associated Press
Santiago de Cuba
New York
Collapsed War News and Diplomatic Dispatches from Manila to Cuba
The document outlines U S policy on the Philippines including possible retention of control over Manila and sovereignty over the city and port, with cabinet debate on Philippines strategy and Dewey's reports. It notes French ambassador visit and ongoing conferences at the White House. Reports also cover the Mergenthaler Linotype fire in Montreal and growing Cuban concerns as Spain weighs independence and U S administration.
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Washington
Pfreneh
Teft
White House
Alpath
Allie Bet
Bine
Albert M
Thiebaut
Death Reported of Private Michael McGoldrick in Malaria Fever
Washington war department dispatch lists Sanitary conditions for July 28 with 4 274 sick and 600 fever cases. Private Michael McGoldrick of the First Infantry is reported dead from asthenia following malarial fever. The note references Shafter and dates tied to Santiago de Cuba and Bermuda communications.
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Shafter
Washington
War Department
Santiago de Cuba
Bermuda
Michael McGoldrick
Captain Dodge Dead in Santiago Telegraph Notice
Washington telegram reports the death of Capt. Dodge of the Twenty fourth Infantry, a well known figure in the western states, as announced from Santiago on July 20.
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Washington
Santiago
Dodge
Twentyfourth Infantry
Camara Slips Out From Cartagena to Cadiz
New York dispatch from Gibraltar reports Ramir Camara’s squadron slipping through the Straits of Gibraltar and reaching Cadiz unseen. Cadiz locals show little enthusiasm for continuing the war amid merchant stagnation and scarce resources, with only military officials backing a prolonged conflict.
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New York
Tribune
Gibraltar
Ramir Camara
Pelago
Carlos V
Rapido
Purriata
Dusnos Ayres
Audax
Caragena
Strate
Gibraitae
Rien
Wranesiay
Cadiz
Lepanto
Cartagene
Camara
Cadix
Cudiz
Orebas
Cadix Te Hastenthe
Bat Neriom
Merritt Arrives in Manila with 11,000 troops
A Manila Bay dispatch confirms Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt arrived at Cavite on July 25 and assumes command with about 11,000 officers and men under his control. The expedition totals 5,000 in the third party and 1,016 ships and men, with reassurances of health and readiness for duty. The navy notes Merritt aboard the Newport. Dewey’s release signals the remainder of the expedition may be curtailed.
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San Francisco
Manila Bay
Hong Kong
Weeley Merritt
Manila
Merritt
Ohio
City of Pura
Indiana
Morgan City
McArthur
Valencia
Washington
War Department
USA
Cavite
Slenedy
Secretary of the Navy
Newport
Dewey
Manus
Hong Kon
Syain
Spain
Caroline Islant
Philippines
Boy Describes Hunger Travel from Massachusetts to Logan Kansas
A 15 year old boy Edwin Wheeler sought help from Police Matron Thorpe to find work. He said he was born in Massachusetts and had come west to find employment, growing up with the country, and Thorpe suggested a possible position in Logan Kansas.
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Edwin Wheeler
Thorpe
Massachusetts
Logan
Kansas
Farm Boy Returns After Long Journey With Letter Help
A farmer helps a boy travel 200 miles by accepting a letter and instructing him to beg rides. Wheeler promises to deliver the letter, and nine days after starting the boy arrives safely. The farmer praises his heroic spirit and success.
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Wheeler
Local claims against U S govern ment grow as occupation endures
In Santiago de Cuba a steady stream of residents presents claims for losses caused by Cuban troops, property damage, robbery and plunder over three years. Many passes are misused to smuggle rim and tobacco. Plans arise for a bonded warehouse and American protectorate. Enriqe Trujillo sought a license to publish a Cuban paper, but was refused.
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Santiago de Cuba
United States
Philadelphia
New York
Don Aldoon
Santiago
Porto Rico
Porto Blon
Senor
Enrique Trujillo
Porvintr
Navy cablegram reports Infanta Maria Teresa to be salvaged
Washington dispatch quotes Admiral Sampson noting wrecked Infanta Maria Teresa will be treated and towed to Guantanamo after a tank is positioned in the bow. Unclear if flooding stems from valve failure or a breach. Pumps are active as water is pumped out and steam is observed in a boiler.
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Washington
Navy Department
Sampson
Pinya
Infanta Maria Teresa
Guantanamo
Grand Stand Declared Absolutely Safe for Fireworks Night
Irving W Donittle of the Committee of Fifteen announced that Fire Marshal Wilmarth inspected the grand stand at the fairgrounds for the Manila fireworks display and ordered repairs. The grand stand has been strengthened and is now deemed absolutely safe to hold the anticipated crowd.
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Irving W. Donittle
Committee of Fifteen
Fairgrounds
Battle of Manila
Wilmarth
Qe Fair Grounds
Pire
Berlin reports worsening health of Bismarck the chancellor
Berlin July 20 reports say the condition of Bismarck has grown worse and a catastrophe is feared. No authentic confirmation of this report has been received.
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Berlin
Bismarck
STOPPED SHORT. Everybody Settles Down to Routine Work
A report notes people resume ordinary tasks after an interruption as routines normalize. Workers return to desks, streets quiet, and daily schedules proceed with minimal disruption across the city.
Fifth Illinois Beer Canteens Driven Out at Camp Thomas
Troop incursions from Camp Thomas pause as units settle in for permanent duty at Chickamauga Park. Fifth Illinois resumes duties amid discipline and relocation. First Pennsylvania weighs colonelcy for Lieut Col Good amid hospital reforms. Beer sales restricted to about fifteen canteens as temperance drive expands.
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Chickamauga
Col. Culver
Foll Call
Pennsylvania
Brown
Col. Good
Harkin
Pirot Pennsylvania
First Pennsylvania
Wm. G. Ledile
Mike
Third Corps
Divinity Hospital
Madrid Realigns to Acceptance of American Peace Terms
Paris dispatch reports in Madrid that all factions are realigning to accept American peace terms. The only potential hurdle mentioned is the Cuban debt as a possible difficulty.
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Paris
Madrid
The
Temps
Spanish Blood Pennant Gift Shocks Chicago Mayor
Chicago July 3. Mayor Harrison received a commodore pennant from the Spanish man-of-war Iste de Luzon in Marile bay. The two foot square banner is blood stained and sent as a gift to the city by a party of Chicago men aboard the United States steamer Boston. There will be music tonight at The Council at 21 Kansas avenue.
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Keeretry
Philippines
Howeek
Chicago
Harrison
Luzon
Marile Bay
United States
Boston
Kansas Avenue
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