Bloodless capture of the Ladrone Island governor
Lieutenant William Braunersreuther of the U S S Charleston reports a swift seizure of Agana capital with 54 Spanish soldiers and six officers taken prisoner. He notes landing with 60 men, breaking a sealed letter, disarming 108 natives, and the governor surrendering within minutes. The action boosts U S population and discusses a possible Philippine base network for long range operations.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Ladrone Islands
Augustus Pollack
William Braunersreuther
Charleston
U.S. S
Manila
Agana
Indian Mints May Reopen to Free Coinage of Silver
A Washington dispatch says London sources report the Indian mints will reopen to free coinage of silver soon. The Indian commission report due before September could illuminate details. A proposed 22 to 1 ratio is said to be supported by US and France, potentially boosting silver prices yet hindering a 16 to 1 restore.
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The
Times
Washington
London
Indian Commission
United States
France
Secretary Day to resign and seek Canton law practice
A Washington dispatch reports that Secretary Day plans to retire as secretary of state soon and, after serving as a peace commission member, will resume the practice of law in Canton. It notes the step was anticipated by Day’s close friends and aligns with expectations after Spain and the United States peace is achieved.
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New York
Washington
The
Herald
Day
Canton
Blanco Softens His Stance as Cuba War Winds Down
From Havana advices to the Cuban junta say Captain General Blanco adopts a milder tone and prepares to withdraw. He proclaims peace with no further fighting, grants pardons to Cuban prisoners, and assures Spaniards in Cuba free transport home. He also urges forgiveness of Cubans, while American claims for war damage flood in. Roosevelt’s Rough Riders sail home from Santiago and Spain contemplates Porto Rico concessions.
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Havana
Blanco
Cuba
Spain
General Blanco
War News in Brief Porto Rico Campaign Updates
General Miles revises plan to avoid mined roads in Porto Rico while Col. Roosevelt’s Rough Riders face rebuke from Secretary Alger. The Spanish garrison at Ponce under Col. de San Martin is court martialed and shot for abandoning the town. Troops sail from San Francisco to garrison Hawaii and 5000 immune troops depart for Santiago. Eastern Porto Rico falls to Americans and Cape San Juan is occupied. Guayama, Porto Rico, captured by Gen. Haines. Manila-bound troops from San Francisco expected by Sept. 1. Rivera.
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Miles
Porto Rico
Col. Roosevelt
Alger
Col. de San Martin
Ponce
Cape San Juan
Toral
Santiago
A Successful Naval Adjunct
A Washington special says the repair ship Vulcan is a naval success in the war. Renamed from the steamer Chatham it was fitted at Boston and serves near Cuban harbor with Sampson's fleet. An officer notes constant repairs as brass castings and other parts are urgently needed on warships and support vessels.
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the Tribune
Washington
Vulcan
Navy
Chatham
Boston Navy Yard
Sampson
Cuban
Navy Department
Guantanamo Bay
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