Ill-General Gren Lawton and Santiago notes
Illinois mentions Gren Lawton at 210 pounds and 6 feet 3 inches who led the division that captured Caney. It recalls Gen Wheeler as the light weight fighter of Santiago and notes newspaper plans for Porto Rico campaign. The Medical Record links war aims to Cuban freedom and American disease control. The Transmississippi exposition at Omaha reports improved finances and nearing closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gren. Lawton
Caney
Gen. Wheeler
Santiago
Court Martial Toral Evidence On Starvation Claim
The record suggests Toral would imply Spain showed indifference to the starvation of Santiago noncombatants. He contends surrendering before Santiago’s Spanish subjects were forced to seek food at enemy lines would have changed nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toral
Spain
Santiago
No American Army In Cuba Not Recognized
A Havana paper claimed no American force in Cuba would be recognized as legitimate. Gen Toral of Santiago may have held that view, but closer analysis shows he may have changed his mind. As the president replies to Spain on peace, the outcome will reveal intent and the cost of further delays to Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Toral
Santiago
Germany Sees Americans As Courageous Opponents
A German paper praising U S war effort notes Yankee conduct as masterly and valorous while warning Germany to watch for further American developments and strategies.
Santiago affair lesson for Blanco and Toral’s fate
The text argues the Americans are superior soldiers to the Spaniards and predicts that Toral’s fate will befall any Spanish commander in the war. It warns that when Havana faces action in the coming weeks Blanco may suffer a greater calamity than Toral did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Blanco
Toral
Havana
Journal of Santiago Victory Reflects Unified Fleet Effort
Reports from the era note newspaper correspondents discussing rivalries among naval commanders while conceding the action was a collective victory. Each vessel engaged performed its duty in the effort to defeat the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Wheeler Likely to Be Re-elected Despite Absences
General Wheeler is expected to win another term in Congress though he cannot attend to fences personally. Local workers, staying at home, will ensure gaps stay closed to keep cattle and hogs out, and upon his return from the war his old chair will be waiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Congress
US authority established in Philippine towns after war
AGUINALDO shown that the United States governs the parts of the Philippines wrested from Spain and will remain so through the war. Irregularities in Civil War pensions are cited as pension certificates for veterans now in the United States Army have been cancelled for not meeting Civil War pension eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
United States
Philippines
Spain
Pension Bureau
United States Army
Spain to declare peace and negotiate cessation terms
In war one side may tire before the other, but the opposing side need not suspend operations without a clear offer to negotiate. If Spain seeks peace it should openly declare its aim and agree to preliminary cessation conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Postmaster Named for Santiago Under Military Supervision
Louis Kemrer designated by the postmaster general to act as postmaster at Santiago under military supervision after Maj. Stuart chose to stay with the army. The Philadelphia cruiser sailed from San Francisco for Honolulu with Admiral Miller transferring his tag from the Albatros. The Anglo-American league named Brice as chairman and the duke of Sutherland as treasurer. Minister Hosui of Japan granted leave of absence to return home. President McKinley to call an extra Senate session if peace treaty nears. Secretary of War orders Shafter’s army removal when safely possible to Montauk Point. Baumhoff named postmaster at St. Louis. McKinley cables Admiral Dewey for Manila conditions. La Bourgogne inquiry ordered by French minister of marine. Transports St. Louis and Massachusetts carry Gen. Brooke to Porto Rico. Indiana Democrats nominate Griffith for Congress. Laurier states US-Canada conference opens Aug 10. Telegraphed Ponce telegraph office to reopen. Shafter accepts full responsibility for Santiago conduct. Ponce capitulates with the Dixie welcoming the Americans. Peace reply discussions postpone for further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kemrer
Santiago
Maj
Stuart
Illinois
United States
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Honolulu
Miller
Albatros
Anglo-American League
London
James Brice
Aberdeen
Duke of Sutherland
Hosui
Japan
Liberal Party of
Senate
Secretary of War
Montauk Point
Long Island
Frederick W. Baumhoff
St. Louis
Philippine
McKinley
Admiral Dewey
Manila
la Bourgogne
Massachusetts
Brooke
Newport News
Porto Rico
Indiana
Columbus
Francis M. Griffith
Congress
Chicago
Spain
Wilfred Laurier
Canada
Dramatic Courtroom Attack and Troy Powder Mill Disaster
On the 26th Judge Parry of Lancashire county court faced a bailiff's revolver in his courtroom, three shots fired and the judge likely fatally wounded. On the 28th a blast at BT Johnson’s powder mill in Troy PA killed the owner, also a bank paymaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry
Lancashire
England
Taylor
BT. Johnson
Troy
Pomeroy & Mitchell ‘Bank
Destructive storm on northeast coast and war-time notes
A fierce storm struck the northeast coast of England on the 29th causing land and sea damage. Northbound trains slowed by winds. crops flattened and minor fatal wrecks reported at sea. Four deputies raided Harlem race track Chicago arresting four bookmakers. remaining poolsellers to be taken into custody. Treasury statements show cash balances and gold reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
North Sea
Harlem
Chicago
Trans Mississipp i Exposition Choral Congress Planned
Director Thomas K Kelly arranges details for a western Trans Mississipp i exposition choral congress with singing societies assigned numbers and massed on closing day for a grand chorus. Also notes on New York banks, Prince Bismarck death, needle factory plans in Cleveland, Bank of Spain stats, Manila governor general’s aid, European policy comment, Carlist near Seo de Urgel, San Diego to Japan line contract, air line Denver to Cripple Creek, and New York bank excess above reserve rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas K. Kelly
West
New York City
Prince Bismarck
Germany
Friedrichsruhe
Cleveland (C
Europe
Bank of Spain
Haad
Manila
Merritt
Lux
Madrid
Paris Temps
Seo de Urgel
Catalonia
San Diego
Cal
Japan
Denver
Col
Cripple Creek
New York
Deaths and notices from Illinois regional deaths
Illinois death notices report Mrs. Fannie Harris Miller at 78 in Richview and Rev. Rufus Nutting aged 75 in Carlinville among several prominent locals. Others include Dr. George W. Patton, Mrs. Nancy Fithue, Miss Sarah J. Radford, Mrs. Alex Moss, James Pew, James Whitehead, Rev. Horatio Nelson, James Wood, and Charles Francis with brief biographical notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Harris Miller
Richview
Rufus Nutting
Carlinville
George .W. Patton
Pana
Nancy Fithue
Ilinois
Bunker Hill
Sarah J. Radford
Eureka
Alex. Moss
Chicago
Samuel Jeennes
Paris
James Pew
Litchfield
James Whitehead
Lamoin
Whitehead
England
Alton
Mississippi
Missouri
Chicago & Alton Road
Horatio Nelson
Macoupin County
New Hampshire
James Wood
Delavan
Charles Francis
Gillespie
War in Porto Rico yields wild rumors and orderly occupation
Aug 1 dispatch reports four cities surrendering to American forces though rumors of Spanish attack and massacres spread through Ponce and Juana Diaz. Gen Wilson and Gen Miles deploy provost guards as Spanish volunteers desert. Natives seek revenge on Spaniards. bloodless occupation continues with small forces arriving by sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke
Miles
Ponce
Wilson
Ernest
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Allison
Juana Diaz
Jose Garcia
Arrival of Gen Henrys Division at Ponce Puerto Rico
Dispatch reports the advance guard of Gen Henrys division arriving at Ponce after landing at Guanica. En route they captured Yauco Tallada Sabana Grande and Ponales. Spaniards failed to destroy rail bridges, trains now move supplies and troops. Alcade welcomes troops at Yauco with a public proclamation. Maj Webb Hayes raises the flag amid cheers. Locals fear interior uprising to revenge past Spanish rule. Gen Henry reports risk to Gen Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Powee
Porto Rico
Guanica
Yauco
Tallada
Sabana Grand
Ponales
Ponce
United States of America
Alcalde
Webb ‘Hayes
Ohio
President Hayes
Miles
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August Droll
America
Omaha
Sun
Greely
Col. Allen
Signal Corps
Gren. Shafter
War Department
Department
C. H. Davis
Dixie
Balearic Islands
Cartagena
Colombia
Hong Kong
Raleigh and Concord
Wildman
Philippine Archipelago
New York Herald
Santiago de Cuba
Illinois State News
Express
Tuley
Circuit Court At
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
United States Express
James Clark
Quincy
Mr. Clark
Wilkesbarre
Gen
Mollie Stark
Lester
Levis
Weller
Marshall Field
State and
Madison ‘Streets
Edward Meikle
Telono
Thomas Talbott
Lafayette Township
Coles County
J. A. McGee
Kane
Hannibal
William Selden
Minnie Dewitt
Anna
Mountain Glen
Illinois Charities
Northern Insane Hospital
Eastern Insane Hospital
Southern Insane
Central Insane Hospital
Ital
Penne
Western Insane Hospital
Lara Oes
Ns Tees
Gen. Miles
Port OF Ponce
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