US Seizes Ladrone Islands During Guaham Stop
Special Correspondence recounts Capt. Henry Glass of the Charleston taking possession of the Ladrone group for the United States after a brief, lightly defended stand by a Spanish garrison. The piece notes strategic value as harbors and coaling stations, compares colonial ambitions, and sketches Magellan’s historic voyage and the islands' later history under Spanish and Mexican rule.
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San Francisco
Manila
Dewey
Henry Glass
United States
Charleston
Guaham
Guan
Glass
Uncle Sam
Spain
Cavite
Graham
Caroline
Paloa Islands
Pacific
South Carolina
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Vuelta Abajo
Havana Island Town Described Amid Filth and Crowding
An 1887 census describes a dense Havana wall town with twenty thousand residents living on ground floors in brick houses. Sanitation is poor with no running water, limited cisterns, and crowded patios. Epidemics, vermin, and disease risk persist despite a strong trade wind and harbor currents.
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Havana
England
Marina
Puerta de Tierra
San Turco
Catano
End of Spanish War Month Brings U S Military Praise
Washington notes satisfaction over three months of war with Spain as 250000 troops have been mobilized and engaged. Maj. Gen. Shafter praises the Army's courage in the Santiago campaign and the first large scale use of modern warfare by civilized nations.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Santiago
United States Army
Fi Caney
India
South Africa
Fifth Army Corps
Shafter
War Department
Santiaco
Via
Hayu
Lieut
Miley
San Luis
Palma Soriano
Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
Amer
Balquirit
Siboney
la Quasina
Sevilla
Caney
San Juan
Madrid
Toral
Vigo Coruna
Atlantic
Santander
Bay of Bis
President's second call for troops nearly filled
About 60 000 of 70 000 volunteers from the presidents second call have been recruited and most mustered. Of these, 30 000 join regiments in the field, while nearly 20 000 are recruited for new organizations. Adjt Gen Corbin aims to have details cleared by August 1.
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Adjt
Corbin
Praise for the American Navy in English press
London weekly papers laud the American navy during the war praising marksmanship and victories on land and sea from Crecy to the Crimea. The Saturday Review notes a noble kinship between English and American, ending with a stark wartime shout to refrain from cheering as casualties mount.
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London
Saturday Review
Crecy
Crimea
Capt
Philip
Hardy
Nelson
Surrender of Spanish troops at Santiago de Cuba reported
The dispatch notes that about 3,005 Spanish troops and 350 guerrillas surrendered, with arms loaded for transport to the railroad. Three thousand stands of arms were moved, and numbers to ship home are projected, while rations and paroles are provided. Shafter orders transport for families, and plans to move against Havana are mentioned along with reinforced Havana defenses.
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Toral
San Luis
Guantanamo
Sagua
Baracoa
Shafter
Spain
Havana
Miles
Brooke
Lee
Graham
United States
Tampa
Santiago
New Bonds To Be Sent Out Today
Washington July 25. The first bonds under the new issue will be sent by express today about 2,000 going out. It is believed that any of the $5,000 subscriptions can be allotted though it will be some days before the exact allotment is determined.
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Washington
Nipe Bay Victory Broadens Cuba Operations
The navy reports the success of the Nipe expedition aiding Cuba logistics and Holguin operations. Admiral Sampson notes Nipe Bay as a base to shorten routes and support Santiago, with potential to pressure Cuban defences if needed. Generals Miles and Shafter face shipment needs and possible delays but expect no major setback for Puerto Rico landing plans.
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Nipe
Bay of Nipe
Cuba
Santiago
Holguin
Navy Department
Corbin
Washington
Miley
San Luis
Palmas
Cervera
Toral
United States Signals Naval Policy Over Spain War
The president communicates U S intentions through diplomacy to European powers to avoid coastal war. Commodore Watson may cross the Atlantic only if Spain resists peace, with the aim to cripple Spain's naval power if necessary. The move seeks to end hostilities on this side and deter European involvement.
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Spain
Atlantic
Camara
Commodore Watson
Europe
United States
Watson
Mob Burns Prisoner After Jail Storm at Westville
A Natchez telegraph reports a mob stormed the Simpson county jail at Westville and killed W. T. Patterson who was jailed for the murder of Lawrence Siinson. The jail and body were burned. Patterson was said to have killed Brinson in April 1597 after four trials ended in delays.
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St. Louis
Republic
Natchez
Miss
Simpson County
Westville
W. T. Patterson
Lawrence Siinson
Patterson
Brinson
Each Wants to Be Ruler Among Rebel Chiefs
Manila rebels quarrel over supreme control as each local chief seeks sole rule of his island. The Spanish are beaten by weak leaders. American inaction harms native districts with food available but no money or means to distribute it.
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la Plata
Pacific
Terra del Fuego
Spain
Magellan
Moluccas
Ladrone Islands
Magelan
London
Manila
Daily Mail
Spanish Prisoners Escape Report From Fort McPherson
Four Spanish prisoners confined at Fort McPherson since hostilities with Spain reportedly escaped by midnight. An officer declined to confirm the report while several enlisted men said three escaped on Wednesday and Thursday night.
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Atlanta
Fort McPherson
Spain
MISS SCHLEY'S MISSION TO SEEK PEACE TALKS
Miss Jessie Schley, delegate from the Peace society of Paris, has reached Madrid aiming to interview cabinet members on humanitarian grounds. She is the daughter of Charles Schley of Milwaukee, a cousin of Commodore Schley, and a Daughters of the Revolution member. Her trip to meet the queen regent and Sagasta was to secure peace before visiting President McKinley. her father reportedly asked her to return home.
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Madrid
Jessie Schley
Peace Society of Paris
Charles Schley
Milwaukee
Commodore Schley
Daughters of the Revolution
Paris
Senor Sagasta
Washington
McKinley
Milwaukee Sentinel
Miss Schley
Quebec conference agenda rumored by Ottawa
Ottawa lists unofficial Quebec talks topics including fur seats in Behring seas and Pacific fisheries inland waters boundary delimitation Alaska Canada, alien labor, bonded trade, naval vessels on the lakes, mining rights, reciprocity, and cross border custody transport.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Quebec
Behring Sea
North Pacific Ocean
United States
Canada
Fatal blow or heart disease claims Julius Seigman
Randolph Wisconsin July 25 In a friendly bout Paul Seigman struck his brother Julius a blow in the side Julius staggers and falls dying almost instantly coroner's jury cannot determine if death stemmed from the blow or heart disease Julius 28 years old leaves one wife and child Destructive Hallstorm Huroz South Dakota July 25 The most destructive hailstorm in Beadle county history Friday carving a path over a mile wide and 15 miles long destroying 1500 acres of wheat and small grain Some farmers lose their entire crop Many cattle killed by lightning
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Randolph
Wis
Paul Seigman
Julius
License Revoked in Springfield for Refusal to Furnish Statement
The Equitable Accident Association of Boston,Mass. had its license revoked by the superintendent for failure to provide sworn business statements.
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Springfield
the Equitable Accident: Association
Boston
Mass
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Garcia
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