British protests fail as Belgian loan to Pekin rail is sanctioned
A Pekin dispatch reports an imperial edict sanctions the Pekin to Han Kat railway loan despite Sir Claude MacDonald’s protests. Baron de Vinck says Russian chargé d affaires Pavloff and French minister Gard urged Tsung-li-Yamen to ignore Britain’s bid to overturn the contract. An imperial decree for ratification is expected, with Belgian minister criticized.
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Enanghai
Pekin
Han Kat
Claude Macdonald
London
the Times
Baron de Vinck
Tsung-li-Yamen
M. Pavloff
Rear Admiral Kirkland in Critical Condition Amid Recovery Hope
Aug. 12 reports from Valirso California describe Rear Admiral Kirkland nearing death despite artificial respiration. He remains too weak to clear throat blood. Dr. W. E. Taylor from San Francisco assists, offering little hope. Navy yard bells ordered silenced to maintain quiet as authorities monitor his condition. Also noted is West Superior’s report of the first Spanish regimental flag captured in Porto Rico by Company I of the Third Wisconsin, sent home for preservation. Royal Baking Powder Co. advertises leavening strength and purity.
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Valirso
Cal
W. E. Taylor
San Francisco
Admiral Kirklam
Navy Yard
Porto Rico
West Superior
Wis
Irish Cabinet Approves Day Cambon Protocol
The Irish Cabinet Council for Pally approved the Day Cambon Protocol. Inch ambassador is authorized to sign preliminaries at once.
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Irish Cabinet Council For
Diplomatic Conference Schedules Advance of Peace Talks
Aug 12 reports show the government endorsing the protocol and cabinet approving it. M Cambon will be asked to sign preliminaries of peace as diplomatic conferences proceed. The day is noted for heavy cabinet and diplomatic activity with no new propositions offered.
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Cabieil
M. Cambon
Washington Se
Peace treaty talks to be held in Paris with commissioners named
An Associated Press report states negotiations for the peace treaty will occur in Paris, but commissioners are not yet appointed and the protocol terms will be published only after the instrument is signed.
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Ent
Associated Press
Paris
Armistice to Head Protocol in Spain Peace Efforts
Madrid cabal reports protocol arrives. McKinley accepts Spanish reply with light changes. First protocol condition is armistice to be declared at once. Sagasta authorizes Cambon to sign. queen regent approves. Philippines terms dominate negotiations as cabinet weighs instructions to commissioners.
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London
Madrid
The
Daily Mail
McKinley
Senor Sagasta
M. Cambon
Philippines
Peace protocol news delights fleet at Guantanamo
The AP bulletin announcing the peace protocol was the first authentic news from the negotiations. The fleet here at Guantanamo Bay expressed intense satisfaction as news spread that several warships may soon move north and the great fleet could be redistributed to various stations.
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Guantanamo
Playa del Este
Associated Press
Navy Department
Carlist Band Near Seo del Urgel Causes Tension
London reports a Carlist armed band near Seo del Urgel in the Pyrenees and three others in Maorztrazgo. Authorities deny involvement, but the small groups provoke agitation in largely Carlist regions amid government denials.
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London
Biarritz
The
Daily Mail
Seo del Urgel
Pyrenees
Maorztrazgo
Navarro Engages Steamer for Immediate Move to Mall a
London August 12 The Daily Mail Hong Kong correspondent reports Spanish consul Senor Navarro has hired a steamer to sail for Mall a at once after the conclusion of events in the city.
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London
Hong Kong
The
Daily Mail
Senor Navarro
Mal la
Impatient for Peace Headlines Amid War News
Map Dkrip reports Aug 12 that the press sees peace as near and demands an end to hostilities. In San Francisco a special steamer will deliver five thousand tons of commissary stores to General Merritt for 20,000 soldiers for several months, bought from Pacific coast firms.
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MapDkrip
San Francisco
Merritt
Pacific Coast
Minnesota Iron Output Tops Twenty Three Million Tons Since 1884
The Geological Survey reports 1897 iron ore production at 17,518,046 long tons nationwide. Minnesota produced about 35 percent, 5,601,420 long tons, up 1,317,549 from 1896. Output is red hematite. Minnesota’s total from 1884–1897 reached 23,681,148 long tons with 1897 value at $4,029,077, or 72 cents per ton.
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Minnesota
Washington
Geological Survey
United States
Michigan
Attack on Salisbury Chinese Policy Draws Unity of Critique
London papers condemn Lord Salisbury for weak handling of China policy with warnings of possible war. Predictions cite the Yangtze crisis and compare unfavorably to Egypt, calling the premier’s efforts humiliating and insufficient.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Daily Chronicle
Yang-Tse Valley
Egypt
China
France Weighs Chinese Question and Possible War Alignment
Paris reports note the Chinese issue dominates front pages. Le Matin urges decisive French intervention in China while Le Soir hints at possible war between England and Russia. The articles suggest France would back Russia if conflict erupts and favor gains in Tonkin’s southern provinces.
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Paris
Matin
China
Soir
England
Russia
France
Tonquin
First Division Embarks for Santiago Completion of Embarkation
The transports Manteo and Berkshire sailed from Santiago de Cuba carrying the Twenty first and the balance of the Seventy first regiments, completing the embarkation of the First division. The Second division’s embarkation will start immediately.
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Santiago
Santiago DE Cuba
Manteo
Berkshire
Hottest Day on Record in Washington State
Spokane reports record heat on August 12 with Walla Walla shattering all previous marks for temperature since the weather bureau began 27 years ago at 118 degrees. The weather detail references incomplete text about local approaches and a 1891 award, with unclear context.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
Walla Walla
Weather Bureau
Robbers Halt Express Train Near St Joseph
Five to six armed men stopped the Omaha flyer on the Burlington road at Dughill two miles north of St Joseph. They moved the Adams Express safe from the car into a wagon but abandoned the haul and dumped the safe on the highway. The safe was later recovered unopened, though rumors say substantial booty may have been taken.
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St. Joseph
Burlington Road
Dughill
Here
Adams Express Company
Policeman Hawley Kills Family Then Self in Drinking Rage
New York Aug 12 Policeman Henry C Hawley of the Tenderloin station in a drunken frenzy shot his wife and mother Mary Hawley his four year old son and six year old daughter then shot himself in the head He was taken to Bellevue hospital where he died Soon after the wife indicated drink caused the tragedy as the motive The son and daughter died at New York hospital leaving Hawley the sole survivor of the family set in this custody battle scenario.
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New York
Henry C. Hawley
Tenderloin Station
Mary Hawley
Bellevue Hospital
New York Hospital
Hawley
Three Die and One Dies in Central City Shooting Affray
A Deadwood dispatch reports judge J P Giddings Ed Shannon and Jack Wear killed in a Central City office quarrel with Mrs Ed Shannon mortally wounded. Shannon killed Wear and Giddings then beat his wife and fatally shot himself. the woman survived. All were well to do pioneers and Giddings held political offices.
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Central City
D. Omanda
Neb
Deadwood
S. D
The
Bee
J. P. Giddings
Ed Shannon
Jack Wear
Ed Shandon
Shannon
Terry
Giddings
Fence discovery uncovers long-missed goods in Richland township
In Anamosa Iowa on August 12 authorities found the largest fence in the region revealing items missing for three years at the Yansee premises in Richland township. The cache included diverse belongings indicating a large-scale theft recovery.
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Anamosa
Richland Township
Wisconsin Volunteer Dies of Typhoid at Twenty Two
George Telling of Company L First Wisconsin died in a Jacksonville hospital from typhoid fever at age 22. The death was reported from a military unit context dated August 12.
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Wisconsin
Jacksonville
Fla
George Telling
Company L
First Wisconsin
Tammany Hall Declares De Fiance Of Election Bill
Tammany Hall, via its executive committee, adopts resolutions rejecting the election bill passed in the recent special session. It refuses to recognize the measure or name deputy commissioners, calling the bill unconstitutional and an insult to the republican form of government in Greater New York.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Greater
Peace Protocol Nears Signing Staged for Manila and Puerto Rico
Washington dispatch reports Spain's cabinet approves the peace protocol and Paris to sign. Cessation of hostilities to follow, with General Merritt’s troops occupying Manila and General Miles’ forces taking San Juan de Porto Rico. Delays expected for Cuba evacuation until cooler weather and orderly government forms. Secretary Day likely to lead the peace commission with Senators Allison and Gorman considered for seats.
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Washington
Associated Press
Madrid
Ans
Manila
Merritt
United States
San Juan de Porto Rico
Miles
Island
Havana
Matanzas
Cuba
Peace Commission
Secretary Day
Allison
Iowa
Gorman
Maryland
Army camp orders move Second and Third divisions west
At Chickamauga Park on August 12, orders direct Brigadier General McKee to Knoxville Tennessee and Brigadier General Sanger to Lexington Kentucky to prepare preliminary arrangements at new camp grounds for the encampment of the First corps. A full movement is not expected for about ten days.
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Chickamauga Park
Camp Thomas
McKee
Sanger
Knoxville
Tenn
Lexington
North Dakota Banker Acquitted in Embezzlement Trial
H. F. Salyards, former president of the First National Bank of Alimot in North Dakota, acquitted in U S court after an eight day trial. He faced charges of embezzlement and misappropriation of funds plus making false reports to the currency controller.
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North Dakota
Acquittest
Dervis Lakr
N. D
H. F. Salyards
First National Bank of
Alimot
United States
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