Spain Moves Toward Peace Talks as Paris Report Edges In
Washington reports indicate Spain may accept U S terms essential to a Cuban peace treaty, with officials weighing next steps. A firm stance is considered if Spain resists and seeks abatement, while questions mount over General Toral and Cuban reconstruction challenges awaiting formal protocol likely involving Secretary Day and M Cambon.
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Washington
Paris
United States
Spain
Toral
Santiago
Cuba
Secretary Day
M. Cambon
Wade
Miles
Cuban debt clause eyed in Madrid note amid peace talks
Reports from Madrid indicate Spain may seek to bar Cuban debt from any settlement while the United States presses for terms. Officials expect a formal note to arrive in Washington tomorrow, with possible military capitulation or protocol as routes to implementing a peace treaty in Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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United States
White House
Madrid
Spain
Paris
American Wringer Co Advertises New Service in Boston
The American Wringer Co offers a call and deliver service for wringers at 7 and 79 Franklin Street Boston Mass. They claim to be cheaper and better than competitors and provide telephone contact B 2690 for orders.
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The
American Wringer Co
Franklin Street
Boston
Mass
Rough Riders Sail From Santiago for Homeward Move
The first regular and volunteer Rough Riders sail this afternoon on the transports Miami and Matteawan. Several members remain sick and will leave in ten days under Dr. Gonzales care. Roosevelt leads the march to the dock as they depart the Santiago waterfront in uniform or flannel shirts.
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D&e
Cuba
Rough Riders
Miami
Matteawan
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Edgar A. Schwartz
William Hoyle
F. G. Whalen
T. D. Steadman
Dr. Gonzales
Cummings
Vigilancia
Roosevelt
Alameda
Havana
Stedberg
Fourth Cavalry
Rivers
Thirds Cavalry
Young
Siboney
Wood
Montauk Point
Military Society
Palace
Shafter
Wheeler
Sharp
General Wilson Leads Porto Rico Advance Toward Mayaguez
General Wilson shifts headquarters to Juan Diaz as American forces begin a general inland advance from Ponce. The 11th Infantry under General Ernst spearheads the advance center with two batteries, while Brooke’s transport moves along the coast toward Arroyo and Salinas. Miles’ column and others converge, with wire communication still developing.
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Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Ernst
Henry
Adjuntas
New York
Philadelphia City
Sixth
Brooke
Salinas
Arroyo
Rice
Miles
Massachusetts
Wilson
Juan Diaz
Schwan
Yauco
Mayaguez
Guayama
Capture of Guayama Ends After Five Hour Fight
American forces took Guayama in Porto Rico amid heavy firing that wounded only three Americans and one Spaniard. Crowds welcomed the soldiers as General Hains hoisted the Stars and Stripes and dynamite guns silenced the hills as the Spaniards raised a white flag.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Guayama
Magico
Hains
Colt
Invasion of Porto Rico captures Guayama advances
The report details the U S capture of Guayama thirty six miles east of Ponce and the push along the Arroyo to the city. It describes heavy fighting on the road with barricades and barbed wire, American success, a flag of truce, and jubilation in Guayama as Spaniards depart. General Miles plans the San Juan advance with Wilson and Brooks cavalry awaiting transport delays.
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San Juan
Fajardo
Arroyo
Brooke
Hains
Bennett
Ohio Regiment
Ano
Ohio
Fiains
Miles
Wilson
Brooks
Massachusetts
New York Ship Circles Porto Rico Venture
The New York and Porto Rico Steamship Silvia sailed from Atlantic Basin for Ponce Porto Rico as the first merchant ship to depart for the new U S possession. About forty passengers plus a load of freight set sail amid war and tariff uncertainties.
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New York & Porto Rico Steamship Company
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South Central Pier
Atlantic Basin
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Porto Rico
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New England Cotton Mills
Wrr
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Brookly
Major Weston
Newbury Cab and Carriage Company
Isle
Tributes to Maj O Connor as Ninth mourns two deaths
At Camp Dalton South Framingham Massachusetts the Ninth Regiment mourns Major Grady and Major O Connor both dead within a week as officers and men express deep sympathy. Officers praise Major O Connor for his soldierly conduct and gentlemanly character. Chaplains lead prayers for the front and the camp, while rifle practice and camp life details proceed amid visits from former officers and neighbors.
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Grady
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O’connor
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Bay State
Dalton
Major O'Connor
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Dewey
Weaver
Post
Whitney
Stover
Company A
Charlestown
Mission Work in Camp At Berkeley Temple
George S Budd of the Army Christian Commission spoke on A Trip to Camp Alger at Berkeley Temple yesterday morning. He said the greatest heroes of the present war are men of religion noting Hobson a Bible student among those cited.
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George
S. Budd
Army Christian Commission
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Hobson
Private Thompson Dead In Camp Typhoid Case
Private Walter D. Thompson of Company I dies of typhoid fever at Chickamauga Park Georgia as the eighth death in a week. The division considers a long march or a shorter forty mile outing to Atlanta with ten days’ rations. Company F of Haverhill marks its twenty ninth anniversary with a banquet. Chaplain Saunders urges temperance. Hospital supplies arrive from the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association. Weekly inspection shows good discipline.
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Walter D. Thompson
Thompson
Nova Scotia
Atlanta
Alger
Company F
Haverhill
Cogswell
Saunders
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association
Funeral for Wagoner Alfred Thiel in North Adams
The first member of Company M Second Massachusetts Infantry to die was buried in North Adams. The Aug. 7 funeral at St Thomas Church drew thousands, with Rev. D C Moran and Rev. N R Walsh officiating. German societies, Grand Army post and Sons of Veterans joined the procession as bands played dirges and military honors were given.
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Wagoner Alfred Thiel
Sampson Awaits Orders at Playa Del Este
In Guantanamo Bay on August 7 at 2 p.m. the fleet remained intact awaiting word from Washington. The collier Lebanon towed a coal schooner ashore while the schooner Admiral Sampson with provisions arrived from Key West. The converted yacht Vixen was sent to Santiago for registered mail. The St. Louis waits on a decision about entering Santiago Harbor.
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Washington
Lebanon
Admiral Sampson
Key West
Vixen
Santiago
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