War tax estimates and canals spur new policies
Tria estimates the new war tax will yield 17 million annually. Army planning foresees large bicycle corps giving an edge. U S war expenses rise to about 20 million since start. Luspex to build an underground electric railway to run 15 million passengers yearly from South Kensington to Piccadilly Circus. Senate leaders discuss canal control and Cuba occupation plans. White Cross association grows to aid US soldiers and families. Secretary Long weighs a merit board for officer advancement. Debates over Maine replacement battleship and bombardment costs continue. Pension projections suggest higher future outlays despite current cuts. Tax collection errors arise from two cent post office levy on money orders.
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Navy Department
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United States
McKinley era turmoil echoes in war and peace talks
News of the week reports varied dispatches from Washington and London on peace prospects with Spain, allegiance shifts, and troop movements. Admiral Dewey reportedly open to surrender if honor-bound. Spain’s Fortunes and Spanish leadership face pressure as U S forces tighten grip from Santiago to Ponce.
Electric power and telegraph advances noted in ports and cities
A telegraph link connected Pares and Lisbon speeding cross country messages. Mexico reports 2486 telephones with rentals totaling 121,519 and net catalogs of 47,571. Skaguay Alaska gains city lighting from Alaska Electric Light and Power with a new central station. A shipboard colorizer instrument claims precise color detection for navigation and port use.
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Alaska Electric Light & Power Company
Seaoria Harbor
Troops Progress to Ponce Puerto Rico Ambush
Aug 2 reports from Ponce Puerto Rico via St Thomas describe Gen. Gurtetyou's brigade arriving from Yauco to bolster American forces near Munice with about 9000 men, including units under Col. Garretson and Captains Austin Wheelock Burt and Matt. The march covered 17 miles from Yauco to Ausby amid cheers as artillery rolled by. local anxiety centered on potential Spanish defense. An outpost at Chama halted traffic toward San Juan on Aug 3 as American lines consolidate near Ailun ito on the road to San Juan.
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Terms of peace offered by United States to Spain
The president’s official statement outlines peace terms with Spain after the Spanish American conflict. The United States rejects pecuniary claims, demands sovereignty over Cuba, mediation of Spain’s evacuation of Puerto Rico and other West Indies possessions, and U S control of Manila pending a peace treaty determining Philippines governance. If Spain accepts, commissioners will be named to negotiate.
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Spain
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West Indies
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Puerto Rico
Fear the insurgents in Manila and Cavite action
Dispatches report General Merritt at Cavite seeking more troops after Philippine departure of transports with 4407 men. Washington said Merritt asked to raise command from 39,000 to 50,000 to counter Aguinaldo and insurgents. Admiral Dewey and Merritt reportedly doubted ability to quell insurgents and prevent massacre at Manila.
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Dewey
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McKinley
Manila
Storms Soak Philadelphia After Heat Wave
A ferocious electrical storm swept Philadelphia on Wednesday following over three weeks of extreme heat. The powerful rainstorm brought heavy downpours, lightning, and thunder, disrupting street traffic and wounding? no. authorities urged residents to seek shelter as streets flooded and the city braced for further weather impacts.
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Campaign turmoil and dispatches cite Spanish retreat and American moves
Reports detail a pursuit into Albuquito with General Stone advancing to Adjuntas to establish American control. Spanish forces reportedly evacuated key depots as Captain Goodrich and the St Louis raised the American flag at Guayabon while Roosevelt's Rough Riders and Shafter's cavalry respond to mounting duties at Montauk Point. The mix of military action, diplomacy, and relief efforts shapes a tense view of the early war period.
Ten Spanish Vessels Sunk in Manzanillo Action
Washington reports full July 18 engagement at Manzanillo where ten Spanish vessels were burned sunk or destroyed by American forces led by Commander Todd aboard the Wilmington. The action lasted 7 20 to 10 30 a m with no American casualties and mainly small Spanish gun vessels were destroyed. The Watson squadron orders remain unchanged as officials evaluate naval display’s war impact.
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West Sound train wreck leaves one dead in Norwalk
One man, Isaac Davin, a freight brakeman, was killed when West Sound passenger train No. 39 collided head on with a Danbury division freight on the Washington street bridge. Engineers and firemen were injured and passengers jolted. Other items note Paris architect Garnier dead and a Washington request for Illinois colored troops.
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Shafter Army to Return from Santiago by Early Transport
Washington reports an order to move Gen Shafter and his force from Santiago to the United States. Roosevelt’s Rough Riders are cited as adjusting the exit while a high transport capacity is arranged at Ponce and Santiago to carry over 12 000 men on a single voyage.
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Wheat Business Promises Big Fall Rail Movements
West Superior Wisconsin August 6 grain men expect a big fall wheat rush with rail and elevator loading ready. Harvests in the south are advanced while northern farmers prepare shipments. Elevators at lake head report steady in and out flow by rail and boat. First crop movements expected mid August.
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Scenic Southern Travel Promises and Teething Pointers
A fragmentary ad and column notes tout Southern Railway travel to Asheville and western North Carolina resorts with a folder offering resort details and rates. It also mentions Bishop J S Key praising Teormina Teething Pointers for grandchildren, and references Allen’s Foot-Kase for foot care. The clipped text includes stray jokes and product plugs from early 1900s newspapers.
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J. S. Key
Relief Report From Reader Praises Mrs Pinkham Compound
A letter from Mrs Bepp recounts severe headaches and body aches eased by Mrs Pinkham's Compound. She describes prior remedies failing and credits the product with restored strength and sleep, urging other women to try it.
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