French Minister Authorized to Sign the Protocol
Special to the Tribune reports the French ambassador received full power to sign the peace protocol. The document allows immediate evacuation of Spanish posts in Porto Rico and their occupation by the U S army, with Manila to be occupied by General Merritt. Cuba evacuation is delayed due to U S army limits amid climate and disease. Hostilities to be suspended and commissioners to meet in Paris in October to finalize the peace treaty.
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Secretary Day
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West Indies
Ladrones
Spanish West Indies
Paris
Fighting in Porto Rico Reported by War Department
Washington reports from Porto Rico say General Miles and his divisions were in combat over the past two days. Near Mayaguez Schwan’s forces engaged Spaniards with American casualties. Gaines repelled an attack at Gurayma with six wounded. Ernest’s brigade seized Ocamo, capturing 150 Spanish defenders with five American wounded. En route to San Juan, Aybonito forces face a large Spanish column. At Cape San Juan, 800 Spaniards attacked but were driven off by nearby U S ships, suffering over 100 killed by midnight.
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Ocamo
Ponce
Aybonito
San
McKinley Eyes End of War As Spain Protocol Nears
Washington August 12 1900 President McKinley had not received official word from Spain by late morning but spoke publicly that he believed the war would end today. White House says Cambon is expected to sign the protocol.
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Washinarton
White House
McKinley
Spain
M. Cambon
Peace moves mark end of Cuba hostilities and Philippines strategy
Washington announces ceasefire with Spain after protocol signing. The U S will assume temporary Cuba control, raise the Havana blockade, and station forces in the Philippines while awaiting policy details. Shafter reports troop departures and improving health as transports reach Mon-tauk.
Condensed History of the 440 Days War with Spain
A compact history notes hostilities began April 21 1898 and peace signed August 12 1898. It tallies 110 days of war with about 4000 Spanish deaths and 1574 American casualties. It lists losses including the Maine and Cervera's fleet and outlines U S military strength before and after the conflict.
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Spain
Nie
United States
Peace Basis Emerges in Washington Military Stoppage
Washington August 14 The energy at the capital shifts toward pacific channels as war and navy departments halt hostilities. Orders Friday night to cease fighting indicate a move toward peace, with officials hoping for a durable settlement while maintaining readiness for possible renewed operations.
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Fries
Pacific
War
Navy
Navy Department
News of Truce Reaches Honda Kong Amid Manila Dispatches
Aug 15 reports say a British steamer is chartered to carry the U S government news to Manila and official dispatches. A Manila battle may occur before the steamer arrives. Also, Shanghai cables claim a Russia China treaty binds China to Russia’s influence and open door policy with railways under joint control. Cascarets Candy Cathartio advertised. The Balfron City Recorder notes the Salmon girl.
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Shanghai
Daily Mail
Russia
China
Li Hung Chang
New Chwang
Death of G M Brown Pioneer and State Senator
George M Brown a Dillon Montana pioneer and long time Beaverhead county official died age 62 in Dillon on August 12 He helped discover gold at Bannack and later became a stockgrower rancher and Republican leader His funeral was conducted by the Masonic lodge with a large procession to the cemetery. A Helena Herald notice confirms his service as senator and pioneer status. A separate July and August dispatch notes U S Army moves in Puerto Rico and Cuba with Gen Fitzhugh Lee arriving in Washington to discuss Cuba governance.
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Joaquin Miller
Montana
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Madras College
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James Reid
Bozeman
Afaclure Hall
Helena
Geo. M. Brown
Legislative Assembly of
Bannack
Cascareta Candy Cathartic Sales Hit Two Million Annual
Advert says Cascareta Candy Cathartic sells at two million boxes yearly with growth to three million before New Year. Claims the product provides dependable bowel regulation and customer satisfaction across the United States.
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United States
Draggista
The Genuine Syrup of Figs Ad
Promotes the California Fig Syrup Co as the original Syrup of Figs product. Claims superior laxative effect without irritation or griping, touts medical professional approval and nationwide distribution in San Francisco Louisville and New York.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Cali Frornia Fig Syrup Co
San Francisco, Cal
Louisville, Hy
New York, N.Y
Hecla Consolidated Mining Sees Revival in Montana
The Helena Independent reports Hecla Consolidated Mining earnings improving after months of loss. President and GM Henry Knippenberg says one furnace operates and a second will start within a week, with about 200 workers and a payroll of 30000 dollars last month. New lead ore bodies at Atlantis Hecla Trapper and Cleve mines boost outlook. operation to continue indefinitely.
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Helena
Henry Knippenberg
Knippenberg
Glendale
Hecla
Atlantis
Trapper
Cleve
Montana
Hecla Consolidated Company
Indianapolis
Canada
Beaverdhead Smelter City Glendale Gains New Flux Ores
Recent ore discoveries lift Beaverdhead’s smelter town Glendale as fluxing ore shortages for the Hecla company ease. The county welcomes the development and renewed activity in the local mining sector.
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Helena
Beaverhead
Glendale
Hecla
Newa
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Wart On Liver and Stomach
A short ad asserts constipation and sluggish liver cause biliousness headaches fever piles and many ailments. It promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a wonderful new liver stimulant and intestinal tonic for relief.
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Cascarets
C.C.C
Western Range Horse Special Sale announced in Kansas City
The Grand Avenue Horse and Mule Commission Co announces a Grand Special Sale of Western Range Horses from Sept 5 to Sept 13, with buyers expected from across the United States and abroad. Ship 1000 lb stock in good color for higher value. 1,500 head capacity promised. contact R. T. Boatman in Monipa, Montana for details.
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Grand Avenue Horse & Mule Commission CO
Grand Ave
Kansas City
United States
R. T. Boatman
Mer
Western Department
Monipa
Mont
Notice to Hunters on Private Property
Notice warns all persons to stay off the premises when hunting and to avoid trapping or killing any geaver that dwell there. Trespassers will be prosecuted. (2014) Mary J. Hamilton.
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Trespascera
Mary J. Hamilton
Notice to Hunters on Ranches Bans All Hunting
Notice to Huntera states that all persons are forbidden to hunt or shoot on either ranch owned by 821f Gro. STAUDARER G. J. STAUDAHER.
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Dillon, Mont
Joan B. Surrs
Gro. Staudarer
G. J. Staudaher
Sealed Proposals for Beaverhead County Bonds
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed bids for twenty thousand five hundred dollar 4 percent refunding county bonds payable over twenty years with redeemable after ten. Bids due September 5 1898 at noon at the county commissioners meeting. Interest semiannual January and July. Bid must be at par value or above. board may reject all bids.
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Beaverhead County
Court House
Dillon
Montgomery
Big Hole River
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Heven
West Pier
Board of County Commissioners
Montana
Beaverhead
New York
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