Manila Surrender Talks Stir Public and Markets
A chaotic transcription shows rumors of negotiations with Spain and the United States over Cuba and the Philippines. Reports claim Spain may cede Cuba and Puerto Rico while keeping the Philippines under a protectorate, with mixed reactions from political figures and stock markets reacting to the possibility of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Manili
Dewey
Itita
Tesigi
Lopaz Dominguez
Marshial “Marthie Campos
Gan
Azcarraga
United States
Spain
Bpanlah
Anand
la Yell
Spalo
Cuba
Tuerto Rico
Philippines
Luzon
Iin Amaportasit Politickin
Strom
Persphlages
Hivana
Cervera's Report on Spanish Fleet Destruction
Admiral Cervera forwarded a ninety page report of the naval engagement that annihilated the Spanish fleet. The document, though addressed to the Spanish minister of marine, was first examined by the American naval department for precautionary purposes before transmission through Ambassador Gambon to the Spanish admiralty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cervers
Lanyson
Navy Department
Cervera
Manister of Marine
Agnerféin Naval Department
Gambon
War Department Report on 27th Infantry Conditions
Adjutant General of the Army releases figures showing total sick 4172 and fever 3018 for the 27th Infantry. New fever cases 822, fever returning to duty 642, with fatalities including Private J H Farrell and Corporal Thomas Holson of slboneys units, and Private William H Byers of the Seventeenth Infantry. Cerebral apoplexy noted for Shatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortes
Pete Washington
War Department
Army
J. H. Farrell
Nintl
Massachusetts Volunteers
Thomas Holson
Twenty-Fourth Infantry
Slboney
William H. Byers
Seventeenth’ “Infantry
Shatter
Tricky Spaniards and Voluntary War Fund Update
Madrid war fund surpasses 25,000,000 pesetas as capitulation rumors swirl around Manta Rice. Vizian captain general to take charge of all territory under Capt. eGn. Au- Thug eGa. August plans limited by capitulation. Fire and electrical storms report damage in Iowa and Minnesota as barns and buildings burn in storms.
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London
Madrid
Times
National Voluntary War Fund
Hapane
Manta
Rice
Vizi Jalanda
eGn
Au- Thug
Ey Fla
Return of Shaptons at MY, Wit Take Place at Potentite
Secretary Alger voices deep concern over the welfare of Shatter's gallant troops encamped on the outskirts of Santiago. A health report notes many sick or wounded, but the figures may be inflated, while plans to move troops to Montauk Point focus on sanitary, accessible camping grounds to ease conditions. Detailing orders to prepare a new camp, the aim is to make the stay as comfortable as possible until homeward sailing is safe. The force remaining near Santiago will be drawn mainly from close-knit troops as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aleiger
Alger
Montauk Point
Long Tahind
Long Island Hailroad Company
Chickamauga
Shatter
Santiago
Hha Girorleon
Iirm
Severe hail storm pummels Chicago streets and buildings
A fierce hail storm in Chicago on July 30 shattered window panes and skylights, especially on the North and West sides. Horses panicked, several killed by trolley and electric wires, shrubbery damaged in Lincoln and Washington parks, and sewers overflowed flooding streets as temperatures fell from near 00 to 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintow
Chicago
Jualy
Traln
Lincoln
Washinngton
Peace terms debate in American press scorches Spain
Berlin dispatch quoted in the Times and National Gazette argue America’s peace terms are too hard and reflect a misread military sea power. Editorials stress that only firm dealings with President McKinley can curb Spain’s imperial aims in the Pacific, despite pacifist views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorman
America
Tondon
Berlin
Vlimes
National Gazette
United States
Vietory
T Imes
Friends of
Spain
McKinley
Pacific
Spain See Peace Overtures Stir Public Feelings
Madrid press notes that peace overtures inspire mixed reactions with some fear of popular discontent if Spain keeps the Philippines without indemnity. Carlists reportedly split on rising. Don Garcia and leaders oppose action but may face pressure from Carlist factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madrid
Daily Mall
Spain
Philippines
Don Garion
Marquis de Cerralbe
Don, Car. Tos
Actress Marie Tempeat Murrion Weds Cosmos Stuart in London
London July 30 Marie Tempeat Murrion the prominent opera actress and singer privately marries Mr Cosmos Stuart a wealthy actor and financial backer of plays. The union joins two notable figures in the arts with Stuart’s fortune backing stage productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Tempeat Murrion
London
Cosmos “Stuart
Stuart
Grain accident injures child near Paulina Minn
White cut ting grain near Hector Cowan Jr ran over a sleeping child on the grain edge nearly severing a leg and arm. Ole Asle son and Andrew Lum returned from Alaska after a district trip with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson, Minn
Ole Asleson
Andrew Lum
Alaska
Jast Aare A Alaiy' Tha
Otto
Madrid and London weigh negotiating path in Spanish note
A Madrid dispatch reports Spain considers McKinley’s reply as a potentially acceptable basis for talks. Ministers debate direct negotiations with Britain over the Philippines while Paris and London weigh channels. Sagasta hopes an understanding may be reached and cabinet meetings continue as McKinley’s reply is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madvid
Sky
Washington
McKinley
Madrid
Sue Ofiellys
Duké Almodovar ‘le Rio
Paris
Lon
Mik
Mading Senor Moret
Appene
Eny
Prom Ontaldera
Philippines
McRuttey
Spain
Senor Sagasta
Duke
Almofoyar de Rio
Wrecking Expedition to Float Spanish Warship Cristebal Coton
Norfolk, Va July d0 reports the wrecking expedition for Santiago plans to float the Spanish warship Cristebal Coton. Captains Petterson Chittenden Yooker command the German steamer Seniop with wrecking gear and two large pontoons. The Marin Veresa nears full buoyancy after pumping, with high tides to aid flotation.
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Santiago
Norfolk
Cristebal Coton
Merritt & Chapman Derrick Wad Wreckling Company 3
Seniop
Cgermin
Peter Petterson
Chittenden
Yooker
Hobson
President Pushes Hawking Commission to Proceed
Washington plans to proceed with the Hawking Commission immediately despite Senator gin of Alibre proposing a delay until October 1 due to the Spanish-American situation and land law concerns. The president favored moving ahead and the Aug 10 San Francisco departure schedule remains unchanged, expressing strong satisfaction over reactions to the annexation news in the islands.
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Hawking Commission
Onve
Washington
Mirgin
Alibre
Weber
Haqwalian Annexation Commission
McKinley
Gall
San Francisco
Miles Advancing Across Puerto Rico Toward San Juan
Miles pushes across Ishundu town toward San Juan with reinforcements arriving. No word from Gen Miles and the war department assumes a major American advance on Puerto Rico. Spanish reports of Yucaca battle are considered unreliable, with confidence in an imminent swing of the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishundu
Miles
Caswell Thrown From Colt in Harmony Injury
P M Caswell attempted to drive a colt hitch to a road cart in Harmony Minnesota on July 30 and was thrown to the ground suffering a dislocated shoulder and severe head bruises. He is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Minn
P.M. Caswell
Will Revover
European Conference Ambitions on Philippines Report
The Daily Telegraph Vienna correspondent notes a European conference on the Philippines proposed long ago with strong prospects of movement, mentioning Paris as part of the developing plan. The item reflects postwar diplomacy discussions and regional concerns shaping future talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
The
Daily Telegraph
Philippines
Paris
Peace terms spark no unrest in Spain despite unpalatable terms
The article notes that, regardless of how unpalatable the terms of peace are, they will cause no disturbance in Spain as the population remains predominantly indifferent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Listlens
London
Madrid
Daily Telegraph
Spain
Hastings Red Cross Sends Box to Division Hospital
The Red Cross Society of Hastings under Miss Martha Lieb, president, shipped another box of articles to the division hospital at Camp Thunderbolt Chickamauga this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Minn
The
Red Cross Society of
Martha L.iieh
Division
Camp ‘Thoutas
Chickne Mauga
Explosion at Coney mine near Bak town leaves two dead
A premature discharge during detonation at the Coney mine near Seattle results in two fatalities and two injuries. Authorities report a fatal accident as rescue teams respond to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Coney Mine
Bktkomish
War News From The Philippines And Caribbean Fronts
War briefs report rapid embarkation at Manila and new moves by Aguinaldo declaring martial law. Miles reports repulsed landing at Manila. Sampson and Garcia advance against Spanish forces. News of a Spanish cruiser loss, Hobson's Washington arrival, and Cristobal Galen situation. Santiago troops improve. insurgents push out Spanish garrison at Gilbrar. Madrid sees peace prospects brighten. Puerto Rico campaign may start late week. President pleased with wartime three months of progress. Shatter cites large troop surrenders at San Luis and Patria.
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Santiago
Glburn
Madrid
Miles
Puerto Rico
Gobies
Hadealre
Melinley
McKinley
Spain
Garrists
Wanderer
Gomez
Washington
Spanish surrender and Cuban landings amid peace talks
Six thousand Spaniards at Guantánamo surrender as Gen Shafter reports fever cases rising but improving. Simson’s report on Cervera’s fleet reaches the navy, while talks of peace through France surface. American forces land at Ponce Puerto Rico and Miles’ expedition expected on Puerto Rican soil soon. Cuba near Santiago sees Cuban occupancy of a town, Spain considers peace terms, and Secretary Day drafts peace terms. Farther, Frank Frankop, pioneer settler of Rice County, dies after a runaway accident.
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Yacaday
Daly
Guantinamo
Shatter
Simpson
Cervera
Navy Department
Pope
Ponce
Spain
United States
Adiapatch
St. Thomas
Puerto Reo
Miles
Camara
Gudis
Philippines
War Department
Secratnry Alger Directa E Gn
Bhafter
Markets Report From St Paul to Chicago Hogs and Wheat
Markets across St Paul Minneapolis Chicago Duluth and Sioux City show wheat prices steady to higher and hogs and cattle ranges shifting. July 80 grain readings list No 1 hard and No 1 Northern bids, while on track No 1 hard and No 1 Northern bids adjust with market movement. Cattle and hog prices vary by region with beef steers and stockers noted and lambs priced in several districts.
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St.Paul
Duluth
Minny Tuly
Ste
Northern
Minneapolis
Chicago
ST Eac
Outa
Milwaukee
Wlour
Sioux City
Iowa
Seeley Cleared of Embezzlement Charge in Duluth Case
Duluth Minn July 30 Ex railroad cashier H M Seeley was dismissed on the preliminary board. Charged with embezzling 2311 from the road the shortage shown by the auditor was 6749. The judge ruled embezzlement not proven and discharged Seeley.
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Duluth
Minn
H. M. Seeley
St. Paul
Strike Threat Looms Over Yatuatack Mine Work
Anonymous notices warn of a general strike at the Yatuatack mine near Houghton Michigan on Saturday unless underground workers receive a 10 percent raise and a one hour day. The mine employs 1700 men and management is certain to oppose concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamearok
Houghton, Mich
Yatuatack Mine
Sioux Indians Whisky Fight Fatality Near Ponca Creek
reports say four Sioux Indians from Yankton agency procured whisky and visited Roy's place on Ponca creek where a fight broke out. one was killed by another and the murderer remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaberlain
British Steamship Adult Declared Lawful Prize
The British steamship Adult, captured off Guantanamo Bay by the Marblehead, was declared a lawful prize of war by Judge Emory Speer. She was chartered by a Spaniard and was en route to Guantanamo to remove refugees. An appeal to the Supreme Court will be taken.
Workers Strike Near Camp Douglas for Higher Pay
About 200 men near Camp Douglas on the Omaha railway walked off Sunday seeking 1.50 dollars a day, after previously receiving 1.25. The men refused but returned to work, and after a second strike the company conceded to their demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiroy
Wis
Camp Douglas
Omaha
Counterfeit Quarters Reported in Barnesville Area
July report notes two colored men passed counterfeit quarters in Barnesville and were taken by police. In Helena Montana July 30, Charles Armstrong and Henry Wiegand were found dead near their horses after a lightning strike near Cascade. Both were well known lunchers in their localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Mian
Ronehers
Helena
Mont
Charles Armatrong
Henry Wiegand
Cascade
Otd
Boy Killed by Cow in Grandin North Dakota
A local boy died when he was helping a cow water a halter rope became tangled and dragged him. The incident occurred in Grandin North Dakota on July 30.
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Grandin
N. D
Ole Keen
Fragmentary Klondike Odds and Ends Reported by Journal
Incomplete transcription from the Indianapolis Journal hints at a Klondike themed betting scene with crowded dialogue about dust, fingers and risk. The garbled lines reference money and danger, suggesting a rough note on a gambling tale or colloquial exchange.
Hite and the Liver in Early Medical Adverts
A fragment from an old ad parodies medical claims about liver health, praising Cascareta as a gentle liver regulator sold by druggists for 80c or 100, and citing dubious modern science and a Harper's Bazaar quotation about romance as context. The text blends misused science with product promotion and social quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hite
Post
Pater
Allen's Foot-Bane advertisement breathes sales pitch
An old newspaper ad touts Allen's Foot-Bane powder for tired sore feet. It claims quick relief for aching feet, swelling, and blister-prone skin, promising easy shoes and preventing callouses. It lists 10,000 testimonials and urges purchase through druggists or show stores with free samples mailed from Le Roy New York.
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Prckage
Allen
le Roy
Advertisements Offer Bargains Amid Readable Notices
The piece promotes reading advertisements as an interesting study and a path to bargains. It mentions Reed-Well and the wartime price boom, notes Wright on price variations, and jokes about Klondike humor. It also references Hons and files as makers of "Bhoal" items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Wright
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