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Illinois
Manila Bay Fight Reports Enduring Spanish Assault
A Manila Bay dispatch details a July 31 night clash near Malate where Spanish forces of over 3000 attacked American lines. American casualties included 11 killed and 37 wounded with Spanish losses described as heavy. Other reports note Merritt’s relief, Utah battery action, and a larger view of a renewed attack as Manila braces for a broader campaign.
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London
Hong Hong
Erman
Petrarch
Manila
Spanis
San Francisco
Herperial
Cavite
Hong Kong
Merritt
Pondlalit
Monterey
Malate
Pennsylvania
California
Regular
Utah
New York
Evening World
Manila Bay
Dewey
Digandar
War Department
Alger
Philippines
Spain to present answer to American peace proposal
Spain will submit its reply to the U S peace proposition this afternoon after a cabinet meeting. The government will not deliver the reply before the meeting and no time is fixed. The deciphered reply is in full and awaits careful study by the French ambassador. Spain accepts the US conditions but offers elaborate views on each point and related questions.
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Wasuieron
Spain
United States
Unclear Ending Leaves Question About Remains
The report notes that remains are carried into execution and questions linger whether this will be deemed satisfactory. It reflects uncertainty about the final decision and potential implications for those involved.
Dewey Sees Monterey and Brutus Reach Manila
Dewey reports the Monterey and Brutus arrive at Manila with coal and provisions for three months. Shafter notes the Alicante departs with a thousand Spanish sick. Officials monitor peace terms as troop movements shift northward and camps are adjusted for cooler conditions. Miles reports adequate troops, no further deployment to Porto Rico.
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Washington
Dewey
Monterey
Manilla
Shafter
Alicante
War Department
Jacksonville
Chickamauga
Newport News
Manassas
Orth
Miles
Porto Rico
Sixth Illinois to Move on the Enemy Today
Ponor Porto Rico Aug 8 Special General Henry with the Sixth Illinois and the Sixth Massachusetts will move tomorrow by way of Adjuntas on Arecibo twenty miles north of Adjuntas. A short stretch of road is in bad condition. Troops will be in motion in four columns toward San Juan. The fleet is in Ponce Harbor with Captain Rogers of the Puritan in command awaiting orders to proceed to San Juan.
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Ponor
Porto Rico
General Henry
Illinois
Massachusetts
Adjuntas
Arecibo
San Juan
Ponce
Rogers
No More Troops Sent to Porto Rico Says War Secretary
Washington August 9 Special The secretary of war has halted sending further reinforcements to Porto Rico. No additional troops will be dispatched to the island.
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Porto Rico
Wasainaton
Secretary of War
Fire loss tops six to seven hundred thousand dollars
Bismarck North Dakota August 9 Special The total loss of last night s fire is between six and seven hundred thousand dollars Insurance a quarter of a million.
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Bismarck
N. D
Governor Briggs Dead in Bisaarox Indiana
Governor F A Briggs died this morning at Bisaarox Indiana in a special report. He served as state leader and his passing shocks officials and residents. A telegraph dispatch confirms the death and mourning flags rise as state offices pause to note the loss.
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Briggs
Bisaarox
Ind
F. A. Briggs
Fatal Accident in Amboy Involves 11-Year-Old Bernard Connahan
Eleven-year-old Bernard Connahan was fatally shot in Amboy Illinois at 3 PM when he and nine-year-old playmate Thomas Gavin found a loaded double barrel shotgun. Gavin, son of Illinois Central road master, was moving his family and the gun misfired, tearing flesh and severing the jugular in the neck area.
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Amboy
Ampoy
Bernard Connahan
Thomas Gavin
Illinois Central Railroad
A. M. Connahan
Gavin
Norwegian steamers Aladdian and Bergen captured
Key West reports two Norwegian steamers, the Aladdian and Bergen, were captured by the Hawk and Viking in a maritime action. The brief dispatch notes the raid occurred off a distant theater, with no further details on casualties or cargo provided.
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Key West
Bergen
Hawk
Viking
Ex-Congressman Campbell, Father of Greenbackers, Dies
LaSalle Illinois August 9 Special Ex-Congressman Alexander Campbell known as the father of greenbackers is dead.
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LaSalle, Ill
Alexander Campbell
Greenbackers
Closing Week at Rock River Assembly in Dixon
Rock River Assembly enters its closing week with a full weekend program. Prof. Lauder and Prof. Barker of Chicago presented lecture recitals and character sketches, followed by Col. Bartee on Uncle Sam and the Queen Regent. Slayton Jubilee Singers closed Saturday’s events despite rain. Sunday featured services and a talk on Christianity vs Ingersolism by Prof. Riddell, with Y P S C E and Rev. Heisler leading an illustrated song service.
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Dixon
Rock River Assembly
Lauder
Chicago
E.L. Barker
N. N Riddell
Tabernacle
Col
Bartee
Sam
Slayton Jubilee Singers
O Riddell
C. E
C. W. Heisler
Denver
Colo
N. M. Waters
Evanston
Lectures At Rock River Assembly On Heredity And Foods
The Rock River assembly opened with a large audience as Rev William Carter and Prof N N Riddell discussed heredity. Rev N McG Waters of Evanston spoke on Baked Beans and Brown Bread. Riddell lectured on heredity in Denver, with more talks planned by Rev F G Smith, Rev A N Hitchcocks, and Rev J M Markley. The week includes Concrete in a Day, Wonderland of the World, G A R day on Wednesday August 10 and Sam Jones day on Thursday August 11.
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William Carter
Storia
Lll
N. N. Riddell
Rock River
N. McG. Waters
Evanston
Denver
F. G. Smith
Peoria
A. N. Hitchcocks
Chicago
J. M. Markley
Abington, Ill
R. G. Bennett
G. A. R. Day
Sam Jones
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
The advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores totter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists price as 25 cents per box, sold by Emmert & Burre.
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Bucklen
Emmert & Burre
Morning lunch at the Bismark notice
A short notice indicates a morning lunch at the Bismark venue. It appears as an event teaser with limited readable details and no clear date or organizer names available in the fragment.
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the Bismark
Clearing sale on monuments and tablets at Flachtemeier Granite Co
To reduce our large stock of monuments and tablets we offer special prices for 60 days. Buying direct from quarries and paying cash allows us to lower prices below the lowest. Flachtemeier Granite Co. 48 50 Stephenson St. Detroit.
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Flachtemeier Granite CO
Stephenson St
Wanted Dwelling Near Court House in Dubuque
A notice seeks a dwelling with modern conveniences and a barn within five to six blocks of the courthouse in Dubuque Iowa. Respondents wire Grumbiner Bros. at Dubuque with details.
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Court House
Grumbiner Bros
Dubuque
Iowa
Exposition Special Round Trip Rates Advertised
Illinois Central R A offers special round trip fares to Omaha by Sioux City Dixon Mendota or LaSalle routes with good connections and pleasant travel times. Visit offices to secure rates before departure.
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Illinois Central R. A
Omaha
Sioux City
Dixon
Mendota
LaSalle
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