Cabinet Deliberates Philippine Policy After War Peace Talks
Washington faced long talks over Spain's fate of the Philippines and Cuba as the cabinet weighed independence for Cuba and cession of Puerto Rico and Guam while debating the form of government for the Philippines and guarantees for autonomy. A final decision was deferred to morning discussions.
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Washington
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Guam
Ladrone Islands
Caroline Islands
Spain
Naval Board
Plippines
Timeline of Spanish peace proposals before U S acceptance
Diplomatic notes trace the Madrid negotiations and the sequence of events leading to Spain's direct peace proposal to President McKinley. Duke Almodovar de Rio drafted the plan on July 22, with communication via the French ambassador, while the United States learned of the proposal only on Tuesday afternoon after French instructions arrived late.
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Madrid
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McKinley
Camden
State Department
Spain
Paris
United States
Sagasta
No Outside Interference in Caribbean Position After Peace Talks
The article notes a firm stand against outside influence on island disposition and rejects any armistice or delay in operations until Spain accepts peace terms. It also states Spain must relinquish Caribbean authority, debts, and treaties, with Manila’s status and a Madrid reply looming, to be delivered by dark today.
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Spain
Caribbean
West Indian
United States
Philippine
Manila
Madrid
Negotiations and Spanish Philippines Peace Terms
A high diplomatic quarter stated last night that American control of the Philippines as a condition for peace would likely be rejected by Spain, which would rather continue the war. Other cabinet peace conditions were described as hard but not unmanageable, according to informed observers.
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Philippines
Insurmountable barrier to speedy restoration of a race
The article notes an insurmountable barrier hindering rapid restoration of a race and suggests Spain would prefer yielding over a disastrous waning, though no authority confirms acceptance of terms or retreat from Cuba. It implies pressure without asserting definitive action or official stance.
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Spain
Cuba
Peace Outlook Helps Trade Amid Mixed U.S. Markets
Bradstreet notes peace prospects lift sentiment but actual distributive trade remains weak. Western regions show solid returns and rising demand, with iron and steel improving, shipbuilding demand for plates, and better anthracite coal activity. Cereals face low cash prices and ample world supplies while textiles stay clouded. wool sales slow. Business failures stay near a low weekly level.
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New York
Bradstreet
United States
Iowa Storm Fatal Toll Across Des Moines Area
A severe Iowa storm bringing lightning and strong winds hit late Wednesday, causing five known deaths including Charles Bowers in Morgan Valley and Miss Roberts of Chariton. Mrs Wesley Thornton and infant were killed in a cyclone, with W R Penry also struck by lightning. Property damage was extensive though rain will benefit the corn crop in many areas.
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Charles Bowers
Morgan Valley
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Chariton
Wesley Thornton
W. R. Penry
Baseball League Scores From July 29 Games
Chicago reports scores from multiple leagues with results including Louisville 12 Louisville 8 over New York, Pittsburgh 3 Philadelphia 1, Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 5, Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 5, second game Cleveland 3 Baltimore 3 at darkness, Chicago 8 Washington 8, St Louis on wet grounds, Western League games showing St Joseph 6 Columbus 3, St Paul 11 Milwaukee 3, Minneapolis 6 Indianapolis 4.
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Cyclone injures many in Missouri and Wisconsin drowning fired
A destructive cyclone swept Buchanan county Missouri damaging farm houses near Gower at 5 30 pm injuring many with no deaths. Torrential rain and hail accompanied the wind. In Nashotah Wisconsin Walter Johnson a theological student from St Louis drowned in North Lake early Thursday morning. Johnson was a bright student and well liked by peers.
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Buchanan County
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Nashotah
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Episcopal Seminary
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Lost Sisters of Charity Found in Wisconsin woods
A Milwaukee report from Escanaba Michigan states four Sisters of Charity lost while picking berries east of Maywood have been found. Also, in New York City boxing, "Mysterious Billy" Smith defeated George Green on points after twenty five rounds in a late night bout.
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Billy" Wing
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Madrid minister denies humbling peace terms to U S
London Daily Mail reports Senor Gamazo says Spain seeks no armistice and will accept terms with dignity. Papers discuss US peace terms, Philippines, Porto Rico, and potential annexation of Cuba as Morning Post and Daily Chronicle weigh Japan loss and German risks. News reflects mood of press on US victory and imperial possibilities.
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the Times
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Chronicle
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England
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Europe
Germany
THIRTY MILLIONS FOR THE MAINE DEMEANOR
The Daily Mail urges indemnity from six to seven million pounds for the Maine loss, with the Standard urging Spain to accept terms and noting America will not annex the Philippines. The Daily News questions McKinley abandoning Aguinaldo. a Madrid dispatch discusses Puerto Rico and cessions, and a calm approach to peace amid colonial losses. Fennimore, Wis., reporting a fatal sand pit accident. John Whitish, 40s, crushed by a two‑ton rock. 12‑year‑old Thomas Manning injured but survived. Vanderbilt family arrival in New York with health concerns shown by Cornelius Vanderbilt and relatives on Lucania and Lucinda.
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Farmer or not the talker of the country
Mrs Corntessel questions a man s farming roots while her husband argues his farmer claim This exchange appears amid a column noting a Providence Rhode Island hotel clerk s praise of Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy The testimonial from W M Bush mentions repeated relief after using the remedy and notes it is sold by Emmert Burrell
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Dorrance
Providence
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Emmert & Burrell
The Catholicism of the British Army excerpt
An essay opening on religious questions among soldiers is quoted with dialogue about church or chapel affiliation. The snippet mentions Foley's kidney cure advertisements and a Civil War soldier offer, alongside a quip about legal fees and conscience.
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