Peage Plans Progressing toward Peace Nears Conclusion
Aug 4 dispatches report the United States awaiting Spain’s final reply as peace negotiations progress toward an end. A White House conference with President and officials favored quick cessation of hostilities and proposed Paris as the meeting site for terms. Madrid notes no definite decision yet, while France seeks a settlement outside the United States.
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Ffrance
Paris
Peace near as Day meets president over war terms
Washington Aug 4 A long conference between the president and Secretary Day on peace propositions followed by a session with the vice president and navy secretary. Day, fatigued but confident, spoke of diminishing delays in finalizing peace details as lawmakers gather in Washington. Another meeting with Alger Long and an assistant secretary planned troop transport from Cuba to Montauk Point with sufficient ships off Cuba ready to ship Shafter's army home.
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French Ambassador Cambon Meets President In Washington
After a brief peace talks session yesterday afternoon President and M. Cambon the French ambassador and Spain's representative concluded their conference. Secretary Day then left the White House as the visit was described.
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Measen Feli
Washington
M. Cambon
Spain
Day
Conference drifts as Spain-US peace talks proceed
The conference is inconclusive with no time set for a new meeting while Spain considers the US note. Expected to take weeks, preliminaries to a treaty may stretch to three months with military actions continuing. Evacuation of Cuba and Porto Rico to proceed, Spanish troops to be replaced by US forces to maintain order.
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Porto Rico
Newport News
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Assembly of Congress
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Washington
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Plen
West Virginia firm to manufacture smokeless powder for government
Cleveland Ohio August 4 local men have incorporated a company in West Virginia to manufacture smokeless powder. They have secured contracts to furnish large quantities of the powder for the government.
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Chickamaugas Ready to Move as Regiments Brace For Front
Aug 4 Chickamaugas reports seven regiments including First Vermont First Maine First New Hampshire Third Tennessee First Arkansas First West Virginia and Fifty-second Jews are preparing to depart from Camp. Gen Wade’s Porto Rican expedition plans movement possibly tomorrow or Sunday. Paymasters begin work today. Private Zeus of Company Twentyfirst Army may lose eyesight after a lightning strike during a storm that left Quartermaster Poole shocked but unharmed.
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Trouble Between Officers in Massachusetts Regiment Over Differences
A Boston dispatch reports a growing rift within the Sixth Massachusetts regiment in General Garrettson's brigade. Col Woodward Lieut Col Chaitin Maj Taylor Chaplain Dousseault and Capt Goodell resigned their commissions amid unresolved tensions with brigade officers. A court martial was ordered after the resignations.
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Shafter Orders Army Move to Healthier Interior
General Shafter summoned a meeting at Santiago on August 3 with all Fifth Army Corps commanders and medical officers. He read a cable from Alger urging movement to the interior and Sao Luis for health reasons, with orders to begin advancing the army north within two weeks.
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Associated Press
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Sao Luis
Army officers urge immediate pullout from Cuba
A round robin from American general officers in Cuba calls for the army to be moved to the northern U S coast at once to avoid malaria and yellow fever. They warn the army cannot move inland with current equipment and that delay risks many thousands of lives. Indians react to Chief Mayus stance against Curtin bill. Democratic nominating convention in Texas names Sayers for governor and Brownlee for lieutenant governor. News from Indianapolis and McKinley greetings. Train robbers Sam Smith and Tom Winn captured. Local textile ad for carpet cleaning by A E Huddleston noted with contact details.
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Associated Press
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Planning Advance Flank Movement Begun In Puerto Rico
Spanish troops are hemmed in by American bodies as Brooke lands 3,000 men at Arroyo and advances toward San Juan. Stone reconnoiters toward Areibo while Miles completes plans. Garrettson's brigade camps near Ponce. the fleet will bombard San Juan once the general advance is ordered.
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The Cliffs on the Road to San Juan Placed for Blockade
The report says ten men dismounted to form a regiment as Stone's messengers rode all night. Spaniards are advancing with fortifications at Albonltoom and mined cliffs to block the road to San Juan. San Martin, the Spanish commander at the post, evacuated without orders and was taken prisoner at San Juan and faces trial for cowardice.
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Spain Accepts Preliminary Peace Terms but Miles Keeps Plan
Washington Aug 4 Spain accepts our preliminary peace terms yet Gen Miles’ battle plan remains. Hostilities pause only to ease the occupation of Puerto Rico and save lives while the main army advances on San Juan. A provisional division of 15 regiments may be used for occupation if peace comes first.
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Transport Massachusetts Aground Near Ponce
Aug 3 reports say the transport Massachusetts carrying troops A and C New York cavalry Philadelphia troop Sixth cavalry and Eighth infantry is aground at Ponce. Roumania with four artillery batteries under Major Rodney is aground at Susaka. Government orders coastal vigilance in Unalaska area amid seal fishery raids feared next month. Sam Moore and Ollie Colwell departed for Atchison to open a new shop there.
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No Advance Expected For Troops At Ponce
Ponce Aug 4. No forward movement by American troops until more transports arrive. No fighting has occurred up to now and none expected for several days as reinforcements reach.
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Advance in Puerto Rico Encounters Spanish Opposition
General Roy Stone advancing with the Second Wisconsin regiment met resistance near Utuado as Spanish regulars and volunteers, ordered by Capt. Gen. Macing to fight to the end, refused surrender and threatened to block the road toward Adjuntas, aided by native forces and machete armed sailors.
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Markets by Wire and Livestock Prices Aug 4
Kansas City market notes show active activity with several numbered grain contracts and steady to firm tones. Kansas City live cattle receipts near 650. hogs steady to firm with various price ranges. Chicago and St Louis markets show mixed grain futures and steady beef and pork demand. Livestock summaries include cattle, hogs, and sheep with current price bands and receipts.
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Texas
Desirable Ohio Street Lots Near University Area
Good lots described as the choicest residence portion of town on Ohio street. Leta in Booth Lawrence offers cheaper than acre property with convenient access to transportation and the University, finely located for building.
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Travel fares to Oklahoma and nearby destinations listed
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