Spain and United States Near Peace Negotiations
Madrid reports United States reply to Spain on peace terms is satisfactory though France’s ambassador Cum bon may authorize changes in Spain's power. Cabinet meets as hostilities pause looms after Carlton protocol. Gambon expected to sign soon with Madrid awaiting principal points. The diplomatic tempo pushes toward an immediate suspension of fighting by both governments.
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Omiecin
United States
Spain
Sivasta
Anatharge
Cumbon
Derenete
Danowa
Unis
Inta
Olical
Camberlad
Peace Protocol Awaited as Camban Authority Delays
Reports indicate Camban authority to sign the peace protocol remains uncertain with Washington awaiting a response. Spain’s position and timing of actions are unclear as the situation extends beyond initial expectations.
Japs Offer Arms to Aguinaldo If U S Abandons Philippines
A Philippine junta delegation told U S Consul Wildman in Manila that Japanese officers on cruisers Matsuchiima and Aukasaga said the government would supply Gen Aguinaldo with arms and ammunition gratis if the United States left the archipelago. Gen Merritt will delay final movement until Monadnock arrives, as he cannot rely on insurgents and fears trouble with Aguinaldo. Nebraska Republicans Endorse Industry in State Convention.
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Philippine Junta
United States
Wildman
Matsuchiima
Aukasaga
Manila
Junta
Gen. Aguinaldo
America
Philippines
Merritt
Manila Bay
Aguinaldo
Violent storms, floods devastate Formosa and Toi-Verh
Advices from Formosa report hundreds dead on Toi-Verh island. In Columbia Massachusetts Missouridar was celebrated for Missouri’s seventy-seventh state admission anniversary. Kansas Butler County reports Texas fever outbreak checked. state livestock board ends quarantine declaring 7,000 cattle fever-free.
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Toi- Veh
Columbia
Missouri
Union of States
Butler County
Knn
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Move to comply with order for two divisions
At Chickamauga on August 11 preparations begin to obey the order for two divisions to depart Camp Thomas. The Second division is ordered to Knoxville and is expected to march about 112 miles.
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Camp Thomas
Knoxville
Port of Puerto Rico tariff details leak to Miles
A telegram dispatched to Miles outlines tariff and charges for Puerto Rico. The plan reflects preliminary duties in line with the regular tariff schedule to be prepared for Puerto Rico, while other dispatches mention Philippine unrest and American military actions in Manila Bay.
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Miles
Vie
Rico
Democratic State Convention Nominates Supreme Judge and Others
Marshall wins on first ballot for supreme judge with Leroy Valliant as short term nominee. Chairman Benton declares nominations unanimous amid uproar. Ballot tallies show Marshall leading followed by Valliant and others. Subsequent state superintendent nominations and railroad commissioner race begin, with multiple candidates and procedural motions noted.
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Leroy B. Vallient
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Benton
Wal- Mant
Ramey
Givan
Uniliburton
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Carrington
Sprinetiela
Scombetay
Temod
Almo
Rrerés
Netiinare
Jeecas
Cablegram Says Italy To Delay Colombia Payment Eight Months
A Bonn cablegram to Washington reports Italy will grant Colombia eight months to settle with Cerutsi’s creditors under Cleveland's award, citing courtesy to the United States. The note arrives amid other dispatches from the era mentioning political turmoil and unrest in various states.
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Columbia
Washington
Department
Bonn
United States
Candianay Carathagenia
Cerutsi
Cleveland
Ministerial Opinion on Cuba and Philippine Question
A Madrid dispatch to World reports General Polavieja saying Cuba will unite all respectable groups to oppose annexation by the United States and endure hardship before agreement with the insurgents. He adds the Philippine issue will bring trouble to the United States and to Europe.
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Philippines
New York
Madrid
Polavleja
Cuba
Furdi
United States
America
Spain
Philippine monastic orders fate worries church circles
A Madrid dispatch to the World reports powerful influences at work in the interests of monastic orders in the Philippines. The situation excites much apprehension in church circles and at the nation as authorities weigh potential impacts on religious houses and colonial policy.
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New York
Madrid
Philippines
Vessels To Carry Troops For Philippine Return Trip
San Francisco dates set for the Australia and Sidney to arrive from Manila about the 15th to be fitted for a return voyage to the Philippines with reinforcement crews. They will be followed by the City of Peking about the 24th carrying the Fifty first Iowa Twentieth Kansas and first Tennessee units.
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Spaniards Attack to Retake Lighthouse at Cape San Juan
From Cape San Juan Porto to Rio August 10 188? A two hour fight before daybreak as Spaniards sought to retake the lighthouse guarded by 44 sailors under Lieut Atwater and Ensign Crosley. Amphitrite Leyden and Cincinnati shelled the attackers. about 100 Spaniards reported killed. Refugees say Spaniards moved from Rio Grande after early landings, pulled down American flag at Fajardo, replaced with Spanish flag. Seventy women and children were in an outbuilding during the fight. Refugees rescued. lighthouse kept by Americans. ships landed 250 men to reinforce. The amphitrite guards the light. blockade of San Juan ongoing.
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Lawrence
Naval Academy
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Barclay
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Ponce
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San Juan
Egg forgeries shock public as fake eggs hit markets
An eminent analyst warns that millions of so called eggs are chemically built in factories in England and on the Continent. Yolk is made from maize and dyes, white added, shell formed with plaster, then frozen and molded. Thawed contents mimic fresh eggs, sold at low prices with high profit margins.
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Patriotic Wife Reconsiders Husband’s War Return
Mrs Waldeck wife of Capt William A H Waldeck of the Seventh United States volunteer regiment recalls how she urged him to join the war effort after he spent years in Holland’s army. She accompanied him to Washington to obtain his commission and told Col Goodwin she felt duty bound to let him return to service. Her plea followed their Detroit meeting and her belief in serving the country at war. Abbe Nourrien in Sevres opens a “doubting priest” home to help priests facing spiritual crisis while maintaining freedom of conscience. Company M Tenth Pennsylvania mutinies at Camp Munro over alleged inferior ration in San Francisco.
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Spain
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Wounded List From Miles Report in Puerto Rico Campaign
The War Department received dispatches from General Miles dated August 10 detailing wounded from the Sixteenth Pennsylvania and Fourth Ohio. Listed are Corporal Barnes left side, Private C. C. Frank right side, Private George Whitlock right side, Private L Upold right elbow, Private E Jolly left arm, and others. also Captain Edward C. Thompson right breast, Private Samuel J Jones right knee, Private Noble Huansacker ankle, Private Warry Barnes right foot, and Private Wu Jeddington right hip. General Brooke confirms telegraphic contact and General Haines forced enemy retreat about three miles north of Guayama.
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Battle Report From Porto Rico Date Aug One Lieutenant Wounded
A war department dispatch from General Shawn in Porto Rico reports an engagement near Maya guez with a large Spanish force. Two privates were killed and Lieut Riley was wounded in the foot.
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Slow-Burning Powder and Navy Guns Analysis
A Rochester era article notes how slow burning powder improves muzzle velocity in large naval guns, detailing prisma shape charges and a powder section. It mentions ships, battles, and Admiral Nelson, then shifts to postal warnings, Missouri fair plans, and a snapshot of 19th century domestic life and humor.
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Gasoline Fire Burns 18 Year Old Girl in Topeka
Lizzie Ridley an 18 year old resident of Fair street East of the Santa Fe shops attempted to light a kitchen fire using a quart of gasoline and a Hyghtech match. The gasoline exploded severely burning her face and arms and blinded her eyes. Household members extinguished the flames and rushed her to safety.
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ORDERED TO LEAVE THE STATE THE PUBLISHER TARGETED
Dallas August 1 after midnight white men demanded Hey. FF. OW. C. Lymes a negro who publishes the Baptist State Voice must leave Dallas or stop printing there. The raid damaged a church and the issue defended Malone who allegedly raped an elderly white woman. The report also covers gold reserves and military transfers across Washington and Kansas Missouri regiments. Senator West ill at Asbury Park with kidney trouble, doctors wary to confirm.
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Markets by wire ranhas city live stock and grain
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