Peace protocol signed ends war with Spain
Washington reports early morning arrangements for signing a protocol that ends the war with Spain. Two commissions will meet in Paris and Havana within fifteen days to discuss peace terms and military arrangements, including the transfer of Manila Bay and removal of Spanish garrisons. The White House set 4 o clock signing and a formal peace suspension to follow.
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West Indian Teer tor State Chair election notes
The report records the State Chair nomination process with multiple ballots and names such as McCully and Cook. It notes the superintendent of public schools election on the first ballot and outlines platform positions including free coinage of silver and antitrust enforcement. The article reflects a period political scene with factions and the tie between local and national issues.
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Baseball Games and League Standings Muddle Amid Telegraphy Chaos
A garbled recap mixes multiple baseball results and standings from the National and American Leagues. Mentions New York beating Washington 9 to 3, and scattered scores such as Milwaukee 3, St Joseph 7 1, plus Cincinnati and Kansas City mentions. Also notes a political war dispatch and a note of a train wreck thwarted by a freight train, followed by oblique memorials and land restoration plans in Minnesota. The jumble preserves names like Washinton and New York while inserting unrelated regional items and a few biographical lines about Angel W. Rameden and Senator George Vest.
Immune Beach Santiago Push Relieves Shafter Army
Washington Aug 1 War department received dispatches from Santiago dated Aug 12. The St Louis left Morcy with Ninth and Tenth infantry and a company of the Seventy fifth New York. The St Paul was due to depart Guantanamo with the Second infantry four companies of the Seventy first New York and Gen Nent. The Twenty first infantry and Col Sargent’s regiment arrived. Sargent’s unit is the second regiment of immunes.
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Spanish General Luque Offers Surrender at Holewin
Washington dispatches report Gen Luque commander of the Holewin Spanish garrison offered to surrender to Gen Garcia. The claim, disputed privately, says Luque led 10,000 troops at Nolguin during the Santiago affair and since then his forces have disintegrated, with many defecting to Cuban lines as relief faded and starvation loomed.
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Bandits near St Joseph raid. express car plundered
A late night attack near St Joseph on the Burlington line by six masked men armed with Winchesters. They held up the express car, seized a safe believed to contain a large sum, and fled into woods. No passengers robbed. robbers unapprehended as authorities investigate.
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Promotions Announced for North Atlantic Fleet Officers
Washington Aug 12 Navy department released ad interim promotions in the North Atlantic Fleet. Samson is advanced eight numbers to rear admiral, Schley moves up six numbers to rear admiral, Philips becomes commodore, Higginson up three numbers, Evans five numbers, and Clark six numbers. Several lieutenants and junior officers receive increases as the Senate pending confirmation.
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Washington Aug military court martial to try several officers
The report notes a court martial set for Saturday for members of the Twenty second Kansas regiment and others, linked to charges including opportune conduct and a Confederate officer. It also mentions post staff changes and a travelogue of officials visiting Europe, with Angell leaving Turkey and Strauss taking his place.
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American Colony urges U.S. to retain Philippines possessions
A cable from the American Colony via the United States consul in Wo to Washington asserts the government should keep possession of the Philippines, reflecting diplomatic stance as of August 12.
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The Great Desert Power of the Winds on Sahara Sands
A condensed Popular Science Monthly observation describing the Sahara as dual in character with flat plains and rugged hamadas. It notes few oases, wind swept crags, and limited dunes. French explorer Foureaud estimates dunes reach 1,200 to 1,400 feet beyond Taggart, illustrating wind power shaping the landscape.
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The Last Man Shaved. An Explanation by the Barber
In Queensland bush a group hires a tramp barber who shaves five men. A band of six men later chase a killer who once killed in a barber chair. The barber-turned-accused remembers nothing and mutters he intended to finish the last man but forgot. Cape Time.
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What the Matter Was In The Church Sermon Laughter
A Philadelphia Times reminiscence recalls a preacher whose eyes betrayed emotion during a sermon. He explains his sudden laughter at a hidden church choir scene behind the screen, watching a soprano and tenor share a quiet game as the congregation remained unaware.
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Extra Billy and His Tactics Inspire War Era Drill Tales
A fragmented sketch recounts Extra Billy's tactics from Civil War lore, describing his rough leadership and a drill scene where soldiers fix bayonets and march. It mentions his influence on post routes and a vivid, risky field maneuver ending with a plan to regroup next day. A note on a whale’s power closes the fragment.
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Kansas City Journal
Markets by Wire and Kansas City Grain Headlines
Market reports show cattle receipts around 541 steady. hogs firm with Packers around 400. Kansas City grain prices edge higher with corn and oats mixed. Chicago live stock receipts active with higher hog and cattle quotes. Strong demand supports dairy and feeder sectors amid fluctuating wheat and corn values.
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Excursion fares listed for Chicago and Midwest points
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