Spain Accepts American Peace Terms Amid Diplomatic Activity
Madrid and London dispatches report Spain has accepted the American terms with reservations and secrecy. A peace preliminaries signing is anticipated before Saturday while disputes over the Philippines, Cuba evacuation, and war material disposement remain. A cabinet vote to seek further explanations in Washington is noted with Sagasta claiming modest term modifications.
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London
Madrid
The
Standard
M. Cambon
United States
Philippines
West Indies
Spain
Washington
Manila
Paris
Rome
Daily Chronicle
Daily News
Daily Mail
Gibraltar
America
Senor Sagasta
Cuba
Caroline
Ladrone Islands
Philippine
Spain Accepts Peace Terms From United States
A Madrid dispatch reports Spain accepts the principal peace terms set forth by the American government and will confer with the United States. A peace delegation will be chosen at once. Spain may request minor amendments before formal peace is declared.
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New York
Evening Journal
Madrid
Spain
United States
McKinley
Sagasta
Spain Faces Unexpected Demands in Peace Terms
Madrid reports the Spanish Cabinet reviewed McKinley’s peace reply and found new demands, including Spain assuming municipal debts of Cuba and Puerto Rico, paying indemnities to American citizens, and recognition of Cuban independence. The council met from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again 5 to 10 p.m. as it weighed the terms.
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Madrid
Spain
McKinley
Cuba
Porto Rico
BISMARCK DEATH VISIT TO FRIEDRICHRSUHE CASTLE
The Emperor and Empress arrived at Friedrichsruhe Aug 2 with Baron Von Bulow to honor the late Prince Bismarck. They were greeted by Bismarck family as crowds lined the route and a solemn Reformed service followed with scripture from First Corinthians. The day included wreaths, condolences from President Kruger, and a shift from Reichstag obsequies to mourning services at the William Memorial church.
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Brunstorf
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Jesus Christ
Bern
Frederick
Kruger
Transvaal
William
Herbert Bismarck
Pretoria
Bismarck
Reichstag
Emperor William Memorial
Lipton note on Royal Ulster yacht club challenger
London Aug 2 The Honorary Secretary of the Royal Ulster Yacht club Mr Kelly telegraphed to The Associated Press London office stating that the challenger for the forthcoming race has been named though the message ends abruptly. The agency reports uncertainty over the identity of the challenger.
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London
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Kelly
Associated Press
Lipton Plans Shamrock Yacht Challenge
Sir Thomas Lipton the London merchant launches a new yachting challenge with the Shamrock yacht. Charles Russell will deliver the challenge to the New York Yacht Club in New York. Lipton keeps the Shamrock plans secret and under lock and key during construction away from the Clyde.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
London
New York
Chicago
Ceylon
Thomas Lipton
Charles Russell
New York Yacht Club
Clyde
Messrs. Lipton and
Russell
The Ladrones Ours How the Islands Surrendered to the Charleston
A Manila dated July 1 report via Doris from Hong Kong describes the June 21 capture of the Ladrone Islands by Captain Glass of the U S S Omereaten, with the governor general and all troops taken prisoner and Santa Cruz raised with stars and stripes. The 10,000 inhabitants, peaceful and eager to shed Spanish rule, are cited. The report also notes the Charleston’s voyage to Manila and arrival of the U S S Baltimore, joining the fleet near Olympia after the Dewey victory.
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Doris
Hong Kong
Associated Press
Manila
United States
Pacific Ocean
Glass
U. S
Omereaten
Ladrone Islands
Santa Cruz
San Luis I
Apra
Charleston
Guama
Point Engana
Luzon Island
U. S. S. Baltimore
Baltimore
Manila Harbor
Olympia
Dewey
Manila expedition arrives in Honolulu with royal reception
The Doric carried news of Honolulu welcoming the fourth Manila expedition. Transports reached Honolulu with all aboard well. On Monday the men were ashore to a grand feast. Preparations begin for a gate celebration when annexation commissioners arrive and the stars and stripes are raised.
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San Francisco
Doric
Honolulu
Manila
Forced Blockade Sparks Cuban Clash Report
In Madrid on August 2 at 4 p.m. reports say two Spanish steamers broke the blockade in Cuban waters and were attacked by American forces.
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Madrid
Cuban
Americans Fire For Immobile Manila Front
London reports from Cavite July 29 describe Gen Merritt boosting action while Americans stay under fire without returning shots. Greene sets HQ near shore as lines hold against insurgents who resist American authority. Aguinaldo’s forces are said to be corrupt and inflated, with Manila ready to surrender under protection assurances. McCulloch patrols to prevent contact.
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London
Times
Cavite
Merritt
Manila
Greene
Aguinakio
Aguinaldo
Gen. Anderson
Merritt Seeks 30000 More Men For Philippines
Gen Merritt at Cavite asks to raise his command from 20000 to 50000 to handle emergencies amid Aguinaldo's hostile posture. Merriam reports over 6000 troops have sailed since his departure. In New York a Cavite cable via Hong Kong says insurgent leaders show jealousy of the American invasion but no active anti American sentiment. Aguinaldo signals only negative support until U S policy is defined.
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San Francisco
Merritt
Cavite
Merriam
War Department
Aguinaldo
New York
Hong Kong
The
Journal
United States
Garcia Defeats Spanish Near Mayari In Cuba
Dispatches from Playa Del Este Cuba report Gen Calixto Garcia and Cuban forces in heavy fighting near Mayari as they thwart Spanish efforts to link with Holguin. Reinforcements arrive. two cannon taken. Spanish cavalry defeated. Marines may move toward Manzanillo once ships fit out Massachusetts expected tomorrow. Red Cross supplies reach Guantanamo.
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Associated Press
Playa del Este
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Calixto Garcia
Mayari
Bay of Nipe
Santiago de Cuba
Genarcia
Holguin
Nipe Bay
Garcia
Puerto Principe
Caimanera
Guantanamo
Red Cross
Santiago
Col
Ewers
Manzanillo
Manati
Cienfuegos
Ensign MacFarline
Helena
MacFarline
Trinidad
Cape Cruz
No such thing as summer complaint remedy claim
A brief note asserts there is no such thing as summer complaint when Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry remains on hand. It presents the product as nature’s remedy for all looseness of the bowels.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Encourages Health
An old advertisement urges readers to keep spirits up by avoiding spirits and to sustain health with Hood's Sarsaparilla, presenting a cautionary moral and a product claim in a period voice.
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Municipal League meeting urges city self-government reforms
Detroit delegates at the annual League of American Municipalities sessions hear Prof. Frank Parsons urge four deficits in city self-government and promote remedies including initiative and referendum, woman suffrage, cooperative industries, and city autonomy from state control. Mayors Perry and Farnsworth discuss regulation of saloons and prohibition.
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League of American Municipalities
Frank Parsons
Boston University
National League
Parsons
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Young
Akron
Ohio
Evans
Birmingham
Ala
George R. Perry
Grand Rapids
F. B. Farnsworth
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Wealthy New Yorker George Tod Falls to Death at Hotel
Aug 2 in New York George Tod a wealthy resident died by his own action in a tenth floor fall at the Majestic Hotel. He was the brother of J Kennedy Tod a prominent banker.
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George Tod
New York
Majestic
J. Kennedy Tod
Music At The Weirs Opens New Hampshire Teachers Festival
Weirs New Hampshire August 2 The New Hampshire Teachers association festival opened with a large turnout the festival's busiest day yet. Three rehearsals were held with a concert by state talent featuring Martha Walker New Market Inez Wheeler Nashua Alma Walker Andover Mark Dicey Milton Alice Hmory Somersworth Hattie Hall Portsmouth Ednad Hartlett South Lee and Annie Kimball Milton performing piano and violin solos.
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New Hampshire Teachers’ Association
Martha Walker
New Market
Inez M. Wheeler
Nashua
Alma L. Walker
Andover
Mark Dicey
Milton
Alice M. Hmory
Somersworth
Hattie @ Hall
Portsmouth
Ednad Hartlett
South Lee
Annie B. Kimball
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