US Peace Terms to Spain Drop Indemnity Demand
Washington releases an official statement on peace terms with Spain. The proposal requires relinquishment of Cuban sovereignty, immediate evacuation of Cuba, cession of Porto Rico and other islands, and cession of an island in the Ladrones. The United States will occupy Manila pending treaty talks with Spain.
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Officials note on peace terms discussed with Spain
An official note from Madrid describes a semi official peace attempt with the Spanish government sending a message to President McKinley via a Washington envoy. Reports debate indemnity and sovereignty over the Philippines as part of the terms while U S observers react with caution.
Garcia Affair Echoes War Authority and Garcia Dispute
Secretary of War Washington discusses General Garcia case and command issues. He explains plans to keep officers in place, notes alliance with Spain during war, and recounts authority over assignments and independence within military structure.
General Merritt Lands at Mantis with Expanding Command
A San Francisco dispatch notes General Merritt and 3180 officers and men arriving at Mantis on July 3 under his immediate command. His expedition includes transports Ohio City of Paris Indiana and Morgan City carrying 200 officers and men, steamer Valencia with red men, and transport Capehart with Meo men, following prior expeditions totaling 3155 men.
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Treasury figures show large wartime deficit and 1897 tariff impact
Washington special Assistant Secretary Howell released a statement on the last fiscal year's receipts and expenditures. Including Pacific Railroad items, receipts were 405 million and expenditures 443 million, a deficit of 38 million. Excluding Pacific Railroad items, receipts 340.57 million and expenditures 438.82 million, a deficit of 96.25 million. He cites war demands as a factor and notes the tariff law of 1897 boosted revenue in the final five months, reducing the year end deficit.
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Senator Lindsay Fights Peace Treaty Terms
A New York special to the Chicago Record quotes Senator Lindsay of Kentucky predicting the Senate will refuse to ratify any peace treaty that keeps the Philippine Islands under Spanish control. He says two thirds or even a majority may be impossible to secure for such concessions. He urges relinquishment of Spanish sovereignty in both East and West Indies with a single sentence demand. The future arrangement for the islands can be debated later.
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West Indies
French Embassy protests seizure of steamer Olimde Rodriguez
Paris complains to Washington over the seizure of the merchant steamer Olimde Rodriguez. The French embassy asks for immediate release, while the State Department reviews the case with the Justice Department. Paris argues the ship was engaged in ordinary trade and not bound for a blockaded port, and seeks a friendly inquiry response.
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Olimde Rodriguez
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Jewal
Miles Sends Puerto Rico Dispatch on Volunteers and Supplies
General Miles reports from Ponce Puerto Rico July 31 volunteers surrendering with arms and ammunition and crowds overjoyed by the army arrival. Two thousand from one area volunteer to serve, supplies like transport and beef cattle arriving. He asks for national colors for municipalities and for tariff questions to be referred to the President while occupation rules follow Philippine and Santiago precedents.
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Ernest
Outpost Halted at Coamo on San Juan Road
An American detachment halted near Coamo two thirds to Aibonito as Colonel Huélings advanced Tuesday. The reconnoitering detail found no enemy. the Spanish reportedly retreated to Aibonito to make a stand. Coamo citizens offered gratitude to the American soldier. Citizens say Spanish looting was exaggerated with no verified private property destruction or abuse of women.
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Hunger in Havana as bread riots flare after port closures
In Havana hunger rules as Sagua la Grande Nipe and Batabano ports stay closed. Two bakers killed defending loaves. mob loots shop before civil guard arrives. Spanish regulars seek order while volunteers mutter. Insurgents near Guanabacoa Mariano and Jesus de Monte.
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Smuggled Spanish shell kills U S sailor at Guantanamo Bay
The body of Karl J. Anderson seaman aboard the cruiser Brooklyn was buried ashore at Guantanamo Bay this morning after an accidental shell discharge from a smuggled Spanish one pound shell. He died from abdominal wounds after surgery. Anderson’s death occurred on his 24th birthday.
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Peace expected 800n Washington special
Washington observers believe peace will result from pending negotiations with Spain though no formal announcement on peace commissioners has been made. The plan reportedly includes inviting former President Harrison to chair. Henry Watterson and ex-Secretary Olney are also noted as suitable members for the commission.
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Camp Alger Abandoned For Health Reasons Near Manassas
Camp Alger in Virginia is to be abandoned and twenty thousand troops moved to a healthier site near Manassas. The move follows recommendations by Surgeon General Sternberg and Secretary Alger due to rising typhoid deaths and the belief in frequent changes of camp locations.
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Mount Sterling Dance Killings Tie to Grassy Lick Murders
A Mt. Sterling report says brothers Alex and Clem Morton murdered Enis Mason in cold blood after luring him outside a Grassy Lick dance six miles away. Mason, a respected Black worker, was shot in the back as he turned to reenter a house. A large posse of about 200 men surrounded a cornfield three miles outside town, awaiting word on the Morton brothers.
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Reinforcements Sail for Porto Rico From Newport News
Six transports carry artillery batteries A of Missouri A of Illinois B of Pennsylvania and the Twenty seventh Indiana Battery. On Roumania there are nineteen officers 700 men 319 horses and seventy two mules and the ships sail Friday morning for Porto Rico under General Miles.
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Gloomy Shafter Dispatch From Santiago de Cuba
Washington special reports General Shafter's July 27 dispatch from Santiago de Cuba. Total sick 3,770, fever cases 2,924, new fever 689, fever returned to duty 508.
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War Department
Shafter
Santiago de Cuba
Extra Senate Session Possible If Treaty Reaches Signing
A Washington dispatch explains that any final peace treaty with Spain must go to the Senate for ratification. The Senate may ratify, reject, or amend it as a whole. If negotiations drag, signing could take months and occur after Congress resumes. a rapid pace could prompt an extra session before December.
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Plans to salvage Cristobal Colon warehoused at Norfolk
Norfolk dispatch reports a special expedition by Merritt and Chapman Derrick and Wrecking Co to Santiago to recover the Spanish warship Cristobal Colon. The German steamer Senior sails with 40 divers and wreckers under Captain Crittenden, carrying pumps, boilers and wrecking gear. Two pontoons, proposed by Lt. Hobson, would be placed under the hull after pumping. The Maria Teresa nears buoyancy and may float soon.
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Private Will Lawson Killed at Target Practice
Chickamauga special reports Private Will Lawson of Company 1 Fifth Arkansas died Saturday at the regimental range while tending the target. A red warning flag was raised but Lawson stuck his head above the pit and a bullet struck him in the head. Late Saturday night it was learned Corporal Hen Henderson of Company D Twelfth New York also died in the same manner.
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Ten Hurt In Riverside Tally-ho Accident
Ten young people were seriously injured when a tally-ho overturn near the Ogden avenue viaduct dumped fifteen riders headed for Riverside. The horses bolted down the incline, the bus was wrecked but no fatalities were reported.
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More Troops Sought for Manila as Rebel Threat Grows
Washington dispatch reports officials view the Manila situation as serious with rebel trouble anticipated. They fear 2900 troops may be insufficient and ready plans are in place to send reinforcements at once.
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Manila
Washington
Corporal Clover to Face Court Martial for Jaw Break
In Columbus Ohio Corporal Clover of Company I Tenth Regiment will face a regimental court martial for breaking the jaw of Private Algiers Saturday night. Clover entertained several ladies in his tent when Company H men attempted to help. They pulled the tent ropes and the crowd fell, leaving Myers with about six teeth missing and part of his jaw. Slover is under arrest with a chance of losing his stripes.
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Nebraska party alliance forms state ticket in 1896 race
Democrats Populists and silver Republicans of Nebraska plan a united state ticket. Sampson telegraphed the Navy Department that the Marie Teresa will be heated. General Brooke ordered to return transports carrying troops to New York. Mrs. Romero wife of the Mexican minister in Washington died in Atlantic City. Santiago residents file claims against the United States government for Cuban troop losses over the last three years.
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Santiago
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Prince Bismarck Dies in Germany After Sudden Illness
Berlin reports Prince Bismarck died at Friedrichsruh on Saturday night after a severe struggle. Flags half mast, state officials mourn, and details of his death are published. U S ambassador Whites delivers condolences to Count von Bismarck.
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Washington memorial dispatch to Germany on German chancellor
The President directs Hon Andrew D White the U S ambassador to Germany to convey sorrow over the death of the German chancellor. The message notes the loss to the German nation and the memory of the ruler as linked with the empire’s greatness. Acting Secretary ADEE.
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McKinley
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Berlin
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Taxable Medicines under Revenue Act Interpretation
The commissioner of internal revenue interprets Section 26 to tax medicinal articles compounded by any formula if packaged or advertised like patent medicines. Taxable factors include branding on packaging, maker's or others' names near the medicine, and claims of special merit or advantages. Technical language clarifies labeling that indicates grade or manufacture methods may be allowed while prohibiting mere superiority claims.
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Fire and Sword in Ponce Porto Rico Riot and Retreat
Dispatch from Ponce Puerto Rico reports fires and massacres as Spaniards retreat through villages and plantations. Generals Wilson and GarcÃa oversee a tense aftermath with volunteers deserting, arrests ordered, and mobs looting Spanish properties.
Naval officers deem bombardment of Santiago harbor futile
A party of naval officers toured Santiago harbor batteries after four or five bombardments by Admiral Sampson. One officer told the Associated Press that over two million dollars worth of ammunition fired at the defenses was harmless in reducing them and merely earned Spain a respect, proving bombardment of earth works a waste of time and money.
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Santiago
Sampson
Associated Press
Santiago Harbor
Cleveland special on extra session to ratify peace terms
Senator M A Han na said an autumn extra session of Congress will be called to ratify terms of peace and end the war. He believes President McKinley will assemble Congress soon, though no wall has been issued yet. Senator Hartna thinks the war will end soon with peace negotiations acceptable to both sides.
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Spain
Indiana officer injured at Camp Alger during site inspection
Colonel John T. Barnett of the One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Indiana was knocked from his saddle when his horse bolted and a tree limb struck him. He was unconscious, with an ugly head wound, but no serious injuries. he will stay in his tent for several days.
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Prince Victor Emmanuel Arrives in New York
Prince Victor Emmanuel of Italy arrived in New York on Saturday, seen by crowds as the prominent royal figure lands during his U.S. visit.
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