Bank Notes and Directors of Local Firm
Capital paid in $50 60 Surplus $6000. A general banking business transacted. Farm loans negotiated, collections made, interest paid on time deposits. President Dinexnecs LD GavBLe Vice-President Dinexpeen Cashier. Board of Directors S. B Dilenbeck C G Dilenbeck John Law Jay & Dutton J T Davis Mary Hennis Chas E L Wanker L D Gamble Geo S E Bartholomew.
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Jay & Dutton
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Mary Hennis
Chas. EL Wanker
L. D. Gamble
Geo. SE. Bartholomew
Shafter Ordered to Move Army Inland to San Luis
General Shafter, after a meeting with Fifth Army Corps officers, is ordered by Secretary Alger to move the army into the interior to San Luis for health reasons. Theodore Roosevelt protests, urging immediate return to the United States, while some officials advocate moving to the northern Atlantic coast. President and Alger also decide to ship troops from Santiago to Montauk Point and begin disbanding auxiliary naval forces to cut war costs.
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United States
Col ‘Heodore Opr. Velt
el Wasmiacios
Alger
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Shailer
Santiago
Montauk Point
Long Island
Iowa News Briefs Highlight Loans, Wrecks, and Political Nods
Dubuque editor John Murphy emerges as probable Democratic nominee for the Sixth District against Henderson. Gouverneur Remleyns affirms a $5,000 state veterinary appropriation despite legal hiccups. A Northwestern meat train wreck at Low Moor derails nineteen cars with no injuries. The Dubuque recruiting station closes as the 49th goes to Jacksonville. A coral of incidents follows including a man shooting his wife near Manson, a county courthouse dispute in Hancock County, and plans for a large Barlington route dam at Goseda. Governor Shaw and state officers tour southern posts for troop placements as Manila peace talks loom. Des Moines Daily News raises copy prices while expanding reach. A murder attempt near Manson, a pink eye cattle disease near Iowa Falls, and cholera resurgence in Rin geld County add to a broad, chaotic Iowa page.
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Ar Carp Suba Libre
Washneton
Moulton
Geaton
Coutysville
Glenwood
Curty
Delay Explained and Washington Ties in War Reports
Writings from The Times correspondent discuss the delayed peace, urging quiet and orderly actions to protect national interests amid aggressive Washington cabinet hints. They note Spanish desire for peace, while Toral’s capitulation is contrasted with Augusti’s stubborn Manila resistance and conservative support for Sagasta.
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Sagasta
Pope appeals for protection of Catholic clergy in Philippines
August 4 dispatch reports the pope's secretary of state asking the United States government to safeguard Catholic clergy and church property in Manila from insurgent threats. Messages to General Merritt and Admiral Dewey urge all means to prevent violence, reflecting grave administration fears over the Philippines situation. Navy officials deny orders change for the Watson squadron, signaling possible deployment to European waters to showcase naval strength.
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Bangor
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Philippines
Cardinal Rampona
War Department
Catholic Legation
Washington
Department
Witcces
Manila
Philippine
Merritt
Admirat Dewer
Watson
Navy
Earls Session of Congress Expected
Wasnixetox August 3 Although Secretary Day said Spain s reply to the American peace conditions had not been received it is believed the Madrid authorities will consent to the terms and the war may be over A special session of congress is said to be called for September 15 by the president after discussions with senators and representatives
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Wasnixetox
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Spain
McKinley
Madrid
Aller
M. Cuber
White House
Wasuivaiox
London
Washington
Wasiuvatrox
Contend
Terms of Peace Deliberations on Spanish Cession Demands
Reports from Washington outline possible peace terms with Spain including ceding Puerto Rico and West Indies with retention of Cuba until a stable government forms. US would assume Cuban debts, while no war indemnity is sought. A joint US Spain commission would determine insurrection treatment as US forces occupy Manila and Manila Bay.
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Canton
Ilanes
Washington
United States
Porto Rico
Sove Iy
Cuba
Hity Ladrone Islands
Carolines
Philippines
Aguinalde
Tharouch
Dewey
Lsargent
Lad
United States Army
Navy
Manila
Mania Bay
Dispatch from General Miles on Porto Rican volunteers
A transmission from General Miles to Secretary Alger discusses volunteers surrendering arms and ammunition in Porto Rico. It notes two thousand volunteers arriving from one locality, providing transport, beef, and system housing support, and mentions tariff questions and military occupation plans. The commander references presidential directives guiding action in Philippine islands and Cuba.
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Erox
Miles
Porto Rivan
Suecetary Alger
Port Te Teo
Saly
Svere
Porto Teo
Philippine Islands
Santieco de Cuba
Min. Gya
Spain Sue for Fence Interdict Shapes Cuban Peace Talk
New York dispatch reports Cuban jurist Rubens counsels interdict amid peace proposals. He notes Havana’s desperation with 260000 civilians and 56000 soldiers, two blockaded steamers, and Madrid hoping the United States halts fighting as Miles advances on Porto Rico. Manila fall looming.
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New York
Rubens
Councellor
Havana
Miles
Porto Rico
Manila
Madrid
Ferto Rico
United States
Nicaragua Canal Move Advances US Interest
Ex Senator Warner Miller and Senator Morgan conferred with President McKinley on the Nicaragua canal question. The president reportedly favored immediate completion and government ownership to serve U S needs amid war’s aftermath. In Porto Rico, Torre Rio reports little movement as Brooke lands 3,909 troops near Arroye with no major push until Miles completes plans. Japan Taiwan dispute ends with Rawati agreeing to pay 40000 to settle Japanese emigrant exclusion in Hawaii.
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New York
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Congress
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Wasnixerox
Torre Rice
San Tuan
Brooke
Arroye
Ponce
Miles
Rawati
Japan
Mauwaiian Islands
Spain Bides on Peace Terms Amid Washington Talks
Spain contemplates President Wilson’s peace terms with minor amendments. Premier Savasta and Senor Silvela attended talks in Madrid while a French envoy spoke for Secretary Day. A conclusive reply from Spain awaits further detail, with no public statement issued yet.
Plan for Temporary American Regime in Cuba After War
The administration drafts general plans for a 50 000 man army to occupy Cuba after peace with Spain. Garrisons to cover principal cities, likely for several months, under military government possibly led by General Pu Zhogh Lee. Occupation to begin in early fall with troops drawn from volunteers to allow front line regiments to rotate.
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Cuba
United States
Spain
War Department
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Ponce Surrenders to Americans at Port of Ponce
Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico, surrendered to Commander Davis of the gunboat Dixie with no resistance amid enthusiastic welcome. Troops moved from nearby towns as Ernst’s brigade and Wilson’s division arrived by transports to support the advance toward Yauco, with minor casualties reported on the American side.
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Dixie
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Miles
Ernsts
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Vlenry
Yauco
Garrettson
Illinois
Massachusetts
Nance
Second Corps Moves
Sirwronr News Virginia August 4 The first detachment of the Third brigade First army corps under Brigadier General Fred D Grant embarked last night on the transport Andean for Porto Rico and at five o clock this morning the Windson steamed out of Hampton Roads. Bers August 3 The emperor and empress attended funeral services over Prince Bismarck in Berlin. Manila August 3 The governor general of Manila telegraphs that July 25 signals resist the imminent American attack under General Merritt Archies from Yavana confirm Gen Garcia relinquishes command and goes to Camaguey.
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Sirwronr News
First Army Corps
Fred D. Grant
Porto Rico
Hampton Roads
Bismarck
Bers
Prince Bismarck
Manila
Maprin
Merritt
Archiees
Yavana
Garcia
Camaguey
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