Spain’s Peace Commission Prepares for Protracted Negotiations
A report from Madrid cites Spain’s expected long, detailed peace talks with the United States over Cuba and Puerto Rico. Spanish delegates will press for rights to forts, land, prisons, and debt claims, seeking favorable trade terms and potential indemnities in exchange for concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sudrid Roy
Spain
Cuba
Porto Mica
Sprlit
Parle Prace Commission
Madrid
Grand Com
Paris
Bpain Hoprzes
Peace Commission
Porto Rico
United States
Piliippines
Eadrones
Carolines
Manila
Ishelo Philippine Archipelago
Pacific
Sens” Ur Sagasta
Priaona
Milters Commission
Philippines
Lawton Assolds Santiago Well
General Lawton commanding the military department of Santiago reports troops under his command will be sufficient to make a good offer in that precinct. A squadron of cavalry has been allotted to operate in Santiago and support the offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Santiago
Washington
Military Department of
War Department
Santi
Killed and Wounded Reported in Munich Assault
Special wires from Washington note General Morrell reports on the August assault at Munich. Among the wounded are Sergeant Holmes of Astor battery and Private Dinkmore of First California, with 43 others hurt. The telegraphic summary lists several names and regiments, detailing injuries from serious to slight.
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Washington
Morcill
War Department
Jogses Jn
Municz
Sergeaint Holmes
Astor Battery
Cr Ug
Aatur
Dugler Partergou
Ainnesota
Fripate Fhollen
Twentythird Infantry
Dinkmore
Californias
Sesback
Phirteeth Wixkesota
Bjournstad
Theulenent Baker
Otul
Negro Soldier Slain After Clash in Hampton Town
James Neely private of the Twenty-fifth Infantry was killed in Hampton Georgia after a confrontation with white locals. A bystander mob attacked him following a dispute at a fountain and store. Deputies and a sheriff arrived as shots and blows occurred. Neely died from pistol butt and gunfire wounds. Tense aftermath and defense fears followed as locals warned of further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
James Neely
Dwarty-ffth Infantry
Camp Tebton
Lithia Springs
Whitlam Trenderaon
Paradinz
Ife
Ana Bagen
William Henderson
Neely
Henderson
Tabin
Jim Math
Menegro
Henderann
Inte
Nan
Kle Sleyera
Tam'on Earnings and Tax Payments Reported
Austin notes that the Postal Telegraph company paid 160 tax on talegraphic business for the quarter ending June 30, 1893. The Wirco and Northwestern Railroad company paid 2108.15 tax on gross passenger earnings for the quarter ending June 29, 1866.
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Austin
Postal Telestaph Company
Wirco and Northwestern Rail Road Company
Important Railway Suit for Charter Forfeiture Authorized
The Texas attorney general filed suit against the Austin and Northwestern railroad seeking charter forfeiture and the appointment of a receiver. The claim alleges unlawful consolidation with the Southern Pacific system, which purportedly owns the road and its assets while officers hold stock in name only. The case argues the consolidation is illegal and warrants charter forfeiture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Austin and Northwestern Railroad
Southern Pacific System
Austin and Northwestern
Southern Pacific Road
Southern Pacific
Railroad rates paid under Texas railroad commission ruling
Special wire from Austin reports the Gulf Coloring and Santa Fe railroads agreed to higher freight rates, settling at twenty cages per shipment and paying $3509 per case. Attorney General had charged the road with tariff violations related to client equipment under commission rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Gulf, Colorngdo and
Santa Fe
Gomez's Court Martial Swift Punishment in Cuba
An account of a Cuban court martial scene near a mountain road features General Gomez and Captain Lopez. Vande and men pursue justice against Lopez, accused of raiding farmers, murder, and atrocities. The exchange ends with Lopez being bound for execution as the squad prepares to fire. CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.
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Atlanta
Cuba
Gomez
Vanda
Gaia
Vands
Vande
Hig Commandes
Yando
Fin
Lopez
General Gomez
Naga
Gomes
Cutra
Vamiu Sepa
Red Cross
Gomez Caintly
Vanidio
Merder
Havana
Ote
Wrecked ship crew to repair at Brooklyn Navy Yard
The former captain of the Cristobal Colon is seen aboard the Normandie for Spain. In Brooklyn the ships of Admiral Bompson are to be sent home as passengers after repair. In Hot Springs, Arkansas, two hotels burned early today, with Stour-Sons house among those lost.
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Sark
Astimiral Bompson
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York
Cristobal Colon
Spain
Tauay
Hot Springs
Ark
Stour- Sons
Day Outclassed in French Challenge at Trial
A report notes the day’s proceedings where the defendant was outmatched and seems to concede yielding too much to the French representative. The commission can now seize ownership of Pallip Pines, with opinions forming on the question.
Surrender of Manila and Philippine status debated
Washington officials and U S senators clash over whether the Manila capitulation and Spanish holdings in the Philippines became U S property or should revert to Spain. discussions hinge on the prearranged protocol and peace commission's decisions with Manila, Cavite, and adjacent islands referenced.
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Washington
Philippines
Soain
Dewey
Mervhit
Blaila
Istanda
State Department
Merritt
Day
Cambon
Clure
Is Ilands Ia
United States
Spain
Peace Commission
Lamm
Secretary Day
Waenington
Manila
Roma
Italy
Simior Canavaro
Madrid
Canavaro
Bla
Rough Riders Trip to Montauk and Harbor Scenes
An OCR fragment describes the Rough Riders voyage aboard the Miami transport to Montauk Point. It recalls cheering harbor salutes, sights of wrecks near Santiago, and the ship’s rough voyage. A death aboard a fellow supplicant leads to a burial at sea, with notes on fortifications and reflections on Old World battles.
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Ardora
Yuan
San Ineo
Santiago
Merrkinne
Trobson
Ken Binckesteck
BMW
Wwe
Reina Mercetes
Sampson
Tam
John Wat
San Juan
John Butt
Guha
Kere
Montauk Point
Ty. J
Pather
Neptum
Miami
Mertimac
Santiago Harbor
Trobyen
Bove
Lansing
Fragmentary maritime note from Montauk Point letter
A damaged OCR reads as a casual maritime missive from Montauk Point New York. It mentions an AgUINire Bird, a few lines of text, and a closing with best wishes from JOHN G. GR and Tugh Tiders. The fragmentary message hints at travel or correspondence and ends with a sign-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinaklog
John G. GR
Reap
Tugh Tiders
Montauk Point
Eang Island
Spaniards Open Up Desira Toward Peace and Resignation
Fragmentary report from Porto Rico notes Spanish officers considering peace terms, with resignation discussions by Colonel Canothira and fears of further mutiny. General Angales to retire, while others dispute advancement as U S forces tighten blockade. Authorities expect similar moves by other officers. city safety concerns grow as attention turns to negotiations.
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Desira
Demain
Porto Alca
Isanslai
Canothira
Porto Rico
Wbesides
Angals
Porto
Dumder
Unite i
Reported naval orders and tax roll totals from Texas counties
Aug 20 Washington reports Admiral Sampson ordered to report to Washington. Tax rolls to the comptroller show Aransas Nueces Bell counties with increases totaling 2,188,540 for the county and counties like Nueces and Morley listed, while Bell shows a decrease of 392,160.
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Bamnpson
Schldy
Washington
Sampson
Austin
Comptroller
Bell County
Old Soldier Takes Mis Lite Indian Campaign Deception
An elderly former private secretary and orderly to General Swatter dies by self harm after years of service in Indian campaigns. Poverty and solitude led to despondency and an eventual attempt on life near a local confectionery store.
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Liskt
New York
Custey
Goldier
Swatter
India
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Traveyer
Jenselt
Oual
Sweelal Wire
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