Spain Accepts United States Peace Terms In Principle
Washington Aug 8 Spain's reply to US peace conditions arrived in sections via the French ambassador. Officials believed the answer accepted essential points such as Cuba Porto Rico and the Ladrones abandonment and a commission on the Philippines, but left open questions likely to trigger further discussions and ratification caveats.
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Washington
United States
M. Cambon
White House
State Department
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Ladrones
Philippines
Senate
Madrid
Peace Commission
Bickinley
Manila
Bay
Luzon Island
Ghent
General Shafter Denies Responsibility for Shackled Facilities
General Shafter rejects blame for insufficient care of the Santiago sick and wounded brought to the United States aboard the Seneca and Coneha. He cites water shortages as inexcusable and notes ample food but poor hospital facilities and staffing. He praises Dr. La Garde and details chronic medicine shortages and lack of medical attendants since Tampa.
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Washington
General Shafter
War Department
Santiago
United States
Seneca
Coneha
Yuengling executive dies after short marriage
S W J G Yuengling of the large D Yuengling and Brother brewing firm died at his home last evening. He had married only two months ago.
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Pottaville, Pa
S.W
Pennsylvania Pension Increases Noted for Several Residents
The Aug issuance lists increases for Wilkes-Barre residents Michael Roth and Daniel Einer, plus Alford of Susquehanna, with pension amounts rising from 8 to 10 dollars. The notices specify the new weekly sums and affected towns as part of state pension updates.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Michael Roth
Wilkes-Barre
Daniel 8 Einer
Alford
Susquehanna
War History of a Day Reveals Naval and Diplomatic Moves
BPAIN announces acceptance of Pocace terms sent to the French embassy in Washington. General Bhaf ter disclaims responsibility for sick and wounded aboard transports Bendea and Concho. Five transports sail from Santiago to Montauk Point with troops. France orders Cambon to secure Rodrigues release. Assistant Surgeon Munson reports Santiago conditions blaming army officers for medical gaps. Captain Sigbree to command the battleship Texan. Secretary Long writes open letter defending Admiral Sampson from criticism.
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Santiago
Montwuk Point
M. Cambon
Olinde Rodrigues
Ship for Sigsbee Command of Texas Navy Relieved
Secretary Long announced two changes in naval command. Captain Charles D. Bigbee, formerly in charge of the Maine, will relieve Captain John W. Philips of the battleship Texas now in New York for repairs. Captain Caspar F. Goodrich will take command of the Arkansas to succeed Captain Albert Harker, who moves to the Oregon.
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Washington
Long
Charles D. Bigebee
Maine
Havana
St. Paul
John W. Phill
Texas
New York
Philip
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Caspar F. Goodrich
St. Louis
Newark
Watson
Flags Sy
Albert 8
Harker
Oregon
Charles
Clark
Sigebee
Congress
New York Navy Yard
Norfolk Navy Yard
Cuban
Cervera
Countess de Casa Valencian Appeals for Spanish War Relief
London reports the Countess de Casa Valencian wife of the former Spanish ambassador appeals for funds for the sick and wounded. An official Madrid dispatch cites vast suffering with hospitals in San Sebastian Las Palmas Santiago de Cuba and Guantanamo lacking bandages lint beds and funds. Widows and orphans await urgent relief.
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London
Aug. S
Countess de Casa Valencian
Great Britain
Aoyals
Madrid
San Sebastian
Las Palmas
Santiago de Cuba
Guantanamo
Sagasta to name peace commissioners after reply
Madrid reports Senor Sagasta will nominate peace commissioners once the American reply arrives. El Liberal notes Britain offered mediation but was not accepted and cites a large British squadron near Gibraltar as evidence of possible Anglo American understanding or alliance.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
el Liberal
England
Gibraltar
United States
Alicante Sails with Spanish Prisoners from Santiago
Adjutant General Corbin announced Colonel Mumphrey in charge of transport at Santiago confirmed the hospital ship Alicante sailed today carrying the Spanish prisoners for Spain. The vessel is believed to carry most of the sick and wounded from General Toral's army, as would be expected.
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Washington
Corbin
Mumphrey
Santiago
Alicante
Spain
Toral
Sanitary Report from Washington on August 7
General Shafter’s sanitary report lists 3443 total sick and 412 new cases for August 7. Fever cases account for 24 percent, 4046 fever cases returned to duty, and 11 deaths on August 7, of which six were yellow fever victims.
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Washington
Britain Maintains Firm Stance on China Rail Concessions
The British, Aug. Pokin notes, hold a firm line on railway concessions in China. The situation appears settled unless Russia counters. Overall British sentiment is positive and satisfaction is reported among observers.
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Pokin
Aug
Great Britain
Haa
China
Ruzrin
Soldiers Arrive From Norfolk for Washington Barracks
One hundred twenty eight alick soldiers arrived today from Norfolk Virginia and were taken to the Washington barracks. The sick soldiers were from the rough riders Tenth cavalry and some infantrymen. Additional invalids are expected as quarters have been prepared for many convalescents.
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Washington, Aug
Norfolk
Washington Barracks
Rough Riders
Tenth Cavalry
Generals Brooke Miles Confer in Porto Rico Operations
General Brooke meets with Major General Miles in Vance as U S troops near Guayama. About 400 regular Spanish troops remain stationed nearby. United States cruiser Montgomery and hospital ship Relief arrive at Ponce port.
Fire nearly destroys business district in Bismarck
A large blaze in Bismarck North Dakota tonight wiped out most of the business portion including offices and blocks damaging several hundred thousand dollars in losses.
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Bismarck
N. D., Ave
Fifth Regiment Volunteers Sail From Ravannah
Two battalions of the Fifth regiment United States volunteers immune sailed this afternoon on the transports Rio Grande and Santl uso from Ravannah Georgia.
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Ravannah, Ga
Fifth Regiment, United States Volunteers
Immunes
Rio Grande
Santluso
Trotting Races Postponed In Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Indiana reports the grand circuit trotting races delayed with postponement to tomorrow due to rain. Officials said the event will resume at the same venue and time, with riders and bettors advised to adjust plans accordingly.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
In Defence of Admiral Sampson Protest Letter Published
The Navy Secretary replies to critical letters about Admiral Sampson. He defends Sampson’s selection and duties, explains Porto Rico operations, and emphasizes the combined victory at Santiago. He praises all officers while condemning unwarranted attacks on Sampson.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Sampson
Letter from John D. Long on naval discipline and peace
The message commends the fleet’s steady obedience and elaborate precautions during blockade operations against the Spanish squadron. Long notes dignified silence under attack, praises the commodore and officers for orderly conduct, and invokes Beecher Browne’s verse to affirm a serene navy despite tempers elsewhere. He closes with a cordial sign-off.
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Capiainn
Tam
Mra. Beecher Browe
John D
Camp at Thoroughfare: Second Army Corps to New Quarters
The Second Army Corps will encamp at Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia, moving today from Bristow and Dunn Loring. The Second division starts Tuesday, the First division may not depart before Sunday. Beverly Mills, Thoroughfare Gap will host the Second division with ample water. the Fleet division moves from Dunn Loring to the base of Pond and Bull mountain. Typhoid cases decline. overall sickness is minimal.
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Second
Washington, Ave
Thoroughfare Gap
Bristow
Dunn Loring
Minascar Junction
Davis
Beverly Mills
Butler
Fleet Division
Pond
Bull Mountain
Broad Run
Refusal at Dublin trustees block Gladstone statue bid
Dublin council declined a Gladstone Memorial Society request to co operate in a statue in Dublin. A motion to withhold support said no statues for Englishmen until Ireland erects a fitting memorial to Charles Stewart Parnell. The measure passed unanimously after speeches criticizing Gladstone.
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Dublin
Municipal Council of
Gladstone Memorial Society
Gladstone
London
Edinburgh
Sherlock
Corporation of
Tublin
Charles Stewart Parnell
Thornton
General Poland Dead at Asheville Typhoid Fever
Washington dispatch reports Brigadier General John B Poland died of typhoid fever in Asheville North Carolina this morning. Born October 14 1836 in Princeton Indiana he graduated West Point in 1861 and served through the Civil War. At his death he commanded the Second division First army corps at Chickamauga Park Georgia.
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Washington
War Department
John
Poland
Asheville
N. C
Princeton
Ind
West Point
Columbus Barracks
First Army Corps
Chickamauga Park
The Eighth Illinois Colored Infantry Ships to Santiago
The Eighth Illinois Infantry colored regiment was paid today in Springfield and dispatched via the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. They plan to reach New York Tuesday night and sail on the Yale to Santiago. The unit is noted for being entirely composed of colored soldiers and officers.
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Springfield
Eighth
Ilinoia Infantry
Baltimore and Ohio
New York
Yale
Santiago
United States Army
Drowning Fears After Thames Collision Beneath Lisbon
During the departure of Dr. Campos Salles, Brazilian president, the trans Atlantic steamer Thames collided with two small boats off Lisbon. It is feared at least twenty people were drowned as friends bid him farewell.
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Lisbon
Campos Salles
Brazil
America
Buenos Ayres
Lost expedition party reported near Munkovite river
A letter from Unalaska dated July reports that twelve prospectors calling themselves the Columbia exploring company, joined by Rev Weber and his wife and two native pilots, bound for the Munkovite river, have been lost.
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San Francisco
Alaska Commercial Company
Unalaska
The
Columbia Exploring Company
Weber
Munkovite River
American Press Critiques France Amid War Sentiment
A Temp dispatch from Paris dated Aug 2 notes Jacksonville reporting of American bad feeling toward France. The column decries the tone and claims American proof misses a chance to highlight German science and British prowess.
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Paris
Temp
Jacksonville
Fla
France
Surgeon Munson Reports On Santiago Medical Shortfalls
Assistant Surgeon Munson details conditions in Santiago including medical supplies and transportation for the Shafter expedition. He cites delays in landing and distributing hospital tents dressings and drugs, inadequate transport and shore access, and ongoing shortages during the Guasimas action and after, urging improved logistics.
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Adjutant General
Medical Department
Ito
Tas Guasimas
Ginasima
Quartermaster’s Department
United States
United States. Had the Medical Department
Munsern
Santiago
Weather and War News Mix From Morning Papers
Storms and rain sweep the region with cooler air forecast. Reports from Wreckington include General Shafter's reply to critics and Surgeon Manson's exploration. Montauk Point readiness and Internal Revenue updates headline a busy morning edition.
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Spain
Wreckington
Shafter
Surgeon Manson
Secretary Long
Admiral Sargon
Ex-District Attorney Hiram Kauffman Sentenced in Reading
Reading, Pa. ex District Attorney Hiram Kauffman was sentenced to nine months in jail for embezzling nearly $1,000 from all wards. An appeal was taken to the superior court and he was released on bail in the meantime.
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Reading
Hiram Kauffman
Kauffman
Webster kills brother then himself in West Brockbridge Maen
In West Brockbridge Maen Webster shot and killed his brother Fred and then took his own life tonight. Fred had just been released from a state prison where he served thirty three years for attempted murder.
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West Brockbridge
Maen
Webster
Fred
Astate
Gans Beats Billy Ernest in Eleventh Round
Joe Gans of Baltimore defeated Billy Ernest of Williamsburg in the eleventh round of a fight planned for 25 rounds. Gans dominated from start to finish as Ernest, often wild, used rough tactics and elbows that drew only mild cautions from the referee. Baltimore backers bet heavily, taking odds of two to one.
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New York
Aug. S
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Billy Ernest
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Gans
Ernst
Gane
Pope's Encyclical Protests Catholic Press Suppression
Rome reports the pope issuing an encyclical protesting the suppression of Catholic journals during the recent insurrection. It condemns the actions as anti Christian and aimed at embittering religious sentiment, yet states Catholics will oppose rebellion and not support coercive threats while remaining loyal to the state.
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Rome
Italy
Widow of Worth dies in August at home
Parle August and Madame Charles Frede rick Worth, widow of the famous costumer, who died in March 1846, and successor in charge of the Worth establishment, died today.
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Parle
Aug
Charles Frederick Worth
Ble
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania and New England region
The forecast predicts thunderstorms and rain in eastern Pennsylvania with cooler air and variable winds. Western Pennsylvania should expect rain with fresh variable winds. New York foresees partly cloudy conditions with rain in places and strong winds, followed by cooler temperatures and light southwest to northwest winds.
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Pennesylvania
Western Penneylvania
New York
Herald
Middle States
New England
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