Spanish forces attack Americans in Manila battle
A Hong Kong dispatch recounts Spanish troops, over 3,000 strong, attacking an American camp on July 31. Eleven Americans killed, thirty-seven wounded, Spanish losses described as heavy. Rebels remained neutral during the exchange. A San Francisco Examiner account places the engagement at Malate with nine Americans killed and forty four wounded. Spanish losses exceed 200 killed and 300 wounded.
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Sagasta Denies Direct Negotiation on Peace Notes
Madrid August 10 Senor Sagasta denies sending any direct communication to Washington on Spain's peace conditions. Negotiations will follow the diplomatic path with M Cambon to present Spain's note to President McKinley. Britain Offered Mediation, not accepted. British squadron near Gibraltar cited as possible Anglo-American understanding.
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Commanders Changed in Navy Vessels upon Sec Long Orders
Washington Aug 10 Captain Chas B. Sigsbee who led Maine at Havana harbor has been ordered to relieve Captain John W. Phillips of Texas. Phillips to shore duty likely Mare Island yard. Also Captain Casper F. Goodrich to Newark to command Commodore Watsons flagship succeeding Captain Barker. Barker moves to Oregon due to illness of Captain Clark.
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Charles It. Clark
Plot to murder a leader in Madrid thwarted by police
Fragmentary report describes Madrid police saving a high political figure from anarchist plot on Aug 10. The garbled text references Espodha and a plan to attack a political personage, with authorities claiming a successful intervention yesterday on the anniversary date.
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Battle near Malate reports heavy fighting and losses
A Manila cable describes July 34 action near Malate where General Green's 4000 troops held trenches against 3000 Spanish attackers amid a typhoon. Utah and California batteries, plus Tenth Pennsylvania, reinforced the right flank. Spanish were repulsed with multiple dead and wounded. Merritt reports subsequent arrivals and ongoing artillery duels.
Names Discussed for U S Spain Peace Commission
Washington Aug 9 Secretary Day Ambassador Porter Senator Allison Justices Swirlinan and Billings Crowned among likely peace commissioners. President to appoint Day and possibly Porter or Allison with one justice. several scenarios for three or five members. Announcement expected within days as Spain may have accepted terms. Peace regarded as near.
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W. B. Allison
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Stewart L. Woodford
May Be Mustered Out as Peace Talks Loom
San Francisco reports indicate the transports Scandia and Arizona may sail for the Philippines by week’s end but not before. Peace negotiations could lead to demobilization at Camps Merritt and Presidio, with General Merritt overseeing about 75,000 men. The division hospital at Presidio houses 292 patients, five tents, and only one critical case, Private Ree of the First New York.
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Dubuque Wholesale Boot Dealer Dies Suddenly
E B Pieckenbrock of Dubuque Indiana, a wholesale boot and shoe dealer and the oldest in the city, died suddenly this morning while preparing to leave home. The article notes he had been in usual health.
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Spain’s Reply to American Peace Conditions Accepted
Washington reports Spain has sent an acceptance to all U S peace terms with detailed views on each point. Delivery planned after cabinet meeting time. French ambassador must study the deciphered reply before any transmission. The acceptance awaits further confirmation on satisfaction of the conditions.
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Miles plans advance on San Juan in four columns
New York Aug 10 Miles invasion of Puerto Rico progresses well. American troops are pressing from four directions toward San Juan to trap Spanish forces near Aibonito and link with Henry and Schwan at Arecibo. Skirmishes occur near Adjuntas with a Spanish officer killed. Miles aims to press to San Juan despite peace talks as ships guard the Ponce harbor.
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Britain Maintains Firm Stand Over China Rail Concessions
In Pekin Great Britain keeps a firm stance on railroad concessions in China. Sir Chaude McDonald, British minister to China, reiterates Britain will aid China if threatened over concessions. Paris notes France protests Germany’s influence affecting the Yung Wing project and Han-Kou-Peking line with English syndicate backing. Colonel Fred G. Bogin, commander of the Ninth Massachusetts, dies at home in Boston after a noted career.
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Philippines Commission To Study Islands For U S Control
Washington reports a Philippine commission will be appointed as a board of inquiry. Its aim is to study social, fiscal, and political conditions in the islands, coordinating with the peace commission to decide whether the United States should hold all of the Philippines. Expected members include Harrison, Hobart, Olney, Coudert, and Carter.
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Meenether
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Manila
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Olney
Frederick S. Coudert
James c. Carter
Shafter Reports Round Robin Publication Sparks Excitement
Washington Aug 10 Shafter telegraphed the president about the round robin signed by his officers saying the publication caused more excitement than warranted. He notes most of his troops suffered malaria and fatigue after a twenty day campaign with scant food and shelter. Fresh troops arriving in mid August with proper camps should face little danger.
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