Danger at Manila in Merritt Reported Alarm Attitude
General Merritt reports a dangerous and unsatisfactory state in Manila due to insurgent attitude. Insurgents are well armed, flushed with victory, and form a formidable force, while Merritt plans to protect citizens and coordinate with Admiral Dewey. He hints at a potential joint surrender demand, with cautious steps before acting as American forces prepare for further moves. The Zafiro has arrived with no reported advances toward Manila by July 2a.
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Washington
Meritt
War Department
Manila
Merritt
Garcia
Insurgenta
Cave
Admiral Dewey
Fede
Merrit
Philippines
General Schwan Arrives With Brigade From Transport
Washington dispatch reports General Schwan arrives with part of his brigade aboard the Transport Cherokee on July 30. The war department has received further Pollew from Porty Kley indicating the remainder of the brigade is expected to arrive this afternoon.
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Washington
Mieht
Porty Kley
Cherokee
Schwan
Military command shifts at Camp Thomas in Tennessee
Aug 1 at Chickamauga Park General Wade departs leaving Major General Frank in command of Camp Thomas. Brigadier General Isandersteed reports Wade will lead a provisional detachment from Hon at the front. Breckenblay arrives to take command. Troop movements point to the Third Corps as next to depart, with lobbying for First Vermont, New York, and Third Tennessee units.
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Chickamauga Park
Wade
Hunga
HT. Frank
Camp Thomas
Péridine
Breckenblay
Boss
T Isander
Hon
Third Corps
Lawly
New York
Third
Tennenshe
Aard Colby
Colby
Melklejotin
Nebraska
Meiklejohn
Seo
First Vermont Brigade Included in Early Front Movement
The brigade is mustered to its maximum strength fully equipped and ready for front duty. States represented lack strong front presence. Senator Proctor telegraphs the First Vermont confirming inclusion in the initial movement.
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Ave
Proctor
Vermont
Topeka Sentiment on Peace Terms With Spain
The Chicago Tribune wired from Topeka opinions of a lawyer merchant preacher and officials on terms of peace with Spain. Views advocate annexing Cuba and Puerto Rico, granting freedom in the Philippines, and establishing republican forms. The collected fragmentary sentiments hint at keeping some ports and limiting colonial influence.
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Chicago Tribune
Spain
Topeka
McNall
State Speciatenitent
Koa
Na Si Pawet
Clements
Cuba
Porta Hes
Philippines
Riot Albaugh
Feggiuilean State “Central Committee
Hoeis Catane Eatablah
Q Republic
Antex
Punta Rica
Setep
Embrer
Thie Kunis Avenue
Porto Rico
Tee Johnean
Republic of
Tte
Ie Tribune
United
Sigues
Rome
Tilly
Rico
Queen Regent of Spain Pleads for Peace with U S
A telegram from the Queen Regent of Spain to President McKinley expresses heartfelt sorrow over the U S Spain tensions and the war's toll on her people. She requests just handling of Spain, urges restraint, and prays for speedy peace, noting she is both a mother and a queen.
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Washington
Spain
McKinley
United States
Xalil
Four Boys Drown In River Near Paducah
Paducah KentuckyAugust 1 Four boys ages 1 12 to 19 Sease Johnson Fred Johnson James Stewart and Luther Stewart drowned today in the river above the city while bathing one boy attempted rescue and the others followed into the swift current all perished in the floodwaters
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Paducah
Sease Johnson
Fred Johnson
James Stewart
Luther Stewart
Pope County
Spain Prepares Response to US Peace Proposals
A Madrid dispatch reports the Spanish cabinet will meet this afternoon to draft a reply to U S peace proposals. The dispatch says Spain is likely to accept terms promptly and suspend hostilities in the Antilles, with an overall expectation that peace will be achieved before August 1.
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Parle
Mastrhd
Sudin
United States
Antilles
Madrid
Rock Island makes Horton to Topeke fireworks special
A Rock Island train runs from Horton to Topeke this evening to carry attendees to Pain's fireworks at the full grounds for the Fall Pea Moat fund. It arrives Topeke at 6 45 p m and returns after the performance. The trip will bring people from Hortum Halton Hoyt to view the Battle of Manila.
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Rock Island Railroad
Horton
Topeke
Hortum
Halton
Hoyt
Manila
Peace Returns in Wake of War End as US Plans Troop Drawdown
News from Washington reports the war largely ended with Spain set to lay down arms. The Army and Navy will shift to peacekeeping roles, with massive demobilization planned. Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines require ongoing garrison forces, while Alaska Hawaii and the Atlantic coast see continued military focus. Major reductions expected within weeks as volunteers and regulars reevaluate service.
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New York
Aue
Tribune
Washington
San Juan
Mania
Sastage
Navy Department
Pease
Philippines
Naval Rmi
West Indies
Atlantic
Mississippi
Cuba
Althouseh
Cremier
Alaska
Hawaii
Portofico
Porto Rion
Thos
Porte Hieu
United States
Santiago
BISMARCK DEAD
Bismarck died suddenly after rumors of recovery had circulated in Europe. The surprise death ends a long political era as officials confirm the venerable statesman passed away with mournful notices across capitals.
End of an Era as Bismarck Dies in Berlin
Berlin Aug. 1 Prince Bismarck died shortly before 1 o clock Saturday night after a long illness. He was unconscious for hours and died without a struggle. Reports describe him as a towering European figure whose career was a romance of power. Obituaries across papers praise his genius and lasting impact on Germany and world history.
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Berlin
Bismarck
Europe
Times
Solana
Ville
Daly News
Blemarck
Daily Telegraph
Daily Malt
the Times
Napoleon
Morning Post
Cromwell
Richelieu
Daily Chronicle
Gladstone
Bistiarck
Hhe
Schweninger
Tevelis
von Bulow
St. Petersburg
Prince Bismarck
Novoc Vinemar
al Ne
Bismarck Death Shocks Europe and United States
Amid reports of naval reforcements and repairs in New York yards, tributes flow across Europe for Otto von Bismarck. Berlin hosts ministers en route to Kiel as William II contemplates funeral plans while London presses praise of the German statesman as the century’s defining figure.
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Berlin
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
United States
Andrew D. White
McKinley
Herbert Bismarck
Priedrichsrshs
Another Legal Opinion on the Stamp Tax
Attorney General Crow rules that both press and telegraph companies must pay stamps under the new revenue law governing their business. He reached the conclusion after reviewing state and federal laws and will issue a final redaction in a forthcoming opinion. Weather forecast: generally fair in Kansas tonight and Tuesday with possible showers in the south, warmer tonight.
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Jefferson City
Aue
Crow
Telegraph Companie
Chicago
Kansas
Topeka Welcomes Third Savings Bank Inauguration
A new bank named State Savings Bank of Topeka opens about August 15 at Rahsas Avenue. Capital stock set at 25,000 dollars with A A Godard as president Edward Wilder vice president and William Macferran cashier. Directors include Edward Wilder Warren Crosby J O Mapenne and others.
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Topeka
State Savings Banke of
Topeks
OD Rahsas Avenue
Wil
Edward Wilder
Warren B. Crosby
A Devin
John Player
7 O
Mapenne
Wi Shidir
D. M. Stahl
Thomas Pare
N. P. Garretson
J. EB. Nisajey
J. ML Palten
Win. Macferran
A. Goilird
A. A Godint
FL Wilder
Anic Willilats Macferran
Edward Wikler
C W. Lipden
Popnow
Devil
Ravin
Gareta
Menninger i
le Eure
Mulinée
Oanare
Twa Stateal
Jids
Batre
Tany
Ites
Marri ‘Stary
J. Prerman
Flakelgy
A. i Fluisia
Jie Silas
Ae Stenton
Jeane Shaw
AL Taitea
Don. Thompayn
Ial
Limetraley
Phillips
Lawrence
Cushier
Ubenee Bute
Pitees
Tupela Penne
Death notice for Epheain W. Betty and related Topeka ties
Col um bus Ohio August epheain w betty elder of the selle trathern wed leamen circus manated herbaf non the day of firishi diverse after in tines of severad months mr selle owned canriderside property in topeka and is well known here his brother allen sells was to be a resident of topeka and died there several yetes ago.
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Columbus
Epheain W. Betty
Selle Trathern
Ieamen Circus
Firishi
Selle
Canriderside
Topeka
Allen Sells
Combs to Grief In Tactics Against Kepley Alleged
Fletcher Helms faces rearrest as county attorney Jetmore weighs charges tied to his exposure of Bob Kepley for political ends. The case reopens amid disputes over warrants, settlements, and prior fines. Helms claims no money received from Defoy woman while authorities report past misdeeds and forged documents.
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Fletcher Helms
Bob Kepley
Tofts
Fletcher Holme
Jetmore
Indienation
Hetty
Guy
Te Wome
Helm
Ate
Helms
Bir
Seon
Defoy
Sarravty
Helme
Othe
Bherriff Kepley
Electrocution at Sing Sing Prison Ends Murder Case
New York reports the execution of Martin Thorn Wie by electric chair at Sing Sing for the murder of William Guidennappe. The article also notes the morning temperature on Katveas Avenue, recorded as 79 degrees at 6 a.m. then 62 degrees by 2:29 p.m.
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New York
Martin Thorn
Sing Sing
Willam Guidennappe
Katveas Avenue
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Zafiro
Lyniman Pass
Cavite
Gen. Schwan
Chickamauga
M'Kinley
Department of the Navy and of War
Fernandina
Jacksonville
San Francisco
Chickamit Camp Alger
Varius
Havane
Maine
Louis
Slgaber
Goodrich
Harvard
Yale
Jules Cambon
Catamradanrad Washington
Pacific
Aurantes
Bowles
Ae Moh
Phasihie
Admiral Lampoon
Accouing
Baron von Bulow
Kiel
Friedrichsruhe
Russia
William
Coburg
Hint Fretrithsruhe
Tuernin
Potsdam
London
Princess— March
Daily Graphic
Pirot
The
Daily Chronicls
Bismarcks
Otto Edward Leopold
Prince von Bismarck
Pomerania
Otto Edward Leopold, Prince von Bismarck
A. A. Godard, Pres
Wm. Macferran
the Bank
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