War News from Manila and Cavite Rally Troops to Aguinaldo Clash
Dispatches from San Francisco to Cavite report that five transports with 4807 troops have sailed, while General Merritt asks to raise forces to 50,000 to meet emergencies. Recruits join camp Merritt, insurgent resistance grows, and American and Spanish positions around Manila tighten as digging progresses, with Aguinaldo’s leadership under scrutiny and efforts to disarm civilians debated.
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San Francie
Merritt
AL Cavite
Merrityn
Merriam
War Department
Dterritt
Aguipaldo
London
The
Times
Cavite
Dhirty
Camp Dewey
Green
Mani
Ins
Guy
Aguinaldo
Manila
Manisha
Tam
Abele
Aeviel
CABLE TO PONCE UNDER US CENSORSHIP
New York Aug 2 Western Union reports the central cable office says communication with Ponce Porto Rico reopened yesterday under US censorship. A message for the Interior via a Urab route will not be accepted. The Juan Tan area near Ponce was occupied by Col Hauling and ten companions of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania on the way to San.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Central Cable
Pankma Telegraph Company
Ponce
United States
Porto Rico
St.Thomas
Col. Hauling
Juan Tan
San
Tragedies Reported: Train Collision Fatal for Elderly Woman
McPherson reports an aged woman Mrs James Mack struck by an east bound stock train while crossing the track. The horse was killed, the woman severely injured and unconscious with a skull fracture, left chest injury, and scalp wounds. She remains gravely ill and is not expected to survive. In Galena Kansas, a powder box exploded at George McCullough mines, knocking workers down. Sam Kemp was hurled into a sump noted as drowning risk, believed to be survived by a young wife.
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James Mack
Galena
Kan
Aus
George McCullough
Sam Kemp
Western Sheep Industry In Fort Worth Aug 2 Report
Fort Worth Texas reports a favorable condition in the sheep industry along the Missouri river with 20 2008 sheep including lambs in the district and a town population around 4100. The bulletin notes overall U S sheep figures and regional activity amid cattle movements.
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Fort Worth
Tex
United States
Harvey County Debt Status Report and Rain Toll
Harvey County finances show no indebtedness in figures from the county clerk's office. tax levies for the coming year are described as annual tight. In Minnesota, Mankato reports two inches of rain from a recent storm, with impacts noted for crops nearby.
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Harvey County
Newton, Kam
Olive
Letter From Schley Rewards Victory Echo
A cousin of Commodore Schley sent congratulations to the Santiago de Cuba fleet commander after the Santi ago victory. The reply from the Brooklyn captain credits all hands, praises public support, and expresses hope for peace and reunion with loved ones. The tone emphasizes national admiration and commitment to defense.
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Taisianapolis
Ind
Santiago
Cervéra
Schley
Brooklyn
Santiago de Cuba
Joan
Asia
Manila expedition reaches Honolulu amid grand reception
The fourth Manila expedition arrived in Honolulu aboard the Dorie which departed last Sunday. On board was news of a royal welcome and a grand feast for the bluejackets. The Puebla and Peru plan to sail for Manila around July 9 or 16. preparations for a celebratory arrival of annexation commissioners and the raising of the stars and stripes are underway in the islands.
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Dorie
Honolulu
Manila
Puebla
Peru
Fionolulu
Humotutu
Terms Hard in Tone in Madrid Dispatch Says
London correspondent for the Standard reports the Madrid view that American terms are harsher than expected, especially on the Philippines. There is mention of Aguinaldo and native interference before a mixed commission, potentially complicating Spain's rule in the Caribbean.
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London
Aus
Madrid
The
Standard
United States
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Spain
Spanish West Indies
Jones Draws a Line on Cuba and Annexation
Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas, head of the Democratic Committee, in St. Louis argues the United States must honor its pledge to a free Cuba. He warns against annexing the Philippines and says immediate independence for Cuba remains the war’s core aim, though future policy could bring complex choices.
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James K. Jones
Arkansas
National Democratic Committee
New York
United Stas
Cuba
Democratic Party
Tropics
United States
Philippines
Thomas Jefferson
Spain
China and Russia Clash Over Railroad Concession Details
A Pekin dispatch dated July 31 reports Yung Wine, a York graduate, securing an extension for the Tien Tsin Chin Kiang railroad concession with a claimed $25 million in support from a Finnish political group. It also notes How Yu Fen negotiating with the Hong Kong bank to fund an extension of the Tien Tain Shan Highway. Separately, Sir Thomas Lipton is identified as the challenger for the America's Cup, per a telegram from the Royal Yacht Club.
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Pekin
Yung Wine
York
Tien Tsin- Chin Kiang
Neckesary
Yu Fen
Gener
Joan
Hong Kong ” Bank
Con Ital
Yung Wink
London
Royal Yachtclub
Kally
Hus
Associated Press
Sir Thomas Lipton
Kaiser Snubbed Emperor Will Not Attend Bismarck Funeral
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William may skip Friedrichsruhe funeral rites for Prince Herbert von Bismarck. Wreaths and tributes arrive as Berlin prepares a private service with mourning across the empire. The will directs burial in a Sachsenwald site with a public epitaph.
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Neuste-Nachrlehten
Erledrichsruhe
Herbert Bismarck
Lenbach
Emperor Willand
Friedrichsruhe
Bue
Prince Bismarck
William
Kiel
Potsiam
Pretdrichsrule
Behrenhausen
William Bismarck
Bank of England
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Sweninger
N Berlits
Bismarck
Sachsenwald
Prince von Bismarck
Krepergt
Krest Prace Bismarck
Prince Hismarek
Boffy
Wickersheim
Franz Vortenbach
Geras
Denizn
Herbert von Hismarek
Mausareum
Hamburs
Erck
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Captain Evans Defends Navy Chaplaincy Faith After Battle
An Aug 2 letter from Captain Evans disputes a Williamsport article praising Captain Philip of the Texas for prayer after battle. Evans says he and many officers do not announce belief in God, but notes his own actions feeding wounded prisoners and aiding shipmates before prayer. He asserts Almighty God aided his crew’s relief efforts and thanks God for victory.
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Evans
Renly
Index
Williamsport
Capain Philip
The
Texes
Betton
Phillips
Byans
Philip
Chris Han
Texas
Santias
Gog
Uyseit
Ahon
Aten
Old Time Majority Elects Jenneen Governor of Alabama
In Birmingham Alabama the likely Democratic win places Joseph F Jenneen as governor with unofficial returns from sixty counties showing a Democratic majority around 55 000. Populists win twelve counties in probate judge contests amid a Democrat dominated legislature.
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Ala
Joseph F. Jenneen
Alabama
Democratic Committee
New proposed changes to battleship designs debated in Washington
A Washington report to the Times outlines revisions to the naval programme. Proposals include increasing displacement to 13 000 tons and upgrading speed targets, adopting water tube boilers, and designing hulls and coal space for new machinery. The plan calls for a main battery of 12 and 8 inch guns and copper sheathings to prevent fouling and sustain speed, reversing the board’s earlier stance on sheathing. Commodore Hichborn leads revised design efforts as construction and repair bureaus prepare new concepts.
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New York
the Times
Washington
Melville
Wctu
Hichborn
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Santiago
Board of Construction
Wire Workers Strike Hits Cleveland Plants Amid Wage Cuts
A strike was proclaimed by several wire trades against HL PF Nall and American Wire plants under a new wire and mill trust. About 1,100 workers from HL PF and American Wire face layoffs, as 3 to 13 percent wage cuts spark the walkout. The union rejects previous employers Consolidated and Basches mill, now under the same trust.
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Cleveland, O
HLPF
Nall Company
American Wire Company
Wire and All Trust
Red Mill
American Company
H. P. Company
Consolidated
Basches
Trust
Hold Manila Official Statement Issued by Authority
An official note released under presidential authority declares action regarding Manila. The statement outlines immediate measures and possible next steps for governance and security, stressing adherence to regulations and orderly implementation.
Peace terms to Spain demand Cuba surrender and Puerto Rico evac
An official statement outlines U S terms of peace with Spain, including relinquishment of sovereignty over Cuba, immediate evacuation of Puerto Rico, and cession of lands in the West Indies and an island in the Canary region. The United States would occupy Mabie harbor pending a peace treaty on Philippines control. No word from Spain yet.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Cuba
Syain
Pert Rico
West Indies
Laarenes
Mabie
Begee
Philippines
Water Tank Falls On Dallas Street Crushing Several Buildings
A water tank from the Challenge Wind Mill and Feed Mill company of Batavia Illinois toppled from a 100 foot drop onto Commerce Street injuring Willan Peres who plunged into a lower cellar then survived. Debris damaged Howell Drive Company and Seat & Ottawa Printers Supply Company structures. Peres is alive, with injuries to his legs arms and shoulders and possible internal injuries. Emergency crews cleared debris and he was treated by attending surgeons.
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Dallas
Tex
Challenge Windmill and Feed Mill Company
Batavia
J. W. Crowdus & Co
Commerce Street
Howell Drie Company
Seat & O'tonmor Printers’ Supply Company
Willan Peres
Mure
Cini Welle
Asd
Canal talk with President on Nicaraguan project
Ex Senator Warner Miller of New York and Senator Morgan pressed the Nicaraguan canal issue with the president. The conference was short and the president expressed acquiescence to the government ownership of the canal as essential. He plans strong recommendations to Congress for provision and direct government control. Morgan praised Hawaii’s current government and the capable administration of the islands.
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Washington
Warner Miller
New York
Morzan
United States
Congress
Morgan
Walian Commission
Hawaii
Warships for Peru plan ships purchase via Paris voyage
New York August 2 The steamship Advance has reached port carrying Commodore Carlos Perry of Peru. He is en route to Paris to purchase warships for the Peruvian navy. Rumors had circulated before July 21 that agitation against the United States was strong in Peru when Commodore Perry arrived on the Santiago from Callao.
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Commodore Car
Low Perryrom
Paris
Pastamim
Santiago
Callan
United States
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