WITHOUT A FIGHT Spanish War Minister Cables Surrender Terms
Spanish war developments report that Minister of War orders avoid bloodshed as Porto Rico nears American control. Captain General Meclas to seek terms to save Spanish honor. Macias warned against resisting. U S forces landed in Cape San Juan area with peaceful occupation and lighthouse illumination. Report notes convey a mix of naval movements, troop disembarkations, and military casualties as aims shift toward minimal bloodshed while confirming American advances and Spanish protests.
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New York
Tym Madara
Porto Ico
Bagusta
Porto Hico
Meclas
Torc
Avanciated Press
Associated Press
San Juan de Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Cape San Juan
Montgomery
Annapolis
Puritan
Amphitrite
United States
Whitney
Floriga
Raleigh
Cape Sun Tulle
Potice
Muen Te
Gan Juan
New Orleane
Macias
Sampson
Ponce
New Orleans
Still Better Health Conditions Reported at Santiago
War Department bulletin from Washington August 6 lists sanitary results for August 4 showing 5354 total fever cases 2048 new fever cases and many deaths among units from Michigan and Illinois. Malaria yellow fever and other fevers cited in several companies with names like Hynes Mertner Vanderbien Xealy Roper Taylor Thornton Zamback and others. Weather outlook says partly cloudy with possible local thunder storms and southwest winds.
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Santiago
Washington
War Department
Yin Haydl
Army
Hynes
Ninth Cavalry
Sid David Mertner
Geen Thorton
Aith Altchigan
Paul Zamback
Charles Thoman
Willian Cornin
William Murphy
William Gibson G
No Panama for Us Fron te Seeks Help on Canal Issue
The American Chamber of Commerce in Paris asked Bir Edward Holbrook about stirring U.S. interest in a Panama canal project. A letter from Hum Hitchcock of the Maritime Company of Nicaragua warns that U.S. backing would be futile and promotes a Nicaraguan route with U.S. stock involvement and funding to build a canal under American control.
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Frente
New York
American Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Edward Hol-brook
Thin City
Central America
Pacific
Spain Yields Await Queen Regent Sanction
Madrid reports Spain will act today after cabinet meets for final action on peace. The Spanish reply to American terms has been completed and will be submitted to the queen regent in a late afternoon session. Washington confirms the answer to the U S terms is prepared and awaiting official notification.
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Madrid
United States
Washington
Spain
State Department
Stile Department
Day
Avenue City
Sagesta
Silmur
Porte Ries
Admiral Dewsy
Genertl Merritt
Manila
Santieto Costrieux
Caetec Inal
Detiey
Spanish cabinet crisis and acceptance of American terms
The passage argues that Spain is unlikely to attach conditions to acceptance of American terms. It suggests only a final, unconditional answer can end controversy. A cabinet change could occur not by crisis but by leaders forming a unity cabinet including the army to take responsibility for ratifying the American plan.
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Spain
From A Kansas Boy Bertram Bruce Fights in Trenches Before Santiago
An extract of a letter by Bertram J. Bruce to his brother P. W. Bruce details a Kansas family military lineage. The 25 year old private in Co. Seventh U.S. Regular Infantry, Third Brigade under Gen Chaffee, fought in the Santiago de Cuba theater, with events dated around July 18 near Port Tampa.
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Bertram T. Bruce
Santiago
Bertram J. Bruce
P. W. Bruce
Topeka
Bertram Bruce
Kansas
Augusts
Nea
Bruce
James Bruce
Thomas Bruce
M. R. Brice
Bertram Bruces
U.S. Regular Infantry
Chaffee
Santiago de Cuba
Tampa
Port Tampa
Madrid back-and-forth on peace terms with United States
Dispatches describe tensions as Spain and the United States negotiate terms for peace. Madrid delays the reply while officials look to cabinet discussions and possible concessions. A shipboard diary from the Cuban campaign notes moves toward Santiago, Caney, and final capitulation on July 14. Bertram T. Bru
General King to Start for Philippines Next Week
Gen King Kee announced his plan to sail with troops on the transport Arizona next week from San Francisco. Col JC Loper of the Thirty-first Tows volunteers received word from Congressman Fall that his regiment would likely be sent to Manila. A band parade followed the news through the city streets.
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San Francisco
Aug
Brienner
King Kee
Arizona
Pitty-first
Fall
Wil
Mani
Manufacturers’ and Producers’ Association
Tacoma
Manila
Wortham
First Tennessee
Neal Ff
Second Brigade
Bank in Santiago Secures Banking Rooms at Bentingo
North American Trust companys New York office received a telegram from its vice president at Santiago stating the bank has secured the former Bank of Spain rooms at Bentingo and the office is fully equipped. Operations to begin Monday morning.
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New York
North American Trust Companys
S. M. Durvis
Fis Yict
Santiago
Bank of Spain
Bentingo A
Peace Commission Names Narrowed In Washington
The president reviews Peace Commission personnel with Stewart L Woodford likely to join. Other mentioned ex officials include former Recreyemer Secretary Beer Poet Seratoe Eamunds and ex-President Harrison. Jeffery of Elma writes to the board about local rate adjustments and town omission.
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Washington, Ave
Peace Commission
Stewart L Woodford
Seratoe Eamunds
Harrison
ToRn KR
Jeffery
Elma@ate
Board of
Ralround Commissionery
Rumor On Lost Steamer Debunked By Abe Alienine
A rumor at Liepd's claimed the passenger steamer Sumidlan, sailing from St John’s, was lost near Belle Isle. Abe Alienine dismisses the rumor, doubting the Allen Line vessel Sumidlan with Captain Nicol sailing August 28 for Montreal.
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Liepd's
St. John's
N. F
Belle Ise
Allen Line
Sumidlan
Nicol
Montreal
Abe
Topeka Attack Hits Aged Soldier In Smoky Row
An elderly Texas veteran, Bush Paine, 57, was beaten in Smoky Row Topeka by a tall white man and two colored men after being robbed of about 4 dollars and some watches. He suffered a two inch gash over the right eye and head injuries, with police vowing to arrest all three suspects. Paine, a former pension recipient, had recently arrived in Topeka and stayed with friends in North Topeka. The incident sparked calls to clear Smoky Row of troublemakers and prevent mob violence.
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Cuba
Morro Castle
Gyn
Garcia Wi
Santiago
Caney
New York
Sul
Que
Seventh Infantry
Olbraltar
Shatter
Bertram T. Bru
Bush Paine
Topeka
Texas
Smoky Row
North Topeka
Herb VanSelver
Kansas Avenue
Crane Street
I. VanSelver
Paine
Tesidence
Jip
Mitchell
Strauss
St. Louie
Olts
Smoky How
Shertf
Prince of Wales Scandal Era Rumors Persist in Berlin Circles
Amid denials the Princess of Wales remains distant from Lady Brooke Countess of Warwick as gossip swirls over royal escapades. Lady Brooke, once linked to the prince, earned nicknames the Babbling Brooke and Volcano for stirring courtly passions and baccarat scandal exposure.
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Prince of Wales
Unon
Princess of Wales
Copen- Ragen
Lady Brooke
Princess of
Waine
Toverty
Alness
Whitelaw Reid
Countess of Warwick
Lads Brooke
Tanbycroft
London
Brooke
Wis
Jo BO
Not at the Front South Carolina Mississippi Out of the Procession
Washington dispatch reports peace near and volunteers pouring in under the second call. Regiments and batteries listed as in process of organizing across many states. Mississippi, South Carolina, Alabama and Georgia experience delays in enlisting. tension over white officers persists.
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South Carolina
Mississippi
New York
I Times
Washington
Adjutant Generals Office
Volunteer Army
Alabama Infantry
Mobile
Colorado
Denver
Georgia Infantry
Griffin
Triinots Infantry
Sprinstinid
Indiana
Indianapolis
Des Milnes
Kansas
Topeka
Kentucky
Lexington
Augusta
Massachusetts
South Framington
Island Lake
15Th
Minnesorm
St. Paul
Mississinp
Nat Jackson
Missouri Infantry
Jelverson Yarraske
Batinlon
Nevada
Carson City
New Jersey Infantry
Seagint
Hempstead
Ohie
Columbus
South Carolina Infantry
Tennessee Infantry
Nashville
Texas Infantry
Austin
Virginia
Richmond
West Virginia
Charleston
Wisconsin
Camp Douglas
Jefferson Barracks
Volunteer
Fredericks Bore
Sth
Fort Thomas
New Orleans
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Whipple Harracks
Alabam
Florida
Alabama
OFF FOR HONOLULU
San Francisco reports the transport Lamke and Charles G Nelson with five companies of First New York volunteers and Second United States volunteer engineers sailed for Honolulu. Also notes the Infanta Maria Teresa has floated and is in good mechanical condition and will sail to Norfolk under her own steam.
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San Francisco
Lamke
Charles G. Nelson
New York Volunteers
United States Volunteer Engineers
Honobus
Maria Teresa
Norfolk
Aug
Merritt Wreck- Wig Company
Santiago
Infanta Maria Teresa
Stick at Manila and the Adjacent Shocks the Spaniards
A dramatic clash near Manila features American forces holding position against Spanish attackers. News describes intense shelling and stubborn resistance as commanders report inconclusive progress and strategic stakes for control of coastal plains and surrounding towns.
War talks and peace hopes as Spain and U S clash over Manila
London reports a Madrid conference reel with Sagasta and ultramontanes debating peace terms. Senor Silvela urges a treaty while Senor Nocedal hints at war. McKinley’s stance on Manila and Subic Bay dominates the discourse. Madrid cabinet weighs resources and army discipline, with fresh dispatches from Santiago noting dire hospital conditions and troop transport needs.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Seni Silvelm
Gerlaviejo
Amcarrige
Spain
Chinchill
Capptaly
Senor Sugakta
Saimeron
Elavirs de Cartes
Comnell
Sénor Sienete
Senor Puigcerver
France
Bank of Spain
Santiago
Tera
Abe Americann
Terai
Linares
Murder clue found in Milwaukee boat murder mystery
A fragmented Milwaukee news item reports a woman found murdered near a boat at the wharf. Police suspect a planned, deliberate crime by a Milwaukee woman, with Frank Davis and others tied to Muhlerbach. The killer and unknown male accomplice fled by boat. the victim wore dark clothing. The search focuses on a stranger woman and a companion, with authorities pursuing clues at Lake Michigan.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukie
Dune
Frank Davis
Muhlerbach
Fismelah
Thele Fifer
Mtorr
Ridice
Ileith
Weis
Wits
Frank Duvty
Henty
Ain Am
Lake Burk
Klandine
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Maze
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Deever
Hank
T. Howard
Sorith
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Honolulu
Benar Sagasta
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