Spain Accepts American Peace Terms Amid Cautious Hope
Madrid reports the cabinet has approved the American reply to Spain with reservations. The note, telegraphed to Senor Leon y Castillo in Paris, signals willingness to discuss a regime for the Philippines and immediate suspension of hostilities if the United States accepts the terms. Spain’s ministers duque Almodovar de Rio and Mar Met Valent are to represent the country in negotiations with the American commission.
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United States
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France
Washington
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America
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Almodovar de Rio
Times
Philippines
Sagasta
Plim Langue
Elvis
Exon
Itsak
Hanus
Endik
Romero
Wetenine
McKinley
Troop Movements Shuffle as Manila Plans Loom
Amid rumors of troop shifts near the Philippines led by General Merritt, units embark toward Manila while others may be reassigned. Camp Merritt trains and Scandia and AriEoge transports are noted, with expectations of peace talks and possible mustering out.
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Philippines
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Presidio
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Manila
Scandia
AriEoge
New York
Ieneral Merriam
Honolulu
Mursila
Answer Arrives At French Embassy On Spanish Peace Reply
Washington notes Aug 5 3 PM dispatch received at the French embassy regarding Spain's answer to American peace terms. The message, sent in cipher and reportedly lengthy, was initially reserved for translation. Officials expect more details as the full text is prepared.
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Washington
Spath
America
Bernts
Oper
General advance reported as American forces push toward Mayo
An American advance began this morning with divisions moving from Ponce toward Mayo along the coast. Elements of the Eleventh Infantry and two batteries cover the line as General Brooke's forces coordinate transport and artillery along Salinas to Arroyo. Spanish resistance at Fajardo's Custima house yielded after a brave defense, with seventeen Spaniards killed in the action near Guayama and Alturas.
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Adjantias
New York
Philadelphia City
Brooke
Salinas
Arroyo
Grovke
Madrid
Porta
Fajardo
Americin
L. C. Smith at fault during supply inquiry
A San Francisco report from a board of survey led by General Ring finds Lieu tenant E D Fy 2 Sformingite at fault regarding shoes clothing and cartridges issued to Smith regimental quartermaster. The inquiry recommends accountability for the $2003 value and notes issues with exchangeable supplies and cartridge counts.
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Cal
Board ‘of Survey
General Ring
Firat Leutenant
Smjth
Batman
Faa
Tle
Turvey
Merroun
TRAIN CREW KILLED AT CANTON JUNCTION IN EXPRESS CRASH
A New York to Boston express derailed at Canton Junction killing three crew members and injuring several mail clerks. Engine names W Khowltan and G St Hoerfelt are listed among the dead. others include Mutt Clarks Hucktant Butter feid Lincoin Seymour and La Count. In London the parliamentary committee on national wheat stores urges strong action and proposes a royal commission.
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Mase
Canton Junction
New York
Boston
Naimes Shekhan
W. Khowltan
G. St Hoerfelt
Mutt
National Wheat Stores
London
Alls
Royal Commission
Freight wreck near Hiawatha halts Missouri rail line
An east bound freight train on the Missouri Pacific near Hiawatha collided with a herd of cattle, demolishing sixteen cars and scattering wheat over the right of way. Engineer Thomas suffered injuries described as broken bones while steers were fed, with casualties totaling thousands.
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St. Joseph
Grand Island
Hiawatha
Kun
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Spain’s Reply To U S Triggers Diplomatic Doubt
Washington reports Spain’s answer to United States demands on the war issue is slow and likely qualified. Officials expect a mixed response with conditional terms, not an immediate halt to hostilities, stirring debate over protracted diplomacy and possible evacuation plans for Havana and Puerto Rico.
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Washington
Spain
United States
Havens
Porto Hico
President McKinley to Take Vacation With Cabinet
Washington August president and cabinet members plan a vacation trip after expected peace preliminaries. Once protocol is signed, the president will appoint five commissioners for the United States and hold several conferences with the commission.
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Washington
United States
Blanco Yields In Cuba After Harsh Campaign
From Havana reports reach New York noting Captain General Blanco plans to withdraw his forces from Cuba. His tone shifts from prior defiance to a measured demeanor and he says insurgents are treated with consideration. He cites Spain’s need for foreign intervention to explain recent actions.
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Havana
Blanco
Cuba
Spain
Spain Deliberates On American Demand In Coded Messages
The Madrid to Washington exchange involves five translations and multiple cipher steps. Officials expect a lengthy reply with conditions, while Franco‑Spanish and Cuban considerations loom. The president weighs troop reviews and a potential round of peace talks as Blanco frames Spain’s stance.
Crash in Avon Point Trolley Collision Injures Fourteen
A trolley car collision near Avon Point, two miles east of the power house, injures fourteen passengers amid a night of a heavy storm. Cars were stove in and many were thrown forward. No fatalities reported. Nearby Wiltonebbs also sees a rear-end collision between a special car and another train, eleven injured, some seriously.
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Laraine
Cleveland
Power Horse
Avon Point
Wiltonebbs
Palrestithe
Astern Suburbia
Perseria
Parley Ahead as McKinley and Spain Trade Messages
Madrid reports the Liberal views that the government accepts US conditions ad referendum and cannot cede territory without cortes approval. If McKinley objects, cortes may be convened this month. A fresh note from McKinley to Spain is awaited this week. The Liberal cautions that portions of Spain's reply could provoke critical diplomatic exchanges.
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Madrid
United States
McKinley
Spain
Irrigating Plant Demonstrated Near Kaw Valley
C T Sears reports that Otto Kuehne’s irrigation system taps an inexhaustible water supply at 50 to 60 feet. Seven 5-inch points proved inadequate until four more were driven to depth and both parts used. The setup yields about 800 gallons per hour, suggesting a starch factory could become a Topeka industry. Bartholomew Lampert Dies in Chicago after long illness. He led the Northern Illinois German Methodist district and served on major church committees. Weather: Kansas forecast fair tonight and Tuesday with variable winds.
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State Journal
Otto Kuehne
Kaw Valley
Topeka
C. T. Sears
Bartholomew Lampert
Hlinolx
German Methodist Church
Methodist General Conference
Sickness Abating Report From Santiago De Cuba
Washington Aug 7 Major General Shafter reports health improving daily at Santiago de Cuba. August 6 sanitary bulletin lists 2081 sick and 2628 fever cases with 477 returned to duty. Deaths include several privates and corporals from typhoid and malarial fevers, chronic diarrhea, and thermic fever.
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Shafter
War Department
Santiago
Corbin
Santiago de Cuba
Army
Wash- Sanitanuary
M. W. Desmond
Massachusetts
Dallas Tannay
Michigan
George P. McLaurblirpany
John A. Lewis
Twenty-ffth Infantry
A. J. Grills
M. J. O'Connor
Albert E. Kerr
Pecans Infantry
Burton Salisbury
Twenty-first Infantry
Anthony Massa
Seventh Infantry
Guaerr
Hospitals Overflow at Presidio Division Surge
San Francisco reports overflow as two patients are sent to the divisional hospital at the Presidio while big buildings fill and five hospital units are erected. Seven of the injured came from measles, including recruits from the Seventh California and First Oregon. The most serious case is Sergeant Kimmerly from Fort Tennessee, remaining in hospital with pneumonia and pneumonia like symptoms. One patient remains in critical condition, another very low with pneumonia.
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Cal
Presidio
California
Ure Wiest
Iowa
Pirat Tennessee
Oregon
Despits
Wirst Sereeant Kimmerly
Tennessee
Epinal
Campermer
Peumunia
Pacific ports gain in exports in latest year analysis
A Washington report compares fiscal year figures by port group. Pacific ports show the strongest export gain at 25.7 percent and an import increase of about 8 percent, while Atlantic, Gulf, and Northern border ports exhibit mixed results with higher import declines and export gains varying from group to group.
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Bureau of Statistics
Atlantic
Gulf
Inlmhey
Shooting at Pictures On Camp Thomas Target Practice
Regiments aboard a Western and Atlantic train proceed toward Newport News after a mile march to Ringgold Georgia. A new target practice at Gringe is planned with six companies firing in prone positions for a week or two. Work on the hospital for the new George M. Sterner facility begins under Colonel Wom’s supervision at the Breckenridge HQ area.
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Ringgold Ga
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Newport News
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Altie
Wades
Chattanenea
First Army Corps
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Mékeor
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Quinn
Tostead
Gring
Grorse M. Sterner
Wom
Rinefield Men to Sail on Yale Steamer for New York
Reported movement of Windle Institute men, described as colored, preparing to depart by steamer Yale from a New York bound convoy. Noted officials include Colonel John P. Marshall and Lieutenant J. H. Shooper. Richmond P. Globson arrived, to visit Admiral Cervera and the naval academy.
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Windle
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le Peery
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Beld
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Nelson
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Chavis
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Richmond P. Globson
Admiral Cervera
Naval Academy
Day to Retire and Join Peace Commission
A brief note announces a retirement day and the individual’s decision to become a member of the Peace Commission. The move signals transition from current role to public service within the commission. No dates or names are provided in the readable text.
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Secretary Day to Retire From Public Life
A Washington dispatch says Secretary Day plans to retire from office soon and return to Canton to resume his law practice after peace arrangements are finalized. The move aligns with expectations that he would leave public service once the peace commission completes its task.
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Herald
Washington
Jeave
Spain
United States
Missouri Democrats Favor Annexation of Territories
A Post-Dispatch report from Springfield notes Missouri Democrats meet at the State convention to support annexation of new territories. James J. Bradshaw, brother-in-law of Speaker Parris, argues for annexation of the Philippines and Puerto Rico, claiming it strengthens the nation and will bring rapid development. Democratic leaders express unity on the platform, while Conklin of Carroll voices broad support for acquiring all territories favored by other Democrats.
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Post-Dispatch
Springfald
United States
James J. Bradsinw
Parris
Wehard Bland
Porto ‘Rico
Det
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Democratic Party of
Miswouri
Philippines
Walter
Naval Harbor
Democratic State
Emm
Conklin
Carroll
Tam
Cadis
SANK A SLOOP IN UTE COAST ACTION
Key Went ra aug 8 the tum Hudson sunk a little Spanish sloop off the north coast and captured another, the Christina, loaded with fish. The Hudsons men had little provisions after a month at sea. Three Spaniards on Christina escaped in a tender. The Davide, a converted yacht, reports Rafniah Infantry fired near Morty castle. no further details available.
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Hudson's
Christina
Bhasson
Davide
Blockaie
Raniah
Morty Castle
Dewey Responds to German Admiral Over Spanish Strength
A faded account from August describes Jor Wiethna recounting a letter from his son in Battery BD, California volunteers. The German admiral allegedly informed Spain of American forces at Mantle. Dewey reportedly warned the German commander that any future interference would prompt him to sink every warship in the harbor.
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Camim Bell
Jor
California
Mantle
Dewey
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Stenalyd
Merning
Dan Lamont Peril in Pacific Railway Crash Near Oslo City
Seattle reports indicate Dan Lamont vice president of the X in Pacific railway survived a wreck on the Beattie and Internacional line between Getuchall and Ariineth, 60 miles from Oslo city, with no one killed. The freight train derailed after a coupling failure, passengers and crew took refuge in the forward car. Also noted, author George Ebers has died.
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Pasa Fel B. Lamont
Pacific Railway
Getuchall
Ariineth
Oslo City
Lament
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