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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1898
Page
1
Spanish forces press assault on American entrenchments near Manila as they seek to bend the U S right flank in a costly engagement. American defenders hold their positions with stubborn resistance amid heavy shelling and smoke.
A San Francisco Call dispatch summarizes Manila Bay fighting near Malate with American forces including the Tenth Pennsylvania First California and Third Artillery. Casualties cited: about 15 killed and 47 wounded for American troops, with Spanish losses reported high. The battle lasted hours amid typhoon conditions with intense artillery exchanges and a fierce defense by U S volunteers and regulars.
Our forces report thirteen killed and forty seven wounded in action. Spanish losses run into the hundreds, signaling heavy engagement and sustained resistance on the front.
Kaness City reports prisoner J Bond at the workhouse sought freedom by injuring his eyes with a poisonous substance. Arrested for vagrancy, Bond earned six months’ confinement after a $100 fine. Doctors warn his eye poisoning may cause total blindness. Medical staff note his prior insubordination and repeated escape attempts.
Mr. Stanley visits Topeka greeting crowds as he is escorted by Major Tom Anderson through Kansas arena, introducing him to attendees and moving along with a large turnout. The event highlights Stanley's public appearance and local reception.
The Spanish reply to the American peace terms will likely be delivered to the U S government this afternoon as French envoy studies the deciphered document. Premier Sagasta confident a satisfactory reply will end hostilities this week and set in motion a new peace commission process. The issue includes Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philippines, and the fate of Spanish rule in the West Indies with U S plans for governance and potential naval and commercial bases abroad.
A fragmented Chicago News piece reviews Progressive Impressions of Aguinaldo. It notes Wolff’s packing house and campaign visitors including Major Anderson and Stanley, with Stanley predicting Kansas City travel and election optimism. It also covers local stories about a farmer’s suicide in Sterling, sugar price moves, a failed firm in Yates Center, and status updates on Spanish-US negotiations and troop movements in the Caribbean.
Secretary Alser views Manila fighting as start of a broad attack in the Philippine capital. Congressman Dolliver, in Ocean Grove NJ, says the war with Spain has boosted national prestige, resources, and unity, noting a $200 million loan without syndicate help. He cites US steel fleet growth and end of sectional lines at home. General Joe Whester fights at Santiago, symbolizing national unity.
Chaplain J P McIntyre of the battleship Oregon spoke at Trinity Methodist church in Denver about the ship’s role from San Francisco to Sampson’s Meet. He praised Captain Clark and his fighting sailors, credited the Oregon with the fleet’s destruction of Cervera’s fleet, and argued Sampson sought prize money by placing the ship within four miles of Cristobal Colon. He challenged contractor cheating claims and noted the Oregon led the attack, with Captain Evans keeping command, in a talk to raise funds for the Young Men’s Christian Association.
London reports parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs Lord Curzon is likely to be named viceroy of India and elevated to the peerage soon, possibly before he sails. The move would mark a high point in Curzon's political career amid imperial administration.
Washington reports the secretary of war has stopped dispatches of further reinforcements to Porto Rico. General Miles says his force is sufficient to complete the conquest, leaving Gen Wade's 18 regiments in the United States. Wilson's division largely sailed, with two regiments at Newport News held for future detail. Ex-Congressman Alexander Campbell, called father of the greenbackers, dies in La Salle.
A dispatch from New York reports General Miles advancing on San Juan from four directions. American forces press toward Arecibo and Vieques, with repairs and rail moves planned to support the siege. Spanish resistance is described as uncertain as plans edge toward a possible peace declaration.
Governor Lowry transmits a dispatch from Washington announcing Captain W T Sherman of Company F, Twenty second Kansas, died at Fort Myers Virginia at 6 o'clock this morning after a prolonged typhoid fever. Sherman, a native of Seneca, had resigned as city marshal to join the army and led his company valiantly.
The Washington cabinet adjourned at 12:25 without official notice of Spain's acceptance. Ambassador Camden might deliver the reply within an hour, with no fixed reassembly time. The president offered no statement on recalling the cabinet, but the tenor of the reply could necessitate another meeting. Glepatou reported the Monterey and Hrucu arriving at Mumia with ample coal and provisions.
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