Spain Accepts McKinley Terms in Peace Protocol Efforts
Spanish acceptance of key U S peace terms appears likely as protocol draws near completion. Washington reports say only formalities remain for a signature, with discussions focusing on Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines while a peace commission is arranged.
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Washtoateo
White House
Tate
Withoueh
Wneatia
Matement Oiade
A&o
Bey Tere
Atteire
Riles
Ladrones
Manila
Paris
Philippines
Ahn Ambassadeur
Cambon
Boaln
Spain
McKinley
Day
al Cambon
Tirebaut
Manila Under Fire as Americans Balk at Peace Talks
A Manila dispatch reports panic and heavy bombardment as Spaniards fear American withdrawal amid peace talks. Insurgents press attacks, civilians suffer, and fires devastate 1,500 houses in Tondo. Reports claim Americans killed and fever harms troops, while locals speculate on Allied defenses and the fate of Manila’s inhabitants.
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Associated Press
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Hong Kong
Anz
Washington
Madrid
Piilippines
Afanila
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Luneta
Malate
Malate Fort
Fi Paco
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Mery
Erie
Phew
Monte
Seth Betr Tyes
Americas
Spain's Plan Delays Cortes as U S Peace Talks Loom
Madrid dispatch notes the government aims to postpone the Cortes assembly to stall a settlement with the United States. Officials seek breathing space to negotiate peace terms and address the Callan debt while pursuing a speedy meeting of the cabinet and supports for a firm stance.
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London
Madrid
Standard Saxy
United States
Violent storms drown hundreds in Formosa reports
News from Yokohama dated August 11 reports that storms and gales sweeping Formosa have caused hundreds to drown near Taipeh and inflicted great inland property damage. The advices describe widespread destruction and loss of life.
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Formosa
Yokohama
Taipeh
War Costs In Uncertain Range As Bills Mount
Washington reports the actual cost of the war to date remains uncertain with July expenditures at least 10 per month and August expected to be the largest. Internal revenue receipts rose sharply from June to July, while customs duties creep up. Projections suggest total obligations to date and looming debts will exceed confirmed funds.
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Washington
Treasury
Torrespond
Fema Gaeos
Warare Agin
Americans Disgusted With Aguinaldo In Philippines
Aug 4 Cavite and Aug 10 via Hong Kong report Americans dismayed by Aguinaldo, insurgent leader, as Pilipino show signs of instability. Two steamers provisioning in Manila Bay to aid Aguinaldo's possible escape. American field hospital praised for courage and steadiness after Malate battle. Spaniards used Mauser and Remington rifles with coated bullets.
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Manila Bay
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Regider
Malate
Greene
Time Nears Ultimatum on Cerruti Payment Demand
A reliable source reports an ultimatum demanding payment from Cerruti Viutim is set to expire this evening August 10 as to the fate of the new vice president Saint Marzoquin inaugurated last Sunday and his cabinet. The Italian warship Carlo Albertola is at Curacao with daily increases reported.
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Colombia
Galveston
Tex
Ctalion
Sainr Marzoquin
Carlo Albertola
Curacoa
St Paul Arrives Guantanamo Bay Embarks Troops for Santiago
The St Paul arrives from Porto Rico and proceeds to Santiago to embark troops. The St Paul and St Louis embark outside the harbor due to lateness. Captains Clark Barker Googrich command ships. repairs and sick leave noted. Chief Paginesr C J MacConnell praised for engine work aboard New York. 170 men ashore out of 5900.
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Porto Rico
Santiago
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Clark
Oregon
Barker
Newark
Googrich
Detroit
Isle
C. J. MacConnell
Aaexhip
New York
Etors
New Yorks
MacConpell
Mutiny at Frisco Soldiers in Manila Mutiny
In Manila the 10-Company M Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers formed of recruits from companies C and BD mutinied after noon messes refused to die on scant fare. Sergeant Shaw informed acting commander Colonel Barnett who ordered arrests. Malcontents marched three hours, stripped of arms, guarded by other company sentinels as a court martial looms.
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San Francisco
Aus
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Manila
Shaw
Barnett
Dodge City Soldier Home Board Seeks Salary and Policy Change
The Dodge City Soldier's Home board plans to report to Governor Leedy within days urging a legal change to permit board discretion in hiring old welders. They also seek a raise in the institution's physician salary from 4600. In St Louis, Judge Wood appointed E S Mackenfuse receiver for the St Louis Browns on mortgage bond holders' petition with a bond set at 21000.
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Dodge City
Soldier’ Home
Leedy
St Louis
St. Louis
Ave
Judge Wood
E. S. Mackenfuse
Five Negroes Hanged for Orr Murder in Clarendon
Little Rock August 10 Five negroes were hanged near the railroad at Clarendon for the murder of John T Orr a wealthy merchant Mrs Orr died in jail by taking poison after a partial confession and Miss Morris the cook disappeared The lynching followed an inquest charging Mrs Orr with instigating the crime and naming Manse Castle Dennis Ricard Bill Weaver Susie Jacobs and Wil Sanders as conspirators.
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Ark
John T. Orr
Clarendon
Orr
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Dennis Ricard
Billa Weaver
Susi JacoBs
Wil Saunders
Morris
Wisconsin
the Gazette
Ltte
Mama
Rachel Morris
Youre
Wil Sanders
Ruia Weaver
Susie Jacob
Castle Wenas
Thomas
Custis
Hund
Mob lynches four in Arkansas over Orr murder tale
A Grays Arkansas mob of 300 hanged four prisoners accused of murdering John T Orr in Clarendon. Orr, a prosperous local leader, had a short, troubled marriage to Mabel Furnes Pea. Mrs Orr died in jail after pledging her estate to their four year old daughter Neva.
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John Orr
Wisconsin
Orrs
Clarendon
St Louis
Post-Dispatch
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Monroe County
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Reform
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Saunders
Dennis Record
Cook
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Murer
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Orr
Polean
Neva
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Kaneas
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Waupon
Ris
Army To Move North In Large Troop Deployment
Washington reports a large movement of troops northward is probable after abandoning the Wade Porto Rican expedition. The War Department plans to shift forces to Jacksonville, Chickamauga, Newport News and perhaps cross at Mass, Va. Heallthy measures include considerable use of practice marches as many soldiers will be ordered to move.
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War Department
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Chickamauga
Newport News
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Mamass
Keeney
Wil Woll
Chinogmadga
Coamo Surrenders After swift American Assault
General Wilson seized Coamo Puerto Rico after a surprise operation in which seven U S soldiers were wounded. The Sixteenth Pennsylvania and Wisconsin units blocked the Spaniards' retreat, capturing 120 prisoners and forcing surrender after heavy shelling and close combat. Spaniards abandoned the town and bridge, while Major Vellezca s and several officers were reported killed.
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Coamo
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
D. W
Wilson
Sixteenth
Pennsylvana Regiment
Barnes
Wishart
Frank Whitlock
Chyde Frank
Tex
Jolly
Herbert Lubold
Vellescas
Evante
Lopex
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
New York
Hu- Ings
Uetr
Artillene
Toral's Men Loading Amid War Time Moves
The report from Washington dated August 10 notes units loading and ships preparing to depart soon. It mentions Alicante and Sicily theater, with coordination by Adjutant General and military shipping schedules.
Fire Aboard The Morgan City Delays Manila Bay Expedition
Dispatch reports a third Philippine expedition reaching Manila Bay after a perilous voyage. Six men and an officer died. typhoid and meningitis struck transports. A coal bunker fire aboard the Morgan City endangered the fleet, kept secret to prevent panic. Crew battled flames day and night as troops remained unaware.
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Manila Bay
Hong Kong
Flonelllia
Attymore
Trcken Slot
Ralph Bowers
Signal Corpe
Low Piers
Morgan City
Dillon
Morgen City
Thake
Nebraska
Farallen de Pajarus
Canara
Mid-Orean
Dewey
Camara
Suez Cabal
Daver
Montejo
Indiana
Marines Relieved Set Sail From Guantanamo Bay
Report from Guantanamo Bay dated August 10 claims Marines from Newark chapter Scorpion Suwanen and Heshluts assisted by the Badger and Merritt and Chapman wrecking crew moved to free the Crerobal love vessel. They planned to proceed after stabilizing the wreck with Taranta Maria Terete in position.
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Newark
Scorpiin
Suwanen
Heshluts
Galled
Sie
Badger
Merit
Hittite
Merritt
Chapman
Taranta Maria Terete
Lecompton Woodmen Picnic and Blue Grass Camp Report
The War Department lists a Blue Grass Camp in Washington area with tentative sites and anticipated movements. Lecompton Woodmen announce a picnic at Edgewood Park near Lascettise in August with amusements and ball game. A Newark, Ohio report notes Judge David Allen killed in a runaway incident. Weather outlook pending.
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Lake View Ve. Ble Springs
Columbus
Aus
Newark
O. Saya
David Allen
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