Satisfaction With McKinley Reply To Spain Stirs Officials
Washington and Madrid circles report cautious optimism over the U S response to Spain on the mediator issues, with Premier Sagasta denying changes to the Spanish answer and the Vatican concerned about monastery interests in the Philippines. Diplomatic talks continue as Secretary Day and the French ambassador work toward a formal protocol including cessation of hostilities and Havana Castle surrender conditions.
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Whitte House
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United States
Morty Castle
Havana Harbor
Our Flag Stands At Cape San Juan Porto Rico
In a brief battle near Cape San Juan Porto Rico forty Americans held a lighthouse position against eight hundred Spaniards. The garrison suffered significant losses and abandoned the site after dawn. Ensign Crosley evacuated refugees and withdrew as Cincinnati and Amphitrite supported the defense.
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Porto Rico
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Crosley
Ponce
Cincinnati
San Juan
New York
the Herald
Atwater
Jenkins
Brocson
Campbell
Amphitrite
Cinelyasts
Leyden
William E. Boardman
Lawrence
Mase
Naval Academy
Rio Grands
Luguillé
Fadard
Eastan Crossey
Speniards
Barclay
Queen regent presides as cabinet meets in Madrid
Ready to access dispatch reports in Madrid indicate the queen regent chaired this morning's cabinet session. Premier Sagesta and other ministers, emerging from the palace, said they had not yet received President McKinley's full reply but noted a message from the French foreign office about the case. The president's answer, however, was not disclosed.
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Madrid
Sagesta
McKinley
Wich
Solemn Warning He Says There is Lots of Trouble Ahead
A speaker warns of considerable future trouble, urging caution and preparedness. The message emphasizes looming challenges, urging readers to brace for unstable times and to take prudent measures. Authorities and communities are urged to stay vigilant and proactive.
Spain Must Be Free To Govern the Philippines
New York dispatch quotes General Polavicia predicting Cuba will push toward annexation by the United States while Spain faces hard times. He warns America to anticipate troubles and expenses, notes insurrectionary leaders seek titles and power, and argues for Spain to maintain control over colonies without American interference. He discusses rival powers and the need for a free hand to govern.
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Sinbid
Polavicia
Cube
Philippines
United States
Insurgentad
Cuba
America
Aguinaldo
Spain
England
France
Germany
Japan
Russia
China
Werippiv
McKinley and Spain Peace Talks Stir 1898 Debate
The Lisbon and Madrid press debate wartime policy, urging speed in negotiations and condemning prolonged diplomacy. Reports from Madrid, Tengen and Washington describe Spain’s acceptance of U S terms as near, with protocol drafting under way and calls to end bloodshed. The McCord arbitration case is moved to arbitration.
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United States
Madrid
McKinley
Spain
Eddie
Porin Hico
Maaun
Driny
Fragmentary notes on church reform and orders
The text mentions a sequence of religious groups including natives and Dominicans, Augustinians, and Franciscans, with church privileges and property cited as not obstructing reform or the archbishopric. It reads as a fragmentary opinion on religious orders and reform efforts.
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America
Rough Riders Arrive From Tampa to Montauk Camp
Roosevelt's Roadh Riders known as the First United States volunteer cavalry arrive in Jersey City from Tampa. About 60 troops commanded by Major George Dunn proceed to Montauk Camp for recuperation. Weather notes forecast for Kansas: fall tonight and Friday with variable winds.
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United States Volunteer Cavalry
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Tampa
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George Dunn
Chicago
Kansas
Waterworks Ownership Report by Labor Commissioner
Johnson reports on waterworks ownership showing a mix of private and municipal control. The study analyzes costs efficiency and governance structure, outlining implications for public policy and municipal finance.
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Labor
Johnson
Public ownership of waterworks saves Kansas cities money
Kansas City water reports show municipal plants beat private systems on rates for homes and hydrants. Across 26 municipal plants and 22 private, average 5 room bill 35.00 vs 36.16, hydrant rentals saved 6524.28 annually, meter rates 16 to 27.9 cents per 1000 gallons, and 24 hour delivery 441,000 vs 1,540,000 gallons, arguing city ownership lowers costs nationwide.
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Topeka
Rot Labor
Lee Johnsen Thaw
Kansas
Varkutwa
Comminatonet Johnees
Tetvate Corporations Bhd Tx
Etx
French Ambassador to Washington May Sign Prominent Treaty
London dispatches report Madrid sources confirming that Ambassador Cambon in Washington will receive authority this evening to sign the promonto?vel. Sagaste’s earlier statement should not be taken as altering the general situation but as an attempt to shape Spanish belief that the United States has made some concessions.
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Reese
Washington
Aus
Ambbassadar
Spain
Madrid
London
BM. Cambin
Senor Sagaste
United States
Senator West Near Death as Health Fades
A St Louis dispatch reports United States Senator George G. West of Missouri, vacationing at Asbury Park New Jersey, is critically ill with long‑standing poor health. Physicians see little hope for recovery as his condition rapidly worsens this morning.
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George G. West
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Asbury Park
S. J
Sieken
Revolution ends and sweatshop reform drives unite
From Long Branch New Jersey Senor A Lazo Artinga wires that revolution in Guatemala is quickly suppressed and peace prevails back home. In Cincinnati on August 1 garment workers vote to enlist the cooperation of the Women's Christian Temperance Union the Young Men's Christian Association and other reform organizations in their fight against sweatshops.
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A. Lazo Artinga Theny
Associated Press
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Cayingy
Guatemala
Cincinnati
Aus
Garment Workers of American
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Young Men's Christian Associates
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