Manila Captured After Fierce Land and Sea Attack
New York dispatches report Manila fell August 11 after a two hour bombardment by American naval and land forces. 7,000 prisoners, 12,000 rifles, large ammunition stores seized. Eight Americans killed, fifty wounded. Dewey’s fleet and Merritt commanded, Spanish forces overwhelmed in Malate trenches amid heavy shelling.
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New York
Manila
United States
Ofelock
Dew Rye Feet
Merritt
Colorado
Mantle
Hone Kong
New York Journal
Doio’chouk
Dewey
Philippines
Stual
Admiral Dew 2
Tewey
Avi
Hong Kong
Admiral Dewey
Manila Surrender Ends Spanish Rule in 1898
The report says Manila fell about 5 o'clock after American forces advanced from the right flank. About 7,000 prisoners were taken and no casualties to the squadron. General Merritt demanded surrender on August 7. the Spanish governor refused. Lieutenant Brumby, Dewey’s aide, is noted in dispatches. Later reports say General Anguati left Manila after the surrender. the government awaits full details of the surrender.
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Dewey
Augusti
York
Hong Kong
Fender
Henri = Augusti
G Prager
Wildman
Augusta
Heals
Delibhing
Manila
Bromby
Veesela
Merritt
Pefused
Dewhy
Brumby
Madrid
Anguati
Augustt
War prep drives world powers to buy U S provisions
The Record reports Britain Russia and Japan are entering the U S market to buy canned and salted meats for army and navy use. Packers at Chicago stockyards confirm orders may total at least 5 000 000 pounds with prices guiding bids as foreign powers seek supply ahead of potential conflict. Local reps already visit rivals to discuss furnishing all or part of orders.
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Chicago
Aus
Great Britain
Rusia
Japan
United States
Unie
Sistes
Havana in Ignorance on Peace Conditions and Annexation Debate
Havana reports show anxious public interest in peace terms with no definite answers. Spanish residents maintain discreet conduct while calmness returns to daily life and order seems secure. Officials avoid commentary, while Senor Fernandes de Castry supported city kitchens aiding 30,000 people. rumors of a British consul incident remain unfounded.
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Havana
America
Cuba
Ger
Binnes
Senor Fernandes Dé Castry
BUBONIC PLAGUE REPORTS AND WRECK RECOVERY INDICTS
The report describes bubonic plague in Bombay with 112 deaths noted. In the Tupelo rail wreck, Colonel Torrey recovers and assumes command as his regiment arrives with his horse. Two deaths occur in Illinois and Wisconsin troops. Governor Holcomb visits Nebraska’s Third Regiment and a brigade plans a sport day. London court clears Earl De La Warr and Broadley of contempt in bankruptcy case with costs awarded.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Ae L. Gifford
Comfort A
Wisconsin
Hultemb
Nebraska
London
Queen's Herch Divine
High Court of Justice
Manila Fall Shocks Insurgents After City Surrender
New York dispatch reports insurgents under General Aguinaldo mutinied when barred from sharing Manila’s surrender and attacked advancing American troops in trenches. Other accounts note heavy fighting, casualties, and a restored blockade as Manila’s relief ships depart and Monadnock arrives from San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Manila
Hong Kong
Melate
Heer
Dewey
Aguinaldo
United States
Monadnock
Whiting
Manlia
Miles Orders Paymasters to Move Funds to Porto Rico
Paymasters with $1,000,000 at Santiago are directed to proceed at once to Porto Rico to pay troops. General Miles feared yellow fever risk, but the assistant general believes no infection danger. A paymaster is detached to accompany troops to Alaska and arrange payments during their movement.
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Santiago
Washington
Porto Tico
Miles
Porto Rico
Saritiaed
Surston
Alaska
Commission to probe typhoid in Army camps
Washington August 17 Surgeon General Sternberg will form a scientific commission to study recent typhoid fever cases in army camps and devise preventive methods. The panel includes Major Whiter Heed U.S. Army division surgeon volunteers Alstor Voitiehe University of Michigan Major ward O Shakespeare brigadier surgeon U.S. Army who previously investigated cholera for the government.
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Washington
Sternberg
Whiter Heed
U.S. A
Alstor Voitiehe
University of Michigan
Ward O. Shakespeare
Fire Devastates Nijni Novgorod City Work House
A large blaze struck Nijni Novgorod near Moscow last night. The work house was destroyed, inmates leaped from windows, many were killed or injured. Thirteen bodies recovered, numerous inmates unaccounted for.
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St Petersburg
Nijni Novgorod
Moscow
German Officiousness Criticised by London Papers
London newspapers harshly rebuke German actions aiding General August’s troops at Martie, likening it to prior German interference during the Zanzibar expedition. The Pall Mall Gazette calls the incident a flagrant breach of neutrality and a breach of international courtesy.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
August
Martie
Howe Weed
Times
Topeka Bail Team Faces Disbandment Over Poor Attendance
Manager Fear warns the Topeka bail team may disband if the next three games are not well patronized. An exhibition in Manhattan today features the Wich- Ne team, with the home squad set to return tomorrow for three games against the new Atebisca tam, as crowds and cooperation determine the team's future.
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Topeka
Fear
Saa
Wich- Ne
Manhattan
Tomustow
Atebisca Tam
Plarere Mre
Tor
Review at Camp Thomas ends war era parade
Big review at Chickamauga Park Camp Thomas on August 17 drew over 40 000 soldiers in regally arrayed formations and a crowd near 59 000 witnessed the long march past. Cavalry artillery and infantry passed a five hour field day with inspections and a forthcoming athletic program.
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Chickamauga Park
Camp Thomas
Snodgrass HM
Breckenridge
Spain Considers Selling Philippines To Foreign Power
Madrid reports Sagasta Moret and allies favor relinquishing the Philippine Islands to the United States or another power for money. They argue Spain cannot retain control, citing naval and financial strain, and warn of British like risks and potential uprisings if the islands remain under Spanish rule.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Philippines
Senor Silvela
Sliganta
Sagasta
Senor Moret
Moret
Gamazo
United States
Philippine Islands
Spain
Guanzo
Orchards Laid Low by Sever Storm at Towanda
A severe electrical storm struck central Bradford County Towanda Pennsylvania on August 17. It brought hurricane force winds and caused widespread damage to tobacco and fruit trees. Fimmertis near Towanda saw a dwelling burned by lightning and a young man named Chilson killed instantly.
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Towanda
Pennsylvania
Batning
Chileoning
Presidents McKinley and Faure Exchange Cable Felicitation
The French ambassador M Cambon and First Secretary Thishaut met at the White House with President McKinley and Acting Secretary Moore to exchange messages of felicitations over the new Brest to Cape Cod cable.
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Washington
M. Cambon
Thishaut
White House
McKinley
Moore
Faure
France
Brest
Cape Cod
Admiral Cervera Arrives in New York Amid Cheers
In New York at 7 am Admiral Cervera landed from the steamboat Priscilla at Murray street. Passengers greeted him, some shouting remarks about Hobson. Cervera said Lieutenant Hobson is brave and he will proceed to Annapolis to set up his transfer back to Spain.
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New York
Cervera
Priscilla
Murray Street
Hobson
Annapolis
Spain
Walker Succeeds Him as Adjutant in Brigade
Camp Miller San Francisco August 77 report states Captain Buchan is made assistant brigade adjutant. Lieutenant Walker succeeds Adjutant Deford who retired to return home and run for county attorney. Showalter details unclear. car company assignment mentioned.
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Buchan
The
State Journal
Camp Miller
San Francisco
Walker
Adjutant Deford
Showalter de Caines
LAWYERS MEET AT SARATOGA A LARGE ATTENDANCE
At Saratoga New York the American Bar Association opened its annual season with a large attendance of prominent lawyers from across the country. President William Wirt Howe of Louisiana delivered the annual address praising wartime heroes and reflecting on the association’s twenty first year and the nation’s recent trials.
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Saratoga
American Bar Association
Aix
William Wirt Howe
Louisiana
Dewey
Vermont
Sampson
New York
Selsley
Maryland
Hobson
Alahama
Augustin
Congress
West Point
Annapolis
Newport War College
Leavenworth Post Graduate School
Uhey
Bitter Creek
John Hinkley
Fifth
Maryland Volunteers
Tampa
Alton B. Parker
Curt of Appeals
New Orleans Crew Refused Harbor Entry at San Juan
August 11 The American cruiser New Orleans tried to enter San Juan harbor under a flag of truce to witness the protocol signing but failed due to a sunken wreck blocking the entrance. Captain General Macias welcomed the captain ashore and accepted an invitation to dine aboard.
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Ponce
New Orleans
San Juan
Macias
Rev Dr Griffin arrives seeking meeting place in city
Travelling evangelist Rev Dr J L Grima Griffin arrives in the city after a 17000 mile trek and baptising 3200 converts in 356 churches. He is said to be endorsed by 700 southern papers and a hundred thousand supporters, claiming influence in Texas politics and governors.
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J. L. Grima
Texas
Griffin
Louisiana
Dr. Griffin
Mrs Miles Sailing From Washington to Porto Rico
Mrs Miles wife of General Ailes sails from Washington today aboard the Obdam bound for Porto Rico to join the general. Angee Miles daughter of t accompanies the family travel, with plans to reach Charleston and join the command.
Bianco refuses resignation until Cuba settles
New York dispatch cites Captain General Bianco asserting continued control over Cuba actions as evacuation nears. He circulates orders to halt hostilities nationwide, to coordinate with American troops if available, and to position troops along rail lines while seeking peace talks with the United States.
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New York
the Herald
Havana
Bianco
Cuba
Spain
United States
Spain Faces Crisis as Public Spirit Sinks
London reports Madrid notes a fatalistic public mood and weak national spirit. El Tiempo warns of social collapse, censorship, and the danger to Spain’s life as a European nation. The piece cites Senor Silvera and hints at conservative shifts toward constitutional steps and renewed government action.
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London
Times
Madrid
el Tiempo
Senor Stivelu
Spain
Sons of Cubs
Carricks
Senor Silvera
Senor Sagesta
Svedh Serma
Senor Saessta
Death of Edwin Weeks Follows Rattlesnake Bite Near Grenola
Edwin Weeks died at his home northwest of Grenola after a rattlesnake bite received in Issl. He was born in Hermont county Ohio in December. Weeks moved with his family to Tillmon in 1857 before relocating to Bik county, Kansas in 1868.
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Grenola
Anne
Schflere
Rik County
Edwin Weeks
Hermont County
Ohio
Laly
Tillmon
Kansas
Bik County
Regimental Band Honors Cuban Club in Santiago
Santiago hosts a Cuban club reception for American officers in Cuba. The Ohio regimental band performs as the American national hymn is enthusiastically received by Americans Cubans and Spaniards. Mission Horton of the Red Cross to go to Havana to assist in relief efforts.
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Santiago
Flohth Ohio
Clinton
Misera Horton
Red Cross Society
Sid
Ha ‘Yana
Pease’s Body Identified as Topeka Carpenter
O H Pease a Topeka carpenter living at 1105 Lawrence street vanished six weeks ago. A body unearthed at Arkansas City in a barn proved to be his, though prior clues suggested dementia. Frank M Neyland traveled from Parkdale to Arkansas City to retrieve the remains for burial in Topeka.
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O. H. Peesch
Lawrence Street
Arkaneks City
Medienald
ALO. TV. Lodge 244
Pease
Frank M. Neyland
Parkdale Gro~ Eer
Arkansas Cty
Prase
Hir
Arkansas City
Endeemi
Mr. Newland
Grief Made Him Crazy Father of Corbett Never Recovered
Patrick Corbett, father of James J Corbett, never reconciled to his son's prizefighting career after a costly loss and turbulent life. He supported the sport financially at times, warned his son, and blamed himself for not stopping him early. The fighter’s marriage and family trials weighed heavily on him, and his faith grew stronger after the championship bout.
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Corbett
Jim
San Francisco
Patrick Garbett
James J
Prige
Pielat
Don
Fitzsimmons
Tie Son
Hays Street
Joe Corbett
Ella Miccet
Powell
James J. Corbett
California
Patrick Corbett
James
Prank
Joe
St. Ignatius Catholic College
Jamen
Convesthenal Pathe
Re Nevada Assurance Company
Nevada Bank
Boeing
Joe Choynski
Avery Stine Bie
Fran Golbe
Gon
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