Manila Capitulation Seals Philippine Cession to U S
Hong Kong dispatch reports Manila capitulation terms include cession of the Philippine archipelago to the United States. American troops occupy all former Spanish positions with 6,000 prisoners, little resistance, as Dewey’s fleet severs the cable and ships depart Hong Kong for Manila trade surges.
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Dunch
Merritt
Jaudenes
Russia
Philippines
Hong Kong
Manila
Associated Press
Dewey
Mentla
Republican convention in Texas names candidates for governor and other offices
Aug 19 Fort Worth Texas republicans nominate Moss of Canyon County for governor and Standrod for supreme judge with Heyburn Hunt Bragan and Waltman in key posts. Platform endorses gold standard, Cuban war victory terms, and McKinley administration. Green reelected state chairman. calls for canal, stronger navy, Puerto Rico control, and Hawaiian annexation.
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Maho
Moss
Canon County
D. W. Standrod
Bannock
W. B. Heyburn
Shoshone
J. F. Hunt
Bragan
Kootenal
Ete Camp
Coster
Svaitor
Frank Waltman
Acts
Lucy Dean
J. W. Stoddard
Owyhee
St. Louis
Spain
Wiliam Mckhinney
United States
Fort Worth
Texas
EM. Ro Green
Alers
Nicaraguan Canal
Porto Rico
Oibs
Hawaiian Islands
Republican ticket nominated in Wisconsin and detailed congress picks
Milwaukee August 1 The Republican state convention completed the ticket for governor Edward Scofield lieutenant governor Jesse Stone secretary of state W H Forebirch treasurer J O Davidson general E R Hicks superintendent LD Harvey railroad commissioner Graham T Rich insurance commissioner Emil Gill Johan The convention closed after two days of work The only close contest was the treasurer nomination won by Davidson who backed R M Lathayette Sacramento California August 19 Congress nominations across districts: Charles A Barlow James H Barry Marion De Vries Titusville Meadville A Gaston Isaac F Whiteside Alpena Robert J Kelly W H Wazier Leonard Bailey noted as Democratic nominee in Seventh district
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Milwaukee, Wie
Aug. I
Edward Scofield
Oconto
Jesse Stone
Watertown
W. H. Forebirch
Jackson
J. 0
Davidzon
Soldiers’ Grove
E.R. Hicks
Osh- 5
Nubile Istruction
Ld, Harvey
Milwaukee
Graham T Rich
Superior
Emil Gill- Johan
J. O. Davidson
Hint Afr
Davidson
R. M. Latoyette
Sacramento
Cal
Charles A. Barlow
James H. Barry
Marion de Vries
Titusville
A. Gaston
Meadville
Cambridge Springs
Union Springs
Ala
HDB
Clayton
Vesuvius Erupts Again With Lava Flows and Explosions
Vesuvius erupts with four lava streams descending Mount Somma at a fast pace. Chestnut trees on Mount Somma scorched as constant explosions echo from the central crater. Smoke and flames rise, indicating ongoing activity.
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Vesuvius
Mount Somma
Volunteer Killed Near Kansas City in Train Accident
Alphonso Dayton, a private in a colored regiment, was killed yesterday afternoon six miles west of Kansas City while visiting friends on leave. He and a companion sat on the track as a Union Pacific train rounded a curve. the engineer whistled and Dayton was struck and killed. Funeral planned in Kansas City. Electric fans to keep you cool are now timely features of Santa Fe routing care.
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Colored Regiment
Topeka
Kansas City
Dayton
Union Pacific
Kansas
Santa Fe Rous
Topeka Triumphs Over Atchison In 7-2 Victory
In yesterday’s game Topeka defeated Atchison 7 to 2. Atchison scored in the fifth and eighth, the ninth inning tied the score briefly before Topeka pulled away with five runs. Byler pitched a strong game for Topeka, while umpire March 414 drew criticism for several calls. The Barnes series continues, and Ladies Day rules have changed with a ten cent admission for certain areas.
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Topeka
Atchison
Stricklett
Rebesman
Byler
Raymer
Tithe We & Coutly
Snapshot of Local Happenings At Camp Leedy And Town
Local notes report rapid bulking at Insane asylum campus near Camp Leedy in S Montgomery. Iowa carnival minstrels rehearse, barber parade outfits planned, and new Johansson Street building near occupancy. Probate Judge Dolman admits William Schultz will to probate. licenses issued to Howard Wilson and Nellie Rubow. Charles Cox named in North Tre. Garfield Park crowd enjoys America program. Shawnee Red Men dance noted as a standout. Widow of John P Johnson seeks receiver for partition of estate. Johnson heirs share bequest of property.
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Insane Asylum
Camp Leedy
S. Montgomery
Onleeston
Elke Rooms
Thompson
Jackson Street
Judes Dotman
William Schultz
Sbi
Dolman
Howard
Wilsa
Kansas City
Nellie Rubow
Carbondale
Charles Cox
Ee Irwin
North
Charles Mt. Eee
Boston
Topeka
Hoehient
Deniphan County
Bhawnee County
Seicom
Self Johnson
Johnson
Scenic Line of the World Rails Through Rocky Mountains
The Denver and Rio Grande railroad markets two distinct Rocky Mountain tours through Colorado Utah and New Mexico. Through tickets are offered for direct routes to Cripple Creek the famed gold camp. Tourists can travel daily with Pullman sleepers and secure service between Denver and San Francisco. Also promoted are routes to Utah Linho Montana Oregon and Washington via the Ogden Gateway with dining cars equipped and electric lighting.
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Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Cripple Creek
Denver
San Francisco
Linho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Ogden Gateway
S. K. Hooper
T. A
Wheeler in Command at Camp Wikom Montauk Point
General Joseph Wheeler assumed command at Camp Wikom Montauk Point succeeding General Young. The Rough Riders and Colonel Roosevelt were discharged from the detention camp with no serious incidents. Roosevelt enjoys camp access, declining political discussion while in uniform, and prepares a four day New York visit after visiting Rough Riders in Florida and Santiago. Sergeant Alfred N Judson of the Rough Riders died of typhoid. J Knox Green’s body to be shipped to Gonzales Texas for burial. Supplies and camp logistics are improving as orders are filled.
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New York
Joseph Wheeler
Camp Wikom
Montauk Point
Young
Wheeler
Rough Riders
Roosevelt
United States Army
Florida
Santiago
Det
Alfred N. Judson
J. Knox Green
Rough Rider
Montank Port
Gonzales
Texas
Sedgwick for Leedy and regional election talk
Herry Moore of Wichita campaigns for Stanley and predicts a 3500 vote edge against him by Galaide of Wichita Sedgwick. He notes business leaders prefer stability, while Stanley struggles to gain solid backing. Berlin reports show anxiety over Manila governor general removal and Admiral Dewey’s stance amid secrecy. August Pink-Bill, a 41-year-old Missouri Pacific section hand, attempted suicide by cutting his throat in a despondent mood from sunstroke.
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Herry Moore
Wichita
Stanley
Sedgwick
Reglater
Munch
Berlin
August
Manila
America
Rolnleche Zeitung
Nord Deutsche -At- Cemenie Zeitung
Dewey
Auguatl
McPherson
Pink- Bil
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Weather Indications Forecast For Fair Nights And Warmer Saturday
Forecast calls for fair tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures in the northwest portion. Light southerly winds are expected.
Kansas Products Recall of Vincent and Ridgley Reformers
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal praises Kansas congressmen W. D. Vincent and B. R. Ridgley as honest, informed reformers with deep local ties and long careers. He recalls Vincent’s early voting for Peter Cooper, Ridgley’s debates with Harvey on silver policy, and their shared 20 years in the reform movement, urging their election to Congress.
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John Breidenthal
Vincent
Ridgley
Breldenthal
Kansas
W. D. Vincent
B. R. Ridley
Kamsis
Congress
Ed Ridgley
Rideley
Peter Cooper
Hela Kansaa
State Agricultural College
Institut Oh
Nis
Fidel
Coin Harvey
Harvey
Afr
Ridley
Ogden
Utah
Air
Ridgtey
Ridgiey
Harvey Wise
America
Rere
Histor
Heeidenthal
Satzman
Navy moves fleet north as 18 warships ordered northward
The Topeka and other vessels lead a mass redeployment with 18 warships ordered from Key West to Fort Mone. Ships named include Hornet Viking Sylviay Tecumseh Mc Kee Marietta Castine Topeka Stran ger San Francisco Uncas Oneida Bancroft Fish Hawk Siren Hawk and more. Other ships reached Key West Maresland Charleston League Island St Thomas Calmanera Pt Monroe and Newport reports detail ongoing movements.
Plot to blow up Stevenson police station thwarted
A Guy Fawkes plot in Stevenson British Columbia was foiled when a 25 pound powder can was found beneath the magistrate Pierson’s chair. The fuse had burned to within six inches of the powder. Authorities report the attempt occurred on August 19 and involved the police station and courtroom buildings.
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Stevenson
B.C
Vancouver
B. C
Pierson
Shot by a Chinaman in Oakland leaves deputy dead
Nathan Hollenbeck deputy poundmaster of Oakland was shot four times by Quang Mon a Chinese gardener while patrolling a corn patch last night one shot proved fatal Mon surrendered after the confrontation in the yard authorities said the motive appeared to be vegetable theft
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Oakland
Cal
Nathan Hollenbeck
Quang Mon
Hollenbeck
Himesit
All Want to Stay In Service After Muster Out
Washington Aug 19 The war department seeks troop wishes on muster out to accommodate them If possible So far volunteers prefer remaining in government service and mustering out may be by arbitrary order Information from the department shows rank and file also want to stay and only after full data will selections be made Troops will be transported home when mustered out
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Washington
War Department
Orders To The 23rd Regiment In Civil War Era
Orders issued by Adjutant General Corbin direct the Second New York at Ferrantino to Troy New York for camp with equipment but no wagon train. The Second Maine moves from Chickamauga to Augusta Maine. The Twenty third Kansas at Topeka to Santiago Cuba to report to General Lawton. The Twenty third Kansas colored regiment to join permanent garrison at Santiago. other regiments prepared for muster out.
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Aus
Corbin
New York
Fernantina
Fili
Troy
N. Y
Maine
Chickemenge
Augusta
Kansas
Topeka
Santiago
Cuba
Lawton
Kansan
Casd
Sickness Spreads as Hospital Ships Ordered Home
Sickness rising at Santiago de Cuba forces hospital ships to return. Bay State aids from Guantanamo bay expected tonight. Dr E G Brackett led relief with supplies. four thousand Spanish troops landed, three thousand more to sail. Gen Shafter may depart Saturday. whisky sales banned except for coffee and lemonade. Clara Barton Red Cross to leave next week. Cincinnati rail trip offered via Santa Fe on September 5, 1908.
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Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
Massachusetts Aid Association
Bay State
Guattanamo Bay
E. G. Brackett
Old Association
Col. Ray
Minnewacka
Villadonga
Estrada Punal
Toral
Bess
Glantunamo Bay
Floods In Trani Force Inhabitants To Seek Refuge
Heavy rains flood large parts of Trani Italy forcing residents from homes into public buildings. Authorities order troops to build drainage canals to relieve the town.
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Trani
Italy
Still Threatening as Spain Seeks Manila Resolution
London reports Spain and continental patrons hope the United States will avoid seizing Manila and settle for trading rights and stations. If Manila is retained, U S may face greater trouble than Japan after its victory, according to a Standard correspondent.
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London
Standard
Spain
United States
Manila
Japan
Ching
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