Annual Message to the Senate and House on War and Prosperity
Aberdeen Herald summarizes a wartime annual message praising prosperity, industrial and agricultural gains, and stable finances. It notes increased treasury receipts, strong government credit, and a high standard currency, with calls to address Spain Cuba relations and the Maine incident. The piece highlights national unity and the need for firm stances on Cuba, Spain, and international policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representaives
United States
Spain
Cuba
Uba
Maine
Havana
Naval Board
Congressional War Preparations and U S Intervention Acts
The text discusses Congress appropriating 50 million dollars for national defense ahead of a possible war with Spain, the early preparations by the Army and Navy, and the move toward intervention in Cuba. It covers the April 1908 blockade, calls for volunteers, and the declaration of war, plus the 3 percent loan and tax measures to fund the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Court
Spain
Uba
Navy
Congress
Cuba
Cardenas
Bahia Honda
Cienfuegos
United States
National Defense Fund
Army
Progress of the War Against Spain and Its Aftermath
A historical summary traces the Spanish American War beginning with a April 27 Matanzas reconnaissance and the May 1 Manila Bay victory under Commodore Dewey. It covers the Santiago siege, the destruction of the Spanish fleet July 3, the Porto Rico invasion, and the Manila capitulation, with casualty totals and the protocol ending hostilities and outlining future peace talks in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matanzas
Jewey
Manila
Pacific Fleet
George Dewey
Hong Kong
Mirs Bay
Philippine Islands
Manila Bay
Cavite
Pacific Ocean
Bay of Manila
Congress
Dewey
Merritt
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Wilmington
Winslow
Cardenas
Worth Bagley
Hobson
Santiago Harbor
Sampson
Oregon
Marblehead
Yankee
Guantanamo Bay
Shafter
Dalquiri
Santiago
Itres
Young
Wheeler
el Caney
San Juan
Maria Teresa
Almirante Oquendo
Vizcaya
Cristobal Colon
Herote
Spain
Miles
Signal Corps
Guantanamo
Higginson
Massachusetts
Dixie
Gloucester
Columbia
Yale
Guanica
Annapolis
Wasp
New Orleans
Schwann
Third Army Corps
Admiral Dewey
Felows
United States Priority on Foreign Relations and Canal Plans
The nation advances on global relations with arbitration bordered by Argentina Chile and broad talks with France Germany and Nicaragua. A Panama or Nicaragua canal route study proceeds under Admiral Walker, urging congressional action to link Atlantic and Pacific oceans and boost Pacific commerce and Hawaii settlement.
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Spain
United States
Argentine Republic
Chile
Atacama Desert
Magellan Straits
Buenos Ayres
Uruguay
Brazil
Atlantic
South America
Brussels
Nicaragua ‘Canal Commission
John G. Walker
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Maritime Canal Company
Canal Commission
Congress
United States Congress
United States of Central America
Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Peace Talks End Spanish War as Us Accepts Terms
The Spanish government, after their fleet’s destruction and the fall of Santiago, sought peace through France. On July 26 Cambon delivered Spain’s invitation to US peace terms, with further protocol notes on July 30. Spain’s August 7 reply conceded Cuba Porto Rico and an Ladrone island but objected to Philippines terms, prompting a formal protocol to seal negotiations.
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Cuba
Spain
Santiago
Shafter
United States
Spanish Antilles
M. Cambon
Porto Rico
West Indies
Ladrones
Manila
Philippines
Havana
San Juan
Paris
San Juan de Porto Rico
James F. Wade
William T. Sampson
Matthew C. Butler
John C. Brooke
Winfield Scott Schley
W. Gordon
Congress
Cuban Joint High Commission
Peace Commission
William R. Day
Cushman K. Davis
William P. Frye
George Gray
Whitelaw Reid
Senate
Moses P. Handy
Handy
Thomas W. Cridler
Cervera
Duke of Almodovar
Annexation of Hawaii and transfer of sovereignty
Historic actions finalize Hawaii annexation with joint resolution adopted July 7 1898 and signed August 12 1898. President Dole yields sovereignty as California officers continue duties under US authority until a territorial government is established. Senators Cullom Hitt and Hitt duty to report findings and recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Islands
United States
United
Senate
Republic of Hawaii
Congress
Philadelphia
Miller
Honolulu
Republic of Hawaiii
Dole
Republic
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
John
Alabama
Robert R. Hitt
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Mil
Mediterranean
Camara
Suez Canal
Ranger
AMY Reorganiem
Rae AL Ahaw
Vances
Tranq
Aivat Atlas
Capital Center
City of
Washington
Gress
National Congress
Scala
Executive Mansion
Hawaii
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