Proclamation on Georgia Constitutional Amendment Submission
Governor Atkinson announces the proposed amendments to Georgia's Constitution to elect Judges of the Superior Courts and Solicitor General by statewide vote. The proclamation directs publication in newspapers, voter access, and the process to submit the amendments to the people at the next general election.
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General Assembly
Georgia
Athiesewaton
Aly
Jawa
William ¥. Atkinson
Flitiaton Gestating’ Saat
Gomsti Leveby Muimtteen
Manila Surrender and Dewey Reported Action
Admiral Dewey announces Manila surrender after joint naval and land assault. Lieutenant Brumby raises the American flag as about 7,000 Spanish troops are captured. American casualties are reported as minimal. A subsequent dispatch from New York notes five American deaths and about 46 wounded during the capture.
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Fragmentary Dental of an Otolaryngology Note
The text presents a jumbled, partial excerpt with fragmented phrases on medicine and science. It references obstacles to defense, laboratories, uncertain prescriptions, and harmful collective results. It mentions violence, air, dearness, and an unclear date with aan incomplete context.
Germans Criticized Over Aiding Escape Echoes
Pall Mall Gazette comments this afternoon on terms used by British and German officials as critics complain that German actions aided August to elude a breach. The report notes parallel phrasing with earlier coverage of Zanzibar and the sultan’s dealings.
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Pall Mall Gasette
Zanzibar
Health Officials Move Troops From Key West To Avoid Fever
The surgeon general orders all well and convalescent soldiers removed from Key West to shield them from yellow fever. Dispatches from Key West report the outbreak and prompt investigations into typhoid and cholera by Major Edward O. and the surgeon general Sternberg, aiming to protect troops on arrival and in transit.
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United States
Marble pillar marks Oglethorpe crossing site on Chattahoochee
In Columus Georgia on August 17 a plan to place a marble pillar at the Chattahoochee crossing site used by General Oglethorpe 160 years ago is described. The project team from E. I. L General & Norman works will install the marker shortly as part of preserving early regional history. Also reporters note continued heavy rains damaging crops across the state with corn fodder and cotton affected and fruit rotting from wet soil.
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New Military Department Under Construction
Aug 17 reports describe arrangements at the war department for a new military department on an island. Brief notes mention legal actions, a high court proceeding in London, and movements of General Pando from Orry to Vera Cruz with remarks on health and ongoing war efforts.
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Mexico
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New York
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Wheeler to Command at Camp Wikoff in Algeria Visit
General Wheeler arrives in New York and is ordered to assume command at Camp Wikoff until General Shafter’s arrival. He is instructed to secure supplies for comfort of the troops and to spare nothing for the care of the sick and wounded.
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Reps Meet at Nashville for Governor Nomination
The Republican state convention met in Nashville to nominate a candidate for governor and three other statewide posts. Delegates named Samuel W. Hawkins of Hastings for governor and W. Hawkins Huntingdon for the other statewide race amid party unity.
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Hastingdos
Wasuvile
Senate
Capitol
Huntingdon
Immense Army Review Ends War Era at Chickamauga
At Camp Thomas Chickamauga Ga on August 17 a vast parade drew about 40 000 soldiers in brilliant array while near 50 000 spectators witnessed the finale of a major war review The procession moved from inspections to Snodgrass hill where General and guests observed the show in orderly formation with bands and aircraft overhead noting it as likely the last great review of the war
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Chickamauga
Camp Thomas
Tomer
Snodgrass Hill
Admiral Cervera Arrives in New York Harbor
News accounts describe Admiral Cervera’s arrival aboard the Priscilla at Murray Street as crowds cheer and clap. He praises Lt. Hobson’s bravery while a handshake exchange signals mutual respect before Cervera departs for Annapolis.
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New York
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Fall River
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Murray Street
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Annapolis
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