Proclamation Submitting Constitutional Amendment in Georgia
Governor Atkinson issues proclamation to submit amendments to Georgia Constitution providing for election of Superior Court judges and Solicitor General by the people. Includes details on terms, vacancy rules, and required two newspapers publication prior to the next general election.
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General Assembly of
Saiy
General Assembly
Georgia
Unda
Auc
Ecors
Hall
Svc
Ofanuary
Uate
Rhal
Une
Erneral Br
Secute
Mis
William ¥. Atkinson
ATF
Cantaway
Trouble for War Officers Dismissals and Naval Review Discussed
Aug 19. Cabinet session brief. Disbanding part of the volunteer army and a naval review in New York prominent topics. Alger said muster-out details being worked, difficulties in selecting regiments. No front dispatches shown. state matters limited. Messages indicate plans to send officials to New York tonight and return by morning. Yellow fever cases appear mild with close watch at Key West and Montauk Point.
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Sion
Paria
Pean
Moe
Moore
Perki
A Allen
Grigg Ane
Ema Pee Chanveral
Emacey
Seitshi
Tary Alger
Mayes
New York
Hans
Washington
Stevens
Ambassador Dam
Thisboutot
White House
Prinim
Hlaam
Church of Sr
Porto Rico
Sig Paras
Cannon of
Utafi
War Department
United
Key West
South
Montauk Point
Fifteen More Big Warships Planned by Congress
Washington Aug 19 Congress will be asked at the next session to authorize building fifteen new warships costing between 40 million and 50 million dollars. The plan includes three 18 000 ton battleships with 18 inch guns and at least 18 knot speed, large armored cruisers, second rate cruisers, and six protected cruisers for Pacific duties. Navy experts have drafted specifications, and the president and navy department expect swift approval to expand the fleet after Hawaii’s acquisition and possible Philippine retention.
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Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Wasuiseton
Congress
First Clase
Town
Indiana
Pacific
Navy Department
Storming of Manila City Ends in Spanish Surrender and Loot
A Manila dispatch reports American led assault by Astor battery and Minnesota volunteers driving Spanish forces to retreat. Casualties on the American side are listed. Spanish losses include up to 200 killed or wounded and about 8,000 captured. Vast stores of military and naval supplies are seized.
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New York
Manila City
Hong Kong
Manila
Astor Battery
MacArthur
Minnesota Volunteers
Utah
Passay Road
Ceeiphanens
Giroad
Atees
Sonnat’ Halbe
Boconrasan Kremins
Aster Battery
Samuel Howell
William Lewis
Robert McCann
AE O Neill
Fanteera
Tterson
August Ollman
Twenty-third
United Steirand
Bjarsted Barcon
Bebach
Gavid
John Banmere
California
Calif Ment
Ace el Ment
Minnesota Regres
T. Etsoff
Paule
Jaudens
Hong
Serene Ees Gaya
Those We Leave Behind and Remembrance of the Dead
Fragmentary text urges self sacrifice and care for others, stressing the duty of a healthy man to endure, support his family, and avoid waste. The passage mentions illness, wellbeing, and the idea of leaving loved ones to grieve, with scattered references to remedy and constipation cures.
Final Orders for Naval Parade Sent to Admiral Sampson
Washington Aug 19 Final orders were sent to Admiral Sampson regarding the New York naval parade. Ships will anchor at Tompkinsville await Major Van Wyck and a citizen delegation to aboard the flagship for an address to Admiral Sampson and his command. Ceremony to occur before 10 Saturday with a 10 o'clock start up the North River.
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Admiral Sampson
New York
Wasnixgton
New York City
Tompkinsville
Major van Wyck
Admiral Papas
North River
Iicent
Saarte
Gamba
North Atlantic
Havana
Sam Pree
San Juan Pontina
Battle Report of General McArthur’s Forces at Manila
Dispatch describes Marine and Army units under General McArthur advancing through Manila include General Green and General Anderson commands. Fire from monitor Monterey and Raleigh and Petrel cruisers drives enemy from fortifications around Malate and Intramuros as American soldiers seize Luneta and Naneta districts amid heavy artillery and small arms firing.
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McArtur
Seine de Sirota
Tinea
Paneer
Passay Road
General Green
Manila
Monterey
A. m
Raleigh
Rio Oington
Torphal Agender
Anderson
Tympia
Nea
Petra
Fim
Market Byrdebel
Green
Rio Weer
Callao
Barcelo
Colorado
Tepair
Phoenix
Richard Halmes
Californishy
Eighteenth Infantry
Mason Eyeray
Omn
Walter
Et Binondo
Passig River
Utah
No. 14
Astor Battery
Joe Sag
Genera Ate Thur
Malate
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Sheffield
New York Harbor
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the McLeod Co
Opera House
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Greene Bros
Corron Ave
Telay
Owen
Opie
Nermaien
Rhal Hstath
Merrel Callaway
Wasuixotox
General Shafter
Aiying Tnt
Onbaor
Ieee
Atlaxta
John B. Redwine
North Carolina
Morales
Wastuxatoy
United States
Hunter
Guatemala
State Department
Mo- 4
San Sebastian
Cuba
Wasmitorom
Shafter
Santiago
D. H. Miller
New Yerk
Relief
Braunenam
Ala
Cona Boas Cerns
Enale
Pro
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Perry Davis
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