The List Iowa at Manila Describes Arrival and Manila Visit
W. B. Emerson writes from the U S Transport Pennsylvania off Manila on December 10 1898 recounting a long voyage from Honolulu with stops near the 180th meridian and the Ladrones He describes Manila s walls moats and the walled city as well as the 23rd Regular Infantry garrison 18000 Spanish prisoners and captured arms and guns He notes Aguinaldo s resistance and forecasts a future clash when Merritt proclaims American sovereignty and Iowa troops may fight for their country.
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Manila
W. B. Emerson
Atlantic Boys in Havana Camp Letters Describe Ocean Voyage
Extracts from Will Frost's letter recount a January 1899 voyage from Augusta to Havana, the Maine wreck sighting, Weyler's palace rumors, and life at Marianao camp seven miles west of Havana. He notes coral beaches, forts, Cuban pilots, and daily routines, with vivid scenes of dockside life and local perceptions.
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Morro Castle
Maine
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Thora
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Will Frost
Tolumbia
Marianao
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Savannah River
Second Division Hospital
Atlantic
Life in Havana Fields From a Soldier's View
William Lane of the 2nd Division Hospital, Tth Army Corps, Havana, Cuba, notes perpetual growth in the tropics. He describes degenerated types of cars near the depot, banana rows, a garden with greens ready or near ready, and foliage resembling Town’s sultry August.
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William Lane
Tth Army Corps
Havana
Cuba
Past Is Wiped Out Franco German Alliance Discussed
Paris reports growing talk of a Franco-German entente after the Berlin conference of January 8 between Kaiser William and the French ambassador. Some French press and Ernest Daudet advocate closer ties, while Courier du Soir calls the entente "quite possible" as England becomes seen as the foe.
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Paris
France
Germany
Berlin
William
Marquis de Nonailles
England
Ernest Daudet
Courier du Soir
Europe Desires Peace Despite Fashoda Friction
Paris envoy M Gambon told an International Arbitration audience in London that France seeks peace and bears no hostility toward Britain. He warned that while both sides exaggerate the Fashoda incident, a war is not desired by any European nation, though practical peace may take time. Transport Grant Heads to Manila with General Lawton and 1,800 troops. inspects by lawmakers and officers before sailing. Policeman in Ortona is robbed of his weapon by three highwaymen in uniform. Agrarian revolt grows in Hungary with deadly clashes. 16 rebels and 10 soldiers killed. Bryan insists silver issue remains very much alive at a Denver reception.
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Manila
Eorrox Telegraph
Honolulu
Pueblo
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Ladrone Islands
51St
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Chas. Scott
Corporal Cramer
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Jaat
Webster
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Spain
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Cavete
Aguinaldo
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Old
Iowa
Far East
W. B. Emerson
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Great Britain
M. Paul Gambon
International Arbitration Association
France
M. Cambon
Silver Isaac
Denver
Jan
William J. Bryan
Bimetallic League
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