New American Empire Expands From Alaska To Hawaii
The article extols a rising United States world reach from Alaska to the Pacific, noting rapid shifts in public sentiment toward territorial expansion. It highlights Alaska as the first foreign possession, its vast mineral wealth, population mix, and vast coastline, with Yukon region vast and rich in gold. It also mentions tropical possessions where water never freezes and perpetual sunshine, and recalls Captain Cook naming the Sandwich Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
America
Webster
England
Porto Auco
California
Alaska
Samoa
Hawaiian Islands
Philippine Islands
Pacific
Seward
Russia
Atlantic Seaboard
Yukon
Yukon Basin
Uncle Sam's Empire Expands From Alaska To Philippines
A patriotic flourish proclaims the United States grows its reach from Alaska’s glaciers to Hawaii and distant Ladrones and the Philippines, celebrating the reach of American power and its imperial scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Hawaii
Ladrones
Philippines
Cause for Thanksgiving Sermons in Boston Churches
Revered pastors in Boston echoed the President's thanksgiving proclamation urging unity and gratitude for naval victories while urging mercy for the wounded and caution against arrogance. Dr. Lorimer at Tremont Temple spoke of divine guidance in wartime conduct and criticized war profiteering and ice price gouging. He urged Americans to seek peace with Spain and to remain steadfast in humane, principled leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Providence
Phillip
Texas
Dr. Lorimer
Ice Trust
Spain
Crowded Camp at Dalton Camp Faces Lonely Soldiers
Crowded grounds at Camp Dalton South Peano host hundreds of cyclists and visitors as regimental families crowd the field. Soldiers say goodbye to relatives while chaplains lead services and the camp reports no drunken incidents amid heat, malarial fevers, and a growing pioneer corps for the Eighth Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
South
Peano
Tattoo
Johnnie
Chaplain House
Havana Mourns as Fleet Loss Shocks Cuba
Havana observes July 6 mourning with suspended business after Cervera’s fleet was destroyed. Civil and military authorities hold memorials at Union de Reyes and Havana. The Cuban council seeks authority to export soap and perfumes in neutral ships, denies tobacco tax, and proposes a mortgage bank as aid for the poor and free kitchens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Produce, Money Stock Exchanges
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Blanco
Cayo Piedra
Matanzas
Guira Molana
Santiago
Union de Reyes
Red Cross Society
Island Description The Marquis of Weeks Named Land
A distant island lies 2700 miles west of Honolulu at 2.4 degrees north and 154.2 degrees east. The five mile long landmass is densely wooded with trees and shrubbery, described as a sweet little island.
Islands and territories of the Pacific and Caribbean
The article lists Pacific possessions such as Hawaii with an 1890 population mix and 1629 square miles, Baker and Howland Islands since 1857, and describes Cuba and Porto Rico with areas and populations. It also covers Navassa Ladrones Carolines and the Philippines with areas and populations, noting their wealth and size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Philippines
Eave Porsche
Navassa
Fiji Islands
Upola
Baker and Howland Islands
United Tes
Cuba
Antilles
Isle of Pines
Porto Rico
West Indies
Navaza
Hayti
Jamaica
Magellan
Carolines
Camara's Officers Arrive Hear Cervera Loss Fight to Last
The officers of the torpedo boat destroyers with Admiral Camara reached Messina after Port Said. They were moved by news of Admiral Cervera's fleet destruction and declared readiness to sacrifice and fight to the last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messina
Cervera
Sicily
Camara
Port Said
President Attends Metropolitan Church Service in Washington
President McKinley joined the morning service at Metropolitan M. E. Church in Washington where Rev. Frank Bristol delivered a stirring patriotic sermon. The church overflowed with worshippers as crowds stood in attendance and applauded the pastor’s address on victory and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
McKinley
Metropolitan M. & Church
Frank Bristol
Bristol
Thanksgiving services held in NW York churches
Thanksgiving services were held in many churches in New York on July 10 in response to President McKinley’s proclamation asking Americans to give thanks for recent victories by the U S army and navy.
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NW York
McKinley
Otis Updates On Manila Transports And Hawaii Stationing
Waiting for Honolulu and San Francisco July 10 dispatch notes Major-General Otis cannot decide on sending transports Peru and City of Puebla. Troops listed include six fourth Cavalry, two sixth Artillery batteries, five fourteenth Infantry companies, sixty third Artillery men, plus hospital recruits and signal corps. First New York volunteers arrive Tuesday and may go to Honolulu. Eighth California Regiment may also be stationed on the Hawaiian Islands. Original plan had them go to Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Honolulu
Otis
Peru
Puebla
Manila
Fourth Cavalry
Sixth Artillery
Fourteenth Infantry
Third Artillery
Hosten Signal Corps
New York
Eighth California
Hawaitang Islands
Cuba
Maine's Avenger Wainwright Fulfills Maine Vow in Battle
New York reports Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright of the Gloucester remembered the Maine and finally avenged her. He led a bold duel against Spanish destroyers Pluton and Furor near Santiago, then captured Admiral Cervera, confirming a long family legacy of naval service.
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New York
Santiago
Wainwright
Gloucester
Maine
Cervera
Richard Wainwright
Pluton
Furor
Maria Teresa
Morro
Don
Wainerwright
Havana
Schley
Sigsbee
Havane
Uncle Sam
Venegeance
Washington
Hart
Rea
Hartford
Fareragut
Army regiment attends service and sings at camp
The regiment held a twilight service and an open air gathering after supper. Chaplain and Mrs. House sang a duet for the troops. Visitors from Boston joined in the singing and the Army Christian Commission placed an organ at its quarters for afternoon songs. About 260 men attended Mass at St Stephen's.
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House
Army Christian Commission
Boston
Weaver
Alderman Presho
James D. Coady
Brough
Hill
Dalton
Eighth Massachusetts Inspects Camp Quarters at Chickamauga
In Chickamauga Park Georgia on July 10 the Eighth Massachusetts begins with a strict survey of quarters by company commanders after recent emphasis on camp policing. The regiment stands out for its orderly camp appearance among units in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga Park
Massachusetts
Public concern shifts to Santiago as Cuba war news grows
Report focuses on minor engagements with insurgents in Pinar del Rio Havana Matanzas and Santa Clara while Santiago battlefront dominates attention. La Lucha argues Spain needs only provisions and ammunition to resist Yankee forces, noting a costly campaign ahead. Bomb blast kills fifteen Alquizar guerrillas near Canas. Admiral Cervera's fleet arrives at Santiago with casualties among Oquendo and Teresa crews. Santiago garrison officers vow to fight to the end.
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Pinar del Rio
Havana
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Santiago
la Lucha
Spain
Cuba
Alquizar
Alquizar and
Canas
Cervera
Menuel
Bustamento
Jose Caballero
Raymon Navarro
Almirante Oquendo
Infanta Maria Teresa
Blanco Urges War to the End in Madrid Letter
A Madrid letter reports General Blanco telling the government that Cuban volunteers will not accept handing the island to the Americans. He says war to the end is needed and notes most Cubans favor Spain. Paris speculates on Sagasta diplomacy with Austria for peace efforts.
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Paris
Madrid
Blanco
Spain
Senor Sagasta
Elizabeth of
Austria
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Hawaiian Archipelago
Sandwich Islands
United Possessions
Br werRt, Carl
Dou Penn
Sam
Tee
Bycanus
Kasten Ovy Frie
Berthein Ty
Friends of the Fifth
Framingham Grounds
Saunders
Chattanooga
Gilsor
Company M
Carvera
Aabw
Lawton
Council of War
White Beach
Purto Rico
Water Buzs
Go. EB. de Nuec& Co
DH I.uk
Parker's
Eg . Sporm
Gion Otreat
Philadelphia
Halton& Shoemaker
Boone and
Diamond Streets
Dr. Bristol
Avenger
Thomas
P. S. Ryan
The
Building Trades Council
Gaveland
Hayman Obst
Tesidanea
Concord Street
Cena
Obst
Saasent
Waltham
Boston Diamond Co
Adams House
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