Spain Expects Quick End to War as Cabinet Hears Protocol
Washington August 12 cabinet members met after Madrid withheld authority for M Cambon to sign the protocol. Secretary Day reported no notice from Madrid and anticipated no cabinet delay, while the French ambassador gained authority to sign later, as Spain leans toward concessions to end the conflict and settle Cuban debt.
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White House
Ambassador Cambon
M. Delcasse
McKinley
France
Spain to Hold Philippines and Cuba Evacuation Conditions
The semi official note explains Spain's plan to maintain sovereignty over the Philippines while evacuating Cuba with guarantees for foreign interests. It notes debt arrangements with Cuba and possible commerce treaty discussions led by diplomats under Senor Castillo. The Liberal stresses peace and a halt to hostilities as the bright feature of the treaty.
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Ictims
Ippines
Obert
Heme
Cuba
PUM Eco
United States
Senor Castillo
America
Interview with Admiral Cervera at Annapolis station
Admiral Cervera and several officers, prisoners at the naval academy, spoke at Annapolis station. He stayed cautious on Spanish affairs while praising Americans and denying knowledge of Blanco’s alleged telegrams. He said he would do his duty and expected a council to clear up the matter.
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Cerv Yera
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Annapolis
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Blanco
Madrid
Spain
Chicago
Otto Lucius
Maryland
Lucius
Troops Leaving Santiago for Home in Late War Moves
General Shafter telegram details troop movements from Santiago including the St Louis Ninth and Tenth infantry and Seventy-first New York units. Other ships like St Paul Morteno Rio Grande and Sargent's immunes regiment are noted with command staff and garrison roles.
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Morro
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Seventy-first
New York
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Morteno
Twenty-first Infantry
Rio Grande
Sargent
Decorating the Living Veterans Remembered in Spring
Poem reflects on fallen soldiers and living veterans, honoring their sacrifices. It contrasts graves in nameless plots and ocean depths with the living who served. The poem calls for memory and care, asking never to forget those who wore the blue and gray and served their nation.
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Hell
United States
Maine
California
Union
Better Than Gold
In a Millbrook cottage garden Amy prepares to leave for the city while John Thornly parts with a vow of true friendship. Amy faces expectations from rich relatives and a cautious uncle who doubts Frederic Crowley but agrees to a waiting period before any engagement.
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Farmer Bray
Amy
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John Thornly
Millbrook
Frederic Crowley
Cam
Frederic
John Thornley
Love
Frank W. McConnico
Amy and John Reunite After Trials and Deeds of Love
Amy endures heartbreak as a selfish fiancé abandons her and her guardian dies. John Thornley seeks her in the city, and she arrives incognito to reveal her recovery and return. The second tale celebrates Memorial Day as a national observance honoring veterans and fallen defenders.
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