Evacuation of Havana Under Way as Spanish Troops Withdraw
Reports from Havana and port areas describe Spanish evacuations under Gen Castellanos with 16 000 troops remaining and last transports sailing to Cadiz. American forces plan to occupy forts and seacoast batteries once flags are raised on Jan 1 and Maj Harrison hoists the stars and stripes over Fort Azores.
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Havana
Castellanos
Conse
Spain
Havana City
Santa Clara
Reina
Principe
Preent
Notre Dame
Estraches
Lesandres
Cadiz
B. J. Cromwell
United States Evacuation Commission
Russell B. Harrison
First
North Carolina Regiment
Fort Azares
Navy special squadron Oregon and Iowa delay voyage to Callao
The special squadron comprising the battleships Oregon and Iowa with support ships Celtic Iris Justin Scandia and Sterling remains at Callao Peru awaiting mail and Christmas gifts before Jan 8 to 10. Captain Barker nears orders for rendezvous and potential movements toward Honolulu Manila or Mare Island for boiler repairs.
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Oregon
Iowie Wa
Mal Ber
Mem
Washington
Dev
Navy Department
Iowa
Celtic
Iris
Justin
Sterling
Allao
Peru
New York
Pacific
United States
New York City
Colon
South America
Barker
Callao
Leaeg
Honolulu
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Bey
Philippines
San Francisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
Mayor Perry condemns McKinley stance on Confederate cemeteries
Somerville Massachusetts Mayor A A Perry writes to Willard C. Kinsley post 189 Grand Army of the Republic criticizing President McKinley's Atlanta address. He says the nation should not prioritize Confederate graves over Union graves while urging reconciliation with the South. He warns against policies implying the Civil War era was reversed.
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Somerville
Mass
A. A. Perry
Willard C. Kinsley
Grand Army of Sane Republic
Post
McKinley
Atlanta
Grand Army of the Republic
South
Spain
Railroads plan joint Paris exhibit map for 1900 fair
Three railways met at the Grand Pacific to discuss Charles B. Maugham's plan for a joint Paris exposition exhibit. A large scenic map would show all US rail routes with elevations and color features. A $100,000 fund was set, and a committee was formed to attract more railways and secure funding. Luther Lamberth of Agilene, Texas, died after being wounded by an accidental discharge of a target rifle.
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Chicago
Charles B. B. Mangham
McGibbon
Mr. Maugham
Luther Lamberth
Agilene
Tex
Second Geara in Abi lene Causes Young Boy Injuries
A fragment notes a second Geara in Abi lene causing injuries to boys too young to grasp danger. It mentions rules for care and the need for proper handling to prevent harm. The text reflects safety concerns and parental or guardianship duties in this period.
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Abilene
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