Aguinaldo Surrenders Independence Push in Philippines War
Battle reports from Manila recount insurgent forces retreating after clashes near Caloocan and Tagalong forces under Colonel Funston inflicting losses. Aguinaldo seeks cessation of hostilities and a conference with General Otis, while Americans gain credibility with locals.
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Spain may name Duke dArcos as minister to Washington
Washington reports private information that Duke dArcos former Spanish minister to Mexico is likely to be Madrid's pick to represent Spain in Washington for ratification exchange of the Paris treaty. His American connection with the Lowery family of Connecticut aids the choice. Duchess dArcos is daughter of Archibald Lowery of Connecticut.
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Fresh responsibilities after peace ratification in Paris
Paris reports the Libere states that ratification of the peace treaty imposes fresh duties on the United States. The U S cannot continue leaving Spanish cruisers in the hands of the natives.
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Hitchcock Returning to Washington from London
London Herald reports Ethan A. Hitchcock formerly ambassador at St Petersburg and recent interior secretary designates now en route to Washington. He declines to discuss Philippine affairs citing government duties while noting Russian czar disarmament talks receive mixed public support. A Lima Peru dispatch adds Bolivian civil warfare rumors of widespread attacks, plundering, and murder.
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Coro Coro Mining Manager Kills Wife then Himself
Reports from the era note a Chilean mining establishment at Coro Coro where the manager killed his wife before taking his own life to avoid capture by marauders. Separate dispatches cite President Alonzo retreating with forces to Oruro amid Bolivia Chile tensions and Chilean troops moving toward Antofagasta on the Bolivian frontier. In Chicago, Colonel Sexton remains buried at Rose Hill cemetery with Grand Army of the Republic ceremonies conducted by Columbia Post and local posts.
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