Rich Resources of Santiago de Cuba Noted for Agriculture and Mines
Aug 15 Santiago de Cuba reports vast treasures of soil and forests east of a line near Sagua de Tanama and Santiago. Cane sugar dominates wealth with central estates near Manzanillo and Guantanamo port. Coffee, cocoa, maize, yams, tobacco grown. forests yield mahogany cedar rosewood and majagua. Iron and manganese mines attract international interest.
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Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
Sagua de Tanama
San Luis
United States
Manzanillo
Guantanamo
Cuba
Palma Soriano
Paire
Jiguany
Guica
Germany
Regio
Vuelta
Partidos
Europe
News at Hong Kong Cites End of US Spain Hostilities
News from Hong Kong reports the cessation of hostilities between the United States and Spain. The British steamer Australian was chartered to carry the news to Manila, with no other vessel available due to prevailing typhoons.
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Hone Hoxe
United States
Spain
Sydney
Manila
Lee Mentioned for Military Governor in Cuba
Richmond August 15 Gen Fitzhugh Lee is believed to be named military governor of Cuba with officials considering him for the post amid postwar arrangements and American occupation plans in Havana and the island.
New Confederacy Forming in Central America
Delegates at Managua convene daily to draft a constitution for the United States of Central America. They favor a confederacy with a single president and a federal district spanning Chinendega Cholutra and La Union. Amapala is the initial capital with permanent capital to be decided by Congress.
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Manacua
Nicaragua
Salvador
Honduras
Central America
Chinendega
Cholutra
la Union
Gulf of Fonseca
Amapala
Tiger Island
Department of
Bonilla
Zelaya
Summing Up the Cost of the Spanish War to Date
From Washington report shows a 114 day war cost to date of about 150 million dollars with 98.0 million paid from treasury. Disbursements by month list large sums to army and navy totaling 98 million, plus 560 million in congress appropriations through Jan 1, 1899.
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Wasurxeton
Spain
Treasury
Army
Navy
Total
War Department
Navy Department
Congress
Commission to be appointed with notable names eyed
Aug 15 reports indicate Secretary Day and Senators Allison and Gorman likely to join the commission. Joseph Choate or Elihu Root of New York are also possible members with Senator Davis of Minnesota expected to decline. A fifth non senator may be chosen to complete the panel.
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Wasminotox
Secretary Day
Allison
Gorman
Joseph Choate
Elihu Root
New York
Davis
Minnesota
United States
Conscience Fund Receipt From Seattle Donor
The post office department received a letter from an unknown correspondent in Seattle Washington enclosing 26 dollars 88 cents to relieve his or her conscience. The writer said ten years ago they robbed a country post office of 15 dollars and this amount was returned with interest at 6 percent.
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WashiXerox
Post Office Department
Seattle
Wash
Seguranca Brings Sick Soldiers Back to New York
The United States transport Seguranca, Capt. Hansen, arrives at quarantine with 331 sick soldiers from Santiago after leaving July 31. They belong to various regiments under Gen. Shafter. On August 10 Private Ellis of the 33d Michigan died of paralysis and was buried at sea. the ship will be examined by the health officer on Saturday.
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New York
United States
Hansen
Santiago
Tampa
Peace Commission Focus on Philippines Policy
Washington dispatch notes the peace commission likely to face its toughest issue in the Philippines. Administration weighs retaining Manila Bay and coaling stations, or Luzon, while Cuba and Porto Rico move toward Americanization under military rule and gradual annexation potential.
Gen Shafter's Command to Leave Santiago for U S
Washington officials expect Gen Shafter's entire command to depart Santiago for the United States by Wednesday or Thursday this week as war department plans proceed.
Cholera Epidemic Hits Madras With Death Toll Rises
The cholera epidemic in Madras reports 55 deaths between Monday morning and Friday night, with previous fatalities totaling 117 before the period began. Local officials warn of continued transmission as cases appear in the city.
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Madras
Climb Up From Rocks of Trouble Says Talmage Sermon
The sermon urges perseverance through dual trials like poverty and sickness, persecution and domestic strife, urging listeners to imitate Jonathan’s ascent to light. It extols faith, steadfast family support, and the Christian path as a way to rise above adversity toward God and heaven.
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Dr. Talmage
Jonathan
David
Bozez
Seneh
Plymouth Rock
Gibraltar
Israel
Adak
Paradise
God
John Milton
Hell
Perdition
Martin Luther
Killingsgate
Lord Jeffreys
Henry VIII
Herod
Millard
Louis XI
John Wesley
London
Jesus Christ
Sugar Said Essential For Health And Energy
Medical authorities assert that sugar is necessary for health and energy and claim no substance restores muscular wear as quickly as sugar.
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Province of
the News At
Hong Kong
New Confederacy
Niaragua
Charles Henry Davis
Dixie
White House
Philippines—Administration
Washington
Maine
Havana Harbor
Alger
Department
Corbin
Peace Commission
Philippines
Porto Rico
West Indies
Bay
Subig Bay
Luzon
Adm
Dewey
Gen. Merritt
Ilavana
Gen. Shafter
RIALS
Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage
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