Timeline of key events in the Spanish American War 1898
Chronology from the sinking of the Maine on February 15 to the signing of the peace protocol and terms in Paris. Highlights include Congress authorizing intervention, Dewey’s victory at Manila Bay, battles at San Juan Hill and Santiago, Cuban and Puerto Rico operations, and the approaching peace negotiations.
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Maine
Wavanahbarbor
Congress
Cuba
Nashville
Spain
Cervera
Dewey
Admiral Montejo
Manila Bay
Baiguiri
Siboney
Lawton
Kent
Rough Riders
San Juan Hill
Sampson
Teral
Santiago
Cal
Miles
Porto Rico
Venieo
Campon
Malate
Miamima
United States
Paris
Provisions of the Treaty and Territorial Allocations
The article lists terms including cession of Porto Rico and the Philippine archipelago to the United States for 20 million dollars, evacuation of Cuba, Guam, indemnity claims, religious liberty in the Carolines, release of political prisoners, restoration of treaties, and telegraphic and naval station rights in spans’ jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
United States
Cuba
Guam
Ladrones
Philippine Archipelago
Carolines
Ixusaie
Ualan
Spain
Cost of War Toll for Spain and United States
The article lists war costs for Spain and the United States, including financial losses like 2,300,000,000 in total, indemnities, and ship losses. It also cites casualty figures: about 2,000 U.S. deaths in camp, 203 sailors dead on the Maine, 1,624 wounded, and Spain's roughly 2,500 killed and 3,000 wounded, noting no official Spain losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Maine
Muster-out plans for volunteer regiments after Paris peace
The administration plans to resume mustering out volunteer regiments after the Paris peace treaty. A large force is kept to garrison Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines, with a few early regiments expected to be discharged while Congress is asked to expand the regular army for new territory garrisons. The selection will favor those sent to the front first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Congress
Sousa Ordered to Pay $100,000 to Blakely Estate
John Philip Sousa must pay Ada P. Blakely widow of his former manager $100,000 as owed by the estate for music compositions management and a tour profits share through May 23, 1897, a decision that may close an eighteen month lawsuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Philip Sousa
New York
Ada P. Blakely
David Blakely
Wisconsin Christened in San Francisco Bay Launch
The battleship Wisconsin was launched in San Francisco Bay before thousands of spectators. Miss Elizabeth Stephenson christened the ship as Miss Lucile Gage touched the launch button, with officials and students presenting a flag. The ceremony featured a choir, poems, and a detailed note on the ship’s dimensions and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
San Francisco
Union Iron Works
Elizabeth Stephenson
Lucile Gage
Gage
California
Trving A. Scott
Phelan
Margaret Duff
Irving M. Scott Grammar School
Commodore Watson
Mare Island
Secretary of the Navy
Clark
Milligan
Oregon
Clara Ira Price
Miss Gage
Mrr. Scott
Passenger Steamer Portland Lost with All Aboard
The Portland of the Boston and Portland Steamship Company wrecked off Highland Light at 10 am Sunday. Fifty seven onboard perish in the sea near land. thirty four bodies recovered by High Head life savers by Monday night. The disaster adds to a grim storm toll across New England with ships and lives lost and heavy property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Boston and Portland Steamship Company
Boston
Highland Light
High Head Station
Irom
New England
Eastport
New Haven
Conn
Boston City
Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Salem
Gloucester
Quincy
Vineyard Haven
Maine
Rockland
Belfast
Boston Harbor
Election of Dr Green as Iowa bishop debated at Cedar Rapids
The Iowa diocesan convention elected Rev Dr Theodore Morrigan editor Rev Dr Morrison Stepe to head the church in Iowa while Dr Green faced charges from Col Charles A Clark and a detective’s report. Henry urged selecting a candidate with clean life. Green denied all accusations and asserted innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore N. Morrigan
Church of the Epiphany
Chicago
Dioscése
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Green
George A.: Goodell
Cedar ‘Rapids
Morrill
Clinton
Dr. Green
George F. Henrty
Des Moines
Jong
Henry
Shawneetown
George II
Henry Dr. Green
God
Charles A. Clark
Mecllraihs of Chicago Complete World Bicycle Tour
Darwin Meellrath and Mrs H completed a global cycling journey totaling about 28 000 miles on land with nearly 12000 miles by sea. Starting in Chicago on October 16 1895 they rode to San Francisco in 55 days then traveled through Japan China Burma India Persia Russia Austria Hungary Germany France and Great Britain. They reported 12000 miles of sea travel and a total trip cost near 12000 dollars. They are Century Road Club of America members and rode in relay escorts with club members along the route. Receptions welcomed them at major cities along the way.
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Chicago
Dre
Darwin Meellrath
Om ‘Thurs
Mellraths
Chici
Onti
San Francisco
Japan
China
Yang T’'se Kiang
Hunan
Burmah
India
Persia
Russia
Austria- Hungary
Germany
France
Great Britain
Kuhrad
Wheat Loss Shrinks North Dakota Grain Supply
James H. Wilson told St. Paul that snow and rain damaged thousands of acres of wheat in shock in northern North Dakota. He estimated about 10,000,000 bushels will be unfit for market and usable only as feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
James H. Wilson
St. Paul
Wheat under snow blocks Portland steamer harvest thrash
Wheat owned by small farmers sits covered by snow and rain in Portland delaying thrashing and rendering it unsuitable for flour markets. The piece notes farmers lacked funds for stacks or machines and credits Dr. Morrison, Dr. Mellwain, and Dr. Green in a local ballot, ultimately uniting behind Morrison.
Regulars to Replace Volunteers in Cuban Garrison Duty
Congress may authorize a larger regular army and shift volunteers from service to Cuba. Volunteers seek discharge as Manila demands grow, with the War Department planning to replace them with available regular regiments from the western coasts that served at Santiago.
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Congress
Cuba
Guba
Manila
War Department
Santiago
Cubans Seize Pinar del Rio Carry US Flag Into City
Insurgent forces entered Pinar del Rio after Spanish troops evacuated the city on Monday. The insurgent commander said the seizure aimed to maintain order until American troops arrive and the town was greeted by a large public demonstration as the US flag was displayed alongside the Cuban banner.
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Pinar del Rio
Velasco
Blanco Declares War Unholy and Spain Will Ratify Any Treaty
New York Herald Havana interview with Gen. Blanco ahead of his voyage to Spain. Blanco denounces the United States and says Cuba and the Philippines share Spanish sentiment. He predicts restored commercial relations and a revived market in colonies and prosperity for Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Havana
Blanco
Spain
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Gen. Blanco
Insurgents Reject Cession Of Philippine Islands
Madrid reports from the Philippine Islands that insurgents refuse to recognize the cession of the islands to the United States and vow to resist. It is claimed the United States will require 70,000 troops and that rebels hold 10,000 Spanish prisoners to compel service. A Spanish chamber delegation met the Queen Regent seeking reforms and asked intercession for prisoner releases and pardons.
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Madrid
Philippine Islands
United States
Spanish Chambers of Commerce
Spain
Notae of Current Events in Manila and Abroad
Two hundred lepers at large in Manila with smallpox epidemic. Fourteen Texans led by Lieut Gates have gone to Cuba for government police duty. Japan agrees to cooperate with Great Britain to restore conditions in China. Miss Sue Parberry of Sedalia Missouri dies at White Sulphur Springs Montana while visiting her brother.
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Manila
Lieut
Gates
Cuba
Japan
Great Britain
China
Sue Parberry
Sedalia
White Sulphur Springs
Mont
Turncoat Republicans and the Trusts in 1898
The piece rails at Republicans for abandoning bimetallism and embracing a centralized money trust. It links this to expansion, deficits, and new currency reforms, condemns McKinley era policies, and warns of powerful trusts shaping tariffs, steel rails, and political influence amid a looming fiscal squeeze.
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Whitelaw Reid
Senator Divis
Judge Day
Senator Prye
Porto Rica
Isle of Pines
Sousa
G. Solomon
J. D. Bouse
Dug Hill
NEW Bisiop OF
Morrison Stepe
San TE Ee
MR. and
Mrs. Milraith
City OF Portland
Theodore N. Morrison
R. C. Mellwain
Keokuk
Morrison
Mellwain
Cornell
Philippinos
Republican Party
Harrison
McKinley
Transportation Trust
Standard Oil Trust
Sugar Trust
Money Trust
Democratic Party
Chicago Democrat
Treasury
Underhill
West Chester
Stewart
Amsterdam
Ketcham
Dover Plains
Littauer
Gloversville
Alger
General Miles
Shafter
Corble
New York World
Europe
Hanna
Griggs
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