War Ends As Protocol Signed For Peace With Spain
Washington reports that a protocol signed by Secretary Day and M Cambon in the presence of President McKinley marks the end of the three months and twenty two days war with Spain. The ceremony at the White House follows praise for France for its role. Ambassador Cambon arrived at the White House after four p.m. and met in the cabinet room.
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Protocol ceremony marks peace steps with France and Spain
At the White House and in Washington the protocol for a Spanish French peace agreement was inspected and signed by Secretary Day and M. Cambon. President McKinley praised Cambon, issued a proclamation suspending hostilities, and thanked France for its mediation.
Proclamation and Protocol Terms End War Hostilities
The United States and Spain outline terms for suspending hostilities and evacuating colonies. Key points include Spain relinquishing sovereignty over Cuba, ceding Porto Rico and other West Indies islands, and the United States holding key port areas pending peace treaties. Commissioners must meet within 10 days in Havana and San Juan to arrange evacuations.
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Despair Over Protol Signatures Damp Spain’s Empire
Madrid reports press reactions to the protocol as funeral hymns for Spain’s colonial empire. Public mood mournful as Ha vana shows agitation over unnamed conditions. Critics fault leaders for mismanagement and fear ongoing governance without foresight.
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Northwest wheat crop yields across Dakotas and Minnesota
The Journal reports Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota produced about 190 million bushels of wheat this year, up from 180 million last year, with acreage up about 2 million. State totals are Minnesota 88 million, North Dakota 65.8 million, and South Dakota 86 million. A six year old boy, son of H. Gorman of Fargo, was run over by a wagon in Grand Forks and died from injuries after visiting his grandparents.
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Manila Surrender Report by Americans Prompts Conflicting Dispatches
A flurry of cables from Hong Kong and Madrid report Manila’s unconditional surrender after bombardment. Confusion over the roles of Dewey and Merritt, with Augusti and German involvement adding to the tangled notices from London and Madrid. Officials weigh the authenticity while noting Augusti’s flight as a possible cowardly act.
Outskirts of Manila Bombarded as City Surrendered
Reports from Hong Kong and Manila recount that the outskirts of Manila were shelled while the city proper remained undamaged. German and Spanish officials give conflicting details amid the confusion, with Admiral Dewey said to have demanded surrender. General Augusti fled the Philippines aboard the Kaiserin Auguste.
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Navy Department Announces Long List of Promotions
Waamatoa Aug 16 The department publishes a long list of recess promotions to hold until confirmation or rejection for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle Date Aug 10 Commodore William T Sampson advanced eight numbers to rear admiral Aug 10 1808. ranking after Rear Admiral Howell and Commodore Schley. Captain John W Philip advanced five numbers to commodore. ranking after Sampson. Captain Robley D Evans five numbers. after Charles S Cotton. Captain Henry Taylor five numbers. after John J Read. Captain Frank J Higgin advanced three numbers. after Cromwell. Captain Charles E Clarke advanced six numbers. after William C Wine. Captain French E Chadwick five numbers. after Charlie D Bigabee. Dismiss Cuban soldiers.
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Secret Cuban military meeting in palace discussed disbanding army
Aug 10 in Santiago de Cuba a secret palace conference between American army officers and Cuban leaders reviewed the Cuban situation. It was agreed to disband the Cuban army and have the United States pay the million dollars. The move aims to restore island prosperity, as farmers avoid cultivation due to raids and fires on fields.
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China to Be Forced to Dismiss Li Hung Chang
Aug. 16. The foreign office reports a demand to dismiss Prince Li Hung Chang for his role in anti-British Tsung Li Yamen policy. It also notes plans to seize forts at Gulf of Pechin and Tien Tein if China refuses compliance.
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Typhoid In Camp Ramsey Among Fifteenth Minnesota Soldiers
Typhoid fever has broken out at Camp Ramsey with 46 men sent to hospitals in the Twin Cities. The illness appeared Tuesday and prompt removal of patients followed as cases surfaced. Dr Huntington of Cartegens, Colombia, is living in Fargo for three months after marrying a Spanish lady in Porto Rico and coming to America for freedom.
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