Merchants Petition Charleston to Stay in Iloilo War Zone
Reports from Iloilo indicate insurgents control Linganis Oton and Pavia near Moilo as Spanish defenses retreat. Merchants of all nationalities sign a circular urging the US cruiser Charleston to remain for protection, amid rumors of broader insurgent gains in Negros and Cebu.
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Oton
Pavia
Moilo
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Negros
Zebu
Rios
Madrid
Scandia
Republicans claim 185 seat majority in next House
Chairman Babcock says confirmatory returns from every district show Republicans will hold 13 more than the opposition, with possible gains. Cochran appears defeated by 14 votes but soldiers' ballots may widen GOP lead. Some districts expected to vote Democratic, including California Second and Texas Fifth.
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George H. Higgins
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Willard
Sarah G. Johnson
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Report of Commissary Duties in Cuba War Effort
The report by Charles P. Eagan, commissary of subsistence, shows a total expenditure of 6 800 715 dollars with a 20 222 689 dollar credit balance. It describes a May and June 1898 Tampa freight blockade, and notes the army supplied 16 000 men for four months and aided Cuban forces and civilians in Santiago amid preparations for the island’s fall.
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Wasatxoron
Charles P. Eagan
Spain
Eagan
Santiago
Tampa
Cuba
Fifth Army Corps
Disbandment of Orden Publico in Havana Prompted by Mutiny
Disturbances in Havana subside as Spanish troops patrol. Government offers 425000 pounds at three days for troop pay, banks accept part, foreign houses seek London funds. Rumor of 45 ringleaders jailed at Morro castle. mutiny dissolves Orden Publico after arrears and savings misappropriated by government. Massive reserve pay believed to total millions, fueling further unrest on the island.
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London
Spain
Morro Castle
Orden Publico
Neovitas
Morgan backs Nicaragua canal plan as progress continues
Senator Morgan asserts no new canal scheme will delay the bill before Congress. He notes over 200 engineers endorsed the project and cites Porto Rico and Hawaii as naval bases while foreseeing a new era for the Philippines and U.S. coastal trade. Secretary Long supports extending civil service preference to Spanish War veterans, joining existing war veteran preference.
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Morgan
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Hawaii
Philippines
Long
Miracle Cure Keeps Steamer Chief Engineer Alive
James Crocker, a Detroit marine engineer born in Scotland in 1822, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health after three years bedridden with nervous prostration and locomotor ataxia. A notary confirms his sworn statement and recovery.
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Chief Medical Officer Testifies On Camp Thomas Conditions
Washington November 15 General Breckinridge Dr Huidekoper and Major Knox testified before the war investigations commission today Breckinridge spoke on Camp Thomas conditions and said changes to reporting lines might have exposed issues earlier Huidekoper former chief medical officer of the First army corps at Camp Thomas detailed supply shortages and tentage adequacy while noting some patients waited under tent flies. Havana November 15 General Calixto Garcia and Cuban delegates expect a favourable outcome from talks with the president they plan to discharge new enlistments since August 14 and grant indefinite leaves of absence to others pending resumption of ranks if called upon.
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Santa Cruz del Sur
Archbishop Gross Dies in Baltimore Hospital
William Hickley Gross archbishop of Oregon Roman Catholic Church died at St. Joseph’s hospital Baltimore from heart disease. He had come for a St Charles College celebration in Elliot City and fell ill November 6 remaining bedridden until his death. Turks Bid Adieu to Crete as Cavnea reports last Turkish troops depart. Imperial yacht Hohenzollern sails into Ocean waters while Herta carries dispatches to Emperor Wilhelm.
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William Hickley Gross
Oregon
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Elliot City
St. Joseph's Hospital
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Hohenzollern
Troops Mobilizing and Italian War Preparations
Reports from Lonpos and Rome describe Britain's mobilization in the western district and Italy concentrating warships at Magalena as a key to defending Italy. French and British naval moves, Suez concerns, and Russia’s outreach to Spain over the Philippines shape a tense potential clash in Europe and empire.
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England
France
Russia
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Madalena
Sultanate of Rahelta
Red Sea
Suez Canal
Egypt
Novosti
Europe
United States
Philippines
Spain
Spanish liberal piece urges swift peace talks
Madrid dispatch reports a Liberal leading article urging the Spanish government to finish peace negotiations quickly to prevent foreign intervention by Germany or Russia, warning any delay could trigger new disasters for Spain.
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Maapdrid
Germany
Russia
Spain
Peace talks resume in Paris as Philippines issue stalls progress
No new developments in Washington as peace negotiations restart in Paris today after last Friday's adjournment. Sources say no report from Judge Day is expected and no material progress is anticipated due to the stalemate over the Philippines issue.
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Paris
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Philippines
State Department
Special bargain offer for Republic and Greeley Tribune
The Semi-Weekly Republic and the Greeley Tribune offer a one year subscription for 2.50. The Republic boasts wide news coverage from multiple sources, high circulation, and extensive telegraphic service. Limited time offer to readers in the Mississippi Valley via both papers.
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