Peace Terms Accepted by Spain End the War
The article notes Spain has accepted President McKinley’s terms, marking a turning point after four months of conflict. It highlights the Spanish government’s agreement, the intervention of the French ambassador, and the ensuing transfer of colonies such as Puerto Rico and the Philippines to U.S. possession. American troops are praised for endurance and victories amid a global display of support.
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McKinley
Cain‘von
Val Mesa
Congress
Struggie
Rico
Guba
Ladrones
Philippines
Béeri
United States
New Islands Question Deliberated For Temporary Government
Discussion within the President and cabinet on temporary governance of Cuba and other acquired territories. A military governor would supervise all functions of government under the President until Congress sets a permanent framework. Estimates of war costs run into about 1 billion dollars with ongoing pensions and labor losses factored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Spain
Imbinet
Porto Ico
United States
Tuler
Congress
Porte Lheg
Hime
Tha Dewia
Qaembete
Canada
Nedel
Styteth
Spain and Cuba policy after evacuation plans discussed
The document contrasts colonial territory and population shares with Spain and its colonies, notes a temporary military government for Cuba’s island, and outlines a plan to convene a representative convention to decide on a term government. It also mentions offering Aguinaldo arms if the United States withdraws from the Philippines.
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Spain
Cuba
Santiago
Victorian on Spanish War and War Spending
Parliament discussed the Spanish American war with the Queen’s speech noting sorrow over hostilities and hopeful negotiations toward peace. It reports daily and total wartime expenses, possible revenue breakdown, and Spain’s consideration of selling the Philippines with Manila and nearby areas likely to be ceded to the United States.
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The
Oneen
Spain
United States
Porto Rico
West Indies
Ladrones
Manila
Philippines
Fragmented OCR Confusion on War Era Debates and Figures
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Spanish, Cuban, and Pacific questions with mentions of captions such as Camp Wikoff and General A. Wikoff. It references the war, occupation, independence, and peace terms, with scattered names and places in a largely garbled narrative.
Navy Announces Promotions Across Flag Officers
The President will recommend Congress advance Acting Rear Admiral Sampson eight numbers and Commodore Schley six to rear admiral, with Schley ranked immediately below Sampson. Captain Clark of the Oregon and Lieutenant Commander Wainwright receive captain and commander promotions respectively. Dewey and Sellervo Sampson are highlighted for heroic service, with Gemium under Wollinwright singled out for repeated high honors for wartime leadership at sea and in port.
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Schley
Sampson
Congress
Commodore Schley
Clark
Oregon
Wainwright
Dewey
Vo Sampson
United States
Gemium
Wollinwright
Gallads Diker
Hantings
Garlands
Pouée
Porto Rico
Noble
Lissa
French Ambassador Attends White House Protocol Signing
At the White House M Cambon the French ambassador representing Spain arrived to sign the protocol. Four copies lay on the table in French and English with the US keeping two copies. The treaty calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities once signed and telegrams notified army and navy commanders to halt fighting. Generals Miles and Merritt were alerted to cease operations as the signing impressed many invited guests.
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White House
M. Cambor
United States
X. Comlen
Miles
Merritt
Sampson
Spain
Washington
Shafter
White States
Wasbingdon
Concho
Seneca
Long
Navy
Thuredas
Clen
Itops
Ailonite
MoelKkinley
AL Uambod
McKinley
Pearce
State Day
Canton
Ote Commandura
Mayngurz
Porto
Sehwan
Spaniards Driven From Vicinity of Coamo in Puerto Rico Fight
American troops pursued Spanish engineers who attempted to destroy bridges near Coamo, blowing up a bridge three miles from Athone. In Porto Rico two soldiers from the Eleventh infantry were killed near Mayaguez, with fifteen wounded, including Lieut. Bron of the Sixth Cavalry.
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Coan
Altonito
Penn
Athonie
Oenbert Bridge
Spanish Gunboat Vane Copart Attack Casualties Reported
In a coast skirmish at Pinar del Tue Cuba American marines clashed with Spanish soldiers. Eman Ronlanris a Greek crewman on the Vane Copart was killed. Several Spanish sailors were captured or killed in the Isle of Pines.
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Pinar del Tue
Cuba
Eman Ronlanris
Vane Copart
Isle of Pines
Unfit Navy Units At Dacia Under Admiral Camara
Spain's last warships at Dacia under Admiral Camara are unsafe with fighting rear OM turrets largely unmanageable.
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Spain
Dacia
Camara
When Will Our Boys Return From War
Officials discuss the timing of troop demobilization as peace talks with Spain proceed. Congress may need an extra session to draft new volunteer laws while volunteers in Hawaii keep garrisons and regulars remain unavailable for months. Paris hosts the peace conference with a mid September start and a nine to ten week treaty deadline.
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Washington
Spain
Hull
Committee On Military Affairs
Congress
Cuba
Porto
Tico
Philippines
Honolulu
Porto Ries
Paris
United States
Peace Commission
United States treaty delay and postwar military planning
The article discusses the timing of ratifying a treaty, potential Senate actions, and the President’s plan to call Congress. It notes possible delays until December, the need to address peace terms, and provisions for a postwar army to control western territory. It also covers extending enlistments for volunteers serving three years and the likelihood they will remain in service for six more months.
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United States
Senate
Ostra
Ssecar
Conereaa
Congress
Garcia Repeats Anger and Offers Scouts to Shafter
Garcia writes General Shafter from Cibara offering to furnish fifty Cuban scouts for the Porto Rican expedition. He notes General Miles has sailed and suggests he can supply men if still needed, seeking renewed cooperation with the American army.
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Shafter
Garcia Ecen
Santiago
Garcia
Cibara
Stiles
Miles
Fragmentary note hints at reconciliation efforts
A partial line suggests a plan to settle differences through withdrawal or mediation. The text implies a shift toward reconciliation as competing sides reassess their positions and seek a peaceful resolution.
Chinese Residents Demand Rights Amid Rising Tensions
A fragmented report describes Chinese residents voicing grievances and seeking liberties under occupying authorities. Protests and police actions are noted with names partially legible, including a speech in a public square and mentions of retaliation and vigilance.
War Echoes From A Week In Cuba And Puerto Rico
A summary of ongoing operations in Cuba and Puerto Rico, including the retreat from Camp McCalla near Santaago, the occupation of Guayama by Illinois and Ohio regiments under General Haines, and naval actions such as the Hudson and the sinking of Spanish vessels off Cardenas. Reports also note troop movements toward San Juan, illness and deaths in Shafter’s army, and political steps toward peace terms accepted by Spain with U.S. ratification developments and a Mayaguez flag-raising.
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Michigan
Losg
America
McCalla
Tarinés
Cuba
Santaago
Guayama
Porto Rico
Illinois
Ohio
Haines
Sparks from the Wirce and Global Gold News
Fragmented 19th century style notes report gold claims in Daw son Clis and Alaska, coal shipments to Wittsburg awaiting water on the Ohio, a proposed Nicaragua canal led by the United States, and tensions with Spain over Cartagena. Mention of revenue, a burning incident near Scranton, and plans for a Chicago carnival. Olde world spelling and garbled names indicate a miscellaneous miscellany of world events with currency figures and dates vague.
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United Seaies
United States
England
Thuy
Cartegena
Colourbia
Dawson Clis
Tktondike
Wittsburg
Ohio River
Tingh Methitecheon
Avonnside
Oth Wren
Scranton
Warmer Miller
Nicaragua Canal
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Arma
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Parto Hives
al -Maslrid
Pacific Islands
Op Peace Commission
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Wikoff
Wilk
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Awikok
Harkes A. Wikoff
United States Infantry
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Ve Omia
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Bonor
Bignlsg
Coane Moll
Ae Py
Nye Ork
Laquif
Fime
Brenbrat
Calirto Carcta
Chitose
Lee Vung
Pushihe Panee
Marin Torepa
Tig Hndson
Cardenas
Rough Riders
Montauk
Fonce
San Juan
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Tresham
Monterey
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Glen
Ernst
Cong
AM. Cambor
Madrid
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Georgia
Mavila
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Chicago Commercial Association
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Alnaka
Yokohama
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