Work of our Navy during the early war years and the Merrimac action
The secretary of the navy reviews the war period from its start, praising the fleet’s preparation and the rapid progress of the war. It covers Dewey’s Manila victory, the handling of Cervera’s squadron, and the doomed Merrimac mission at Santiago, with tie-ins to key telegrams, dispatches, and strategic decisions shaping early naval history.
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Secretary of the Navy
Afrika
Navy
Sigebee
Maine
Dewey
Manila
A Serrice
Pacific
United States
Carvera
Cape Verde Islands
Sampson
Exn Tuan
Poaribin Cervera
Wider Sebley
Cienfiegen
Cervera
Caracag
Aving
Cervert
Saubiage
Samp- Bun
Sebjey
Lintport
Sapipsey
Srort
Cianfuecda
Sehley
Certera
Hensheges
Ingwauhl
Nicho- A Las Mole
Haispaea
Kier Woret
Klappel
Santiago
New West
Cuba
Harvard
Mole
Nicholas
Commudata Schley
Washington
Th. C
IREG
Nicholas Mole
Vast
Asones
Schley
Falkine
ATL
Alvinienta
Barbor
Fonnel
Mui
Frantie
Beaavers
Howey
Nera
Merriman
Cape Coug
Gonalves
Atlla
Nebley
Key West
Neon
Kingston
Washington, D.C
Merrimac En
Texas
Markleload
Brooklyn
Leeward
Cape Croz
Tay Collier
Sutley
Nitec
Exas Air Marblehead
Santiagorm
Battles and naval council shaping the Santiago surrender
Naval actions at Guantanamo and the three day Marine fight, Shatter expedition moves from Tampa to Santiago, and talks between Shafter and Sampson on army navy cooperation in reducing Santiago. Reports stress the destruction of the Spanish fleet and the push for navy expansion with more ships officers men and moral stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Guantanamo
Santiago
Sampson
Shafter
Bhatter
Natal
Ste
Secretary Bliss Reports on Indians Lands Mining and Pensions
Secret ary of the Interior Bliss s annual report details public land entries for the year ending June 30 totaling 11 828 037 84 acres excluding Indian lands an increase of 2 007 893 00 acres over the prior year with 8 674 individual entries up from 71 581. Mineral entries rose by 389 patents by 174 and 466 claims. Mining revival noted with Colorado gold and silver outputs exceeding other states California leads in gold Montana tops in gold mining with 4 875 400 and Idaho ranked in other minerals. Indian disturbances largely suppressed though Chippewa in Minnesota noted. Pension rolls on June 30 stood at 505 714 names up 150 000 over 1897 with appropriations of 144 041 879 80 leaving 3 452 012 09 unexpended.
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Secretary of the Interior Blss
Elisa
Colorado
California
Alpitans
South Dakota
Uink
Montana
Idaho
Minnesota
New York
Five Civilized Tribes
Daly
Postmaster General Smith Reports on War Time Postal Service
The annual Postmaster General report highlights the good mail service in wartime led by Charles Emory Smith. It covers military and territorial operations, rapid expansion of post offices, and new routes in occupied and allied areas. The text notes numerous military postal stations and rail connections, with efforts to maintain communications as campaigns progressed.
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Ond
Gener
Charles Emory Smith
Rays
Camyrant
Erite Ark
Otetank Bawah
Nateaden
Pultis
Ar Traens
Sanriaeo
de Fran
Arwy Et Oes
Pation
Syaith Eads Attenep
Uw Capae
Dani Milli
Growth of Government Revenue and Meat Inspection Report
The fiscal year figures show gross revenue of 89,012,618 against 88,315,479 in 1889 and gross expenditure of 98,088,523 against 36,542,804. Post offices rose to 78,000 from 43,000. The federal revenue and expenditure estimates project 1900 deficits of 4,265,888. The Bureau of Animal Industry reports meat inspection in 133 abattoirs and 35 cities, with 51,395,398 animals slaughtered and 63,662 rejections. The Army Paymaster General notes expenditures of 25,209,509, up 2,326,804.
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Fane
Tovons
Otal
Bureau of Animal Industry
Fiacal Near
D. EL Salmon
Secretary of ‘Agriculture
Park
T. Hi. Stanton
Vast, scattered 1900s news items from New York to Havana
A jumble of short events and notices: a 10 year old found drunk in New York. Col Blanton Duncan drops a 100000 suit against Associated Press. Kennedy of Lyon believed murdered but alive. arbitration in Venezuela spans four centuries. Manila and Manila news on American Filipinos. Spanish patrols in Havana. crop troubles in Cuba. post office raid in North Grafton. preparations for Edison reception. Seattle steamer brought oil. Wichita bankers plan telephone line. Salisbury warns Britain. French warships readied. coastal defenses and armor costs. a Mays field murder confession. Philadelphia husband wound case. Cleveland copper prospector turns ninety four. Nikolz Testy on high voltage power lines. finally power transmission theory notes.
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New York
Blanton Duncan
Los Angeles
Associated Presse
Libri
Daniel R. Kennedy
Lyon
Portland
United States
Trix
Manila
Tnropa
Feasons
Blanco
Corsar
Havana
Gisbet
North Grafton
Maes
Citeigens
Postence
Sociglies
Sfst
Peftersburs
Russia
Thomas A. Edixon
Ansariena
Arnold
Seattle
St Micehiel's
Alaska
J. W. Stewart
Sitterith Infantry
Coiba
Loisville
Wichita
Wan
Lord Salisbury
Guild Fall
Seymore
Col. Mriscee
Irikish
Alifax
Hiire Deeg
France
Maysfield
8. C
Woolfolk
Whesans Woolfolk
Philadelphia
Jedi Metlilian
Fense
Istinkiges
Beshivel
John Trays
Take Superior
Cleveland
Gohie
Gapper Pfarhor
Ghides
Minwauke
Ravi
Record of nine months exports rise and import drop
The report highlights a rise of over 100 million dollars in exports and a drop of over 100 million in imports for the nine months ending September 30, 1898, compared with the same period in 1888. It notes unprecedented growth in exports across commodities and praises protectionist policy for boosting American industry and shipping.
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Tuguris
Sailors Life Buoys and Rescue Devices Described
Sailors often wear two life buoys on rails to stay afloat if overboard at night. A manual release fires a red flare and deploys a buoy that rises upright, keeping the sailor high out of water. The system guides rescuers to the man with a bright beacon, aiding rapid rescue and saving many lives.
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Ted
Ladstove Delivers Oration On Tanigarian Atrocities
Mr ladstove, delivering one of his great orations, grew emotional while discussing Tanigarian atrocities. Tears streamed down his cheeks and the flow of speech paused briefly as he regained composure.
Wrecks and Derelicts Menace Navigation in Seas
The United States Hydrographic Office reports near two thousand wrecks and obstructions yearly, destroyed by torpedoes to clear routes. Sunken hulls and protruding masts threaten coastwise shipping, as brigades like Vesuvius and San Francisco remove derelicts to keep channels safe.
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Veauvins
United States Hydrographic Office
Whch
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
United States Hydrographer
Yantic
Dispatch
Vesuvius
United States Navy
San Francisco
Crowinshield
Cape Mary
Atlantic
St Nicholas
Fragmented view of Africa show European domination outlined
The passage lists Africa’s superficial area and claims various European powers control large portions. It notes France, Britain, and Germany as dominant, with Italy and Portugal holding coastal or buffer positions. Henry M. Stateley predicts South Africa will advance most in the next century amid English and other race tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
France
Great Britain
Germany
Portugal
Morocco
Egypt
Soudan
Europet
Liberia
Great Briain
Italy
Henry M. Stateley
South Africa
Queen Wilhelmine Visits England With Queen Emma
A year or two ago Wilhelmine and her mother Queen Emma toured England in private fashion. They attended the Royal Academy opening day and the young Queen met Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle. The cordial encounters were noted as a historic moment between these two queens and a gracious Windsor welcome.
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Wiitholnina
England
Wilholnina
Emma
Duchess of Albany
Royal Academy
Burtington T
Jtegent
Wilhelmine
Treatment of Mexican Prisoners Term Times
The prisoner’s term in Mexico is split into three periods. Penal labor occupies the first phase, the second is a training school with strict discipline, and the final preparatory stage leads to freedom with paid work and many privileges. Cruel words rarely stir a lazy person to effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
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Santiag
Tysidle
Sithergh
Oljeet
Fis
Secretary Bliss
Taifer
Oly Rond
Congress
Republican Party
Udtwitthshud
Amgricai
Torela
America
Tom
Canada
Topeka Capial
Fie Vevial’ Ag
Iti
New York Tribune
Hawaii
Porto Rico
G& Pew
New York Commercial Advertiser
Fielding
Dingler
Suez Canal
Colorado Springs Press
Ght
Tribune
The
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