War era cables reveal costly telegrams and plans for Cuba and Porto Rico
The piece notes the high cost of military communications including 125 000 telegrams and wire notifications to generals Miles Shafter and Merritt. It discusses the peace commission’s stance, Philippine group control, occupation plans for Cuba and Porto Rico, volunteer force integration, and relics sales as part of postwar logistics. It also mentions a Toledo Illinois bicycle parade accident and a sword return ceremony.
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It Department
Miles
Shafter
Mertitt
Manila
Porto Rico
Santiago
Dewey
Sampson
Neval
Cuba
Tiarana
Reguinra
Cua
12Hia
Fis
Sorge
Questions at Issue Americans Canadian Disputes Discuss
A joint commission in Quebec considers shared concerns between the United States and Canada. Fisheries, boundary, mining rights, rail privileges, immigration, and extradition are debated as experts seek a harmonious settlement. Elections across many states loom with governors and legislators to be chosen.
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Quebec
Rome
Alaska
Northwest Territory
St. Lawrence
Canada
Commishe Noti’ Pacific
Congress of the
United. States
Canadian Sealers
United States
Commission
Avictican Shipe
Chierzo Board of Trade
Haken
Canadian
United Statea
Epperar
Rhode Island
Geen
Alabama
Arkansas
Vermont
New York
Pennsylvania
Texas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
New Jareey
Ammeania
Kansan
Tennesace
California
Nebraska
Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
New Hampshire
South Dakota
South Carolina
Idaho
Weroming
Nevada
Illinois
Towa
Misaguri
North Carolina
Florida
Canet of Appeals
Sapcomb Court
Delaware
Ohio
Missaupri
Indiana
New Jersey
Minnesota
Tennessee
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
Connecticuty
Maine
Utah
Washington
Mississippi
Knee Island
Montana
North
Dakota
Wyoming
Osio
Rhode Tarnod
Reno
United States Senate
Germanys Shipping Edge Over US Declines To Arouse Trade
The piece contrasts Germany’s aggressive expansion of shipping with the United States sluggish policy, noting Germany’s 83 percent rise in laden ships and 153 percent gain in registered tonnage while US foreign trade share shrinks. It stresses the need to boost US transport, markets, and naval reach to compete in Asia and South America.
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State Department
Washington
Covert
Lyons
French Boards of Trade
Russia
Harge
France
Lyons Commission
China
Tranes
England
Germany
Frussia
Hong Kong
Kioa- Chau
Tonquin
Monaghan 7
Cheinnits
Tinken Ag
South America
Emmary
Tinagia
Cotsul Menzghan
United States
Carlies
Asia
Rivas
Bo Ous ToMmers
Start in the Presidential Race Amid Turbulent Politics
A caustic analysis of party infighting and policy shifts during the presidential race. The piece likens Democratic tactics to a battered ship, critiques antiwar and antiimperialist factions, and questions prospects for Free Silver and fiscal plans as voters face a costly national contest.
Copperhead Tricks and War Health Claims
The article argues army disease losses were not excessive compared to battle casualties. It notes summer troop movements from North to South caused sickness, cites Havana siege losses, and criticizes Democratic press for political bias while condemning copperhead rhetoric and political wicks.
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Havana
Campaizalas
Cuba
Where Are They At on Power Toward Island Colonies
A fragment notes that several prominent Ponacratic Teiers once vocal about U S policy toward Spanish colonies have since changed tone. They now press friends that they are reserving their opinions rather than taking a public stance.
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Powey
United States
Spain
106000 Would Respond to 100000 Volunteers Call
A wartime note asks how many men would answer if President Meinley called for 100000 volunteers. The piece asserts Americans have not been frightened from their patriotic duty by copperhead rot and pledges vigorous response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
William McKintey
Boston Tobe
Meinley
Shafter Claims Prisoner Victory Amid Criticism
General Shafter says with at most 18 900 men on the line he captured 27 000 prisoners while Democratic papers denounce his campaign as a failure and an awful example of neglect and incompetency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
American Strength and War Readiness in National Spirit
A long list of statements emphasizing the United States’ military readiness, education, naval strength, and national character. It praises American shipyards ordnance and armor production, calls for unity across regions, and notes enlistment challenges. Includes a shark-stomach anecdote and a Shakspeare joke.
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George Washington
Vigzeaya
United States
War Department
Clelom
Pever
Loreiza
Tournal
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Porte Rien
Anniston
Edwateville
Ala
Lexington
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Rough Riders
Cube
Denby
McWinley
Ian Dear
Fryer
Thaltimore
Miranda
Corregidor Island
Manila Harbor
Toledo
Chi
Misa Lizzie Drumm
William Afc Millan
Repiblicans
Henry R. Wolcott
George F. Lounsbery
John Addison Porter
Frank W. Rollins
Concord
New Flampeshire
Willinm McWinkly
Tedriot
Lis
William Meinley
Willian
Tinley
Iowa
Shaw
Nicaragua
Republican Party of
Popo
Sioux City Journal
Natal
Salt River
Walenti
United States’ Senate
Oregon
Tere
Ige
Whart
Harald
Delaware Bay
Fishing Creek
Bowlah Bate
Miss Bate
Misa Hatels
State Normal School
Trenton
Philadelphia Record
Darwin
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