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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1898
Page
5
The Lamar Colorado Register prints a column of varied reflections on war politics education and national policy. It touches on democracy candidacy and the Monroe doctrine while weaving in humor about war worth and moral suasion.
Admiral Cervera expresses deep gratitude for the courtesies shown by his captors and the official care extended to his sailors. He notes America's big heart and recalls Gloucester aiding his wrecked flagship Maria Teresa, with executive officer Lieut. L. P. Huse refusing to withdraw until all wounded were rescued.
A swift steamer carried Washington’s orders to Admiral Dewey and General Merritt to suspend hostilities and notify Manila that a peace protocol has been signed. Hong Kong officials praised Consul Wildman for expediting the dispatch and a typhoon delayed ships bound for Manila. The junta in the Philippines greets American occupation as an exemplar, with fears about German and Japanese ambitions.
Senor Palma head of the Cuban Junta reports to Santiago that the Cuban provisional government accepts the August 1 armistice and urges the United States to instruct Cuban forces to suspend hostilities. Meikelsohn says Palma seeks fast vessels to contact troops, deliver food, and push for prisoner releases as peace plans advance.
Commodore Howell orders the North Cuban coast blockading squadron home after the President's suspension of hostilities. The San Francisco arrived at Key West with the commodore aboard, bearing minor hull damage. Other vessels proceed to Norfolk or Tampa as the fleet parts for renewal.
Washington notes the August 12 protocol signed by William Day and Jules Cambon, suspending hostilities and guiding peace talks. McKinley proclaims US suspension orders to naval and military commands, with dispatches sent to Sampson and Merritt and formal protocol copies exchanged at the White House.
Washington reports the protocol on peace with Spain requires Spain to relinquish sovereignty over Cuba, cede Porto Rico and other islands, allow U.S. control of Manila pending treaty terms, evacuate Cuba and Puerto Rico with evacuation details arranged by commissioners, and set up a peace treaty with up to five commissioners from each side. The protocol, prepared by Secretary Day, calls for hostilities to pause and meetings in Paris by October 1.
Washington announces removal of wartime government restraints on cable communication effective tomorrow. The move ends most censorship measures and allows free transmission of news and information across channels.
A fragmented article discusses claims of cannibalism percentages in various cultures and notes a surge in gold production from South Africa and Australia. It mentions a tonic promising digestion relief and liver health, and briefly references praise for troops amid a chaotic mix of unrelated text.
The article reports a town discussion about safety measures and child care under a new plan called Castoria. It notes parental roles and possible government actions, with mentions of a public ballet and a free purchase price of two dollars for certain items.
Fragmentary notice repeats names and prices for products and rail rates. The garbled text mentions Walt, Caterrh Core, Lamamption, and Cosmo Buttermilk Toilet, then references reduced Union Pacific fares to Indianapolis and Denver, with mentions of special rates and destinations.
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