End of War Protocol Signed by Day and Cambon
The protocol, signed at 4:23 p.m., outlines Spain relinquishing sovereignty over Cuba and ceding Porto Rico and other West Indies lands to the United States. It sets up two peace and military commissions and calls for evacuation and treaty talks in Paris and Havana, while detailing Manila occupation and mine removal. The piece also recounts a fierce battle with Spanish forces, where American troops held firm and inflicted heavier losses on the Spaniards.
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Washington
State Day
United States
M. Cambon
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indies
Ladrones
Manila
Marana
San Juan
Parie
Secretary Day
Peace Commission
Parise
Military Commission
Havana
Manila City
Beating Night in the Mountains and Local Changes
The Montezuma Journal editor Thomas samples a new drink and drafts a poetic note about a luminous mountain night. Beesley directs a choir and orchestra for an upcoming sacred concert. Leo Singleton leaves Louisa Garif’s employment for Merrihew's drug store.
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Thomas
Montezuma Journal
Leo Singleton
Louisa Garif
Merrihew
Clore
Battle at Cape San Juan updates from Porto Rico
The Herald reports a two hour pre-dawn clash at Cape San Juan on August 10. Fourty U S soldiers led by Lieut Atwater and engineers defend the lighthouse against about one hundred Spaniards. Shells from Amphitrite Cincinnati and Leyden drive back the attackers. Refugees say one hundred Spaniards were killed. William H Boardman of the Amphitrite wounded in the lighthouse.
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New York
the Herald
Cape San Juan
Porto Rico
Fourty
Lieut
Atwater
Jenkins
Brownson
Gunner Campbell
Amphitrite
Cincinnati
Leyden
William H. Boardman
The
Lawrence
Mass
Naval Academy
Tle
Bicycle ice cream freezer in Manchester study
A Manchester confectioner adapts a stationary bicycle to power an ice cream freezer. A boy pedals the machine and the chain drives the freezer, producing seven gallons of ice cream in twenty minutes. The inventor enjoys the setup and imagines freedom from police interference.
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Manchester
England
Haw
Admiral Dewey Captured Manila on Sunday
This morning's reports say Admiral Dewey seized Manila on Sunday, marking a decisive action in the ongoing conflict and signaling a strategic victory for the American forces.
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Admiral Dewey
Manila
Omaha Exposition Promises Enchanted City of Wonder
The article urges readers to visit the Trans Mississippin Exposition in Omaha as a must see after the World’s Fair. It extols the imperial city feel from the Missouri overlook to the Court of Honor, foreign pavilions, and night illumination. It also notes Engraver Ingalla’s return to the Ogden factory and farm crop preparations, beet analysis, and factory timelines for sugar production.
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Omaha
Omahs
Lake Michiges
Exposition
Peter
Missouri
Imperial City
Lagoon
Beet Sugar Industry Outlined in 1897 Bulletin
Government bulletin by Division of Chemistry chief H W Wiley reviews U S beet sugar production. Richest beets grown on irrigated land in the far West, though irrigation costs and labor scarcity may curb output. Wisconsin leads with two projected factories. New York and Michigan shown strong potential. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio show moderate success. Labor is not scarce in the region with boys performing key hand work. Irrigated western land is deemed best for beets, signaling growth for future farming.
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H. W. Wiley
United States
Wisconsin
New York
Michigan
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
School teachers plan next season's work this week
Teachers meet this week to organize plans for the upcoming season. They discuss curriculum, staffing, and program goals to guide the next phase of the school's activities.
Sugar beet industry display at Omaha Exposition shows factories
In the Government Building an Exposition feature highlights the sugar beet industry for Westerners. The display includes beet products and models, sugar analysis apparatus, seed collection equipment, a map of the sugar beet belt, and photographs of major beet sugar factories.
Peace prospects may ease sugar prices says Willett Gray
The firm Willett & Gray argues that if Spain’s peace is achieved before September, it could lower sugar prices. A peace settlement would boost Cuban sugar exports from December to July and increase US import supplies, potentially transforming world sugar production through Cuba’s duty reductions and future cane cultivation plans.
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Messrs. Willett & Gray
Spain
Cuba
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Austin
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Omaha Exposition
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