Disorders in Porto Rico and Cuban relief efforts
The Washington dispatch reports the Cuban commission detailing camps sites garrisons and supplies as the evacuation of Spaniards may occur sooner. Brooke’s dispatch confirms patrols in Porto Rico with three or four bandits killed, and provisions for starving Cubans are sent from Savannah to Havana Matanzas and other points. Buffalo will replace St Joseph in the Western Baseball League. Edward O Ceneiter dies in a blizzard after drinking. A Montauk visit is deferred with a committee report planned. The anti scalping law is ruled unconstitutional by the New York Court of Appeals.
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Keeley Motor Secrets Alive Despite Manuscript Claim
Philadelphia reports that J Ber man of New York asserts Keeley prepared a 20 page manuscript revealing all Keeley motor secrets. He says the document was in Keeley’s possession and that Lan Thomas the chemist and Charles B will carry forward the work. Also Manila reports word of an expedition ship Vigilanda with Washington Calif volunteers sailing without casualties.
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Gen Garcia Arrives in New York to Address McKinley
Gen Calixto Garcia and Cuban commissioners arrive in New York aboard the Seguranca to outline the assembly's Cuban future plan. They are warmly welcomed by Cubans and plan a Washington visit to brief President McKinley before returning to Cuba. The party advocates American occupation until order is restored.
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Bank closure details prompt Dawes statement
The Comptroller Dawes reports Emporia Bank is solvent yet notes falsified books exceeding 65000 dollars and illegal officer loans around 1650000. examination reveals worsening conditions as First National Bank of Emporia remains closed. Also reports Japan fishermen facing starvation and Aguinaldo's agent vows continued resistance.
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Government Air Line to Tie Kansas City to San Diego
Gen James Longstreet, railroad commissioner, urges a government built and operated double track route from Kansas City to San Diego by air line. The plan would form the shortest Pacific coastal link and boost trade with hawaiian and Philippine possessions. He notes bond maturities and ongoing improvements on Union Pacific and other lines, urging repayment and expansion under new trade realities.
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Filipinos seek damages claim before president in Washington
In San Francisco on November 22 a group of prominent Filipinos now en route from Manila to Washington announce their purpose to present large damages claims before the president and cabinet. They say the damages arose from the recent war with Spain and an attempt to recoup compensation.
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Peace talks with Spain not broken off says Paris report
Paris reports disputed a faulted claim that the Spanish peace commission ended negotiations after the US ultimatum. The two sides met in joint session, with the US demanding full cession of the Philippine archipelago for 20 million dollars. The US seeks open doors for commerce and a naval base while reserving arbitration on article III.
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Insurgents in Control in Panay and Negros
Admiral Dewey reports from Manila that Panay is in insurgent hands except for Tolio held by four Spanish troops, with all foreign residents seeking American protection. Negros has declared independence and seeks American protectorate. Charleston and Concord arrived from Iloilo to verify reports.
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Camps chosen for Spanish American War sites listed
Washington reports the adjutant general's statement on camp sites for the war. Miles placed camps at Chickamauga Fernandina Miami and Camp Alger. Lee chose Jacksonville Merriam Camp Merritt. Tampa camp was not permanent and troops went there for embarkation. Ex Queen Liliuokalani arrives aboard the Coptic amid questions on restoring crown lands valued around 4 million dollars.
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Open Door and peace talks prompt Spain treaty prediction
Washington expects Spain to sign a peace treaty within two weeks, yielding colonial holdings to the United States. Officials say Madrid’s commission may resist money offers or cede the Philippines, while Paris dispatches hint at complex negotiations. Open Door policy in the Pacific gains praise in London papers amid comments on Cuba. Capt. Gen. Blanco laments Cuba’s loss in a letter to Senator Tinlado.
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Indian chiefs reach St. Louis to claim Chero teau strip lands
Oshbee chief of the Arapahoe Wolfe Robe Little Chief and Alle Rune Cheyenne chiefs arrived from Indian territory en route to Washington to press a claim to 4 500 000 acres of land on the Che roteau strip valued at 9 000 000 dollars.
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