Doings of the Week summary of global events
Washington reports a suppression of the Guatemalan revolt and peace is restored. A major fire in Bismarck, North Dakota causes estimated losses of 600000 to 750000 with insurance up to 250000. Spain strengthens Gibraltar defenses while Cuban forces near Holguin push forward. A deadly shooting occurs in Central City South Dakota. An explosion at Truckee California burns freight cars and snowsheds. Spaniards at Cape San Juan clash with U S sailors. fatalities reported. The U S accepts parole for detained Spanish naval prisoners. A Blaine bust is placed in Augusta Maine. Hawaii’s governor to be Dole per Senator Morgan. Derelict ships threaten navigation near San Francisco. General Miles advances in Puerto Rico toward San Juan awaiting orders from Washington.
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Rumors and Updates From Global and Pacific Fronts
Reports claim Blanco escaped Havana while General Miles keeps Porto Rico troops until peace talks end. The O R N Co plans a Spokane steamer on Snake River. Manila activity and a Manila fall rumor circulate in London. A Seattle Honolulu line opens with first voyage on the 25th. Shenanigans unfold around Canby tornado, Pine creek gold, and Canby damage.
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Porto Rico
Spokane
Snake River
Parting Shot as Havana Batteries Fire on U S Ships
In Key West and Boston dispatches dated August 16 1900 the San Francisco Miantonomoh and Silvia are fired on by Morro batteries near Havana. One shell tears a hole in the San Francisco stern but Commodore Howell is unharmed. The Silvia delivers documents to Havana and returns to sea.
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Spain in Mourning as Loss of Colonies Shocks Nation
London reports Madrid's reaction to the protocol with the United States. The public mourns the end of Spain's colonial empire and its fall to a secondary power, while newspapers in Madrid debate the peace terms and their impact on volunteers in Havana and the future of the country.
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Invasion Force to Porto Rico Stated at Five Thousand
The report assigns an invasion force of 5 000 to Porto Rico’s seizure. Artillery concentrates in the Northern Sierra of Spain amid Carlist fears. A first class battleship, likely the Oregon, may reinforce Admiral Dewey at Manila as Governor Pingres of Michigan campaigns to establish republics in Spain’s colonies under U S guardianship.
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Death in a cloudburst near Beach Creek Tennessee
Knoxville reports a devastating cloudburst near Beach Creek 15 miles north of Rogersville killing at least 20 people. The Figan family perished except William Figan who survived. John Arnold and Samuel Slenry with his wife are also reported missing. News notes widespread destruction, interrupted communications, and ongoing search efforts.
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Protocol Signed Ends War With Spain Across Washington
Secretary Day and M Cambon signed a protocol at the White House ending hostilities between the United States and Spain. President McKinley issued a proclamation suspending all military actions and directing commanders to halt further combat activities.
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Hostilities suspended by orders to U S commanders
Washington Aug 15 The president directs Merritt Miles and Shafter to suspend hostilities in the Philippines Cuba and Puerto Rico and to begin peace negotiations. Navies are to cease blockades and assemble vessels while Dewey and Schley receive orders to adjust movements and notify blockading squadrons. McKinley receives nationwide congratulations.
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Peace news halts advance of American army in Porto Rico
Ponce Porto Rico August 16 The peace news stops all forward movement of the American army in Porto Rico General Wilson stays at Coamo and General Fihnean at Mayagues General Henry at Utoado will return to Adjuntas and General Brooke after Guayama will return to that town General Miles awaits the arrival at Bay Juan of the peace commissioners
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Secretary Day outlines provisions of protocol on Cuba and islands
Secretary Day released a statement detailing the protocol: Spain will relinquish sovereignty over Cuba Porto Rico and other Spanish West Indies and an island in the Ladrones to be selected by the United States shall be ceded to the United States Cuba Porto Rico and other Spanish islands in the West Indies shall be immediately evacuated.
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War ends as British papers hail peace
London papers express gratification that the war is ended and note the protocol leaves America's hardest problems unresolved. The Times calls it a real peace and says it is not a violation of neutrality to celebrate America's success.
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