25 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1898
Page
1
The piece blends coastal marriage notes with sharp political column drift, listing Roosevelt, Lee, and local candidates. It tracks imperial stance, party rifts, Arizona statehood, Cuban policy, and education book controversy, while sprinkling local figures like Governor Murphy and Col. Wilson amid debates on taxes, roads, and trade.
The letter from Chaplain Brown of the Rough Riders recounts campaign experiences at Santiago, Marines and Spanish actions, Monro Doctrine stance, U S industrial growth, Morro Castle usefulness, and Cuban conditions. It notes Phoenix population growth, salvage claims on a Spanish cruiser, and Roosevelt era exploits while criticizing Cuban rebels and climate challenges.
From Ecuador an American letter writer describes life near Grapato Quito area noting travel by mule horses and water carriers Indian labor and their wages, climate warmer near equator, bands and fiestas, church performances with a chicken dunking ceremony, abundant flowers and local markets. He mentions hospitality from officials and cordial relations with Alfaro cabinet members.
Timeline of decisive actions from February to August during the Spanish American War, listing battles, bombardments, expeditions, and declarations. Notable items include the Maine explosion, Dewey’s victory at Manila, battles at Santiago, Guantanamo, Caney, Cienfuegos, and the eventual peace terms announced in August. In addition, a color sergeant’s letter from the Rough Riders recounts the flag’s history at Santiago de Cuba.
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