United States to pursue Luzon retention in peace talks
Washington dispatch reports the American peace commission will press for keeping Luzon under U S control while negotiating Philippines policy. The joint commission in Paris may take four weeks to prepare, with Cuba and Puerto Rico excluded except incidentally. Generals Wheeler and others trigger debate on possible further demands as events evolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Peace Commission
Paris
Luzon
Philippines
Cuba
United States
Philippine
Maanila Bay
Arvite
Corregidor Islands
Joint Commission
Wheelers
Oxegen
Dewey
Manila
Two Ships to Aid Dewey Headed for the Philippines
Washington prepares for trouble in the Philippines sending the Oregon and Iowa to the Pacific ostensibly bound for Honolulu to reinforce Admiral Dewey if needed. The move signals concern over Aguinaldo and possible foreign complications including German intrigues and potential coaling station disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Philippines
Washington
Iowa
Pacific
Honolulu
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Germany
Spain
Peace Commissions
Anuy
America
War Department ends need for more volunteers
War Department announces muster out of volunteers is complete with 96 000 already discharged while calls for further culling face strong pressure. Officials emphasize morale and Philippine situation over Cuba or Porto Rico as 109 000 were to be mustered initially. Brevet commissions sought for distinguished conduct in presence of the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Brent
Philippine
Cuba
Porto Rico
Army Corps
Adjutant General
Wu Amy
Havana
Spanish Commission Advances Evacuation of Cuba
Washington dispatch notes efforts to evacuate Cuba amid tensions with Germany. It cites the Oregon and Town sending to Honolulu as a measure of naval readiness and resistance to interference, while discussing cost for officer caps and buttons. It mentions Vizcaya and Cristobal Colon market prices rising and details a pneumatic gun project by Dickson Manufacturing for government use, describing its 50 foot segments, 13 inch bore, 2700 yard range, and 610 pound projectiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Oregon
Honolulu
Pneumetic Guna
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Scranton
Shafter submits official report on Santiago campaign
Major General Shafter has handed to the adjutant general of the army his official report of the operation leading to the capture of Santiago. He compiles the campaign from brigade and division commanders and provides a valuable composite of minor reports with substantial original material from the commanding general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Army
Washington
Santiago
PRESIDENTS DIFFICULTY IN PICKING INQUIRY PANEL
President McKinley struggles to assemble a nine member inquiry commission on wartime treatment of the American seller. White House officials withhold names and report that War Secretaries Lincoln and Lamont and General Gordon and Senator Manderson have declined or are unable to serve due to health or business. James A. Sexton and Daniel Gillman are reported to have accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Ito
White House
Robert T. Lincoln
Daniel 8.Lamont
John B. Gordon
Charley F. Manderson
James A. Sexton
Schills
G. A
Daniel O. Gillman
Johns Hopkins University
Spaniards urged to hurry from island as duties stay
Critics in the United States say Madrid aims to retain Cuban customs duties longer than desired, prompting calls for strong government action to accelerate Spaniards’ removal from the island. The issue dominates merchant sentiment as efforts to speed evacuation gain support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Historical Souvenirs and War News in Spanish American War Context
The piece notes bullion dealers offering the Infanta Maria Teresa loot as historical souvenirs at a premium, despite tarnish from fire and water. It reports fever among troops at Ponce, Porto Rico with one death and four cases admitted, plus censorship blocking cables. It mentions Cortes delays, war cost estimates, and the American-Spanish commission meeting in Havana to set Cuba terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infanta Maria Teresa
Ponce
Porto Rico
Stasion
Havana
Cuba
Gomez Resigns as Cuban Army Chief in Cuba
A report from a trusted source claims Maximo Gomez has resigned as general in chief of the Cuban forces and that the Camaguey government has accepted the resignation. The move stems from opposition to American occupation of Santiago province and Gomez’s stand for full independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latytun
Santiago de Cuba
Maximo Gomez
Camaguey
Gomez
Santiago
Gomeyo
Guba
Cxbang
News of the Troops Leave Camp Thomas and Montauk
The Second Kentucky and the Second Arkansas depart Camp Thomas while transports carry Shatter's Cuba battalion. Regulars head to Fort Leavenworth and Fort Snerling, with many hospital stays and reassignment to Anniston and Montauk. The Vigilancia sails from Santiago with 320 aboard, and Roosevelt receives a bronze Bucking Broncho during the Camp Wikoff mustering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Arkansas
Camp Thomas
Vigilancia
Shatter
Cuba
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
New York City
Fort Snerling
Minn
Chickamauga
Chicago
Gallant Fourth
Fort Sheridan
Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
Camp Douglas
All Sumer
Anniston
Ala
Roumaris
Chester
Berlin
Mohawk
Misspi
Montauk
Camp Wikoff
Col. Kimball
Relier
Montauk Point
Boston
Greely Cottage
Seavey’s Island
Rome
Minnesota
Chitego
Fifth Tinois
Jacksonville
New York
Brooklyn
Shinnecock
Tllinois
Porto Rico
Weehawken
N. J
Manitoba
Ponce
Sixteenth
Pennsylvania Regiment
Fort Porter
Port Columbus
Columbus
Ohio
Plattsburg
Philadelphia
United States
Mississippi
Saratoga
Santiago
Signal
Vigilxneia
Rough Riders
European events and assassinations spark global reaction
A wide array of clips reflects unrest and political shocks. Reports discuss disarmament debates, a French crisis around Henry and Dreyfus, the Empress Elizabeth assassination, and anarchist violence, with varied commentary from multiple papers. Leaders and nations face upheaval as responses unfold.
Ultimatum to the Sultan demands prompt demdnity
The New York Tribune and New York World quote strong warnings to the Porte that demnity must be paid promptly for Armenian massacres. President McKinley backs compensation for American missionaries and merchants harmed while Armenian massacres continued. The Philadelphia Record notes the Navy at liberty ready to enforce just claims if redress is denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Col
Henry
Miliey -Honor
New York Mail
Es Feance
Brooklin Eagle
Cat
Buffalo Express
Esterhazy
Hennry
French War Office
Philadelphia Record
Gol. Henry
Gen. Boisdeffre
Dreyfus
Hartford Couvent
New York Tribune
Turkey
New York World
McKinley
York
Chicago Tribune
Armenia Sinat
Eberty
Philadelphia
Crete Crisis Sparks Old European Question Now
A collage of 19th century press voices debates Crete and the Sick Man of Europe, contrasting British strategy and American methods in Cuba with calls for pacification and warnings of religious passions and bloodshed. The mix cites the Brooklyn Standard Union, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Syracuse Post, and Syracuse papers, reflecting wartime diplomacy and continental power struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
England
Kitchener
Sycacuae Standard
Europe
Brooklyn Standard- Union
Cuba
St. Louis
Globe-Democratice
Mmey
Uti
Syracuse Post
Questions at Issue in American Canadian Disputes
The report outlines proposed compromises by both nations to the joint commission at Quebec. It covers boundary questions Alaska and the Northwest, wrecks and sabrage on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence, naval fights, seal fisheries, Canadian rail freight privilege, labor laws, Esheries dispute, canal use by American ships, and extradition treaty amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Queeveraltani
Borh
Alaska
Northtrest
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Milite
Canada
United States
North Pacific
Congress of the
Commission
Chicago Board of Trade
Canadian
Election Year Focus Shapes State and National Power
The piece surveys upcoming state elections across many states including Rhode Island Oregon Alabama Arkansas Vermont and New Hampshire noting governors legislatures and Thirties US senators to be chosen. It discusses how these results will influence the next Congress and the handling of territories and war outcomes. It also touches on Republican and Democratic candidacies in Nevada Colorado Connecticut and Vermont and the broader political stakes tied to the postwar landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Dispatch
Francis Joseph
Kansag City Journal
Elizabet
Angtiiz
Geneve
Buffalo Courier
Minneapolis Tribune
Universal Brotherhood of War
Washington Post
Rhode Island
Oregon
Alabama
Arkansas
Vermont
Meine
New Peneylvania
Texas
Massachusetts
New Jersebraska
Colorado
Connecticut
Hampshire
South Dakota
Carolina
Indiana
New Jersey
Minnesota
Tennessee
California
Virginia
Maryland
Nebraska
West Virginia
Connectcut
Maine
Tink
Washington
Misppi
Rhale Island
North Dakota
Florida
Wyoming
Nevada
Ohio
Legitamares
United States Senate
Hoge of Representatives
United States
Wir
William McMillan
Heary R. Wolcott
George F. Lonnaberg
John Addison Porter
Thurston
Cincinnati
Cuba
Philippines
Senate
House
Diane Vrais
Nevake
W. Toléos
Concord
New Hampshire
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Hegard- Sing Philippines
Gregor
Pando
Snel
Seaver’s Island
Portsmouth
N. H
Vizcaya
Cristobel Colon
Drapael Capac
Unas Santen
Cortes
Peace Commission
Nary
Puese Ee
Cleveland Plain Center
Sons of Mars
Sons of Guns
Boston Globe
Memphis
Philadelphia Times
Clara Barton
Elslifa
Admiral Dewer
Kansas City Journal
Agsingldg
Jaudertz
Elizabeth
Des Moines
Miles, Shafter
Merritt
Susger
Admiralsewer
Sampson
Sarai
Piilippine
Manila Bay
Seezo
Dewer
Secretary of War
Tropps
Heeslar
Cate
Humshire
Lexington
MacHinney
Cabinet and Peace Commission
Dewby
Arc
State Department
Department
Cxar
Dyer
Baltimers
Mir
Core Toyitor Estind
Manila Harbor
Vitado
Lizzie Dean
Indy
Aie
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