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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
1
A historical data snippet lists territories and figures: Cuba 41,655 square miles, Porto Rico 3,670 square miles, Philippines 114,326 population 1,631,000 with other counts 806,700 and 7,000,000. The fragment reflects imperial losses and demographic figures.
Washington August 15 The signed protocol by Secretary Day and Ambassador Cambon details Spain relinquishing sovereignty over Cuba Porto Rico and other West Indies islands to the United States. It calls for immediate evacuation and for commissions to arrange evacuation and peace treaty talks meeting in Paris by October 1 with hostilities to be suspended.
The London Times predicts a real peace after the war and expects Cuba to enjoy prosperity and stability in twenty years. It notes the protocol leaves hard problems for America and expresses satisfaction with America’s victory.
The USS Philadelphia arrived at Honolulu with Admiral Miller and staff to discuss raising the American flag over the Hawaiian Islands. He will confer with Minister Sewall and no decision on the program will be made until the commission arrives on the 17th. A conference with the Hawaiian government was set for this afternoon.
London Aug 12 Madrid correspondent for The Times reports that the idea a cabinet should resign has little support among those guarding the country's interests. The notion comes from self interested parliamentary freethinkers seeking office with limited backing in the cortes.
United States to fund a million dollar expenditure after conclusion reached at a conference of allied leaders held in Santiago. The decision reflects coordinated policy steps with Cuban insurgent groups and allied nations.
American forces capture Manila after a brief bombardment sustaining little damage to the city proper. Secrecy is emphasized as authorities report the seizure with restrained claims amid ongoing operations.
Reports from Sant Tiago and Hong Kong describe a secret palace meeting where General Garcia attended as Cuban leaders discuss disbanding the Cuban army with US aid. The plan, costing about 1 million dollars, aims to restore prosperity by ending raids and burning incidents crippling agriculture.
News of peace stops forward movement of the American army in Porto Rico. Generals Wilson Schwan Henry Brooke remain at their posts while Miles waits for peace commissioners arrival at San Juan. Soldiers welcome news though some regret halted hostilities in the campaign.
Washington reports earnest consideration of Cuba, Porto Rico, and Spanish West Indies reconstruction in official circles. General Fitzhugh Lee and Acting Secretary Allen met the president to discuss Cuban affairs. Lee hinted at possible appointment as Cuban military commissioner. Navy to arrange ships for Havana harbor review and protection, with up to 45 000 troops for occupation, 25 000 near Havana, and strategic points like Matanzas. Properly governed Cuba projected to have a strong commercial future aided by American capital and vigor.
Washington officials show no surprise at Consul Wildman’s dispatch on Manila. Dewey and Merritt aim to force surrender with a sea and land attack if refused. Madrid dispatch confirms portions, rumor says General Augustin fled Manila. officials mock his perceived cowardice.
General Wilson moved Lancaster's battery to the front near Coamo Porto Rico to shell strong Spanish positions guarding a mountain pass. The engagement saw intense artillery and Mauser fire, with casualties including Corporal Swanson and others. Spanish infantry asked for surrender as peace negotiations neared.
El Pais suspended after publishing the protocol text with mourning borders. Maprio reports Spain without colonies as a third rate power while El Imparcial, El Nacion, El Liberal, El Globo, El Tiempo echo varied lacks and hopes on peace with the United States, noting a new European chapter.
Rumor spreads that Manila surrendered after bombardment on the outskirts. German consul notes bombardment of outskirts with no city damage. Augusti and Dewey tied to the claim as Spaniards allegedly hoisted a white flag. Augusti reportedly fled to the Kaiserin Augusta.
J. H. Calvert, returning to Seattle, reports a major stampede from Lake Bennett toward Big Taku, about eighty miles inland. The rush began after rumors that gold in the pan yielded two to six dollars, spurring a swift inland exodus.
Maprio Aug 16 The governors general of Cuba and Porto Rico announced receipt of the news that hostilities between the United States and Spain are suspended and that orders are to be carried out.
Maprio Aug 16 reports Duke Almodovar de Rio minister of foreign affairs asked French ambassador M Patenotre to convey Spain’s thanks to Paris for France’s good offices in securing the earliest possible signature of a peace protocol with the United States.
Knoxville reports a Hawkins county cloudburst far deadlier than first feared. Initial tallies of 20 dead rise to an estimated 82 victims as flood damage and crop losses mount. News notes that the disaster struck last Friday morning with extensive impact on the rural area.
A passenger train and a freight train collided near Ponte Decimo, Genoa on August 15. Nine people were killed and 40 seriously injured in the accident, with emergency responders rushing to the scene to aid the victims.
Maprio Aug 16 The city was patrolled by police during the night but perfect tranquillity prevails. The publication of the protocol produced keen disappointment where it refers to the Philippines where it was hoped that Spain would preserve her sovereignty intact.
A Marinette report to The Journal states Private La Duke of the Second Wisconsin regiment shot and killed Private Stafford of the regular army in a Ponce saloon. He was court martialed August 8, found guilty, and executed by firing squad on August 4, at Porto Rico.
Melbourne reports the American bark C. O. Funk, outbound from Tacoma to Melbourne, wrecked on Flinders Island Tasmania. Eleven sailors died, with others missing or rescued amid the disaster.
General Fitzhugh Lee, commanding the seventh army corps at Jacksonville, has reached Washington in response to telegraphic orders from the secretary of war.
Navy officers order immediate halt to all combat actions the blockade of Cuba and Porto Rico is lifted and ships are directed to return to their home ports. Multiple fleets receive the directive signaling potential shift in wartime posture and deployment.
Washington reports that following the presidents proclamation suspending hostilities naval commanders in the United States Cuba and the Philippines received orders to implement the directives. Sampson at Santiago is to suspend all hostilities raise the blockade of Porto Rico and assemble ships at Key West while sending vessels toward Tompkinsville. Remey is to cease hostilities send a vessel around Cuba to notify the blockading squadron the blockade is raised and Schley aboard Brooklyn will move north.
Cuiiaco August 15 Levi Z Leiter mortgaged two parcels of real estate for 1 000 000 dollars to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company. This increases Leiter borrowed from the insurer to 3 000 000 dollars.
Mary L Cummings of North Brookfield Massachusetts describes a year of catarrh stomach pain and fluctuating appetite before using Hood's Sarsaparilla. She reports gradual improvement, regained strength, and credits the remedy with restoring health. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier sold by druggists at 1 dollar, six for five.
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