Port of Puerto Rico under the new dispensation
Fragmentary text discusses Puerto Rico July events and U S forces landings, noting proclamation effects on status, trade, and loyalty. Mentions General Miles, the 1898 siege era, and shifting attitudes among residents toward American sovereignty and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torin
Rico
United States
Mies
Weiss
Eouth
Lee
Ibasinuck
Ian
Alfrmno
America
Fentising
Ing Gerverios
Hittie
Mises
Heaih
Poses
San Juan
New Orleans
How Natives View Free Trade in Puerto Rico
A historical account traces the transfer of authority to American control in Puerto Rico, noting the early military governors and the move toward civil government. It highlights native resistance to tariff imposition, calls for territorial autonomy, and the mixed expectations of Portoricains regarding independence and long-term status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Supreme Court
Hye
Faust
Spanien
Porto Hive
Thie Island
Uncle Sam
Porto Rico
Porto
Shiloh
James L Bathurst
Bon Juin
Port Rico Act Viewed Through American Lens
An American resident in Porto Rico defends the Foraker act, arguing it provides government funds and a path to self taxation, while noting lingering discontent. The writer emphasizes differences between Americans and Puerto Ricans, praising justice done and improved governance despite some faults and language barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Legislative Assembly of
United States
McKinley
Spain
Porto Ice
Home of Thomas Hardy explored by visitor in Dorchester
An American correspondent recounts his visit to Dorchester to meet Thomas Hardy, describing Hardy in his Max Gate home, his life, and the surrounding landscape. The piece reflects on Hardy’s character, his ties to Wessex, and the rural setting that inspired his novels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Tom Hardy
Egbert Swyntyn
Dorchester
England
London
Wences
West
Saxony
Hardy
Egbert
Enginnt
Tims
Tina
Jan Cogges
Gabriel Oak
Bhieba
Aardy
Thomas Hardy
J.B
Foveal Guhlaner
Tom Aardshaw
bin Hwoks
Max Gate
Amber
Mr. Hardy
Lanion For & Monte
Teoma
Ising Edward
Prince of Wales
Tome
Blark
Kees
Kipling
Rudyard Wipting
Armerica
Kinling
Batanow
Thie Sina
Theo Geveror
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Lenity
San Jun
John H. Brooke
Dolce Far Niente
George 5
Davia
Henry
Belos
Insular
Brooks
Guy W. Henry
Wass Hur
San Juan and
Balace
Nsere
Dorect
Elie
Fla
Dlendon
United Kingdom
France
Edward Vila Ott Treasrer
Windsor
Lord Sackville
Knole Park
Kent
Highclere
Earl of Carharven
Hampatire
Charles
Cottage Hospital
Moreton-in-the-Mareh
Lancashire
Windsor Castle
Venethin
Benias Gol
South Kenvington
Heringspatam
Vierum
Nikita
Munteumugrs
Jenes
Balkans
Deke Stephen of
Herzenevime
Nex Bale
Munlardys Heme
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