Suez Canal Seen as Great Engineering Feat Yet Lacking Locks
A historic overview describes the Suez Canal as a monumental engineering achievement connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas. It notes the canal’s length about 100 statute miles formed by dredging, its deep passages for ships, and the logistical operations run from Ter i, with up to forty ships in the canal simultaneously. The piece highlights the canal’s completion, its use by British and other nations, and the shift of control from French to British influence, along with the line about electric lighting for night transit.
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Camara
Spain
Gate Canal
Mediterranean
Hed
Peparcel
Laske
Red Sea
Waler al Hee
Isthmae
Teri
maRere
Terreplein
Intervila
Tive
France
Sumaet
Luce
Said
Ital
Great Britain
Union Pact links Pacific lines to western cities
The Direct Line to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland runs via the Union Pact. It offers Pullman Palace Cars Sleeping and Dining services with full timetable details and agent contacts. Depot agent G Foutton is listed.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Thene Pacific
Inc Western
Fpirman Palace
Pullman
Foutton
Proclamation on U S Governance of Cuba After War
The document outlines McKinley administration policy for Santiago de Cuba after military occupation. It emphasizes protective rights for inhabitants, maintenance of private rights and property, and limited disruption of existing institutions while establishing U S political authority and guiding conduct for military leaders.
Island of Porto Rico described in a 19th century overview
The article details Porto Rico as the fourth West Indian island, about 90 miles by 38, with dependencies and a 3530 square mile area. It notes a population near 1.6 million, a fertile landscape, mountain spine, and summer heat tempered by sea breezes. Insurrection since 1520, last outbreak before the current war with Spain. San Juan as capital, Ponce the largest city, and most inhabitants favor annexation to the United States.
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Porto Rico
West India Islands
Haiti
Virgin Island
Spain
San Juan
Ponce
United States
Occupation Rules for Cuba Under U S Military Authority
The document outlines how the military occupant may manage state property and revenues in Cuba during occupation. Public funds and movable government property may be used by the occupier. essential public works and archives should be protected unless military necessity demands otherwise. Private property may be seized only under specified conditions and payments made when possible. Taxes become military revenue unless alternate rates are imposed, with funds used to pay government expenses and army costs. Ports may permit neutral trade with war materials taxed at duties. Signed by William McKinley and H. Corbin as Adjutant General.
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Washington
McKinkey
Santiago de Cub
The
United
Alger
Genera Corbin
Shafter
Santiago
Reperta
Unerad Shafer Dan
United States
Cubs
Terreo G
Adjutant General's
Unea
Washin
Santiago de Cuba
Sundaza
Seige Temmitery
Thias
Chaba
Ohares
Corypaninn
Ita
Jude
Cuba
William McKinley
Corbin
Carl Marr Bretping and the Milwaukee painting affair
Chicago dated July 1 reports famed artist Carl Marr Bretping, a noted European gallery exhibitor, entangled in a romance with a Milwaukee woman. After a Munich visit, a supposed engagement led to a scandalous painting titled The Song Lady, which critics praised yet drew dispute over ownership and proceeds.
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Chicago
Carl Marr Bret Ping
Ean Ealierios
Bar Ih
Milwaukee
Receord Hig Bares
Pecnextionemeter
Bedrieved Momp Srelal Suocese
Munich
Pieas
Heand
Sime
Marei
Macy
Milwal
Whone & Fe
London
Mart
Mtunled
Cangutardy
Milwankses
Spaniards Warming Up For Tough War Pressure
Madrid dispatch notes active defense training as authorities push measures linked to indemnity and wartime pretexts. The article hints at tensions over terms, with speculation on Spain facing ruin if terms tighten, reflecting a climate of strained diplomacy.
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Madrid
Pete
Spain
Mr Dooley Sends Word From The Front In Teetering Talk
From the Chicago Journal a Mr Dooley scene shows reflection on war duties and wealth. He argues with Mr Hennessy about who bears sacrifice while industrial magnates profit, citing Mack, Rockefeller, Armour, Morgan, and Rockefeller as symbols of wealth and indifference. A front letter from Terry Donahoe describes San Diego trenches, labor conditions, and Cuban dangers.
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Chicago Journal
Dooley
Hennessy
Terry Donahoe
Mr. Hennessy
Mr. Dooley
San
Mack
D. Rockefeller
Jay Pierpont Morgan
Terry
Trinchea
Sandiago
Ty Kingston
Uncle Martin
Rockefellar
Peter Casey
Mr. Henneery
Mr. Beoley
Heiress Weds A Coachman In Greendale Elopement
Lawrenceburg Indiana July 19 Greendale stirred by elopement of Hiram J Skidmore 44 widower and four children with Ines Mt Garst 17 granddaughter of Colonel Ezra G Hayes prominent county figure. Skidmore was Bauer’s coachman and Miss Garst heiress visited his home daily. Marriage officiated by Rev Wat kins. Miss Garst from Cleveland with late mother and father Jasper Garret in Cleveland business. The bride inherits substantial property. coachman’s wife tale ends oddly with unspoken fortune.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Greendale
Hiram J. Biddmore
Ines Mt Garst
Ezra G. Hayes
Skidmore
Jacob Bauer
Watkins
Guilford
Miss Garet
Cleveland
Jasper Garet
Porto Rico Trade study shows 1896 peak exports and shift
A government report on Porto Rico’s 1896 foreign trade notes a total value of 36,024,120 dollars, the largest on record and over 15 million more than a decade earlier. Sugar and coffee dominate exports to Spain, Cuba, and the United States, with Spain and the United States leading import partners and agricultural goods driving most shipments.
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Washington
Porto Ri
Frank H. Bitchcock
Agricultural Department
Wilson
Spain
West India Island
Porto Rico
Porto Tico
United States
Cuba
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Hiltchcock
East Indies
British East Indies
Austria- Hungary
Belgium
Urusuay
Netherlands
Denmark
Porto Fico
ATLAS
British West Indies
Isis
Hitchcock
Natives Aroused in Porto Rico Threaten Insurrection
Washington reports Porto Rico nears revolt with native population poised to rise after a two week conspiracy and executions of ringleaders. Antonio Mattel, linked to insurgents, has arrived to push a hard line government policy while discussing potential U.S. annexation.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Cuba
Antinio Mattel
Wit
Mattel
United States
Autonomist view on Porto Rico annexation and invasion plan
Port Rico policy advocate believes annexation feasible and outlines a campaign plan. He cites Spanish forces totaling about 6 000 regulars volunteers municipal guards and civil guards and asserts up to 2 000 volunteers may defect to American forces. He favors landing away from San Juan and advancing via inland routes to siege the port.
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Porto Rico
United States
Bir
Mattel
San Juan
San Jun
Disputed metropolitan election law sparks GOP critique
Former governor D B Hill denounces a new metropolitan election district law as a conscious assault on home rule and a tool for partisan gain. He assails sweeping searches, claims unconstitutional overreach, and predicts Democratic unity in response.
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Albank
N. Y
D. B. Hill
New York
City of
Tammuany Hall
Tammany Democrata
Surprising Ofer of a Bankrupt's Cred itor in Chicago
A New York trader arrives in Chicago seeking to buy a bankrupt debtor’s assets on credit. He rents a storefront, stocks a large inventory, and opens for business, while creditors grow uneasy as the debtor offers to liquidate. An eastern creditor has already seized nearly all assets amid a tense public confrontation. The debtor pleads to be allowed to repay, asserting he will honor debts, though the crowd remains wary.
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Chicago
Hicare
Galte
Dolns Galte
Omaha Exposition World's Fair Plan Promoted
June to October grand exposition in United States with lowest fares and quick access via Missouri and Mississippi routes. Reduced excursion rates on through tickets to Denver and Colorado, with tours to Pushin and Denver. Howard Elliott, general manager, Kansas City and Chicago routes.
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United States
Entien Missouri
Ganaha
Allay
Omiba
Awe
Burlington Kimbed
Seeranes Duval
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Phils
Suez Canal
McKinley
Beecham
Island OF
Carl Harr
Eusta Fe
D. B Hill
Ofer
Omaha Exposition
Genetee
Howard Elliott
Mana
Tania
Colorsdoamm
Pushin
Colorado
Sante Fe
H. L. Larsh & CO
Kans
Tele
Great West
Santa Fe
Canron Bros
Jackson
Klauer
Topeka Transfer CO
Kansas Ave
P. Bacon
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