Otto von Bismarck dead a brief European shock
Berlin reports the ex chancellor Prince Otto von Bismarck died just before 11 o clock Saturday night after a long illness described as neuralgia of the face and inflammation of the veins. He suffered chronic pain yet remained mentally acute through his final days with family, newspapers noting his iron fortitude.
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War News In Brief From The Front
Bread riots reported in Havana. Minnesota and South Dakota troops sail for Manila. Last of Gen Brooke’s Puerto Rican expedition sails. Spain may fight on if the Philippines remain under American control. The president and cabinet consider cession of Puerto Rico and coaling stations and Cuban independence recognition. Ponce surrenders to Gen Miles, troops to San Juan after path clear. Davis of the Dixie wins port capture. a joint Hispano American commission proposed. French ambassador meeting with McKinley.
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McKinley Eyes Extra Session To Sustain Army Plan
Washington reports President McKinley will call an extra Congress session once Spain accepts peace terms. The move aims to keep a large volunteer force intact after the war ends to deploy about 50,000 to Cuba, 30,000 to the Philippines, and 20,000 to Porto Rico, with only 27,000 regulars remaining.
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