Hawaii Annexation Clears Senate Vote 42 to 27
Washington July 7 the senate approved the resolutions annexing Hawaii by a 42 to 27 vote. President signed the resolutions at seven oclock Thursday, and Admiral Miller was sent to take formal possession in the name of the United States with directions to Minister Sewell.
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Hawaiian Islands
United States
Philadelphia
Hawaii
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Annexation of Hawaii Joint Resolution Passed Senate
The joint resolution for annexation of Hawaii moved from the House under Mr. Newlands of Nevada and passed the House June 15. It was reported favorably to the Senate two days later. The document opens with formal statements recognizing the government of the republic of Hawaii as properly constituted.
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Hawaii
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Republic of Hawaii
Destructive floods strike Steelville and surrounding towns
A water spout near Steelville Crawford County wipes out portions of the town and floods Yadkin creek. Thirteen bodies recovered with more feared. Steelville population about 1100 on the Frisco line. Wires down, courier only. Stanberry reports floods along the valley with several deaths. Oil tanks and railroad tracks damaged. Nodaway river flood surrounds a farmer’s house near Maryville.
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Luther Slough
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Yadkin Creek
Salem
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Stanberry
Isaac Gray
Charles Smith
Bert Vance
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Hawaiian Islands Annexation and Governance Provisions
A historical joint resolution outlines cession of sovereignty to the United States for the Hawaiian Islands and their dependencies. It details governance, land and public property transfer, laws, revenue use for inhabitants, and transitional administration by U.S. presidents until Congress acts. It also mentions customs relations, debt assumption, immigration limits for Chinese, and commission creation to decide further legislation.
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Hawaiian Islands
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Senate
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Hawaiiian Islands
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Republic of Hawki
Flawakian Islands
Tragic Sable Island Collision Sink La Bourgogne
The La Bourgogne with 549 on board sank 60 miles south of Sable Island after a collision with the Cromartyshire in dense fog on July 4. Survivors recount brutal panic and clashes for boats, with only one woman saved from the wreck. The Cromartyshire rescued many and towed the damaged liner into port.
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Secretary Orders Detach Watsons Eastern Squadron
President calls a war council at the White House to review conditions and future plans. Secretary Long orders Admiral Sampson to detach ships to Commodore Watson for a mission to bombard the Spanish coast. The new eastern squadron includes Iowa Oregon Newark Dixie Yankee Yosemite and support vessels.
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Cervera Refuses Harbor Order as Spanish Losses Tarnish
Admiral Cervera, moved from the Gloucester to the Iowa, says he was ordered to leave the harbor but won’t name the source. The naval battle estimate cites 1,200 Spaniards killed and 4,500 captured, in contrast to one American killed and two wounded.
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Dandy
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Jamaica
Gloucester
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Cristobal Colon
Oregon
Brooklyn
New York
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Vizcaya
Rumnor
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Infanta
Alanis Perens
Mirant
Colon
Exchange of Hobson Ends Diplomatic Negotiations
President notified by Gen. Shafter that the Hobson exchange has been completed and is now within American lines. The president expressed deep gratification at the successful outcome of the negotiations as Gen. Shafter confirms Hobson and others are accounted for.
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Dynamite Causes Two Deaths on a Minnesota Farm
A Lakefield Minnesota special reports that on John Neurth's farm six miles southeast of town two men were killed when a dynamite charge exploded while they prepared to use it in a well. George Ralph of Welcome and Peter Vanderbamb of Kansasville Wisconsin died in the blast with remains scattered over a wide area.
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Lakefield
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Pioneer Press
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George Ralph
Welcome
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Wis
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Thanksgiving Proclamation Observed Across Cities
Dispatches report widespread observance of the president's proclamation of thanksgiving for victory and prayer for peace. Chicago churches wore national colors, held patriotic music, and union services as pastors preached on victory. In Washington McKinley attended the Metropolitan M E church where Rev. Frank Bristol spoke to a crowded congregation.
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War talk in Madrid signals urgent peace overtures
July reports from Madrid indicate deep pessimism as officials recognize the war’s end nears. Santiago de Cuba faces blockade risks. the cabinet eyeing peace negotiations after the city falls. Paris and London dispatches confirm expectancy of peace talks and stalled reinforcement plans.
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Prisoners of War Arrive on St Louis with 746 Spaniards
The auxiliary cruiser St Louis reached Portsmouth harbor with 746 Spanish soldiers, 54 officers, and 1 036 total aboard after leaving Guantanamo July 5. Admiral Cervera and Capt. Euleta are ill. all Spanish officers except one governor are on parole. Marines from Brooklyn and Marblehead guarded the prisoners en route from Santiago, with limited trouble.
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Thanksgiving services honor victories and seek peace
Reports from New York to Madrid describe July 11 observances across the US and Europe. Churches in New York Old Trinity Cathedral and St. Paul, Minnesota, joined prayers of thanks for American arms and calls for peace amid the war.
Tragic murder suicide trio found in barrel near home
Paul Dengler returns to Chicago residence to find wife and two children missing. A note reveals wife’s intent to die and harm the children. An all night search leads to the discovery of the three bodies in a water filled barrel. Mrs Dengler is 35, children ages 5 and 19 months.
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Fire Destroys Sands and Maxwell Lumber Yard in Pentwater
After 15 hours of intense blaze in Sands and Maxwell Lumber Co premises in Pentwater Michigan the fire was controlled with losses confined to the yard. Conservative estimates put the lumber loss at 4,000,000 feet valued around 30,000 dollars.
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Spanish Admiral Cervera Paroled Question Planned
The report notes Spanish seamen grew tired of fighting with the Yankees and that parole for Admiral Cervera remains postponed not dismissed. The Harvard brought 400 Spanish prisoners from Santiago to Fort Constitution, to be moved to Annapolis for care, as Capt. P. H. Cooper at the Naval Academy finalizes preparations.
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A Sad Fate of Lincoln Journalist Drowns
A. H. Mendenhall, vice president of the State Journal company, fell into a cistern at his Lincoln home and drowned after getting out of bed to check the cistern condition. He had been treated for general sclerosis and suffered severe mental and physical distress. A coroner's jury ruled accidental drowning. Mendenhall, a Lincoln resident for 25 years, was born in Liberty, Missouri and began as a carrier on the Peoria Transcript before helping found the Jacksonville Journal and later owning part of the State Journal.
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Russian Duchess Betrothal Report From London
Berlin Daily News reports a reliable source says Prince Napoleon Bonaparte, a colonel in the Russian army, is about to wed Russian Grand Duchess Helen, daughter of Grand Duke Vladimir and cousin of Emperor Nicholas.
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Destruction of the Spanish Fleet at Santiago Account
Chicago dispatch details Admiral Cervera’s fleet battle when the Iowa and other U S ships engaged the Spanish squadron near Santiago de Cuba. It describes evasive maneuvers, damage to the Oquendo and Colon, fires on Vizcaya, and rescue efforts for Spanish officers and sailors amid Cuban gunfire.
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