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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 8 8 Browse Search
Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1 1 1 Browse Search
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cuba (search)
Maj.-Gen. James F. Wade, Rear-Admiral William T. Sampson, Maj.-Gen. Matthew C. Butler; Spanish, Maj-Gen. Gonzales Parrado, Rear-Admiral Pastor y Landero, Marquis Montero. Under the direction of these commissioners Cuba was formally evacuated Jan. 1, 1899. After the American occupation Maj.-Gen. John R. Brooke (q. v.) was appointed the first American military governor. He served as such till early in 1900, when he was succeeded by Maj.-Gen. Leonard Wood, who had been in command of the districty between Spain and England, June 28, 1835. 6. The Spaniards residing in Cuban territory on April 11, 1899, who shall not have inscribed themselves as Spaniards up to April 11, 1900. 7. Foreigners who have been domiciled in Cuba since Jan. 1, 1899, provided they demand Cuban citizenship within six months following the promulgation of the constitution, or in case of minors within six months after attaining majority. 8. Foreigners after five years residence in the territory of the repu
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Insurance. (search)
ued; 1811-20, 43; 1821-30, 149; 1831-40, 467; 1841-50, 401; 1851-60, 896; 1861-70, 1,041. From Jan. 1, 1880, to Dec. 31, 1889, property of the citizens of the United States was insured against fire and accident on ocean, lake, and river, and by tornado, to the amount of over $120,000,000,000, for premiums of $1,156,675,391, and losses were paid of $647,726,051, being 56 per cent. of the premiums. The condition and transactions of fire companies doing business in the United States on Jan. 1, 1899, were as follows: Number of Companies. Capital. Assets Exclusive of Premium Notes.Net Surplus Cash Premiums Received during Year. Total Cash Income during Year. 315 Stock$72,123,389 $349,947,651 $153,820,864 $164,868,505 $183,312,322 160 Mutual Number of Companies.Paid for Losses during Year.Paid for Dividends during Year.Expenses other than Losses and Dividends during Year.Total Disbursements during Year.Risks Written during Year. 315 Stock$106,169,209 $15,847,761 $61,361,044 $184
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), McKinley, William 1843- (search)
o us, their numbers are rapidly diminishing and age and infirmity are increasing their dependence. These, with the soldiers of the Spanish War, will not be neglected by their grateful countrymen. The pension laws have been liberal. They should be justly administered and will be- Preference should be given to the soldiers, sailors, and marines, their widows and orphans, with respect to employment in the public service. Cuba and Porto Rico. We have been in possession of Cuba since Jan. 1, 1899. We have restored order and established domestic tranquillity. We have fed the starving, clothed the naked, and ministered to the sick. We have improved the sanitary condition of the island. We have stimulated industry, introduced public education, and taken a full and comprehensive enumeration of the inhabitants. The qualification of electors has been settled, and under it officers have been chosen for all the municipalities of Cuba. These local governments are now in operation, ad
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Minnesota, (search)
Oct. 1863 William R. Marshall, RepelectedNov. 7, 1865 Horace Austin, Rep elected Nov. 1869 Cushman K. Davis, Rep elected Nov. 1873 John S. Pillsbury, RepelectedNov. 2, 1875 Lucius F. Hubbard, RepelectedNov. 1881 Andrew R. McGill, RepelectedNov. 2, 1886 William R. Merriam, Repelected Nov. 1888 William R. Merriam, Repterm beginsJan. 1891 Knute Nelson, Repterm begins Jan. 1893 Knute Nelson, Repterm begins Jan. 1, 1895 David M. Clough term begins Jan. 24, 1895 John Lindterm begins Jan. 1, 1899 Samuel R. Van Sant.term beginsJan. 1, 1901 United States Senators Name. No. of Congress. Term. James M. Rice 35th to 37th 1858 to 1863 William W. Phelps 35th 1858 to 1859 Morton S. Wilkinson 36th to 38th 1859 to 1865 Alexander Ramsey 38th 1863 Daniel S. Norton 39th to 41st 1865 to 1870 William Windom 41st to 45th 1870 to 1881 Ozora P. Stearns 41st to 43d 1871 to 1875 Samuel J. R. McMillan 44th to 49th 1875 to 1887 Dwight M. Sabin 47th to 49th 1881 to 1887 Cushman K. Davis
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Spain, War with (search)
nted by the President to investigate the conduct of the War Department began its sessions at Washington. Oct. 1. The conferences of the peace commissioners began in Paris. Oct. 12. The battle-ships Oregon and Iowa sailed from New York for Manila. Oct. 18. Peace jubilee celebration at Chicago. Oct. 18. The American army and navy took formal possession of the island of Porto Rico at San Juan. Oct. 24. Time limit for the evacuation of Cuba by the Spaniards was extended to Jan. 1, 1899. Oct. 27. After a long and earnest contention the Spanish peace commissioners accepted the American ultimatum not to assume the Spanish Cuban debt. Oct. 31. The United States peace commissioners presented the demand of the United States for the Philippines. Nov. 1. The captured cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa was abandoned in a gale off San Salvador. Nov. 7. The Cuban Assembly was organized at Santa Cruz del Sur. Domingo Mendez Capote was elected president. Dec. 10. The
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wade, James F. 1843- (search)
Wade, James F. 1843- military officer; born in Ohio, April 14, 1843; was commissioned first lieutenant 6th United States Cavalry, May 14, 1861; promoted captain and major in 1866; lieutenant-colonel 10th Cavalry in 1879; colonel 5th Cavalry on April 21, 1887; and brigadier-general, May 26, 1897. In the volunteer service he was commissioned colonel, Sept. 19, 1864; brevetted brigadier-general, Feb. 13, 1865; and mustered out of the service, April 15, 1866. On May 4, 1898, he was commissioned a major-general of volunteers for the war against Spain, and was honorably discharged from this service, June 12, 1899. General Wade was chairman of the American commission to arrange and supervise the evacuation of Cuba (Jan. 1, 1899), and subsequently was appointed commander of the Military Department of Dakota.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wheaton, Lloyd 1838- (search)
chigan, July 15, 1838. When the Civil War began he enlisted as a private in the 8th Illinois Regiment; served through the war, becoming colonel of his regiment, and received a medal from Congress for meritorious services. After the war he was appointed captain of the 34th United States Infantry; was assigned to the 20th Infantry in 1869; promoted major in 1891; transferred to the 22d Infantry, and promoted lieutenant-colonel in 1895; later was promoted colonel of the 7th Infantry. In July, 1898, he was appointed a brigadier-general of United States volunteers, and served through the Cuban campaign; and was present when the American flag was raised in Havana, Jan. 1, 1899. He was ordered to the Philippines in command of the 20th Infantry, in January, 1899. In March of the same year he defeated 2,000 Filipinos at Pasig, and occupied Taging and Pateros. Later he took part in other operations there. On the reorganization of the regular army in 1901 he was promoted brigadier-general.