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THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Aug 18, 1898  

* "Mock Battle of Manila"
 * Spanish American War 
* Commodore George Dewey

The front page has various reports on the Spanish-American War with reports headed: "DETAILS OF THE FALL OF MANILA" "Dewey Demanded That Spanish Commander Surrender" "Was Asked For More Time In Order to Get Women & Children to a Safe Place" "This Was Readily Granted by Dewey"  "Dewey & Merritt Tell What They Are Doing at Manila" "Want to Know How to Handle the Insurgents" '…

THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, Manila, Philippine Islands, Oct. 1, 1898  

* Rare publication during
* Philippine-American War

This was the first American newspaper in Manila. A quite scarce title, plus this is the volume 1, number 4 issue.
As the title would suggest it was published during the Spanish-American War for American soldiers. The content is almost entirely military-themed, with a great wealth of ads as well.
Six pages, loss at the right margin does cause some text loss to pages 1, 2, 3 and 4,…

THE WORLD, New York, April 14, 1898 

* Spanish-American War about to begin

A nice, 2-line banner headline: "HOUSE ADOPTS WAR RESOLUTION BY A VOTE OF 322 TO 19. FLYING SQUADRON SAILS SOUTH, PERHAPS FOR ST. THOMAS" with many related subheads. Also a nice illustration headed: "Flying Squadron Leaving Hampton Roads For---?".
A wealth of reporting from the early period of the Spanish-American War.
Sixteen pages, good condition.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 16, 1898 

* Battle of Santiago de Cuba (capture)
* General William Rufus Shafter
* Spanish-American War

The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Toral's Troops Must Give Up Their Guns Or Renew The Fight With Americans" "Martial Law Now Rules In Spain" "Royal Decree Issued Suspending All Constitutional Rights" "Step To Secure Peace" "Spain Earnestly Seeking Peace" "Senor Sagasta Is Tired Of The War" and much more.
Ten…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 18, 1898 

* Battle of Santiago de Cuba (capture)
* General William Rufus Shafter
* Spanish-American War

The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Toral's Sword Returned To Him By Shafter After the Surrender" "McKinley Officially Informed Of The Occupation of Santiago" "The American Flag Now Proudly Floats Over the Governor's Palace in Santiago" and more.
Also a war-related cartoon: "U.S.: So Long, Old Man! See You Later!"
…

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3, 1898

* Spanish-America War ending
* Independence of Cuba

 The front page has most of a column taken up with: "THE WAR" ""Spain Now Sues for Peace" "Overtures Presented to the President by French Ambassador".
But the predominant feature of the front page are the two prints on the Spanish-American War including a large print of: "Major General Nelson A. Miles" and a print of; "What Our Brave Boys Faced At Santiago De Cuba".
Page 2 has some…

THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, March 18, 1899 

* Treaty of Paris signed by Queen
* End of Spanish-American War

The top of one of the ftpg. columns reports the formal end of the Spanish-American War with the signing of the treaty of peace by the queen of Spain. "Treaty Of Peace Signed by Queen" "Official Closing of the Drama" "An Important Page" "The Political Geography of the World Changed" and more. The text begins: "The queen regent has signed the treaty of peace between Spain and the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 24, 1898  Great full front page photo of "Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, U.S.V."   Prints inside include a full page with 4 prints: 'The Home-Coming of New York's Cavalry" and a full page with 2 prints: "With Our Troops in Puerto Rico". The nice doublepage centerfold is: "The Dramatic Ending of the War in Puerto Rico". More prints & photos on the Spanish-American War, and there are four golf photos also.
Complete in 24 pages.

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10, 1898  The front page has most of a column taken up with: "THE WAR" "PEACE NEAR AT HAND" "After Some Diplomatic 
Sparring the Haughty Castillian's Accepted the American Terms" "The Terms Mean an End of Spanish Rule on Every Foot of Territory in the Western Hemisphere" "Porto Rico's Surrender or Capture Only a Matter of a Few Days...".
Page 2 has some editorializing on the Spanish-American War with: "Spain's Reply Has Come" and further on: "The…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 12, 1898  The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "'Dynamite Guns Trained On Foe" "Shafter's Artillery Opens Fire on Spanish Lines Once More" "Gen. Miles Now With The Army" "Commander of American Forces Has Reached Headquarters" "His Talk With Sampson" "The Flag Ship's Snots Fall Short" & more.
Also a print of: "Senor Sagasta, Prime Minster of Spain".
Ten pages, minor scattered stains, good condition.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 10, 1898

* Spanish-American War ends
* Peace treaty signed in Paris

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE TREATY SIGNED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 4 pages, 23 x 19 1/2 inches, small library stamp within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the…

BOSTON EVENING JOURNAL--EXTRA, June 1, 1898  Nice front page headlines reporting on the Spanish-American War: "SANTIAGO GUNS On Both Shore and Ship Silenced by American Fleet" "Cervera Believed to Have Attempted Rescue of the Forts".
Ten pages, even toning, good condition.

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, July 27, 1898  The front page features several nice graphics on the Spanish-American War, including: "Pictures Which Show What Commodore Schley Did To The Spanish Fleet", and: "Capt. Allen Capron" "The Bombardment of Santiago De Cuba" "Siege Run" "Siege Mortar.
There is a front page column head: "THE WAR with various subheads detailing the latest events. 
Four pages, printed on surprisingly high-quality newsprint still in quite nice condition, large…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 20, 1898  Among the front page heads on the Spanish-American War are: "WE MAY HAVE TO WHIP CUBANS TOO" "Relations Between Americans & Their Allies Strained" "Shafter Rules Firmly" "Are Now Almost Ready to Rebel" "Warships Must Accompany Miles" and more.
Eight pages, partially loose at the spine, some staining, good condition.

NEW YORK JOURNAL, April 9, 1898  A nice issue from the Spanish-American War with a banner headline: "ONE QUICK, FIGHTING DASH BY SPAIN---BUT TOO LATE; WE ARE ALL READY AND SHALL FORESTALL HER" with various subheads.
The front page has a graphic bit concerning "Remember The Maine".
The complete first section (of 2) with pages 1-8, slightly irregular at the blank spine, nice condition.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 19, 1898  Much front page reporting on the Spanish-American War with column heads including; "Augusti Refuses To Surrender" "Protection Is Promised" "Natives Are Ready To Attack" "LIBERAL LAWS FOR SANTIAGO" "President Instructs Shafter as to Government of the District" "MILES STARTS FOR PORTO RICO" "Plan of Campaign in Island Has Been Arranged" "Army Will Be A Large One" and much more.
Ten pages, evenly toned, nice condition.

BOSTON EVENING JOURNAL, May 4, 1898  The ftpg. has much reporting on the Spanish-American War including banner heads: "SAMPSON'S FLEET HAS SAILED" "His Errand May Be Either to Take Puerto Rico or to Cut Off the Cape Verde Fleet".
Complete in 10 pages, good condition.

THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, April 26, 1898  

* Spanish-America War begins
* United States declares war 

A nice issue on the United States entering into war with Spain. The front page has: "A FORMAL DECLARATION OF WAR" "Congress Acts Promptly On the President's Recommendation--Sherman Resigns...War Department Calls On the States For Their Quota of the Volunteer Army...".
Also on the front page: "MESSAGE OF PRESIDENT" "Recommendation That Congress Formally Declare War Sent In With Copies…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 14, 1898  The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Bombs Will Burst Today From Both the Army & the Fleet" "General Miles Assumes Command" "Brave Dewey Sails In Again & The German Ship Retires" "Admiral Dewey Sailed In & Took Full Possession" & much more.
Ten pages, good condition.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 21, 1898  The front page has nice reporting from the Spanish-American War including a banner headline: "McKINLEY'S ULTIMATUM TO SPAIN HAS NOW BEEN RECEIVED AT MADRID" with other various reports on the war.
A terrific & very large war-themed graphic on page 2.
Complete in 12 pages, binding indents at the spine, nice condition.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 13, 1898  The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War including a fine graphic headed: "Firing 45-Pounders Into Santiago".
Headlines include: "Toral Again Refuses To Make An Unconditional Surrender" "Fire Was Opened When Answer Was Received" "No Peace Overtures Have Been Made At Washington" "Santiago Will Be Stormed By the American Forces Today" and more.
Ten pages, minor scattered stains, good condition.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 20, 1898  A nice banner headline on the on-going Spanish-American War: "DOWN WITH THE SAFFRON FLAG OF SPAIN AFLOAT OVER CUBAN SOIL ! " with various related subheads on the war.
The front page also features a nice graphic captioned: "How the United States' Fleet Would Operate in Waging A Bombardment on Havana."
More war reporting on page 2 as well.
Complete in 10 pages, nice condition.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 11, 1898  The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "'HOSTILITIES HAVE BEEN RENEWED---SHELLING SANTIAGO" "Flags Of Truce Withdrawn; First Shot By Spaniards" "Toral Wanted To Withdraw Army From Santiago With Flying Flags" "Flood of Shells For Santiago" and much more.
Ten pages, minor scattered stains, good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 30, 1898 Nice full frontpage 'An American Battleship 'In the Day of Battle' "Diary of the War" is in an inclusive feature. Seven full pages of Spanish-American War photos include 'Operations Against Santiago' 'The Battle of El Caney' 'San Juan Hill & Fort Charged & Captured' 'In The Trenches on San Juan Hill' plus a doublepage centerfold: 'The Naval Battle of Santiago--Destruction of Adm. Cervera's Fleet'. A continuing story "The Associate Hermits" is…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 7, 1898  The front page has various reports on the Spanish-American War as well as a notable maritime tregedy, the latter featuring a nice print captioned: "The French Steamer La Bourgogne, Which Was Suik with Over 600 Passengers in a Collision with the Cromartyshire..."
Front page war reports are headed: "DOES THE LULL AT PRESENT MEAN THE COMING OF PEACE? "Military & Naval Operations Seem To Be at a Standstill for the President" "Rumors of Peace…

NEW YORK JOURNAL, April 25, 1898  The entire front page is taken up with a wealth of headlines and subheads on the Spanish-American War, plus a nice graphic  captioned: "How The Patrol Fleet Will Protect New York Harbor".
The prime headline is a banner: "DETROIT SEIZES BIG STEAMER AFTER HAVING HER UNDER FIRE".
Present are the outer leaves of the first (of two) section with pages 1, 2, 7 & 8. But it's the displayable front page that holds the value. Very nice condition.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Aug 20, 1898  The front page has various reports on the Spanish-American War with reports headed: "THE THIRD U.S. VOLUNTEERS WILL MOVE IMMEDIATELY TO PORTO RICO" "General Wood Hesitated To Let the Regiment Land in Santiago, but Col. Ray Stood Up for His Georgans" "SPAIN PREPARING TO GIVE UP CUBA" "They Represent The Army" "Porto Rican Selections Nave Not Yet Been Made Up" "Morality Among the Natives in Santiago Is Truly Alarming" with more.
Complete in 12…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 8, 1898 

* Annexation of Hawaii
* William Mckinley signs

The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "Naval Officers Not Sorry To Hear of Destruction of Alphonso XII" "That Vessel Was in the Havana Harbor When the U.S. Battleship Maine Was Blown Up".
Nice graphics also with: "Morro Castle, Santiago's Strongest Defense" with views from before & after the bombardment. Graphic also captioned: "Lieutenant Hobson & His…

THE MAIL & EXPRESS - ILLUSTRATED SATURDAY MAGAZINE, July 30,  1898 This is the Supplement to the New York Mail & Express newspaper, focused on graphics. Several of the photos & illustrations are on the Spanish-American War, including the full front page and the double page centerfold.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 16 inches, very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1898  Great ftpg. photo of: 'Commodore George Dewey'. Six pgs. of illustrations on the Spanish-American War inside, including the 'Battle of Manila', & more. Nice ftpg. for display. Also includes a full page color Ivory Soap advertisement.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Aug 1, 1898  The front page features a nice map headed: "UNCLE SAM'S NEW TERRITORY AS A RESULT OF THE WAR" noting Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines.
The front page has various reports on the Spanish-American War with reports headed: "MILES' ARMY WILL REST NEAR PONCE" "To Move Troops To The North" "Strikes Blow At the South" "HARDLY A REPLY BEFORE TUESDAY" "No Cessation Of Hostilities".
Also a front page report on the death of Prince Bismarck in…

HARPER'S PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE WAR WITH SPAIN, New York, 1898-1899

Typically 18 pages, with the rare outer wrappers, these issues were published by Harper Brothers at the end of the 19th century as a means of providing a contemporary account of the Spanish-American War. Included are multiple images and considerable supporting text. Most issues also have a displayable/frame-able full-page color print - rare for this pre-1900 era.  While the issue shown is Part 18 of the series, actual…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1898  Full ftpg: "The Auxiliary Cruiser 'St. Paul' On Scout Duty". Two fullpgs. showing the harbor of Santiago. Nice fullpg: "Battle of Manila--Adm. Dewey's Squadron Swinging Around the Ellipse". Nice illus. of: "Rear-Admiral Sampson, U.S.N.". Map of Cuba as well.
Complete in 24 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1898  Full ftpg. shows: 'The Occupation of Ponce'. Fullpg. with 3 scenes: 'With Our Army in Puerto Rico' plus another fullpg: 'The Advance on Guayama, Puerto Rico' Two pgs. on: 'The Homecoming of the Fleet'.
Doublepage centerfold: 'Honoring the Navy'. Fullpg: 'Our Army in the Philippines'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, April 27, 1898

* Spanish-America War begins
* United States declares war

The first column of page 2 is headed: "WAR DECLARED ! " "Hostilities Actually Begun" "Guns May Begin To Boom Any Day" "5,000 Regulars to be Sent to Cuba" "The State Troops Called" with the report are the full column.
Four pages, large folio size, archival repairs at the spine, good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 8, 1898

* Spanish-America War ending
* Independence of Cuba

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SPAIN'S REPLY MADE" with subheads. And: "EVACUATES HAVANA" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 4 pages, 23 x 19 1/2 inches, a few small library stamps within the masthead, a few…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1898  Full ftpg: 'Peking--the forbidden City as seen from the Imperial City'. Fullpg. with 6 scenes in: 'Peking'. Fullpg: 'Scenes in Puerto Rico' includes 5 scenes. Fullpg: 'Fall of Manila' with a dramatic doublepage centerfold: 'The Fall of Manila' shows charging troops.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 21, 1898  Nice full ftpg: 'Out For A Fight--Adm. Sampson on the Bridge of the 'New York' ' is displayable. Fullpg. with 8 photos of: 'Scenes in the Capital of Porto Rico' & fullpg. with 5 photos of: 'U.S. Regulars at Port Tampa, Florida'. 'News from the Klondike' includes 7 photos. Doublepage centerfold: '9th U.S. Cavalry, Colored, Skirmishing Thru the Pines' at Port Tampa.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 10, 1898  Full front page illus: "With Our Troops in Puerto Rico." Inside has  two full pages of illus. of: "With Our Troops in the Philippines." Full page illus. of: "The Homecoming of the 71st Annual New York Volunteers, August 29, 1898. Full pg. illus. of "Montauk Point - Visitors in Camp." Full pg. illus. of "Hospital Scenes at Camp Wikoff."
Doublepage centerfold of "Life at Camp Wikoff." is by  W. A. Rogers. Half page illus. of: "Raising the Flag over…

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17, 1898 The last column of the front page is headed: "THE WAR IS OVER" "Protocol Signed, and an Armistice Proclaimed" "Blockades Raised" 'Orders Sent to the Front to Suspend Operations" 'Spain Quits the New World".
The text takes most of the column and includes: "A Proclamation" concerning the end of the war signed in type by the President; William McKinley.
Page 2 begins with: "PEACE--THE WAR ENDED" "Suspension of Hostilities Directed by President…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1898  The front page has cameo photos of 7 "Prominent American Naval Commanders" including Sampson & Schley. There are two full page illustrations: "The Flying Squadron--Early Morning at Hampton Roads" and "Spain's Torpedo-Boat Flotilla En Route from the Canaries to Puerto Rico". There is another full page illustration called "In the Senate".
The double page centerfold has 12 small illustrations "From the Seventy-Third Annual Exhibition of the National…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1898  Full front page illus. of "Imported Cruisers for the United States Navy." Inside are two full pages of illus. of "Washington - Scenes in and around the Capitol" and "Washington - Scenes in the House of Representatives."
Full pg. of illus. of "Yachts for the United States Navy - Recent Additions to the Auxiliary Fleet." Full pg. of portraits of "Prominent American Naval Commanders." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Battle Ships 'Illinois,' 'Alabama,' and…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTIONAL, Georgia, December 12, 1898  The front page announces: "Garcia Dies Just As Cuba Is Freed" "Pneumonia Causes the Death of the Valiant Warrior" "Unconscious At The Last" "In His Dying Moments He Was Fighting Over the Battles of His Life for His Country" "Native of Island He Loved So Well" which also includes illustration of General Calixto Garcia. 
Ten pages, a few lite stain spots, a bit irregular at the spine. Should be handled with some care, otherwise in good…

BOSTON EVENING JOURNAL, May 11, 1898  The banner headline announces: "UNITED STATES TROOPS LANDED" "Two Companies Safely Established Within Fifty Miles of the City of Havana" with subhead: "Troops & Munitions Will Leave San Francisco for the Philippines Before Sunday Night".
Presumed complete in 10 pages, nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1898  Full ftpg. naval scene shows blowing up the 'Merrimac' at Santiago Harbor. Fullpg. with 11 photos of 'Landing of Cuban Volunteers at Puerto De Banes, Cuba'. Halfpg. photo of: 'Gen. M. Gomez, Commander of the Cuban Insurgent Forces'.
Doublepage centerfold by F. Remington: 'With the Regulars at Port Tampa, Florida--U.S. Cavalry...'. Other naval scenes also, including: 'Coast Defence Fleet--On a Patrol Boat, N.Y. Harbor'.
Other news and advertisements…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 26, 1898  The front page is dominated by a map headed: "THE SIEGE OF MANILA" with insets of Brig. Gen,. Francis V. Greene, and Gen. Thos. M. Anderson.
Front page one column reads include: "Hurrying Troops On To Porto Rico" "No Trouble In Embarking" "Soldiers Gather at Newport News" "Not To Santiago But Porto Rico" and more.
Ten pages, evenly toned, a few minor stains near the top, small binding indents at the spine.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1898  Full ftpg. shows: 'The Occupation of Ponce'. Fullpg. with 3 scenes: 'With Our Army in Puerto Rico' plus another fullpg: 'The Advance on Guayama, Puerto Rico' Two pgs. on: 'The Homecoming of the Fleet'.
Doublepage centerfold: 'Honoring the Navy'. Fullpg: 'Our Army in the Philippines'.
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 16, 1898

* Fall of Santiago de Cuba
* Spanish Navy surrenders
* Spanish-American War

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FINALLY SETTLED" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 4 pages, 23 x 19 1/2 inches, a few small library stamps within the masthead, a few tiny binding…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 20, 1899

* U.S. General Henry Ware Lawton killed
* Battle of Paye - Philippine-American War
 
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TRIBUTE TO LAWTON" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, a few small library stamps at the top of the front page, a few small binding…

HARPER'S WEEKLY January 21, 1899. Front full pg. illus. of "Paris - The Last Session of the American and Spanish Peace Commissioners." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Boston - The great South Railway Station - The Largest in America." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Havana - Scenes Attending the American Occupation."
Doublepage centerfold of "Havana - Scenes Attending the Evacuation of the City by the Spanish Troops." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Joseph H. Choate, of New York" and "Charlemagne Tower, of…