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Pacific Ocean (search for this): entry guam
Guam, The chief island in the Ladrone group, in the Pacific Ocean, situated about 1,500 miles east of Luzon in the Philippine Islands, 1,350 miles southeast of Yokohama, and 3,300 miles west by south of Honolulu. During the war with Spain it was seized by the United States naval authorities, June 21, 1898; and by the treaty of peace was ceded to the United States. On Feb. 1, 1899, formal American possession was taken, Capt. Richard P. Leary, U. S. N., becoming the first governor. Under his regime much progress towards a higher civilization was made. Polygamy was abolished, and on Feb. 22, 1900, slavery. The United States government has established a naval and coaling station in the harbor of San Luis d'apra, to facilitate operations between the United States and the Philippines. It is estimated that the improvements will cost several million dollars, as there is to be a breakwater, a coaling wharf and repair shops, and shore batteries for protection. On Nov. 13, 1900, a
Luzon (Philippines) (search for this): entry guam
Guam, The chief island in the Ladrone group, in the Pacific Ocean, situated about 1,500 miles east of Luzon in the Philippine Islands, 1,350 miles southeast of Yokohama, and 3,300 miles west by south of Honolulu. During the war with Spain it was seized by the United States naval authorities, June 21, 1898; and by the treaty of peace was ceded to the United States. On Feb. 1, 1899, formal American possession was taken, Capt. Richard P. Leary, U. S. N., becoming the first governor. Under his regime much progress towards a higher civilization was made. Polygamy was abolished, and on Feb. 22, 1900, slavery. The United States government has established a naval and coaling station in the harbor of San Luis d'apra, to facilitate operations between the United States and the Philippines. It is estimated that the improvements will cost several million dollars, as there is to be a breakwater, a coaling wharf and repair shops, and shore batteries for protection. On Nov. 13, 1900, a
United States (United States) (search for this): entry guam
and 3,300 miles west by south of Honolulu. During the war with Spain it was seized by the United States naval authorities, June 21, 1898; and by the treaty of peace was ceded to the United States.United States. On Feb. 1, 1899, formal American possession was taken, Capt. Richard P. Leary, U. S. N., becoming the first governor. Under his regime much progress towards a higher civilization was made. Polygal and coaling station in the harbor of San Luis d'apra, to facilitate operations between the United States and the Philippines. It is estimated that the improvements will cost several million dollarNov. 13, 1900, a typhoon of unprecedented violence swept over Guam, causing the wreck of the United States auxiliary cruiser Yosemite. Although the vessel had two anchors down the terrific wind drov. The remainder of the crew, numbering 173, were rescued on the afternoon of Nov. 15 by the United States collier Justin. There was also a loss of more than thirty natives upon the island. The pri
Philippines (Philippines) (search for this): entry guam
Guam, The chief island in the Ladrone group, in the Pacific Ocean, situated about 1,500 miles east of Luzon in the Philippine Islands, 1,350 miles southeast of Yokohama, and 3,300 miles west by south of Honolulu. During the war with Spain it was seized by the United States naval authorities, June 21, 1898; and by the treaty of peace was ceded to the United States. On Feb. 1, 1899, formal American possession was taken, Capt. Richard P. Leary, U. S. N., becoming the first governor. Under his regime much progress towards a higher civilization was made. Polygamy was abolished, and on Feb. 22, 1900, slavery. The United States government has established a naval and coaling station in the harbor of San Luis d'apra, to facilitate operations between the United States and the Philippines. It is estimated that the improvements will cost several million dollars, as there is to be a breakwater, a coaling wharf and repair shops, and shore batteries for protection. On Nov. 13, 1900, a
Yokohama (Japan) (search for this): entry guam
Guam, The chief island in the Ladrone group, in the Pacific Ocean, situated about 1,500 miles east of Luzon in the Philippine Islands, 1,350 miles southeast of Yokohama, and 3,300 miles west by south of Honolulu. During the war with Spain it was seized by the United States naval authorities, June 21, 1898; and by the treaty of peace was ceded to the United States. On Feb. 1, 1899, formal American possession was taken, Capt. Richard P. Leary, U. S. N., becoming the first governor. Under his regime much progress towards a higher civilization was made. Polygamy was abolished, and on Feb. 22, 1900, slavery. The United States government has established a naval and coaling station in the harbor of San Luis d'apra, to facilitate operations between the United States and the Philippines. It is estimated that the improvements will cost several million dollars, as there is to be a breakwater, a coaling wharf and repair shops, and shore batteries for protection. On Nov. 13, 1900, a
Ladrones (search for this): entry guam
here is to be a breakwater, a coaling wharf and repair shops, and shore batteries for protection. On Nov. 13, 1900, a typhoon of unprecedented violence swept over Guam, causing the wreck of the United States auxiliary cruiser Yosemite. Although the vessel had two anchors down the terrific wind drove her a mile across the harbor of San Luis d'apra, where she Map of Guam Island. struck a reef and was then driven to sea, and sank Nov. 15. A launch containing five men had been sent to find shelter, but it capsized and the occupants were drowned. The remainder of the crew, numbering 173, were rescued on the afternoon of Nov. 15 by the United States collitaining five men had been sent to find shelter, but it capsized and the occupants were drowned. The remainder of the crew, numbering 173, were rescued on the afternoon of Nov. 15 by the United States collier Justin. There was also a loss of more than thirty natives upon the island. The principal city of Guam is Agana (q. v.).
Richard Phillips Leary (search for this): entry guam
Guam, The chief island in the Ladrone group, in the Pacific Ocean, situated about 1,500 miles east of Luzon in the Philippine Islands, 1,350 miles southeast of Yokohama, and 3,300 miles west by south of Honolulu. During the war with Spain it was seized by the United States naval authorities, June 21, 1898; and by the treaty of peace was ceded to the United States. On Feb. 1, 1899, formal American possession was taken, Capt. Richard P. Leary, U. S. N., becoming the first governor. Under his regime much progress towards a higher civilization was made. Polygamy was abolished, and on Feb. 22, 1900, slavery. The United States government has established a naval and coaling station in the harbor of San Luis d'apra, to facilitate operations between the United States and the Philippines. It is estimated that the improvements will cost several million dollars, as there is to be a breakwater, a coaling wharf and repair shops, and shore batteries for protection. On Nov. 13, 1900, a
November 15th (search for this): entry guam
f the United States auxiliary cruiser Yosemite. Although the vessel had two anchors down the terrific wind drove her a mile across the harbor of San Luis d'apra, where she Map of Guam Island. struck a reef and was then driven to sea, and sank Nov. 15. A launch containing five men had been sent to find shelter, but it capsized and the occupants were drowned. The remainder of the crew, numbering 173, were rescued on the afternoon of Nov. 15 by the United States collier Justin. There was ac wind drove her a mile across the harbor of San Luis d'apra, where she Map of Guam Island. struck a reef and was then driven to sea, and sank Nov. 15. A launch containing five men had been sent to find shelter, but it capsized and the occupants were drowned. The remainder of the crew, numbering 173, were rescued on the afternoon of Nov. 15 by the United States collier Justin. There was also a loss of more than thirty natives upon the island. The principal city of Guam is Agana (q. v.).
June 21st, 1898 AD (search for this): entry guam
Guam, The chief island in the Ladrone group, in the Pacific Ocean, situated about 1,500 miles east of Luzon in the Philippine Islands, 1,350 miles southeast of Yokohama, and 3,300 miles west by south of Honolulu. During the war with Spain it was seized by the United States naval authorities, June 21, 1898; and by the treaty of peace was ceded to the United States. On Feb. 1, 1899, formal American possession was taken, Capt. Richard P. Leary, U. S. N., becoming the first governor. Under his regime much progress towards a higher civilization was made. Polygamy was abolished, and on Feb. 22, 1900, slavery. The United States government has established a naval and coaling station in the harbor of San Luis d'apra, to facilitate operations between the United States and the Philippines. It is estimated that the improvements will cost several million dollars, as there is to be a breakwater, a coaling wharf and repair shops, and shore batteries for protection. On Nov. 13, 1900, a
February 22nd, 1900 AD (search for this): entry guam
Luzon in the Philippine Islands, 1,350 miles southeast of Yokohama, and 3,300 miles west by south of Honolulu. During the war with Spain it was seized by the United States naval authorities, June 21, 1898; and by the treaty of peace was ceded to the United States. On Feb. 1, 1899, formal American possession was taken, Capt. Richard P. Leary, U. S. N., becoming the first governor. Under his regime much progress towards a higher civilization was made. Polygamy was abolished, and on Feb. 22, 1900, slavery. The United States government has established a naval and coaling station in the harbor of San Luis d'apra, to facilitate operations between the United States and the Philippines. It is estimated that the improvements will cost several million dollars, as there is to be a breakwater, a coaling wharf and repair shops, and shore batteries for protection. On Nov. 13, 1900, a typhoon of unprecedented violence swept over Guam, causing the wreck of the United States auxiliary cruis
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