At the time of the American capture of Guam in June 1898, the Spanish-built Governor's Palace was in a deteriorated condition.
Civic Society

1900 General Orders

General Order No. 10. 1. The Spanish system of taxation on real estate is hereby abolished, and in lieu thereof a land tax shall be

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At the time of the American capture of Guam in June 1898, the Spanish-built Governor's Palace was in a deteriorated condition.
Civic Society

1899 General Orders

General Order No. 1. It is prohibited to sell, issue, or in any way to dispose of any intoxicating spirituous liquors in the island of

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Atanasio Taitano Perez
CHamoru Quest for Self-Determination

Atanasio Taitano Perez

First postmaster of Guam, first Secretary to the Governor during US Naval Era. Atanasio Taitano Perez (1874 – 1950), commonly known as Don Perez, is

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