Spanish German tensions rise over Cuba crisis impact
Reports from Madrid and Berlin indicate Germany demands full redress and indemnity for Cuban refinery ambushes, with a German warship en route. Spain plans armistice talks as press tone shifts toward moderate U.S. diplomacy under Ambassador White, while insurrection in Cuba seeks broader autonomy terms.
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Woodford
Madrid
Trinidad
Santa Clara
Cuba
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Spain
Gerign
Senor Mendez de
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Gil
Washington
Spain Surrenders Cuba and Backing Down War Warning
An April 6 dispatch describes Spain facing potential war after Cuba crisis. President McKinley and Congress prepare a hard line against Spain with calls for intervention. Pope Leo VII mediates proposed armistice as Havana reports reveal floating mines in Havana harbor.
Open Senate Charges Spain Responsible for Maine Disaster
In a dramatic Senate session on April 6 Perkins of California charged Spain with causing the Maine disaster through Spain's machinations and treachery. Other speakers urged Cuban independence and strong action, while Rawlins urged immediate war moves. In Washington Reed warned galleries to quiet as a Hill to authorize temporary fortifications prompted questions. The Oregon has arrived at Callao, Peru.
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Cal
Spain
Maine
Clay
Mantle
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Cuba
Rawlins
Utah
Congress
Reed
Bailew
B. Beach
Ohio
Palma
Sam
Vessels Sent Toward Key West For Evacuation Efforts
Havana April 6 Mangrove and Bache expected to sail to Key West to repatriate Americans as directed Consul-General Lee may hire merchant vessels if needed The steamer Birh Ida Mascotte Olivette are due in the coming days with Vern remaining in port as far as known
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Flood Devastates Shawneetown Illinois Town
Evansville reports Shawneetown on the Ohio River was engulfed by a levee breach. High water washed through a 20 foot opening destroying most of the town, with estimates of up to 500 or more lives lost as residents sheltered on upper floors and rooftops. Rescue boats carry supplies to the dark, floodbound city as officials seek to confirm casualties.
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Cabinet Sees Likely War Triggered by Spain
Washington April 4 reports say McKinley and his cabinet view Spain’s reply as unsatisfactory and prepare to present the Cuba crisis to Congress. Debates consider recognizing Cuban independence or declaring war, with mediation unlikely and no外国 offer noted.
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Cuba
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Day
Fleet Ready For Action At Key West In 1912 Preparations
War ships stripped exposed woodwork and removed pilot houses to reduce splinters. Castine and two torpedo boats patrolled southward after dark under Captain Sampson. Officers stored valuables ashore as crews move to a 15 minute readiness. Maine victims buried in simple ceremony.
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Castine
Maine
Madrid Situation Seen Through Blanco Opinion
A Madrid dispatch to the World notes the Spanish government has asked Captain General Blanco in Havana for his view on the insular government future the autonomist and other colonial parties and the likely army and volunteer response to pacification plans. It suggests the government aims for peace with concessions to America and Cuba though full independence may be withheld.
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German Bluff Spurs Liberia Protectorate Demand
Bishop Hartzell reports a German gunboat demanded 11500 in indemnity from Liberia for alleged damages and threats. Liberia refused, Germany offered protectorate status, which Liberia also declined. Hartzell will seek backing from Britain and the United States to keep Liberia independent. In Washington, Wheeler introduced a bill to aid Cuban noncombatants with 500000 for provisions and naval help without declaring war.
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Joseph Harte Zell
Africa
Liberia
Coleman
Germany
Bishop Hartzell
England
United States
Washington
Wheeler
Trains Collide Near Adairsville Killing Engineer
Two Western & Atlantic freight trains collided near Adairsville Georgia. Engineer Elliot was killed instantly and Engineer MceArdee fatally injured. The wreck demolished both trains and many cars, with several brakemen seriously hurt.
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Western & Atlantic Railroad
Adairsville
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MceArdee
Leiter's 9 Million Loan Powers Global Wheat Move
Leiter demonstrates cash strength with a 9 million loan backed by securities to secure deliveries through late May. He plans swift export of contract wheat from Chicago within four weeks and movement to Europe by May, with rail and lake shipments expanding to 2 million and 1.7 million bushels respectively. Prices abroad exceed Chicago values, and Leiter has been selling at favorable figures.
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Weare
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Buffalo
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Commodity prices across wheat and related goods
The market lists Wheat Walla Walla and other grains with prices per bushel ton and per sack. It covers oats barley millstuffs hay eggs butter cheese poultry hogs beef and various regional notes including Oregon Yakima and Puget Sound commodities with multiple price points.
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