Battleships clash as Morro Castle fires on New York fleet
From Havana to Key West reports describe Morro Castle firing at the United States squadron without effect. The Detroit captures the Catalina with provisions destined for Havana while Porter's group seizes small prizes and the Porter torpedo boat earns prize money. Madrid bellows protests as the Buena Ventura seizure provokes international outrage.
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New York
Wavana
Morre Castle
Catalina
Cadiz
Havana
Christy
Detroit
Key West
Wilmington
Porter
Sophia
Fremont
Madrid
United States
Declaration of war and shifts in the U S government
The United States declares war on Spain with the measure adopted by both houses. Secretary Sherman resigns, to be succeeded by Judge Day and John B. Moore. Commander Wynne named prize commissioner at Key West. War mobilization details and volunteer quotas announced for states and territories.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Congress
House
Senate
Sherman
State Department
Day
John B. Moore
New York
War Department
Volunteer Army
Moore
Columbia University
John A. Wynne
Key West
Commodore Schley
Columbia
Minneapolis
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Paris
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Asiatic
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San Francisco
Colorado
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Idaho
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Helena
Oregon
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Oxyden
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Vigorous Chasing of Moving Lights Off Havana
In the early hours the pursuit of moving lights continued off Havana. The British schooner Iolanthe of Windsor NS was allowed to proceed after being out of Matanzas. No shots have been fired since yesterday. The Dolphin and yacht Eayle arrived from Key West with officers and prize crews returned to Pedro and Antonio. Torpedo-boat Porter made a night shore mission under cover. Lieutenant Fremont landed for information. The blockade persists in calm, clear weather. Secretary Long announced Captain Sampson as acting rear admiral.
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Havana
Iolanthe
Windsor
N. S
Matanzas
Dolphin
Eayle
Key West
Pedro
Antonio
Fremont
War Declaration Against Spain Adopted by Congress
The House Foreign Affairs Committee report announces that war exists between the United States and the Kingdom of Spain, dated April 21, with the President empowered to use all land and naval forces and to call up state militia as needed to carry the act into effect.
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Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Spain
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
United States of America
Kingdom of Spain
Madrid
Cuba
Cuban
Cardenas
Bahia Honda
Cienfuegos
William M’kinley
Executive Mansion
President McKinley Proposes War Declaration Against Spain
The president sends to Congress a bill urging a formal declaration of war with Spain. He cites responses to U S demands in Cuba, rupture of diplomatic relations, a Cuba blockade, and a 1898 proclamation calling for volunteers. He urges swift action to establish the United States as a belligerent power.
House Passes War Bill Without Debate or Roll Call
The House of Representatives voted 70,000,000 strong to declare war on Spain in one minute 41 seconds. A solemn, unanimous action followed President’s message as Speaker Reed announced passage and the measure moved to the Senate.
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Washington
House
United States
Kingdom of
Spain
Reed
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Adams
Senate
Doings of the Week in War News and Discoveries
War updates and world notes from the past week cover Cuban hostilities and armistice termination, Spain’s break with the United States, Hawaii annexation prospects, and Russia’s stance. Reports include Klondike finds, U S naval preparations, and major shipbuilding orders. Also noted are deaths of Lathrop and Marcou and gunboat-related accidents in Fort Wayne.
Nomination of Charles Emory Smith for Postmaster General
President nominates Charles Emory Smith of Pennsylvania to be postmaster general to succeed James A. Gary who resigns due to ill health. Smith edits the Philadelphia Press. Cuban insurgents Nunez and Castillo join talks with Major-General Miles as U S forces prepare actions on Spain in Cuba.
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Washington
Senate
Charles Emory Smith
Pennsylvania
James A. Gary
White House
Gary
Philadelphia Press
Nunez and
Castillo
Miles
United States
Cuba
Senor Albertino
Havana
Diplomatic Mission Signals U S Britain Talks
A Washington dispatch reports Henry White, secretary of the American embassy in London, is in New York on a diplomatic mission tied to U S Britain relations and a possible new treaty akin to an arbitration accord that failed last year.
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New York
Washington
Henry White
London
Great Britain
Spain
White
United States
Mr. White
Cheers in Commons as Balfour cites US on neutral vessels
In the House of Commons Mr. Balfour, acting secretary for foreign affairs, said the United States would adhere to the treaty of Paris on neutral vessels. The announcement drew cheers. Spain's reply is awaited from Madrid. Paris Times notes French support for Spain and a large public subscription in Spain.
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London
House of Commons
Arthur Bower Norwood
Mr. Balfour
Spain
Paris
the Times
United States
Senate Passes Defense Measures Amid War Preparations
The Senate approved three defense related measures including a sundry civil bill with funding for national defense and a naval appropriation bill. A joint resolution gave the president power to block exports of coal and war matériel. In Madrid Spain the Cortes said relations with the United States are broken off. Judge Hale set June 10 for death of Charles Fiester, killer of his wife. The Washington naval and military mobilization intensified with ship purchases, gun orders, and a new patrol fleet led by Commodore Howell.
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United States
Madrid
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Engman
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Gallen
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Hale
Charles Fiester
Fiester
Commodore Howell
Yosemite
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