War with Spain Urged by House Vote on Cuba Intervention
The U S House passed a sweeping resolution authorizing President McKinley to intervene in Cuba and use land and naval forces to end the war and establish a stable Cuban government. The report stresses Spain's alleged wartime atrocities, Maine destruction, and calls for immediate Cuban independence and relief. Minority and Senate reports echo recognition of Cuba and intervention debates.
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House of Representatives
Spain
Cuba
United States
Maine
Havana
Adamson
Bankhead
Ala
Brantley
Brewer
Als
Clayton
Cox
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Hilliott
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Howard
Lester
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Maddox
Strait
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Taylor
Henesit 8
McKinley
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Newlands
Silverite
Republic of Cuba
Songreal
Cuban
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Davis
St.” Aulmus
Turple
Foreign Committee
Committee On Foreign Relation
Mills
Daniel
Foraker
Senate
Butler
N. C
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Lindsay
Gomez
Wilson
Wash
Republilcan
Allen
Enire
Republic of
Hoar
Fairbanks
Turner
Girenta
Senate Reports Armed Interventions Push
The majority resolutions reported to the senate condemn over three years of Cuban unrest near U S shores, call the destruction of the United States battleship in Havana a disgrace, and urge measures in line with the president’s April 1898 message to Congress while addressing ongoing foreign policy debates.
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Senate
Davis
Cuba
United States
Senate Votes to Recognize Cuban Republic and Intervene
Washington April 18 the Senate voted 67 to 21 to recognize Cuba as a free republic and to empower the president to deploy U S forces and mobilize state militias to implement the resolution. The action follows the sinking of a U S battleship and the United States demands Spain relinquish control of Cuba. Earthquakes at San Francisco April 16 report two minor shocks felt at 10 43 and 11 07 not causing damage. tremors widespread, strongest near Port Costa where large grain warehouses are located.
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Senate
Majority Committee
Republic of Cuba
Cuba
United States
Congress
House of Representatives
United States of America
Spain
Cuban
San Francisco
Porta Costa
Baseball League Weeklies and Veteran Abolitionist Die
The National League weekly percentages show Chicago leading with 31,000 and others like Boston 1,000, Baltimore 1,000, Brooklyn 1,000, Cincinnati .667, Louisville .483, Cleveland .338, St. Louis .600, with several clubs at .000 or .000. Also note the death of Robert Purvis, veteran abolitionist and last surviving member of the original American anti slavery society, in Philadelphia on April 16 after apoplexy at age 83.
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Boston
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Louisville
Cleveland
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Robert Purvis
Madrid Sees United States Push Toward Cuba Crisis
Madrid reacts to McKinley Cuba stance with alarm over possible recognition or intervention. Spain vows firm resistance, seeks to preserve peace while blaming U S actions for pushing toward war. New tug names announced as officers discuss Pacific port defenses. In Milwaukee, Dr John L Ingersoll dies at 75. Maine inquiry report argues explosion not from external mine or torpedo.
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Madrid
Commission of Inquiry
Officials deny Crandall mine tale tied to Weyler
Chicago reports government officials reject claims that Charles A Crandall planted the Maine mine under orders from Capt Gen Weyler. Chief Wilkie of the secret service issued a strong denial in Washington, stating no such investigation exists.
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Charles A. Crandall
Maine
Gen. Weyler
Wilkie
Government
Secret Service
Washington
Three Killed in Missouri Freight Collision Near Coffeyton
Three men from St. Louis J Vorbreck engineer Henry Pohlman fireman and C J Crews brakeman were killed in a head on crash of two St Louis and San Francisco freight trains near Coffeyton Missouri. Railway officials blamed the accident on crew overlooking orders.
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J. Vorbreck
Henry Pohlman
C. J. Crews
San Francisco
Coffeyton
Fairfield
Rock Island Road
Here
Charles Dibble
Elmer Blosser
William Watterson
Various War Era Briefs From 19th Century Paper
Minor items note many events: the flying squadron back at Hampton Roads and a fire sweeping Mop kinton business district. Capt Sigsbee to command the cruiser St Paul. a $50 million tobacco trust formed in St Louis. Henry W King dies at 69. Cuba fighting continues. war plan for Cuba. McKinley to seek 400000 provisional troops. W H Newman elected president of Lake Shore and Michigan Southern. attack on US consulate in Malaga with no damage. 1898 fair moved due to Omaha expo. knitting mills form a $30 million combine. Charles W Hackett dies in Florida at 45. Ways and Means War Fund of 600000 discussed. Grant Le Masters shoots wife and commits suicide. St Louis ballpark fire injures 16. Massachusetts militia funding approved. Philippine rebellion panic in Manila. Britain declines mediation. restriction on coal shipments to Cuba and Puerto Rico. US diplomats watch Spanish air vessels. Robert M McLane dies in Paris at 83.
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Sigsbee
Maine
St. Paul
Plug Tobacco Trust
St. Louia
Henry W. King
Chicago
Cuba
War Department
McKinley
Congress
W. H. Newman
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
United States
Malaga
Omaha
New York
Charles W. Hackett
Utica
N. Y
Republican State Committee
Florida
Ways and Means Committee
Grant le Masters
Peoria
St. Louis
Massachusetts
Philippines
Manila
Spain
Puerto Rico
Robert M. McLane
Maryland
France
Paris
Feud Killings and War News Across Cities
Reports from Pineville show the Howard Baker feud erupting again with ten killed and three wounded in a ten day conflict. Other items note Iowa volunteers forming a First regiment, wheat hitting 1.15 for May, a Jefferson Davis memorial window unveiled in Richmond, a Racine engineer’s death, Don Carlos urging Carlists to war, Massachusetts approving electric chair, a Nebraska family massacre, and a Kansas deadlock ending with Charles Curtis’s renomination on the 730th ballot.
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Louisville
Clay County
Pineville
Howard
Jefferson Davin
Richmond
Jefferson Davis
St. Paul’s
Davis
Tiacine
Wis
Charles E. Hoyt
Cuban intervention dominates Congress debates in April
Washington reports detail Senate and House actions on Cuba from April 12 to 18. Debates centered on declaring war or arming intervention, with resolutions supporting Cuban independence and US military use, while a minority urged recognizing the Cuban republic. A House split occurred over immediate action and relief measures, alongside political clashes and a Wisconsin tragedy.
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Wisconsin
Eau Claire
Wis
Christian Miller
Willam ‘Taylor
Taylor
Government to Send Exploring Expedition to the Yukon
Government plans a summer expedition to Alaska to map channels harbors and navigable waters. Lieut elm leads the coast survey with the Gedney and a steam launch to Cook's Inlet and river mouths. Parties study the Yukon delta routes from Cape Dyer to St Michaels and survey Copper river shoals for navigability and charting.
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Yukon
Alaska
Pritchett
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Lieutelm
Coast Survey
Gedney
Cook’s Inlet
Yukon River
Kusilvak
St. Michael's Island
Pratt
Cape Dyer
St. Michaels
Central American War Alliances Target Nicaragua and Costa Rica
A historic sketch posits a wider Central American conflict with Nicaragua backed by Salvador and Honduras against Costa Rica. It estimates Nicaragua 8000, Salvador 3000, Honduras 60000, Costa Rica 5000, Guatemala 50000, and notes Estrada Cabrera's potential shift to support Costa Rica.
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Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Honduras
Salvador
Senor Estrada Cabrera
Cabrera
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