Mckinley Seeks Discretionary Powers Over Cuban Endgame
President McKinley’s Cuba message urges discretionary authority to use force if needed to end hostilities and stabilize Cuba, opposes belligerent recognition and Cuban independence. It notes Spain’s armistice signals and Maine wreck as proof Spain cannot guarantee U S interests while seeking relief funds for afflicted Cubans.
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Maine
Spain
Wasnisaroy
Haver
Cain
United States
Cuba
Spgin
Havana
Cortes
Congress
Militia to Lead War Effort With 40,000 More Troops
Wastuxatox April 11. The war department announces plans to raise the army by 40,000 men. The draft will target the militia to that extent, bringing total forces to 66,000. If needed, a additional call may go to state troops. This plan limits opportunities for the one million applicants seeking enlistment unless extra troops are required beyond the regular army and National Guard.
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Wastuxatox
War Department
Department
Regular Army
National Guard
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Endorsed for Expectant Mothers
A vintage appeal extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as vital for expectant mothers. It claims the medicine strengthens delicate organs during pregnancy, enhances health, and eases the baby’s arrival, promising safer, easier childbirth and long term wellness.
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Dr. Dierre
Pierce Har Beer
Syrup of Figs Advertises Pleasant, Effective Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting, rapid acting cleanse for kidneys, liver, and bowels. It claims effective relief from colds, headaches, fevers, and habitual constipation, noting broad availability through druggists and urging against substitutes. It lists California Fig Syrup Co locations in San Francisco Louisville and New York.
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California
FIG Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Cubans reject armistice condition in letter to McKinley
An extract from a letter by Maximo Gomez to US representative in Santiago de Cuba argues against an armistice with Spain. He states Cubans will not accept a temporary halt to hostilities and insists on evacuation of Spain and full Cuban autonomy when loyal Cubans assume power, urging McKinley to know the stance of the Cuban provisional government.
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New York
Conan Barker
United States
Santiago de Cuba
Maximo G Mnez
McKinley
Totta
Spain
Sam
Cuba
Lan
Whaleback Columbus Wil Considered as War Transport
Naval officers in Wisconsin examined the whaleback Christopher Columbus for possible use as a transport. The iron hull, watertight compartments, and record of carrying up to 7 400 people on trial imply strong troopship potential. If war with Spain arises, she could sail from Key West to Havana with thousands aboard.
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Columbus
West Scorror
Wis
Washington
Christopher Columbus
Robert Smith
Navy Department
Key West
Iluvana
Spain
Maritime mobilization quickens at Mare Island Navy Yard
United States vessels at Mare Island are being rapidly prepared for potential war. The cruiser Charleston nears completion with Admiral Kirkland aiming for fighting readiness by month end. Tenswola placed in commission to house marines and free barracks for a temporary hospital. Philadelphia and Albatross work accelerate and overtime is ordered. Seminole scouts and braves announce readiness to join a potential fight against Spain, touted as invaluable for coastal defense in Cuba.
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United States
Mare Island Navy
Yanp
Cal
Charleston
Admiral Kirkland
Tenswola
Glass
Mare Island
Gliss
Philadelphia
Albatross
Spain
Mon
Fla
Billy Bow Iags
Tommy Tiger Tail
Culet
Weyler letter mystery sparks Cuba war odds
The article reports on a rumor-filled dispatch about a Weyler letter and involvement of General Lee in Havana harbor sabotage. It notes U S officials in Key West and Washington weighing Cuban probabilities, with inquiries into the Maine explosion and possible Spanish conspirators.
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New York
Tribune
Key
West
Lee
Taryn
Washington
Cuba
Key West
Springer
Barker
Sagua
Cal
Joe
Sampson
Spain
Beant
Maine
Havana Harbor
Sobral
Arseander Weyler
Ix ceAnite
Weyter
Weyler
Havana
Cubat
Cours of
Lac
Lac Aonul
Weylee
Supplies for the troops bid requests issued
Assistant Quartermaster General C Lee asks contractors to bid for guppies 10 to be delivered at Chickamauga Park. Proposals to transport the command from Fort Sheridan and other western posts to Chattanooga, then five miles to the plien seleded 25 tie mu doual reindecvens. Opened Thursday at headquarters. Specifications include 120 corls of wend to quarters 6,009 pounds of oats and 3,400 pernia 1 tail for bad garded as proof troops at Fort Sherman will move to Chickamauga soon. Other officers expect a call when time is right. Spain denies mine story.
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Carcano
Avril LL
Jg, C. Lee
United States Army
Department of the Lakes
Chickamauga
Fort Sheridan
Chattanogg
Operatives Holding Out In Reduced Wages Strike City Mills
In New Beprorp on April 11, 22 cotton cloth mills reopened after closures since January 17 due to a 10 percent wage cut strike. Most mills started machinery but only a quarter of workers entered, with strikers jeering at those who yielded. Strike leaders warn town shutdowns loom if many more do not return.
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Senate
Bryan Refused to Lead Easter Prayer at Indiana Church
William J. Bryan visited Elm Grove Methodist church on Judge McCabe’s farm near an Indiana springs. The pastor urged him to pray during Easter services, but Bryan refused. After services he toured the resort waters and mud baths with Judge McCabe, and before leaving for Pittsburgh he was given flowers by the judge’s grandchildren.
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Indiana
Ixpias Mixenan
Pittsburg
Mr. Bryan
Judge McCabe
New York Court ruling on trolley patent rights
Walker Manufacturing Co appeals to the New York Court of Appeals over trolley hardware rights claimed as public property. General Electric holds exclusive manufacture under Van Depoel patents. A prior asset filing lists 1.41 million as the value of the Van De potel trolley patents.
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New York
Crevenaxp
Walker Manufacturing Company
York Court of Appeals
Weekie Street Railway Company
van Depoel
General Electric Company
Walker Company
General Electric Comany
Genera Electric Company
Prsident Goffin
Bull and Lions Battle in Easter Fight
City of Mexico reports five thousand spectators witnessed a brutal clash between an elephant and a bull on Easter Sunday. The spectacle ended abruptly as the bull fatally attacked the trainer, starved beforehand, while crowd control and stunned officials watched.
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Mexico
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