Sherman Resigns the Secretaryship in Health Decline
A cabinet meeting today accepted the resignation of Secretary of State Job Sherman effective at noon. After more than four decades in public service across the House, Senate, Treasury, and State, he retires at nearly 75 due to failing health. William R Day is favored to succeed, though Day may remain in Canton to practice law.
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Troops Reach Chickamauga Camp in Tennessee
Troops expected to concentrate at Chickamauga National Park as divisions from the regular service move to the battlefield for drill and potential reorganization. About 15,000 soldiers may be encamped by midweek with further arrivals from diverted Gulf destinations. Captain D McArthur arrives to establish headquarters. Tenth Cavalry under Col. Guy W. Henry reaches the park. Shunp Fight Ends Fatally near Savannah reports a racial killing on Hutch island. Must Leave British Ports: belligerent warships ordered to depart British ports within 24 hours.
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President Signs Proclamation on War With Spain
Washington April 25 Congress adopted a resolution recognizing a state of war with Spain, President McKinley signing it that afternoon. A Key West desultory fire hit the American fleet without damage. four Spanish ships were captured by cruisers. The Mangrove cut the cable between Key West and Havana. Fitzhugh Lee to be brigadier general, Joe Wheeler already a major general. Atlanta reports Gov. Atkinson to call for troops. Georgia to supply two regiments and two light batteries.
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War Declaration From Washington McKinley Pushes War
President McKinley sent Congress a message urging declaration of war against Spain. The note outlines ruptured Spanish relations, Cuban independence demands, a Cuba blockade, and calls for volunteers to wage war as Congress acts.
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Dauntless in Danger Near Cuban Coast Dispatches War Brief
The AP dispatch boat Dauntless neared Matanzas Cuba when torpedo boat Dupont appeared. After signals and cautious orders the Cincinnati cruiser warned the Dauntless to stay outside a six mile limit. A brief exchange occurred and mail was returned as Dauntless proceeded westward, avoiding bombardment. Additional notes report three more Spanish prizes seized at Key West and a first shot on the Foote during harbor soundings. Also listed are dispatches on French naval protection moves and 125000 volunteers.
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War revenue tariff bill moves to committee debate
The war revenue tariff bill, drafted by Republicans, was not reported to the house. Democrats protested the lack of time to examine provisions and asked for amendments in committee. Committee to review the bill today with Republicans detailing provisions and revenue, and Democrats to offer amendments tomorrow. House reporting expected tomorrow but full consideration unlikely before Wednesday.
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Army officer to confer with Gomez on Cuban aid
An unidentified high ranking U.S. Army officer reportedly heads to Havana to confer with Cuban insurgents about aid to the United States government in the war against Spain. He was met at Tampa by Cuban junta representatives to escort him to Gomez for valuable information.
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