Message on Cuba Urges Force to End Hostilities
President presses Congress to act on Cuba crisis as reconcentration policies devastate villages, starve populations, and threaten US interests. He notes mediation efforts failed, Spain shifts to home rule talks, and relief programs reach Havana and inland towns with nearly $200,000 in aid.
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Santa Clara
Matanzas
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Spain
Canovas
Cuba
Porto Rico
Woodford
New York City
American National Red Cross
Onuba
American Red Cross
Rest on Congress Frays Over Cuba Question in Senate
The April session opened with full galleries and foreign dignitaries present. Senator Quay pressed for immediate action against Spain citing the Maine disaster, warning of war without delay to defend the US. The message from the president was referred to the Foreign Relations Committee as Butler urged recognizing Cuban insurgents.
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Washmoton
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Union
Spain
Cuba
Duba
Kias
Astruggle
Quay
Senate
Maine
Trades League of Philadelphia
Pruden
Davis
Minnesota
Stewart
Butler
N. D
Havana
Cuban Republic
Committee On Foreign Relations
Allison
War News and Proclamations From 1898 Era Displays
Reports from Washington detail Spain's war against Cuba and U S recognition of a Cuban republic with calls to withdraw Spanish forces. General Blanco proclaims a suspension of hostilities to restore peace in Cuba. The U S Supreme Court affirms Omaha's demand for a viaduct over the Chicago Burling ton and Quincy Railroad on South Sixteenth Street.
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Blanco
Washington
State Department
Cubs
Cuba
Bianco
Omaha
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Shires
Nebraska Supreme Court
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
South Sixteenth Street
Class of 1898 Exercises At Opera House Night
The Atlantic high school senior class presented an extensive program at the opera house on Monday evening to a large appreciative audience. Students, teachers, and performers received praise for a well rehearsed show including a Goddess of Liberty tableau, duets by Ethel Waddell and Pearl Evans, a 15 boy chorus, and Karl Carson’s energetic declamation and encore. Court and county reporting notes followed, highlighting the county recorder Herbert’s large quarterly filing and fees. The piece closes with mention of a high quality camera advertisement and a sign-off by Fred Alexander.
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Opera House
Atlantic High School
Goddess of Liberty
Ethel Waddell
Pearl Evans
Karl Carson
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McKinley
Boaln
Bando
Daland
Bolons
Congresa
Senatore
Hobart
Nelson A. Miles
Julian Pauncefote
Bron Hengelsmuller
Constantius Bruen
Denmark
Charles F. Adam
Miss Adam
Boeufve
Yola
Guatemala
J. B. Pieda
Legation
Atlantic Clothing
Cahn, Wampold & Co
Atlantic
Maner Fcter
Atlantic Clothing CO
Blook
R. D. Wilkin
Board of Supervisors
W. K. Ramsey
W. C. Terbush
S. G. Hunter
Tenth Street
Herbert
Cass County
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Frank Herbert
Recorder
Fred Alaxander
Curcago
Montagne & Co
L. T. Spangler
Iowa
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