Congress Declares Cuba Free and Expels Spain
The United States congress reaches a hard fought compromise to expel Spain from Cuba. A joint resolution calls for Cuba to be free and independent, with the president empowered to use land and naval forces to enforce the act. Senate final vote 42 to 35. House 810 to 6.
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Congress of the
United States
Spain
Cuba
Senate
House
Boutells
Brewer
Ala
Gardner
N. J
Johnson
Ind
Loud
Cal
McCall
Mase
Oint
In Ag
Qouba
Cuban
Havana
Congress
Cubia
Senate War Vote Reaches Final Hour Cuba Independence
The senate adopted the conference report at 1 16 am after a long battle over recognizing Cuban independence. The 42 to 85 vote reflected a fragile coalition against radical action as the chamber moved toward war. The scene was tense with many witnesses including women in the corridors as the decisive vote arrived.
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Wasamneron
American Congress
Senate
Congress
House
Island Republic
Washington
Cuba
Last Hope of the Dons Talk of a Latin Union
Spanish efforts to win Cuban insurgents and deter U S interference expand. Madrid aims to persuade Cubans a nominal autonomy under Spain is preferable to joining the American republic. Reports say Gomez and Garcia may be approached. Spain seeks Mexican aid and aims to sway Central and South American nations to its side while pressuring great powers to intervene. The Monroe Doctrine is recast to suit Spanish aims as secrecy tightens on military movements.
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New York Journal
Maprio
Biarritz
United States
Insurgenta
Cuba
Gomez
Garcia
Spain
Mexico
Texas
Diaz
Alfonso XIII
Antilles
American
America
Washington
Everyody
Madrid
Havana
Sagasta
Spanish Transatlantic Company
el Imparcial
Malaga
James Oreelman
Local and Personal News from Atlantic City Area
Looper went to Chicago with a car of cattle last evening. Numerous residents and visitors travel to and from Chicago Creighton and New York on business and pleasure. A special 15c music sale at Eggers Bros draws shoppers all week. Funeral notices report Mrs. J N Barson to be interred in Atlantic City. Court notes cover Burns Lambert case verdict for defendant and a rail engine sparks damages suit. New depot work proceeds with brick delivery and track realignment to Chestnut Street by May 1.
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Looper
Chicago
E. I. Rigg
Griswold
Bnatheas
J. W. Cuykendall
Eggers Bros
Eusden and
Thompson
Maine
Atlantic
W. Jenkin
J. T. Jenkin
J. M. Bartlett
Brayton
E. Huchendorf
New York
Mott
G. W. Hoover
Audubon
Des Moines
D. J. Vance
W. A. Vance
Kellogg
A.A. Locke
Monrovia
Cal
Chas. H. Locke
E. E. Reed
Logan
Presbytery
John Weighton
C. P. Taylor
J. H. Jones
John Mosier
C. W. Harris
Kansas City
Trenton
Missouri
Atlantic City
N. J
J. N. Barson
W. W. Parker
Congregational Church
B.S
Burns Lambert Ajlander
Stoner
McFarland
W. H. Davison
Helpera
Geo. Gould
Davenport
Chestnut Street
Maple Street
George Gould
Ultimatum to Spain signals 80000 militia call up
President to sign ultimatum and resolutions tonight and send them to Spain. Three days allotted for Spain’s reply to allow U.S. army and navy to position for a decisive strike. War department plans calling 80,000 militiamen. foreign attaches recalled. Also notes social and local items from Des Moines to Philadelphia.
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Spain
Washington, D. C
Alving
War Department
Equal Suffrage and Civic Meeting Announcements
Community notices outline American Express half pay during war service for National Guard and Reserve members. The Political Equality club schedules a meeting with literary program and parliamentary drill, invites visitors, and plans a social at Mrs. Swan's on April 28. Upcoming Equal Suffrage conferences feature speakers Mrs. Conine, Miss Moore, and Miss Wilson, with a general call to attend across church events. A Des Moines Evangelical conference roster lists appointments, plus a Reform era open meeting at G A R hall on April 22 includes songs, recitations, and speeches. The Colter Stables offers services as Havings rebrand, inviting patrons.
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The
American Express Company
Auch
National Guard
Spain
Political Equality Club
Geo. M. Lyon
Henrietty Moore
Jennie Wilson
Washington, D.C
Grinnell
Iowa
Gaza
Herron
G. A. R. Hall
America
E. E. Reed
Nellie Day
Mare Quallette
E. S Hill
Yankes
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Tion
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Sylvester Bryant
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Panish
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Rosk Island Road
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Department of Colorado
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Windsor Hotel
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Zela
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Norfolk
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Cape Verda Islands
United States Governant
Political Equality
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Evangelical Association
Council Bluffs
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Noble Township
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Ming
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W. J. Colter
Levi Doowwoo
New Spring
Levi Dows
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