War Declared on Spain General Aims at Cuba Campaign
Washington April 6 1898 both houses of congress passed and President McKinley signed a formal declaration of war against Spain The president is empowered to use land and naval forces and to call state militias to carry the act into effect John Logan Jr offers a cavalry regiment from Illinois and John Jacob Astor of New York offers a battery of artillery to the war effort Roosevelt to retire from the navy department to join a mounted rifle regiment under Colonel Wood
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Washington
Congress
McKinley
Kingdom of Spain
Senate
House of Representatives of
United States
Mongrens
Heresby
United States of America
Spain
Federal Service
Sherman
State Department
Day
John B. Moore
New York
War Detment
Judge Day
Moore
Columbia University
Delaware
Bayard
Columbia
Department
John Wynne
Key West
Bassi
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Rocky Mountains
Wood
Geronimo
Alger
Mr. Roosevelt
Long
Admiral Walker
Navy
Philippines
Dewey
John Logan
Logan
Ilinois
John Jacob Astor
Onuba
Strategic boards urged to seek invasion of Cuba
Reports from Wasuineron say army and navy boards urged to replace a peaceful blockade with a two port invasion plan. Targeted bases include Cienfuegos in the south and Sagua La Grande in the north to link with insurgent forces at Sancti Spiritus and Garcia's troops in Santiago de Cuba.
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Cuba
Wasuineron
Army and Navy
Sancti Spiritus
Garcia
Santiago de Cuba
Albertini
Cuban Legation
Cienfuegos
Sagua la Grande
Aouth
Gomez
Sagua
Gomes
Ibis
Matanzas
Miles
War Department
Don’t Need Spanish Fleet Anyway Says Blanco in War Notes
In a April dispatch from Wasmeton the State department reports the U S consul reached Hong Kong safely from Manila and Mr Springer, consul to Cuba, arrived in New York. The Saratoga reached New York from Havana with 211 passengers and one million dollars in specie. Philippine insurgents mass near Manila and a massacre of the Spanish is feared. Blanco claims Madrid can defend Havana without Spanish ships. The torpedo boat Somers, bought from Germany, is held at Fal mouth under neutral laws as English torpedo boats watch. The Panther with 800 marines sails from Fort Monroe to Key West.
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Wasmeton
State Department
U.S
Hong Kong
Manilla
Springer
Cuba
New York
Saratoga
Havana
Week's Local and Personal News Gathers Busy Week
Tuesday reports show Joe Wanzel visiting Harlan and J E Bruce from Anita arriving. Des Moines business trips, visits from Chicago relatives, and court actions color a week of transfers, travels, sales, and depot work. Urban life, railroad updates, and civic events punctuate the period.
Money Do You Work Hard To Stretch It Far
A brief urging readers to stretch scarce funds and manage money carefully. It emphasizes personal duty to self and family to make every dollar count and use it wisely amid tight finances.
Bargain Men and Boys Suits Store Ad
A print advertisement touts men’s all wool suits from 3.50 and boys’ suits from 1.00, claiming new stock bought this season at low prices. It promises colorfast fabrics, fitting services, and overall value, appealing to shoppers seeking economical attire.
Seven Ages of Clothes From Juniors to Seniors
A brief sewing shop line offers light, cheap clothing for all ages and builds, promising outfits for juniors through seniors. The ad emphasizes affordable options and a wide range of sizes to suit ordinary figures.
Trade Center Purports Unbeatable Value in Atlantic
A local store touts Pull In Trade as the greatest value with Nobby Goods and exclusive New Goods offerings in Atlantic. The shop advertises one price and an up to date inventory asserting it is the sole source for new goods in town.
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Atlantic
Atlantic city items note church meeting and guard moves
Rev Baurenfiend and family pass through for Council Bluffs future home as annual German Evangelical conference of Noble township pastors expires. Dodge Light Guards travel to Des Moines for camp with hot coffee provided by Windsor hotel. Iowa scouts consider three regiments, Atlantic may organize a company with governor permission. German Evangelical Synod Creston district meets at Rev Stech residence in Atlantic with services in German and English. Band concert announced for Friday evening in the park.
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Ing. J. E. Bruce
Anita
Liston Collins
Des’ Moines
Miss Goodwin
Sheriff Jones
Audubon
Miss Bertha Newman
Omaha
Geo. Freeman
Carl Becker
W. C. Franklin
Des Moines
Dodge Light
Hunter
Baurenfiend
Noble Township
Council Bluffs
Dodge Light Guards
Windsor Hotel
Iowa
Atlantic Company
Atlantic
Iowa Guard
United States Service
Shaw
German Evangelical Synod
Creston
C. H. Stech
Walnut Street
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Cowboys
Department—Hall
Blanco
Lee
A. A. McGinniss
Fitzhugh Les
The
Somers
Phillipine
Cap
Ital
Madrid
London
Polo Y Bernabe
Toronto
Germany
Panther
Montgomery
Fort Monroe
Ashington
D. C
Panama
Newport
Cape Verde
Shenandoah
Azore Islands
Daven
Joe Wanzel
Harlan
W. E. Simpson
Maine
A. S. Williams
Chicago
Bryant, Brown & Bryant
Bocers Bros
Kinney
Chestnut Street
King's Daughters
John Magarell
Mrs. Magarell
Abe Block
J. K. Powers
Rua
Life Insurance Company of
Marshalltown
Prof
Clifford
Egangs Ladies
Levi Dows
Atlantic Clothing Co
Block
State Guard
Atlantic City
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