New York Seizes Spanish Steamer After Swift Chase
News from Exy West Florida reports the flagship New York chased and captured the Spanish mail steamer Alfonso XII, believed to be bound for Havana from Barcelona with a cargo of supplies and soldiers. Nashville later captures the Buena Ventura near Florida coast, as Manila squadron sails, and rumors spread of further prizes and a temporary rear admiral appointment for Sampson to avoid command confusion.
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Exy West
Fla
New York
Havana
Sampson
Barcelona
Spain
Compagnio Espagnoli Trans-Atlastique
Cuba
Apanish
Buens Ventura
Florida
Ery West
Pascagoula
Rotterdam
Nashville
Key West
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
North Atlantic
Senate
Department
Howell
Schley
War Revenue Bill Aims At 100 Million Annually
The Ways and Means Committee completed a war revenue measure to be printed and reviewed again today with full committee action possible Wednesday. It estimates annual revenue between 95 and 100 million dollars, and excludes taxes on railroad or transportation tickets and petroleum while adding small taxes on chewing gum and certain beverages. A beer tax raise and tobacco tax expansion are also included, with stamp tax modifications and a $2,500,000 tonnage levy.
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Ways and Means Committee
Dow
National League scores tallied across cities
National League games report results with Baltimore 5 Boston 10 Philadelphia 12 New York 4 Washington 7 Brooklyn 6 Chicago 8 Louisville 2 Cincinnati 11 Pittsburg 6. Western League shows Indianapolis 11 Detroit 10 Omaba 6 St Paul 7 Columbus 8 MUwanken
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Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Brooklyn
Chicago
Louisville
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Detroit
Omaba
St. Paul
Columbus
Muwanken
Sagasta Urges Firm Stand as Concessions Fail in Cuba
In Paris dated April 20 Sagasta, premier of Spain, urges followers to unite and act. He says concessions have failed to avert war over Cuba, vows Spain will defend territorial integrity and urges rapid constitution of chambers to back national defense. Conservative leader Silva backs government and defers political program.
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Maoprip
Paris
Senate
Senor Sagasta
Spain
Sagasta
Senor Silva
Senor Canevas del Castillo
Dons Prefer War Stand as Spain Faces U S Demands
Marrio April 20 The general belief is that Congress’s joint resolution makes war with the United States inevitable. Spain urges policy aligned with the queen regent’s forthcoming Cortes speech, while official notes report active negotiations with Cuban insurgents for autonomy concessions. Spain seeks funds via a Philippine sale and war loans as war looms.
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Spain
United States
Marrio
Congress
Associated Press
Woodford
Senor Moret
Senor Gullen
Senor Sagasta
Cuba
Imparcial
McKinley
Americana
Philippines
Berlin
Berliner Neusten Nachrichten
Bismarck
Germany
Philippine Islands
Nachrichten
England
Manila
Dons
London
Madrid
The
Daily Mail
Great Britain
The Threshold of Womanhood and Health Advice
An article urges frank guidance for girls entering womanhood, warning against dangerous examinations and urging mothers to seek Dr. R V Pierce’s care in Buffalo New York. It touts his Favorite Prescription and promotes his medical book and free mailing offer to improve women’s health. Also includes brief notices on Rio Janeiro firm suspension, British conduct and Cleveland wire drawers accepting trust terms.
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R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
People‘s
Common Sense Medical Adviser
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N.Y
Cuba Independence Debate Winds Through Senate Prospects
Washington April 20 Reports from across the country show troop movements under way with urgency while the Senate, fatigued from a Cuban resolutions debate, resumes consideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill. Allen urges U S recognition of Cuba as independent and pledges friendly aid to settle finances with Spain, warning of financial predators if action is delayed.
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Cockrell
Bacon
Messrs
Mantle
Mont
Cannon
Utah
Hale
Spooner
Wis
House
Allen
Neb
Committee On Foreign Relations
Republic of Cuba
Cabitas
United States of America
Cuba
United States
Kingdom of Spain
Spain
Stewart
Washington
Hager
Sture
Capitol
Military and Naval Activity in Early War Mobilization
War Department moves to enlist National Guardsmen under the first call for troops. Fleet steam yachts are procured and bids for steam colliers placed as preparations deepen. Funds allotments reach one million dollars for troop movements and balloon service signals modern warfare measures. Disturbance in Porto Rico prompts reports of Americans urged to depart.
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War Department
Washington
Sixth Cavalry
Alger
Swift's Specific Promotes Blood Cleansing Against Summer Ills
A medical advertisement urges readers to take a thorough Swift's Specific course to cleanse and purify the blood, claiming winter impurities linger and summer brings diseases. It warns that those who start now stay comparatively safe through the hot season, while neglect invites illness.
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Swift
Blood Remedy Promises Health Boost For Summer Sickness
An advertisement extols S.S.S8 to strengthen the body against summer illness. It claims the tonic builds blood by removing impurities and supplying rich red blood. Marketed as exclusively plant based with no potash or mercury, it promotes S. S. S. 8 8 8 as superior to rivals.
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Pike's Peak
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Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association
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Rio Janeiro
Lemos
Cleveland
H. P. Nail Company
Steel and Wire Trust
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Porto Rico
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Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
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