Imparcial Revises Cuba Policy in Bitter Feb. Debate
The newspaper critiques U S policy toward Cuba, accusing McKinley of feigning friendship while preparing for war. It questions plans to deploy the fleet and threaten force, arguing the United States seeks Cuban independence but risks misusing resources. Statements from Spanish officials are noted.
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Imparcial
Cuba
McKinley
Caba
Pelayo
Colon
Corona Teresa
Jenda
Vizcaya
Insula
Capital Is Safe Washington Regarded as Secure From Attack
Washington is regarded as secure from naval attack due to upgraded fortifications at Fort Washington and Sheridan Point. The Potomac is fortified with river obstructions and mine and torpedo preparations below the forts, ready to destroy enemy vessels before gunfire is needed.
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Wasnixcox
Washington
Fort Washington
Sheridan Point
Potomac
Prions Favorable to Cuban Independence
Pi Estrada Coven janta returned from Washington after weeks abroad and said conditions were favorable for independence. He noted efforts to resolve the Cuban question at Key West and mentioned Cuban fears over deaths of sailors, but declined to discuss government actions until inquiry results are released.
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T. Estrada
Coven Janta
Washington
Key West
Madrid to Leave New York at Once After Dispatch Delays
Feb 25 reports from New York indicate Madrid plans to depart immediately if not delayed by dispatches from Arturo Baldasano in New York. The queen regent and cabinet discuss relations with the United States as Canada Pacific actions loom. A separate note mentions energetic government measures for reparation and a Prince Port au Prince incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
New York
Vizcaya
Tompkins
Arturo Baldasano
Amer
Port Au Prince
Reed Opposes Free Homes Amendment in Indian Bill
In Washington Senator Reed opposes the free homes amendment added to the Indian appropriation bill. He argues settlers who agreed to pay 1.25 per acre must be bound by their contract. Reed and Nelson discuss bankruptcy provisions and align on restoring senate bill provisions in the house bill. Nelson to join conference committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Globe
Washington
Neilson
Reed
Senate
Nelson
House
Committee On Conference
Vote of Confidence in Meline Ministry Wins Big In Paris
Paris February 25 The chamber of deputies crowded all day to back M Melines government with a decisive 461 to 40 vote of confidence. Debates centered on Zola case interpellations and potential war intervention by generals Pellieux and Boisdeffre amid fears of religious strife.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Meline
MM. Hubbard
Gautier
M. Zola
M. Hubbard
Pellieux
Boisdeffre
Ministry For War
Billot
Dreyfus
Leave Havana Soon in That Locality
The report notes plans to depart Havana and proceed directly to Key West for examination, outlining a swift travel route and inspection aim. It highlights the movement through a specific locality with intent to assess conditions and report findings afterward.
Court of inquiry on Maine disaster continues in Havana
The sessions report witnesses including Chaplain Chadwick and a British bark captain, with divers examined as the court moves toward Key West. No bodies recovered, Sigsbee orders limit official information, and Havana officials emphasize prudence amid heightened public feeling.
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Havana
Captain Sampson
Chadwick
Maine
Regia
Rolf
Key West
Sigsbee
Court of Inquiry
Royal Baking Powder Co endorsement claims health benefits
The advertisement praises Royal Baking Powder as superior leavening strength and healthfulness, pledging protection against alum and adulteration. Separately, naval notes state the Maine inquiry continues to focus on wrecking operations. the cruiser Montgomery loaded coal at Tampa docks, planning to sail to Key West that morning with over 100 tons aboard.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Tampa
Fla
United States
Montgomery
Key West
Great Activity At Fort McPherson Spurred By Merritt Arrival
Atlanta Ga Feb 25 Activity surges at Fort McPherson as General Merritt arrives stirring talk of deployment. Colonel Cook ensures railcars ready for swift movement to Florida within a night. Officers arrange private affairs amid enhanced munitions and near-certain orders to depart.
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Atlanta
Fort McPherson
Merritt
Cook
Florida
Spooner Defends Corbett Seat in Senate Worded Ruling
In Washington on February 25 the senate debated Henry W. Corbett's right to a seat from Oregon via governor appointment. Spooner of Wisconsin argued a constitutional basis for seating Corbett. The session adjourned before his conclusion. A push to consider the Alaskan homestead bill stalled on a technicality. Allen Nebraska withdrew a Cuban situation inquiry resolution when presented.
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Senate
Funeral of Frances Willard in Evanston Ills
Frances Willard president of the W C T U is honored in Evanston Illinois with a day of mourning. Private rites at Rest Cottage followed by public services at First Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev Dr Frank M Bristol. The procession followed to Rose Hill cemetery for interment beside her mother in spring.
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Evanston
Ills
Frances Willard
Miss Willard
Nothwestern University
Rose Hill Cemetery
Suspension of Light Battery K target practice at Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio Texas February 25 The sensational move at Fort Sam Houston is the temporary halt ordered by headquarters on sending Light Battery K First Artillery into the mountains for its annual 30 days target practice.
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San Antonio
Tex
Fort Sam Houstop
Fort Thomas Orders Recall Rifle Range Troops
Colonel Cochran at Fort Thomas Ky. orders bring Culbertson Ky. rifle range troops back to the fort under Washington instructions. New bayonets usable as trenching tools issued to all troops.
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Ciiscinnati
Washington
Cochran
Fort Thomas
Culbertson
Navy Battalion Commander Buckland Leaves for Washington
New Haven reports that E G Buckland commander of the Connecticut naval battalion departed for Washington in response to orders from the secretary of the navy.
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New Haven, Conn
Secretary of the Navy
E.G. Buckland
Naval Battalion of
Connecticut
Washington
House Passes Additions to Sundry Civil Bill
The House, focused on business, added 380 pages to the sundry civil appropriation bill and quietly approved an amendment to boost funds for unused Springfield arsenal machinery. Resolutions for two extra naval cadets in the engineer corps were adopted as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Cannon
Springfield Arsenal
Gillette
Engineer Corps of
Navy
Minneapolis Floated Out of Dry Dock at League Island
Philadelphia february 25 the United States cruiser Minneapolis was successfully floated out of the dry dock at the League Island navy yard at high tide.
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Minneapolis
Philadelphia
United States
League Island Navy Yard
Defense weakens Lattimer case with rapid witness testimony
In Wilkes Barre on February 25 the defense presented numerous witnesses to show the strikers engaged in riotous conduct before the shooting. The witnesses testified quickly and the evidence was concise and pointed.
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Wilkesbarre
Lattimer
Maine Representative Introduces Maine Relief Bill
Representative Boutelle of Maine, chair of the naval affairs committee, has introduced a bill to relieve victims of the battleship Maine disaster. The measure follows the Samoan relief act of 1900 and reflects late conference and administration views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boutelle
Maine
House Committee On Naval Affairs
United States
Supreme Court Opens Hearing on Joint Traffic Case
The Supreme Court begins the hearing in the joint traffic case where the United States seeks to have the 31 leading roads association agreement formed in 1899 set aside as void and enjoin its operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHinaTon
Supreme Court of the
United States
Scheme to Convert Rhodesia into Crown Colony Approved
London newspapers and political circles applaud Mr Chamlain's plan to convert Rhodesia into a crown colony. The proposal excludes Northern Rhodesia from immediate action, reserving that region for future decision.
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London
Mr. Chamlain
Rhodesia
Northern Rhodesia
McCabe Named General Manager of Washington and Columbia River RR
It is reported that Joseph McCabe formerly head of the Pacific division at Northern Pacific with Tacoma headquarters has been appointed general manager of the Washington and Columbia River railroad recently sold to the Northern Pacific.
Spanish Squadron Prepares for Cuban Waters
A Madrid dispatch reports Queen Victoria inviting Captain Villamil to lunch as the Spanish squadron readies to sail for Cuba in three days. The fleet includes torpedo destroyers Pluton Terror Furor and torpedo ships Rayo Alcor Azor, plus City of Cadiz with coal and provisions. No rush to join Oquendo and Vizcaya at Havana.
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New York
Madrid
Villamil
Cuba
Villamu
Pluton
Terror
Furor
Rayo
Alcor
Azor
Cadiz
Oquendo
Vizcaya
Havana
Italian bark Cadice ashore near Portugas
Key West report says the Italian bark Cadice capt Capriol with lumber from Pensacola Feb 10 bound for Messina Italy ran aground on quick sands near Portugas.
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Key West
Fla
Cadice
Capriol
Pensacola
Messina
Italy
Portugas
Five Days Overdue French Liner La Champagne
Five days overdue at New York since La Champagne sailed from Havre on February 12. The liner carries 479 people including 48 saloon passengers, 53 second cabin, and 208 steerage passengers. Officers and crew number eleven. Authorities seek news of the vessel’s fate.
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New Yor
Havre
Buttercream Award At Topeka Contest Honors Sam Hougdahl
At the Topeka buttermakers convention 500 creamery butter entries vied for prizes. Sam Hougdahl of New Sweden Minnesota won first prize a gold medal and 25 dollars in cash from the judges.
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Topeka
Kan
Buttermakers’ Convention
Sam Hougdahl
New Sweden
Minn
De Lome at Queenstown on Maine disaster
Senor Dupuy de Lome former Spanish minister at Washington aboard the Britannic spoke from Queenstown expressing regret over the Maine explosion. He said Spaniards seek peace not war and that the incident could never be due to the Spanish people though he noted friendship with Maine officers and with America.
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Queenstown
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Washington
New York
United States
Maine
Havana
Senor de Lome
America
House Panel Backs Two Regiments Artillery Increase
A House Military Affairs sub committee approved adding two regiments to the national artillery. The measure, as drafted in the senate bill, will be reported to the full committee at the next meeting without any changes.
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Washington
Senate
House Military Affairs Committee
Canadian Pacific Cuts Rates From San Francisco to New York
Canadian Pacific plans a substantial fare reduction with transport from San Francisco to New York priced at 40 dollars for first class and 30 dollars for second class, via Victoria.
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San Francisco
Canadian Pacific Company
Victoria
New York
Six Vessels Overdue From Alaska Believed Sheltering
Six ships including the City of Topeka Cleveland Noye Protection Augusta and Scotia are overdue from Alaska. Officials say their delay is not alarming and expect they sought shelter from the storm that hit the steamer George W Elder.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Topeka
Cleveland
Noye
Protection
Augusta
Scotia
George W. Elder
Mrs Whitney in Critical Condition After Head Injury
The condition of Mrs William C Whitney remains very critical after a severe head blow that paralyzed her body and caused loss of use of all her limbs.
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Whitney
Aitken
8. C
William C. Whitney
Daughters of the American Revolution elects president general
Washington February 25 The DAR officers election closed without final tally in the afternoon session Mrs Daniel Manning won the presidency general post with 596 votes among the ballots counted and reported thus far.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Congress
Daniel Manning
Cubans in New York mark third anniversary revolt
The Cubans of New York held a mass meeting at Chickerings hall to celebrate the third anniversary of the revolt. A prominent decoration featured an American flag draped in mourning with Cuba Libre banners.
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New York
Chickering Hall
Fire destroys James Procter woolen mills in Wisconsin
Genesee Depot Wisconsin report says James Procter woolen mills burned to ashes with about 25000 dollars in losses and no insurance. No injuries reported. The blaze occurred at Genesee Depot and is described as a devastating mill fire.
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Milwaukee
Genesee Depot
Wis
James Procter
Springfield special session adjourns after passing revenue and primaries
The Illinois legislature’s special session adjourned sine die after approving most governor requested measures. New revenue and primary election laws passed while the metropolitan police bill failed to win approval.
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Springfield
Lls
Metropolitan Police
Navy Department Still Uncertain on Maine Disaster Cause
Secretary Long told reporters the Navy knows nothing more about the wreck of the Maine than five minutes after Captain Sigsbee’s first dispatch. Rumors of discoveries circulated, but officials remained cautious about identifying the cause.
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Navy Department
Washington
Maine
Secretary Long
Sigsbee
Harrison Plans Book on Free Silver Policy
Chicago February 25 Mayor Carter H Harrison says he will write a book on the free silver question to prove his devotion to the white metal. The work will be published within six months.
Drunken Father Slays Two Daughters Then Shoots Self
In Garrett near-AvaBuRn Indiana, Fred Simons aged 50 killed his two daughters aged 2 and 4 before taking his own life with the same revolver in a drunken despondency incident.
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Avaburn
Ind
Garrett
Here
Fred Simons
Bryan Addresses 600 Democrats in Topeka Banquet
William J. Bryan spoke to about 600 Democrats gathered in Topeka Kansas for a reunion style banquet. The event highlighted Democratic strength and its role as a balance of power party in the state.
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Topeka
Kan
William J. Bryan
McKinley Opines on War Readiness and Cuba
The Washington report quotes President McKinley stating war with Spain is not yet certain or necessary but that the administration is preparing for potential conflict. He warns Congress to be ready, notes grave circumstances, and mentions ongoing military activity as U.S. forces monitor events over Cuba and the Maine disaster.
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CuicaGo
the Tribune
Washington
Spain
Congress
McKinley
United States
War
Havy Departments
Cab
Maine
Cuba
Cubans Prefer Independence Without U S War Says Exile
Lupercio Martinez a Cuban in St. Louis argues in an interview that Cubans oppose war with Spain and want independence without U S intervention. He claims Sagasta seeks war to justify its rule, surrendering Cuba to survive while war would crush the party otherwise.
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St. Louis
Lupercio Martinez
United
Spain
United States
Martinez
Sagasta Party
Cuba
Island
Sagasta
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