Weather and church notices from Boston April 28
Rain to night and cloudy tomorrow. Baptist church services include Rev. P. P. Worner preaching in exchange with Williams town pastor, Bible School at noon, Junior Endeavor at 4, Senior at 6 14, baptism after 7 30. Universalist talks by Rev. Effie K. M. Jones morning and evening. Congregational Church to host Dr. James L. Barton in the evening. Local civic notes discuss hospital funding ideas and On The Corner Club activities. Also local ads for painting and groceries.
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Baptist Church
P. P. Worner
Congregational Church
Williamstown
Bible School
Endeavor Society
Fuller
Universalist
Effie K. M. Jones
James L. Barton
Boston
Congregational
Crown & Co
Chas. A. Smith
McKinley Proclaims Call for 126000 Volunteers
Havana reports war fever as U S fleet nears and Spanish batteries are tested. Wasi naros notes McKinley signs a proclamation calling for 126 000 volunteers to serve two years to enforce the Congress resolution recognizing Cuban independence. The move signals U S commitment amid looming conflict.
Spanish Fleet Seen At St Vincent Harbor
Spanish fleet observed off St Vincent as of April 25 with witnesses reporting the sighting and potential naval movement near the island.
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St. Vincent
Sr. Vincent
Naval Militia to Man Ships Ordered
The naval militia of several states has been ordered to report for manning auxiliary ships. New York to the Yosemite, Massachusetts to the Prairie, Michigan to the Dixie, and other units to designated vessels are listed.
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Westancros
Lave Dean
New York
Mar Michi
Yosemite
Testchusetis
Prairie
Indisgustion in Spain prompts reports of Buena Ventura action
In Mabini April, Spain reacts to the Buena Ventura capture with widespread indignation. Authorities claim hostilities have not yet officially begun, while papers note heightened tensions and diplomatic strain.
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Mabini
Apr
Leing
House Meets at Ten Amid Army Rection Bill Discussion
Washacrox April twenty third newspaper report notes the House convened at ten o clock this morning to discuss the army action bill. The article records debate and the session's early stage.
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Washacrox
Spanish Frigate Pedro Captured by War Ship New York
Kry West Apr 23 The Spanish frigate steamer Pedro from Antwerp bound for Pensacola was captured this morning by the war ship New York. Prize crew on board. She is an iron screw steamer owned by Bilbao Spain.
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Kry West
Pedro
Antwerp
Pensacola
New York
Bilboa Spain
Call for 125 000 Men to Volunteer War Proclamation
Apr 28 report says the President will sign a proclamation today ordering 125000 volunteers. A message to Congress will request a formal declaration of war. Secretary Sherman is likely to resign and be replaced by Day.
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Vasiuseros
Toops
Congress Mouday
Sherman
To Destroy Cuban Cables
The Mangrove wilyeship sails south of Cuba to destroy the stomarine cables. This move would hinder Spanish communications with Madrid, if accomplished, and is considered highly advantageous.
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Keyer
Cuba
Madrid
Reorganization Bill Passed in House at 1:45 P.M.
A reorganization bill advanced in the House this afternoon as the Army committee conducted action at 1:45 locally. Details indicate passage of the measure amid routine floor debate and committee work.
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Wastisaton
Army of the House
Shenandoah Capture Report by Spanish Forces
Report claims the American ship Shenandoah of 3000 tons, owned by Arthur Sewall of Bath Maine, was captured by Spaniards after leaving San Francisco for Liverpool in January. The vessel served as a tour master and is the subject of the casualty report dated April.
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Loxpox
Apr
San Francisco
Liverpool
Janatic
Arthur Sewall
Barth, Me
European Nations Pay For Liquor Versus Armies In Curious Stats
The article reviews European outlays on alcohol versus military costs, noting Switzerland spends 175,000,000 francs on drinks yearly, six times the army budget, and detailing Germany France Italy Austria Hungary Russia England and the United States. It contrasts home consumption with army expenditures and includes a remark from the New York Sun and a quip from the Detroit Free Press.
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Republic of Switzerland
Switzerland
Germany
France
Austria Hungary
Europe
Blue Danube
Vienna
Tyrol
Transylvania
Croatia
Hungary
England
United States
New York Sun
Protest Over Bu ena Ventura Capture Claimed Illegal
The Laringa Company owners of the freighter Buena Ventura protest her capture as illegal claiming the cargo belongs to a British merchant and the captain was unaware war existed with no formal declaration at capture.
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Lave
Laringa Company
Senate Adjourns in Honor of Walthall
Washington, April 23. The Senate will not pass the Army reorganization bill today as they have adjourned out of respect to the memory of Senator Walthall. The priest attends the service in the Senate chamber.
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Washineton
Senate
Walthall
The Somers Ready Fanmorra Bog Apr 388
The torpedo boat Sowers is ready for sea and stem is ups ready to start. Phers Politically ti geting a crew, Ene sign Trazlecon ler Commander tits stint oil for Lonta.
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Bog
Lonta
American Missionaries Leaving Spain Reported
Boston April 28 The American Board of Foreign Missions received a brief dispatch stating their missionaries in Spain had already left the country.
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Bostos
American Board of Foreign Missions
Spaih
Reports to U S Embassy on Spanish Navy Taft Canary Islands
Lonpos Apr 23 reports reach the United States Embassy that the Spanish navy taft the Canary Islands several days ago.
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Emassy
Spanih
Taft
Canary Islands
To Serve Two Years Proclamation Calls Volunte ers
Wasuiyetos Apr 23 The President issued a proclamation calling for volunteers of 125 000 men to serve two years unless sooner discharged.
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Wasuiyetos
Ais
Great Powers to Issue Warning on Neutral Shipping
Benin April 23. It is understood that Germany France Austria and Italy plan a strong note to the United States warning them to exercise greatest caution in dealing with neutral shipping. The powers threaten full reparation and say they also intend to send a vessel to the theater of war.
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Benin
Germany
France
Austria
Italy
United States
Paris Dis credited in speculative report of steamship
Unverified message claims the steamer Paris is safe and heading west toward the United States. The report of its capture by Spaniards is discredited and no confirmation exists at present.
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Paris
Staes
Neutrality Proclamation Issued by Gov Murray
St Jouss April 28 Gov Murray issued a neutrality proclamation announcing the town will remain neutral in the unfolding regional dispute and urging local officials to enforce the policy.
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St. Jouss
Gov. Murray
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