Senate Split Over Cuban Policy Debates Independence vs Intervention
In executive session the Senate debated Cuba policy with two camps favoring independence and intervention only. Senators warned that any resolution aligned with the president might be amended to include independence, challenging executive control of war decisions. The discussion stressed Congress may resist yielding to the president’s preferred path.
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House Sentiment Divided Over Cuba Intervention
Waseawarox April 7 Republicans in the house show conflict over supporting any presidential view on intervention without recognizing Cuba's independence. The foreign affairs committee members share similar doubt with many indifferent to the message's form. They see intervention and independence as effectively the same move, likely speeding the Spain United States dispute to a direct issue.
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United States
Arranging an Armistice Between Madrid and Vatican
Active telegram exchanges between Spain and the Vatican aim to draft armistice terms for Cuba with papal consent. Senor Gallop in Madrid and Monsignor Merry del Val discuss details, hoping Washington approves swiftly.
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Base of Operations shifts to Atlanta in Civil War plans
BASE OF OPERATIONS Atlanta April 7 It can be stated on undoubted authority that Atlanta will be the point of concentration of United States forces despite Washington advices Chickamauga would be shaken for this position The department of the Gulf has studied the best concentrational point and data have been collected. a decision will be telegraphed to Washington soon. Causes Rise in Wheat London April 7 A Daily Mail dispatch from Odennes reports wheat prices rising due to American warfare and small stocks.
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Mediation Talks Fail to Yield US Acceptance
European powers fail to agree on mediation and would not be acceptable to the United States. British and French envoys confer at the British embassy while Italian and Austrian ministers join sessions with diplomats. no mediation offer materializes by close of office hours. Cuban bond prospects improve in New York as investors eye options blocks offered at par.
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Municipal Ownership Victory in City Election
Milwaukae voters backed a Democratic-Populist slate by about 9000, electing the full city ticket. David Rose becomes mayor, with Bolow treasurer Wall comptroller and Runge city attorney, signaling support for municipal ownership of public utilities. The city council leans Democratic 28 to 14. Aldermen in Chicago also favored reform, selecting 25 of 30, aiming for city compensation on public franchises, with 88 total votes in the council after holdovers. Democrats win town tickets in North South West divisions and Lake. Hyde Park, Lake View, Jefferson, and Cicero back Republicans. Nineteenth ward setback for reform.
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Election Riot in Texas Leaves Two Dead and One Lynched
In Browneville Texas on April 7 two men were killed and a third lynched amid an election riot. Carlos Juillen was shot while resisting arrest of Mailer Sam Cobb. Felipe Cobb was also killed. Carlos was wounded but mob violence claimed his life as well. Nearby Kansas and Missouri results show mixed municipal returns with Democrats and cross-party coalitions prevailing in various cities. A separate dispatch notes the monitor USS Minotowal being ordered to bail at League Island Navy Yard on April 4 with unclear destination.
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Captain Sigsbee Opinion on Maine Explosion Heavily Redacted
Captain Sigsbee told the House Foreign Affairs committee that he believes the Maine was blown up by a Spanish mine located by Spanish authorities. He declined to state whether the action was by Spain and testified that the buoy anchoring the Maine was the most unfrequented in the harbor. He said the ship’s position allowed firing on both forts simultaneously.
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Board of Inquiry
Wire peace telegrams flood Congress appeals
On April 7, members of Congress received numerous telegrams from barters and corporations appealing to sustain the presidents wire peace policy. The messages, in similar language, show a coordinated push from the same source. The effort strengthens lawmakers resolve rather than sways them. Foreign purchases shipped. Lt Cmdr A P Niblock reports war materials, including Schwartz kup torpedoes, safely shipped from Germany and Austria.
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Gustein Vease
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Germany
Austria
Chandler Urges War Senate Talk on Cuba Crisis
April 7. United States should declare war on Spain now to free Cuba from oppression and establish an independent republic. Senator Chandler of New Hampshire led a chorus of advocates for vigorous action, echoed by Turner Harris Kenney Turple, and Tarpley, who condemned Spanish conduct and urged intervention to remove Spain from Western Hemisphere control.
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New Hampshire
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Victory for Minneapolis Branding Mills Case
The US court of appeals affirmed that mills cannot brand barrels with a city or state name other than where the floor is ground. The dispute concerned Min Hour mill man against H B Tako, a grocer, over selling branded “Minnempolia Mills” in other locations.
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Pears for Americans Exodous From Havana Begins Likely
The administration fears unrest in Havana and keeps constant contact with General Lee. About 1000 Americans are ready to depart, with five government vessels and two passenger steamers standing by, as preparations for an imminent exodus unfold.
Consuls in Cuba Prepare for Possible Recall
Consul General Lee reports no current danger to himself or other Cuban officials and says about ten days are needed for consuls to depart if required. No action yet on removal, but recall appears likely within a day or two. The U S government authorizes Lee to protect all Americans and cover necessary costs including vessel hire.
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Fleet of six vessels to transport Americans from Cuba
Wasumington April 7 The United States government dispatched a fleet of six vessels to Havana to move Consul General Lee and other U S officials and Americans wishing to leave Cuba The ships Bache Fore hd Mangrove Olivette Mascotte City of Key West plus chartered merchant vessels will transport people with entry protocols relaxed for now The move follows Treasury guidance and safety checks on arrival for disease status See also Consul’s reassurance from Ricu wan Virginia dated April 7
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Shawneetown Flood Death Toll Topped Thirteen
Shawneetown Illinois reports twenty-thres known dead with a possibility the list may reach 301,600 people in the area. The flood damaged 400 homes and caused about 200000 dollars in losses. Uncertain numbers linger as residents suggest additional drownings may have occurred. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse set a new transatlantic record, lowering previous times from Southampton to New York.
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New American cruiser Diogenes commands and Barton sails
April 7 report records Lt John J Knopp taking command of the cruiser Diogenes while torpedo boat Somers transfers to Acting Ensign Hazleton. Diogenes must load ammunition at Weymouth, with concerns over Friday start. Clara Barton departs for Havana escorted by Dr Edwin Field Evan from Tampa.
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Havana
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Spanish Cruisers Vircaye and Oquendo Arrive at Porto Rico
A World dispatch from San Juan Porto Rico reports the arrival of Spanish cruisers Vircaye and Omriante Oquendo after leaving Havana last Friday No orders issued yet for mobilization of 20000 troops at Chickamauga and Lone Star Steamship officials say ships Miami Menemsha Matteowan and Merrimac will be withdrawn from Southern trade due to unsettled US Spain tensions Gresham mill left Milwaukee for Cleveland en route to a great demonstration
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Britain Refuses Mediation in Hispano-American Quarrel
London reports Britain will take no part in a European mediation plan between the United States and Spain. The move is Spain originated and backed by official and personal influences to curb war, amid telegraphic confusion from European capitals. Troops sail to the Canaries as Franco Spanish show of force. American consulates guarded. two consuls resign amid alleged Bohemian ties.
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