War looming as Congress adjourns and McKinley to address
The document shows a persistent recall demand and a peace hopeful manifesto. Clara Barton of the Red Cross travels from Havana to aid Americans, while General Grosvenor asserts war is likely after Congress adjourns. He cites trust in a congressional declaration and Spain as the potential avert. President McKinley will send his message when Congress reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Barton
Red Cross
Havana
Key West
Lee
Woodford May Leave As Madrid Concludes Cabinet Council
Madrid reports a pacific cabinet mood after a late evening council. United States Minister Woodford withdraws statements pending McKinley’s message delay, while Spain weighs its options and war talk persists amid diplomatic tension.
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Madrid
Rome
United States
Woodford
McKinley
Congress
Godford
Jef
Senor Sagasta
Polo de Bernabe
Washington
la ‘Acional
Correa
American Congress
General Correa
Spain
War in inevitable as Spain surrender sought in Cuba
Washington April 7. Administration holds war is inevitable unless Spain surrenders and ends Spain's dominion in Cuba. The president's message remains unchanged and foreign powers seek peaceful adjustment while US contemplates independence and intervention if Madrid refuses. Congress adjourns until Monday amid war talk.
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Spain
Cuba
Washington
Congress
Madrid
European powers urge peace as Spain holds Cuba stance
The article reports heavy guard at Minister Woodford's house and a firm stance by Spain over Cuba. European powers press Madrid to seek peace, while Washington says no withdrawal orders yet. Officials say Cuba intervention remains unchanged and no protest against current policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford
Correo
Madrid
Europe
Ee Seneres Lee
Havana
Spain
Tibbetts Barber Shop Opens on Washington Street
Tibbetts Barber Shop announces its new location with ten chairs on Washington Street beside the Herald Office. The move signals expanded services for local grooming customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibbetts
Washington St
Herald Office
Store of Stores and 70 Departments at Jordan Marsh
The advertisement touts a single large establishment with 70 stores each managed by a expert, all under the Jordan Marsh & Co. system. It emphasizes specialization and uniform principles that have made the house a leading general merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Merchant fleet mobilizes as war looms off coast
Jordan, Marsh reports signs of conflict approaching. The Mallory line steamer Comal arrives from New York with provisions and 800 cases of ammunition for the fleet, plus six pounders to be mounted on the Mangrove. The Mascotte, Olivette, and Nashville are noted as proceeding to or from Havana and Tampa, with display of government use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallory Line
Comal
New York
Havana
Mascotte
Olivette
Tampa
Pouvey
Detroit
Tortugas
Nashville
Naval militia formed as gunboat Machias joins Key West fleet
Preliminary steps for a naval militia include the Machias sailing from Boston to join Captain Sampson's fleet at Key West. A new Naval rating for chief electricians and first and second class electricians is created with monthly pay of 50, 40, and 35 dollars. War Department reports show readiness for any eventuality. About 900 of 1600 needed for two artillery regiments have been recruited. Secretary Ager adds 150000 dollars for ordnance bureau to fund ammunition and projectiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machias
Boston
Sampson
Key West
War Department
Congress
Ager
Ordnance Bureau
Republican Senators Seek Unity on Cuban Issue
A group led by Senators Allison Aldrich Hanna and Spooner met after the Senate adjourned to craft a near unanimous line on Cuba. They aim to issue a resolution acceptable to conservatives while balancing intervention support and recognition of the current Cuban government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Messrs
Allison
Aldrich
Hanna
Spooner
Senate
Cuba
Senate weighs Cuba recognition and independence stance
Senators in conference debate recognizing a Cuban government versus awaiting the President’s choice after Spain leaves. They seek harmony and may move decision-making behind closed doors to avoid Senate friction, while independence advocates push for recognition of the current Cuban government.
Fleet Ready for Battle Signal From Key West
Conditions shift as Washington confirms Consul-General Lee’s departure and the administration’s firm stance. Naval officers expect hostilities within days and accelerate readiness on ships led by the flagship New York. Captain Sampson remains silent while officers anticipate action unless Spain capitulates. Navy Department orders outline planned action in a conflict scenario.
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Key West
Fla
Washington
Lee
New York
Sampson
Navy Department
Navy Orders Move to Strengthen Fleet War Preparations
The Navy Department assigns captains to four Morgan line steamers El Sud El Rio El Norte and El Sol with officers Brownson Davis Train and Emory to receive orders. No new ships bought. two vessels to be chosen for distilling pipe and cone. States opposed to Cuban government, favoring independence, reflect in Foraker resolutions. Battle plan outlines three lines of defense around battle fleet with torpedo boats and cruisers first, battleships Indiana Iowa and New York to engage larger forces if needed. Captain Sampson may alter plans per Mahan guidance.
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Navy Department
Morgan Line
el Sud
Rio
el Norte
el Sol
W. H. Brownson
Havana
Matanzas
Marbie~head
Detroit
Cincinnati
Nashville
Helena
Indiana
Iowa
New York
Vizcaya
Almirante Oquendo
Department
Sampson
Alfred T. Mahan
Powers Seek Peace Move With McKinley Over Cuba
Europe’s six powers led by Great Britain and Germany bring a peace appeal to President McKinley. Sir Julian Pauncefote presents the collective note urging negotiations to restore order in Cuba and avert a broader conflict with Spain. McKinley accepts the gesture and hopes for a humane, lasting settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Spain
Julian Pauncefote
Germany
Austria-Hungary
France
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
Cuba
McKinley
Austria- Hungary
St. Petersburg
President McKinley Calls For End To Warfare
The note from the six powers, presented in French with signatures, was read in English by Sir Julian Pauncefote. The President’s reply, not translated into French, elicited strong, universal diplomatic reaction and immediate news cables to London Paris and European capitals. His call to stop warfare in the name of humanity drew sympathetic responses from ambassadors and ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Pauncefote
Julian
Pres.dent McKinley
London
Paris
Open revolt in Luzon as rebellion spreads
War rages in Luzon with attacks on Spanish quarters in Subig Gandapalit. Rebels capture ammunition and northern provinces, including Gamahales Tariac and Pangasinan, refuse taxes, and drive wealthier natives to close shops and flee.
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Vancouver
B. C
Luzon
Subigandapalit
Gamahales
Tariac
Pangasinan
Foreign Affairs Committee Meets Again in Washington
Senate committee on foreign affairs met in Washington on April 7 as part of ongoing Senate House activity. The session continued with business paused by notes indicating continuation on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
English eight-oared shell arrives for summer races
The Johnston liner Barrowmore from London brought a sixty three foot eight-oared English racing shell built by Sims & Son at Putney to Yale rival tests. It will be tested against Yale's crew in coming summer races. The craft was reported to Captain D M Goodrich of the Harvard University Boat Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Barrowmore
London
Sims & Son
Putney
Eng
D. M. Goodrich
Harvard University Boat Club
Dibblee Leaves the Harvard Crew in Late Rowing Shuffle
Harvard rowing notes a shakeup as football star Dibblee is dropped from the 1899 crew. Nelson Perkins, in charge, cites late entrance and poor form as the reason. The basin suffers after an extreme low tide injures the shell and freshmen Weld and 99 Mixed Pickles go ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Dibblee
Nelson Perkins
Willis
Boxing Gossip Predicts Watson Kearns Showdown in Lynn
Andy Watson and Timmy Kearns meet in a twelve round bout in Lynn next Monday night both weighed in and confident. Watson expects a decision over the famed lightweight while Kearns touts his fast form and lists upcoming fights including Connolly and Judge. The program includes a barrel bout and several six and twelve round matches with rail schedules and ticket details.
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Andy Watson
Timmy Kearns
Lynn
Watson
Kearns
Mr. Watson
Andy
Bigelow
Somerville
Connolly
Cleveland
Griffo
New York
Bob Allen
Manchester
Ed Connolly
St. John
Martin Judge
Portsmouth
N. H
Tom Devine
Roxbury
Charley Lynch
Boston
Harry Parks
George Murray
Philadelphia
Union Station
Saugus
Revere Beach
Central Square
Peter Jackson
Sunday Post
George V. Tuohey
Harvard Spring Football Ends With Narrow Victory
Soldiers Field hosted the first of two spring games. Cochrane and Dibblee led the first team to a 2 to 0 victory over its rival as they tested next year’s lineup under eye of Head Coach Forbes. Daly Hatch and Swain stood out among freshmen and veterans.
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Harvard
Soldiers Field
Guy Murchie
Cochrane
Dibblee
Swain
Daly
Hatch
Forbes
Sweeney Joins Harvard Coaching Staff
M. F. Sweeney, the champion professional high jumper, was added to Harvard's coaching squad yesterday. He joins four other coaches including M. Gideon Perrie, W. F. Garcelon, and E. B. Bloss in an effort to build a winning track team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Sweeney
Harvard
Lathrop
M. Gideon Perrie
W. F. Garcelon
E. B. Bloss
Sweeney
Tobias Wins Amateur Billiard Tourney at Ive's Rooms
Florian Tobias of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club won the amateur billiard tournament in New York at Ive's rooms with eight victories and one loss. Second prize contenders are W. J. Arnold and Samuel G. Estabrook, each with one game remaining.
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New York
Florian Tobias
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Ive's Rooms
W. J. Arnold
Samuel G. Estabrook
Gravesend Way Yacht Club
Kirby's Lenox Street Tourney Attracts Strong Interest
Bowling contest at Kirby's Lenox street alleys offers $40 in prizes plus weekly reward for top five consecutive strings. No entry fee. Leading scores show Stuhl 468 Ross 468 Lays 455 Fossa 4583 McLaughlin 443 Patterson 438 Nay 433 Talbot 426 Hinckley 425 McGee 425 Hill 415 Barry 412 Burke 409 Bean 408 Kerwin 400.
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Kirby
Lenox
Stuhl
Ross
Lays
Fossa
McLaughlin
Patterson
Nay
Talbot
Hinckley
McGee
Hill
Barry
Burke
Bean
Kerwin
B A A Threshie Wins Two Matches In Invitation Tourney
At the Boston Athletic Association Club house last evening a large crowd watched match play in the invitation tournament. Threshie defeated Hooper in a billiards bout by 200 to something. Hawes of the B A A beat Reeder of the Glendon Club in pool by 100 to 31.
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Boston Athletic Association
Cc. Threshie
H. Hooper
B. A
Entre
Tota Taylor
Sexton Cee
Desmond
Crowley
Ewes
Archdeacon Owen Nee Re iv
RGM
New York Beats Newark 16 to 0 in Exhibition
The New York baseball team defeated Newark by a 16 to 0 score in an April 7 game. Neither side fielded full lineups, and New York dominated with strong hitting and solid pitching throughout.
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New York
Newark
Massachusetts racing board divides districts among members
Mr. Robinson's aides, chairman A. W. Robinson of the Massachusetts Division racing board, have divided the state into districts. Assigned counties include Franklin Worcester to A. O. Knight. Berkshire Hampden Hampshire to F. L. Hinkley. Barnstable Bristol Dukes Nantucket Plymouth to Horace A. Keith. Suffolk Essex Middlesex Norfolk to J. C. Kerrison. Revere.
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A. W. Robinson
Massachusetts Division Racing Board
Franklin
Worcester
A. O. Knight
Berkshire
Hampden
Hampshire
F. L. Hinkley
Chicopee Falls
Barnstable
Bristol
Dukes
Nantucket
Plymouth
Horace A. Keith Brockton
Suffolk
Essex
Middlesex
Norfolk
J. C. Kerrison
Revere
Hoyt Joins Lowe Track Team For May 30 Bridgeport Race
Fred Hoyt the national two mile champion joins George W Lowe’s seven man squad with sprinters Frank Butler and Watson Coleman. Hoyt faces Eddie McDuffee in a fifteen mile race at Bridgeport on May 30. He rose in Boston as a Warwick team member last season with C R Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hoyt
George W. Lowe
Frank Butler
Watson Coleman
Hoyt
Eddie McDuffee
Bridgeport
Boston
Warwick
C. R. Newton
Bicycle Notes From The Jamaica C C Meeting And Rides
The Jamaica Cycling Club elected officers led by President Le Van Fineaux and secretary W P Cunniff. Initiation fees are waived for three months. Kaser and Starbuck race five miles at Am brose Park Brooklyn May 21 and again in Philadelphia later. W Miller and Fred Schmeer may race 24 hours at Waltham before midsummer. John West handles arrangements. International Track and Racing Association plans discussed with 15 cities to join. Foreign pacemakers announced. Nat Butler visits Cambridge. J W Stocks stays in London. Charles River Park to host two national championships May 28 and Sept 10 with top riders invited.
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Jamaica C.C
le van 4Ineaux
E. J. McG
W. P. Cunniff
Treasure P. Cole
Charles A
Joseph Kennedy
Charles Coombs
Co. Yule
Kaser
Starbuck
Ambrose Park
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cc. W. Miller
Fred Schmeer
Waltham
John West
Wallace Sherwood
Frank Waller
Oscar Hedstrom
Leon Munger
Birdie
Munger
Jack Knowles
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Senator Morgan
International Track and Racing Association
Kedar
Bald
Fountain Ferry
Jimmy Michael
Orlando Stevens
Arthur Gardiner
Bar Kiser
Tom Cooper
Gongoltz
Lumberjack
Linton
Edward Taylore
Theo Cavailallot
Demester
Honter
D’acier
Jallabert
Goupil An
Germany
Charles River Park
Boston
Massachusetts Candle Pin Bowling Association Meeting
A meeting of the Massachusetts Candle Pin Bowling Association will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 40 o clock in Homestead Hall Washington street. The report of the committee on constitution and rules will be submitted and acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Candle Pin Bowling Association
Homestead Hall
Washington Street
Committee On Constitution and Rules
Harvard Beats All-Cam Bridge Team In Second Baseball Game
Harvard shows slight improvement in its second baseball game against an All-Cam bridge team composed of players from New England League and various school teams. The Crimson win 5 to 0, with the score reading HARVARD.
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Harvard
Andover
Cambridge
Crimson
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Nators
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House Committee
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Columbia Chain Bicycles
Hartford Bicycles
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Republic of Cuba
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Rt. Read M.D
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Austria
von Holleben
State Department
Soe
Sir Julian
Philippine Islands
Quesada
General Flagler
Boylston St
Adist Aber
Raven
H. A. Lozier & CO
Perkins
Warwick Bicyclestory
Very Cycle Supply CO
Stanhope St
Pope Building
Stanhope S
MR. Robinson
Racing Board
Bicycle Notes
Rae Laughlin
P.O
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Foster
McCormick
Reid
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Hayes
Morse
Stingle
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Weer
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