First Views of Porto Rico Show Port and Troop Fortifications
New York April 17 first views of Porto Rico reach the world since the Spain United States clash began. World correspondent George Bronson Rhea risked his life near Spanish lines to send these pictorials, showing the harbor entrance with twelve new rifled guns and the Governor’s residence and city harbor activity.
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Porto Rico
United States
New York
Spain
George Bronson Rhea
Cuba
Rhea
Spain and United States Tensions Rise in Cuba Crisis Update
In Madrid and surrounding cities reports describe rising tensions as Cuban autonomist protests meet government responses. U S President McKinley plans and European reaction, with naval and military movements, are discussed as officials await possible interventions. Commander Brownson returns with reports on European sentiment toward the United States.
VIET DAY IN WASHINGTON A quiet Easter for President and church visit
In Almington April 17 the official world held a tranquil Sunday with President Brown taking time for family and church. Reports of European division and Spanish situation absorbed attention as officials awaited further actions. The day offered no major policy moves, only routine clerical and public notices during a period of reflection.
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Alfington
A.d
Situa
Colored troops in trouble at Key West landing
Two companies of the Twenty-fifth Infantry arrived in Key West from the Miami steamer and faced a tense reception. The colored troops felt as if they were entering hostile territory as they prepared to guard the island, with little welcome awaiting them.
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Key West
Fla
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Miami
United States
Spain Willing to Rejoin Field for National Duty
General Martinez Opaebee, a long-serving Spanish official, says he will not refuse to act for the country’s integrity. He urges unity, rejects recrimination, and notes Spain’s brave people, with seventeen million to supply troops if needed. He’s ready to go to Cuba or wherever national duty calls.
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Madrid
Martinez Opaebee
Spain
Cuba
Colored troops face hostile welcome in Key West flashpoint
Stacked rifles on the wharf marked the arrival of colored regiments in Key West amid white resistance. Cuban and local white residents avoided involvement, while the Key West Herald attacked the soldiers. Tensions rose as garrison quarters were not arranged and a white barber shop expelled a soldier after he attempted to wash his hands.
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Key West Herald
Starbottle
Spain Fears The Maine Sparks Cuban Settlement Fears
Madrid fears The Maine incident could trigger broader trouble if phases of the Cuban situation are settled amicably. A World cable from New York notes the Maine question is widely discussed in Madrid.
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New York
Madrid
Maine
Cuban question sparks fears of independent US response
The article reports ongoing concerns that the Cuban issue could prompt independent action by the American government, despite potential future understandings. Officials deny any submarine mine in Cuban harbors, clarifying that only preparations for submarine defenses were sent, not actual installations, with Weyler and Campos reiterating no such defenses were ever established in Havana.
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Admiral Beranger
Torpado
Martinelli Supports Cuban Cause at Pittsburgh Church Dedication
Megr. Martinelli papal ablegate to the United States attended the dedication of the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians in Pittsburgh. He refused interviews but told monks and priests he sympathizes with the Cubans in their struggle for freedom and regards himself as American at heart.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Megr. Martinelli
United States
Church of Our Lady Help of Christians
Mgr
Martinelli
East End
Roman Catholic Advocate Says War Seems Inevitable
A father deeply interested in two nations warned against conflict and described advising the Spanish government on peaceful action to avoid war with the United States. He noted the Pope’s efforts to restrain hostilities and urged Catholics to honor their country of birth or adoption when a holy war to relieve others looms.
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United States
Weyler Calls for Vigorous War Policy
Madrid April 17 General Weyler urges a vigorous war policy as the only efficient method. He says other methods are cruel and a vigorous approach shortens conflict. He notes that a war with the United States would likely not be brief and offers no estimate without data.
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United States
Madrid
Wergler
Brazil Surrenders Torpedo Gun Vessel Tupy to United States
Washington April 17 Brazil permits negotiations for U S purchase of torpedo gun vessel Tupy to join service within thirty days. The steel ship 259 feet long 30 feet beam 1080 tons displacement speeds to 22 knots with 3000 mile radius. Armament includes two 3.9 inch guns six 6 pounders four 1 pounders and three torpedo tubes.
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Washington
Brazil
United States
Tupy
St Paul to become auxiliary cruiser at Cramp’s shipyard
The St Paul, origin New York, passed the Delaware Capes at 6 30 pm and will reach Cramp’s shipyard tomorrow. Work to transform her into an auxiliary cruiser begins Tuesday morning and should take about fifteen days, with interior reconstruction to house twenty to twenty five men per stateroom or a single large berth deck. Armament planned includes two 6 inch and ten 5 inch guns, plus twelve 3 pounders, with no armor planned.
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American Line
St. Paul
New York
Delaware Capes
Cramp’s
Alteration of St. Louis, New York and Paris Proceedings
A fragment notes actions to be followed in the alteration of the St. Louis New York and Paris. The brief item indicates scheduled changes affecting these locations within a broader urban plan.
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St. Louis
New York
Paris
Roosevelt Asked to Stay Amid Navy Resignation
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt of the navy faces sustained efforts to delay his resignation. Secretary Long notes the loss to the department, stressing Roosevelt’s heavy workload and the risk of disruption if a new appointee steps in during the present emergency. Roosevelt seeks active warfare with the army or service aboard a warship.
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Secretary Long
Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
Navy
Long
Troops Value Chickamauga Park Camp Ahead of Invasion
At Chickamauga Park Chattanooga April 17 soldiers will pour into the city as fields are cut and artesian wells sunk. General Brooke aides may arrive Monday with Fort Sheridan troops to precede a headquarters in Chattanooga. Nearly 5000 horses will be quartered by week’s end while colored regulars begin maneuvers and drilling.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamauga Park
Chickamauga River
Brooke
Boynton
Fort Sheridan
Park
Jefferson Davis memorial window unveiled in Richmond church
In Richmond on April 17 the Jefferson Davis memorial window was revealed at St. Paul’s Cathedral. A large crowd attended as Mrs. Davis, her granddaughter Miss Hays, Consul General Lee and family, and Miss Cisneros joined the ceremony. General Lee was cheered upon entering and leaving the church.
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Richmond
Jefferson Davis
St. Paul's Cathedral
Davis
William Dame
Baltimore
Coal for the Fleets Ships Down the River with Coal
Thirty two boats started down the river today carrying 3,557,000 bushels of coal. About half the shipment will reach Louisville and Cincinnati with the remainder going to New Orleans.
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Pittsburg
Louisville
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Shawmut Ordered to Charlestown as Auxiliary Cruiser
Shawmut, after discharging coal at Portsmouth, N H, is ordered to Charlestown Navy Yard for conversion into an auxiliary cruiser. The Reading line’s steel tug Plymouth has been requisitioned by the government as workmen continue at the yard.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Shawmut
Charlestown Navy Yard
Plymouth
Reading
Fort Constitution Gun Mount Prep Task Outlined
A brief note details the preparing of gun mounts at Fort Constitution. The item notes the logistical steps, supervision, and schedule to ready artillery positions as part of ongoing coastal defense efforts.
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Fort Constitution
War talk in Roxbury sermon on Cuban crisis
The Rev. C. H. Beale urged that armed intervention may be justifiable to aid Cuba, calling for a holy war conducted unitedly and humbly. He urged Americans to cast aside petty bickering and fight for humanity under one banner.
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C. H. Beale
D. D
Immanuel Congregational Church
Moreland and
Copeland Streets
Roxbury
Spain
Cuba
Patriotism Defined by Local Pastor Ahead of War Call
The Rev. W. Sherman Thompson of Every Day Church Shawmut Avenue spoke at yesterday afternoon service on patriotism. He urged that true patriotism is supporting the nation's honor and following leaders before war, and said no standing army is needed though citizens would enlist when war comes. He warned America stands on the verge of war and urged readiness to serve.
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W. Sherman Thompson
Shawmut Avenue
Brookline Street
United States
Mr. Thompson
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