Governor weighs militia needs as war drives commissions
Governor Wolcott met with Adjutant-General Dalton and Surgeon-General Blood to discuss militia readiness and officer appointments for Cuban War volunteers. He receives many state bounty applications and notes the $500,000 appropriation largely funds monitor transport. Curtis Guild, Jr. might receive a staff post after Lodge’s War Department visit.
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Dalton
Washington
Blood
Sohier
Morgan
New Bedford
Call for 100000 Volunteers to Serve One Year
Secretary Alger prepared a White House proclamation for 100,000 volunteers to serve one year. Governors will detach militia quotas and muster troops at designated rendezvous, with officers assigned for the muster in each state. Lincoln’s 1861 call sought 75,000. total provided was 101,216.
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Washington
Alger
White House
War Department
Lincoln
United States
Governor weighs volunteer commissions amid call for guards
The Governor said the state has no authority to grant volunteer commissions yet as no national orders exist and militia numbers are fixed by statute. He noted 60 to 70 applications and discussed preferring officers with prior service and exam qualifications. Representative Davis pushed for a Guild appointment with General Corbin and Secretary Alger backing staff roles for Guild. The Sons of Veterans of Massachusetts were involved.
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Commonwealth
Sons of Veterans Ready Regiment Formation Report
The group plans a regiment of 1000 men, raised at the request of several camps of the order. It is expected the quota will be filled soon. Many Sons of Veterans are currently in the militia while four women applied to enlist as army nurses.
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Burrill
Aldermen Vote to Transfer Three Ferryboats to U S Government
The Board of Aldermen, in a special session, approved transferring the William E. Russell and two other city ferryboats to the federal government and granted leave of absence to city workers who enlist. A council order to borrow 500000 for municipal needs in wartime remained in committee.
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Board of Aldermen
William E. Russell
War Spirit Spreads Across Massachusetts Amid Recruiting Push
Fall River reports a large Naval Brigade detail leaving for League Island Navy Yard with bands and flags. Citizens, including local militia, cheered as boatswain’s mate C A Moore and others led the march. Speakers praised democracy and municipal reforms while urging party unity.
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Fall River
Naval Brigade
League Island Navy Yard
C. A. Moore
M. W. Wilcox
M. I. Deane
J. B. Richards
F. W. Lawson
Blanco's Decree Declares Island In A State Of War
Havana April 22 Captain-General Blanco confirms previous decrees and proclaims martial law. He annuls pardons for insurgents and targets treason espionage and crimes against peace or the independence of the nation. Detachment meets steamer. crew to sail for Highlands light duty. Ensign Borden joins majority in duties.
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Havana
Blanco
Birdseye View Of Our War Preparations
The plan outlines movements and dispositions of land and naval forces along the South Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Enrollment of men for prospective new naval militia companies continues tonight with great success. Both local companies are now recruited up to the increased limit.
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Birdseye
South Atlantic
Boston
Peace Gathering of Ward 16 Democrats Draws Hundreds
A "peace" event at the Young Men's Democratic Club in Ward 16 attracted hundreds, filling the clubhouse lawn and street. Speakers included Mayor Quincy and several representatives, who emphasized unity and non factional aims.
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Ward
Young Men's Democratic Club
Ward 16
Quincy
John H. Lee
John A. Kelliher
James A. Gallivan
John A. McManus
Torrey Wardnoer
John Sheehan
Holyoke
Gloucester Rejects 70 Man Crew for Corsair Vessel
Mayor Frank E. Davis of Gloucester, in reply to a Washington telegram signed by Congressman Moody, refused to furnish a seventy man crew for the yacht Corsair. He urged instead for a war vessel named for Gloucester equal in size to Marblehead or Machias, reflecting the city’s strong navy record.
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Gloucester
Frank E. Davis
Washington
W. H. Moody
Davis
Moody
Marblehead
Machias
Volunteers Enlist At Plymouth Armory Drill
A good-sized crowd gathered at the Plymouth armory on April 22 as Captain Willard C. Butler called for volunteers. In under forty minutes twenty men were enlisted, half former company members and half new recruits, and drilling of the awkward squads began immediately.
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Plymouth
Willard C. Butler
Recruiting in Vermont Sent to Boost Militia Strength
Montpelier April 22 Colonel O D Clark reports orders from Governor Grout to recruit companies of 50 to 100 men each. The militia will be increased to 6 to 1204 men by Monday.
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Montpelier
O. D. Clark
Graut
Sagasta strengthens position amid Spanish financial panic
Madrid reports Sagasta consolidates power through a decisive stance toward the United States and advisement to the Queen Regent to consult political leaders. Marshal Campos urges stabilizing the Liberal Cabinet, with conservatives ready to assist if needed, as Madrid and Barcelona fear a bank run and widespread panic.
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Madrid
The
Standard
Senor Sagasta
United States
Marshal Campos
Barcelona
Spain
Bank of Spain
Stop That Head Cold in 10 Minutes by Catarrhal Powder
Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder claims to end head colds in ten minutes and relieve catarrh after one dose. It advertises quick, permanent cure with testimonials and lists Woodward and Co and Sheppard & Co as sellers at Bromfield Street and Washington Street locations.
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Dognew
Johna E. Dell
Paulding
Woodward & CO
Bromfield St
Sheppard &O
Washington St
Spanish Finance Keenly Affected by Cuban War Tensions
El Imparcial notes 15,060,000 pesetas drawn in silver from the Bank of Spain in three days at Barcelona. Spanish funds fall as investors shift from consols and Cuban bonds. Bank of Spain shares drop from 404 to 270, tobacco monopoly 243 to 190, Cuban bonds 2 to 51, Paris exchange up to 68. Noisy demonstrations in Barcelona Cadiz Malaga Valencia Toledo reported. authorities silent.
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Spain
el Imparcial
Bank of Spain
Barcelona
Paris
United States
Cadiz
Malaga
Valencia
Toledo
Lumber cargo worth 10900 tied to Mobile Rotterdam shipment
The Buena Ventura, en route from Pascagoula to Rotterdam, was recaptured by the Nashville and loaded by Mobile parties with 875000 feet of lumber valued at 10900 dollars.
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Nashville
Mobile
Ala
Pascagoula
Miss
Rotterdam
Orders to seize Catalina and Miguel Jover ships
New Orleans reports orders issued to intercept and seize the Spanish vessels Catalina and Miguel Jover that left the port last night.
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New Orleans
Catalina
Miguel Jover
Steamer Saratoga Brings $1.265 Million in Gold to New York
Havana reports business paralyzed as the Ward line steamer Saratoga bound for New York arrives with over 200 passengers and gold shipments totaling 1,265,000 dollars. Upmann & Co. sent 1,000,000 dollars and J. M. Borjes 265,000 dollars.
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Havana
New York
Ward Line
Saratoga
Upmann & Co
J. M. Borjes
Troop Reinforcement Increases at Chickamauga Camp
General Brooke orders Chickamauga Park rendezvous for Camp George H. Thomas as about 3000 more troops arrive. Westward arrivals dominate with Battery F from Fort Adams joining seventy nine men and seven pieces. Rail lines struggle to move units as trains continue arriving. by Sunday ten infantry regiments plus cavalry and artillery may be encamped here.
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Chattanooga
Brooke
Chickamauga Fark
United States
George H
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