Cuban Matter Divides Congress in White House Talks
The House and Senate debated Cuba as leaders met with the President over negotiations with Spain. Members reported a plan to wait until Friday for a conclusion, while radicals pressed for independence and possible intervention. The Foreign Relations Committee postponed action to allow diplomacy, with many urging patience and unity.
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Lieutenant Jenkins Buried in Elaborate Pittsburg Funeral
The body of Lieutenant Friend W. Jenkins of the Maine arrived in Pittsburg and lay in state at Allegheny post office. A large funeral procession including military units and naval reserves followed from the court house to Uniondale Cemetery.
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Society of Colonial Wars Meets at Young's Hotel
The Society of Colonial Wars gathered at Young's Hotel with seventy present under Governor A. J. C. London presiding. The group pledged continued support for President McKinley and Secretary Long amid the current crisis and sent a telegram of confidence. Commander J Giles Eaton, U S N, read a paper on The Last Exploit of Old Ironsides.
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Wreck of the Maine Yields One Body and Ammunition
A body from the Maine wreck was recovered but not identified. Ammunition was removed, no hoisting of the 10 inch guns yet. Commissioner Klopsch sailed for Washington aboard the Mascotte. George C. Musgrave, a New York correspondent, was deported amid claims of British subject status.
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Spain Debates US Proposals as War Crisis Mounts
Madrid weighs United States propositions for end of Cuba fighting with a possible indemnity and independence. Spain’s cabinet meets with the Queen Regent. a final answer is anticipated in days, amid European mediation hints and France readiness to help avert war.
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Humphreys Medicine Ad Promotes Dyspepsia Remedy
Advertisement for Dr Humphreys Specifics addressing dyspepsia indigestion rheumatism and women and infant complaints. Claims manual available at druggists or by mail from Humphreys Medicine Company New York.
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Spain to Submit Conference Proposals to Queen Regent
The council agreed to present the outcome of talks between General Lang, Senor Sagasta, and United States Minister Woodford regarding 3,000,000 esetas and aid for reconcentrados. The plan aims to aid those returning to holdings and support work, with Sagasta recounting the U S proposals and their significance.
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Senate panel delays action on intervention at President's request
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will inform the President they will not press an armistice but delay intervention resolutions for a few days. A separate project begins to purchase the island of St Thomas in the West Indies from Denmark.
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Blanco Gets Money and Cuba Relief Move Approved
In Madrid on March 3 the cabinet council heard Senor Cap de le Minister of the interior summarize election results and Senor Moret presented documents on the reconcentrados in Cuba and relief efforts. The council approved the proposed measures.
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Bradford backs St Thomas purchase for navy needs
The subcommittee questioned Bradford on Cuban resolutions, Maine testimony, and torpedo boats while Bradford urged acquiring St Thomas for a coaling station in a potential war with Spain. A resolution to open negotiations for the island is under study and a vote is likely soon as the committee plans to reconvene tomorrow.
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Plot to poison Lee and Cuban armistice doubt
Havana reports reveal a sensational plot to poison Lee as part of a larger sequence of rumors amid Cuban conflict. Concerns center on Generals Gomez and Garcia and whether they would accept any armistice, with looming rain season cited as a factor in negotiations.
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Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Quick Effective Relief
An advertisement touts Bull's Cough Syrup as a fast acting treatment for coughs. It emphasizes rapid relief and simple use, appealing to those seeking immediate symptomatic comfort.
Modern mirrors and the fading beauty of women
A 19th century notice extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for restoring female health and regularity, claiming it stabilizes the feminine system and aids pregnancy. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. E. Scovill of Illinois praising relief from weakness and easy parturition after use.
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General Lee Faces Plots as Cuba War Tensions Rise
The piece notes Havana’s lack of wartime provisioning and warns that ignorant residents may resist wartime realities. Consul-General Lee remains cheerful despite five threats, while Spaniards fear plots to blow up ships and wreck the Maine. Spain plans expulsion of American correspondents if hostilities begin.
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War Spirit in Spain Drives Shipbuilding Drive and Subscriptions
Madrid reports a heavy censorship on naval movements as Spain rushes to complete the ironclads Pelayo Carlos V and to dispatch them with Maria Teresa Cristobal Colon to Cuban waters. A national subscription drive named Second of May spurs patriotism with leaders Cornillas Castelar Lopez Dominguez and Cardena urging every Spaniard to contribute a day’s earnings on May 2 to fund warships.
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Madrid armistice story questioned by Washington official
A Madrid despatch on a proposed armistice was deemed unreliable by a Washington official. He said the president's armistice proposition should not be taken seriously and noted Congress nearly revolted over the scheme. The administration suggested Madrid fed the tale for home consumption.
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American prisoner Dupuy held by Spanish at Cavance Fortress
Alonzo Dupuy a 60 year old American and former Providence resident is detained in Cavance Fortress by Spaniards. The State Department was alerted through Senator Aldrich and asked to seek his release. Dupuy had sought a Cuban army position via the Cuban junta of New York and likely joined an expedition for Cuba. He was captured in the patriots camp.
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Stage schedule shifts as Julia Arthur ill. Boston theaters tease spring
Owing to Julia Arthur illness the Hillis season is cancelled and refunds offered. Box office opens 8am to 7pm for Mansfield tickets and seat sales for April 11. Park Theatre hosts a new What Happened to Jones tonight with a silk flag pillow memento for ladies.
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Ready to Sail at Fort Monroe Amid Washington Uncertainty
Monday and yesterday the flying squadron stayed calm amid pacific Washington news. Workers finish minor Brooklyn changes by tonight as Shelter Columbia arrives and Commodore Schley lines up his crew with old shipmates from Baltimore at Valparaiso.
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Big Appropriations Made In Sundry Civil Bill
Washington reports major increases in the sundry civil appropriation bill. Funds rise for public buildings art lighthouses the lighthouse establishment the revenue cutter service armories and arsenals army pay military posts rivers and harbors and a Paris exposition grant. New signal stations and a Nahant life saving station are authorized with limited costs and a Boston Harbor steamship project set for 45000.
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Spanish torpedo flotilla sails for Cuba under new orders
Mail advices from Las Palmas dated March 23 confirm Washington reports of a Spanish torpedo flotilla sailing. The flotilla includes three torpedo boats and three destroyers with escort Ciudad de Cadiz, ordered to Cuba instead of Porto Rico.
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