Spain disavows recall rumor over Lee amid Cuban reliefs
A Madrid cablegram claimed Spain sought General Lee's recall and that U S warships could be replaced by merchant vessels to deny relief aid to reconcentrados. A follow up dispatch says the matter arose from a misapprehension and Spain disavows any recall demand. Du Bose notes no intent to demand recall was ever intended.
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Madrid
Washington
Oring
Senor Gullen
United States
Woodford
Hays
Lee
Spain
Eyand
Oliies
Abans
Senor Dust
Washingon
Senor Unlon
Cruiser to Carry Relief Amid Warship Protest
The navy orders the cruiser Montgomery to relieve the dispatch boat Fern at Havana. Fern will carry relief supplies to Matanzas and Sagua La Grande, aligning with Spanish wishes to use a transport for relief. The move aims to avoid further objections and marks the first US warship in Havana since the Maine disaster.
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Brain
Naval Department
Cclock
Montgomery
Fern
Havana
Matanzas
Sagua
State
Navy Departments
Navy
Crowninshield
Gomery
Maine
Navy Department
Congressmen In Cuba Visit On Yacht Anita
A delegation including Senator Gallinger and Congressmen and Mrs. Thurston, with others, toured Cuba aboard the American yacht Anita. They breakfasted at the Sete Pras Consul General Lee and planned a fortnight stay to inspect island affairs, likely extending ten days if desired.
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Fer Witt
Anita
Vane
Senator Gallinger
Miston
Thurston
Sena’y
Eens
Fem" Smith
Eva Vales Msevert J. Brown
Sete Pras
Lee Ca Aouthoon
Kone
Request from Madrid for Gen Lee recall in Cuba sparks speculation
Prominent Autonomists prompt recall rumors about Consul General Lee. Lee had no notice from State Department and relies on AP for details. He believes the move aims to derail autonomy in Cuba, while he maintains good terms with Blanco and local Spanish merchants and expects no resignation. Volunteers seen as controlled by merchants, though some doubt. Demonstrations unlikely, with assurances from Madrid and Havana authorities.
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Madrid
Lee
Havana
State Department
Associated Press
Cuba
Blanco
Jose Conigosto
Key West
London Chronicle urges Spain to yield Cuba to avoid war
The London Daily Chronicle editorials Cuba crisis praising President McKinley as a model of statesmanship. It commends U S action after the Maine disaster and suggests Britain must soon choose sides, urging Spain to grant Cuba freedom to save its honor.
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Spain
Cuba
London Daily Chronicle
McKinley
Washington
Maine
Daily Chronicle
United States
Great Britain
Montgomery Reaches Havana For Maine Court Of Inquiry
The US cruiser Montgomery arrived at Havana harbor at 9:35 am on Wednesday to replace the survey steamer as quarters for Captain Sigsbee and officers of the court of inquiry. Commander Converse, noted for explosives expertise, will aid the inquiry into the Maine loss after a salute and mooring near the Maine wreck amid Spanish ships.
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Montgomery
Tlavana’ Harbor
United States Survey
Sigsbee
Court of Inquiry
Converse
Maine
Queen Victoria Praises McKinley Conservative Cuba Policy
A Washington special reports Queen Victoria, via Sir Julian Pauncefote, expressing gratification at President McKinley’s conservative handling of the Cuban and Spanish crisis. She also voiced sympathy with U S efforts to relieve Cuban suffering and hopes for a peaceful outcome without war.
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Victoria
McKinley
Washington
White House
Washington Post
Julian Pauncefote
United States
Cuba
Nebraska Law Invalidated by Supreme Court
Justice Harlan delivers opinion in the Nebraska maximum freight rate case holding the state law unconstitutional under the fourteenth amendment. The 1893 law limiting rail freight rates is struck for taking property without due process. The case, argued twice, tested state regulation of railroad transportation.
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Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
Braska
Supreme Court
Congress debates fifty million for national defense in war scare
A Washington dispatch reports five key U S actions shaping U S Spain tensions. Mr Cannon introduces a 50 million emergency defense fund while Spain withdraws a threat to keep Gen Lee in office. The Montgomery heads to Havana, artillery is expanded, and talks begin to buy warships.
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Congress
Afr. Cannon
Lee
Montgomery
Havana
House of the Hill
Cannon
Spain
Klondike venture by Snow and Ice Transport folded
The Snow and Ice Transportation Company of Chicago abandoned its Dawson voyage plan as General Manager Rosenfeld settled with most gold‑hunter ticket buyers. The firm held a 150 ton relief transport contract with the war department, and may file a government claim for incurred expenses.
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Snow and Ice Transportation Company
Chicago
Rosenfeld
Dawson
War Department
Klondike
Prussian Miners Perish in Mine Fire
Fire broke out in the Saturn and Soznowics mine near Breslau on Saturday. Twenty men are dead with more believed trapped inside the burning mine. rescue efforts report twenty bodies recovered so far.
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Breslau
Prussia
Giant $100000000 mortgage filed by railroad company
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway issues a $100 million mortgage to Central Trust Company of New York to refund several smaller bonds. The lien covers the entire property of the road in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and the Indian Territory and will be filed in every county along the line.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Central Trust Company of
New York
Kansas City
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
McKinley Presses Cuba Intervention Policy Amid Talks
Washington reports President McKinley is in direct communication with Cuban insurgents to learn their strength and government while avoiding war. The aim remains to free Cuba from Spain with diplomacy possible, as Spain seeks to preserve the throne. preparations continue for powder supplies and naval inspections to secure options and close deals if favorable.
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Washington
Cuba
White House
Spain
McKinley
Owever
Alpha and Omega
Brownson
Remission of Duties on War Material Bill Introduced
Washington dispatch reports Senator Candler has introduced a bill to remit duties on war materials imported. The move signals the administration’s direction as it aims to encourage imports possibly for speculation in times of trouble. The United States has effectively taken charge of the line including the St. Louis St. Paul City of Paris and New York with President Griscom in Washington. A naval officer may command each vessel as they depart and arrive. Patience in delay and confidence is the watchword of public men.
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Washington
Candler
United States
St. Louis
St. Paul
City of
Paris
New York
Griscom
Secretary of the Navy
Factory Operatives Idle as Woonsocket Mills Grade Closure
The Alice mill of the United States Rubber Company in Woonsocket Rhode Island with 1200 workers will stay closed beyond April 1 for inventory and repairs. The Candee factory in New Haven also shut for a month, affecting 1500 workers.
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Woonsocket
R.I
Alice
United States Rubber Company
R. I
Georgia Lumbermen Donate Material for State Exhibit at Omaha
Georgia lumbermen will donate material for the building of the state exhibit at the Omaha exposition. Mr. C. E. Harman, a leading commission member, will visit Omaha within the next week or ten days to select the building site.
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Georgia
Omaha
Lumbermen of
C. E. Harman
McKisson to contest Hanna seat in long term plan
Cleveland mayor Robi E McKisson says he will contest Senator Hanna's seat when Hanna takes the long term position. McKisson previously ran as opposition candidate for senator at Columbus last January.
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McKisson
Cleveland
Robi. E. McKisson
Hanna
Columbus
Montgomery Off for Havana to Replace Maine
The United States cruiser Montgomery sailed from Key West at 5:40 PM to take the Maine’s place in Havana. Consul General Lee in Havana received a cable from Admiral Sicard at Key West confirming the departure and advising of the buoy near the wreck for divers supervised by Captain Sigsbee and Lieutenant Commander Wainwright.
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Key West
Lee
Havana
Admiral Sicard
United States
Montgomery
Sigsbee
Manterola
Wainwright
Defense Bill Becomes Law After Unanimous Senate Vote
The defense appropriation of 50 million dollars passed the Senate unanimously and the president signed it at 3 45 p m making it law. Sixty six speeches were delivered in support with every senator voting aye or recorded as would vote aye if present. The episode is hailed as a historic display of bipartisan resolve and national unity.
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Senate
Hale
Maine
House
Congress
United States
Cuba
Senor Palma
Senor Quesada
New York
Washington
How the 50 Million Defense Fund Will Be Spent
A Washington special explains that Congress has appropriated 50 million dollars for national defense but has not yet allotted it among services. Guns for half a million infantry, more warships, and ammunition are planned, with spending deferred until specific needs emerge and ship costs are set.
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Washington
Congress
Naval Services
Lattimer Strike Verdict: Sheriff Martin and Deputies Acquitted
Wilkesbarre dispatch reports the jury found Sheriff Martin and his deputies not guilty of murder in the Lattimer miners' case. A large crowd gathered outside the courthouse before the verdict, and jurors were polled individually with each answering not guilty.
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Wilkesbarre
Martin
Lattimer
Southern Progress and New Industries in the Past Week
Reports show steady demand for southern lumber especially hardwoods with a strong market and rising prices outlook. Iron masters and mills see firm prices. cotton mill activity is heavy with increased takings, while a new bonded warehouse in Charlotte handles cotton like a pig iron system. Trade remains steady though some price softening on certain lines as production and distribution expand.
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Pennsylvania
Charlotte
South
Southwest
Chattanooga
Tenn
France is for Spain as bourse wavers over Spain US ties
Paris correspondent for The London Daily Mail notes Spain US tensions pressuring the Paris stock market. French sympathies tilt to Spain and France aims to check the rising political and commercial weight of the United States.
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Paris
London Daily Mail
Spain
United States
Daily Mail
France
Consul Walter B. Baker Resigns in Cuba Crisis
The New York World Havana correspondent reports Walter B. Baker United States consul at Bagua La Grande has resigned. Barker says the American government has ignored consular reports and that consuls are useless amid Cuban affairs.
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Mr. Barker
Uncle Sam
New York World
Havana
Walter B. Baker
United States
Bagua la Grande
Barker
District of Columbia Appropriation Bill Increases Contemplated
Monday senate session devoted to the DC appropriation bill. House passed 5,606,647. Senate committee increased appropriations by 1,469,650, totaling 7,076,298 as reported to the senate. Discussion to continue after adjournment.
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Senate
District of Columbia
House
Court Back at Havana After Shipboard Inquiry
The court of inquiry, after two postponements, left Key West for Havana aboard the lighthouse tender Mangrove. It is believed by informed officials the court will finish its labors in Havana within a week.
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Court of Inquiry
Key West
Havana
Large Bond Granted in Law Estate in Chicago
Letters of administration issued for Robert Law coal dealer who died February 24 in Chicago probate court. Estate valued at 1.2 million dollars, 900 thousand in personal property. Heirs listed as Robert H Law and Elizabeth A Ware, both children. Robert H Law named administrator with a bond of 1.8 million signed by American Surety Company, the largest bond yet approved in the court.
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Robert Law
Chicago
Robert H. Law
Elizabeth A. Ware
American Surety Company
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Consul Lee
Cruiser
London
Harlan
Neces
Sary
Klondike Company
Manna
Southern Progress
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