Cuba Crisis Domination Hints In Congress Debates
The Cuban question dominates Congress as President McKinley seeks authority to intervene and stabilize Cuba while Spain delays. Committee splits, resolutions vary from peace only to independence recognition, with Consul General Lee’s arrival and Spain warned of potential force if needed.
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Congress
McKinley
Committee On Foreign Relations
Spain
United States
Cuba
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
House
Senate
Committeea
Lee
Washington
Itia
Woodford
Mairin
Philippine Islands
Madeld
Spain Rejects Armistice Amid Maine Crisis Diplomacy
The president reports limited gains from weeks of talks with Spain. He proposed a full armistice until October 1 in March after the Maine Board of Inquiry report. Spain refused the armistice, offered arbitration over the Maine affair, and revived reconcentration, signaling Spain’s reluctance to yield to U S pressure.
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Spain
Maine Board of Inquiry
Maine
United States
Olor
Guba
Flying squadron ordered to intercept Spanish ships
Reports vary on the mission as the flying squadron leaves Hampton Roads to pursue Spanish warships and torpedo flotilla. Sealed orders direct interception or destruction if no surrender, with officials naming commanders Sigeboe and Goodrich of the St Pont and St Louis.
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Washington
Hampton Roads
Old Point Comfort
Long
Navy Department
Capes
Sigeboe and Goodrich
St. Pont
St Louis
The Rule s of War in Civilized Conflict Laws
A Washington Post summary explores the 1862 Instructions for the Government of the Armies of the United States in the Field. It discusses martial law, occupation authority in Cuba if invaded, and how civil officers might be compelled to swear allegiance to the American government. It notes potential expulsion or removal of magistrates who refuse oath.
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United States Navy
Havann
Spain
Cuba
United States
Francis Lieber
Lincoln
War Department
Tutt's Liver Pills Promote Health Across Many Ailments
An advertisement extols Tutt's Liver Pills as a universal cure aiding digestion and energy. It claims benefits for sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach malaria constipation jaundice biliousness and related troubles. A user testimonial from Fairleigh Platte Cannon credits renewed vitality to the remedy.
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Tutt
Dr. Tutt
Fairleigh
Platte Cannon
Colutt
War Laws and Rules of Engagement in Modern Conflicts
The article discusses the aims of war and the law of war, stressing that war seeks peace and must follow limits on destruction. It covers bombardment rules, protection of hospitals, treatment of civilians, retaliation, property, and the status of prisoners of war including chaplains and medical staff.
Syrup of Figs and War Rules Mentioned in 19th Century Text
The passage extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative benefiting kidneys liver and bowels and warns against substitutes. It then discusses wartime conduct including giving no quarter, treatment of combatants, protection of noncombatants, flags of truce, taxation and property rules, and references a 1874 Brussels conference with US adherence to later European war laws.
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le Duggan
Southern Railway Announces SBC Convention Travel Deals
The Southern Railway offers round trip tickets to Norfolk from all points with May 15 to 16 sale window. Return extensions available if deposits are made by May 16. Schedule noted as excellent and attendees urged to contact local agents.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Norfolk
Southern Railway
Jim
Excellng
Pritis
Southurn
Holston Building and Loan Agency notice dated March 25 1898
The Holston National Building and Loan Association issues a signed notice dated March 25 1898 by agent L L Lawrence. Printer's fee recorded as twelve dollars.
Mortgage Sale Notice From W A Dickinson Preliminary
Notice of sale on the Johnson City lot described in a May 14 1844 mortgage to Holston National Building and Loan Association. Due to more than six months arrears the debt is declared payable and the lot will be sold at the premises between 9 am and 4 pm to the highest bidder for cash, foreclosing the mortgage and removing equity of redemption. March 25 1808 Lawrence Agent printer’s fee 13.
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Johnson City
Tenn
First Nation Bank
John I, Cox
Cox
BE. A. Sinptay
G. Kirkpatrick
Mollin
Kirkpatrick
Holston National Building and Loan Association
Tennessee
Real Bata Company
Out
Ash
Roan
Truat Book
Register
Washington County
Pripay
Jinreboro
W. A. Dickinson
Teon
Roan and
Walnut Streets
Walnut Street
Ashe Street
Hunt
Waleut
Walout Street
Ashington County
Court
Commissiona of Sale
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Detroit
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Knoxville, Tenn
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