War talk and war measures fill Washington surface
The article outlines a flurry of activity in Congress from April 23 to April 28, detailing the push toward declaring war on Spain. It notes conference reports on volunteer bills, the death of Senator Walthall, reso lutions declaring war, a Senate open session, and plans for troop mobilization, naval movements, and funding. It highlights President McKinley’s push, the cabinet discussions, and the swift passage of the war declaration by both House and Senate, with focus on Cuba, insurrection, and the looming mobilization.
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Washington
Howe
India
Ying
She’ Patterson Carmack
Carmick
Bevern
Patterson
House
Senate
Walthall
Mississippi
Vasa
Money
Mississipp
Usui
Spain
United States
White House
AcKinsey
Griggs
Day
Davis
Hale
Cot Eges
Congress
Congresa
Cobin
Alger
Aiz
Long
Melklejohn
Roosevelt
Cuba
Tadington
Navy Department
Aileen
Havy Department
Cadiz
Cape Verde Islands
Mahony Ind
Ar. Allen
Nebraska
United States of America
Kingdom of Spain
Vatler
North Carolina
House of Representatives
Turple
Hobart
Reed
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Adams
Wise vi. Young
Wise Va. Young
Virginia
Dr. Wise
Messrs. Crumpecker
Indiaana
Grosvenor
Ohio
Allison
Iowa
Ways and Neens Committee
Sprilu
Mosera
Dingley
Batley
Bailey
Supreme Court
Sayers
Texas
Dolliver
Maine
Commonwealth
Wus
Messrs
Payne
Dalgell
Padl
McClelan
Dem
Enn
Henderson
Lown
Liben
Dum
Walthg
Spain Protests as Cuba Blockade Debate Rises
In Madrid the senate lauded the Montserrat captain for breaking the blockade while Admiral Bermejo noted plans to decorate the officer. Senor Toca condemned the American blockade as a breach of international law, urging neutrals to act in their interests and calling for a circular explaining the situation. Admiral Bernieri said Italy would be informed of conclusions, and Gen Blanca reported the American squadron unchanged.
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Cuba
Govermnment
Bernieri
Ita
Blanca
Warship Grounded Off Dinas Amid Pacific Actions
A Madrid dispatch reports that part of the enemy squadron has moved east. One American ironclad grounded opposite Dinas in Pinar del Rio province as three others attempt to froat her while Spanish volunteers watch shore. A separate dispatch from Ha yang says insurgents attacked Ar temiao in Liner del Ilo but were repulsed. Washington reports no confirmation of a naval grounding by April 29.
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Navy
Navy Department
Bombardment claims spark retreat claim in Madrid dispatches
Madrid reports a version of the Matanzas bombardment stating the American fleet retreated after a brief engagement. Local accounts cast doubt on New York dispatches, noting deaths and some damage while American forces’ activities remain unclear and fort Huayanin reportedly fired no projectiles.
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Charneteviata
Madrid
Matanzas
la Renchea
New York
Huayanin
Well Known Politician Samuel Smead Dies in Fond du Lac
Former Wisconsin state senator Samuel Smead, a longtime figure in state politics, died in Fond du Lac on April 36. He served eight years as a state minister during the Cleveland administration, remembered as one of the state's best known politicians.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Samuel Smead
Cleveland
Armory Destroyed in Worthing Fire
A blaze in Worthing on April 2 razed the armory of Company D national guards leaving no ammo uniforms or arms intact. Local militia suffered total equipment loss in the fire.
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Sioux Alla, & D
Worthing
Company D
National Guards
List of Patents Issued Last Week to Northwestern Theaters Figures
A summary lists patent grants to Northwestern theaters figures including Thomas JH Campbell of Seattle Washington for a bed attachment, Martin B Donaldson and W Kespohl of Duluth Minnesota for an artificial limb, Scott I Dyas of Minnesota for a dumping platform, Henry H Winsey of Shoshone Wisconsin for a collapsible box, Molear Lawton Onemee North Dakota for a well drill, John Stech Butte Montana for a shoe gag tenar, and Nobel Wt iantee And Tee oe Bau Hinil Custonm for aim. The name only reflects an OCRed text.
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Thomas JH
Campbell
Seattio
Martin B
Donaldson
W. Kespohl
Duluth
Minn
Scott I
Dyas
Minneano Us
Henry H
Winsey
Molear Lawton
Onemee
N. D
John Stech
Beauty and Cleansing Pills Advertised to Cleanse Blood
An old advertisement promotes Cascaretes candy tablets claiming to purify blood, improve liver function, and remove pimples boils and a sickly complexion. It promises beauty benefits for 10 cents and lists druggists as sellers with satisfaction guaranteed.
Emily Arranged and Ghavno Letter Sparks Marriage Talk
A fragment from Onleaga Record recounts a playful exchange where Emily asks Ghavno if marriage would prompt him to rise early to tend fires. He retorts that they will wed in summer and implies she should adjust to lighting fires herself before winter.
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Emily
Ghavno
Girt
Onleaga
Drums and Digressions in a Curious Shanty Tale
A fragmented era voice wanders from an old drummer to a request for aid then laments veteran poverty. References to Chancellorsville and Northern territory bleed into mentions of mineral wealth, mining syndicates, and a blunt endorsement of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a health remedy.
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Hoggard Hubert
Chancellors v
Hubert
Meallers
Northern Territory
Coast defenses prompt talk of locks at Key West
A muddled exchange mentions slackwater navigation and locks at Key West while discussing coast defenses. A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph snippet notes Alr Browns ville and Mr Monongahela in a casual talk about shore visit plans. Star Tobacco is cited as a leading brand of the world.
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Star Tobacco
Vast Vienna Estate Boasts 1400 Rooms and Shelter for 3112
Winden, a Vienna suburb, claims the largest dwelling in the world with 1400 rooms split into 400 halls and housing 3,112 people. In brief humor, a dialog ponders theft and harm as a peanut vendor asks about kleptomania and a character replies that taking without harm remains a question of life.
Prominent 19th Century Patent Medicine Parody Card
A collage like vintage ad style text mocks patent medicines and quips about bowel health cascarets and cathartics, interspersed with humorous misprints and aphorisms. It features fragmented phrases about refunds, beer, peaches, and a Napoleon quote, all in a satirical tone.
Dr Ayers Sarsaparilla praised by doctors for cures
Historic testimonial letter extols Dr Ayers Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier, claiming cures for rheumatism skin diseases and long-standing ailments. It highlights physician endorsements and a Baltimore doctor’s praise, noting a Catonsville case of dramatic relief after one bottle.
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Ayer
Ayers Burnaparius
Aeer Bategoot
Rich
H Lawrence
M. D. Baltimore
Ayers Sarsapatiita
Catonsville
Thin City
Ayers Sarsapatilla
Hare
Aitatlatly
Ayera Sotsapatitia
Dri Ayers
de. Ayer
Caer ‘Company
Lowell
No Excuse for Hate Between Rivals
The spectator notes two politicians leaving arm in arm after a pleasant exchange, contradicting expectations of bitter rivalry. The Washington Star quotes, There is nothing extraordinary about friendly parting between antagonists who do not belong to the same party, implying civility beyond partisan conflict.
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Hinil Custonm
Kingslman
Albion
Site
Washington Star
The Coat of No Clanr In Cleveland Plain Dealer Snippet
A brief exchange about a cigar sparks a joke on a 4 cost and domestic mishap. The man notes the gift caused his wife to notice a gas leak and she called a plumber. The fragment hints at a comic local reader item in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Veracity Tested Promises Break in St. Louis Globe Democrat
A public quarrel over a broken promise emerges in a St. Louis Globe-Democrat item. The confidant Mack cites a promised penknife gift that was never delivered, signaling a rift in their friendship.
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Mack
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
War march and carpet tidying clash in quiet room
A rugged line contrasts bold marching with the mundane task of pulling tucka from carpets in back rooms. The scene hints at disdain for bravado and the need to address practical chores without public praise. The speaker observes this tension in a cautious, restrained tone.
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Tucka
Reading the Future and a Neighbor Dispute
A distressed wife scolds S Lupsin for refusing to lend seed to a neighbor. He defends himself, saying he lent oats and fears the neighbor will return next year to borrow his reaper. The exchange reveals rural tensions over credit and resources.
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Lupsin
Refuyim
Marthy
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