War outbreak deepens as North Atlantic squadron moves
Washington reports war with Spain is a fact and ships head toward Havana after Woodford’s passport withdrawal. The North Atlantic squadron is to blockade Cuban ports while Spain says the ultimatum declares war. Cabinet outlines campaign plans as U.S. asserts Cuba’s freedom with a provisional government to be formed by local authorities.
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Ultimatum to Spain and war measures reported
The document from Washington dated April 22 details the ultimatum to Spain delivered April 20, noting Spain requested passports and diplomatic relations were severed. It describes Woodford’s instructions, Madrid's reply, and the U S stance that no further diplomacy is needed. Also summarized are three major wartime measures passed by the Senate and related actions in the House including citizenship restorations and coal export limits.
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Bell
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Knowles
South Dakota
Calling Out the Volunteers War Pressure Rushes Mobilization Plans
Washington reports the start of hostilities spurs a push to call 100600 volunteers from national guard units and assemble 80000 troops at gulf ports within ten days for embarkation to Cuba. Senate bills delay and state quotas are outlined amid Navy Office anxieties over Spanish squadron movements and lake revenue cutters.
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Madrid Mob Ransacks Equitable as War Fervor Rises
Madrid reports show 80,000 reserves authorized for call up by War Minister Correa. Troop transports sailed from Cadiz while crowds protested outside the Equitable Life Insurance building smashing the American eagle and shouting Viva Espana. Gov Aguilera urged calm as demonstrations swelled.
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Cadiz
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Military Club
Queen Presides At A Council In Spain Liberal Support Endures
Madrid April 22 The queen presided at yesterday's cabinet council as Senor Sagasta announced the departure of Senor Polo y Bernabe from Washington and that Gen Woodford US minister was told a note would be useless The queen regent heard opinions of political leaders and generals and the cabinet is urged to continue with the Liberal party in office amid the nations defense of honor and dignity
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Senor Polo Y Bernabe
United States
Henry Drummond Wolff
Senor Gullen
Senate
Senor Montero Rios
d’Armijo
Marshal Campos
Liberal Party
Cortes Organized for Business in Spain
Madrid April 22 The chambers elected provisional officers with the Marquis Vega d Ambrijo chosen president of the congress The lower house. Marshal de Campos praised the government for accepting propositions compatible with Spain's dignity and claimed since 1820 the United States aimed to seize Cuba He argued America belonged to Americans and Spain should be treated as such
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Departure of Gen Woodford from Madrid in a storm of cheers
General Woodford American minister left Spain as crowds roared Viva Espana at Madrid station. Police and civic guards kept order while private detectives moved through the crowd. Senor Angulo addressed onlookers, urging calm as the train departed.
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Havana Temps Rise as Spanish Rally for War Spreads
A Havana extra quotes General Blanco urging arms as the United States nears war while a jubilant crowd decorates the city and pledges to fight. Blanco and Vlanio rally the masses to defend Spain with blood, cash, and courage as Morro Castle nears the invaders. Two children burn to death in Wisconsin. Senator Walthal of Mississippi dies at 84.
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United States
Espana
el Rey
Alfonso XIII
Cuba
Vlanio
Morro Castile
Army
Navy
Inside the German Theater in Irving Place
A New York Sun column contrasts the German theater at Irving Place with English playhouses noting notably silent, attentive audiences and restrained applause during serious plays. It describes overheated interiors, lobby smoking, cloakroom use, and hats obstructing views. The piece also touches on orchestras, audience routines between acts, and a broader theater culture.
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Agnes Sormathwro
New York
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New York Sun
Constipation cure claims and medical ad verbiage from 19th century ad
An old advertisement-style text argues jail like confinement from illness, promoting Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation and blood impurity, claiming global authority and a discounted medical adviser. It cites German and French eye glass production and endorses One Minute Cough Cure and various fish and seed products with vendor details.
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Talo, N. Ya
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense
Balding age and a tale of cures in a 19th century column
A fragment from Chicago News notes a Q and A about baldness age and marriage, then recounts Mrs. A Inveen of Alton Ills suffering sciatic rheumatism cured after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. Ads tout DeWitts Little Early Risers and Witch Hazel Salve with local dealers named Guenther Moogk Emmert Burrell.
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H. J. Moogh
Emmert & Burrell
Jong Adolph Fisher
Zanesville, C
DeDitt
H. J. Moogk
Ely's Cream Balm Catarrh Remedy Advertisement
The text promotes Ely's Dream Balm as a non irritating easy to apply nasal remedy for catarrh claiming quick action curative powers and safety. It asserts fast relief in acute cases and notes absorption into the diseased membrane without drying secretions. Available at drug stores or by mailing 50 cents to Ely Brothers New York with full directions.
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Warren Street
New York
Piano Tuning by C. R. Ferry in peak form
C R Ferry offers top piano tuning service and guarantees all work. Leave orders at his store. prompt attention to every order.
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Here We Are Karcher and Crawford Grocery Ad
An old style storefront ad promoting Karcher and Crawford groceries. It touts fresh goods and low prices, listing items like sugar, oatmeal, cornstarch, soap bars, prunes, baked beans, peas, tea, and multiple penny quantities. The copy emphasizes value and contact by phone.
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