War crisis nears as Maine report expected soon
Washington officials said the Maine disaster and Cuban question were nearing resolution. President and party leaders met in CONETESS while emergency war and navy preparations intensified. Monitors Puritan and Terror ordered to Key West, with others deployed along the coast and revenue cutters readied for service.
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Washington
Mattie
Anauky
Conetess
War
Navy
Maine
Cockrell
Purpie
Foraker
Dan Sickels
United States
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Turple
Senate
Long
Congress
Cuba
Philadelphia
Sicard
Key West
Uo Servier
Secretary Long
Puritan
Terror
League Island Navy Yard
Boston
New York
Navy Department
Atlantic
Sherwin Williams Paint Ad and Related Political and Fire Verdict
The article discusses Sherwin Williams being a leading paint maker with a strong factory and value, plus a free booklet offer and agents listed. It shifts to political debate in the Senate about Cuba policy and civilian defense, noting Marsh urging use of state militia in case of hostilities and Secretary Alger's cautious openness. It ends with a coroner’s jury finding against the Ayer building owner over fire safety and a recommendation for grand jury investigation.
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Sherwin-Williams
Senate
Kikins
Cuba
Marsh
Tlinois
Alger
Chicago
Ayer
Wabash Avenue
Explanation of War Preparations and Cuba Intervention Debate
The article reports Republican leaders in Washington discuss potential intervention in Cuba and how the Maine disaster affects decisions. It notes quotes suggesting intervention would be pursued or avoided based on the Maine inquiry, with references to President McKinley and Cuban independence. Key figures include unnamed senators and officials shaping the policy aim and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syittin
Washington
Marix Denies War Talk After Maine Inquiry Dispatch
Lieutenant Marix arrived in Jacksonville at 7:45 PM to deliver Maine court of inquiry findings and left at 8:00 PM. An Associated Press reporter showed him a Miami dispatch quoting him saying it looks like war. He denied the quote, stating he has said nothing of the kind and does not discuss the matter.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Marix
Washington
Maine Court of Inquiry
Associated Press
Miami
Sam Plad
Terber
Somorrow
Capitol
Agary
Cuiling
Mieanta
Representative Clark Proposes Cuba Independence Resolution
Washington March 24 Representative Clark of Missouri introduces a resolution urging Congress to join the people of the United States in supporting Cuba. It declares the independence of the republic of Cuba and expresses deep interest in its liberty and nationhood.
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Washington
Clark
Missouri
Congress of the
United States of America
United States
Cuba
Republic of Cuba
Congress considers Cuba relief amendment
In Washington on March 24 an amendment to the sundry civil bill was before the senate appropriations committee. The proposal would appropriate 250000 dollars to furnish supplies to destitute people in Cuba. Supporters say state aid is more effective than private subscriptions and spreads the cost across the nation.
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Cuba
Congress
Washington
Senate Committee On Appropriations
War Likely in Spain Cuba Tangle, Says Ex-Minister
Boston March 24 Ton. T. Jefferson Coolidge former minister to France said in an interview that war is imminent as Spain would declare war if the United States acts to free Cuba. He warned the Spanish dynasty could not stay in power without declaring war upon U.S. intervention.
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Boston
Ton. T. Jefferson Coolidge
France
Spain-Cuba
Spain
Cuba
United States
McKinley Seeks Peace as War Talk Drops Markets
Washington reports President McKinley told a White House visitor there will be no war and he is determined to prevent it by all means. In New York and worldwide, Cuban dispute doubts depressed stock markets trading amid uncertainty.
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London
Washington
The
Daily News
McKinley
White House
Allen
Kase
Olmsted
LeRoy
Parliament Publishing Company
Gallinger Describes Cuba Horror and War Favor
Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire painted a vivid picture of Cuba’s concentration horrors in the Senate, after recent travel there. He urged war with Spain by implication that Spain blew up the Maine, drawing loud applause. House business shifted to Alaska bill with no action. In the House, R. Thorp won the Fourth Virginia seat. Moes was unseated.
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Washington
Islind
Cuba
Senate
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Ele
Proctor
Spain
Maine
Alaska
Curzon Denies Hawaii Absorption Plot Accusations
London March 24 Curzon in the house of commons dismissed the United States Senate committee on foreign relations Hawaiian report as containing no truth There was no evidence Britain plotted to absorb Hawaii and the charges were unfounded according to Curzon
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London
United States Senate Committeee On Foreign Relations
Britain
Hawaii
Curzon
House of Commons
Kentucky Battleship Launch Draws 1000 Washington Spectators
Washington March 24 Fully 1 000 people left the capital to witness the launching of the battleship Kentucky at Newport News this morning.
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Kentucky
Washington
Newport News
Disputes and district lines spark a busy election note
A long reads of campaign era chatter spans a congress member’s glare at critics, a humorous tale on flirtations and power, and a detailed description of Freeport election district boundaries. Precinct polling sites include Beck's grocery, Dittmar’s livery barn, Wilbur Lumber Co, New York House, Lackmacher’s, Emrich's barber shop, Poy's grocery, and the Pennsylvania house. Judges for each district listed.
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Oak Place
Chicago Street
Chicago
Stephenson
Freeport
Wilbur Lumber Co
Exchange and
Mechanic Streets
Stephenson St
Galena Ave
Carroll St
Carroll
Adams
Washington
Washngton St
New York House
Galena Street
Adams St
Silver Creek
Town
Emrich
Wright and Purinton
Pleasant Street
Galena Avenue
Walnut Street
Walnut
Pleasant
Poy
Eighth Precinct
Locust Streets
Town Line
Locust
Pennsylvania House
Walnut Streets
Whistler
Florence
Locust Street
Henry Witte
John DeJongh
O. KE. Heard
D. A. Molter
John Bamberger
WE. Boyington
George J. White
William Milner
Frank Harris
Henry Lichtenberger
Harry Knaulf
N. Bo Loos
James Burns
Ry RP. Wekert
L. M. Lyons
Albert Barnes
W. M. Putnam
George Hornberger
O. R. Downey
Democrat
Albion
Ind
Emmert & Burrell
Fashion Notes on Grenadines and Velvet Turbans
Fashion notes describe new grenadines in multiple colors with bayadére stripes and tucks, silk or velvet accessories, and a decorative three piece skirt with box-plaited back. Black velvet turbans feature rose satin rosettes, rhinestones, feather accents, and velvet rosettes at the brim.
Hot Springs Water Cures and Travel Deals
The Hot Springs in the Black Hills of South Dakota offer cures for rheumatism neuralgia and related illnesses through its waters. First class hotels and baths are available with tourist tickets on sale daily and reduced rates on the first and third Tuesdays of this month. For full information contact agents of the Chicago North Western Railway.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Notice to Property Owners on Rebate for Paving Assessments
City council approved a plan to rebate 8 percent of paving assessments bearing interest if paid to the city collector before March 31. Owners on Stephenson Street, Galena Street macadam, and Lincoln Avenue paving must settle to close books. City Collector D. Osbonne, Belsw Room 8 Fry's Block.
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Stephenson Street
Macadone
Galena Street
Lincoln Avenue
Tos. D. Osbonne
Belsw
Fry’s Block
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Adford
Gaeden
Guy
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Likins
Wroctor
Board of Supervisors
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Cherry Street
Beck’s Grocery
Clark Avenue
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River
Bank of River
Cottonwood
Cherry
Dittmar’s
Exchange Street
Fifth Precinct
Washington and
Washington St
Lackmacher’s
Adams Street
Sixth Precinct
Carroll To
Knowrton Bros
Beaver Dam
Foley
J. M. Bailey
Swartz & Fleck
Billerbeck
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Klondike
Chicago Great Western Ry
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Illinois
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Ee le Oy
New Orleans
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W. C. Rinearson
Gen'l Pass
W.C. Rinearson
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