War talk and troop movements around Havana 1898
Reports from Washington and Madrid describe a rapidly escalated crisis as the North Atlantic Squadron prepares to blockade Havana and potential war with Spain looms. Minister Woodford relays diplomatic breaks, a Cuban blockade plan forms, and U S actions widen with consular diplomacy shifting to British mediation.
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To arms Viva Cuba always Spanish in 1898 Havana cry
The Official Gazette prints an extreme appeal calling all Cubans to defend Spain against the United States during the Cuba crisis. Governor General Ramon Brasco urges unity, sacrifice, and loyalties to Spain, the king, and Cuba under Spanish sovereignty, with faith in victory and readiness to resist侵侵.
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Disorder in Madrid as crowd demolishes eagle statue
A May 21 gathering in front of the Equitable Life building led a mob to topple and smash the American eagle statue, carried fragments through the streets toward the military club amid cheers for the demonstrators. Police did not intervene as the civil governor allowed liberty of action among the crowd.
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Volunteers Wanted From the Guard War Pleads for Protection
A chaotic wartime scene reports officials urging National Guard volunteers as Gulf towns petition for protection. War departments seek merchant ships and armament while states organize regiments and staff. Navy moves to acquire armor and spring mobilization funds. Cuban volunteers offer service as tensions rise with Spain. Ohio Republican district nominates Morgan after lengthy balloting.
Train Held Up Near Oro Grande. Engineer Killed
Westbound passenger No 1 arrived late in Los Angeles after 8 00 pm with the engineer CLA Giff dead from a gunshot at the Oro Grande bridge scene. Robbers attempted a banklike heist, seized the engine and mail car, but little plunder was taken. One robber identified as Doll or Paul Jones implicated five others across San Bernardino and near Oro Grande. authorities hold names as inquiry continues.
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Scheding's Best Tea Offered By San Francisco Firm
A San Francisco company promotes Scheding and Company tea with idiosyncratic spelling. It claims to be nonretail and asks customers to specify type such as Japan Welsh Breakfast Colony Ceylon or Bhd and preferred package size. No payment requested upfront.
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Cuban independence debate stalls Senate action in five hour session
Senators debated recognition of a Cuban republic as Teller upheld the President but criticized administration and allies. Loraker stated official recognition may occur soon, while Cockrell urged swift, unreserved support for Cuban independence amid naval mobilizations and looming war talk.
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Fragmented Debate Over War Powers and Enlistment
Fragmentary OCR text outlines congressional debate on a wartime amendment authorizing 400000 new troops, temporary measures, and related provisions. It notes amendments about Indian Territory quotas, regimental chaplains, officer records, state governors appointing officers, civilian government employee leave, and the bill passing with no division as the House adjourned.
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Military Bill Passes In Emergency War Measure
The Hull military bill passed today in emergency form to empower the President to call out the volunteer force and organize for war. Secretary Algor and President urged the action, with Chairman Mull pushing the measure through the military committee. The bill shifts appointment of officers to governors, aligning with Civil War practice, and faces questions on presidential versus governor commissions.
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Indicted for felony embezzlement in San Francisco
Grand jury returns an indictment against City and County Treasurer AC Widber for felony embezzlement after counting the treasury shortage at 115,199.80 dollars. Officials claim the money was counted intact before any alleged losses related to racing bets.
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