Cuban War Resolution Passes Congress to Send to President
Congress reaches a hard fought agreement on the Cuban revolutionary resolution. The joint rule calls for Spain to relinquish Cuba, withdraw forces andauthorizes the President to use U.S. land and naval forces to enforce the decision. The Teller amendment and independence terms are included, with a pledge to leave governance to the Cuban people. The White House closes for the night as the President awaits signing.
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Volunteers Called To Support War Effort In Nationwide Draft
A House committee plan moves to authorize the President to call 50 000 to 70 000 volunteers for a national defense effort. Quotas may be drawn from multiple states. a second call for 100 000 could follow. The measure aims to enable immediate action upon presidential approval and to allow deployment beyond state lines.
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War news and Spanish American tensions in April reports
April dispatches describe anxious exiles, potential command reshuffles under General Weyler, and debates in Madrid's cortes on future war actions. Washington warns of troop movements as Spanish fleets and torpedo boats converge in Caribbean and Atlantic theaters.
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Eastern Bast Hughes of California Pitched 10
Eastern Bast Hughes of California pitched 10 in a lopsided baseball slate. Weather kept attendance low at 700 as Gutjerwws-Kalion and others struggled behind a leaky defense while Kallen excelled for the visitors in a 7 to 6 loss. Umpires Cueh man and Haydler.
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Reindeer 4 Failure in Alaska Forage Shortage
April 18 Alaska dispatch reports the reindeer expedition by Wag BnnoLLLd to the war department is a failure due to lack of forage. Dr. Sheldon Jackson notes many deaths but suggests some of the herd may be saved. Captain Ray provides region details, and Dr Jackson advises recalling the expedition. Captain Brainerd’s services are deemed unnecessary.
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A Sound Choice Capt Norris Nominated for a Presidential Appointment
The President sent the nomination of Charles H. Norris to the senate to be receiver of public money at Vissha California. Norris, a Fowler resident born in Boston in 1833, is a former master mariner with a long sea career and shipwreck free record. He later settled in Fowler on land investments and fruit farming, gaining local esteem as a prosperous citizen.
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Senate Adopts Conference Report on Cuban Independence War
The Senate approved the conference report declaring war on Spain after a fierce, hourlong debate. Members from both parties clashed over wording on Cuban independence as the chamber prepared for conflict, with a tense vote and a late-night adjournment amid massive gallery attendance.
Unanimous Vote Pushes Cuba War Resolution Forward
In a tense session marked by dramatic roll calls and rapid lobbying, the House pressed the Senate to yield on Cuba independence. Debates raged over conference terms as Republicans and Democrats jockeyed signals and performers filled the halls with patriotic songs.
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House Conferees Near Compromise On War Funding Measures
Voluminous debate raged as the House and Senate pressed for a conference on war funding. After long sessions, a motion for a conference was agreed to and a plan advanced, with Speaker Adams leading the push. The night wore on with procedural skirmishes, adjournments, and renewed calls for a vote, while public demonstrations erupted outside the chamber.
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