Battles Loom as War Looms and Armies Mobilize
April 23 reports from Washington, Richmond, and Atlanta show preparations for a large troop mobilization. The President calls for 125000 volunteers, a grand army corps is formed in the South with Camp George H. Thomas at Chickamauga, and national guards are being mobilized to meet the need. News from Havana notes ships captured or blocked, with the Buona Ventura, Panama, and other vessels of interest in play as the Navy tightens its blockade.
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Army Reorganization Bill Moves Through Senate and House
The army reorganization bill advances, proposing three battalions and growth to 31,890 infantry, 12,000 cavalry, 16,457 artillery, and 762 engineer enlisted strength. It creates 25 majors, 150 commissioned officers for infantry, and enables extra promotions during war for gallantry while absorbing surplus officers after hostilities cease. Debate focuses on peacetime costs, deployment in Cuba, and measures to ensure an efficient force in war.
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Congress Passes Army Reorganization Bill Amid Debates
The house debated amendments on officer ranks and troop quotas before passing the army reorganization bill. Adjournment followed speeches praising the late Senator Barle of South Carolina and funeral services. Wheat and grain markets rallied with strong exports and overseas demand driving price swings.
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The First Prize Captain Lucarraga Did Not Know War Existed
A Spanish merchantman Buenacnr was sighted near Sand Key at 7 a.m. as the U S. gunboat Nashville engaged with shots across her bows. Prize crew under Dwaga Magruder aboard the captured vessel with Captain Lucarraga claiming ignorance of war. Magruder to be relieved by Carlton. marines aboard. Monitor Puritan to join fleet tonight. Cuban pilots reportedly on board. fleet destination speculated. Also notes a Stockton disappearance case near San Joaquin hotel and a $10 fine for Grant Shere for public disturbance.
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Spain and Maine dispute looms as Cuban tensions rise
Lively dispatch from Loxnos reports Spain's April memorandum claiming U S acts harmed Cuba and questioning U S claims of autonomy. It cites four Spanish proposals and asserts Spain’s loyalty while warning of schooner patrols and a vigilant blockade along Cape Verde.
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Havana Blockade Battles and European News Dispatches
Havana reports claim every blockade steamer has been captured as Admiral Sampson struggles in a two knot current with no stationary shots. Other dispatches cover Lisbon, St Vincent, and Cape Verde naval movements, neutral searches, and political shifts in Castelar’s camp amid broader imperial tensions.
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Rendevous of Volunteer Coast Patrol Vessels
Secretary Alger assigns Californian and Pacific coast vessels to the Navy for patrol service along the harbor and coast. Corwin and Grant likely sail at once with two more ships readied for sea as Albatrose receives overhaul at Union Iron Works and Unadilla debuts in war paint.
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Raw recruits and chaotic recruiting by self styled officers
A Boston area piece reports Captain George Coughlan and Lieutenant Robert Ford recruiting volunteers for a Moro Castle expedition from a tavern and hotel guests. They allegedly used forged or unauthorized names, claimed long military pasts, and attracted many men while intoxicated.
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Thief Pleads Guilty In Street Robbery Case
A man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing a whip from a vehicle on Loetreet last Saturday. He admitted drinking at the time and police found a buggy robe in his possession. The recorder postponed proceedings to a later date.
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United States Declares War On Spain 1898
President McKinley urges Congress to declare war on Spain after note exchange and breakdown of relations. He cites Spanish rejection of the ultimatum, the Cuban blockade, and the need to recognize the United States as a belligerent power. Prepared to take further actions to sustain and enforce the war.
Entertainment at Ch ris tian church by Fresno duo
Last Friday evening the Christian church hosted an engaging entertainment presented by Miss Savo and Doolittle from Fresno. The program featured elocution and dialogue recitations that impressed with careful study and pastoral suitability. Local talent provided musical interludes, drawing a well attended audience and high praise for the performers.
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Dr Kings New Discovery touted as miracle cure
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