This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
3
American battle ships press toward Havana as blockades are declared to silence the guns at Morro Castle. The White Squadron advances to seize control of the harbor fortifications and end the threat to allied vessels.
McMinley urges the country to raise 125,000 volunteers as part of a wartime mobilization plan. Officials from multiple agencies comment on logistics and recruitment progress.
The narrative describes the United States moving to war with Spain. The cruiser Nashville fires the first shot and captures Buena Ventura. Madrid cuts diplomatic ties after the ultimatum. President McKinley orders a blockade and calls for 125 000 volunteers as the nation readies for war. Public excitement rises with mobilization and a wave of enlistment.
The article describes rapid war mobilization with 725,000 volunteers drawn from National Guard units across states, pledged to defend the United States and Cuba if needed. It notes U S fleets in battle formation, Pacific actions, and the capture of the Spanish merchant ship Buena Ventura by the cruiser Nashville near Key West, marking the war’s first engagement.
The Civil War era article describes 18 000 troops marching toward key points Chickamauga Tampa New Orleans Mobile and Havana. It notes rapid concentration, prep for campaign, 30 days of rations and ammunition, and a surge of volunteer enlistment while authorities contemplate limits on nurse volunteers.
The front reports U S censorship at Key West on telegrams to Parana and a surge of enlistment offers from Nebraskans. Havana notes Spanish ships damaged, while Gov Drazen moves family to Mexico amid war tensions. Mexican aid hopes cited as grasping at straws.
The narrative describes Admiral Sampson's blockade of Cuban ports and the Iowa anchored before Morro Castle, while American warships deter Spanish forces. It notes the surge of volunteer calls, the president's proclamation, and a rushed war declaration request to Congress in support of action against Spain.
The bill creating a new regimental and volunteer army passed Congress and was signed by Vice President Hobart and Speaker Reed. A War Department proclamation calls for 725,000 men to serve in the war against Spain, approved by Secretary Alger and sent to the President. Also, the U S cruiser New York captured the Spanish freighter Peden near Wayans after a four mile pursuit.
Secretary of State Sherman resigns his post effective noon Monday, claiming voluntary retirement due to age and current times. William St. Day succeeds him as head of the State Department after decades in public life spanning the House, Senate, Treasury, and State posts.
War nerves tense as Spain breaks relations with the United States before an American ultimatum is delivered. President McKinley’s telegram to Consul Ford is held by Madrid telegraph authorities while a copy reaches Sagasta. Americans offer to march to the front.
Vice President issues call for 125000 volunteers to serve in the U S Army for two years to support the Cuban independence effort and response to congressional resolutions. Details to be sent by the War Department. dated Washington April 23, 1898, signed by President William McKinley.
Spain announces a state of war exists with the United States and cancels treaties. U S ships are given thirty days to depart Spanish ports. Spain will not revoke privateering and will treat foreign privateers as pirates. auxiliary cruisers will be fitted for now. The cabinet follows a Turkey style prelude to hostilities as frontier action escalates.
The President urged a formal declaration of war against Spain. Congress quickly passed the measure, with the House approving in one minute forty one seconds and the Senate following. The declaration states that war has existed since April 21, 1898, between the United States and the kingdom of Spain.
The Madrid cabinet and Spanish Trans Atlantic concerns spark tension as war fears rise. In Massachusetts the war appropriation bill passes in twenty minutes, with Gov. Wheelock authorized to spend 500 000 dollars. Meanwhile at Mississippi City thieves exploit a tax day distraction, breaking into the sheriff’s room and stealing crops with a fishnet.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.