Matanzas Port Closure and Spanish Ship Captures
The navy reports the cruiser Nashville and New York captured two Spanish merchantmen near Cuba, with Buena Ventura towed in by Nashville after a brief engagement. The squadron's departure from Key West proceeded with pilots aboard, including Cuban experts Juan Santo Pedro Hernandez and Felize Sosa.
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Ker West
Matanzas
Cuba
Nashvilles
Pescagoula
Miss
Rotterdam
Nashville
United States
Sand Key Light
Buena Ventura
Dillingham
T. Manruder
Lacarraga
Acr
Maynard
United States District Attorney
Detroit
New York
Indiana
Machias
Newport
Wilmington
Castine
Cincinnati
Fort Taylor
Dupont
Porter
Winslow
Ericsson
Cushing
Puritan
Terror
Helena
Marblehead
Dolphin
Juan Santo
Pedro Hernandez
Felize Sosa
Cuban
Cuba Is Recognized Senate Discussion On Cuban Policy
In a five hour senate debate several speakers urged against the conference report on Cuban resolutions while Mr Foraker asserted that the United States may have already recognized the Cuban republics independence on the day the ultimatum to Spain was sent. His claim drew strong reactions though he labeled his information as positive but unofficial. An amendment in the sundry civil bill authorized Britain payment of the Bering Sea award totaling 173151 dollars.
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Senate
Mr. Foraker
Spain
Republic of Cuba
Foreign Relations Committee
Foraker
Troops Rush Toward Southern Points Amid War Mobilization
Troops from across the United States push toward Chattanooga Mobile Tampa and Atlanta amid broad national enthusiasm. Gen Miles plans a southern inspection tour starting at Chickamauga with aides and staff. Modern war logistics including balloons and pontoon trains are organized as Cuba operations loom. Major General Brooke arrives to lead at Chickamauga camp.
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Wasarxetos
United States
Chattanooga
Mobile
Tampa
Atlanta
Miles
Chickamauga Battlefield
Washington
C. R. Greenleaf
San Francisco
James Allen
James Allen Will Serve On the Staff As Signal Oficer
A. W. Greely
Joseph E. Maxfield
New York
Wilson
Military Academy
West Point
Cuba
War Department
Cuatrascoca
John R. Brooke
Department of the Lakes
Chicago
Chickamanuga
War Fleet at Key West Guards Night Watch as Mayflower Arrives
Wey West April 21 United States torpedo boat destroyer Mayflower has arrived and anchored near the flagship New York It may become Captain Samp son s flagship as she can maneuver faster than the New York All deck lights on the New York Iowa and Indiana are extinguished before 8 p m and battle ports are closed at night Night patrols are doubled to keep the vessels visible only by occasional flashes of light
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Key West
Wey West
Mayflower
New York
Sampson
Iowa
Indiana
Key West Harbor
Moody Aroused Patriotism at Pittsburg Revival
Moody-Chapman revival meeting opened with a burst of patriotism in the exposition building. At Mr. Moody's request, W. B. McMillan read a letter of assurance to President McKinley, and 6000 Pittsburg citizens rose to approve the sentiments. "America" was chanted as a powerful chorus, a rare scene at a religious meeting. The letter will be sent to Washington.
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Pittssure
Moody-Chapman
Exposition Building
Moody
W. B. McMillan
McKinley
Pittsburg
America
Washington
Texas Ranger Corps Mobilized Against Mexican Invasion
Governor Aulberson orders the entire Texas Ranger corps to the Mexican frontier to repel any invasion aided by Spanish sympathizers. Commands were issued to recruit every company to double its present strength as of April 21.
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Aulberson
Texas Ranger Corps
Loud Manifesto From Blango In Havana April Demonstration
A Havana dispatch reports a large patriotic demonstration with volunteers, firemen, and people from all classes marching with torches. The Official Gazette carries a Spanish manifesto denouncing the United States and urging unity to defend Cuba as Spanish rule resumes, calling for arms and loyalty to Alfonso XIII and the Crown.
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Havana
Spain
Official
Cuba
United States
America
Espana
NEW FOES TO SPAIN Wasinxetoys April 23
The United States government stated it would not resort to privateering, a decision welcomed by foreign legations. Madrid negotiations are underway as British officials push Sagasta to renounce privateering, seen as a tactic to harass neutral and American ships. If Spain continues, it risks provoking Britain, Germany, and other powers while relying on privateers.
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Wasinxetoys
United States
Madrid
Sagasta
Spain
Great Britain
Germany
Ultimatum to Spain Amid Cuba Crisis Washington cablegram April 22
The message communicates the U S demand to Spain to relinquish control of Cuba and withdraw forces by noon April 23 or the president will take action. Sherman reports Spain has broken diplomatic relations and will seek safe passage to Paris. A Spanish squadron remains at St Vincent Cape Verde waiting with fires banked.
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Washington
Spain
Woodford
Madrid
Congress of the United States
Cuba
United States
Cuban
Sherman
Paris
Wooprorp
St. Viscent
Cape Verde Islands
Cape Verde
Faded OCR Item From CALESTONRIA Briefs
A fragment from the CALESTONRIA page mentions a vague event described as a pen of some sort and a wraypen. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Relics of the Commune Turned Museum in Paris
Paris government officials note a growing collection of Revolutionary relics from the Commune era including a red flag bearing battalion and company numbers, rosaries and Acts of the Apostles, a cassock stained with blood, a spade from archbishop Darboy’s grave, a dying note, siege uniforms, shells, and hostages’ carvings from La Roquette prison. The Telegraph reports the museum may become the largest repository of such relics in years.
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Mgr. Darboy
Paris
la Roquette
Loudon Telegraph
Question of the Day Trousseau Dilemma Copes with Prevailing Conditions
The fashion editor admits trouble deciding if it is appropriate under prevailing conditions to describe five pairs of bloomers a dozen shirt waists and two dozen golf stockings as a trousseau. The society editor asks why. This Chicago Post reflection voices concern over balanced etiquette and wardrobe symbolism.
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Tadmit
Trousseau
Chicago Post
Light of The World art book sells 100000 pounds burden
The Light of The World or Our Saviour in Art is published with nearly 200 full page engravings. It costs over 100000 pounds to publish and is in its twenty fifth edition with monthly orders. The work features global galleries and great European masterpieces and claims extraordinary sales and agent opportunities. Also advertised are Rheumatism cures and skin care products with local Indiana Pa sellers.
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Mastet Iguota
Christ
Rose
Mready
Ore
A. P. T. Elder
Michigan
Chicago
Eldest Champaign shoemaker credits pink pills for revival
At eighty five James McMillen of 112 West Washington Street Cham paign Illinois remains an active cobbler near the University of Illinois. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his kidney trouble swelling ankles and energy after weeks of illness and a long recovery. He walked miles daily even after his ailment and praises the medicine now sold by dealers or direct from Schenectady New York.
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James McMillen
West
Washington Street
Champaign
Illinois
McMillen
Dr. Williams
Dro
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Khen
Ud Briey
Porto Rico
EY West
Mexico
Blango
Calla
Island
Calestonria
Avery Wraypen
Elmer W. Allison & Co
T. E. Hildebrand
Hetrick Bros
Elmer W. Allison &Co
Prescription Druggists
Mas. J
Weaver
Glen Campbell
W. D. Sante
Daugherty
Ir. James McMillen
Sterling
Montreal
Frantz Bros
The
Busy Millers
Rossmoyne, Pa
John Jacobs
Philadelphia St
Ioprawa
New York Life Insurance Company
H. Altsman
Fenner Bank
C. W. Rink
Hetrick Building
Court House
Penn’a
G. Cameron
Guthrie Bros
Farmers’ Bank
PEE Atlantic Refining Company
Atlantic
Barnses
Penn
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