Mass Exodus as Havana Prepares for Possible War
April reports from Havana describe a city in panic over looming conflict with Spanish volunteers. Mass fears of violence drive Cubans and Americans to flee by steamers Mascotte and Olivia, while Gen Blanco strengthens order and Gen Lee arranges transport for eligible citizens.
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Biatco
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Olivette
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Washington
Sammson
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Leo
Order Publico
Revenge for the Maine murder drives Key West to demand war
From Key West and Old Point Comfort to New York and Havana reports detail sailors and officers clamoring for war after the Maine disaster. The press notes delays in the president’s message, calls for intervention, and readiness for conflict with Spain.
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Old Point Comfort
Wrong Hind of Hust Merchants Seek Buildin g Compliance on I Washington
Merchants on I Washington street between Pennsylvania and Delaware alleys push to compel Spector to enforce the removal of brick buildings. Dust from teardown harms stock and debris is not chuted as required, with sidewalks blocked, prompting calls for the building inspector to act. In Ardmore, elevator boy Richard Jackson 16 had his right toe crushed by a car. He was taken to City hospital. amputation not deemed necessary. The boy lives at 729 Tuockest.
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Spain
United States
Pacific
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Delaware Sts
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Richard Jackson
Ardmore
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City Hospital
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Indiana Trust Company
Spain Refuses to Yield in US Spain Tension Crisis
U S minister Woodford delivers fresh note demanding six hour reply as Spain’s cabinet reaffirms stance. Queen Regent approves the firm reply while the UK notes seek peace through Queen Victoria. Havana dispatch warns of imminent war with cargoes of passports and reconcentrados tied to Cuba and Porto Rico.
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Havana
Madrid
Impareial
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Santa Clara
Cardinal Cisneros Sails as Spain Demands War Stance
Madrid reports the Spanish battle ship Cardinal Cisneros leaves port with cruisers Princes de Asturias and Carlos VIII. Generals and other leaders urge no arbitration in Cuban or American disputes. The queen regent, agitated by war talk, seeks aid from Queen Victoria to avert conflict.
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Lia Chandero
Blaccios
Correa
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather. Temperature readings earlier show 7 a.m. at 1 degree, noon on Thursday at 48, and 2 p.m. at 5 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Wermer
U S Ambassadors Role in Spain Mediation Dubious
London reports deny U S ambassador Hay initiated talks to influence mediation between the United States and Spain. Hay met with Mr Balfour at the foreign office, but had no special mission and sees no reason to change his view that conflict seems likely. Austrian efforts in support of Spain are noted as well.
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United States
Spain
America
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U.S
Hay
Europe
Foreign Office
Balfour
Austria
Wiltshire
Great Britain
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White House
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
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Hawley
Judge Day
Blonday
Damaged White River Interceptor Exposed By Flood Waters
Great White river interceptor suffered severe damage from the recent high water. Dirt washed away exposing brickwork between Michigan and Washington streets with cracks and a large washout near Washington street. City engineer Jeup reports no repairs yet and interior inspection has not begun.
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Washington Ste
Washington St
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Davenport Convalesces While Hope Fades For Return
Chicago April 7 Miss Fanny Davenport remains convalescent with slow improvement. Doctors doubt she can resume stage duties next season. Willard the actor, also ill, plans to depart for Italy in the first week of May.
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Fanny Davenport
Chicago
Willard
Italy
Ambassadors Press McKinley for Immediate Cuba Action
Washington notes the Ambassadors conference with the President yielding a peace address while McKinley signals no weakness. The president hints at decisive steps to end the Cuban war, with debate over recognizing Cuba's independence and congressional approval expectations shaping the tense political mood.
Havana Turmoil as Blanco Draft Sparks Exodus
Report from Key West details Havana unrest with 5,000 volunteers parading and fears they would riot if provoked. Americans and Cubans rush to leave as Gen Blanco drafts Spaniards and Cubans, prompting mass exodus and calls for US intervention.
European diplomats seek peace with President in Washington
Representatives of Great Britain France Italy Austria and other powers met with the President at the White House to urge restraint and a peaceful resolution to tensions with Spain and Cuba. The 15 minute audience in the Blue Room followed by reports that European efforts aimed to avert war and cuba unrest.
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White House
United States
Spain
Cuba
Pauheerote
Great Britain
van Holleren
Geres Temeny
Gambon
France
Spanish Reconcentrados Massacre Report From Havana
A Havana dispatch to the Sun asserts that over 200 reconcentrados who left Flavana to renew labor in Cuba were massacred by Spanish troops near Gaines under Gen Blanca’s decree. The facts are stated as absolutely true with terrible details arriving just before the steamer to Key West.
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Blanca
Gaines
Key West
Explosion at New York apothecary injures clerk and ruins store
An explosion in Dr. G F Quackenbush apothecary at 703 Greenwich Ave wrecked the drug store and severely burned clerk George A Palmer who had mixed chlorate of potash and salicylate of soda for a catarrhal remedy. Firemen saved the building.
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G. F. Quackenbush
Greenwich Ave
George A. Palmer
Palmer
Admitted His Forgery and Local Court Notices
Admitted his forgery. Alonzo Boyd, deputy U S marshal, returned from Indian territory with William Mason, arrested for forgery in March. Mason confessed after contact with former friends. The Indiana state hotel association opened its annual meeting until October. Several local court notes record fines and discharges, including a case of criminal operation involving Mamie Collins. The coroner's autopsy on Juan Geiss found death from congestion of brain and stomach trouble.
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U. S
Indian Territory
William Mason
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Dar
Indiana State Hotel Association
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Ticonderoga
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Iowa Falls
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Pital
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