Paris Steamer Paris Reported Safe at Sea
The Paris, American line steamer, is believed to be speeding toward New York after passing the Lizard. Lloyds reports no contact since then, with Southampton and Liverpool authorities optimistic of her safety. Navy cruiser New Orleans to escort her to New York. rumors of Spanish port capture rejected.
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McKinley urges Congress to declare war on Spain
President McKinley sent a message to Congress urging immediate action to declare that a state of war exists between the United States and Spain. The message seeks formal belligerent status and recognition of rights in governing the forthcoming war.
Message announcing request for war with Spain in 1898
The cabinet met to consider the president’s message to Congress urging a formal declaration of war with Spain. The note recounts Cuba’s independence, Spain’s withdrawal, and calls for a joint resolution declaring a state of war, with U S authorities to carry out hostilities. President McKinley urged swift action to define the United States as a belligerent and protect its rights in the conflict.
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Cienfugos
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Kingdom of Spain
William M’kinlfy
Washington, D. C
War Declared as Congress Acted for Spain
Washington April 23 12 m Congress met as at noon to read the president’s message and refer it to foreign relations committees. The House promptly passed a formal declaration of war against Spain and the Senate followed shortly before 2 pm. The acts declare war existed since April 21 and authorize full land and naval forces for the United States.
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Call for State Troop Mobilization Issued by President
Washington April 25. At a cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon the president decided that orders should go to adjutants general of each state to mobilize state troops. They will assemble at camps immediately but stay within state borders for 30 to 60 days. When needed, units may be sent to the front after the president issues the call to governors for enlistment under the Saturday proclamation.
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Frank McNinery
McNinery
Andrew J. Wells
Illinois
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Oldset
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Columbia
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Defenses Around Havana Brace for U S Invasion
The article reports 70,000 Spanish troops ready to defend Havana if the United States lands. A trocha is planned around the city with 20,000 regulars plus volunteers to guard main entrances, Cabana fortress, and Morro castle. Martial law is declared in Porto Rico as combat fears rise and naval actions unfold near the Cuban capital.
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Arolas
Havana
Hnaso
Garrizen Cabana
Morro Castle
la Punts
Reine and
Santa Clara
Cunez
Mare
Ardas Sahil
Diasena
Great Britain to announce neutrality in Spain United States hostilities
The neutrality announcement will be posted at the Mansion House with Great Britain promising 24 hours notice to the American government when needed. A false report claimed the torpedo boat Homer is short of a crew while the real issue concerns a sand crew aboard her and her readiness to sail at short notice.
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Spain
United States
Mansion House
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Proclaimed call for troops sparks political tension
Anxious crowds and officials await Washington's official order for troop mobilization. Gov Mount will follow suit as supporters rally to back the president and discuss readiness. Amid war talk, other items note a murder conviction, a police court assault case, and local ads and notices.
Flying Squadron Read and Asiatic Fleet Leave Hong Kong
Washington dispatch reports the Flying Squadron under Commander Dewey and the Asiatic Fleet leaving Hong Kong under gun salutes. The flotillas, short two flyers, prepare to sail within 40 minutes of orders as crews discuss Minneapolis and Columbia. Navy officials weigh destinations and possible routes toward the Atlantic coast amid Pelayo and torpedo boat destroyer movements.
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Antic
Tommerdore
Peapolis
Acting governor to act under neutrality laws near Spain
Official notice from colonial secretary informs that a state near Spain will apply neutrality laws. The acting governor states he will depart immediately with Heer and Terrel in a bay area 0 miles from shore. The Chevinia, battimore and Italy on the Ter i Bupe KEY W teries at Merit engage ships Winstow and Oriont.
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Spain's Fleet Rounds Up Prep Cane Ver Vincent
A garbled early 20th century naval note describes Spain's contingent preparing for departure. The fragment mentions squadron readiness and a cane word, with ships unable to test due to unspecified conditions. Entities include Spain, Vincent, and naval context.
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Vincent
Blockade ships harass Cuban shore as fires spread
Dispatches report a second cannonading at dawn with Morro guns. Ships moved close but failed to hit the fleet. New York neared Morro as crews attended services. Cargo ships Sofia and Car a burned cargo sugar and charcoal. Miguel Joval towed in by gunboat Helena with wheat cargo.
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Cuba
Wilmington
Dupont Meter
Miguel Joval
Helena
Ur States
Prize schooners towed by gunboat Algonquin arrive
Wey West April 25 reports the gunboat Algonquin reaching Jacksonville with two prize schooners in tow. Both ships originated from Sagua la Grande, and their capture was noted on arrival.
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 26 hours ending 7 p.m. April 26 calls for fair skies, with Monday night and Tuesday possibly light frost and milder days ahead. Temperatures listed 46 degrees at 7 a.m. Monday and noon Monday. Also mentions acetylene gas lighting for safer, easier domestic use and praises Dustless Oats.
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C. H. Walcott
Pennsylvania-st
Janes
Admiral Sampson Seeks Bombard Havana Action
The Evening World reports Admiral Sampson has asked the government for permission to bombard Havana, revealing a dispute over military options during the crisis in April.
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Evening World
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Havana
A Standing Collar Starts a Must in Ft Harry Preston
A garbled report notes a fatal misstep by Ft Harry Preston resident 419 W New Yor as he wore a string cellar near a Bungalise gang hangout. A gang member named Micholas Connelly was captured and fined $1 plus costs by police on Monday. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertises cures for rashes and eruptions.
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