Union News From Washington 55th Congress Actions
A historic Washington dispatch reports on the 55th Congress with Senate sessions paying tribute to Senator Writhwth of Mississippi. It notes passage of army reorganization and war revenue bills, a $500 million loan plan, beer tax debates, and naval reserve measures. William R Day’s nomination for secretary of state received Senate confirmation. The House contest in Wise vs Young, Second District, favored Wise.
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United States Senate
Mississippi
Bya Dovary
United State
Senate
United States of America
Kingdom of Spain
Willliam R. Day
Wise Vs. Young
Wirwloin
Dr. Wise
Resignations and Appointments Mark U S Government Shifts
From Washington John Sherman resigns as secretary of state and Assistant Secretary Day of Canton Ohio is chosen to succeed him. John B Moore of New York to be Assistant secretary. May 6 Supreme Court adjourns term as war with Spain looms. Cuba aid shipments and troop calls underway. Multiple unrelated incidents reported across the country including fires and deaths.
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John Sherman
Ater
Day
Canton
John B. Moore
New York
Fli
United States Supreme
Post Office Department
Aevives
State Department
Globe
United States
Nin
Strugesi
Red Cross
Texas
Key Wert
Cuba
Detweer
Amelsn
Mampton Roads
New York Harbor
William BE
Seaton
Agad 40
Don
Horace Dimer
Mocetta
Acd
New Yorks
John
Ines Roddy
Somerset
Parmse
David Berkey
Mollie Plummes
Fo M
Tommer
Sovarton
Donreetrayble
Washington
Apple
Wise
Paris
Artouly
United Stank
Spayay
Lil Carey
John J. Moore
Qatar
Tee
Volunteer Army of the
Sherman
Onan
Moore
International Taw Ay Co- Tituly University
Offehdy
Tris
Key Woot
Priger
Avrunie- Mensis
Cubaa Tugues
Pee KoVersinen
Soren
Asic Folis
Thas
Miles Bedieves
Speshwads
Jiong-Nong
Mattia
Tryill
Cay
Admiral Dawes
Spain
Jean
Perural Wheliet
Cape
War era notes and social curiosities from an old newspaper
A garbled collection mentions Switzerland halting an Ameren apple pleasure, a postmaster general lifting a printing ban, Mark Twain's quips on statistics, a Cuban beauty, and Bishop Newman’s diary. It also cites war electric power for ships, pigeons offered to the government, and tales of Twain as a Civil War soldier. The piece includes Alaska travel rumors, a Mount Mazama lake description, and Nobel prize details with prize categories and global eligibility.
War Powers Declared As United States and Spain In Conflict
President requests Congress declare war on Spain following Cuban unrest and Spanish actions. House and Senate vote largely in favor. joint resolution proclaims state of war and authorizes military measures, with swift presidential signing and public notices across the nation.
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Sestardby
Congress
United
Spain
United States
Boston
Mulrid
Srw
Cub
Min
Syuln
iWon
Outh
Seanen
Ruider Weld
Syed Bharey
Sistie
Walrad
UWL
Eelier
PINON
Tau
Sowin
Cerigiu Porta
Eyle
Carlen
New
Co Sour Hut
Grable
Plaad
Kingdom of
Spud
Anton Hernn
Wintiad
Dabate
Addis
Amies
Senate
America
Auval Tarapy
Tye
Ted Wilh
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Bo Ettom
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Foreign News Report Hints Ongoing Cuban Blockade
The North Atlantic Squadron maintains a blockade of Cuba as war unfolds with reports of Spanish vessels remaining stationary. Weather slows crops while Spain protests U. S. actions. Prices rise amid shortages. a large Glasgow fire causes major losses.
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Iu Rot Eee Stat District
Joseph G. Cannon
United States North Atlantic Squadron
Cuba
Fragmented 19th Century News Items
A miscellany of items notes a U S guard to protect the president, a train gang jailed in Yokoo, gifts to Kansas University, and various oddities about glass bricks and sewer systems. Other items mention political debates, military matters, and local incidents with limited readable details.
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White House
Sim Pe
Cal
Jnlle
Yokoo
Aca
United States
Havana
Pennsylvania
Chaster
Lonton
William Ayres
Hia
Phiadelpha
Jon S. Mosby
Guerra Tome
Dent
Sin Francisca
Miley
Ant
Washington and Spain face debated war actions and diplomacy
The article reports on U S and Spanish tensions with debates in Congress over funds for naval and military support, proposed commissions, and personnel changes. It notes discussions at the Department of State, the arrival of officials to Key West, and impending actions related to Cuba, the Philippines, and possible deployments amid alerts from Washington and London.
OLE OLESONS SAYINGS And a Weathered Look at Life
A jumble of dialect filled reflections on work money and family roles. A Denver Times-Sus report mentions a fire at a Vienna Austria warehouse linked to a meteor theory, with a four ton meteoric stone found in a deep hole.
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Yvoman
Denver
Naval actions in Caribbean and Atlantic patrols report
The North Atlantic squadron sails from Key West toward Cuban shores with ships left behind as prizes. Spanish steamers including BenA Ventura and Catalina are captured or contested, Mangrove and Newport engage and seize vessels off Havana, with prize crews taking control and reporting to the flagship. multiple captures of sloops and coasters follow near Key West and Guantanamo Bay.
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Puritan
Key
Kusengouly
Ner
Wis
Uwe
Nashville
Key Wet
Pla
Pedro
Awe
New York
Havana
Hilson
Lota
Destroit
Ted
Qapta
Winona
Hats
Ship Island
Miss
Liew
Everett
Basi
Panama
Bananie
Dayton
Tadiona
Staniad
Pastor
Uien Enlytt
Adaial Sampson
Kyurett
Warmiber
United States
Syaneh
Taba An Bors
Port Limon
Costa Miew
Havilna
Cavdemis
Moniter
Tropariog Plans Invasion and Duel Challenges Across The Atlantic
The article describes Tropariog preparing an invasion of Cyt Trekeonysie with 20 leading Cubnag physic clips and 20 English speaking interpreters to accompany them to Cha and Wil the army. It notes troop transport talks from the city to Key West and Havana, with detailed measures and consultations. Lieut Cas renga challenges Capt Sigsbes to a duel, threatening to brand him a coward if ignored by April 28. The piece also mentions mobilization orders sweeping across the state.
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California
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Wheens
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Erin
Taling Mes
Newett Garrison
Satie Growa
Tropariog
Cyt
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Sevsus Aliedis
Key West
Havana
Dio Bente
Deti
Wil Iase Chalengeas
Selly Voretto
Ont
Cas Renga
Senor
Polo Bomcake
Sigsbes
Meine
Ife
UN Tou
Sipsbee
Sigsbee
Lee
Potent Cure Ads and Incoherent Medical Claims
A fragmented historical newspaper snippet promotes Quittinx style cures and nostrums, listing products like Chest and Cure and family medicines. It reads as an era advertising column with dubious claims and stray names, including Dravina and Cheney, amid garbled, cluttered copy.
Navy plans and troop movements amid Cuban crisis
Washington reports a shifting stance in the Cuba conflict with no immediate attack on Havana. The Navy aims to block Spanish forces while preparing for possible landings and a large mobilization of regular and volunteer troops as Congress considers further action.
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Ilavana
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Philippine Islands
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Haltimore
War Department
Exr
Cuba
Ve Department
Dts
Miles
Alger
Stewart
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Tillery
Perosy
Miy
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