Explosion at Atlantic Powder Co. plant in Easton kills two
A large packing house of the Atlantic Powder Co. near Dover, BM, was blown up this afternoon. Two men were killed. Authorities suspect an act by Spaniards. Separate reports describe a Spanish prize steamer Guido captured near Cardenas after a chase, with cargo and money for Cuban troops, worth about 400000 dollars. Another note from Georgia warns of planned sabotage against bridges and trains carrying troops to Key West.
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Easton
The
Atlantic Powder Co
Dover
BM. J
U. S
Span— Jarda
Key West
Fla
Terror
Guido
Coronna
Spain
Havana
Cuba
Cardenas
Machins
Gorgo
Atlanta
Atkinyson
James L. Long
Good Hope
War Fever and Urgent Resolve Amid Spanish War Calls
Editorial voice urges immediate U S action against Spain after the Bombardment of Havana and deaths at sea. It lauds McKinley for restraint yet argues for a decisive, united mobilization to end perceived Spanish cruelties and end slavery in the Caribbean. Patriotism and divine sanction frame the call to arms and public sacrifice.
President's Message On Cuban Independence and Spanish Relations
The document outlines the United States push under the April 20 1898 joint resolution to recognize Cuban independence and force Spain to relinquish authority in Cuba and withdraw its forces. It notes Spain's Foreign Affairs response selecting a passport for its minister and the U S minister being informed of terminated diplomatic relations and ceased social communications. It highlights the note to the U S Foreign Affairs minister dated the 1st inst and the action as directed by Congress.
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Beonte
House of Representatives
United States of America
Tunngmiy
Congress
Spain
United States
Madria
Cuba
Cubs
Gabdan
Washington
Varn
United Sites
United States Congress
Blockade Proclaimed as US Demands Rupture with Spain
The proclamation dated April 28 1808 blocks northern Cuban ports from Cardenas to Bah ia Honda and Cienfuegos on the south, with Lincoln era text urging Congress to declare war between the United States and the Kingdom of Spain and to affirm belligerent status. The document notes copies appended and cites actions under April 1898 authority as basis for volunteers.
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Spain
United States
Ormall
Cuba
Cardenas
Behia Honda
Cienfuegos
Congress
Congress of the United States
United States of America
Kingdom of Spain
Willliam
Washington
First call for troops sparks nationwide draft quotas
A government dispatch outlines the initial call for 125000 troops across states listing infantry regiments and batteries for Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia North Dakota South Dakota Idaho Nevada Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and other regions. Also notes patent medicines and cures promoted by H Horn, including One Minute Cough Cure and De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve, with regional anecdotes.
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Wit Department
Alubao
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Pelawndt
Pmoridg
Georgia
Uinois
Inwa
Kansas
Kentooxy
Tonisiaia
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Norrowpool
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pensylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Pannessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Visiier
Columbis
North Dakota
Tive
South Dakota
Iditho
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexinco
Oklahoma
Letter from Wilbur trader on Alaska expedition plans
A. Harkin writes from Wilbur Washington April 18 to his parents describing a planned Alaskan trip via Ashcroft route with two other men BE, P., and Marshal Howard. They have seven horses and a strong outfit, provisions for two years, and more clothes than five years in Alaska. They discuss business ventures, coal and grain, a half interest in a prick yard, profits expected this year, and a nearby train of Englishmen with many horses, mules, and guns heading north.
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Ina Leerrom
A. Harkin
Wilbur
Wash
Alagka
Ashcroft
P. Donee
Field
Mion
Montana
Marshal Howard
Alaska
Marshal
John Hotta
Colfax
Hoe
Jack
Snoth
Cus
Church Notes 83 Alras's Mission Third Sunday After Easter
Church notes report services at the A O U hall for the third Sunday after Easter with a sermon at 10 45 a m and catechism at 9 25 a m On Wednesday evening May 4th there will be evensong at the A O U hall with Bishop Chas C Grafton administering the rite of confirmation to a small class After the service mission committees will submit plans for a new church building if approved work will begin at once
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Alras
Chas. C. Grafton
Mrs John Hunner Dead in Seattle Hospital City
Mrs John Hunner wife of ex State Treasurer Huoner died in Seattle on Monday at age 50. the family recently moved to that city. A testimonial notes the effectiveness of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in curing a two year old with persistent diarrhoea after other remedies failed. Sold by HB Horn. A dealer advertises a large stock of strings brass instruments pianos and organs at Hiray's at very cheap prices.
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John Huoner
Huoner
Seattle
Chamberlain
J. §. Collins
Moore, S. C
HB. Horn
Hiray's
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Charles EB. Smith
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