War News and European Reactions From The World War I Era
April reports show Spain at war with the United States, with flags raised in Cuba and the Philippines. Assistant Secretary Day succeeds Sherman as secretary of state, while Dewey sails toward the Philippines. Reports describe mobilizations, blockades, and neutral responses from nations worldwide, plus warnings on privateers and prize courts as the conflict unfolds in Havana, Matanzas, Cape Verde, and Manila.
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Texas
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Liev
Andrew Rowan
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Sall
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Day
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Wood
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Blanco
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Portauese
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Hayti
Minas of Londonderry Cripple Creek Three Men Die
Domestic notes report three men asphyxiated by fire in the Londonderry mines near Cripple Creek Colorado. Other items note political moves, wage and bread price trends, and a postponed Grant celebration amid war concerns.
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Londonderry
Cripple Creek
Tennessee
Senate
Henry Demas
New Orleans
John ¥. McKane
Sing Stog
Nakola
New York City
New York
Institute of American Civics
Spain
William J. Doran
Greenwich
Conn
Joseph
William
Nice
J. Brownlow
Foreign Affairs Roundup From The Times
Gladstone reportedly near death. A Glasgow fire caused 700000 dollars in damage. American yacht owners in the Mediterranean face danger from warships. The Mexican boundary commission has finished its task on the Texas line. Baron Ito resigns as Japan’s commerce minister. Count Kineko to succeed him. Buenos Aires reports a new Chile Argentina boundary likely to be fixed by a Victoria era commission. Nicaragua and Costa Rica agree to arbitration on international questions aboard the US warship Alert.
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Buenos Ayres
Chill
Argentina
Victoria
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Republic of Central America
United States
Alert
Senate approves bill on US Spain relations and Cuban belligerency
In Washington on April 21 the Senate passed the treaty declaring a state of offer between the United States and Spain after a long debate. An amendment by Turpie to recognize Cuban belligerent rights was defeated 38 to 48. Debate then returned to the naval appropriation bill with Hale supporting a temporary expansion to man ships, authorizing enlistment of sailors and landsmen and an $8.82 million provision.
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Senate
United States
Spain
House
Turpie
Peoplle
Hale
Secretary of the Navy
Cockrel
Kester
Army of the United States
Hawtey
Committee On Foreign Attains
Adams
War Powers and War Tax Debates In Congress 1898
The House quickly passed a bill declaring the United States not at war with Spain yet fully mobilizing for the conflict. Amendments were adopted, and the measure moved toward the Senate as debates on funding for the war featured proposals for income tax and other revenue methods.
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Washington, D. C
Way
Spain
Messrs. Dingley and Bailey
Batley
Dingley
Supreme Court
Hayes
Dem
Tex
Bailey
Dalliver
Rep
Lawa
Tragic gold mining pact ends with suicide and vanishing crew
At Ballarat a group of disciplined diggers sank a shaft and battled debt during the gold rush. One night a miner, isolated at the bottom, rigged a hanging death then, by dawn, the entire party vanished, leaving the scene as a grim testament to a fatal act and quiet retreat.
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Ballarat
Weekly Telegraph
Spain and War Maker Spain’s role in Cuba and war questions
The Chicago Times-Herald questions if Sherman was right that war is hell and argues Spain may push toward war only if the United States forces action or if Spain acts alone. It alleges Spain has long sponsored Cuban “infernal” shows, seeking to outshine viler powers and only joining in under coercive circumstances beyond control.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Sherman
Leli
Spain
United States
Cuba
Sacond Fidler
Flogging Practice by Head Master in Former Times
In former times much of the district pine was administered by the Head Master. A certain Dr Keske, who was Head Master towards the middle.
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Keske
Starts for Cuba starts for Cuba but several ships are disabled
Washington April 30 amid alarm over rumors the Spanish fleet sailed toward Cuba. Reports say ships Maria Theresa Almire Oquendo Vicaya Cristobal Colon with torpedo boats Futon Terror Furor left Cape Verde, while transports San Francisco and Ciudad de Cadiz headed north likely to the Canary Islands after a collision. Other items recount Cuba moves, neutrality issues, and a three month record ending with war. Maine, Dewey, and Congress figures prominent.
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Cape Verde Islands
Estate Department
Aly
Maria ‘Fereen
Almirante Oquendo
Vicaya
Cristobal Colon
Futon
Terror
Furor
Cuba
Azor
Rayo
Arrefe
San Francisco
Ciudad de Cadiz
Canary Islands
Sampson
Matanzag
Recent History A Fateful Three Months In the Af fairs of Cubs
Three months filled with rapid events in Cubs affairs leave even well informed observers struggling to track them. The narrative traces dramatic turnovers and notable happenings shaping the team and its future prospects.
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Cubs
Pine trees in Pine Grove seek rest from tempest
In this verse Ruby Archer asks if the pine trees in Pine Grove yearn for respite from lightning, thunder, and wind. The speaker muses on nature's tireless journey and ponders whether even trees petition for a moment of quiet amid Natura's breath and the All-Giver.
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Ruby Archer
The New Pilgrim's Progress Hill Difficulty Action
Boston Evening Transcript notes a pupil question about Christian’s actions at Hill Difficulty and references a chorus about a boy on a bike. The item blends literary discussion with a brief cultural aside.
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Christian
Boston Evening Transcript
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