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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1898
Page
9
Ati nley message says executive urges discretionary authority to intervene and opposes recognition of the current government. The communication stresses the need for a decisive stance by the executive branch amid political upheaval.
President McKinley asks authority to end Cuban hostilities using army and navy if needed. Message outlines Spain's conduct, reconcentration, relief efforts, and options for intervention or recognition of belligerency while condemning the Maine disaster as a call to action.
President McKinley urges congressional authorization to end the Cuban conflict and establish a stable Cuban government with U S force support if needed. He notes mediation as insufficient and calls for humanitarian aid to relieve starving Cubans while awaiting decisive action. The message references Spain's declarations and a possible suspension of hostilities from Queen Regent officials.
A physician warns that improper clothing causes disease such as varicose veins from tight boots and throat and lung issues from tight collars. He notes hats too small can injure the brain. The piece includes humorous exchanges about oysters and language barriers.
Representatives from Germany Austria Hungary France Britain Italy and Russia met with President McKinley to urge a humane settlement with Spain. They presented a joint appeal for negotiations to restore order in Cuba and avert further conflict, with the United States pledging support for a peaceful end to the crisis.
Plans for state buildings at the trans Mississippi exposition in Omaha are arriving rapidly. Minnesota Montana Arkansas Denver Missouri Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Nebraska and Georgia buildings progress. Oregon plans drawn. New York New Jersey likely, 35 states participate with commissions appointed in thirty. Government building 500 feet long dome near 200 feet high nearly done with annexes planned for exhibit space.
The Sisseton and Wahpeton Indians were told they would get 2000 cattle and seed wheat worth about 100000 from Washington prompting a council at Sisseton agency South Dakota to oppose Government ration issuance. They assert full American citizenship and that their land sales contracts entitled them to cash.
The War Department orders one hundred sample canvas uniforms for general introduction as a light, serviceable field uniform for the U.S. army. It marks a departure in military dress aimed at preserving soldiers health. The gray brown color blends with earth and vegetation, staying cool in summer and useful in winter.
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