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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1898
Page
5
The article notes President McKinley delaying Cuban situation updates to Congress as Spain’s full reply awaits formal receipt and a possible delay tactic. It mentions ongoing naval movements, the Vesurius cruiser deployment, and congressional expectations amid mixed diplomatic signals.
Washington on March 31 the House committee on foreign relations adjourned without action. It was decided to be fair to the administration to review the few days asked to spear Spain agrees to the demand of the president.
Unclear text reports Spanish reaction to U S demands on Cuba. Mention of Woodford and possible government pressure in Madrid. Warnings of potential conflict tied to Spanish-American tensions and the Maine if terms are rejected.
Washington report says the Senate foreign relations committee weighs the purchase of St Thomas from Denmark. Opposition grows as Capt. Sigsbee testifies his evidence may clarify whether the Maine explosion was deliberate. He promises explanatory points from testimony by high officials and other witnesses.
Secretary Sherman Washington on March 31 emphatically denies rumors that he plans retiring from the state department. He states he will continue in his post and fulfill his duties.
Special Gov. Black urged immediate appropriation of a million dollars as a contingent war fund in an emergency message to the New York Legislature. The plan seeks rapid funding to respond to evolving national defense needs.
A proposal creating a million dollar contingent war fund has passed both houses without opposition and becomes law.
Opposition leaders in Madrid object to the terms set by the United States. Sagasta told the conservatives he would submit questions arising from the matter to the European powers.
March 31 entry reports Brig-Gen Wheeler and the entire First Brigade staff resigning. The action reportedly aims to permit the Seventh regiment to parade on St Patrick's day. The document notes the resignation was received and accepted by the fire brigade leadership.
Readable fragments warn rivers rising due to spring waters affecting the Cotton Belt and Iron Mountain routes. The informant notes boats and sailors face danger as waters swell and flood risk increases.
A Chicago based case concerns the firm Dale and Sempull with an assignment related to liabilities exceeding assets. The notice indicates a financial imbalance and potential reorganization.
The article reports on Congress debating Spain policy as war or peace options loom. Leaders and committees weigh resolutions while negotiations with Germany shape the tense crisis in Washington and Madrid.
Following the Bailey vote, numerous Republicans met with the president at the White House to pressure for a resolution that could ease the political deadlock. The president reportedly promised action by tomorrow, signaling possible developments regarding the Cuba situation and related policy options.
Milwaukee reports a movement toward annulling the treaty with Great Britain that blocks U S shipbuilding on the Great Lakes. Congress may act to end the treaty, with Milwaukee Journal arguing the abrogation would place the U S on equal footing in naval war. A city interview highlights Great Lakes shipbuilding resources as crucial.
Chicago markets report a day of varied wheat prices with May, July and September futures showing minor shifts. Live stock receipts reach about 24 000 hogs and 12 000 cattle with mixed price ranges across grades and weights. Milwaukee grain notes higher bids for No 1 northern wheat and No 2 mix oats with rye gains.
A dynamite stick thawed from a frozen state exploded at Mrs. Dad Ewers residence in Reardonstown near Viroqua Wisconsin. Three people including Mia Ewers and her two daughters likely died and the house was wrecked. Two men Williams Siluster and Gu Anderson were on a Northwestern car at the time. The blast caused a deadly accident blamed on a thawing tuna body?
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