House For War Adopts War Resolution In Historic Vote
Washington April 14 Republicans and Democrats unite in a 322 to 19 vote to approve a resolution declaring Spain’s Cuba war as driving the United States toward inevitable war. The measure cites civilian casualties and economic disruption, noting April as a grim anniversary of Fort Sumter’s fall.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Spain
United States
Fort Sumter
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
House
New York
American Express Company
National Guard
Mobilizing the Army for Possible Conflict with Spain
Washington April 16 orders were issued for concentrated movements of six cavalry regiments and 22 infantry regiments along with light artillery at four southern points. Units will concentrate at Chickamauga New Orleans Tampa and Mobile under named generals as rapid preparations proceed.
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Spain
Artilley
Chickamauga
New Orleans
Tampa
Mobile
Alger
W. B. Shafter
San Francisco
Department of California
J. F. Wade
Department of Dakota
St. Paul
Minn
J.J. Coppinger
Department of Missouri
Omaha
Neb
Notable Day in Senate Ends in Deadlock and Drama
After eight hours of debate in the Senate on Friday efforts to set a seven o'clock vote failed as filibuster fears emerged. Senator Caffery of Louisiana opposed a fixed voting time while Senator Wellington of Maryland moved to adjourn, defeated 61 to 10. The night ended with mixed mood as the chamber awaited action while a large audience filled the galleries.
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Senate
Caffery
Wellington
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Mississippi
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Ora
War Resolution Moves to End Cuban Conflict
Debates in the capitol unfold as President is urged to intervene in Cuba to end the war and establish a stable independent government. Resolutions authorize land and naval force to secure peace while minority calls for recognizing insurgent government are defeated 147 to 190. Speakers include Adams Dinsmore Henderson Bailey and McMillin.
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Spatin
United States
Maine
Havana
Cuba
House
Adams
Foreign Affairs Committee
Dinsmore
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Ark
Gen. Henderson
Bailey
Tex
McMillin
Command Changes in Union Leadership at War Front
Maj. Gen. J. J. Brooke heads the Department of the Lakes based in Chicago. Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles will take over command of the army, currently leading the military branch of the government.
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Chickamauga
J. J. Brooke
Department of the Lakes
Chicago
Nelson A. Miles
Trade Is Quiet Amid Foreign Uncertainty
Bradstreet's reports a widespread quieting of general trade due to unsteady foreign affairs. There is slight activity in demand for seasonable staples in the west and northwest, while the east and South Atlantic gulf ports show more quiet. Iron trade remains large in volume and wool remains dull at nominal prices with dry goods focusing on immediate needs.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
South Atlantic
Gulf
Central West
Weyler denies Fitzhugh Lee letter claims about Havana torpedoes
Weyler disclaims reports citing Consul General Fitzhugh Lee about a letter to Senor Guzman on torpedoes and mines in Havana Harbor and a later dispatch asking Guzman to destroy the letter. In Paris, foreign press and public anger at the United States grows after McKinley speech, with McKinley likened to Pontius Pilate.
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Madrid
Fitzhugh Lee
Senor Guzman
Havana
Guzman
Maine
France
Paris
United States
McKinsey
McKinley
Pontius Pilate
American Congress
Spain
Spanish Cruisers Sail London April 9 with Secret Instructions
Lloyds reports Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo sailed April 9 from Puerto Rico with secret instructions. Prairie fires sweep central U S. 20 mile swath burned along rail line from Minneapolis to Doland, heavy property losses. Don Carlos urges Carlists to war against the United States. warns government upheaval if Spain humiliated. Cleveland forms major iron combine. Chicago May wheat hits $1.16 amid war news influence.
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London
Lloyds
Vizcaya
Almirante Oquendo
Puerto Rico
Don Carlos
Madrid
Bayonne
France
United States
Spain
War debate echoes into night in Senate clash over Money incident
Senators clashed in a long debate starting at ten o clock with voices raised over a Cuba trip by Senator Money. A personal quarrel with Senator Wellington led to exchanges and Money apologizing for unparliamentary language as Congress adjourned to 10 45.
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Tors
Senate
Culom
Senator Wellington
Senator Money
Maryland
Mississippi
Wilson
Wash
Money
Stewart
Davis
American Book Company Vindicated in Libel Verdict
The American Book Company won a libel verdict in a Minneapolis court against Kingdom Publishing over the pamphlet A Foe to American Schools by George A. Gates. The ruling clears the company of bribery accusations and suggests rival publishers aided the libel. The case notes Gates distributed 1000 copies to Ginn & Co. and hints at a broader conspiracy.
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American Book Company
The
Kingdom Publishing Company
United States
Minneapolis
Gates
N. W. Gleason
Ginn & Co
Chicago
Ill
Winged Messengers Aids Navy Coast Signal Network
An Annapolis dispatch reports cooperation between the lighthouse service and the navy to create a coast signal station system linked to homing pigeons. Naval officers deem it vital for war, enabling ships to relay movements to Washington via Key West stations.
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Naval
Annapolis
WH. Marion
Naval Academy
Academy
Naval Cadets
Spain
Gulf
Cuba
Washington
Key West
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Department
Pigeon Service
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Signal Service
Atlantic
Pacific
Barnegat
Cape May
Cape Ieary
Jupiter Island
Lampa
Mobile Bay
Port Mads
Mississippi
Galveston
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
San Diepro
Puget Sound
California
Baltimore Sun
From Her View In Transit On The Eastbound Muclid Car
A crowded eastbound Muclid streetcar overhears two well dressed women debating gender roles and seating etiquette. They lament men giving up seats to women and speculate on fairness while a weary desk worker endures a long day. The dialog captures social tensions on public transport.
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Ady
Vin
Lincan
Lim
Cleveland
Growth of a Great Man in Washington
A visitor recalls Gowans rising from minor rank to major then colonel and general in Washington. Col Stilwell and others discuss Gowans gradual ascent, ending with his current post as a real postmaster earning about $600 a year.
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Washington
Col. Stilwell
Mr. Gowans
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Washington Ar
Cause of Dyspepsia and Williams Pink Pills
The article argues dyspepsia stems from lack of vitality and blood nutrients. It cites Joseph T. Vandyke of Scranton who improved after using Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, claiming renewed life, strength, and appetite. The pills are described as restoring blood constituents and nerve force to aid digestion.
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Joseph T. Vandyke
Hickory St
Scranton
Mr. Vandyke
Thomas Campbell
Dr. Williams
Faller Tales and Grim Warnings From Odd Speech
The text sketches rustic phrases about fallers flaws and superstitions, noting a man who fears doom by his actions and a foreman who might die by his own deed. It recalls a child Mamie failing at writing with a dull pencil as a humorous aside.
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Gers
Treecher
Yury
van Faller
Allen's Foot-Tase powder marketed for foot relief
Advert ends claims Allen's Foot-Tase cures painful swollen nervous hot tired feet and bunions by reducing sting and discomfort. It promotes easier shoe wear and sweating relief. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with address in LeRoy New York and other locations. The clipping also includes a joke about guessing age and a testimonial about Piso's Cure for consumption.
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Allen
On Drugeaists
MD Shoe
We. Thal
Olmsted
LeRoy
Coughing Leads to Consumption Warns Drug Sample
A vintage drug advertisement warns that coughing may lead to consumption and urges immediate use of Kemp's Balsam with a free sample bottle offered. It promotes large bottles priced at 25 and 60 cents and urges readers to act quickly.
Advertisement for Butler Sees Noted Readers Respond
Mrs Fadd reports the Daily Blaze ad for a butler reached the De Styles Shoddys and the Van Bilkerings with several comments, indicating reader interest.
Lane's Family Medicine Promises Daily Bowels Aid
Advertises Lane's Family Medicine as a daily laxative aiding digestion and cleansing the liver and kidneys. Claims to cure sick headache with a gentle action and lists a price of 25 and Ae.
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Lane
Blood Poisoning Nurse's Experience and Healing
A nurse recounts suffering from blood poisoning and details swift healing after six bottles of Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla. She notes skin restoration and overall health improvement, claiming she has been well since. She prefers this remedy over any other by far.
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Ayers
Dr.Ayer
Dr. Ayer
Lowell Masa
Proverbial Quotes Spark Mixed Reactions in Chicago
A collection of lighthearted proverbs appears in Chicago news pages. The lines humorously contrast optimism with notoriety, noting few possess few flaws while highlighting the odd charm of a notorious reputation.
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