Ballard Nominated for Alaska Salmon Bureau Post
W B Ballard of the District of Columbia is named assistant agent at Alaska salmon fisheries. other dispatches note Swiss ban on US fruits over San Jose scale, consular threats in Matanzas, rising Philippine rebellion, Oregon Republican Tongue renomination, and various local killings and incidents.
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District of Columbia
Alaska
Switzerland
San Jose
Brice
New York
Matanzas
Madrid
Philippines
Manila
Republican Congressional Convention
Oregon
Eugene
Thomas H. Tongue
Carlos Manifesto Urges Followers to Fight United States
Madrid reports the Spanish cabinet declares war imminent with broad support. Queen regent says she prefers war to tarnishing crown prestige as Don Carlos’ manifesto urges Carlists and Spaniards to rally, invoking national honor and the army.
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United States
Madrid
Don Carlos
Spain
Londoners Eye Spain Privateering Plans In War
London observers in government and commerce discuss possible privateering if war occurs. Spain seeks letters of marque at its embassy and naval commission, aiming to prey on American coastal trade while avoiding European powers. The U S is thought unlikely to engage in privateering, prompting belief Spain will use dispersed coastal raids and guerilla tactics.
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United States
Spain
Cuba
Boy to be hanged in Oregon murder case
In Jackson County circuit court Frank Lawrence Smith, 19, convicted of murdering Peter Nelson in a box car near Central Point, was sentenced by Judge Hanna to be hanged on Friday June 10 after his motion for a new trial was overruled. An appeal is expected.
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Mass
Oneida
Wisconsin
Indiana
Spain
Baker-Howard
Kentucky
George Baker
Howard
Alex Baker
Mana
Jacksonville
Frank Lawrence Smith
Peter Nelson
Central Point
Hanna
Smith
Senate votes for Cuba war and independence 67 to 21
The US Senate ended four days of debate by passing the Davis resolutions to recognize Cuba as an independent republic. The vote was 67 to 21 with White delivering the day’s prominent speech and Turpie’s amendment guiding the final alignment. Debates featured solemn speeches from Hale Gorman Allison Aldrich Jones of Arkansas and Hoar as galleries filled with spectators. Washington also reports the House tax plan to fund war totaling 100 to 120 million annually, including beer barrel tax and new levies on tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, medicines, telegraphs, and tea and coffee duties.
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United States Senate
Spain
Sigo
Antilles
Cuba
Senate
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Republic of Cuba
House of Representatives
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White
Turpie
Island Republic
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Hale
Gorman
Allison
Aldrich
Jones
Arkansas
Hoar
Ryce—Sepublicans
Democrata
Wave and Means Committee
House
Senate and House Resolve Cuba Free Nation and US Intervention
The resolutions passed the Senate 67 to 31 calling for Cuba to be free and independent and for Spain to relinquish control. The United States would use land and naval forces to enforce the move and stabilize Cuba, with ultimate aim of a government by its people. The Maine disaster and Cuban war losses are cited as justification for intervention.
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Senate Committee On Appropriations
Senate
House
Kingston
Jamaica
United States
Hyatt
Santiago de Cuba
Port Antonio
Cuba
Cere
Havana
Congress
House of Representatives
United States of America
Piret
Republic of Cuba
Spain
Cuban
Maine
Spain Calls Able-Bodied Spaniards Home From Mer Fighters
Paris report on April 19 says Spain is summoning fit Spaniards from the merchant fleet to return home, amid wartime service and national defense. Government officials aim to bolster reserve manpower as conflict strains maritime forces.
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Paris
Spain
Riots in Malaga damage U S consulate and flag
Malaga experiences a night of riots with gendarmes clashing with stone throwing crowds. The U S consulate windows and furnishings are smashed and the consular Eutcheon is torn down amid pockets of pro Spain demonstrators and Carlist leaders.
Warlike troop movements ordered to six regiments mobilized
The War Department ordered immediate concentration of six cavalry regiments and 22 infantry regiments with artillery at Chickamauga New Orleans Tampa and Mobile to brace for possible action with Spain. Troops to Cuba ready with rail lines and steamer bids. May begin as soon as tomorrow.
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Chickamauga
New Orleans
Tampa
Mobile
Ayler
Miles
Corbin
Congress
Gulf
Cuba
Plan for joint land and naval attack on Havana outlined
New York reports that the United States plans a coordinated sea and land assault on Havana. The navy will advance at once while the army mobilizes within 45 hours. The plan includes cooperation with Cuban revolutionary forces led by Gomez and Garcia to drive out Spanish forces.
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New York
Times
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Naval Strategic Board
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United States
Cuba
Sampson
Navana
Florida Straits
Gulf
Pinar del Rio
Bahia Honda
Congress
Gomez
Garcia
Joi
Puerto Principe
Santa Clara
War Department
Gomes
Spain
Blanco
Pando
Plot to Injure the Marietta Reported in Port
In New York the Marietta gunboat faced a reported plot by Spanish subjects in Chile to harm the vessel while in Valparaiso. U.S. officials met the governor to ensure protection, and the minister, consuls, and Captain Symonds thanked Chilean authorities for heightened vigilance during the gunboat's stay.
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United States
Marietta
Valparaiso
The
Herald
Chile
Henry L. Wilson
John F. Caples
August Muller, Jr
Santiago
Symonds
Diplomatic Talks Open Over Spanish American Situation
Washington reports from high diplomatic quarters that exchange notes have begun between European capitals aiming to urge strong representations on the Spanish American situation.
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Washington
Spain denies Cuba surrender stance in official note
Washington April 16 reports quote a high foreign authority clarifying Spain has never contemplated relinquishing Cuba. The semi official statement rejects the notion as false and aimed at misleading action.
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Washington
Spain
Cuba
Flying Squadron Moves Toward Strategic Ports
Washington instructed Commodore Schley to take the flying squadron to southern drill grounds for 24 hours of maneuvers and target practice before speed trials at Hampton Roads. Plans show Porto Rico or European waters as next steps with potential Bermudas or St Thomas positions discussed. Madrid cabinet to reopen parliament next Wednesday and to boost army and navy. Chicago reports Charles Crandall alias Emanuel Escado captured for harbor mines tied to Weyler and Maine inquiry.
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Times Herald
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Emanuel Escado
General Weyler
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