War era dispatches and political rumors mixed in April reports
April dispatches cover foreign relations debates on potential intervention and war, with note of the British consulate incident in San Juan Porto Rico, and statements by Secretary Sherman on Westford’s departure. Also listed are resignations, embezzlement rumors, Spanish naval movements, and Gladstone’s ill health with other military deployments and senatorial election gains.
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Waserseres
Stewart
St. Thomas
West Inakes
United States
Seo Juan
Porto Rien
Hanna
Americana
Departure of Consul General Lee from Havana shocks Americans
Consul General Lewelling and a party of American correspondents left Havana aboard the Fern amid jeers and cheers as the crowd watched the exodus. Reported amid questions on American intentions, the scene captured the sense of a looming crisis and widespread curiosity about U S plans.
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Kev Weer
Fla
Fitzhugh Lee
Lee
Havana
Newt Gernee
Case Neeere
Owen
Kosoee
Bog
Cadler Yard Chase
Minty Miles
United Saates
Eell
Gormany
Italy
Austria
Euwoa
Beam
Ten Lee
Lear
Arn
Key West
Atateoler
Uoljnette
Washington
Ivette
Tampa
Iveche
Spanish cruiser forces depart Gibraltar amid dispatches
A Gibraltar dispatch reports that six battalions are aboard the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colle and two other ships heading from Casablanca to an unspecified distant destination. The message notes troop movements and logistical details in a strained communication.
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Cube Loxpos
Nae Pe Tases
Gibraltar
Ristobal Cole Aot
Sfantea Micie
Cacis
Mississippi Matters Briefs Mixed with Local News
A condensed Mississippi dispatch reports on rail rate disputes with the Stockbreeders case, a pending revenue case, and transfers of a court venue. It notes Indian visitors to Jackson, a Van Buren clash with firearm injuries, a farmer’s suicide, a cotton gin disaster, and upcoming gatherings including the State Sunday School meeting at Oxford and Daughters of the Confederacy events with delegates from Aberdeen Greenville Jackson and others.
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Jackson
L. Green
Southern
Wirt Adams
Vann & Mississippi Valley Railroad
Natches, Jackson & Holumbus
Supreme Court
Vare & Mixsinappi Valley Railroad
Oxford
A. K Bogard
Clicut
Ellisville
Lauderdale County
Zial
Spain offers armistice to gain time in the war
A Madrid proposal to the United States speaks of a five day armistice under terms to withdraw the U S fleet from Key West and suspend operations against the Philippines. If insurgents halt hostilities for five days the powers will back Spain with moral support and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Key West
United States
Philippines
Spain
Wal Eet
Sida
Important Spanish Document Delivered to U S State Dept
A Spanish government message delivered to Washington claimed the queen regent declared the armistice in effect and promised liberal reforms. It asserted Spain's government sought to calm the United States and housed sympathy over the Male disaster, while noting limited authority and uncertain details.
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Wastivatres
Ererment
Washington
Sener Polo de Barnabe
State Department
Arminti
Spalim
Amy Eps
Helene
United State
Spain
Hearst
Mixaperchensing
Spa
Sitte
Calort
Spain seeks armistice in Cuba conflict talks
April 11 The Spanish cabinet urged by the president considers an armistice in Cuba as ambassadors press for peace. Ministers plan to send the president's message to Congress with changes, hoping for pacification while powers weigh support if America remains hostile.
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Pestertor
S“Este
Loxsoos
Madrid
Matt Super
Washington
Spain
Wekinley
America
Cuba
Were They American Spies of Spanish Le oomine Lending teem
Report from Havana notes guards around the city and Cuban prisoners confined at Cabanas fort after arrests. Rumors swirl of plots to assassinate United States Consul Les and spies for the United States, with Spanish authorities alarmed and detectives pursuing leads. The chatter suggests Lees withdrawal may be a strategic move.
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le Oomine
Lee
Havasa
Havana
Arolas
Vdano
Cabanas
United States
G Gencial Les
Wen Lee
War era population and geography figures for Spain and U S
A text listing approximate Spanish continental area, principal possessions population figures, and U S military strength estimates. It compares sizes of Spain, the United States and territories, and notes key locations such as Havana Key West and ports. It cites numbers for military age, population, and distances between major ports and cities.
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Spain
Isuwsiena
Missieippi
Tennessee
New York
Maryland
United States
Territories
Washington
Mississippi
Cuba
Bay of
Havana
Key West
Moore County
Fle
Amd
Ker
Ielfand
Tooba
Gulf of Mexico
Iihesitar
Florida
Harena
Cape Verde
J. Ll. Power
Interstate Commerce report details railroad stats and charters
The eleventh annual report of the Interstate Commerce Commission lists total railway mileage, operating expenses, and passenger and freight figures. It notes fatalities and injuries among railway workers, cites capital costs per mile, and includes Mississippi operation data and last weeks charter filings. Sheriff appointments and Millaps College senior contest for the Ligon medal are also reported.
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Willicas
Aline Martin AL Raape
New York
Cements
Georgia
James I
Charles AL Proaty
Vermont
Trieet
Tal
Cortiee
Serview
Pasengers Killel
USA
Assengers Carrie
CLIC
Motte
Mileaer
Mississippi
Fragmentary Detroit Press satire on marriage vows
A garbled Detroit Fore Press fragment cites characters trading jokes about marriage vows. The text resembles a satirical exchange with phrases misrendered, yielding unclear attribution and meaning.
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