Cuba Independence Sparks Senate Debate and Intervention Talk
A late April Washington wire reports the Senate approved a Cuban independence resolution, with Teller proposing a substitute favoring recognition and possible U S intervention if Spain withdraws. The plan contends presidential signature is not required, while opposition cites executive rights. London notes Spanish Austrian diplomats pressed Britain to limit U S peace moves.
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Bunday Light
Washington, D. C
Senate Today
Teller
Colorado
Republic of
Conference Committee
Congress
Nlegal
London
Falas
Great Britain
United States
Militia War Footing Across Southern States
Special wire report outlines that the regular army may field about 60,000 to defend against invasion. The president can call militia from states most exposed, with apportionment by population if multiple states contribute. Southern Atlantic Gulf states near the coast would bear the initial burden, with other Atlantic states held in reserve for defense.
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Ocleans
United States
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Atlantic Sea
New Orleans Armored Cruiser Aims for Boisterous Service
Special wire reports from New York describe the armored cruiser New Orleans, purchased from Brazil, arriving at Tomkinsville. The ship, capable of 22 knots under forced draught, carries six six inch guns and four seven inch guns with eighteen eight inch projectiles. Crew reports praise speed but note cramped officer quarters and no heating apparatus.
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New York
Brazil
Tomkinsville
San Francisco
England
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North See
Tropics
West Indies
Navy Yard
Spain Coal Trade Halted by War Department Order
Norfolk reports that Spain has long been a large buyer of coal from the United States. An explicit War Department order at Washington forbids further shipments, ending coal traffic to Spain via southern ports.
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Spain
Southern Porta
U1fe
War Department
Washington
War Revenue Plans Near Completion in House
The Ways and Means Committee on the Republican side nearly finishes a war revenue bill aiming to raise 100 to 126 million dollars annually. Proposed taxes cover beer, tobacco, stamps, checks, medicines, tea and coffee. Treasury to issue one year certificates at up to 3 percent interest and a 500 million dollar popular loan at 3 percent. Also notes broader wartime finance under new resolution. Five mong boats purchase discussed due to Navy talks, incl O Higgins cruiser and Argentine torpedo boats from Calle.
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Puk
Washington
Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Treasury
War clouds gather as Cuba crisis nears peak
A Washington dispatch reports diplomats warning that mediation moves in Berlin and Paris threaten U S interests. Congress resists interference while the Cuban question grows more ominous, and the war cloud over the Cuban frontier thickens with potential battle and cannon.
Republicans Block Cuba Recognition in Stand Against Democrats
The piece notes Democratic efforts to frame a petty Cuban issue while Republican leaders urge party discipline aligned with the president. It asserts the president can veto any resolution recognizing the current Cuban republic and hints at delay tactics if Democrats push an independent resolution. A separate dispatch reports Captain Larrmaga of the Spanish steamer Telesfora considering escape routes should war erupt, with another Spanish steamer Benita in quarantine awaiting entry.
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Democrata
Congress
Republic of
Cuba
Galveston
Texas
Larrmaga
Telesfora
Benita
Spaniards accuse themselves amid Havana crisis
New York April 16 The Sun Havana cable reports an American warship sighted near Moru castle and menacing scouting by the squadron. Alarm and fortifications rise as General Blaco faces calls to defend the city. 42000 troops assigned locally with 8000 at Guanabicoa. A bankers committee volunteers to aid in defense while Blaco pledges readiness to fight.
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Havars
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Marianas
la Vibora
Guanabicoa
Blanca
Blaco
Height of Courtesy and Calico Ball News
Stanley Gery, grandson of the postmaster general, visits Washington and plans to join the Chinese minister’s son in play. The Ivy Social club hosts a calico hop with calico costumes and neckties, large attendance, and dancing lasting late. The Turner association held a recent ecali¢e hop in these spacious halls.
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Stanley Gery
Waxiington
Saya
Chicago
Stanley
Jessie
Jet
Washington
Ivy Social Clu
Mission Garden
Turner Association
Departure of Fort Sam Houston Cavalry Battalion for New Orleans
Soldiers and officers of the Fort Sam Houston cavalry squadron completed packing and loaded cars as they prepare to march to Sunset depot for special trains to New Orleans. The battalion, marching in heavy order with the Fifth Infantry Band, departs after a farewell dance at Schwartz’s bat. Families are left behind as the unit heads to embark on the expedition amid mixed emotions.
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Schwartz
Fort Sam Houston
New Orleana
Omer i
New Orleans
Galveston Forts Rated Excellent by Government Expert
Government inspector Captain W T Duval praised Galveston coastal forts as in excellent shape and capable of mounting a strong defense. He toured Fort Point with engineer Lt Riche, reviewed guns and morlars, and noted rapid progress in batteries including ten inch guns and sight mortars.
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Tex
W. T., Duval
Alger
New Orleans
Duval
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Gulf
Galvester
Riche
Corps of Engineers
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Boat
Relivuc Point
Denver
Fort Paint
Bolivar
Riehe
Bouver
Pier 10
Burgess
Ferguson
Tie
Plewera Strong
Prominent Arrival of Archbishop Ire in New York
Archbishop Ire arrived in New York from Washington and held several conferences with prominent officials here, signaling ongoing talks and notable engagement with city leadership.
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New York
Ireand
Washington
Proment Oficlais
State Charters and Burt Case Report
Austin April 16 The Enis Liquor Company of Ennis Texas filed its charter with capital stock 2600 The Waxahachie Cotton Oil Company amended its charter raising capital to one thousand dollars Burt case at 9 am in 26th District Court concerns Eugene Burt charged with insanity and a prior mistrial. defense seeks continuance.
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Austin
Enis Liquor Company
Ennis
Texas
Waxahachie Cotton Oil Company
Burt
Tex
Eugene Burt
Ingantky
San Antonio Street Railway workers promised wartime jobs
The San Antonio Street Railway Company board pledged that employees enlisting for active duty in war would keep their jobs and receive wages for their families during absence. The April 16, 1899 note from W. H. Weiss and officers explains the policy to ease workers’ concerns as the nation faces conflict with Spain.
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San Antonio Street Railway Company
San Antonio
Tex
United States
Spain
South
W.H. Weiss
Board of Directors
Catholic Dinner Honors Retired Pastor at St Joseph’s
In his one inch column, Rev Father Paarwerk pastor of St Joseph’s Catholic congregation will render a complimentary dinner today to Rev Father Petterkorn on the occasion their jubilee at the parish residence on East Commerce Street. The Catholic clergy of the city was to attend and St Joseph’s society planned an entertainment in their hall this evening in honor of their former pastor.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Congregational
Father Petterkorn
Alyer
East Commerce Street
St. Joseph's Society
Marriage of Miss Emma Ernst and Mr Roy Cushman
The wedding of Miss Emma Ernst and Mr Roy Cushman is set for an evening ceremony at the bride’s parents home, 413 Presa street. Cushman, a popular local electrician, and Ernst, long a respected saleswoman, are supported by many friends who extend wishes for happiness.
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Roy Cushman
Arts. Wim, Ernst
Cushmein
Miss Ernst
Hartung Trip Covers California and Utah Sights
Mr and Mrs Wm Hartung return from a month long pleasure journey through California and Utah. They describe a splendid trip visiting the El dorado country areas and key cities including San Francisco and the recent earthquake site, San Jose Los Angeles Pasadena Santa Monica Salt Lake City and other stops.
Notable Gaterings for Herman Zona Officers Install
Chas Dietrich John Bauer Ernst Stremmel and Otto Riebe grand officers of the Zona of Hermann depart for Davenport Texas to install newly elected Marbach lodge officers. Delegates from Hermann Song district including Selma Converse Lackoul Valley Castreville Laredo Davenport San Antonio meet at 10 am to discuss resolutions for the grand judge session in Fort Worth in May. W G Crush and Katherine Hay Rosenbaum to wed April 20 at Shiloh Church Philadelphia Hun.
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Messrs
Chas. Dietrich
John Bauer
Ernst Stremmel
Otto Riebe
Zona of
Hermann
Davenport
Texas
Marbach
Frst
Hermann Song
Selma
Converse
Lackoul Valley
Prince Salomo
Castreville
Laredo
San Antonio
Alex Kuhn
Lewise Schuetze Lodge
Indies’ Lodge
Atendance
Fort Worth
Flower Battle Band Contest Entries Listed for Event
Carl Beck, in charge of the Flower Battle band contest, has received entries from Silver Cornet band of Hazlettsville, Golden Star band of Hallettsville, Cuero band, and bands from Luling, Henderson, and Flatonia. Additional hopefuls include groups from Temple and LaGrange. Judges named are Mensra, Carl Beck, Fred Gross, Horace Clark, Sergeant Hugo Angelsberg, and Wm Spintix.
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Silver Cornet
Hazlettsville
Golden Star Band
Hallettsville
Cuero
Luling
Henderson
Fistonia
Saatweigh
Eee
Temple
LaGrangeiro
Houston Triumphs Over San Antonio In Eight Inning Tilt
Houston defeated San Antonio 5 to 3 in a lively game marked by sharp fielding and timely hits. Otto Krueger and Percy Griffin anchored the visitors’ defense, while Hodge struggled against a late rally as San Antonio loaded the bases in the seventh.
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Tha Ge
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Hite
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Percy
Grifin
Tempelman
Krueger
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Nelders
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Griffin
Chamberlal Badger
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Ib McKenzie
Spencer
Garcia
Bowman
Hodee
Spencee
O Gregory
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