President Delays Congress as Spain Responds on Cuba
Washington reports Spain’s official reply to President McKinley’s Cuban demands was received in cipher. Officials said no details would be released tonight as Congress and the cabinet await definite word, with leaders expecting a full briefing by Monday. Naval militia mobilization moves accelerate as ministers and ambassadors monitor European mediation prospects.
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Berlin
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Ionian Islands
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Great Britain
Venetia
Austria
Italy
France
Victor Emanuel
Madrid Cabinet Briefs On Pacification Progress
An official note released after a cabinet meeting chaired by the queen regent reports General Luque’s account of actions against the insurgents led by Calixto Garcia. It cites advance in pacifications in the western provinces and peasant concentration revocation along with new public works to provide employment. The minister of public works says recent hours show favorable change independent of United States news.
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Oneral Manco
Luqu
Calixto Garcia
Washington
United States
Anxiety in Madrid as Cabinet Deliberates on War and Peace
Madrid reports a day of anxiety as cabinet ministers and the queen regent weigh Spain's war posture with Washington. Sagasta reads a concise note outlining limits to moves while Woodford awaits a final cabinet reply. The government aims to avoid prejudice to national honor amid ongoing negotiations and potential peace terms.
Overhauling the Vesuvius Nears Departure from Yard
Washington reports the dynamite cruiser VesUvius nearly finished with overhaul and slated to leave the navy yard in a few days. Officers expect a Norfolk detour before sailing to southern waters, with loading of dynamite magazines still underway.
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Washington
Washington Navy Yard
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Pauls
Navy yard crowds surge as shipbuilding accelerates
The article notes a massive boost in labor with over five hundred workers added to the Navy yard workforce. Shops run at full capacity day and night, aiming to complete canson construction amid unprecedented visitor turnout in the past two months.
Spain's reply to McKinley proposal outlined
A Washington World dispatch reports Spain neither accepts nor rejects President McKinley's terms. Spain suggests proposing terms for its own territory and argues the United States should not decide for Spain.
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Sigsbee Examined by Senate Committee on Relations
Captain Sigsbee of the Maine and Captain Barker, naval aide to Secretary Long, testified before the Senate committee on relations regarding the navy and the Havana vicinity after the explosion. Sigsbee’s testimony largely echoed the naval court findings, but the personal questioning and concessions left a strong impression on members. The panel aims to include these statements in a report justifying potential intervention and to persuade the public of the administration’s course.
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Naval Court of Inquiry
Bigsbee
Small Coast Towns Seek Defense Works Amid Fund Shortage
Coast towns along Washington seek fortifications after famine of funds. War Department engineer office says it cannot comply with requests for coastal defenses due to lack of money. Endicott board plans predominate as funds are spent on larger sites, despite 25 years of appeals to Congress.
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Lake Sailors Ready to Serve
Six hundred sailors of the local seamen's union met to show loyalty amid Cuban trouble. Patriotic speeches preceded steps toward forming a navy. One hundred men signed to be ready to go to the coast within a day if needed.
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Chicago
Seamen's Union
Parnellite MPs Back Cuba Independence Support
London March 21 At a meeting of Parnellite members in the House of Commons John Redmond presiding a resolution was adopted expressing deep sympathy with the American people in their efforts to secure Cuba's independence and hoping for success toward the greater glory of the republic of America.
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Preeiiing
America
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Republic of America
Princess in Budapest Duel Link Recounts Reeded Affair
Princess Louise of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and her lover Lieutenant Mattuchich-Regle vitch are reported at the lieutenant’s castle near Cholu Bavona Croatha after a recent duel with Prince Philip. The elder daughter of King Leopold of Belgium is identified as Philip’s wife.
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Leopold
Belgium
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Mattuchich-Reglevitch
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Cholubavona
Croatha
Rates for War Kisks and Shipping Rates in New York
War rates advanced sharply today with marine writers noting increases. Futures for sailing were higher by about two to three percent, while American sailing vessels showing gains versus yesterday.
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South America
Exciting Day in Congress Sparks War Debate
The House amid naval appropriations heard Mr Lewig denounce the administration while Mr Johnson condemned war cries and urged diplomacy. Mr Bailey and Mr Grosvenor defended administration aims toward Cuban independence, with heated exchanges and gallery hisses. The debate emphasized Cuba policy and potential war costs as lawmakers argued over peace versus intervention.
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Spain
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White House
Bailey
United States
Grosvenor
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Temple of Fame
Lincoln
Cummings
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Griggs
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Pop
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Alee
Weather and civic notes from a 19th century paper
Weather gives northerly winds and varied local notices include court cases in Penn Avenue Baptist Church meeting and a Cumberland Fire Company report. Reports mention Spain's reply awaited by officials and a life sentence for Thomas Campbell of Carbondale. Congressmen to follow the president’s lead.
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Thomas Campbell
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Cuba
Naval Academy Adopts Plan for New Building Complex
A report outlines proposed construction at the Naval Academy including new dormitories and administrative facilities. Officials push for modernized housing, classrooms, and support spaces to accommodate growing enrollment and program needs.
Militia Strength Figures Released by War Department
The War Department reports 1897 militia data with an authorized national strength of 186,848 and actual 113,700, plus state appropriations totaling 2,704,004 dollars. The figures cover officers and enlisted ranks, encampments, mobilization, and duty eligibility across states.
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War Department
United States
Sektiiwassa
READY AT KEY WEST
Warships at Key West prepared for action with wood stripped from exposed areas and stored ashore. Castine and torpedo boats patrolled at night while officers and crews secured valuables. Five Maine wreck victims were buried in a simple ceremony as readiness to move on short notice remained.
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Clesely
Havana
Indiana
New York
Naval Station
Maine
Senators Back Hawley Militia Bill Codifying Force
The senate committee on military affairs favors Hawley’s militia bill. It codifies militia law and creates an organized and reserve force for all male citizens aged 15 to 46 not in the organized corps or in exempt occupations.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Hawley
United States
Private funeral for conductor Anton Seidl held at home
In New York on March 0 private services for Anton Seidl were conducted at his residence with Rev Merle St. Croix Wright of Lenos Avenue Unitarian church delivering a brief address. Hear FE Krehtiel read a telegraphed eulogy from Colonel Robert G. Ingervoll, longtime Seidl friend. Public services followed at the Metropolitan Opera House with a musical program before the body is moved to Fresh Pond for interment.
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Merle St. Croix Wright
Panter
Lenos Avenne Unitarian Church
Krehtiel
Pittsburg
Robert G. Ingervoll
Metropolitan Opera Howe
England Too Shuts Out Apples From Allowed Imports
London reports the board of agriculture will bar a consignment of American apples from entering Germany due to infection concerns with the Ban Jove sale. The move follows ongoing steps to prevent tainted fruit from crossing borders.
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England
London
Board of Agriculture
Germany
Blanco Reports Cuba Reconcentradoes Condition Improved
Washington reports from Captain General Blanco and Cuban provincial governors describe efforts to alleviate misery among reconcentrados. Authorities note overcrowding relief through return of contract workers, official and private charity, and economic kitchens. Emigration and mortality remain, but conditions show improvement amid ongoing war strain.
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Pinar del Ito
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Hon Luix
Bongo
United States
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Dove In & Wingle Dye
Meralds Weather Forecast for New York and New England
The forecast calls for cooler and fresh northerly and northwesterly winds today across middle states and New England. Cloudy conditions are expected along the New England coast and the lake regions. Saturday should bring fair warmer weather with light variable winds and possible increasing clouds.
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