Flying Squadron in Hampton Roads Delays Moves Toward Seas
Secretary Long delays orders for the flying squadron as Spain’s torpedo flotilla nears, aiming to protect the North Atlantic coast from a strategic harbor. Roosevelt urges governors to organize naval militia while officials assess diplomatic risks and readiness.
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Secretary of the Navy
Adjutant General
Conneticut
Naval Battalion of
Connecticut
the Provident
Senator McMillan Explains Delay in War Decision
Washington dispatch reports Senator McMillan explains President McKinney’s delay in a major policy decision. He notes ongoing consultations at the White House and emphasizes careful timing amid rising tensions.
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McMillan
McKinney
Chicago
Daily News
Washington
Senator McMillan
White House
Position of Cubans in Spain’s Reply to Peace Talks
Senor Quesada of the Cuban junta says Spain replies evasively and will gain time. Cubans demand prior recognition of Cuban independence before any armistice and vow no halt to hostilities until freedom is secured. He predicts Spanish defeat and notes disease will reduce the Spanish force on the island.
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Spain
Senor Quesada
Philip
la Yroor
United States
Senate action on Cuba recognition and consular reports
In the open Senate Chandler of New Hampshire urged Cuba recognition by a resolution asking the president for Cuban consular reports. it was referred to foreign relations. He then filed a second resolution for the secretary of state to supply the same information. Quay of Pennsylvania proposed instructing foreign relations to report on or before the 5th for recognition of the republic of Cuba. It went over under the rule.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Delaware
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Alabama
Interior
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N. H
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Quay
Cuba
Fleet at Key West in early April harbor patrol
Key West reports the Viscaya and Almirante Oquendo sailed from Havana. Captain Sampson shows interest awaiting more details. The fleet suspects the ships head to meet the Spanish torpedo flotilla. Cincinnati and two torpedo boats enforce a strict harbor patrol tonight.
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Viscaya
Havana
Sampson
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Spain Refuses to Yield on Cuba Policy
Washington April 1 The dispatch outlines Sagasta position on Cuba The Spanish government will suspend hostilities on agreed terms and accept US food aid while awaiting Cuban chamber action The cabinet says no further negotiations will alter the Cuba question before Congress and the president will address the matter to the nation
Nelson Green and officials bail in Philadelphia bribery inquiry
Nelson Green of New York, solicitor for Schuylkill Valley Water, posted bail of 100000 for a Saturday hearing along with Councilmen Charles Seger and J Emery Byrans each at 16000. Green faces bribery and conspiracy charges while Seger and Byrans are charged with giving and offering bribes. District Attorney Ham refused delay, arrests followed a request for postponement tied to another trial. Green’s bondsmen are Dr L B Fabbert and Kennedy Croseman.
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Schuylkill Valley Water Company
Ll Wis
Nelson 4. Green
New York
Charles Seger
Belot
J. Emery Gyrans
Green
Seger
Byrans
Elven
Walker
Byrane
Graham
Peter EB. Smith
Stevenson
Dr. L. B. Fabbert
Kennedy Croseman
Spanish cruisers sail to unknown destination due to censor cut
The dispatch reports the Spanish cruisers Vireaya and Oquendo sailing with undetermined destination as work by the Coens v Haryana affects the text. The Associated Press notes the cable company indicates the message ends after the word "sull" suggesting censor removed the following words.
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Neen
Bpanteh
Vireaya
Oquendo Gull
Associated Press
Cencor
Prize awarded to Independent Gundu No 4 of Philadelphia
The prize was awarded to the Independent Gundu No 4 of Philadelphia for winning the loving cup. The team beat competitors with a score of 41 to 45 in a tough open event as Fulford and Trewer also performed well.
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Gundu No. 4
Philadelphia
Fulford
Trewer
Deemers Address Urges Rally Behind Wanamaker for Governor
The Republican executive committee of Pennsylvania issues an address signed by Elias Deemer urging voters to support John Wanamaker. It cites party history, condemns entrenched interests, and argues Wanamaker will curb capitol corruption if elected governor.
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Philadelphia
Republican Executive Committee of
Pennsylvania
Wanamaker Campaign Committee
Elias Deemer
Republican Party
Republican Organization of
Quay
John Wabhamaker
Wanamaker
Greateacrifice
Boiler Explosion Kills Four in Campbellville Ky
Four men died instantly and another was fatally injured when a boiler exploded four miles north of Campbellville. The blast destroyed the boiler, engine, and shingle mill as low water fed the boiler. Names mentioned include Thomas Ratcliffe, Leo Wait, Clarence Ratcliff, and Thomas Newcomer.
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Tomam
Thin Mearning
Thomas Ratcliffe
Leo Wait
Clarence Ratcliff
Thomas Newcomi
Elma Reaveny
Turbulent Session in Washington Over Naval Bill
After a six hour tumultuous discussion the House passed the naval appropriation bill and adjourned until Monday. War sentiment dominated speeches as torpedo boats and destroyers were raised to twenty four while battleships remained at one. Armor plate pricing shifts were dismissed and lawmakers feared imminent war with calls to strike first.
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House
Naval Committee
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Dearmond
Missouri
Mrs. Delia Parnell Buried In Dublin
The remains of Mrs Delia Tudor Parnell died from clothing fire burns were moved from Avondale to Glasnevin cemetery. A large crowd gathered as the cortège proceeded to the station and to the grave beside Charles Stewart Parnell. Wreaths arrived from the United States ambassador John Hay and from New York with affectionate inscriptions. Parnellite Commons members sent a wreath in memory of his mother.
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Delia Tudor Parnell
Avondale
Burns
Masnevin
Hye
Parnell
Charles Stewart Parnell
United States
John Hay
New York
Special cabinet meeting on pending presidential message
Washington reports a special cabinet session began at 6 o clock with most members present excluding Secretary Sherman. An adjournment at 6:20 followed. The sole topic was the president’s forthcoming message to Congress, but the president was fatigued and would retire early. He planned to begin montage preparation tomorrow and hoped to have it ready by Monday. No further details would be released.
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Spain
McKinley
United States
Congress
Syaln
Washington
Sherman
Maine
Woodford
States Department
Woodford Prepares to Leave Madrid Amid Diplomatic Strain
A Madrid dispatch reports United States Minister Woodford moving to depart Madrid immediately if a diplomatic rupture occurs. The prep orders reflect heightened tension between the two governments and potential recall of staff.
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London
Madrid
United
Woodford
Nominations Confirmed for Diplomatic and Treasury Posts
The Senate confirmed Campbell L. Maxwell of Ohio as consul general at Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Mahlon M. Garland was named collector of customs at Pittsburgh, Jude son W. Lyons of Georgia the register of the treasury, and James G. McCook of Pennsylvania consul at Dawson City in the Northwest Territories.
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Senate
Campbell Ll. Maxwell
Ohio
Banto Domingo
Dominican Republic
Mahlon M. Garland
Pittsburg
Vac
Judeson W. Lyons
Georgia
Register of the Treasury
James G. McCook
Pennsylvania
Dawson City
Northweat Territories
Iconoclast Editor Fights Duel In Waco Streets
Dallas special reports editor W Cc. Braun of the Iconoclast and Captain M T. Davis fought a revolver duel on Booth Fourth Street in Waco. Both men were wounded by several bullets and considered likely to die. The clash stemmed from a feud between Braun and Gaylor and rising resentments from last year.
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Tex
Waco
Eave
Cc. Braun
Lconoclast
M. T. Davis
Booth Pourth Street
Arekely
Gaylor
Controversy Over Port Arthur Open to Britain
The Pekin correspondent for the Times reports that Runslane dismisses the idea Port Arthur will open to British ships and trade. He notes informed observers think Ta Lien Wan could be made another Viladivortock under the current agreement.
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London
the Times
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Port Arthur
The Flotilla Arrives in Madrid Harbor
The report notes the Spanish torpedo flotilla arriving by midnight in Porto Rico, with Madrid as the origin timeline given for the event.
Reading State Sportsmen Association tourney round result
Ian Capper of Mahanoy City won the 8 diamond badge in a 31-competitor event at the Plow On tournament on the State Sportsmen Association tour. He achieved fifteen straight hits before the final shoot off.
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Reading
Ian Capper
Mahanoy City
Execution report of assault sentence in Rockingham
Rockingham N C April 1 John Ewone colored was executed here today for assaulting Lillie Coie on October 2 last.
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Rockingham
N. C
John Ewone
Lillie Coie
Pensioner Surrenders Pennsylvanian Pension Benefits
John E. Miller of Altoona, a member of Colonel Davies Bucks County regiment One Hundred and Fourth Pennsylvania, sent his pension certificate for 312 a month to Representative Hicks. He asks the pension money be turned over to the commissioner of pensions. Miller applied last year due to ill health but has since regained strength and can work, saying keeping the pension would rob the government.
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John E. Miller
Altoona
Davies
Bucks County
One Hundred and Fourth
Pennsylvania
Hicks
Commissioner of Pensions and Concevlied
Miller
Hock River Resolution Passes in New Jersey Conference
In Camden the Methodist Noleoopal conferency for the southern district of New Jersey approved the Rock River resolution by a vote of 11 to 6, supporting equal representation of laymen and clergy in the general conference.
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Camden
N. J
New Jersey
Rock River
US Consulate protected man dies near Casablanca
A man under U.S. consulate protection dies in a Moorieh triton near Casablanca amid unclear circumstances. A U.S. representative travels to investigate the cave and assess the situation.
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Tangiers
Maroees
United States
Casablanca
Dremmetunens
Aves
Asuhlahea
Conflict with Spain Seen as Inevitable in Cuba Crisis
Washington reports May 1 1898 with President McKinley and cabinet leaning toward war options after Spain’s unsatisfactory reply. Congress may be asked to authorize decisive steps to end Cuban horror and secure independence. Recognition of independence versus war is debated, but executive leadership is favored.
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Congress
Spain
Cuba
Capitol
Mr. McKinley
Cabinet Meeting Reflects Cuba Policy And Possible Intervention
Washington April 1 cabinet member describes morning talks on Cuba after failed diplomacy. The president will consider views before sending a message to Congress next week. Spain’s promises are questioned and three options noted including possible intervention.
Telegraph War Beene Inevitable Abstract of Spain Reply
Abstract of Spain's reply and naval dispatches headline a morning edition. The page outlines wartime expectations and policy stances amid ongoing international tension. Local notes include resignations and civic questions, with regional updates on industry and weather.
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Spain
Tensions Rise Between Nicaragua and Costa Rica Over San Juan River
Reports from Managua indicate escalating strain between Nicaragua and Costa Rica with the river San Juan and potential canal route in dispute. Costa Rica seeks equal navigation rights, a demand likely to be rejected by Nicaragua’s government.
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Nicaragua
Galveston
Tex
Costa Rica
San Juan
Nicare Bruan
Weather Forecast for New York and Regions
The Herald reports fair weather in the middle states and New England with light to fresh northwest and westerly winds and frost in the morning. Mountains see rising temperatures, more cloudiness, and possible fog along the coast of a thin section.
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