Washington Talks of McKinley War Policy and Mediation
Washington reports indicate the president will send a message to Congress outlining an intervention plan to prevent hostilities in Cuba while seeking a stable government in Spain’s colony. European powers discuss mediation but no formal offer has emerged. U S officials anticipate congressional action aligning with the administration’s policy while strategic troop movements continue to Key West and the Dry Tortugas.
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House Committee On Foreign Affairs
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Rescue Vessels Arrive to Move Americans from Havana
The Bache and the Blake reached Havana from Key West to evacuate American citizens. Quarantine rules are relaxed for Americans, potentially prompting crowds seeking vaccination or health certificates. The Olivette may not sail Thursday depending on demand. In Washington, Consul General Lee reports no immediate danger to consular staff and expects dispatch plans to adjust within days. Secretary Long confirms the president’s message will proceed as scheduled.
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Bache
Blake
Key West
United States
Florida
State Department
Lee
Cuba
Department
Incaiwe
Cienera
Long
Havans
War material shipments to Germany and Austria described
Lieutenant Commander Niblack and US naval officers report all purchases and shipments of war materials to Germany and Austria. Torpedoes from Schwarta Kopp are highlighted as efficient naval weapons. Negotiations for Weesels and North German Lloyd ships were dropped due to long delays. The torpedo boat Boners in Germany was tested with a quadruple combustion engine. Spain did not buy weapons in Germany.
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Niblack
United States Naval
Germany
Austria
Spain
London Navy Command Change and Ship Movements
Lieutenant John 6 Knapp assumed command of the new American cruiser Diogenes. Acutes Finsland W. Hoaeling takes over as commander of the torpedo boat Boomer. The Diogenet will patrol Vermouth tomorrow, while the Veesoles await New York. They are expected to rendezvous for Pridwy.
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Diogenes
Acutes Finsland W. Hoaeling
Record steamer Raber Wilhelm der Groschowgain sets faster Southampton pass
In New York on April 5 the steamer Raber Wilhelm der Groschowgain lowered the record from Southampton by completing the pass in five days and twenty hours, surpassing her own previous best by two hours and thirty five minutes.
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Wilhelm der Groschowgain
Southampton
Suthamgelon
Fire damages Cambria Iron campus plant in Johnstown borough
A small fire at the coke plant of Cambria Iron in Johnstown borough during the early hours caused damage estimated between one and two thousand dollars. No injuries reported as crews battled stubborn flames.
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Johbostown
Cambria Iron
Prawlin Borough
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Vigard Wins Easily In Hardwood Showdown
Jacob Schacter and Nupileoan Frank Iver led in a rough line game at De Chrand Biined tonight as Vigard posted a 90 to 1S victory. Both players failed to reach their usual form.
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Jacob Schacter
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Frank Iver
Wired
Menace to China: Balfour on Russia and Port Arthur
In the UK House of Commons Mr Balfour states Russia’s seizure of Port Arthur is an ill advised act endangering China. He predicts a future alliance of great powers to curb China unless it adopts an open policy toward all she creates, arguing broad international public opinion will restrain rash action.
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Navy departments push secrecy as fleet awaits orders
Washington April 1 Nearly all war and navy bureaus work under wartime directions with restricted news. Secretary Long declines to disclose orders to the flying squadron and restricts press access to three officers plus an Associated Press representative. The fleet readies for instant action as ships strip equipment and prepare for movement amid heightened secrecy.
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Flood Toll Mounts in Shawneetown After Breach
April 5 Shawneetown Illinois reports twenty three dead with fears up to thirty and about fifteen hundred needing essentials. About 700 homeless and damage estimated at two hundred thousand dollars from the flood. many bodies not recovered and likely to remain hidden as waters fall over ten days or two weeks.
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Shawneetown
Wrecking Tug J. Merritt Arrives After Marine Wreck Repair
The Merrit and Chapman Wrecking Company tug J. Merritt with the Derrick Chief and schooner F A Bharp arrive from Phivana to continue salvage work on the Marine wreck.18 motlers were cwelling in too excitable condition for them to be let there longer.
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Merrit & Chapman Wrecking Company
J. Merritt
F. A. Bharp
Phivana
Marine
Insieneione
City council gains Democratic majority in election
In a significant local result on election day a Democratic ticket secures four of six seats and elevates the party to a city council majority. The outcome reflects broader party gains among candidates aligned with Democratic principles and local priorities.
Election Returns Hint Narrow City Victory
In a terse report the April elections indicate a city vote tipped by a slim margin, with Davis and Receiver Democrat leading and a predicted about cent-forty to cent-twenty spread in favor. The piece notes preliminary results and expected citywide impact.
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Michtikes
Davis & Reveiver Democrat
Warlike Talk in the Senate on Cuban Question and Intervention
The Senate saw heated debate over Cuba as Chandler Turner and Tarte urged immediate war to free Cuba and drive Spain from the Western Hemisphere. In open session and an ensuing executive stage, members weighed independence for Cuba against U S intervention and the politics of recognizing a Cuban regime.
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Cuba
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Aldrich’s Committee Room and Among Those Present Were: Senatore Hanna
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Lodge
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Pornker
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Two Elements in Senate Debating Cuba Policy
Washington April 5 A Senate executive session highlighted two factions over Cuba policy independence advocates and intervention supporters. The debate centered on whether the Foreign Relations Committee would back a presidential intervention plan or push for full independence for Cuba.
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Interventen Wand Senother
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Cuba
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Allen
Romney
Spain's Nerve Ends Armistice Hope in Cuba War
A public figure close to the administration says efforts to settle the Cuba war with an armistice have failed. Spain demanded removal of the fleet from Key West as a condition for peace while the U S administration refused. Congressional war critics fear peace prospects dim as a result of the decision.
Richmond, Vix April Fire Threats Unclear
Hugh Lee cabled his wife stating she is in good health and free from fear after a fire at April Conmeal in Richmond. He mentioned concerns about American outlets and other matters in recent letters, but offers no concrete details on bodily harm or safety.
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Vix
Hugh Lee
Anl Ottur Americoe
Secretary Endorses Volunteer Reserve Bill
In Washington on April, Secretary Alver received a bill to organize a volunteer reserve for land areas. He endorsed the measure stating it will appeal to the patriotism of all American citizens and support national service.
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Washington
Alver
Weather and politics mix in morning news beat
The morning brief notes northerly winds and cold wave across the state. It highlights a Senate warlike stance, a costly book controversy, and local court actions including the Green Hedge Iron Works case and an Agulda trustee charge. Biographical notes touch Whitney's Week in news.
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Green Hidge Iron Works
Barlous Charge Agulda
Gover nor Hastings halts poultry pamphlet rewrite scandal
Governor Hastings learned that a state project to reprint a 124 page pamphlet on Diseases and Enemies of Poultry had swollen to a thousand pages with added plates and that printing orders bypassed proper channels. Attorney general and Secretary Edge deemed the expansion unauthorized and ordered a return to the original pamphlet at thirteen cents per copy. Dr Henry T Fernald appointed economic zoologist to replace Dr Warren who resigned.
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Hastings
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Agricultural Department
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de H W. B. Warren
Leonard Pearson
Stile
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Peaurson
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Asonte
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Edge
Tix Warren
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Haat- Ines
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King Otto of Bavaria Nearing Death in Munich
Munich April 4 The condition of the insane King Otto of Bavaria has suddenly worsened and is believed dying. Born in 1845 he ascended the throne in 1866. Early in his reign he showed eccentricities that grew into hallucinations and violent madness. On June 9, 1880 the government fell to the regent Prince Luitpold.
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Texas Election Violence Shocks Brownsville Race
Brownsville voters backed rival factions the Reds and the Blues in a city election. A street fight killed two men and wounded two others. A mass prison breakout followed the killings, ending with one inmate killed and the mob aghast before authorities intervened.
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Hives
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Shawneetown Death Toll Said to Rise After Disaster
Report from Shawneetown describes ongoing relief efforts as authorities respond to widespread damage. Governor Tanner telegraphs details of the disaster while cautious officials urge munificent aid and federal assistance for survivors.
State Board of Allopathy Elects New Officers
The state hoard of allopathy elected Ter WH G Mitt ormick of Willumneport as president and Dr. W A Poster of Pittaburg as vice president. Annual examinations will be held in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh on June 1.
Severe April Snowstorm Hits Several Pennsylvania Cities
A cold wave sent Pittsburg to 24 degrees as two inches of snow fell. Johnstown and Altoona reported record low April temperatures with snow and strong winds. Williamport also saw a drop in mercury as a brief snow event moved through. The Jersey Shore coast and Philadelphia faced ongoing storm conditions with freezing rain possible later.
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Delaware Capes
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Johnstown
Altoona
Williamaport
Loper Held to Bail on Conspiracy Charge
Richard P. Loper, vice president and general manager of Vie Guarantors' Finance Company, was held on six thousand dollars bail to answer conspiracy to defraud Peoples Bank. Evidence linked a loan of seventy thousand six hundred seventy five dollars to the bank via cashier John D. Hopkins, whose death occurred the day of the Guarantors' assignment.
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Richard Pf, Loper
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Vie Guarantors’ Finance Company
Peoples Bank
John D. Hopkins
People’s Bank
Liper
Uil
People's Bank
Loper
Horse King
People Bank
Lopez
Boy’s Crazy Freak Threats Spook Wilmington Crowd
A 17 year old in a military suit with a sabre caused a stir at Horan Hollingsworth yards in Wilmington claiming duty on the torpedo boat Stringham. He boasted of killing three Cubans and threatened to cut heads, later claiming to be a Dover public school scholar and a member of a local boys brigade.
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Del
Horan & Hollingsworth Company
Stringham
Dover
Echolar
Bileade
Weather disrupts New York–Texas convoy plan in heavy storm
In April a convoy moving from New York to Texas faced delays as heavy weather forced a halt. The commander decided to resume tomorrow with Visable to depart and proceed once conditions improve.
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New York
Texas
Mameton
Dewirk
Patton Foal Company Mine Order Disrupts Work
Atmond Pennsylvania April 3 The Patton coal company mill near Patton in Cambria county halted operations after being ordered to mine at a rate of four cents per ton. Workers claim the move cuts wages and pressures production.
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Patton
Mitur
Carrion County
Coal Miners Strike in Pittsburg Area Swells
About 4300 coal miners in the Pittsburg district are on strike. A meeting is planned for tomorrow at Wet Elizabeth to decide further action and potential expansion of the strike.
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Pittsburg
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Wet Rilgabeth
Advices From Andre and Departure Bay Update
Fragmentary note from Victoria and April Jackert describes a United States mall event at Departure Bay. Bi Michaels via Dawson and Irons Apdie appear in the advices section with unclear details.
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April Jackert
United States
Bi Michaels
Dawson
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