Change in Cuban Affair Sparks Washington Daze
News of a halted presidential message to Congress stuns lawmakers and the public as Spain considers concessions to avert war. Officials cite General Lee's Havana dispatch delaying any address while Madrid inches toward an armistice and Cuba’s eventual independence.
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United States
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Associated Press
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Cuba
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White House
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Meiklejohn
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Department
Delayed Report on General Lee Cable Threat
At the White House this afternoon representatives Berry Dinsmore Newlands and others viewed General Lee's cablegram claiming he was ferrying 9000 Americans and that evacuation before Sunday was impossible. The message suggested the foreign affairs and appropriations committees were inflamed by the situation.
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Bayren
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Ark
Ferman Affairs Committee
Newlands
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Hind
Washington Poet's summary on McKinley message delay and Cuba policy
The Washington Poet outlines that McKinley's message is delayed due to a Havana consul's cable advising that if the plan involves armed intervention the speech should wait until Americans can leave Cuba. He notes Congress supports delaying until Monday and asserts readiness for possible intervention to aid Cuba while demanding Spanish withdrawal and flag removal. Mediation offers are not yet extended.
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Julian Pauncefowe
Neainsi
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McKinley
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Fiiahugh Law
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Cuba
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Freesom of
Spain Faces Armistice Debate as Pope Plan Emerges
Reports from Madrid and Paris sketch a tense moment in the Spain United States armistice talks. A cabinet council debates acceptance of a pope proposed armistice principle as rumors of joint action by powers surface. Readiness to prevent further ruptures weighs on Madrid and Washington.
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Maenvid
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Wiegeltond
France
Vie
Madrid
Probaly
Paris
Servion
Mudiria
Owine
MchKinley
Washington
Governors overwhelmed by Spanish War troop offers
Governor Hastings received many applications to raise companies and regiments for possible war with Spain. Volunteers include several women and former National Guard, Sons of Veterans, Grand Army posts members, and native Pennsylvanians with regular army commissions. Adjutant General Stewart met in Washington with Secretary Alger and spoke with Congress as the situation developed.
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Hastings
Spain
National Guard
Sons of Veteran's
Stewart
Washington
Alger
Congress
DIS
Lie From Madrid Sparks Vatican Mediation Debate
A Daily News Rome correspondent outlines how the Madrid claim unsettles papal plans and American reluctance to have the pope interfere. The piece discusses Monroe Doctrine implications and Spain’s war conditions while suggesting Vatican actions aim to spread a peace spirit in America amid tensions.
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Daily News
America
Madrid
Vatican
Madre
United States
Spain
Submarine Cable Bid For Torpedo Use Received
Derby, Conn April 6 government offer for submarine cables to be used in torpedo work received at Kerite Cable works Beaumour. Offer covers one million feet of single conductor cable and fitted mile of No 7 submarine cable conditionally upon early shipment. Works will run around the clock for several weeks.
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Conn
Kerite Calle
Beaumour
Wight
Philadelphia Electrocution Division Plans Submarine Mies
Fragmented text indicates plans related to electrical division in Philadelphia. Mentions Major Rayne and A. I. A. and awaiting decision on laying submarine mines in Delaware and other electrical work for city defense.
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Apri
Gorvicen
Philadelphia Elwettiodl Division
Rayne
Nesset
Mies
Ammunition Purchases Reported for France and Allies
The United States government has bought a considerable quantity of ammunition and several quick firing guns in France. Lieutenant W S Bimns, the United States naval officer at tache, will soon relieve Lieutenant Colwell in London, while Clie Matter teenigee tates remains in focus.
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Varia
Yuri
United Stases
France
W. 8. Bimns
United Sintew Manual Attache
Colwell
United Bailee Oval
Attiche
Lasedon
Clie
Tates
Mounted police patrol amid Havana upheaval report
Havana correspondent cites Petre auarde of mounted police patrolling plowed ground as unrest spreads. The dispatch notes large gatherings of Americans and a claim there is no singular outbreak, reflecting tense conditions in early April.
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New York
Havana
Petre Auarde
Olivette Sails for Havana to Bring Americans Home
The steamship Olivette sailed from Florida for Havana tonight to transport Americans desiring to return home. The vessel had undergone repairs and was prepared for the voyage with great care and urgency.
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Olivette
Mavaun
Ateuner Llvette
Havana
Warship Purchase Urged by London Officials
April reports from Pall Mall indicate authorities in London have pressed urgent action with their Atlantic representatives to secure a warship amid European tensions. The bid aims to bolster naval strength and project credibility as regional instability grows.
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Wuelington
Atlantic
Europe
Spain Must Heave Cuba Rutland WI Apr
A garbled dispatch notes Spain must leave Cuba with mediation urged. The message mentions Rutland Wisconsin and a proctor or mediator, but details are unclear.
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Spain
Cuba
Rutland
Tron Benator
Army Navy Update From War Front
A fragmentary notice from New York reports a man named Ageil feather Chidwick has been advanced to the rank of lieutenant in the navy. The source hints at a promotion tied to orders from a Commander Wichitton and the World Stated navy.
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New York
Ageil Feather
Uificemakers Discharged in Labor Armory Tie Incident
A report states three hundred workers at the United Brother armory were discharged after a lockout at the facility. Names listed include Apringtiel Mase and April, with several others affected by the action. Local authorities investigated the employment dispute and reviewed impact on production.
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Brater
Diehard
Teelock
Onjem
Woellogion
Exodus from Cuba stalls leave instructions unclear
Havana reports the Maccotto set sail with many passengers and 289 passports issued in the past day. Consul General Lee says no new orders to depart Havana exist, with records possibly sent north. Holy Thursday and Good Friday to be observed with no business, limited transport, and restricted bells and telegraph lines.
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Havana
United States
Associated Press
Hawaii
Mascotte
Key West
Hells
Imparcial views on McKinley war stance and Spanish response
The Madrid Imparcial critiques President McKinley for warlike buildup in Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines. It urges decisive Spanish action to counter U S plans while noting Liberal concerns over mediation delays and papal intervention signaling possible truces.
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Imparcial
Ind
McKinley
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Napoleon
Peninsula
Cul
Porto Rico
Philippine
Havana
Cuba
Garcia and Gowez Reported Break With Pando Forces
Havana reports that General Calixto Garcia with about 3,000 men evaded General Pando after sporadic fighting in Puerto Principe and reseized a trocha near Moran Jaecara. The insurgent force, now totaling around 40 percent more, is said to be moving toward Matanzas and Havana, amid prior mediation talk by Clot.
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Cailxto Garcia
Pando
Puerto Principe
Gener Fiarcla
San Nicolos
Maximo Tiene
Matunie
Reid
Eral Clomex
Weatwand
Guttonomlats
Garcia
Leclere
Bethlehem Iron Company Ships Gun Jackets and Carriages
A Bethlehem Iron Company shipment of gun jackets and gun carriages was dispatched today to the Wallington wave yard. The operation involved nearly nine thousand workers engaged in government work with additional gear including mixing equipment and hoods.
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Bethlehem
Bethlehem Iron Company
Whallington
Mascotte Arrives at Key West Dock With Ninety-Six Passengers
The steamer Mascotte arrived at the government dock in Key West at ninety o clock tonight with ninety six passengers aboard. She will sail for Navona as soon as the current work is finished. Consul General Law did not come. Excitement runs high as all states on the Monterey line are engaged.
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Fla
Government Dock
Navona
Law
Muntorte
Spain Vickers Armament Pact Reaches London
A telegram to the Navy Department from the naval attaché in London reports Spanish officials have contracted with Vickers Sons Maxim and other British manufacturers for prompt delivery of 20,050 small arms and corresponding ammunition.
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Washington
Navy Department
London
Vickers Sons
Maxim
Bron
Union College grants deferment tones amid wartime calls
The faculty at Union College decided to grant deferments to a student or students facing mandatory service if called. Members of other classes who go to the front will be retained to Pull Standiog.
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Patriotic Union
Cehenevtudy, S. V
Union College
Hiphomae
Aentoorn
Sur
Spanish Engineers Arrive at Tenerife Front
A detachment of Apanieh engineers has arrived at Tenerife with further reinforcements of Byantel II fuolly and artillery expected soon.
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Tenerife
Ani
Apanieh
Weather and Politics Mix in Morning News Roundup
The morning issue blends weather outlook with political notes and local items. Mentions fair skies and northerly winds alongside projected policy pledges and regional developments.
Britain Reaffirms Sympathy With United States Over Cuba Policy
London reports say Britain assures the United States of cordial sympathy in Cuba policy. The Associated Press notes Britain may not join mediation efforts, while diplomats in London seek to influence European opinion amid U S Spain negotiations and possible armed intervention in Cuba.
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Niehent
Byrithich
United States
Spain
Cuba
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Associated Press
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Baron de Courevel
Count Meym
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Washington
Julian Pounceforte
State Department
Wuvelington
McKinles
Europe
Britain
Tension Rises Over Madrid Settlement Report Aboard Nagehip
Intense disappointment gripped the crew of the Nagehip New York as an Associated Press bulletin from Madrid suggested a settlement. Captain Sampson reads the dispatch with urgency and fear delay may let Spain move torpedo boats and other warships toward Havana or Porto Pico.
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New York
Associated Press
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Havana
Porto Pico
Sampson
Spain
Syendi
Norwood Despatches From Trenton to Charleston
The steam yacht Norwood owned by Norman da Munty left Trenton for Charleston via New Despatch Boat. The vessel, about 60 feet long with a speed of 5 knots, was seized by the United States government. It arrived at Weller's shipyard last night and payment was made in cash, with no further explanations given beyond its destination.
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Norwood
Norman da Munty
Wild
Charleston, & Co
Isadel
United States
Weller
Carriage Shipment From Watertown to Port Winterscott
A large line of carriages manufactured at United Biater arena Watertown was shipped today to Port Winterscott San Francisco. The fort on the Atlantic or Pacific coast is where the corrace can be mounted. The carriage and emplacement cost the government about Aen.
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United Biater
Watertown
Port Winterscott
San Francisco
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Boston Fruit steamer Beverly sails to Cuba port
The Boston Fruit Company's steamer Beverly, Captain Addenan, departed Kingston Jamaica after clearance by the US Consul Dant to embark American clippers at Santiago de Cuba. The vessel left for Cuba this morning.
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Vrott
Kingston
Jamaican
Boston Fruit Company
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Addenan
United States
Dant
Santiago de Cal
Weather Forecast Across Regions With Variable Winds
New York and the middle states plus New England will see clear and turbulent weather today and on Prides, with warmer temperatures and cooler air moving in from the northwest. Strong north and northerly winds diminish inland, followed by clouds and light rain or snow near the lakes as unsettled conditions persist.
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Middle States
New England
Elear Amd
Weidthor
Ruslum
Cuban Junta Rejects US Intervention Until Independence Recognized
Horatio Rubens, representing the Cuban Junta, declares the provisional government will refuse US military intervention unless Cuban independence is recognized. He warns that any such intervention without recognition could be treated as war, with Cuban forces opposing American troops and possibly resisting a protectorate.
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Junte
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Ruelions
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Cuba
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