War Cannot Now Be Prevented
Washington April 7 There is no doubt the government intends war in Cuba unless Spain yields An official message outlines the administration’s fixed policy and notes European powers urge peaceful settlement Consul General Lee will leave Havana on Saturday signaling the end of official interchanges with Cuba The note from six powers is described as historic and no new mediation is accepted by the United States The war question dominates Congress and military plans proceed as diplomacy continues to seek peace The navy orders assign officers to new Ocean steamers and steps prepare for possible emergency actions The Cuban crisis drives public debate in both houses and among foreign relations committees
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Lee Sails Saturday Amid Havana Departure Report
Consul General Lee plans to depart Havana on Saturday following explicit instructions from authorities. He replies stating he would fail on the day, amid tensions described by officials and local sources.
Senator Riley Bill Advances War Footing Funding
In Columbue Ohio on April 7 the senate passed Senator Riley's bill to appropriate 1,000,000 to place Gale 7 on a war footing. The measure moves to the House for further action this evening.
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Woodford Holds On In Madrid As Diplomatic Shifts Unfold
In Madrid United States Minister Woodford is believed likely to quit Madrid soon after a cabinet meeting with the queen regent. In Jamaica the Brooklyn steamer crew report a voyage with consuls Hyatt and Kent, while the Beverly and Heston Pratt lines prepare to sail with Americans for Port Antonio and Heston. New York reports Solomon Bertner, named U S consul at Teneriffe, delayed by state department orders.
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War Looms as McKinley Focuses on Cuba Crisis
The Commercial Advertiser’s Washington correspondent reports President McKinley now accepts war with Spain is near. He will urge Congress to declare war and push for Cuban independence, while warning Spain must withdraw and a stable Cuban government be established. The plan includes protecting Americans in Havana and around the island.
Insur ance allies urged to back administration aims
The text argues the Insur ance group will support the administration once its aims are understood. Opposition stems from a misconception of facts. Developments suggest peace cannot be maintained and Madrid's stance confirms Spain rejected all American demands.
Spain Must Yield in War Crisis Rumors Warn
Rome correspondent reports Vatican sources say an armistice could force Spain to evacuate Cuba. US readiness to avoid war hinges on Spain showing intent to leave the island and allow evacuation, with Pope influence possibly delaying Madrid’s messaging to Congress.
Spanish cabinet says it has reached limit of policy concessions
London dispatch reports that the ambassadors of France Germany Russia and Italy delivered a joint note to Spanish foreign minister Senor Gullon. Gullon replied that the Spanish cabinet remains unanimous in believing Spain has reached the limit of international policy concessions in accepting U S demands.
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Bimetallic League Holds Indianapolis Convention
About 100 attendees gathered as the League of Bimetallic Clubs of the Ohio Valley opened in Indianapolis. New officers were elected J P Tarvin Kentucky president N R Tucker Ohio F J Von Vorhis Indiana and A Heatley Illinois. Morse's resolutions upheld bimetallism favoring 16 to 1 coinage and opposing a single gold standard. A sympathy gesture for Cuban patriots and US intervention was adopted. William J Bryan addressed the afternoon session.
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Katahdin Sails Under Sealed Orders From League Island
The naval ram Katahdin departed League Island navy yard under sealed orders. Destination unknown until sea, likely New York or Key West. Lt Robert G Peek reassigned to Katahdin as navigating officer after Lt David Daniels died earlier today. Commander George F F Wide commands a four-gun main battery crew ready for action. This is the ship's first voyage in a year.
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Margaret Mather Dies in Charleston Stage Collapse
Margaret Mather, noted actress, died in Charleston at 1:30 this afternoon after collapsing on stage during a performance. Doctors attributed the death to convulsions caused by acute Bright's disease.
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Lentz Attacks McKinley Policy as Grosvenor Hits Back
Washington April 7 There was a scene in the house during the army reform bill debate as Mr Lentz accused the administration of delaying to favor stock jobbers in Wall Street. General Grosvenor angrily denied the charges and accused Lentz of seeking political gain and of courting John J McCook in a Cuban bonds scheme. The exchange left Grosvenor praising the president while labeling the opposition plans as impeachment worthy. The day saw further Senate wrangling over harbor improvements at Mobile and a Morgan critique of the appropriations committee before adjournment for the weekend.
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Weather, War Talk, and Local Notices
Weather indications today include northerly winds and fales with light effects. Political chatter in Congress centers on war talk as Correa pushes fending actions and Spain’s surrender theme. Local items mention a rabbi sermon, a civic council reorganization, and a criminal trial list concluding. A dead unknown man is found, a cabbage joke appears, and Lackawanna County briefs fill the page.
Pennsylvania Pensions List Tabled in Washington Date
Washington April 1 report lists Pennsylvania pension allocations for William H. Becker of Alba Bradford H2 Bresloan Calvin B. Jones of Beaumont Wyoming Nathaniel Boughton of Derry Bradford.
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Connell Announces Candidacy for Republican Gubernatorial Nomination
Representative Connell formally announces candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He enters the race without factional ties and urges harmony within the party, saying he will work to unite Republicans whether nominated or not.
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Lancaster Tragedy Claims Bank President in Shootout
David B. Landis, president of the Conestoga National Bank and Lancaster civic leader, was killed when tenant Ralph W. Wireback opened fire during an eviction attempt at a residence on a major thoroughfare. Wireback, fortified inside the house, defied police for hours before surrendering. the crowd outside reacted with outrage as Landis’s death sent shock through the business community.
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Cuban Junta official rejects any perpetuation of Spanish rule
Washington April 7 Senor Quesada charge d affaires of the Cuban Junta said the American people cannot misinterpret its position It opposes any intervention not aimed at Cuba independence It notes Cuba had a civil government and army and asks for US recognition of Cuba as an independent republic.
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Clara Barton Ordered to Leave Cuba, Stage Set for Departure
Clara Barton was told by cable that she must depart Cuba immediately. Stephen Barton, chairman of the Central Cuban relief committee, announced receipt of the message from the National Red Cross president urging her return. She was advised by the U.S. consul general in Cuba to leave at once and not stay beyond Friday.
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Spain in Crisis as War Favors Amid Armistice Hope
Spain’s war stance hardens with Gen Correa calling war the lesser evil and foreigners to be fought. Woodford’s note to Madrid signals strain as U S citizens seek passports. guards around the legation triple and a cabinet council meets to decide the next move.
Wayne County Prohibitionists name delegates to state convention
Wayne County Prohibitionists met in Honesdale and selected eight delegates for the state convention at Harrisburg. They instructed them to support Dr. Silas B. Swallow for governor and named conferees for senatorial and congressional races. A. V. Tyler was named Damascus county chairman. Another convention is planned for August to nominate county officers.
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Quiet in Havana As Americans Alleys Leave Cuba
A telegram from General Leo to the estate department reports Havana calm. He expects most Americans wishing to depart Cuba will be able to leave by Saturday unless an unexpected development forces a delay, and he plans to depart for the United States himself then.
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