Washington Sees War Imminent as Cuba Crisis Deepens
United States faces looming conflict with Spain over Cuba as Congress adjourns and officials prepare for possible military action. Cabinet met with no change in policy while discussions center on intervention without or with recognition of Cuban insurgents. plans for ships and consuls ready for duty.
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White House
Capitol
Houses
Congress
War
Navy Departments
Spain
America
United States
Havana
Cuba
Cadiz
Spanish Legation
Navy Department
Madrid
Senate
Committee On Appropriations
Committee On Foreign Relations
Thurston
Pettigrew
Gallinger
Mason
Great Britain
Lee's Departure From Havana Expected Soon
Washington officials anticipate General Lee will leave Havana before another sunset. Assistant Secretary Day said the consul general would depart likely tomorrow on the Olivette, with a dispatch from General Lee indicating only routine details. Officials infer Havana days passed without incident and expect consular officers and American citizens to depart Cuba by Sunday at latest.
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Havana
Fern
State Department
United States
Ameran
Cuba
Renorte
Tonky
Porto Rico
Woodford
Madrid
Spain
Washington
Day
Department
Lee
Wil
United Biotex
Pension Reforms Rolling Through Washington and States
Fragmented OCR text indicates discussions of pensions with mentions of Washington and named figures such as George W. Lat? and others in April. The readable items suggest policy proposals, adjustments, or debates affecting pension funding and eligibility across jurisdictions.
Madrid denial spurs public anger over attack rumor
A dispatch from Senor Polo de Hernade denying an attack on the Spanish legation in Washington prompted an official public denial. Indignation rose among Spaniards and crowds tore at headlines, while the Amer American legation square stayed largely deserted aside from police as censorship tightened.
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Madrid
Senor Polo de Hernade
Washington
Senor Polo de Bernabe
Legation
U S Diver Suffocated at Key West
Chief Gurnier's Mate Johnson of the gunboat Newport was found dead by asphyxiation while examining the ship bottom. The air pipe may have tangled causing a brief descent and death. The accident cast gloom over the crew. burial planned for the next morning.
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Key Wear
Fla
Mangrove
Gurnier
Johnson
Newport
Landslide on Chilkoot Trail Claims Dozens
Skaguay Alaska reports a noon snow slide on the Chilkoot trail killing at least eleven known victims and injuring many more. Among the dead are Gus Sebarth and Frank Strague of Seattle and John Morgan of Emporia Kansas. Walter Chappey of New York and John C Murphy of Dixon Dakota are among the seriously injured.
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Skaguay
Alaska
Seattle
Wash
Beales and
Bronc¢howse
Gus Sebarth
Frank Sfrague
Steve Stevenson
Seatile
Tom Collins
Portland
P. Harrison
W. L. Riley
ED Atwood
New York
Breck
Prnterd
Fin
Widhelsein
Kansas
City
Mra. Ryan
Baltimore
John Morgan
Emporia
Kan
Grimes
Sacramento
Walter Chappey
John C. Murphy
Dixon
Dakota
Guffey Favored to Replace Hurriety on National Committee
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Chairman Jones of the Democratic National Committee has received responses from nearly all members on the Guffey vs Hurriety case. Voters predict unseating Hurriety as Pennsylvan ia's national committeeman, with remaining replies due soon and a decision to place Guffey on the poll.
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Scranton Tribune
Washington
Colonel Guffey
National Committee
Pennsylvania
Peace meeting at Mascachinetts Reform club honors Reed
In Hoxton April a Reform club meeting featured stirring peace speeches led by Charles Francs Adama Moorfield Btorey presiding. Resolutions backed peaceful Cuba relief and Congress action. A member quoted Thomas Reed arguing the people back both questions and warning against war before every expedient is tried.
Clinton Prohibitionists Pick Delegates and Swallow For Governor
Clinton county Prohibitionists convened to choose congressional, senatorial, and judicial delegates with no instructions. Eleven delegates were elected to the State Convention and Dr BC Swallow was nominated for Governor. C Atoner of Baloo was re elected county chairman and W F Herr secretary.
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Lock Haven
Clinton County
BC. Swallow
C. Atoner
Baloo
W. FC
Tax increase proposal fails in Jaineing session
In Jaineing Michigan on a cold April evening Governor Pine pled the need to raise taxes on sin. The house voted overwhelmingly with only one member recorded as against, marking the eighteenth day of a dramatic session aimed at pacifying the measure.
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Jaineing
Mich
Pine Eree
Rubens Denies Cuban Bond Scheme In New York
Horation Rubens counsel to the Cuban junta says Colonel McCook is not a representative and that Cuban bonds purchased total a little over 800 thousand dollars at about 40 percent of face value. He notes no concessions granted and stresses Cuban soldiers and civil employees receive pay after peace. Rubens asserts he has no ownership or representation of Cuban bonds and acted on his own responsibility.
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Horation
Rubens
Congress
Grosvenor
Ohio
John J. McCook
Cuba
United States
Spain
Ryibens
T. J. Meock
Benjamin F. Guerra
Cuban
Repubcun
Maces
France
Cula
J. J. McCook
Republic of Cuba
Col McCook Defends Cuban Independence Stance
Colonel John J. McCook of New York responded to General Grosvenor’s remarks in the house describing him as the legal representative of the Cuban junta. He said his interest stems from decades studying Cuban oppression under Spain and urged U S recognition of Cuban independence to aid the insurgents.
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Washington
John J. Mcook
New York
United States
Cuba
Grosvenor
Che al
Falco
Cuban bonds sales limited and insurgent finances discussed
Deputy Treasurer Benjamin F. Guerra testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that about 100,000 pounds of Cuban bonds were sold, with most sales at forty cents on the dollar. He described insurgent taxes raising at least 400,000 dollars, and noted army officers and soldiers served without pay. He also recounted how the De Lome letter was obtained and published to expose Spain's double dealings.
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Washington
Benjamin F. Guerra
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Havana
New York
Spain
War Revenue Measures Considered Ahead of Spanish War
Ways and Means committee and treasury officials plan a war revenue package upon hostilities with Spain. Proposed taxes include beer up to 2 a barrel, heavy increases on manufactured tobacco and cigarette products, and expanded taxes on bank paper and patent medicines. Additional ideas cover railroad stock transactions, letter postage, and electric light taxes with loans of 100 million temporary and 500 million permanent contemplated.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Treasury
Congress
Spain
Saic
Tt Ie
Miyable Incom
Ways and Means
Goulder Patriot Says He Will Aid Government in War
Kansas City report quotes George Gould en route from Omaha at Union Depot. He vows to place his yacht Atlanta and all possessions at the government’s disposal if war breaks out, and questions what New York moneyed men will offer in such a case.
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Kansas City
Atlanta
George Gould
Union Depot
Omaha
New York
Mr. Gould
Sand for the President Hand Delivered to McKinley
A mail box postmarked Scranton, Pennsylvania was received in Washington with sand inside. The box contained no other messages or items besides the white sand. President McKinley was the intended recipient of the delivery.
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Scranton
Scranton Tribune
Washington, D. C
McKinley
Ka-thadia Anchors with Squadron at Fort Monroe
The ram Ka tohdin arrived at Hampton Roads from Philadelphia and anchored near the flying squadron at Fort Monroe in the evening. The Masa chusette is to anchor with the squadron at Teelock tomorrow after finishing her voyage.
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Fort Monroe
Hampton Ronde
Philadelphia
Teelock
Weather and War Talk Features Morning Edition
A morning edition summary notes warmer temperatures and daily weather indications. It also references wartime editorial commentary and ministerial efforts to avert a broader conflict. Local county news, religious and social items appear alongside school notes and community updates.
Market Review Signals Steady Business Amid War Talk
New York reports in the April Day & Co weekly review note steady manufacturing activity with little stoppage and ongoing hiring. Wheat and corn exports rise year over year while cotton shipments surge. banks stay cautious, loans tight, and overall failures compare favorably with prior years.
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New York
R.i. Day & Co
Review of Trade
Lani- Nena
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf Ports
Europe
United States
Canada
Prohibition Party Holds Greensburg County Meeting
Greensburg Maryland held a Prohibition gathering as the county met today to form a full county ticket and elect fourteen delegates to the state convention. The convention passed a resolution for Dr Swallow as governor and Rev Simpeon Wak reelected counts or manager. Woe Patterson of Mount Pleasant was elected county chairman with John C. Gilli of Cienaburg as secretary and J W Brown of Citenaburg as treasurer.
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Hie
Lia Comeni
Phili
Dr. Swallow
Simpeon
Woe
Patterson
Mount Pleasant
John C. Gilli
Cienaburg
J. W. Brown
Citeenaburg
Tredeurer
Public sale concludes for Moverdeil stock farm
In Philadelphia on April public sale of Moverdeil stinck farm concluded. Plants, harness and other affairs were disposed of bringing in about 200. The farm, offered for 200, was sold at private sale. Cop Pool, Phe eatin proceeds of the sale, When Weghaie Pinrediuy, Lmatinted to over 8000.
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Philadelphia
Moverdeil Stinck Farm
Folvom Cal April and Taymond Wit Hired at Maden County
Fragmentary OCR notes describe hiring in Mateo county with names Folvom Cal and Taymond Wit tied to a person Andrews, unclear dates and locations. The text is garbled with many misspellings and incomplete phrases.
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Folvom
Cal
Wy Taymond Wit
Tohin Tor
Irl Andrews
Maden
Mateo County
Baseball Scores and Schedules Across Cities
Scattered lines show games in multiple cities with teams like Washington, Montreal, Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond and Boston. Results include Columbia College beating New York 17 to 1 and Richmond defeating Boston 1 to 0 in unclear listings.
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Montreal
Baltimore
New York-New York
Columbia College
Philadelphia
Philadelpha
AL Optrae Chevelend, Lj
Columbus
Richmond
Doston
Madrid Situation Reflects Hope and Fear After Armistice Talks
Madrid reports indicate no peace, with strong opposition to an armistice from war and navy chiefs and a threat to resign if Sagasta yields to Washington. General Woodford notes limited progress, public calm on Good Friday, and ministers preparing to respond to diplomatic notes while Spain waits for papal mediation and powers’ reaction.
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Woodford
Wachington
Ceatering
Spain
Corres
Syn
Spaiin
Cuba
Peninsula
America
Repent
Senor Moret
War
Marine
General Corres
Admirel Bermejo
Senor Sugasta
Sam
United States
Pup
Heraldo
Woollfort
Legation
Bird Shooters Contest At Maryland Bankeup Shoot
Unclear OCR text describes a shooting competition in Maryland with participants Charla Maralesias Pulford Mutone and others. Report mentions two killed teams and prizes, entrance fee four dollars with zero guarantee. Details are garbled and names appear misspelled or misread.
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Charla Maralesias
Thiumere
Aml
Maryland Bankeup
Bb. Pulford
Ailew
N.Y
Winnaar
Grann Americus Hamtlow
Bikwool Park
Dime Mutone
Baltimore
Issara
Witte
Allentown Auction Sells Macungie Lion Property
Allentown, April. The estate this afternoon sold the Macungie Lion company property to Erman Audenriet of Philadelphia for 1.00. The property, consisting of acres, is subject to a mortgage for FATUAH.
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Allentown
Sterlit
Erman Audenriet
Philadelphia
Fatuah
Execution Follows in Georgia County Jail on Good Friday
In Favannah Georgia Dristow Arn ham was hanged today after entering the county jail. Ble Killed Hen Wilson, another caboret man, was killed on December Hi. This marks the first live execution here on Good Friday.
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Favannah
Dristow Arnham
Ble
Hen Wilson
Unik
Confederate Army Leader Wilhima P tardin Dies in Austin
Austin reports the death of General Wilhima P tardin, a prominent Confederate army leader and superintendent of the Confederate home in this city. The cause is Bright's disease.
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Austin
Tex
Wilhima P. Tardin
Oly
Bright
Dima
National Volunteer Reserve enlistment call urged
A proclamation in Wilmington Del calls able bodied men of the state to enlist in the National Volunteer Reserve joining the defense effort. The appeal emphasizes service with the reserve to support national defense and community safety during the period.
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Wilmington
Del
National Volunteer Reserve
Weather Forecast for New York and New England
The Herald notes a warmer spell across the middle states and New England today with light rain in Lake Regina area. Skies brighten later as temperatures rise.
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New York
New England
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