President's Message Not to Halt Spanish Armistice Debate
Congress readies for a pivotal session as President McKinley's Cuban policy plan dominates. Senators expect a foreign relations committee report on intervention and independence recognition, with possible secret sessions to seek early harmony.
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Washington
Senate
Main
Committee On Foreign Relations
Foreign Relations Committee
Ivsie
Foreign Committee
White
California
Everal
Inter
Senate Naval Bill Adds Monitors and Destroyers to Funding
The Senate Appropriations subcommittee finished initial work on the Naval appropriation and will report to the full committee. Provisions include financing of two monitors at 15 000 each and a fourfold increase in torpedo‑boat destroyers to 50 each, with battleship limits debated. Debate centers on deck material, shipyard construction, and Pacific onshore allocation while counts and costs are reviewed.
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Washington
Fenate
Conrado Pyehbeen
Conatrac- Heyabe
Wall
House
Hale
Naval Committee
Unclear event from cryptic description
Readable lines describe a dated notice about a group assignment involving volunteers from California and an action toward Orraniae. The text is fragmented and names are uncertain, but implies a scheduled activity or enlistment with a tomorrow reference and a April 4 date.
New Departure in Medicinal Flight Research
A 20th century military study reports Major Moore and colleagues from the United States Army selecting a pilot program to model artificial wing devices. Experiments show wings expand and joints function as muscles in the aircraft like animal musculature.
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Magar
FL Moore
Telar
Moore
Cuban Independence and U S Recognition Questioned
Emilio Nunes, Cuban army brigadier general and Junta member, says a well informed diplomat spoke of U S non recognition of Cuba. He argues the reason is to protect Spanish debt bonds held by European financiers, mainly in England France and Germany, totaling 400 million dollars, to safeguard European neutrality. He predicts war would be disastrous for Spain and asserts Spain may yield to U S demands.
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Tiadis Vidal
Grentis
Maine
Republicana
Omitee
Thew
Mersts
Qulee
New York
Itenns
Indiana
Nist
Mbnmeriy
Repubileane
Tim
United States
Philadelphia
Emilio Nunes
Cilla
Nunes
Workington
Cuba
England
France
Germany
Eitigen
Contraband Goods in War Timing of Naval Blockades
The article surveys contraband of war under naval law, noting coal for warships, arms, munitions, provisions, and merchandise as contraband. It explains neutral rights, confiscation upon capture, and how blockades affect shipments to ports, with examples from historical cases.
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Alabama Awaord
Alabama
Columbia
Minneapolis
Spain
Easter Observance Features Choir Anecdotes
The observance of Easter featured W. J. Williams and Hugh Williame, a choral selection with anthems and a duet by Miseida Jones and BB. Dyeyia, a solo by Miss Mr. Thomas, and a ladies double quartet performing WC up Your Heads. An anthem for which Mrs. W. E. Reeve and Mr. Jane sang was rendered by the choir in conclusion.
Choir Featured in Primitive Methodist Services at Riet Market
In the Primitive Methodist church on Riet Market street the choir dominated the morning and evening services with anthems and quartet renditions. The Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church held a large morning service with a program of hymns readings and solos. The South Main Avenue Welsh Calvinistic Methodists presented The Risen Wing oratorio with a large choir and band of hope. Reverend E M Schmidt preached at the Church of Peace on Prospect Avenue in simple services with no special program.
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Primitive Methodist
Riet Market Street
Grace Lautheran Church
Lettle Doyle
Hoprano
Miss Drake
Edwards
Hans
Kate
McL Landdt
Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church
J. T. Morris
H. Evans
Avon James
Frank Collins
Ella Jones
Kisworth Willarms
Annie
En Toyise
Solow
Stelia Jones
Beatrice Adeline Evans
Edith Davis
Gounod Evans
Misvea Annetta Williams
Gladys Williams
Effie Browning
Mary Jenkins
Amanda Morgan
Warry A. Davis
Mame Bowen
Ella Browning
Band of Hope
South Main Avenue
Foster Savrvices
H. O. Prythereh
Williams
Evans
Griffths
Howell
Masters
Roberts Willarmne
Griffiths
Lewie Phillips
Hugh Davis
Henry Evans
J. Prosser
George Howell
Mra. H. ©. Prytheren
Annie Davie
Eddie Wiliams
Aokomypests
Hiev
Sehmidt
Church of Peace
Prospect Avenue
German Emperor Eyes More Churches to Boost Attendance
The Philadelphia Press notes the German emperor plans to expand church buildings in Berlin and other cities and promote regular worship. It highlights low public worship in Berlin among 1.2 million Protestants, yet cites rising Bible reading and broader Bible Society activity across Germany, with large circulations and a high per capita distribution. It compares Germany’s reading rate to Scotland’s, noting Scots lead in readable Bible distribution.
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Philadelphia
Berlin
Germany
Herlin
le Aard
German Bible Societies
Wurtemberg Society
Britishh and Foreign Bible Society
Scotland
Cuba Plot Rumors Stir Havana Guarded City
Telegrams shown at the palace claim Spain would sell Cuba to Russia for 250 million dollars. Cuban arrests rise around Havana as rumors swirled about a plot to kill United States Consul General Lee and a militant withdrawal meant to signal U S resolve.
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Marinas
Henson
Lee
Havana
Key West
Fla
Havane
Arolas Batallon
Vidano
Cabanas
United States
Sprnieh
Eboulithon
Teneypiper
Spain
Russia
Ciba
Rors of a Naval Battle Recalled from Yalu River Fight
A Times Morald piece recalls the Yalu river clash between Chinese and Japanese fleets. Captain Philo Norton Metin, an ex-US Navy officer, is highlighted for his role aboard the Chen Yuen as shells tore through crew and hull. McGiffin’s account is vivid, praising bravery amid grievous injuries and near ruin.
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Haverette
Yalu River
Philo Norton Metin
United States Navy
Chen Yuen
McGiffin
Chih Yuen
Ting
Chinere
C Hee
Mel Cittin
New York
Yalu
McGftin
Skits on Society Take Satirical Look at Fashionable Life
A collage of quirky quotes from the society pages mocks pretension and class. A Chicago News bite notes parrot chatter and a Washington Star quip questions minders. The Exchange jests about Mrs Jinkson's vase and modern taste.
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Slimmins
Thay” Fowler
Chionga News
Shamie
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