Congress at Sea in Senate Debate on President Support
The article reports Republican and Democratic members debating intervention in Spain and the president's position. A Republican committee weighs postponement and potential immediate intervention while Cuban affairs and foreign policy are discussed. Leaders from Pearson, Heatwole, and others push for swift action. parties adjust positions as conferences plan next steps.
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Toreien Tals Goniittoe Welle Bn
Sion
Leon
Weado
Aindepeqoud
Dnehide Adank
Pomieyvivanta
Quigg
New York
Cousins
Towa
Pearson
North
Sharhe
Gondiesa
Tne
Econuiste
Joy
Missouri
Tawney
Minnesota
Larimer
Geertain
Haywex
Hovee
Cial
Cuba's People Seek Independence From Spain
The text asserts the Cuban people should and ought to be free from Spanish rule, emphasizing the right to independence and national self determination.
Key West Reacts To President's Message
Tension marked April 11 in Key West as residents awaited the president's message. Opinions split on the response with some fearing violence while others expect orderly restraint and time to digest the announced arrangements.
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Key West
Flg
Chaveral Lance
Blaco
Gomes
President Completes Message on Civil Aid Support
The president delivers a complete message urging swift approval of aid and outlining the civil program goals. Officials emphasize bipartisan support and timely action to respond to national needs and humanitarian requirements.
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Eivilpod Syate
War to Stop Cuba Conflict Demands Action
A staunch call urges Congress to empower the president to end hostilities between Spain and Cuba. The appeal stresses humanity and civilization, supports US military and naval measures if needed, and seeks funds for relief and stable governance in Cuba to protect lives and maintain order.
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Cuba
Huhne
Spain
United States
Pope
General Lee hailed with mass enthusiasm along the line
At Waycross and stations through Georgia crowds greeted Consul General Levi on his special train. Spectators packed depots from Tampa to Joasper and urged Lee to appear. Local troops and veterans praised his leadership as telegrams urged a public appearance.
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Levi
Lee
Tampa
Athurste
Tavana
Havana
Presidential Proclamation On Wavering Military Preparations
The document, signed by William McKinley on April 11, 1898, outlines urgent steps to prepare and fuel the nation for imminent military action. It orders readiness actions, emphasizes citizen vigilance, and calls for orderly conduct as the crisis deepens. The proclamation stresses the government’s duty to maintain public safety while mobilizing resources and support for the nation’s armed forces.
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Pereslaviins
Willdlam M'Kinley
Riots in Madrid as crowds clash with police
In Madrid crowds in the Puerto del Sol and near the interior minister offices shouted Viva Espana. Gendarmes and police dispersed protesters and later reformed groups, with many injuries and arrests reported. Civil guard called to clear streets. by midnight crowds persisted in central areas. By April 12 all crowds dispersed and streets emptied.
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Madrid
Puerto del Sol
Viva Espana
Senor Agulera
Pi.ace
Cain
War scare in Delaware captain reports coastal incident
Captain Philip Reybold arrived in Wilmington after steering the Steamer Favorite from New York to Baltimore. He said a recent storm drove the vessel onto Sand Shoal Inlet below Cobb Island Inlet, Virginia. Locals mistook the ship for a Spanish war vessel and fled, leaving the captain to gather provisions until the boat surfaced and no residents remained visible.
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Wilmington
Del
Philip Reybold
New York
Baltimore
Queen Anne's Railroad
Sand Shoal Inlet
Atlantic Coast
Cobb Island Inlet
The Hero of Madrid
Benor Aguilera Madrid civil governor aided by presence stopped a mass arrest of prominent leaders amid protests. A public order warning was issued to suppress further demonstrations.
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Benor Aguilera
Madrid
Tapan Son Loerien
Wiv
Todty
Diipau
Beranger Talks of Torpedoes in Cuban Harbor Threat
Madrid April 11 An interview with Admiral Beranger former minister of marine expresses confidence in Spain's naval ability to win against the United States. He claims torpedoes were sent to Cuba and placed near Havana and other ports to deter U S aggression while warning that the American crews are of mixed nationalities.
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Cuba
Spain
Madrid
Floralde de Madrd
Admiral Beranger
Spaniards Hurl Taunts at U S Consulate in Cuba
Unrest erupts as a mob outside the U S Consulate in Hantlaga de Cuba shouts death to Americans and taunts Consul during a theater fundraiser. Police disperse the crowd. A U S Marine hospital doctor in Santiago de Cuba reports pressure from a local Spanish committee seeking charity tickets for the navy.
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Finestan
Tamica
Mr. Hyatt
United States
Hantlaga de Cuba
Port Antonio
Jamaca
Jone
Spain
Pwlice
Fr. Caniiers
United States Marine Hopital
Santiago de Cuba
Cruisers At Halifax
The American Minot Sin Pronvisco and New Orleans arrived at Halifax after a stormy voyage from Boston via Tetdon. The New Orleans faced heavy seas damaged steering gear and smashed gear. San Francisco fared better. Coal loading prepared for next day amid port excitement as Fin Franci saluted the fort and authorities hailed the ships.
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New Orleans
Tetdon
Mondas
San Francisco
Bigna Stellen
Navy considers purchase of Pragitian cruiser Nietherey
Washington reports the Navy Department weighing buying the Pragitian cruiser Nietherey a high speed merchant type converted for naval service. The vessel formerly built in Brazil during the Melo revolution reportedly carries armored protection a dynamite gun and machine guns and remains listed in the Brazilian naval register.
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Washington
Navy Department
Nietherey
Aras
Sol Berliner Detained Awaiting Instructions for Teneriffe Post
Sol Berliner of New York, recently named United States consul at Teneriffe, Canary Islands, was authorized to defer departure until the situation cleared. He planned to sail soon but, amid the Spanish crisis, asked for instructions. Assistant Secretary Adee advised him to remain in New York until further orders.
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Washington
Sol Berliner
New York
United States
Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Atate Department
Department For Instructiona
Adee
Provisions Rise as Havana Publishes Peace Decree
April gazette announces Captain General Blanes decree suspending duties to aid peace restoration in the island. Provisions in Havana have doubled in price amid the busy daily business scene and the government’s move following papal requests.
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Havana
Blanes
Strike at Patton Coal Field Sparks Major Labor Action
In Cambria County a strike at Patton Coal Company and McCormick mine gathers about seven hundred workers, with forty five cent per ton pricing sparking confrontation as miners press demands. Pittsburg hosts a twelve round boxing event featuring Meru Stel and Leuden Chip Well under Referee Kone to a capacity crowd.
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Cambria Voat
Patton Coal Company
McCormick
Wiegrey
Veresteine
Pittsburg
Tonlaht
Teon Doe Meru Stel
New York
Ahd Leuden Chip Well
Esusbure
Nihorietin Sporte
Obodindi
Indians as Preachers in Camden Church Service
Two full blooded Indians Bone Wolf and Muffalo Meat attended Exstey services in North eleven Camden last night. They preached through interpreters about their work among the Cheyennes and said they are graduates of the Baptist Indian college at Towellah Indian Territory. They will go to Rochester, N.Y. for the national anniversary of the Baptist church.
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Camden
N. J
North
Baptist Indian College
Tolequah
Indian Territory
Rookesten
N.Y
Baptist Church
Death in Shawmut mine claims Dubola man and son
April afternoon accident in Shawmut mine kills Lt.-Joseph Goodyear and his son aged fourteen. Goodyear, not a local politician of note, previously held several trusted posts and belonged to Fraternal Order of Police like the Phi and Golden Fagle societies.
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Dubola
Joseph Goodyvear
Shawmut
Goodyear
The
Holes of Pythias
Golden Fagle
Naval Orders detailing officer detachments and transfers
The April naval orders list officer detachments and transfers across commands. It notes crewmembers such as Front Yoxie and AL W. Mietehall moving from Masiwouitiedie to Yanko, cadets and lieutenants reassigned, and technical staff shifted to various bureaus and stations including Washington and New York.
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Washington
Theva Onder
Ted
Chlite
AL W. Mietehall
Masiwouitiedie
Yanko
Cader
Ty Lillefield
Lennon
Clore
New York
Monroe
Peirangier
Bureau of
Franklin
Yosemite
Commie Oca
Davie
Naval Wlerwatory
C. A. Merriam
Naval Academy
Anil
Baseball Clash Between Atlantic League Champ and Boston
A partial account describes a game between the Atlantic League champion and Boston after eight innings in a Providence crowd of 14. Players Roe, Cocos, and others are listed along with several lineups and substitutions for both teams.
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Turante
Phindelpia
Gy Monten
Pitteours
New York
Rochester
Chochilieth
Hodline
Princeton
Ceonmontown
Maivority
Pennsylvania
George University
Lanmator Pa
Apel DA Relailors
Boston
Provence
Roe
Pune Cocos Et
Chiinen
Wente
Lagecaster
Klobedwng
Willson Prenties
Yeigor
Condition of Wheat Apr Report From Agriculture Department
The April report shows winter wheat condition averages by state. Pennsylvania and Ohio lead with high percentages, Michigan Minnesota and California noted with lower readings, while totals reflect varied outcomes across major grain regions.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Missouri
Kansas
California
Arrest Report In Laurel Ridge Murder Case
Harty io Prison West Chester Pa April L Chiples Varley under arrest on suspicion of the murder of Laurel Ridgway. Keener not her son. The alleged double line was committed March 2 when the bodies were found with the throats cut.
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West Cheeter
Chiples Varley
Laurel Ridgway
foWso- Keener
Celine
Dublin Race Fills Mile Field With Surprising Finish
Loglish Runner Successful. Dublin April 1L George 2 Tinker and Mallen the Deinh champion runner contested in a lower mile field yesterday. Tinkern by an splendid spurt about 1 yards from home won by 2 yards in 9 minutes 3 seconds.
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Dublin
George
Tinker
Mallen
Madrid Central Elections Report Scribbled Iffy Note
A fragmented Madrid report notes results from central elections with unclear figures and stray phrases. The brief hints at ministerial results appear, but the text is garbled and lacks concrete names or dates.
General Lee Leaves Tampa for Washington by Special Train
Gien and Lee Leavers depart Tampa at 1.9 o clock on a special Plant System train bound for Washington.
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Lee
Tampa
Pin
iLeGeneral Lee
Washington
Spanish troops sail south toward strategic port
A fragmentary report notes Cristobal Colon and Maria Vere as leaders moving north with a battalion of Squaw leh infantry and two batteries of mountain artillery arriving at the area. The text mentions April 1 and references tangential Spanish forces.
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Tonerelty
Conmory Telnida
Spanien
Republican caucus in Washington State yields no disclosure
A Republican members caucus for the state house district met tonight at Representative Gill’s Postoffice in Wake, with attendees keeping silent on any conclusions reached. The meeting ran late, but no information about results or decisions was released.
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Washington
Poooeylvania Pentel Held in Workington Rally
April 1 report from Workington notes the addition of Dergagiter Jarlington to a political rally lineup. The sparse OCR reveals limited readable names and a tersely described event. The item functions as a brief local notice of a political gathering with unclear context.
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Workington
Poooeylvania Pentel
Tee Henied
Dergagiter Jarlington
Delgeville Suspect Named in County Revolver Case
A report from Herkimer County cites April date events naming Juailen Hitvhoouk of Herkimer as appointing Nicholie Kernan of Uilea and A. M Mille of Little Falls as receivers for Alfred Polo, Delgeville manufacturer. The paroles were brought by Hudeliph Dolge of New York.
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Hyractas
Teday Payer
Juailen Hitvhoouk
Herkimer
Veday
Nicholie Kernan
Uilea
Seeignee
A. M Mille
Little Falls
Alfred Polo
Delgeville
Heriimer County
Hudeliph Dolge
New York
Sale of Desirable Carpets After Big Philadelphia Fire
After a major Philadelphia fire damaged the Carpet stock of John and James Dobeson valued at 700000 the store has purchased about 4000 worth of new goods. The sale begins Monday April 4 featuring Wiltons Velvets Axminsters Brussels and tapestry hall and stair carpets offered separately from regular stock with special reductions for this sale.
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Philadelphia
John
James Dobeson
Navy of the United States in fifth place among world powers
A detailed portrait of the U S Navy in the era, noting Britain France Russia Italy and Germany ahead in ranking. It lists ships including four battleships of the Dreadnought era, cruisers, monitors, torpedo craft, and a ram vessel. It cites speeds, gun sizes, powder, armor, costs, and the department’s history and personnel.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Germany
Armen
Dineter
Welch
Secretary Long
Pornieles
Auxiliary Navy
Navy
Navy Department
Tsim
Aplintiersa
Congress
Porter
Dupont
Indiana
Sandy Hook
New York
Boand
Dightingg & Pow
Crear
Britain
Uncle San
Cruleor
Dadhlla
Towa
Massachumetts
Hill Must Be Hanged in Allegheny County Case
The Philadelphia supreme court, led by Justice Aichell, orders the sheriff of Allegheny County to carry out the execution of Philip Hill for first degree murder of George Lawrence. An earlier delay and various appeals are dismissed, with the court sending the case back to the lower court and enforcing the scheduled hanging.
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Supreme Court
Aichell
Philip Hil
Allegheny County
George Lawreres
Hill
Millan
Local Primary Results Reported by Mifflintown Convention
The Res purcican county convention summarized Saturdays primary results. Mahon ran unopposed for Congress while BF. G. Shutter defeated T. K. Beaver for the legislature. W. F. Grainger, backing Charles W. Stone, defeated H Mobert Pattison and N F Shellingeford for the state convention. A Quay man resolution endorsed President McKinley and his administration's conduct of the Cuban question.
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Mifflintown
Respurcican
Mahon
Congress
BF. G. Shutter
T. K. Beaver
Wanker
H Mobert Ay Pattison
W. F. Grainger
Charles W. Stone
Warren
H. H. McClellan
Quay
McKinley
Death of Walter Dawson Former railroad master dies in New York
Walter Dawson once master merchant of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railway and former city resident died at his New York home at 9 o clock last evening after a long illness.
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Walter Dawson
Chante
Delaware, Loackawann and Western Railroad
New York City
Beaton Bout Ends Six Rounds As Daly Fights On
Philadelphia April 1L Jack Tuly of Wilmington fought Kid in a six round bout. The archmen with Kid led early while Baty won most rounds except the second. Lavigne was knocked down in the first and fourth rounds. Moon Davie delivered effective blows to Daly, who absorbed punishment throughout the match.
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Philadelphia
Jack" Tuly
Wilmington
Kid
Baty
Lavigne
Davie
Daly
Marriage of Bene jamioa P. Cheney in New York
The marriage of Bene jamioa P. Cheney a well known local figure was announced as a complete surprise to friends. The ceremony occurred some time ago in New York.
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Borten
Benejamioa P. Cheney
Nollie Alre
Cite
New York
Unclear historic case notes read in New York court
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a last chapter toriggs case in New York. A 4 medbe time and a letter from Dr Briggs were read, with references to a Presbyterian church and a draw from a church, but the text is heavily corrupted and details are not recoverable.
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Toriggs
New York
Leon
Briggs
Presbyterian
Prominent WW Tenet Title Suppressed by Authorities
In Madrid on April 1 The Puls notes ongoing suppression by authorities of a prominent title event. The piece reports enforcement actions and the event's fuel supply being curtailed amid regulatory steps.
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Madrid
Fragmentary OCR item about an April event
Incomplete OCR text from a 19th or early 20th century notice mentions April and burial references. Names and places are corrupted, yielding a partial, unclear event with no concrete dates or identities to confirm.
Fragmented Transcript From Court Hearing
A garbled OCR passage shows a courtroom scene with a lawyer, a witness, and the court debating questions. The dialogue includes requests for answers and mentions of a will and testimony, ending as the next witness is called.
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