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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
1
Washington reports a rapid sequence of actions on the Cuban crisis including the president's ultimatum to Spain, the Spanish minister's passport handling, and government plans for potential hostilities. Officials race to translate notes and outline neutral and privateering rules as Spanish cruisers gather near Cape Verde.
The Spanish minister Senor Polo and six staff left Washington at 7:00 PM by train, ending Spain’s diplomatic representation in the U.S. The party heads to Buffalo, Suspension Bridge, Toronto, Halifax, then back abroad, escorted by security as the legation closes.
United States Minister Woodford has received President McKinley’s ultimatum and will present it to the Spanish government. Spanish employees at the legation will remain at Minister Woodford’s residence through the night in Madrid dated April 20.
In Hinde Wisconsin April reports detail the Carpentier Steel Works resuming production on shell components and completing inspection of veinot navy projectiles. An additional order is readied for shipment with government funding considerations noted.
Colonels of all regiments in the Second brigade New Hod Guard of Pennsylvania have signaled their intention to offer Un Cure Vines of Chelny commands to the United Biateeaa Volunteem. Colonel Smith of the Eighteenth regiment and Colonel Hulloe of the Bedteenth regiment have already written Adjutant General Steware at Harrisburg to that effect.
Fragmentary record describes a riot or incident involving the Unite Btates ram utahdin and a Katahdin at Province town. The text mentions a patrol bowtie and a failed attempt, with reference to Boston and safety concerns, but details are garbled and uncertain.
General Woodford's family leaves Spain while Senor Polo departs Washington. The Army bill passes the House with no division as Spain shows great war enthusiasm. War supplies reach from England and U S regulars move to Chickamauga. Katahdin heads to Provincetown to protect Boston as Don Carlos leaves Italy. New Hampshire funds National Guard readiness. Foraker says Congress recognizes Cuba. Woodford to present the Spanish ultimatum at midnight. The President signs the Cuban resolution and Cuba ultimatum with 72 hours. A Panama bound Spanish steamer carries 100 volunteers to Cuba and Americans in Transvaal offer 2000 troops. The Queen Regent blames U S disturbers for imminent war.
Madrid reports the opening of the Spanish Cortes with a grand ceremony as Queen Regent reads an inaudible address beside King Alfonso XIII. Crowds cheer Viva la Reina while diplomats and guards fill the senate and palace grounds amid strong patriotic display. The queen warns of U.S. disturbances and Cuba’s turmoil impacting Spain's autonomy plans.
A damaged verse like call to defend a son's throne is linked to a guardian nation relying on the British and its forces to shield honor and territory. The speaker foresees a dark future yet vows the army and navy will prevail over unjust attacks.
The president met with Secretary Alger Secretary Lang General Miles General Schofield and Captain Crowinsfield to review war measures. They discussed Culm campaign plans and the proposed volunteer army proclamation with quotas for states, which was not to be issued before tomorrow at the earliest.
Captain Sige bee commanding the auxiliary St Paul was honored with an impromptu reception at a theater. He sat unseen in a box until revealed by the performance, drew a prolonged chorus of cheers, and shook hands with many attendees after the show. The St Paul was formally placed in commission on a U S cruiser, with strict ceremony observed.
A garbled April report notes a high authority Biotest owl and a Cohan republic representative engaged in talks with Gen Miles regarding cooperation in a war in Spain. The piece mentions Prima being summoned for a conference and recognition of the key republic.
A fragment notes April London actions regarding Corunna and an American consulate archive, mentioning orders to have Corunna and a Cheer Ewiiiely reference. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear events or dates.
A terse Leiden dispatch records Senor Baguriaine Wwenler reacting to a cabinet opinion on Gatloivk. The quote “Niet Wael Worl” suggests a pointed response as tensions rise over official guidance and policy direction.
The Hollanda Snoopss in New York underwent official testing today under a naval board of inspection and proved an undoubted success.
Cavalry artillery and infantry from across the country converge on Chattanooga for Chickamauga. General John Brooke and staff arrive to assume command as trains bring in units from Jefferson Barracks Fort Myer Fort Porter and Fort Niagara. Crowds greet the soldiers with flowers while trains continue late into the night.
Denver Colorado April 20 the Seventh Infantry left Fort Logan for New Orleans arriving at 2 pm and marching through the main streets. Schools offices and many stores closed as about 100000 citizens cheered the soldiers in a show of public enthusiasm.
The First Regiment United States Infantry, a 50 man unit, left San Francisco for New Orleans today amid a popular demonstration unseen before in the city.
General Miles plans a Saturday departure from Washington with aides for a tour of inspection of mobilization points in the south. The trip includes a stop at Chickamauga battlefield and aims to assess militia conditions and gather information on mobilization readiness before returning to Washington.
Washington April M. The following fourth class postmasters for Pennsylvania were today appointed Forty Fort Luzerne County Thomas St Abujar Roysion Dauphin County Joseph BR Leong Hocum Luzerne county John Luney
London April 22 The Daily Telescopes notes the morning briefing that the UC government has purchased the Minbria and the Etruria assets of Cunord Vine. The move signals a state acquisition of two major holdings in the sector.
An unclear note describes an arrival tied to the Foanieh pretender in Italy and a departure at the request of the Stillin government. Further readable details are fragmentary and not wholly reliable.
Washington reports that during five hours of discussion on Cuban resolutions only one new point emerged. Representative Parker of Ohio suggested the United States may have recognized the Cuban republic on the day the ultimatum to Spain was sent, provoking strong reactions among senators. The emergency war bill passed, authorizing the president to call out volunteers and organize them, with officers to be appointed by state governors.
Washington April 20. The temporary military bill drafted by the War Department to expand the army was amended by the house committee before reporting to the full house. The amendment transfers appointive power for regimental and company officers and surgeons from the president to the state governor. It also eliminates the examination for fitness and capacity for those posts and aligns enlistment in state militias with volunteer regiments.
The column lists weather indications, court notes on an alleged shoplifter, local athletic park repairs, and various parish and civic notices. It mentions the Democratic State Convention and regional entities like the Regulize arrival at Chickamaug, with broader county news and community items.
Madrid dispatch reports General Woodford's family leaving for the south of France by express. The American minister plans travel. passports to be issued with a formal note severing diplomatic relations. Archives moved to the British embassy as Don Carlos movements draw scrutiny.
The Times reports England will not tolerate privateering or the seizure of enemy goods in wartime. It states the United States should refrain from unlawful acts and signals resolve to support lawful warfare while defending neutral and allied interests.
A Rome dispatch reports Queen Victoria pressing the Pope over Spain and Poland in a tense exchange. The letter signals Britain’s resolve as it calls for support and readiness for possible confrontation, warning that the nation will defend its interests and allies with full determination.
War materials for the United States government arrive today from England aboard the Mohawk and Mississippi. The ships carry rapid fire guns, cases of ammunition, fuel, and machinery parts, with crates and gear described in the readable fragments.
Fragmentary text mentions a third-class engineer and a voyage from a distant port with unclear connections to a November or December event. The damaged OCR yields few readable proper nouns or dates to anchor a clear news item.
Forecast for Thursday calls for fair skies in eastern Pennsylvania and clear conditions across Pennsylvania with light winds. Temperatures expected to remain mild with pleasant weather throughout the day.
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