Departure of the Atlantic Squadron from Key West
The North Atlantic squadron sailed from Key West at 6:15 am headed for the Florida straits. Monitors Terror and Puritan, gunboat Helena, cruisers Marblehead and Detroit, and dispatch boat Dolphin formed the fleet, with New York leading and vessels following in a loosely numbered parade. Cuban pilots Juan Santo, Petro Hernandez, and Felix Lousy accompanied the fleet, guiding the ships toward the coast and known landing sites.
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Key West
Fla
North Atlantic
Florida Straits
Terror
Puritan
Helena
Marblehead
Detroit
Dolphin
New York
Sal
Rea
Indiana
Cincinnati
Fort Taylor
Miny- Jinner
Juan Santo
Petro Hernandez
Felix Lousy
Coal Cargos Held Up At Philadelphia Port
Collector of the Port ordered that clearance papers be refused to coal shipments bound for Spanish ports until Washington clarifies enforcement of the new act. The British steamer Copenhagen carrying about 4000 tons redirected to Saint Thomas, while the British steamer Witlowdene remains held after arrival for Cuba.
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Philadelphia
Port Thomas
Vinces
Washington
Copenhagen
St. Thos
Indies
Cuba
Ambiguous postwar pledge on service and crime
A fragmentary quote expresses a stance that thousands serving the state would not be allowed to associate with individuals who, during peacetime, were convicted of crimes against society and state, and that the speaker can prevent this.
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Aeten
Review of Trade Reflects Steady Demand and High Production
The Weekly Review of Trade notes war fears fade, business tightens, and Wheat values rise. Exports from Atlantic ports total 3,104,309 bushels this year versus 1,199,992 last year. Steel, iron, and shipbuilding contracts abound with 40,000 tons Bessemer steel sold at Pittsburgh and 30,000 tons to car wheel makers in Chicago. Woolens see stronger demand from government orders. cotton goods output increases as mills resume work. US failures total 204 this week, Canada 29.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Os Weekly Review of Trade
Atlantic Coast
Bessemer Fren
Pittebure
Grey Forge
Chicago
Eastern Works
Pennsylvania
Key West
Harrishire Capitol
Pittsburg
Portland
United States
Canada
Paris Sails From Southampton With Armed Cargo
The steamer Paris of the American line chartered by the U S government sailed from Southampton for New York at 210 p m with 140 passengers and a cargo including guns and ammunition. Enthusiastic crowds cheered as the Union Steamship band played Yankee Doodle and the Paris passed Hurst Castle.
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Southampton
Paris
American Line
United States
New York
Union Steamship Company
Britain
Hurst Castle
Miantonomoh Sails from League Island to Charleston
The double turreted monitor Miantonomoh left League Island navy yard at 2 oclock in the afternoon. Her destination is believed to be Charleston South Carolina. The ship carries her war outfit and is prepared for action.
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League Island
Charleston
S.c
Philadelphia
League Island Navy Yard
Eslock
Charleston, S.C
Rumor Of Spanish Cruiser Incident Circulates
April 2 West Pla. A rumor claims the Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIE was blown up by a U S cruiser. The report is contested and no reliable details are available at this time.
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Hey West
Pla
Alfonso Xie
United States
Diplomatic Watch Over Havana Blockade In 24 Hour Notice Debate
Washington reports diplomats say the United States may declare a blockade and foreign powers will accept it, but concerns grow over protecting foreigners in Havana ports. They seek clear advance notice of bombardment and possible withdrawal time, even as Spain’s Cuba posture remains disputed. The Patterson Carmack election case result and Senate funeral invitation for Senator Walthall are also noted.
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United States
Menne
Spain
Cuba
Austria
Washington
Havana
Tver
Cne
Wer
War Department
Patterson-Carmack
Carmack
Patterson
House
Senate
Walthall
Mississippi
Blanco Declares Cuba in State of War Under Martial Law
Havana April 22 Captain General Blanco issues a decree confirming prior orders and proclaiming Cuba a state of war. He nullifies pardons for insurgents and places under martial law all who commit treason espionage crimes against peace and independence or attack government authority or disturb public order by printed matter.
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Havana
Blanco
House Votes Unanimously on Army Reorganization Bill
Washington April 22 The house displayed enthusiasm for the war by rushing through the conference report on the bill authorizing the president to call out volunteers and agreed to meet at 1 o clock tomorrow to take up the army reorganization bill. The passage of the latter bill is considered imperative.
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Washington
Popular Loan Plan Backed by White House Stand
Representative Habcock of Wisconsin heads the Republican Congressional committee and urged a popular loan to fund war emergencies. The president and Secretary Bliss reportedly support the idea. Mr Dabrook favors bonds bearing 3 percent interest.
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Washington
Habcock
Wisconsin
Republican Congressional Committee
Bliss
Daboork
Americana in Cuba Fears Prompt British Consular Protection
April 22 reports many American citizens racing to the British consulate to secure safety as concerns rise over personal harm in Cuba. British consul general Alexander Gollen promises full protection for Americans and other foreigners.
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Americana
Cuba
Vavans
Alexander Gollan
Spain to Call for Troops
Madrid April 22 A royal decree has been published calling out 200 men of the reserves of 1897 for service.
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Spain
Madrid
Postmaster Appointment at Drifton Washington April 22
Edward J. ba Witswit todlin appointed postmaster at Drifton Lugerne county Pa. The notice records the official appointment date of April 22 and the new postal position.
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Washington
Edward J. Ba Witswit Todlin
Drifton
Lugerne County
Baseball Scores From Washington Cincinnati Philadelphia and More
The night’s schedule includes games at Washington with Brooklyn and others noted by lineups and umpire pairs. Cincinnati Philadelphia Baltimore St Louis and Louisville hosts appear with batteried crews and line scores, though the text is garbled and partial.
Reading and Wilkes-Barre Sports Notes
Fragmentary unreadable text from Reading Montreal Allentown and Wilkes-Barre area sources. It appears to reference locations and numbers but lacks coherent events or outcomes to form a full news item.
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al Wilkes-Barre
P.hle
Wilkes-Barre
Allentown
Local Names In A Short Telegraphic Ledger
A compact list includes B. Russell, A. A. Sterling, C. W. Laycoch, Er. W. Mulligi, A. A. Bryden, W. L. Watson, R. A. Jadwin among others. The fragment suggests a roster or roll of figures possibly from a committee or event listing.
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B. Russell
A. A. Sterling
C. W. Laycocher
W. Mulligi
A. A. Bryden
W. L. Watson
R. A. Jadwin
Style as Dress of Thought Reflected in Home Furnishings
A reflection on how interior decor reveals an occupant’s character with categories for the careless and artistic buyers. The piece notes a bank vault protected by Holmes Electric Protective System, contrasting personal taste with security.
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Holmes
Queen Regent Meets Weyler on Cabinet Continuance
In Madrid on April 22 the queen regent’s consultations urged continuing the Sugasta cabinet. Admiral Beremejo may resign to command a squadron, while patriotic sentiment sweeps Madrid and the provinces. Weyler and foreign ministers also held talks with Senor Gallen.
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Madrid
Sugusta
Beremejo
Weyler
Senor Gallen
Ninth Regiment Ready Move Toward Front Within Hours
Wilkes-Barre reports Colonel Tow Dougherty of the Ninth Regiment N G F received orders from Harrisburg to have the unit ready to move at once. The regiment can be mobilized in the local armory in less than three hours, with thirteen Pennsylvania Railroad cars on a siding ready to move on short notice.
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Wilkes-Barre
Tow Dougherty
Harrisburg
Dougherty
Fes
Pennsylvania Railroad
Governor Rejects Prison Soldiers Idea for Cuba
Governor Hast inge receives a Wilkes Barre letter proposing raising inmates from Pennsylvania prisons as wartime troops for Cuba. He replies that the prisons will not be opened for such purposes and asserts that the state’s young men should not be compelled into service.
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Warrisburo
Hastinge
Lettier
Wilkes- Barre
Pennsylvania
Cuba
Commonwealth
Finest Solderless 18k Wedding Rings
A new Tiffany style line debuts featuring solderless 18k wedding rings praised for modern simplicity and classic luxury. The collection emphasizes durable metals and refined silhouettes aimed at couples seeking elegant, low-profile bands.
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Donovan
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Ryan
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Snyder
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R.H.B. St. Goule
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New Mexico Railway and Coal Co
Ans D. Simpson
M Boses
L. A. Watres Thomas Ford
J. W. Bollenback
Rudolph T. McCabe
Benjamin S. Harmon
Girard G
Simpson & Watkins
Scranton
Moosic Powder Co
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust
1St National Bank
Pittston
People’s Bank
N. Y. & Queen Co
R. R. Co
Strong
Harmon & Matthewson
Attorneys-ate Law
N. Y
S. Lowrey & Co
Bis If
Gmvay, MC
Merico
Eddy Brothers
Denver
Col
Diamond Drill Contractor
Christy
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Co
Scran
Peck
H. J. Anderson
Third National Bank
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Co
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People's Bank
Anthracite Savings Bank
Second National Bank
Miners’ Savings Bank
First National Bank
Carbondale
Fiscal Ageu Board of Trade
Lackawanna and
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Newark
Capital
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William AL. Peck
Queen Regent
Sain
Yost
Myer Davidow
Lackawanna Avenue
Gray Bros
John Kelly
MYER
Davidow
Conrad
Triller
Stetson
Agency
Lacka. Ave
Dickson
Ofee
Millers
Mess & Hae Iby
Deaiobie
Adams
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming
Eatarket
Adams Aven
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