Letter from Gomez promises march on Havana and intervention
A Journal correspondent publishes an insurgent letter from Maximo Gomez written two weeks earlier. He vows to strike from Las Villas toward Havana within thirty days, claims the westward movement has begun, and urges American support as McKinley contemplates intervention. He seeks liberty for Cuba and vengeance for the Maine incident.
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War Developments and Naval Movements Highlight Turbulent Day
Tammany plans to raise a regiment and a formal declaration of war is issued. The Minneapolis reaches Cape Cod while a Pacific blockade forms at Hampton Roads. Gomez vows Havana investment within thirty days as free silver senators threaten war revenue delays. Paris notes Queen Regent seeks foreign help amid crisis. Spanish fleet at Cape Verde loads coal for long voyage. Pennsylvania National Guard to mobilize at Mt Gretna by Thursday. Vesuvius departs Newport on a mysterious mission. Secretary of State Sherman resigns. Judge Day named successor. Porter makes a daring Havana landing at night. John B Moore of Columbia named assistant secretary of state. House votes war declaration in under two minutes. Havana panics as residents flee city. Lieutenant Caranza to face General Lee. Astor funds artillery for U S. Polo car denial follows official rebuke.
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National Guard Mobilization Ordered From Pennsylvania
Adjutant General Stewart, under Governor Hasties, orders the Pennsylvania National Guard mobilized at Mount Gretna on Thursday. Alger’s plan calls for a reorganization, recruiting ten infantry regiments and four artillery batteries from existing units.
Law governs prize money distributions for captured Spanish vessels
Washington April 25 details the rules for prize money from Spanish vessel captures. It outlines shares for commanding officers of fleets, squadrons, divisions, and individual ships, plus proportional distribution to officers and crew after deductions. Acting Rear Admiral Sampoon stands to gain several thousand guineas.
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Wentlethin Lfon
Sampoon
Panic at Havana sparks mass flight amid Santa Clara fire
Reports from Key West dated April 24 describe widespread fear in Havana as Myrtte dene departs. Families, including Arthur Arosteus’s relatives, flee toward the open country while a train near Muaruwao is halted by panicked crowds escaping gunfire from Santa Clara battery. Spanien fleet reportedly remains at Saint Vincent with vessels expected to sail tomorrow.
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Plan to reorganize Pennsylvania National Guard leaders
The goal is to bypass mustering five regimental units into federal service under Alger's plan, requiring a full guard reorganization. Artillery units will be reorganized, three cavalry companies remain out of federal service, and troop movements begin tomorrow.
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President to Governors telegram on troop call
Washington April 25 telegram to state governors explains expectations under the president’s call for troops. It directs National Guard and state militias to mobilize as far as their numbers permit with arms, equipment, and training, and to list needed items and muster readiness for U S service.
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Sitriod Russel A. Alger
Detroit Citizens Pledge Support for Enlisted Soldiers
At a 58 member meeting in the mayor's office Detroit citizens debated support for those enlisting to serve. They resolved that dependents at home will be cared for and planned a follow up to fulfill the pledge with several wealthy contributors promising substantial subscriptions.
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Tammany Hall backs war effort and royal support plan
The Tammany Hall executive committee adopted a resolution expressing support for the president and Congress in the war with Spain. It deplores the necessity of the war but recognizes its justice and pledges legal, material, financial, and moral backing. Steps were taken toward forming a Tammany regiment.
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Aeta
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Alao
Tammany Regiment
Times protests cable cut plan to Spain in editorial stance
The Times urges the United States not to cut a British cable and warns against setting a dangerous precedent that Spain could use to justify cutting cables landing on American soil. The April 25 notice reflects concern over international actions affecting communications and sovereignty.
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Jaimuten
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the Times
Enelleh
Expresa
America
Spain
Powder on a fast train ships 100000 pounds east
Powder works in Santa Cruz California dispatched 100000 pounds of brown powder for shipment to Chicago. The run aims for a nine three hour delivery, with expedited processing to meet the deadline.
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Chicago
Columbia University Law Professor Named State Chief Clerk
Weehington April John B Moore professor of international law at Columbia University New York and formerly minister a relative secretary of state has been chosen to succeed Judge Day as resident secretary of state
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John B. Moore
International Law
Columbia University
New York
Elate
Judge Day
Alate
Proclamation Urges Italians to Avoid War-Era Neutrality
The Official Gazette on April 2 published a proclamation ordering all Italian residents to remain neutral amid the war between the United States and Spain.
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Offcial Gazette
United States
Spain
Senate confirms nominee for Philadelphia surveyor post
Washington reports the senate confirmed Perry M. Lede as surveyor of diblma for Philadelphia and Hinda W. Braith as purimaner of Fraklin, Pa.
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Senate Today
Perry M. Lede
Diblma
Philadelphia
Hinda W. Braith
Fraklin, Pa
Morro Castle Lights Under Fire as Blockade Stays Tight
Off Havana the Morro Castle shows a powerful searchlight as Admiral Sampson's fleet tightens the blockade. The torpedo boat Porter made a daring night shore entry, Lt Fremont landing with a small party to gain intelligence. No shots have been fired in the vicinity since Sunday and prize crews return from the Pedro and Aritonia.
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Oregon at Punta Arenas in tense naval stand off
Washington reports the battleship Oregon has arrived at Punta Arenas Chile aboard Friday after taking on 300 tons of coal. Navy officials say the Oregon is fully prepared to defend itself and can handle the Spanish gunboat Temerario, while cablegrams await Captain Clark’s guidance.
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Coal for Uncle Sam Ships Purchase in April
United States Consul Van Horn reports the purchase of 1.00 ton of coal for U S warships. The delivery occurred yesterday on the island of J. Thomas Weat Tolies.
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Weat Tolies
United States
van Horn
Vesuvius at sea awaiting destination with cargo of explosives
The Vesuvius waited at 40 p m with unknown destination. It is believed to have sailed toward Key West carrying extra quantities of projectiles. The accompanying Columbia is expected to depart during the night for duty.
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Key Wet
Declaration of War by Congress Opens War Era
Washington reports show the House passed a declaration of war between the United States and the kingdom of Syoia in under two minutes with no debate or dissent. The Senate examined naval and army measures, then sent a war bill to conference as it declared war on Spain and concluded with the president signing the measure at the White House.
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Reed
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Wittera. Young
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Hawley
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Hale
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Navy
Bi Wan
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Morning Showers Hit Scranton in Quick War Briefs
Telegraph-News items report showers and colder Northerly winds. War prospects include a Declaration of War and mobilization orders for Pennsylvania National Guard. Naval updates touch on the Porter and Kinley administration, with local notes on the Thirteenth Regiment and civic meetings.
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Blockade at Hampton Roads restricts harbor traffic
The fleet at Fort Monroe enforces a pacific blockade from sunset to sunrise. Vessels are barred from entering the port and from passing Crampton Round between the hours of night. Mines and patrols guard docks as orders restrict ships and require daylight passage only.
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Spanish Lib Nailed Chief Wilkie Seeks Trip Details
Chief John J. Wilkie released a statement denying reports of disturbances during Polo's Canada trip. He said secret-service members found the Spanish party was unharmed and no demonstrators confronted them at Haterebier and Rochester stations.
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Nochester
Departure to armor plant affects Waterville project
April 23 report from Albans notes a notable move by United Binter government to retool the Waterville facility this week. A meeting of capital officials discusses the impact on rolled steel belts and ship components amid claims the project could save time and resources.
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