Cuban War Nears End Through Peaceful Talks
Washington March 21 The Cuban situation shows progress as the United States and Spain push for armistice and peace negotiations. The administration aims to end the war by peaceful means with Spain given time to secure terms acceptable to Cubans. The Maine inquiry and Cuban aid bill are also discussed as officials update on dispatches and naval movements.
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Spain
Cuba
United States
Sagasta
McKinley
Recast
Congress
Presipent
Cabinet Meets Informally With President at White House
President hosts a casual gathering with cabinet members including Bliss Alger Gage and Attorney General Griges at the White House. Assistant Secretary Day of the State Department attends with dispatches, in a talk not labeled a formal cabinet meeting but focused on matters for consultation.
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White House
Thone
Bliss
Aler
Gage
Griges
Day
State Department
Matteges
Spain hints at autonomy plan for Cuba possibly granting independence
London dispatch reports Spain told the United States it has a new Cuban autonomy plan. Details are not disclosed but the proposal is believed to grant the Cubans virtual independence. The Washington correspondent notes the move aims to push Cuban acceptance through U.S. influence.
Italian Warships Sale Talks Open Amid Uncertain Bargain
In Rome on March 7 the chamber of deputies noted the government's statements on warship sales. Admiral Brin, marine minister, said no bargain exists yet and negotiations may begin. He will consult with Marquis Viscont Venosta, foreign minister, before any vessel sale.
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Chamber of Deputies
Admiral Brin
Spain Will Resist Interference and Indemnity Demands
Berlin reports Spain will not permit US interference to help Cuban relief and will refuse indemnity unless Madrid is shown responsible for the Maine explosion. The correspondent notes such demands would be unavoidable if pressed by President McKinley.
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Berlin
Madrid
Berlinur Tageblatt
Spain
Mrs Della Tudor Parnell Dies in Wicklow Fire
Mrs Della Tudor Parnell daughter of Rear Admiral Charles Stewart and mother of the late Charles Stewart Parnell died at Avondale Rathdrum County Wicklow Ireland from burns suffered when her clothing ignited while she was eating before fire.
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Della Tudor Parnell
Charles Btewart
Charles Btewart Parnell
Avondale
Rathdrum
County Wicklow
Ireland
Spain’s Madrid Report Seeks Timely Maine Disaster Briefing
Madrid argues Spain plays a subdued role while the United States shows activity. A Spanish committee report on the Maine disaster is to be sent to Washington, with a plan to present it to Congress to calm American sentiment. Benor Polo y Bernabe may print the report in Washington to ensure public hearing.
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Abstract of Court of Inquiry on Maine Wreck
The Associated Press reports a complete abstract of the Maine court of inquiry. It finds the ship lay in five and one half to six fathoms, discipline was excellent, two explosions occurred at 9 40 PM on Feb 15, a mine exploded under the ship on the port side, no fault of those aboard, and no evidence to fix responsibility. The verdict notes the magazines' explosions were caused by the mine.
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Havana
Spanish Press Vows War Over Cuban Question
Madrid dispatches quote El Libera, El Imparcial and others pledging Spain will fight to defend Cuba and honor, preferring defeat to dishonor. They urge readiness for naval action against the United States and insist Spain will act decisively if war comes.
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United States
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Almirante Oquendo
el Globo
China
Spain unites for Cuban relief and criticizes McKinley
Madrid reports a patriotic drive as Spaniards pledge a day’s pay to fund a worship and organize a committee presided by the Bishop of Madrid. The duke of Veragua mocks McKinley while Conservatives may urge Cuban troops to withdraw until Autonomists and Separatists settle. Cuba’s situation described as much improved.
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Spain
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Duke of
Veragua
McKinley
Himeecis
Cuba
Santa Huecan Not for Sale Warship Chants Buena Declined
The Fanfulle reports the Tinian government refused to sell the United States the warship Buena. The offer of 90.40 lyre would have been 6,000,000 over her cost price.
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Tinian
United States
Sagasta Government Likely To Win Large Majority In Cortes
Madrid reports the popular chamber elections ended quietly with Sagasta’s government expected to secure a substantial victory, estimated at about 200 of 482 seats. Disorder feared in Bilbao where polling sparked turmoil as a military judge issued warrants for three Socialist councillors. one was arrested, two fled.
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Cortes
Senor Sagasta
Bilboa
Garibaldi Offers 40000 Garibaldians for Cuba Fight
Berlin reports Garibaldi proposes to send forty thousand Garibaldians to Cuba if the United States covers their expenses. Italian foreign minister Venosta notes Cuba attention worsens but no European power backs Spain aside from Austria for dynastic reasons.
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Rome
Berliner Tageblatt
Visconti Venosta
Cuba
Austria
Spain
Garibaldi
United States
McKinley Cuban Policy Outlined and Maine Report Anxiety
The morning notes describe McKinley’s Cuban policy, Congress eager for the Maine inquiry results, and Spanish papers preferring defeat to dishonor. Also listed are columns on finance, Wheat, local matters, and a sermon by Rev. Spieker, with a Fairfax-era sense of impending war.
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Maine
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Scranton
East Mountain
C. C. Spieker
Columbia to Sail From League Island Navy Yard
The cruiser Columbia will depart League Island Navy Yard at noon tomorrow for Hampton Roads after loading ammunition this afternoon. Work continued on several ships despite rain, with caulking, painting, and machinery checks underway. Several vessels remain short of crew, but Minneapolis Miantonomoh and others prepare for early departures pending further orders from Washington.
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New Jersey National Guard War Footing Under Way
In Trenton officials led by Major General Plume and Adjutant General Stryker report rapid progress in arming and equipping the New Jersey National Guard. Orders for ammunition and ordnance are being expedited from Washington, supplies arrive at the arsenal, and a potential special legislature session may allocate 230000 dollars for better equipment in anticipation of war.
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Open Letter Demands End to Cuban Policy by Spain
Chicago Typo graphical union No 10 orders telegraph to Senator Mason and Illinois lawmakers urging the United States to halt Spain s Cuban policy at once and to pursue enforcement by peaceful means if possible and by force if necessary.
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Chicago Typographical Union
No. 10
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Colleunguen
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Ilinois
United States
Spain
Cuba
Ohio River Level Fluctuation Signals Downward Fall
Cincinnati reports the Ohio River at 69 feet four tenths at 9 oclock tonight and stationary for several hours. The level is expected to drop to around feet and nine inches and continue falling by tomorrow noon.
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Ohio
Buck Davis Arrested in Troy Linked to Blodgett Murder
Buck Davis, a notorious criminal, was arrested in Troy on charges of burglary. He is suspected of complicity in the December murder of George H. Blodgett, a patent attorney for General Electric, who was killed in Schenectady.
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N. Y
Buck Davis
Troy
George KH. Blodgett
General Electric Company
Weather forecast for New York and New England regions
Cloudy to partly cloudy with rising temperatures and rain in New York and New England today. Fresh southeasterly and southerly winds along the coasts. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies after rain in New England coasts with brisk southerly to westerly winds and nearly steady to slowly falling temperatures followed by clearing.
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New England
Troops Arrive for Sullivan's Island Garrison
More troops reach Charleston from St. Augustine to reinforce Sullivan's Island. Hallery M. First artillery under Lt Colonel Rawls brings 75 men to join 180 already stationed for the island’s defense and to man the big guns.
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Hallery M
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St. Augustine
Fla
Dauntless Offered to the Government
The famous tug Dauntless is offered for sale to the navy department in Washington. It will be inspected and is expected to be purchased.
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Navy Department
Capitol to Hear Maine Report Amid Ordered Restraint
Washington march 27 The Maine disaster board of inquiry report will be read at the capitol tomorrow with strict gallery access and no debate. House leaders expect a brief reading and immediate referral to foreign affairs as Spain-US issues loom.
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