Spain Will Soon Sue for Peace
Madrid dispatch reports that if Spanish arms suffer another reverse the government may seek aid from the great powers to arrange terms. It says Spain might cede Cuba to the United States but refuse indemnity, with war seen as practically ended by late May and civil conflict looming as Conservatives and Carlists gain strength.
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Cuba
United States
Madrid
London
Daily Telegraph
Cavite
Spain
Liberal Party
Madrid to curb export of key grains and cut duties
London reports a Madrid special stating cortes will prohibit exportation of corn flour rye maize and potatoes and will also suppress import duty on these staples. The move aims to protect domestic food supply amid shortages.
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London
Madrid
Cortes
Don Carlos Rules Out Driving Spain to Revolution
A Brussels dispatch to the Daily Mail reports Don Carlos saying he would not provoke a revolutionary movement in Spain, while outlining his stance during an interview in London on May 5.
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London
Daily Mail
Brussels
Carlos
Spain
Bitter speeches in the Cortes as War Threat Looms
In Madrid the lower house fills as Romero y Robleda accuses U S policy of provocation, urging unity to defend the king and homeland. Riots spread from Valencia to Talevara with mobs sacking bakeries, burning offices, and clashes with police and troops.
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Madrid
Congress
Cartes
Eenatera
Senate
Be Eides
Chamber
Senor Reverier
Te Canovas
Senor Canovas
Senor Canalejias
el Heraldo
Canovas
Yankete
Senor Romero Y Robleda
Wersterite Party
America
Benor Morez
Bonin
Debate on Income Tax Proposition Hits Senate
Washington May 4 A brief sharp Senate debate centered on an Income tax amendment to the constitution. Tex Rep Milla urged a new section to let Congress levy income taxes, facing strong Republican opposition and a largely unified Democrat, Populist, and Republican coalition in favor. The amendment was defeated 32 to 29.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Milla
Tex
Supreme Court
Affery la
Oliver Hopullicai
Artele
Chivee Fiith
Congress
Pennsylvania National Guard regiment formation decided in Washington
A conference in Washington between Secretary of War Alger Judge Advocate General Lieber and Adjutant General Stewart set the Pennsylvania National Guard unit structure. The Sixth Regiment will be expanded to twelve companies, creating three ten company regiments and eleven others with eight to ten companies. The gray Invincibles, the only colored troop, will be mustered into the United States service. No details on general officer appointments were given.
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Pennsylvania
Epon
Haytisburg
Pennsylvania National Guard
United States
Washington
Alger
Lieber
Stewart
Otter
Geovrn Stewart Jaye
Huard
United Brntes
Euerd
Bethlehem Iron Shipments to Washington Navy Yard
Bethlehem Iron Company tonight shipped fourteen finch lining titles and five good os finds to the Washington navy yard. The supplies are much needed to finish guns.
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Naval Optioe
Betirehon
Bethlehem [Ron Company
Washington Navy Yard
Queen May Resign As Austria Regency
London reports from Vienna that Queen Maria Christina weighs resigning the regency to avert anti-dynastic pressure and save the throne. The regent and her Austrian relatives discuss the idea, but the most influential family members oppose it.
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London
Vienna
Daily Chronicle
Maria Christina
Austria
Rioting Provinces Fire as Gijon Tensions Rise
Reports from Spain describe escalating unrest in Gijon on the Bay of Biscay with troops firing on rioters in self defense. Artillery has been ordered out and Talavera de la Reina witnesses a Jesuit house burned as the situation worsens.
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Madrid
Gijon
Bay of Biscay
Talavera de la Reyna
Madrid Army Unreliable Sparks Speculation of Change
London dispatch notes Madrid fears fragmentation within the army amid a society formed to oppose Spain’s ministers. The correspondent warns that terrible events may follow as confidence in the military erodes.
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London
Madrid
The
Morning Post
Spain
Soldiers Seize Food as Havana Exchanges Sizeable Action
Key West Fla May 4 The exploits of naval men returning here mark the only incident of the fuller day since hostilities opened The Cuban blockade remains strict with small cruisers under Captain Converse of the Montgomery in temporary command The Miami victory is celebrated as officers discuss Commodore Teoney's Manila win and seek a new feat The only arrivals were the steamer Pelyn with coal and the revenue cutter Windom from Hampton Roads The fishing schooner Antonio a Pago reported by gunboat Newport and food supplies appear scarce amid reported famine fears
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Key West
Pla
Captoin Conversio
Montgomery
Teoney
Manila
Newport News
Windom
Hempton Roads
Lituhe
Antonio A
Pago
Captain Little Remarks on Food Burying During Blockade
Citizens hide food in yards and gardens to endure shortages during the blockade. Captain Little laments lost supplies and notes his fish supply would have helped if ships could reach the western coast.
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Captain Little
Monitomoh Show Tests Hull and Propulsion in Gale
Reports from the Navy Department describe the Miantonomoh briefly handling the gale. The monitor’s decks were swept and delays arose from structural disarray while the propelling machinery performed splendidly.
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Washington, D.C
Navy Department
Minetonomoh
Monitor
Leigue Islad
Philadelphi
Trade of the Philippines exceeds all other countries
Consul Williams reports the Philippines have 150000 square miles and 14 million people. Luzon hosts Manila with 5,000,400 residents, Mindanao large as well. U S trade with the islands outpaces all rivals and grows rapidly, aided by data from Manila and Hong Kong sources.
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Philippines
United States
Williams
Washington
State Department
Oscar F. Williamen
Manila
Olympia
Kardor
Dewey
Hong Kong
Navy Department
Philippine Islands
Bureau of Statistics
Luzon
New York
Maassachusetts
Willams
Manth
Cienfuegos Bombarded By Marblehead Fleet
A Key West dispatch reports Cienfuegos shelled by the Marblehead on April 29. The town was silenced as forts were disabled and the five inch guns aligned to engage at four hundred yards. The bombardment drove thousands to interior shelters as starboard batteries and then ports opened fire.
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Hatterion
Marblehead
Dole Offers Hawaii to U S for War With Spain
President Dole sent a lone communication to President McKinley proposing to cede the Hawaiian islands to the United States to support the war against Spain and to furnish ships coal supplies and ammunition. The move followed a secret Hawaiian cabinet conference justifying the stance to neutral nations. News arrived with the Mariposa steamer from the Australian colonies reporting the U S declaration of war.
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Honolulu
San Franciso
Dole
McKinley
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Spain
Pacific
Mariposa
Mobile Aly May Willumn Bekford Private of Montgemoary Grass
In the morning a small housing project arose near a volunteer camp as a person named Mobile Aly May Willumn Bekford, a private of Montgemoary Grass, remained absent from Fburfore station and showed isolation during a report of the event.
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Mobile
Aly
Willumn Bekford
Dobbsreu
Fburfore
Key Westbound route amid Sino Spanish squadron tensions
An obscure telegraphic fragment mentions Sampson leaving Key West via Tampa on a voyage toward Porto Rico with potential aims to destroy or occupy the coast station, anticipating actions against the Spanish squadron. It references Cape Verde and declares intent to steam at full speed, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
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Sampson
Porto Rico
Coat Station
Chimney Collapse Sparks Citywide Injuries at Armour Plant
Report from Chichen indicates dozens injured as workers jumped from windows during an explosion at Armour plant. Most injured were Hiels. authorities say no families reported missing. Bede Cally, cited, confirms medical aid provided to victims.
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Chichen
Pt Ds
Spain restricts bread exports as tensions rise worldwide
Summary of the day reports Spain banning breadstuff exports amid unrest as foreign powers weigh intervention. A Spanish spy is seized aboard the St. Paul at Cramp's yard while the Kate Spencer enters AP service at Key West. Madrid sees emissaries stirring mutiny, and Maria Christina weighs resignation to save the throne as battleships depart Rio Janeiro.
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Cortes
St. Paul
Cramp’s
Kate Spencer
Associated Press
Key West
Madrid
Maria Christina
Oregon
Marietta
Rio Janeiro
Nictheroy
William
Emperor Nicholas
Manila
Dole
Hawaii
Sandwich Islands
United States
Spain
London
Cuba
Washington
News From Manila Bay Sparks Citywide Anxiety
Washington reports a vessel believed to be the McCulloch near Manila Bay causing officials to await word from Admiral Dewey. News touches on Spanish Cape Verde fleet rumors and plans to rush ammunition and ships like the City of Pekin to Dewey’s fleet as tensions rise over potential actions in the Pacific.
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Washington
Hong Kong
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
Hawaii
Congress
McCulloch
Mins Bay
Hong Wong
Manila
Mires Bay
Mires Hay
New York
Dewey
Vieng Kong
Corrigan Jubilee Celebrates 25 Years as Bishop in New York
A grand May 4 ceremony honors Most Rev Michael Augustine Corrigan on the 25th anniversary of his elevation to bishop. Catholic leaders, clergy, and city residents observed a solemn procession and high mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral with archbishop Muretinell welcoming dignitaries and choir performances marking the occasion.
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New York
St. Patrick's Cathedrat
Michael Avgustine Corrigin
Eloresinen
Wii Citets
Nwery Eloreynnin Lali Vart
Pop Deleratte
Ate
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The readable text describes a maritime and shipping scene with references to a steamer, cargo, and officials. Details are fragmentary and garbled, but mention of a London British tank steamer and a voyage to Pavia with a $2000 claim appears amid inconsistent OCR data.
Arizona First 70 Muster In War Readiness
The article reports an early wartime mobilization as Arizona pledges to muster 70 units for duty. Washington dispatches indicate planned readiness and coordination with national defense efforts amid ongoing tensions.
Hig Vine at Blomastoyg
Fragmentary OCR text reports a local event at Blomastoyg with references to May activities, a tie forge, and a farm named Boonet. The readable portion hints at names or places but remains largely indecipherable.
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Blomastoyg
Ling
Rimpe
Easter Bonnet Weather Forecast Amid Uncertain Conditions
Weather outlook for Thursday warns of threats of rain and wind across Wasketon and surrounding areas. Forecasters urge residents to secure outdoor decorations and plan for possible delays as tempests and showers may affect Easter weekend events.
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Wasketon
Bonnaytvend
Bylyania
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Miantonomoh
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