President McKinley preps congress on Cuba conflict policy
Washington reports indicate a likely push toward war with Spain as President McKinley prepares a congressional message next week. Cabinet deliberations weighed recognizing Cuban independence versus war, with Spain’s latest reply deemed unsatisfactory and mediation unlikely.
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Senor _Poloy Bernabe
Spain Holds On To Cuba In Senate Dispatch
Abstract from General Woodford on March 31 describes Spain revoking the re concentrado decree in western Cuba and offering 3,000,000 pesetas to aid reconstruction. It notes suspension of hostilities possible if insurgents request it and confirms no new negotiations beyond current Spain–US talks. The Cuban Cortes meets May 4, with peace plans to be handled by the insular parliament.
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Woodford
Cuba
United States
Blanco
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Habana
Pinar‘del Rio
Congress
Spain
U States
Royal Opera Inspires Spanish Patriotism in Madrid
A 3000 strong audience at the Royal opera cheered the queen regent and royal party with Viva Espana and Long live the queen. The stage featured regiments marching, national banners waved, and actors hoisted the flag as patriotic fervor filled the hall with no anti US cries noted.
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Madrid
Royal Opera
of Asturias
Isabella
Espana
Spain
United States
Congress Delays Cuban Question Action to Monday
The House Foreign Affairs Committee, led by acting chair Adams, postpones any move on Cuba until Monday to allow time for President Wilsons diplomacy with Spain. Republicans insist on courtesy for negotiations, while Democrats push for immediate action.
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Washington
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hitt
Adams
Pennsylvania
Spain
Clark
Dem
Cuba
Quigg
Pearson
Williams
Marsh of
Inois
Marsh
Maine
Lewis
Wash
Anu
Johnston
Rep
Ind
Congress
Vesuvius Nearing Active Service After Overhaul
Washington April 1 reports the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius nearly finished with overhauling its guns and ready to leave the navy yard within two days. It may head first for Norfolk then southern waters. Paintwork is under way to color it dark green for night concealment and concealment in searchlights.
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Washington
Vesuvius
Washington Navy Yard
Norfolk
Nebraska Board Reports Record Bank Business Growth
Secretary of the Nebraska Board tabulates latest reports showing total bank business exceeding one million dollars in February, a rise from November. The data indicates stronger activity across state banks with February totals surpassing the fall quarter.
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Nebraska Board
Nebraska in Washington A Lincoln Journal summary of bills and promotions
Lincoln based Journal reports Representative Maxwell introduced a bill granting circuit court jurisdiction in contested election cases for Congress members with written evidence review and Washington transmission for House action. Greene proposes court of claims for damages over Nebraska 1881 82 property destruction. Greene also plans a government ownership railroad bill. Sutherland pushed a Mary C Case pension. Bliss land contest Wingate entry allowed. Mary C Lewis promoted to assistant matron Pine Ridge. Kink reassigned Pierre. Simons and Sullivan admitted as Shimants attorneys before Interior.
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Greene
Court’ of Claims
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United States
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Mary C. Case
Sesson
Bliss
Land Office
Charlie’ Williams
James E. Wingate
McCook
Wingate
Mary C
Lewis
Winnebago Indian School
Rei
Congressmen Meet President Over Cuban Crisis
Representatives Kirkpatrick and Butler met with President McKinley at the White House to discuss the Cuban situation. The president said negotiations with Madrid are ongoing and emphasized patience and cool judgment to avoid haste, aiming for a peaceful, creditable outcome or action before the week ends if needed.
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Butler
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Ilinois
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House
Cuba
Congressman Beach Issues Warlike Telegram to Cuban Junta
Washington April 1 Rep C B Beach of Ohio telegraphs President Palma of the Cuban junta urging continued combat saying Cubans must fight it out and that Uncle Sam is dusting off his uniform amid three years of war and brutal enemies.
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Ohio
Palma
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Money for the Spanish Navy in Royal Theater Seats
Madrid reports a surge of donations for seats at the Royal Theater to aid the Spanish navy. The queen contributed 50 100 pesetas for a box while the ministry gave 5 000 pesetas. Investors, nobility, and the Bank of Spain joined in large sums.
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Royal Theater
Ministry
Stalla
Barnos
La‘guna
Bank of Spain
Pompeii wall reveals diner’s barbarians sentiment
A Pompeii wall inscription shows a diner scratched message declaring I do not dine at the house of a man who is a barbarian. The casual insult surfaces amid the house uncovering, illustrating everyday sentiment in ancient streets.
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Pompeii
Woman and the Wheel Health Debates and a Youths Recovery
A Delaware Ohio case outlines bicycle riding as a mixed health practice for women. Miss Bertha Reed, 17, suffered severe anemia and weakness until Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People markedly improved her condition. The piece promotes pills as a blood and nerve tonic affecting vitality and health in women.
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J. R. Reed
Lake St
Delaware
Ohio
Bertha
Mock Tobacco Cure Sells For Half Dollar Deal
An advertisement touts No-To-Bac for fifty cents claiming a guaranteed tobacco habit cure and stronger men with purer blood. It cites 80c.81 and lists Alldrugogiste and a quip from Professor Knowall in Brooklyn Life.
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Professor Knowall
Miss Vernon
Brooklyn
Inventions Secure Patent For Foldable Piano Stool
South Dakota inventor secures a novel piano stool allowing seat top to fold for one two or three performers. Sues & Co. of Omaha offer patent information. A light exchange between college girls provides a humorous note about graduation essays.
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Sues & Co
Bee Building
Omaha
Neb
Wagner Sleeper to West Baden and French Lick
The Monon schedules a through Wagner Sleeper from Dearborn Station every Saturday at 8 p m arriving 6 15 a m to West Baden and French Lick sanitariums with regular trains nightly via New Orleans tickets at 232 Clark Street Chicago.
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Monon
French Lick
Dearborn
Via
New Orleans
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Clark Street
Chicago
Patent Office Report highlights Iowa inventions and patents
Des Moines reports grant of a dress cutting system patent to Mrs. M Alice Hohlehan and a French patent to Geo W Cox and F R Smith of Stuart for an Electric Fire Engine. It notes prior sketches of a car binder on inventor Wm H Gray’s farm near Eddyville and a corn harvester breakthrough. ORWIG offers free information on obtaining valuing and selling patents.
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de ‘Des Moines
M. Alice
Hohlehan
Geo. W. Cox
F. R."smith
Stuart
Eddyville
Wm. H. Gray
Thomas G. Orwig
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroads Passenger Car Upgrades
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has invested heavily in passenger traffic, with about eighteen months of work on passenger cars. Nearly 700 cars received thorough repairs and repainting, most equipment now sports royal blue livery and Pintsch gas lighting for both local and through trains.
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