War Nears If Spain Refuses Cuban Surrender
The United States signals war is inevitable in Cuba unless Spain yields. Europe’s six powers presented a joint note at the White House urging peaceful adjustment, while Consul General Lee prepares to leave Havana. Madrid press is warlike, and no mediation offers are expected from European powers.
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Carrero
Woodford
No Change in Message for Congress Discussed
A high official states the president’s message remains prepared and will not be altered for any matter. He notes Madrid’s armistice rumors and Cuban independence talks are diplomatic maneuvers to gain time, and that U.S. diplomacy has run its course with no negotiations pending.
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Washington
Spain
Madrid
Cuba
McKinley Plans Cuban Action If Spain Resists
The president insists on intervention to end Cuban hostilities and stabilize government, with a near certainty of a naval demonstration on Havana within days if Spain does not yield. Cabinet officials say Americans will be evacuated for safety, while discussions continue on Congress and policy.
Senate Adjourns Until Monday After Debate on Mobile Harbor
Washington April 8 The Senate chose not to meet until Monday after adjournment yesterday. Senator Morgan Alabama argued for war declaration and cited Cuba and Mobile harbor improvements as defense needs. Secretary Alger favored deepening Mobile harbor later but opposed immediate work to allow warships entry. Senator White California criticized fortifications as inadequate in the emergency.
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Senate
Mobile Harbor
Morgan
Ala
Foreign Relations Committee
Cuba
Alger
Alligon
Mobile
White
Cal
Spain Grips Madrid After Government Decision
Madrid residents react with subdued excitement as the government’s grave night decision is announced. Citizens, across classes, show satisfaction at leaving the past period of doubt and prepare for future events. The government receives offers of help from all parties, civil and religious groups, and the press lauds Sagasta and the war and marine ministers.
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Madrid
New York World
Sagasta
Republicans Move to Force Message Vote in House
A small Republican coterie in the House seeks to avert further delay by pledging signatures to compel a Monday vote on the message. Led by Lorimer and Mann of Illinois, they expect over fifty pledged votes, with twenty four Democrats and Populists as a potential majority to overrule the speaker or take decisive action to bring the question before the House.
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House
Congress
Messrs. Lorimer and Mann
Illinois
Settlement Near for U S Spain Peace Talks in Madrid
Madrid reports a near settlement between the United States and Spain with an armistice in Cuba possible. Cabinet shifts and ministerial resignations are hinted as Madrid seeks peace, while Washington officials remain cautious about declaring a formal agreement.
Presidential delay on State of the Union message.
President withholds message until Monday after White House talks with Sayers Newlands and Hopkin and a cablegram about General Lee. Republicans demand action while Democrats accept the delay citing safety of Americans in Havana and Lee’s protection. A Herald dispatch notes orders for Consul Leela Havana to depart promptly.
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Cooper
Wis
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Illinois
Berry
Foreign Affairs Committee
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Foreign Affairs
Nevada
Lune
Havana
New York
Herald
Leela
State Department
Nebraska ready for the fray in national crisis
Senator William V. Allen urges Lincoln to mobilize Nebraska troops for Cuba and defense amid looming war with Spain. Governor Silas A. Holcomb convenes the state military board and calls up 1800 to 2000 guardsmen, with a plan to telegram the president offering full forces for active duty.
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Hox
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Spain
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Allen
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Military Board
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Plan for Flying Squadron Dash to Canary Islands
Washington reports a completed naval plan for war, envisioning a flying squadron under Commander Schley sailing to the Canary Islands as a fast strike and base to harass Spain and threaten Cuban operations, with risk and uncertainties noted but under high authority review.
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American Steamship Chief Says Govt Has Not Called Vessels
Clement A Griscomi, manager of the American Steamship Company, stated recently that the government had not yet called for any vessels. He added no intimation had been received on when such action might occur, and that in a war the company would prefer government use rather than have ships idle at their piers.
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American Steamship Company
Uncle Sam
Bartley Verdict Stands as Judge Denies New Trial
Judge Powell refuses the state's motion for a new trial in the Bartley embezzlement case. The verdict against F M Cook A B Clark John H Ames Charles A Hanna Mary Fitzgerald C C McNish E E Brown Thomas Swade Cadet Taylor N B Harwood and William A Paxton bondsmen of Joseph S Bartley ex state treasurer stands. No juror misconduct found despite affidavits about Hyland pre oath opinions and outside communications.
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F. M. Cook
A. B. Clark
John H. Ames
Charles A. Hanna
Mary Fitzgerald
C. C. McNish
E. E. Brown
Thoma Swade
Cadet Taylor
Joseph S Bartley
Smyth
Powell
Hyland
W. B. O'Shaughnessy
O'Shaughnessy
Bartley
Joseph H. Schmidt
Tracy
Schmidt
Tas
Baliffs
Daniels Brothers Arrested for Tool Theft at Blair
The Daniels brothers were arrested at Blair for stealing carpenter tools. They appeared before Judge E C Jackson for preliminary trial and were bound over to the next term of the district court on a grand larceny charge.
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Blair
E. C. Jackson
District Court
Nebraska Teachers Instructed On Exposition Exhibits
State Superintendent Jackson issues a circular to Nebraska teachers outlining exhibit preparations for the Exposition. It extends the deadline to May 16 for educational shipments and designates Nebraska Educational Headquarters room 1 in the Nebraska Building. It covers general versus specific exhibits, shipping charges, labeling, packing, and guidance for mounting cardboards and staff passes. It also proposes April 22 as Educational Arbor Day and urges cheerful classroom decorations.
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Omaha
State Commission
Nebraska
Board of Lady Managers
Manilla
Manuel
Chief Surgeon Galbraith Clings To Job At Union Pacific
Dr. Galbraith resists stepping down as chief surgeon despite appointing Dr. A F Jones. Judge Sanborn ordered continued duties by current hospital fund officials until surplus funds are distributed to the road's employer. President Burt sought judge’s confirmation of grounds for Galbraith’s claim. May 1 set for final distribution.
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Union Pacific
A. F. Jones
Sanborn
Burt
War Preparations Stir as National Guard Call Looms
Adjutant General Barry and the governor’s aides work on mobilization plans for a rapid concentration of forces. Much mail from residents expresses willingness to enlist, with volunteers from former guardsmen and elsewhere. Companies seek full strength before calling for new recruits.
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Saya A la Sola
Dispatch
National ’Guard
Guard
Thurman man dies in Omaha gas asphyxiation
John Miller of Thurman Indiana arrived at the State hotel in Omaha and later was found unconscious in his room after blowing out the gas jet. A physician tried to revive him but he died eighty six hours later. The deceased was about forty, sober on arrival, and authorities believe the act was accidental or ignorant.
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Thurman
State Hotel
Omaha
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