War with Spain Seen Likely as Cuba Crisis Deepens
The president and Cabinet view conflict with Spain as almost inevitable after Spain’s reply to the ultimatum. Congress is expected to follow presidential guidance toward decisive action, with proposals ranging from recognizing Cuban independence to declaring war. William K. Vanderbilt reportedly plans to gift a warship worth 5 million dollars if war occurs, following the example of Commodore Vanderbilt in the Civil War.
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Spain
Congress
McKinley
Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
United States
Commodore Ornelius
Cuba
Mason
Emergency War Fund Approved by New York Legislature
Gov. Black sent an emergency message urging a 1,000,000 dollar contingent war fund. A bill conforming to the message was introduced and passed unanimously, read, engrossed, and sent to the Governor who signed it immediately. The National Guard stands ready for war on a minute's notice.
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Black
New York
Jon
National Guard of
San Francisco Earthquake Shocks Wreck Homes
Two violent quake shocks hit San Francisco late Thursday night. Houses were wrecked and buildings rocked on their foundations while residents fled into the streets half clothed. No fatalities reported though losses are not yet estimated. Shocks were general across central California.
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San Francisco
Cheshock
Death spotlights Spanish force in Cuban insurgent death
Lieutenant Colonel Benedicto who led Spanish forces that killed insurgent leader Aranguren was wounded in the back by a revolver shot while visiting Dr. Francisco at Guanabacoa.
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Aranguren
Benedicto
Francisco As
Guanabacoa
Steve Brodie Dies After Jump Rumor Telegram
A Chicago telegram reports five Brodie relatives famed for his leap from a Brooklyn bridge died in a train crash near Adrian Michigan. He had left Chicago after suffering from congested lungs.
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Steve Brodie
Chicago
Brodie
Rooklyins Bridge
Adrian
Mich
Sawmill Boiler Explodes Injuring Sawmill Men
A boiler explosion at the Da Sistof sawmill in Bradford Harrison County injures proprietor David Sistof his son Will Islof vicar Charles Lagle and other workers while a separate court appointment names David Yers as judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. A separate death reports a Beers, a married grocery clerk, killed by an elevator in Columbus Ohio.
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da Sistof
Bradford
Harrison County
David Sistof
Willislof
Charles Lagle
I “Beers
Samuel Butler &Co
Resaie G
Columbus
Ohio
Havana Confronts Blockade Fears and Coal Supply Plans
Madrid and Havana officials vow three month port defense and 50 000 tons coal for Cuba amid money shortages. Proclaimed end to reconcentration in four western provinces seen as political move amid US intervention talk. Insurgent strength in Santa Clara and Pinar del Rio remains debated.
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Havana
Madrid
Cuba
Gem Blanco
United States
Spain Moves to Buy Warships Amid Cuban Tension
Madrid reports a tense calm as Spain, under pressure from the United States, considers halting Cuban hostilities and complying with demands. Gen Woodford pushes for immediate humanitarian ceasefire while El Pais notes Spain acquiring four warships from France and mobilizing torpedo boats. Italy may sell the armored cruiser Giuseppe Garibaldi to Spain.
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Spain
Madrid
United States
Woodford
Cuba
Italy
el Pais
Guiseppe Maribaldi
C. D. Sigsbee
Long
Barcelona
Canary Islands
Balearic Islands
Giuseppe Garibaldi
F. W. Jenkins
Maine
Pittsburg
Naval Service
Lakes
United States Naval
Navy Department
Annapolis
Indiana
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Key West Harbor
Havana
New York
Gov. Black
Washington Navy Yards
Force, Co
War Department
Four Lee Family Murdered Near Point Rock Texas
Four members of the Lee family were slain at a ranch five miles south of Point Rock Texas wielding axes and clubs. The victims John Lee wife and two children, a baby and a four year old girl. Two middle aged men suspected after being refused shelter. A rescuer found the bodies and later injured himself attempting to cut his throat. The two strangers reportedly tried to kill the rescuer but he escaped and is under close watch.
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Lee
Point Rock
Texas
John Lee
Navy bill would name battleship Ohio under Bramwell amendment
President Jones of the Ohio State Senate read a letter from Congressman Bramwell stating he will offer and support an amendment to the naval bill naming one of three new battleships Ohio as directed by the Carpenter resolution.
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Ohio
Jones
Ohio State Senate
Senate
Jacob A. Bramwell
Carpenter
Russians occupy Port Arthur and Talien Wan
Russian forces seize Port Arthur and Talien Wan, raise the flag, and land troops after Chinese garrisons withdraw under a recently granted lease terms.
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Port Arthur
Talien- Wan
China
Toledo Women Register to Vote in School Election
In Toledo Ohio the women plan active participation in the spring school election. More than 4500 women registered, surpassing the prior largest tally of 2009.
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Toledo
Ohio
President Krueger Rumor Claims Assassination in Paris
The New York Evening Journal publishes an unconfirmed report that President Krueger of the Transvaal Republic has been shot dead in the street by an unknown assailant in Paris. The item notes the report is unverified.
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Krueger
New York Evening Journal
Paris
Transvaal Republic
Otterbein Man Kills Woman Then Takes Own Life
In Otterbein Indiana Frank Cummins age 85 shot and killed Bertha Timmons age 18 with whom he was infatuated. He then killed himself by shooting himself.
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Otterbein
Ind
Frank Cummins
Bertha Timmons
Market quotations for multiple regional commodities
The report lists live cattle hogs and sheep prices by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more. Graded grain prices cover wheat corn oats rye barley and seeds with varying No 2 and No 3 specifications and price ranges.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Ste
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Storm Gathers at Capitol Calls for Belligerent Action
Two U S senators urge hard line toward Spain as tensions rise at the Capitol. The motion seeks decisive measures amid ongoing disputes and international friction.
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Capitol
Spain
Cuban Intervention Debated in House and Senate
Washington reports describe intense debate in the Upper House over Cuba with about fifty representatives attending. Resolutions from Rawlins and Foraker urged immediate recognition of Cuban independence and war against Spain, while others argued Congress must declare hostilities, not merely recognize belligerency.
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Hopkins
Ilinois
Joy of
Rawlins
Utah
Cuba
Spain
Allen and Foraker
Mason
Congress
Spain Disputes Maine Disaster Findings With U S Board
Madrid experts challenge the American court of inquiry on the Maine destruction. They argue witnesses near the ship saw only one explosion, no water column, no side shock, and no land vibration, while harbor fish remained abundant according to witnesses and diver reports.
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Madrid
Spanish Naval Commission
Maine
Court of Inquiry
Congress
Congressional Battery In Action On Cuba War Debate
The Senate and House debate Cuban independence and Spanish responsibility after the Maine disaster. Mason urges vigorous war, while Foraker and others press for intervention and a forceful response to defend U S honor. Reports cover naval mobilization, equipment moves, and preparations across ports and shipyards.
Congressional resolutions declare war with Spain over Cuba
The text records a series of resolutions by Senators and a Representative urging immediate U S war against Spain, recognizing Cuba as independent, and authorizing use of all U S lands and naval forces to end the conflict and secure Cuban freedom.
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Spain
Cuba
Marsh
Ilinois
United States
Sena Or Rawlins
Woah
Allen
Nebraska
Republic of Cuba
United States of America
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Republic of
Cuban
The
Earthquake shakes San Francisco and northern California
A powerful quake struck just before midnight, causing panic in San Francisco and nearby cities. Shocks lasted 15 to 40 seconds, with damage at Vallejo naval yard and Mare Island, a wrecked naval hospital, and many windows broken.
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San Francisco
Sacramento
San Jose
Merced
Stockton
Santa Cruz
California
Vallejo
Mare Island
Navy Yard
Naval Hospital
University of California i
Berkeley
Students’ Observatory
Lee’s Life Threatened with Five Plots Reported
Havana advices say Consul General Lee was warned Sunday and Monday of five distinct plots to kill him. Reports claim rabid Weylerites seek his death via varied schemes, including poisoning by a hotel employee. Lee dismisses many threats but remains heavily guarded by the government.
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Havana
Lee
Weylerites
Marix details Maine disaster oath release remarks
Lieutenant says Marix, judge advocate of the board of inquiry, discusses the Maine disaster after being released from secrecy. He notes the Maine explosion and references the naval inquiry and related oath status.
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Marix
Board of Inquiry
Maine
Western Canada Land Offer Cherries Early Settlers
Letters from delegates and settlers praise Alameda Manitoba district in Western Canada as ideal for mixed farming. Reports describe rich soil, strong grain yields, and lucrative one crop sales. Prospective homesteaders plan spring or fall moves with promises of favorable finances and community welcome.
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Manitoba and Northwestern
Winnipeg
Man
M. W. McInnes
Detroit
Mich
Alameda
Weller
Canada
Thuringen
Germany
Riedel
Albert Mai
Fred Gottowsei
Simple Japanese Rail Line Operated by Hand Power
A tiny public railroad between Atami and Odawara in Japan is described as the simplest line. It is narrow gauge and operated by man power with four seat cars. Each train has two or three cars and is pulled up a hill by about six coolies.
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Man Power
Atami
Odawara
Japan
Grain-O: New Grain Drink For Children Replaces Coffee
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing grain drink for children that tastes like coffee but costs less. It claims Grain-O is made of pure grains and can distribute health through children when properly prepared. Available from grocers at 1d and 25c values.
Mirrors and dyes tease readers in a curious column
A fragmented feature recalls mirrors that tell a story of complexions and a sulfur lamp ending, then advertises Tillis Baty and Whisker Dye in black or brown for 50c. The text ponders temperate zone drinkers and questions how friends can keep secrets while we convince ourselves it is beyond us.
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Glenn
Lane's Family Medicine Moves the Bowels
A garbled early text fragment references Lane's Family Medicine and health actions. It mentions focus on the liver and kidneys and claims cures for headaches. The readable parts suggest a health product or regimen promoted for general wellness.
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Lane
Liv
Question on why the man who 48 always blows finds wind difficult
The prompt asks about a man described with a cryptic phrase and numbers. It appears to query why he, who is identified by the number 48 and the term always blowing, experiences difficulty with the wind. The exact source context is unclear.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Foraker
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