Quota Lists by State for 125000 Troops Call
The War Department assigns state quotas for the 125000 volunteer army. Alabama and Arkansas receive two regiments each, California requests two regiments and multiple batteries, while Nebraska and South Dakota provide several regiments and cavalry. A telegraph to governors outlines use of state militias, equipment needs, muster readiness, and designated recruiting cities.
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War Department
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Foch
Town
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Try
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
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Minnesota
Mississippi
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Tennessee
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Virginia
Isshington
West
Wisconsin
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District of Columbia
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South Dakota
Idaho
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
National Guard
United States Service
Russell A. Alger
War News Kept Close at Departments Against Leaks
Washington April 27. The war and navy departments prepare for war news. Wires are being run into the building and an extra force of telegraphers engaged. Precautionary measures are being made to telegraph over information.
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Washington
War and Navy Departments
War
Nebraska Guard Mobilizes in Lincoln April Mobilization
Lincoln Nebraska April 27 mobilization of the state guard began in earnest with the First and Third regiments arriving in the city. By night 2000 citizen soldiers were expected in camp. Adjutant General Berry warns of a long siege with units not returning for a year. Enthusiastic enlistment drives full quotas with 10 to 30 hopefuls per company. Some families stay home but under 8 percent remain. Citizens urge Governor and President for 50000 Nebraskans to serve.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Guard of
Nebraska
Berry
South Dakota Volunteers Reorganized Into Cavalry Troop
Governor Lee learns South Dakota quota is seven cavalry troops with mustering into U S service expected soon. Sioux Falls bankers contribute to a relief fund to cover mobilization costs and loans to the state until reimbursement after the legislature convenes.
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Sioux Falls
Lee
Alger
South Dakota
United States Service
Kirby
Butterfield
Montrose
Germania “Han
Jewett Bros. & Jewett
B. H. Lien
Spaniards Favor Annexation in Cuba Says Havana Dispatch
The Havana report notes wealthy and educated Spaniards in Cuba largely back annexation to the United States. It warns a Cuban government with current leaders would risk internal feuds, urging a U S protectorate as the only stable solution after the war. The piece criticizes Spain's weak naval posture and predicts harsher Cuban turmoil if Spain remains unassisted.
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Havana
Jamaica
United States
Spain
Cuba
Venezuela
Bishop Burke Opposes War with Spain
In St Joseph Missouri on April 27 Bishop Burke urged mediation over conflict with Spain and blamed President McKinley and the Senate for war. He praised peace efforts but said Catholics may be compelled to fight and warned of international complications. The remarks drew criticism and departures from the church.
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Burke
St. Joseph
United States
Spain
McWinley
United States Senate
Roosevelt to lead: regiment raised by him rise
Roosevelt announces formation of a new regiment raised by his own effort in Washington on April 27. Details describe the unit as a distinct force under his leadership.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Spain's Memorandum to Powers Defends Cuba Policy
The Times prints Spain's April memorandum denying cruelty claims and asserting innocence of Spanish officials in the Maine affair. It lists four concessions offered, argues U S response was lacking, and warns of racial war risks if Cuba loses sovereignty.
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London
The
Times
Spain
Senor Gullen
United States
Junta
Cleveland
Cuba
McKinley
Woodford
Maine
Blanco
America
Olney
Washington
Chiey
Patriotic Meeting in Tremont Temple Hears Cuban Junta Advocate
J Monzon Aguerre, Cuban junta representative, spoke at Tremont temple in Boston on April 27 predicting a short decisive war against Spain. He argued Spain misreads American resolve, cites a Spanish officer seeking invade Florida with 12 000 men as evidence. The Star spangled banner opened the program.
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Boston
Mass
Tremont Temple
J. Monzon Aguerre
Spain
United States
Pizarro
America
Florida
Sherman resigns as secretary of state in 1890s style note
Secretary Sherman has written and will submit his resignation to President McKinley. The president has reportedly persuaded Day to take the post, while Sherman states his retirement stems from a wish to yield to a younger, more active leader in wartime.
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Wiliam R. Day
M’kinley
Washington
Sherman
Dudge
State Department
McKinley
Swish
Lam
Spain's Navy Stationary as War Fails to Move Fleet
New York April 26 reports say there has been no significant movement of Spanish naval units since war began. The main squadron remains at St Vincent Cape Verde, with Cadiz group idle. U S squadron blocks Cuba and可能 reinforce with Vesuvius. Flying squadron watches from Hampton Roads as Minneapolis and Columbia reach New England.
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St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
Cadiz
Temeraro
River Platte
Cuba
Vesuvius
Newport
Hampton Roads
Minneapolis
Columbia
New England
Massachusetts
Topeka
Paris
England
New Orleans
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Cape Verde
Asiatic
Hong Kong
Mirs Bay
China
Manilla
Oregon
Marietta
Spain
Riots Across Spain Reach Madrid Amid Unrest
London and New York dispatches report mass disturbances in Madrid and major Spanish towns sparked by reaction to a failed Paris capture. Authorities fear revolutionary parties and social unrest could topple the cabinet as demonstrations widen beyond patriotic fervor.
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Madrid
Commons
Paris
Spain
Charles Hall
New York
World
America
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