Quotas Assigned For States Troops Call 125000
The War Department issued a nationwide troop quota under the 125000 call. Iowa Kansas Kentucky Illinois Michigan etc receive specified regiments and batteries while Nebraska South Dakota and others supply infantry cavalry and artillery. A telegram to governors from Secretary Russell A Alger instructs muster readiness and recruitment locations.
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War Department
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National Guard
United States Service
Russell A. Alger
Secretary of War
Department
War News Kept Close Under War Department Preparations
Washington April 27 The war and navy departments prepare for incoming war news with wires run into the building and an extra force of telegraphers engaged. Precautionary measures are being taken to safeguard communications from the seat of war.
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Washington
War and Navy Departments
Seat of War
Mobilization of Nebraska Guard Begins in Lincoln
The Nebraska state guard mobilizes with the First and Third regiments arriving in Lincoln. By night 2,000 citizen soldiers are in camp as Adjutant General Berry warns of a long siege. Enthusiasm runs high with many volunteers eager to serve.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Guard of
Nebraska
Berry
South Dakota Volunteers Reorganized for Cavalry Service
Governor receives War Department notice that South Dakota will raise seven cavalry troops for state to US service. Sioux Falls groups reorganize with Attorney Kirby and Butterfield forming another troop. bankers Jewett Bros Jowett and B H Lien each pledge 1,000 to cover mobilization costs. Funds to be loaned to the state and repaid when the legislature convenes.
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Sioux Falls
Hee
Alger
South Dakota
United States Service
Kirby
Butterfield
Montrose
Germania Hall
Jewett Bros. & Jowett
B. H. Lien
Spaniards in Cuba debate annexation to United States
In Cuba many wealthy and educated Spaniards favor annexation to the United States as the war worsens Spain’s grip on Cuba weakens. The piece notes discontent with Spain’s naval efforts and argues for a US protectorate after the conflict, fearing prolonged Cuban feuds.
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Navana
Jamaica
United States
Spain
Cuba
Venezuela
Pover Ameent
Havana
War seen as unnecessary by St Joseph bishop
Bishop Burke in a cathedral sermon condemns war with Spain as unnecessary and a blot on the nation. He says mediation could have settled the dispute and credits McKinley for peace efforts while urging Catholics to fight if needed. The remarks attract criticism and cause some parishioners to leave.
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St. Joseph
Burke
United States
Spain
McKimley
United States Senate
Roosevelt to lead Cowboys in Rough Riders regiment
April 27 report says Theodore Roosevelt will raise cowboys into a Rough Riders regiment and command them in battle. The plan centers on fitting his leadership for a volunteer unit drawn from western plains and frontier communities.
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Washington
Roosevelt
President
Spain’s Cuba Memorandum Denies Cruelty Aims to Arbitration
The Times prints Spain’s April memorandum defending its aid to Cuban rebels and denying cruelty claims. It asserts innocence of Spanish officials regarding the Maine affair and offers four concessions, including arbitration and armistice, which the United States has not accepted.
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Times
Spain
Senor Guilon
United States
Junta
Cleveland
Cuba
McKinley
Woodford
Maine
Blanco
Olney
Washington
Meeting in Tremont Temple Hails Cuban Cause
Boston April 27 an enthusiastic patriotic meeting at Tremont temple featured J Monzon Aguerre the Cuban junta representative who predicted a short decisive war and criticized Spain. He argued Spain overestimated its power and warned against invasions to America citing a Spanish paper claim of 12000 troops proposed to invade Florida. The vast audience cheered.
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Boston
Mass
Tremont Temple
J. Monzon Aguerre
Spain
United States
Pinarro
America
Worida
Sherman resigns as Secretary of State in 1906 context
The article states Secretary Sherman has written and will submit his resignation to President McKinley. It notes talks with Judge Day about accepting the state secretary post and includes Sherman's quoted rationale that a younger man should lead during wartime. He denies ill health as his motive and cites a wish to make way for a more active successor.
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Willam R. Day
M’kinley
Washington
Sherman
Judge Day
Iis
State Department
McKinley
Sam
Bea
Lis
Europess
T. A.sloocum
Pine Street
New York
Baa
Spain's Navy Stationary Amid War Movements
New York April 26 The Spanish fleet shows no major moves since the war began. First squadron at St Vincent Cape Verde, second at Cadiz, Temerare at River Plate. US North Atlantic squadron blocks Cubs. Vesuvius may reinforce. Flying squadron at Hampton Roads. Minneapolis and Columbia reach New England. New cruiser Topeka and auxiliary Paris en route from England to New York. New Orleans to join Minneapolis and Columbia off New England coast. San Francisco ready for sea. next move depends on Cape Verde flotilla. Asiatic squadron at Mirs Bay near Hong Kong likely to attack Manila. Oregon and Marietta along South American coast. Reports of a submarine mine destroyer built in France may be sent to American waters.
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St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
Cadiz
Temerare
River Platte
Cubs
Vesuvius
Newport
Hampton Roads
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Columbia
New England
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England
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Cape Verde
Hong Song
Mirs Bay
China
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Oregon
Marietta
Spain
County Pozzo
France
Riots in Madrid as Spain teeters toward upheaval
London reports disturbances in Madrid sparked by denial of Paris report. Mob violence targets authorities with anti dynastic sentiment rising as revolutionaries shore up plans amid socialist and republican elements. Government worries as demonstrations threaten cabinet stability.
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Commons
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Spain
Charles Hall
New York
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