Quota totals set for states troops in 1917 call
The War Department lists state quotas for the 125 000 men call, naming infan tries, cavalry, and batteries for each state and territory. It directs use of state militias where possible and asks governors to report equipment and muster readiness. A telegram from Secretary of War Russell A. Alger accompanies the list.
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Washington
War Department
Mahoane
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Ilinois
Indiana
Towa
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
District of Columbia
North Dakota
South Dakota
Idaho
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
National Guard
United States Service
Russell A. Alper
Secretary of War
Department
War News Tightens at Capital as Relay Lines Go Up
Washington April 27 The war and navy departments prepare for incoming news from the seat of war. Wires are being run into the buildings and an extra force of telegraphers has been engaged. Precautionary measures are being made to handle dispatches.
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Washington
War and Navy Departments
Seat of War
Nebraska Guard Mobilizes in Lincoln Today
Nebraska mobilizes its state guard with the First and Third regiments arriving in Lincoln. By night 2,000 citizen soldiers are expected in camp. Adjutant General Berry warns of a long siege, with guard units full and many volunteers eager to see service.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Guard of
Nebraska
Berry
South Dakota Volunteers Reorganized for Cavalry Service
Governor Lee learns South Dakota will provide seven troops of cavalry for the Union Army. Sioux Falls groups mobilize including Company BL reorganizing as cavalry. bankers pledge funds to cover mobilization costs to avoid a special legislature session.
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Sioux Falls
Lee
Alger
South Dakota
United States Service
Kirby
Butterfield
Montrose
Germania Hall
Jewett Bros. & Jewett
Bi. H. Liew
Spaniards Debate Annexation as Cuba War Unfolds
Travana Jamaica April 27 Spaniards across Cuba express loyalty yet wealthier and educated locals lean toward annexation by the United States. Observers fear Spain may abandon Cuba amid U S pressure and consider a US protectorate as the island endures conflict and political upheaval.
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Travana
Jamaica
United States
Spain
Cuba
Venezuela
Havana
Bishop Burke Opposes War With Spain in Pope Mediation Plea
In St. Joseph Missouri on April 27 Bishop Burke urged that war with Spain was unnecessary. He said mediation by the pope could have settled the dispute, praised McKinley for seeking peace, and warned of international complications. Catholic critics and some parishioners left during the sermon.
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Burke
St. Joseph
United States
Spain
McNinley
United States Senate
Roosevelt to Lead Rough Riders Regiment
Roosevelt will form a Rough Riders regiment from cowboys raised by himself to fight in battle. Washington observers report the plan as a bold mobilization led by the former president.
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Rough Riders
Lexadhem
Washington
Roosevelt
Dr. LW
Spain Demands Arbitration Over Maine Incident In Cuba Policy
The Times reports Spain's memorandum to the powers dated April 18 argues U S support for Cuban rebels and Maine inquiry objections. It asserts Spain's innocence, outlines four concessions offered, and notes U S rejection while predicting racial tensions if Spain yields.
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London
the Times
Spain
Senor Gullen
United States
Junta
Cleveland
Cuba
McKinley
Woodford
Maine
Blanco
America
Olney
Washington
Mr. Olmey
Enthusiastic Boston meeting backs Cuban cause
In Tremont temple J Monzon Aguerre of the Cuban junta predicted a short decisive war with Spain. He argued American strength and cited a Spanish report requesting to invade Florida with 12 000 men, reflecting anti Spanish sentiment in Boston.
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Boston
Mass
Tremont Temple
J. Monzon Aguerre
Spain
United States
Pizarro
America
Florida
Sherman resignation announced as Sherman prepares to hand in papers
President McKinley has obtained Sherman’s resignation and convinced Wedge Day to accept the secretary of state post. Sherman says his retirement stems from wanting a younger man to lead during wartime, noting no ill will with the president and few illnesses in service.
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Willam R. Day
M’kinley
Washington
Sherman
Wedge
State Department
McKinley
Tewish
A. Slocum
M. C
T. A. Slocum
Pine Street
New York
Uip
Bea
Spain's Navy Stationary Amid War Rumors
New York readers hear that Spain's first squadron stays at St Vincent while the second remains at Cadiz and the Temeraro torpedo boat does not leave the River Plate. The U S North Atlantic squadron blocks Cuba and may be joined by the Vesuvius. The flying squadron watches St Vincent from Hampton Roads and Minneapo lis and Columbia patrol the New England coast.
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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
Hong Kong
Mirs Bay
China
Manilla
Oregon
Marietta
Spain
Count Pozzo
France
Riots in Madrid Spread Across Spain
April dispatches from London and New York report widespread mob action in Madrid and many Spanish cities. Authorities fear a revolutionary turn as protests grow and political agitators push anti dynasty sentiment while the government worries over potential upheaval beyond the seas.
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London
Auimors
Madrid
Commons
Paris
Canard
Spain
Charles Ifall
New York
America
Coupon Tickets For All Point And Baggage Identified
Coupon tickets issued for travel to all points with baggage checked through to destination. Money saved by avoiding transfer and crane. Write or call for information desired. C. W. Jacera, Agent C. M. & St. Ry.
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C. W. Jacera
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