Intervention Postponed Amid War Debt of Cuba and Maine Allegations
A late 19th century report describes planned U S congressional handling of a naval board finding on the Maine explosion. It notes President intends to take Congress into confidence before any decisive action and discusses Cuban Congress opposition and potential intervening plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Congress
Board of Inquiry
Tle
Stumpson
Lowrd
Lavac
Ix Atleiairireles
Olivia
Bess
Governor's
Axl MePher
Ules Tanta
Asin
Seclion
Pressure from European bankers over Maine crisis
Washington dispatches report immense pressure from Rathfelds and other banking syndicates to force a peace settlement after the Maine disaster. They claim a shots exchange could trigger war among great powers, but McKinley reportedly refuses to yield. Mark Mann a travels to New York to inform bankers the president will not concede on peace terms and war would require Spain backing down and its documents surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Rathfilds
Europe
Maine
Spain
Unites States
Mark Manna
New York
Ubss
Madrid
Jcint
America
Oregon Going South to Strategic Position
Washington March 15 With a view of attaining a strategic position the battleship Oregon is reported moving southward from San Francisco toward the Pacific coast. The dispatch notes the fleet’s intent to project power and influence in the region as part of broader naval maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aranné
Horn
U Stared
Washington
Long Har
Econmorore
Oresonta Verdist
Soulhward
San Francisco
Spain Says Cuba Settlement Possible Under Cuban Independence
Washington reports indicate Spain may cede Cuba while preserving Spanish sovereignty in form. A secret Spanish emissary pressed the White House to mediate with the insurgents as the U S offered to aid a peaceful settlement. The plan envisages Cuban self rule with the Spanish flag flying and allegiance recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Cuba
Ated
Madrid
White House
Puane
Sagasta Mini
Aname
Emis
Saa
Proctor Advises Interference on Cuban Crisis
Vermont Senator Proctor signals possible support for U S recognition of Cuban independence as the best path to peace. He reports being mindful of the immense misery in Cuba and plans to meet with the president to discuss the next steps. Proctor’s stance reflects the delicate White House relationship and the political calculus ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Immeditee Recopmitiqn
Cubuls Midependuyes
St. Louis
Washington
obe-Demw
Proctor
Congress
Gut
Romttor Proctor
United States
Cub
Vroctar
Mont
Eng
Reed
Mckinley
Nator Proctor
Hanna
Senate
Las
Praefox
Senator Mason Challenged to Sword Duel by Spanish Editor
In Washington on March 46 Senator Mason received a challenge from the editor of the Syunis paper KU Carda the Marquis de Alta Villa signing the document. The duel proposal is for swords and follows a column of personal abuse calling Mason an ignoble Yankee and asserting he would resent a slap. Mason plans to meet the Marquis before deciding to accept, noting the weapons are unnamed in the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alinois
Washington
Maeson
Syunis
KU Carda
Marquis de Alta Villa
Mason
Legislative needs discussed for Navy recruiting and ships
Secretary Long and Navy bureau chiefs testified before the House appropriations committee on manpower needs to crew the new warships Admiral Adrouall and Atanonas. Captain Hewitt arranged terms for transporting recruits to the seaboard and moving sailors between ports as ships are delivered from Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry
Washington
Long
Crowninshield
Melville
Navy Department
Ge Appropriations Committee
House
Hewitt
The
Aay
Seaboard
Wen
Atanaonas
Adrouall
Brazil
Atlantic
England
Activity at Sandy Hook Amid Wartime Guard Orders
In New Jersey during March many workers and engineers rush to finish fortifications at Sandy Hook as artillery companies from Fort Wadsworth, Fort Hamilton, and Fort Slocum deploy. Wives return home as orders require all women and boys over 16 to leave the Hook. guards patrol the beach and guard house near the trestle to deter any landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edeera
New York
Jikovers
Alsowtt
Vort Wadsworth
Fars Hamilton
Slocum
Andy Tlook
Atlanticighlands
Spanish Squadron Sails Ahead of U S Gearships
Reports say a Spanish squadron departs Cadiz heading southwest while American gunboats Hel Byneroty Way Liston leave for unknown duty. The movements suggest possible cross Atlantic pursuit with U S ships Elena and Byncroft potentially following.
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Liston
Cadiz
Pats Tica
United States
Elena
Byncroft
Tisbani
Uancraft
Helens
Atlantic
Board aims to secure auxiliary cruisers for war
March 18 in New York the board of auxiliary cruisers of the United States Navy met to plan acquiring merchant ships for wartime use. Members said they can secure vessels on both coasts from ocean going tugs to fleet of cruisers similar to the American war ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila
New York
Board of Auxiliary Crutisers
United States Navy
Americion
Great Floods Swamp Ontario Rivers Submerge Cities
Dispatches from western Ontario report the Grand and Thames rivers overflowing and causing serious valley damage. London Brantford and Galt are submerged five to seven feet, leaving about 100 people homeless in London.
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Grand and
Thiames
Toroxito
Ontario
Grand
The Voice Turns on Cornell in Prohibition Scrutiny
The Voice, a national prohibition group, denounces Cornell University and its faculty and students in Ithaca New York. It claims Cornell leaders and prominent figures support a liberal attitude and threatens legal action seeking damages.
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Prohibition
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Yale
Cual
Erie
Eva
Yirlh
Princeton J
Corpell
Voice
Ald Yawn
Gawe Club
Caltatlie
Own
Gawa Club
Ali- Wes
Derelict Vessel Clash Over Piracy Claim
The Canadian ship Canada towed the captured bark Camda to Tuneau after a clash with the Coleman. Captain Piper and engineers faced guns and boarding attempts as both crews claimed piracy and a rescue of the Camda’s crew.
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Capeain
Rengrns
Marel Hethe Stesm
Australia
Byea
Cote Sra
Camda
Lan Ext- Pui
Saul
Junean
Ucida
Ecuw
Piper
Coleman
Canada
Pyr
Peper
Daniels
Ws Prize
Colemman
Tuneau
Sanassa
Cnada
Ue Canada
Iin
High Sea
Cabada
Eleven Die In Lodging House Fire On Bowery
Fire swept through Gowery Mission Sandyine House at 105 Bowery in March leaving eleven dead. Rescue crews recovered charred remains and identified John Foran of Stapleton and William McDunrote of Brooklyn among the victims. Cause suspected to be a lit coal or lamp dropped among papers. police continue investigations as the building's registry offers little help.
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Gowery Mission Sandyine House
Bower
Funur
HCO
Honee
Fife
Doln BK. Wybuen
Jonguse Wes
John Foren
Stapleton
Staten Island
MeDeroute
Frank O'flourke
Philadelph
Willing Sellen
John Foran
Staten Taland
Nm McDuinrote
Brooklyn
Bowery Rodgers
Threatening Letters Target Judge Woodward in 1898
A series of threats to Judge Woodward from a secret organization are revealed in letters dated February 20 1898 from Elmira. The notices warn of harm unless impartial, accusing Sheriff Martin deputies and Lattimer men of malfeasance and promising deadly consequences for noncompliance. A Mahony City Pennsylvania writer pleads for officials amid alleged Molly Maguire ties.
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Mennethy
Hattimer Tris
Vitinuse de Pubs
Elmira
Woodward
Agapathy
Sheviil Martin
Mahony City
Martin
Detectiven
Testimony on Investments Driving U S Interest in Cuba
A March New York dispatch reports that English and French capitalists foresee intervention in Cuba, aiding stability and protecting investments. European financiers, including Germans, see peace or intervention as means to unfreeze profits, with railroads and utilities poised under potential government actions.
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New York
Trimne
United States
Melcindes
Tie Vailrosdt
Cuba
Unite Am Bes
Spain
Lie
le Iterprises
Bordens
Ghody- Lu
Tes
Bernabe Presented To McKinley In Madrid Meeting
March 15 1898 Spanish minister Bernabe presented to President McKinley by Secretary Sherman ceremony described as cordial and major aim to strengthen friendly relations. Madrid dispatch notes the United States seeks peace and avoids war amid Maine explosion dispute.
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Presing Menley
Cordial Marie Washington
Poloy Bernu
McKinley
Sherman
Rudy
United State
Bermade
United States
Spain
Krueger Threatens Judge Over South African Case
A distorted report claims President Kreuger pressured a high court decision in Witwood. An American named Grown allegedly faced influence while awaiting judgment. The piece describes escalating tension and a dramatic response from officials.
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Drangynal
Bam
South African Republic
Kreuger
Addive
Ong’ . Grown
Tevisra
Witfoo- Asia
Wars Praweedii
Governor Warns Leg lawmakers on Tax Proposals
Detroit March 1 The governor issues a proclamation urging legislators to consider tax measures aimed at road funding during the extra session. He warns state officials against accepting kickbacks or bribes under threat of fines and vows enforcement.
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Detroit
Tingrse
Gutle
Snck
Mayunwat
Pensions for Veterans and Postmaster Change Noted
A list shows veterans receiving pensions with varying amounts from $4 to $13 and widows also listed with payments. a separate notice states Grant Brederick Lank was appointed postmaster at Franklin Tse County, Ha, while G Vort sr removed.
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ye—Himnon Vanderrart
Georo T
Suttes
Trem
Spawlding
Onelt Wiles
Muneatinen
Taration
Increasii
Letter
Waleoloo
Tnerease
Nathaniel’ Pyles
Mystic
Alin Sweeting
Widows” Moore
William & Mekielland
Yorktown
Dako
Michael John Lenatra
Grant Brederick Lank
Tranklin
Tse County
G. Vort Sr
Spanish Paper Hints at Delayed War Mobilization
The article notes a cautious tone from a Spanish paper dated March 15 about ongoing preparations for war. It mentions merchant ships that could impact American commerce and suggests time remains to arrange private efforts, while referencing guerrilla warfare and lingering Napoleonic echoes.
Fought to Save Their Ouifhs Blondikers Robhat
Freighted report describes a violent incident during a fire at Wacoma on March ten passengers escaping amid looting and gun violence as bystanders struggled to intervene.
Kansas City Fire Horses Break Speed Record in 19th Century Run
A London journal noted Kansas City fire horses in harness racing from the engine house to the fire base. The team calculated a distance of about 2 154 feet and achieved a striking time of one minute and thirty seconds, showcasing early fire service speed and readiness.
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Nicholas
George C. Hale
Hate
Quick Horse
Leary M. Stankey
Uney
Ken City
Loudon
Iule
Haglind
Hhe International ‘Fire Tournaiment
Mae
Anne Workings
London
Kansas City
Toe
Dan
Harnegee
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