Congress Declares War With Spain Signed by President
In Washington on April 27 Congress formally declared war between the United States and Spain and the bill was signed by the president. The House passed the measure in a minute and forty seconds without a roll call amid a solemn mood, Speaker Reed announcing its passage as a great, decisive act. The Senate debated a proposed recognition of belligerent rights, but defeated it by fourteen.
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Congress
United States
Spain
House of Representatives
House
Reed
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Adams
Senate
Turpie Amendment Fails as Senate Declares War on Spain
In secret session the Senate after an hour and a half approved a war declaration against Spain in the same form as the House. Turpie proposed recognizing belligerent Cuban insurgents. the amendment was defeated 24 to 38. The body also passed the naval appropriation bill and the Hull army reorganization measure.
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Senate
United States
Spain
House
Turpie
Federal Service
Hull Army
President rules out new volunteer call for now
Washington April 27. It is positively stated that the president does not contemplate a call for additional volunteers for the present.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey Awaiting Instructions Before Manila Action
A Shanghai dispatch reports Admiral Dewey is ordered to await definite instructions prior to any Manila attack. The dispatch also notes Prince Henry of Prussia publicly expressing Germany's sympathy with Spain.
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London
Shanghai
Dewey
Manila
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Germany
Spain
Vesuvius Sails Toward Key West with Extra Projectiles
April 27 report says the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius, which sailed in the morning, is believed bound for Key West carrying an extra quantity of explosive projectiles. The vessel’s precise destination and status remain unconfirmed as officials assess the cargo and route.
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Key West
Newport
R. L
Vesuvius
Given By an Eminent Physician Cured a Case of Pelvic Catarrh
A twelve year pelvic catarrh case told by Mrs. Mar F Bartholomew of Saint Francisville Illinois who credits Dr Hartman and Peruna with restoring health and appetite after long illness while urging others to try the remedies and read Health and Beauty.
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Mar F. Bartholomew
St. Francisville
Ill
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
United States Asiatic Squadron Sails for Manila
London dispatch reports the US squadron from Hong Kong has sailed for Manila to attack. Three steamers bought by the government will follow with coal. Manila’s approaches are mined. Locals say Philippine priests and commercial classes favor peaceful surrender while the military intends to resist.
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London
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Manila
United States
Philippines
No Sailing Orders Yet For Flying Squadron
Washington April 25 Rumors swirled at the navy department about the flying squadron but Commodore Schley has not received sailing orders. If the plan to keep the force at Hampton Roads is dropped, the department will not change it until suitable arrangements for coast defense are provided.
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Washington
Navy Department
Schley
Hampton Roads
Ships Sail To Join The Fleet At Key West
Key West April 25. The cruiser Marblehead monitor Puritan the Algonquin and the Mangrove sailed in the afternoon to join the fleet. The only ships remaining here are the Dolphin the Terror and the Helena, all likely to move within a few hours.
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Key West
Marblehead
Dolphin
Terror
Sampson Fleet Lays Blockade Off Cuban Coast
Key West reports the United States fleet has formed a blockade line off the Cuban coast. Details indicate Admiral Sampson commands vessels as newswire confirms early steps in a potential confrontation with Cuban waters. The report notes patrols and readiness along the shoreline with ships silhouetted on the horizon.
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Key West
United States
Cuban
Troops At Chickamauga Park Increase To 3000
Cu atTanooca Tenn April 26 The number of troops at Chickamauga park was increased during the day to about 3000. Fifteen trainloads of infantry cavalry and artillery arrived and were conveyed rapidly to the park where their camping ground had already been selected. Major General Brooke has headquarters on the field located on the east slope of Lytle hill near the place where General Wilder was killed in the park’s naming battle.
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Cu atTanooca
Tenn
Chickamauga Park
Brooke
Lytle Hill
Wilder
Troops Arrive in Tampa in Major Landing
Tampa dispatch reports 3700 troops, including the Fourth, Twenty-first, Seventeenth and part of the Sixth regiments, arrived over the Plant system in the last 24 hours, bolstering forces in the city.
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Tampa
Fla
Plant
Mositz Camp Welcomes Twelve Companies Expanding to 2500
In Mositz Alabama on April 25, twelve additional companies from the Third, Nineteenth and Tenth regiments joined the prior units in camp, bringing the total strength to about 2,500 men gathered there for training.
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Mositz
Ala
Arms for General Gomez Prepared for Immediate Send
Washington April 25 reports preparations to forward 20,000 stands of arms with ammunition and equipment by transports as soon as the blockade is effective and landings can be made to aid General Gomez.
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Wasuinotoy
Weyler May Command In A Spanish Interest Accord
WasuineoTon April 25 reports a satisfactory arrangement after state department objections to joint action by the French ambassador and Austrian minister representing Spanish interests. The two officials will divide duties, with Weyler possibly taking command.
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WasuineoTon
State Department
Weyler
Ex Captain General Weyler to Return to Cuba
London reports that influential journals anticipate Weyler as Cuban commander if war resumes. A cortes member plans to propose the move, though success appears doubtful.
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Cuba
London
Madrid
Daily Telegraph
Weyler
Cortes
Diplomatic break with Spain sparks wary naval stance
The gazetted decree declares Spain breaks off relations with the United States and proclaims war. It annuls all treaties, gives U S ships 30 days to leave Spanish ports, and outlines war rules including contraband and blockades. Auxiliary cruisers only will be fitted out amid a volatile international crisis.
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Maprip
Spain
United States
Spain Adopts Privateering in Fact Says Madrid Desk
Madrid cor respondent reports Spain enacts privateering in effect though not in name. Decree reservations amount to little and cancellation of treaties with the United States alarms Americans in Cuba and property owners there. Five days are given for American vessels to depart Spanish ports as urgent orders move ships and vigorous action is expected.
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London
Madrid
The
Daily Mail
Spain
United States
Cuba
Piratesla Buena Ventura Capture Sparks Rumor Run
Maprio April 26 reports morning and evening demonstrations quelled by guards. The day centers on the Buena Ventura seizure, described as piracy ahead of hostilities or deadline lapse in the American ultimatum. Rumors spread of captives on both sides while newspapers caution against hopeful or fearful bets on foreign exchanges.
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Maprio
Blanco Sends Notice on American Fleet Approach
Maprio April 26 A cable from Captain General Blanco notes the U S squadron neared within five miles of the port Friday night then moved northward The cable also mentions a British owned cable south of Cuba aimed at being cut Key West April 26 The AP dispatch boat Dauntless arrived with the first prize of the campaign the Havana schooner Mathilde 60 tons loaded with rum The fleet stretched 8 to 10 miles from shore with several ships composing a blockade in a west to east line toward Havana and Matanzas Newsrooms doubt the U S leaders intentions and no details reach the city
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Morrocastle
United States
New York
Morro Castle
Havana
Maprio
Blanco
Cuba
Key West
Associated Press
Dauntless
Mathilde
Sampson
Mayflower
Iowa
Newport
Detroit
Marblehead
Indiana
Wilmington
Porter
Spanish Fleet Quiet at Cadiz and Cape Verde
The Navy Department in Washington reported no new information on the movements of the Spanish fleets rendezvoused at Cadiz and Cape Verde. An officer said careful reporting is essential as Spain may seek to mislead the United States.
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Washington
Navy Department
Cadiz
Cape de Verde Islands
Department
Spain
United States
Cabinet approves general budget and navy coal claim
Mapknip, April 26. The cabinet council approved the general budget. Contrary reports from New York are denied and it is stated the Spanish navy is fully supplied with coal. No official word on American vessels capture. A plebiscite is proposed.
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Mapknip
Cabinet Council
New York
Dreibund Proposes Cuban Government Referendum Plan
Lonpoy April 21 reports the dreibund the triple alliance comprising Germany Austria and Italy acting on Italy’s suggestion has proposed to the powers a plebiscite allowing Cuban residents to vote on the form of government under which they shall live.
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Driebund
Lonpoy
Dreibund
Germany
Austria
Italy
Cuba
Their Mission a Secret Cruisers Leave the Flying Squadron
Fort Monroy April 26 News reports conceal the purpose of Minneapolis and Columbia as Commodore Schley enforces censorship to keep movements secret. The actual destination and mission of the two cruisers remain undisclosed, known only to the navy department and ship commanders.
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Minneapolis
Columbia
Fort Monroy
Schley
Flying Squadron
Navy Department
The Blockade Binding Declared by U S Diplomats
Wasa Hinoton April 26 reports that members of the diplomatic corps affirm the United States has an unquestioned right to declare a blockade. With this conceded, foreign powers are expected to accept it as binding.
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Wasa Hinoton
Diplomatic Corps
United States
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