War Militia Reserve to Mobilize One Million Men
New York reports Gen John M today assumed command of the National Volunteer Reserve to rapidly assemble an army of one million men. A war footing plan is set with a committee including Generals Miles Alger McMahon and McConk to organize and expedite the militia’s readiness and fielding.
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New York
John M i
Ace
Schotlay
Grenville M.ier
McCook
Sia McMahon
Schottid
Congene Mt Mt
Apa
A Miles
Russell A. Alger
Washington
McConk
McMahon
Pierson
Ripsey
Wilson
Cuba Will Be Free But It Will Take a War to Make Her So
April 1 reports from Washington show House members and peace advocates awaiting news from Madrid. Republicans note the Spanish minister’s meeting with the president as a potential turning point, while others warn peace hinges on fragile negotiations. The scene reflects heightened activity in U.S. policy toward Cuba and Spain.
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Herreschoffs
Herreschof
Navy Department
Thornycroft
Mr. Herreschoft
Morris
Herreechoft Works
Newport
Cuba
Washington
Madril
Diplomacy vs Cuba Independence Sparks House Debate
A Republican member of the house foreign affairs committee criticizes an order to release concentrations and argues that ultimate Cuban independence will require war. He notes a better understanding between the president and Republicans, with radicals convinced the president will demand absolute Cuban independence.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
Cuba
Spain
Monitors Move 100 NY Naval Reservists to League Island
Orders issued by the New York naval reserves send 100 men to League Island to bring a monitor to New York. The contingent will depart at 8 30 p m.
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New York
League Island
Time of the Senate Secret Session Opens in Washington
The April session begins with Senator Lodge leading the secret proceedings in the Senate discussing the arena of controlling Danish Islam. Senator Gray opposes the move, arguing it is contrary to established principles.
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Washington
Lodge
Senate
Gray Ae
Policy Discussion on Territorial Acquisition and Caribbean Strategy
The policy of the United States to acquire territory outside its continental lines would lead to international entanglements. Senators Prye and Lodge argued that Porto Rico, not Havana, would center any war with Spain, and that possession of the Danish group would prove of inestimable advantage to the United States.
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United States
Prye
Lodge
Porto Rico
Havana
Spain
Crowninshield Called To Cabinet Meeting
Washington April 1 Captain Crowninshield chief of the navigation bureau was summoned to the cabinet meeting during deliberations. He oversees dispatch of naval vessels and tracks matters affecting naval strength. San Francisco plant of the American Biscuit Company destroyed by fire last night. Loss about 375,000, well insured. The plant had been operating on double time on government contracts.
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Navigation Bureau
Washington
Crowninshield
Cracker Trust
San Francisco
American Biscuit Company
Lews
Easter novelties in boys and children's wear at Greenwalds
Easter novelties in boys and children's clothing at Greenwalds feature handsomest line yet with low prices. New wool suits 1.00 to 1.75, Fay plaid suits 1.35, blue reefer suits 12.00, six styles from 9.00, etc. Also a new line of vests and hard to beat values. Baseball outfits included with every boys suit.
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Oxford
Greenwald
Rts
Greenw
Bakers and vendors appear in the town notices
Bread priced at 2 for 5 cents at Gem bakery and pictures 25c at Courtney's. Crittenden plans a trip to Chicago. Wall paper offered at Cromwell & Jeffers with 800 patterns and 3 cents per roll. Up to date framing and mouldings available. Dr and Mrs O A Prank visited Vidette for the Modern Woodmen event. Clifford Lutes replaces Mr White as usher at Kansas Avenue M B church. Ming Bweivss antchel! visits from Kansas. Swayee becomes the new wide reporter for the Capital, replacing Edward Strong. Bee Avenue chorus active. E E Smith, Ottawa High principal, noted. Mrs Kate F King hosted tea for Mrs Wilson and Mrs Ferron. M W of JA banquet drew 300+. Program included various performances and addresses. Rev T B Chandler gave farewell at Kansas Avenue M E church. Chandler and wife move to new home amid well wishes.
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Gem Bakery
Courtney’s
Crittenden
Chicago
Cromwell & Jeffers
O. A. Prank
Woodmen
Clifford Lutes
Mr. White
Kansas Avenue
M. B
Ming Bweivss
Antchel
Kansas
Swayee
Capital
Edward
Strong
Bee Avenue
San Asciy Reader
Sieger Soc
Smith
E. E. Smith
Ottawa High
Kate F. King
East Gordon Street
Wilson
Miss Jordan
Mr. Wilcox
Hyhes Fink
North Topéin
Job
Miss Brinknall
Ethel Curry
George Baird
Ieerees
T. B Chandler
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