Immense U S War Provisions Order For Navy Yard Output
Government places a massive order for provisions with Kansas City firms to run day and night. About 5,000,000 pounds of canned meat to be shipped to Brooklyn navy yard. Railroads give priority to government cargo as war tensions rise and dispatches move to meet urgent needs.
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Chicago
Libbey, McNella Libby
United States
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Schwarschild & Sulzberger Company
Kansas City
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Two Master Schooner Founders Near Nantucket. One Survivor
A large two masted schooner foundered about 12 miles southeast of the Fankaty lighthouse during the night. An underwriters agent sent aid this morning and the boat returned this afternoon with one survivor who was taken from the brig. The sailor is partly paralyzed and cannot give clear details of the disaster. he is thought to be the only survivor. The topmast is abeam water. Immense crowds cheered at Havana as the Viscaya and Almirante Oquendo left harbor with Rear Admiral Lyle Pastor Landerus aboard.
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Fankaty Lighthouse
Havana
Bayana
Apr
Viecaya
Almirante
Lyle Pastor Landerus
Admiral Navarro
Viscaya Almirante
War News Moves Toward Cuban Independence War
Washington reports indicate the foreign relations committees lean toward recognizing Cuba's independence and endorsing armed intervention if needed. Maine incident is to be cited as a cause for possible war, with debate over war versus recognition ongoing among lawmakers and the White House.
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Full
State Committee On Foreign Relations
Cuba
Davis
White House
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Foraker
Maine
Spain
Frye
Spain Squirm s Tries to Make Cuban Junta Responsible
Washington April 2 The Spanish minister Senor Polio released a statement claiming the Cuban junta bears responsibility for a Maine disaster. He cited actions after a court inquiry report and an affidavit allegedly created by a man named Forty Bone.
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Maine
Washington
Senor Polio
New York
United States
Bone
affidavit ties ex dipsives to Cuba inquiry
A Spanish consul general inquiry reviews an affidavit about ex dipsives linked to Cuba and possible Spanish responsibility in the Maine affair. The document was forwarded to the Spanish minister and may be presented before Senate foreign affairs panels. The affidavit does not confirm sales of ex dipsives to Cuba.
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New York
Senate Committees On Foreign Affairs
Maine
Spain
READY FOR FLIGHT Berlin reports Spanish royal fears
Berlin outlines Spanish royal family anxiety over U S Spain tensions. Carlist activity grows and a pronounced move by Gen Weyler and the military party is feared. Royal castles prepare for action as Alfonso II is to be moved to Sanlucar de Barrameda where a yacht awaits. European power intervention pleas to the queen remain unsatisfactory.
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Madrid
Herr von Sedowitz
Foreign Office
United States
Spain
Royal Familly
Woodford Recall Denial Draws Washington Response
In Washington on April 2 Senator Doyle said he was not aware of any recall of Minister Woodford at Madrid. He implied he would have been informed if such action had occurred. Secretary Alger also denied reports of any recall and said he had never heard of it.
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Keane
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Callao
Peru
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Oitteiais
Pacific
Sumpaon
Key West
Washington
Woodford
Madrid
Doyle
Alger
Torpedo Flotilla Moves From Porto Rico to Africa
Washington April 2 The Associated Press reports the Spanish torpedo flotilla is at the Cape Verde islands off West Africa instead of Porto Rico. Navy officials concede they have no information of their whereabouts. Experts say the voyage could take at least 10 to 12 days at best.
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Washington
Associated Press
Cape Deverde Islands
Africa
Porto Rico
Navy Department
Iselands
TO MEET THE FLOTILLA IN KEY WEST
A Havana to Key West dispatch reports the Vicaya and the Almirante Oquendo sailing from Havana. Captain Sampson of the Associated Press showed interest and asked for more details. The fleet is believed to be heading to meet the Spanish torpedo flotilla as a strict harbor patrol continues with Cincinnati and two torpedo boats present. The Italian training ship Amerigo Vespucci sailed yesterday for Washington.
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Key West
Vicaya
Havana
Sampson Ty
Associated Press
Sampson
Cincinnati
Amerigo Vespucci
Washington
Germany seeks indemnity after Cuban affair move
Berlin reports Germany plans strong action to obtain indemnity in the Connamaba case. The Spanish ambassador was notified that the warship Geler has been ordered to Cuba to punish insurgents blamed for burning a German sugar refinery and killing four. Germany demands compensation if Spain does not promptly punish offenders.
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Connamaba
Geler
Cuba
Spain
War risk rates surge as ships face Spain tensions
War risks rose to the highest level recorded since Spain tensions rattled shippers. American ships to East South America and West Indies were insured at three percent for early sailings, with Cuba-bound voyages at five percent. Next week rates could double, while steamers carried lower rates but underwriters remained cautious about war business.
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New York
Spain
South America
Cuba
Sitting Bull's Veterans Offer to Fight Spain
Six hundred Sioux Indians from Pine Ridge agency tender their services to Governor Lee to reinforce the state militia. They express willingness to go to war against Spain if permitted to fight. Many participated with Sitting Bull at the Custer massacre.
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Spain
Sioux Falls
Pine Ridge Agency
Lee
Mitia
Sitting Bull
General Custer
Seventh Cavalry
All News Agents Informed Of Next Week Supply Increase
Notice directs news agents to prepare for an increased regular supply starting Monday and the following week. It requires that all telegraphic office payments be prepaid and urges submission of orders to reach the State Journal early Monday morning.
War fears as Spain teeters over Cuba crisis
United States faces a looming war as Spain debates selling Cuba and Europe seeks to avoid direct negotiations with insurgents. Madrid sources say monarchists fear conflict but expect naval and privateering efforts to pressure Washington. Secretary Gage and Senator Frye discussed timing of a presidential message in Washington. European markets show weakness as Spanish 4s slip in London and Paris.
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London
Tw Stock Exchange
Paris
Spain would not accept Cuba independence for indemnity
A statement denounces a circulating belief that Spain would trade Cuba's independence for indemnity in US negotiations. It asserts no such proposal has been made to Madrid and that Spain would reject any plan mentioning independence, clarifying there is bipartisan opposition among Spanish leaders.
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Spain
United States
Cuba
McKinley
Wall Street
Washington predicts a satisfactory message to rally Republicans
A prominent House member reports the president will issue a message that Republicans and the nation will approve, with few exceptions, praising Griggs handling of facts. The Maine affair likely won’t be mentioned, seen by Republicans as a missed war trigger. Representative Mull predicts the outcome as inevitable.
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Washington
House
Griggs
Maine
Representative Mull
McKinley weighs Cuba crisis message to Congress
Washington April 2 President McKinley began preparing a momentous message to Congress expected for Monday or Tuesday. Advisors urge immediate Cuban independence and intervention to end the horror. Cabinet and lawmakers pressed for swift action as the president held private talks and received briefings on army readiness and war footing.
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Lnes
America
Cuba
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White House
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Abner McKinley
New York
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Lacey
Iowa
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Frye
Maine
Wolcott
Colorado
Elkins
West Virginia
Spooner
Wisconsin
Gear
Hull
Friendly to Spain France and Russia Seek Peaceful Help
Madrid dispatch reports in London that diplomatic circles see a critical crisis as concessions from either side are hard to sell. Imparcial notes European powers’ favorable stance toward Spain, aided by closer ties between the United States and England. El Liberal urges Spain to rely on its own strength while ministers hold some hope McKinley may hesitate. The Vienna Telegraph predicts mediation delays and questions Spain’s ability to secure a naval victory if war comes. Madrid reports Spain will not surrender Cuba without costly resistance.
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Russia
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the Standard
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England
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Cuba
Washington
Aba
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Daily Telegraph
Zola Sentence Quashed by Court of Cassation
Paris April 2 The court of cassation quashed a year in prison and 3000 franc fine against Emile Zola for charges in L Aurore about Esterhazy court martial. No new trial ordered. cassation faults that the complaint should have been lodged by the court martial president, not the minister of war.
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Court of Cassation
Emile Zola
Aurore
Esterhazy
M. Zola
State Journal to bulletin news on front windows
The State Journal does not plan a Sunday evening edition but will keep Associated Press wires manned all day tomorrow. Any important news will be promptly bulletin ed on the front windows of the building for readers.
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State Journal
Associated Press
Tug Ignored Signals as Warship Fired Across Bow
Key West April 2 A tug attempted to pass the flagship New York too closely and did not answer signals. A four pound shot was fired across the tug's bows causing a severe fright aboard. After investigation the tug was allowed to proceed into the harbor noting extraordinary fleet alertness.
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Key West
New York
Rising in Zambales Suppressed as Troops Kill Thousands
A Herald dispatch from Ong Kong reports the Coronas rising in Zambales was subdued. Troops killed thousands of Indians including women and children. In Manila a rebel meeting was surprised by civil guards who killed 12 indoors and captured 60 prisoners. All prisoners were shot the same day. Six guards wounded and two killed. Alarm subsides.
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The
Herald
Ong Kong
Zambales
Manila
Spain prepares to let go in Cuba
New York reports from Havana that Spain aims for a nominal sovereignty scheme with U S support, but Cuban insurgents reject it. Indifferent to US endorsement, the goal remains independence, with a six day response window to Gomez. Spanish circles discuss ceding control via indemnity, though sums are higher than expected.
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New York
Spain
Cuba
Havana
the Tribune
Bianco
United States
Gomez
Pope Not Heard From on Madrid Peace Efforts
Washington April 2 reports say the Pope has not been heard from regarding interference in Madrid peace talks. Martinelli has received no instructions and taken no action in this line.
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Washington
Martinelli
Missoula Post Closes as Sth Infantry Deploys to Gulf
Washington April 2 army orders move the Sth infantry to the Gulf department resulting in the discontinuance of the Fort Missouri post. Portable property at the fort will be distributed to other posts in the department.
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Sth
Und Department of the Gulf
Fort Missouri
Sfont
2 000 000 MEN Idea Means Quick War Says Grosvenor
General Grosvenor advocates mobilizing 2 000 000 troops to make war short and decisive if needed. Congress debates war timing with Spain and government strategy. Public sentiment splits between aversion to intervention and push for recognition by force. Grosvenor’s Ohio leadership frames the debate as urgent.
France offers good offices to aid peace efforts
A Washington dispatch says France offered its good offices to help negotiate peace but the United States declined. The Paris envoy sent a telegram with France’s friendly intent and willingness to assist, while the State Department noted that such good offices would not guarantee concrete results.
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Chicago
iBall Times Herald
Washington, D. C
France
Ita
United States
Ambassador Point
State Department
Governor Leedy Probes Changes by State Mine Inspector
Governor Leedy spends Friday in Pittsburg Crawford County meeting miners and officials amid a secret conference with union leaders at the Sons of Hermann club. Two miners press demands against McGrath for inefficiency and mine failures as the governor prepares to act.
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Crawfor Coun
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Sons of Hermann
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