Shawneetown Flood Claims Massive Loss of Life
Reports from Illinois and surrounding cities describe a levee breach at Shawneetown on the Ohio River causing a devastating flood. Estimates of drowned range from hundreds to thousands as residents seek aid amid complete darkness and ruin. River traffic disrupted and relief trains struggle with washouts while officials appeal for assistance.
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Mayor Seeks Immediate Relief After Shawneetown Flood
Mayor D M Carney of Carmi appeals for tents clothing and burial caskets after a levee breach. Governor Tanner confirms a catastrophic flood with 400 believed drowned and widespread destruction. Re devolved relief plans include 300 blankets and 1 200 rafts as a train departs to aid 1 000 people. Sheriff Galloway's family reportedly wiped out in the flood.
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Pause in Hostilities Hinted by Sagasta Message
The President hourly expects a message from Sagasta proposing a cessation of hostilities. Representative Quesada of the Cuban Junta says insurgents will never consent to an armistice and will not stop fighting until independence is recognized. The battleship Oregon reaches Cal-Jao today.
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Securities Advance Across Markets in War News
Across Washington London Paris Callao and Vatican reports investors push Spanish and American securities higher as tension amid Cuban war shows no final peace. President McKinley denies papal mediation and says no U S government offer or knowledge of Rome’s role while Spain floats armistice terms.
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His Stand on Policy to Congress Wednesday
The President will send a message to Congress on Wednesday outlining a policy likely to favor independence and probable intervention. In the House, Mr. Grout introduces a resolution recognizing the republic and proposing aid.
President to push policy on Cuba after White House talks
Washington reports a leading congressman says after a close White House conference the message will reach Congress by Wednesday. The President has a firm, determined attitude and intends to carry out the policy to the letter, including recognizing Cuba.
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Shawneetown Flood Disaster Relates Mass Drowning Report
Dispatches describe Shawneetown engulfed by a northern levee breach. Reports from Mayor Carney and Governor Tanner cite about 100 dead, with Sheriff Galloway’s family missing. Evacuation under way as Evansville boats bring relief. calls for aid span Springfield and Washington.
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Orado sails for Spain as Andaz may push intervention
April 4 The Orado sails for Fer to Spain leaving the Andaz behind replica Queenstown in this report The Andaz Independence may go further and propose intervention The policy will be disclosed in an official action Washington April 4 Mr Grout introduces a joint resolution recognizing Cuba as free and independent with funds for non combatant relief and agriculture supplies The Senate foreign relations committee resumes and prepares a vigorous report supporting intervention and Maine disaster conclusions
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Mediation Talks Begin On Suspected American-Spanish Issue
Washington reports that major European powers have begun exchanging notes on mediating the dispute between the United States and Spain. Embassies in Washington say no concrete decisions have been received, while Paris confirms earnest efforts to reach a compromise between the two nations.
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Debates Over President Message Delay and War Powers
Washington April 4 reports show Democratic members pressing to know when the president will send a crucial message on Cuban questions and war powers. The committee splits on form and timing while discussions about emergency measures and fortifications on private property unfold as leaders seek a unified report ready for reading.
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