Swift Sure Blow to Invade Havana in 48 Hours
A Times dispatch from Washington reports plans for a joint land and sea strike on Havana within 48 hours of war declaration. Sampson’s fleet to attack from sea, with 150,000 troops mobilized, uniting with Cuban leaders Gomez and Garcia to drive Spaniards from the island and establish a free Cuba.
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New York
the Times
Washington
Cave
Hayana
Nubibéer
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Coumelis
Joint War and Navy Board
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Cebu
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Pinar del Rio
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War in a Week Predicted by Senator Cullom
Galesburg Illinois April 14 A letter from a Mr Cull has been received today regarding the war forecast. The text hints at a possible conclusion within a week and reflects concern over escalating tensions affecting national security and policy.
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Cullom Vna Totter
Galesburg
A M. Cull
Senator Lodge residence in Lynn seized for government use
In Lynn Massachusetts on April 14 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge’s spacious Nehant residence was taken for government purposes. It will be turned into a signal station with headquarters for coastal operations and the entire estate has been tendered to the government.
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Lynn
Mass
Henry Cabert Lodge
Massachuavtis Bay
Boston Harbor
Lodge
Senate Must Yield On Purple Recognition Effort
Washington reports nine Republican senators back the purple amendment recognizing the current Canary government’s independence. Conservatives anticipate House support for restoration, and if Davis resolution passes Senate, conservatives expect a yield. In other dispatches New York confirms armored cruisers Viscaya and Almirante Oquendo moving toward Cape Verde while Spanish mobilization continues. Albuquerque sees US troops arriving from Fort Apache and Whipple Barracks heading east. Two more Spanish armored cruisers reach Cape Verde and a Spanish torpedo flotilla remains active. Quartermaster General ordered to buy 1408 mules for transport, likely destined for St Louis and Kansas City.
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House
Senate
New York
Viscaya
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Porto Rico
Cape Verde Islands
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Senate Debates Cuban Resolution Fight Leads To War Talk
Washington April 14 conservative senators prepare to press Cuban resolutions and seek unity on the majority report for early action. Turner opens with a lengthy attack on the administration. Hoar warns against impulsive rhetoric urging a measured approach to Cuba and cites Lincoln as a cautionary example.
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Davis
Moore
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Senate
Senate Committee
Senate todelay Cuban resolutions vote until tomorrow night
Outlining debate on recognizing belligerency in Cuba, Mr Hoar disagrees with Senator Portker that recognition would aid Insurgents and empower Spaniards to search American ships. Washington April 14, the senate will not vote on Cuban resolutions before tomorrow night.
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Portker
Washington
Senate
President to veto Cuban resolutions on independence recognition
Washington April 14. The president said he will veto the Cuban resolutions if they include recognition of Cuban independence. He stated this today in a meeting with senators who called on him.
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Washington
Death traps at Havana harbor bulwark torpedoes case files reveal Weyler letter
Senate foreign relations hearing details Consul General Lee testimony on torpedo placements at Havana mouth near Moro Castle and a switchboard room in the castle. The 650 page Weyler letter volume cites telegrams and notes from London and Havana about the Maine disaster, with Lee asserting outside explosion and possible post Maine mine placement by Cuban and Spanish forces. He describes nautical patrols, electric lights outages, and reactions among Spanish officers, while outlining Cuban insurgent strategies and supplies. The report discusses armistice impact and Cuban reconcentrados, with Spanish authorities claiming limited military action since Blanco's arrival.
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Senate Committee of Foreign Relations
United States
Cuba
Maine
Lee
Havana
Moro Castle
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Palace
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Poraker
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Sigsbee
Gray
Jnet
Ledge
Frye
Gomsz
Senator Mills
Mills
Insurgente
Tsland
Pando
Bisan
Eto
Commodore Schley Moves Flying Squadron Toward Bermuda
Virginia Beach April 14 Commodore Schley ordered the flying squadron to sea at 2 30 pm. The Minneapolis fouled its anchor and spent over two hours freeing it delaying the group. The flagship lineup formed Brooklyn Massachusetts Columbia Minneapolis and Texas with Schley praising the fighters as the ships sped toward Bermuda. Brooklyn sailed with 504 men aboard four ill and ashore. If the issue is not a routine practice, a trial will be held at Bermuda.
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Virginia Beach
Cwith
Schley
Minneapolis
Cans Henry
Sehley
Columbia
Ft. Monroe
Brooklyn
Fort Monroe
Bermuda
Navy moves remain secret says Secretary Long
Washington April 14 Secretary Long announced there will be no disclosure of any naval movements at this time. The statement clarifies that no public updates will be issued on ongoing naval operations.
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Washington
Rock Island to Build Own Line From Topeka to Kansas City
Engineers from the Rock Island survey the southern Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties area for a potential line from Topeka to Kansas City. The move signals a shift away from the current lease with Union Pacific and restrictions limiting service to North Lawrence. Reports indicate three routes examined, including a northern path south of Topeka and closer to the Kansas border. The survey work occurred near Piner, Bertees Grinter, and Muncie as of last week.
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Hock Island
Union Pacific
Topeka
Kansas City
Toad
North Lawrence
Corps of Engineers
Rock
Intel Se
Leavenworth
Wyandotte
Topekin
Kanfae Cy
Piner
Bertees Grinter
Muncie
Tonpanoxte
First Kansas man seeks commission to raise force for Spain
Clad Hamilton of Gined Warer& Greed files formal application with Governor Leedy for command of a volunteer unit to fight Spain. He arrives with David Overmyer P Honebraker G Waters and Lt Gov A M Harvey to press the request. Leedy will consider after government calls for volunteers. Hamilton aims to raise a cavalry unit but will enlist in infantry if needed.
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Clad Hamilton
Gined_ Warer& Greed
Harmilton
Kansas
Spain
Lovely
David Overmyer
P. Honebraker
G. Waters
A. M. Harvey
Ar. Hamilton
Prices Tumbling on London Stock Exchange
London April 14 bears campaign on the stock exchange as prices tumble across markets. Sentiment shifts toward fear of further gold withdrawals by the United States and a rise in the Bank of England discount rate. Consols and gilt-edged securities fall, Spanish 4s drop two points, and other international securities decline in sympathy amid war scare fears.
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London
Stock Exchange
United States
Bank of England
Monopoly Held by English Cable Firms Causes Inconvenience
Buenos Ayres April 14 The monopoly held by English cable companies that block American message transmission between the United States officials in Washington Brazil and the West Indies is causing great inconvenience to American naval and commercial interests. The United States government has repeatedly urged Argentina and Brazil to remove the restrictions on American messages.
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Buenos Ayres
Magnsk Cable Companies
United States
Washington
Brazil
West Indies
Argentina
Resignation of Grace Episcopal pastor moves to Philadelphia
Winfield April 14 Rev C B Carpenter, a popular Grace Episcopal pastor, has resigned to become assistant pastor at St James Church in Philadelphia. The congregation had striven to keep him, but members regret the departure after months of consideration. Also today a large advertisement appears in this Kansas paper for Thos L Ross, veteran real estate agent in the Columbian building.
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C. B. Carpenter
Grace Episcopal Church
St. James Church
Philadelphia
Carpenter
Kansas
Thos. L. Ross
Columbian
Mr C J Prescott Dying After Lungs Hemorrhage Spreads
Mr C J Prescott is dying at his home following several serious hemorrhages of the lungs. Last night doctors warned his hours were short and the hemorrhages cannot be controlled. He fell ill about a week ago and has grown steadily worse throughout.
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C. J. Prescott
Horton Balloting Continues Into Afternoon
Horton reports April 14 balloting continues this afternoon with no change in results or status. The brief notes ongoing voting in Horton and confirms no update to tally or outcome.
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Horton
The Omaha Building Plans Approved for Exposition
The Kansas building at the Omaha exposition has its plans accepted. J. F P. Stanton prepared the design for a building about six by ten feet with a gallery and portico.
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J. F P. Stanton
A Hot Tangle Over Two Year Truce in Kansas Race
Horton Kansas reports a possible compromise between Broderick and Curtis to withdraw in alternation. The plan aims to break a deadlock at the convention with ballots continuing through the summer. Other notable candidates and maneuvers are described as rival camps seek a path to the nomination.
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Horton, Kan
Horton
Broderick
Bailey
Brode
Curtis
Washington
Brodericke
Farge
Dex
Brudl
Brodéghde
Walker
Atchis
Mom
Lelie
Jim Chisham
Jake
Chisham
A. D. Walker
Hatton
John Schelling
Hiawatha
Will Stuart
Troy
Ira Collins
Sabatha
A. J. Perry
Nortonville
Cyleland's Rule Shifts Power In Horton Convention
Horton April 14 A Kansas first district convention clash over rules pursued by Cyleland to keep influence over Brown county delegates friendly to Charlie Carta. He adopted new tactics after publican precedents failed, altering committee rulings to prevent changing delegate votes after announcement and reshaping county order to aid Brown County control and deter desertions. Brown county watchers remain ready to act, with Leland poised to leverage any break to strengthen his grip over Brown party.
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Cyleland
Horton
Kansas
Cyr Leland
Brown
Charlie Carta
Leland
Brown County
Slawe County
Curtis
Let
Babley
CB. Walker
Holton Yae
Afr
Doniphan
Lewland
Brown Party
Monotony Relieved at Shawnee County Convention
Horton reports April 14 in Topeka a convention deadlock easing as delegates and others fill the floor. Tom Anderson offers a robust repertoire with promised additions, while Rev W L Grant from Topeka delivers a notable speech amid a session with speeches by George Case JB Peairs and W R Smith of Kansas City.
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Horton
Shawnee County
Tom Anderson
W. L. Grant
Topeka
Gore
Wena George Case
JB. Peairs
George Case
W. R Smith
Kansas City
Capt Shaton’s Boom Faces Setback in Horton Race
Captain John Beacon of Atchison voices discouragement over the campaign in the first district. The situation at Horton has worsened, with continued coverage expected on page six.
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Horton
John Beacon
Atchison
Ols
Govertan
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