Workingmen for War and Labor Voices Split
Central Labor Union of New York City backed pacifist resolutions signed by Bishop Potter Ernest Crosby and others, but defeat by nearly two to one showed strong war support. Illinois area updates note Chicago Federation of Labor urging retaliation against any foreign meddling. Also brief on newly enlisted boys aboard the monitor Nahant in New York.
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New York
Potter
Wer
Central Labor Union
Ernest H. Crosby
Wm. Dean Howells
Bolton Hall
Charles Frederick Adams
John C. Crosby
Cuba
United States
Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Nahant
Amick Cure Promised In A Lungs Disease Testimonial
A Dadeville Alabama testimonial extols Amick Chemical treatment for consumption. The writer details two years of coughing and lung hemorrhages, recalls seeing relatives die from the disease, and claims renewed strength after the remedy. An offer requests symptom and paper name for a sample treatment.
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Lee Smith
Dadeville
Ala
Young New York naval reserve shat Nahant record
The New York naval reserve gunners broke the Nahant firing record and surpassed Passaic's mark. Thousands visited the monitor to inspect its old ordnance. The crew handled the big guns swiftly with four shots in sixteen minutes, despite near turret damage and a 15 pound powder charge.
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New York Naval Reserve
Nahant
Passaic
Monitor
Frye
Nahunt
New York Naval Tec Serves
Bo Reat
Carlists in England prepare for emergency over Don Carlos
London April 15 supporters in England of Don Carlos the Spanish pretender led by the Earl of Ashburnham are actively preparing for emergency. Details are arranged to seize the propitious moment for action as Carlists believe the Spanish dynasty to be doomed and Spain will be forced to choose between republicanism and Don Carlos. They say the dynasty's only chance is a successful war against the United States, a possibility they scout.
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London
England
Don Carlos
Earl of Ashburnham
Spain
United States
Spain's coal squeeze as Havana pressure stirs western seas
A Washington dispatch notes Spain seeks fuel for its fleet at Havana and San Juan while blocking American coal to the Cape Verde islands aboard the Hampstead. Negotiations amid fuel shortages rise as Spain shifts to canary and Cape Verde points, with Britain’s coal strike complicating cash payments.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Spain
Havana
San Juan
Cape de Verde Islands
United States
Trick
St. Vincent
Cape de Verde
Hampstead
Lamberts Point
Canary Islands
Capé de Verde
England
Madrid
Madrid correspondents doubt quick Cuban peace solution
The Madrid Times correspondent reports official circles fear negotiations may stall longer than expected. Most leaders oppose American demands to end Spanish sovereignty in Cuba, deeming it incompatible with national honor and implying war could come unless a deus ex machina intervenes. Perspectives vary on European collective action and insurgent negotiations, with Woodford seeking restraint but remaining quiet.
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London
Madrid
The
Times
United States
Cuba
Mokkin- Tey
Havana
McKinley
Times Telegraphing Sunday
Europe
Spain
America
Calixto Garcia
Maximo Gomez
Quiet Sunday on the fleet at Ft. Monroe
At Ft. Monroe on April 18 Commodore Schrey’s ships had a quiet day with no activity aboard the Dayship the Columbia or the Minneapolis. The Texas and Massachusetts finished coaling and Massachusetts shifted its anchorage to avoid crowding the Minneapolis. Shore leave was denied but many sailors hosted visitors ashore and several men visited the training ship Alliance.
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Ft. Monroe
Schrey
Columbia
Minneapolis
Texas
Massachusetts
Alliance
Spain Waits for Congress Action Late This Week
London dispatch reports Madrid awaiting congressional action with expectations that any final decision will not occur until late in the week as officials monitor developments in Spain. The note suggests uncertainty and cautious optimism about movement on key policy questions.
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Congress
London
Madrid
Cuba Crisis Supposed U S Action Will Shape British Policy
The Daily Mail notes ministers await Congress actions and President McKinley’s stance. A draft speech from the Line is expected to set the tone before Wednesday. Cuban rebels watch U S moves, with annexation talks sparking possible autonomy offers. Internal issues merge into external crisis as senators and deputies arrive.
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Daily Mail
Houses
Congress
McKinley
America
United States
Cuba
Tt 1
Paris Sails for Southampton Amid War Scare Lull
The American liner Paris departed for Southampton as scheduled. Only 21 saloon passengers and about 60 in second cabin traveled, reflecting the war scare's impact. No U. S. naval officer aboard. Also includes an advertisement for Cascarets and White's Cream Vermifuge with local distributor details.
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New York
Paris
Southampton
United States Naval
Gould Bric-A-Brac at 20 Per Cent Duty Protest
New York April 18 George J Gould protested a 0 percent duty on an ewer and bowl of Limoges enamel. Amerman Patterson imported the pieces. Duveen Bros testified for the government noting the art character determines value. If upheld Gould faces about 22000 in duty. Also ad for Ballard’s Snow Liniment and Stansfield Miller’s Pharmacy.
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New York
George J. Gould
Jude Somerville
Board of Classification
Amermand Patterson
Gould
Duveen
Duveen Bros
Limoges
Avery
New York Teachers Urge Ahearn Bill After Albany Session
A delegation of New York City school teachers appeared before Governor Black on Saturday afternoon to back the Ahearn salary bill for teachers. Speakers included School Commissioner Little, Principals Conroy Ettinger Tate and Mrs HM, with Mayor Van Wyck approving the measure. Assistant Corporation Counsel Creamer also urged favorable action.
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New York
Black
Albany
New York City
Little
P. Conroy
W. P. Ettinger
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W. D. Howells
Pearce
Nottingham
Brussels
London “Times” Man
Flying
Ostrich Boas
Just
Crockery Dept
Silk Capes
Cial
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Millers Pharmacy
Sixth and
Topeka Avenue
Gould Bric-A-Brac
Ballard
Miller's Pharmacy
Union Pacific
Kansas City
Topeka
Pacif
Kansas’City
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