OUR BRAVE BOYS. Company M Ready to Face War
A Springfield era story describes Company M in anxious readiness for action in the Spanish War. Officers and men trained daily in tactics, drills, and officer schools led by Lieut Smith OSA. The unit, about 85 strong, expects to recruit to a full war footing within hours of orders and promises rapid mobilization. Capt Towers notes limited pay but high eagerness to go to the front, with plans to equip and march quickly if called. A roster lists Company M officers and sergeants as prepared for duty.
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KNG
Rompety
Towers
Ms. K. SG
Baxigus
Ger Wi Gomesom
Fort Ruler
Tady LU
Frank
N. G
Cmpany
Levu
Smith
Cam
Mt. G
Iain
J. 2. Towers
Taeutengut
J. Prank
EE. Huddieson
Seraemth
Ej, Sullivan
Sereeant
JU. Beoming
Hucht
Nurth
J. W. Kershner
Ith
Chas. Woolworth
Jermasier
L. R. Lane
B Batley
Jeenmt
Batty
Hind
F. H. Huckins
Sherbishn
Sea
J. C
Leaders Work to Form Captain Phillips Battery as Call Draws Near
A meeting of Capt Phillips new battery was held with plans to enlist more men. Capt Phillips notes some candidates may fail the physical. Hamilton is actively recruiting in multiple counties. he may receive a commission from Governor Leedy. Leedy expects a proclamation calling for volunteers soon as McKinley’s word arrives. Kansas mobilizes its able bodied men for the war effort.
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Capt. Philips
Phillips
Myst
Clad Hamilton
Tinley
Leedy
Hamilton
Topeka
Kansas
Levdy
Volinecra
Isle
Cuban parade in Key West honors McKinley and U S
American airs reports a Cuban crowd in Key West marching through principal streets led by a brass band. Torch bearing marchers sang Viva for the United States while tributes to Andrew Jackson, General Grant and President McKinley rang through. The rear procession featured the better class in carriages and a Cuban club meeting addressed by Junta leader J D Foye among others.
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Key West
Witch
Spain
United States
Foresti
Andrew Jackson
Grant
McKinley
Cte
Cluh
J.D. Foye
Focal Junta
Naval Officers Predict Spanish Fleet Strike Near New York
An unnamed naval officer near Admiral Bunce predicts Spain will strike unexpectedly outside Cuban waters. He cites four battleships and three cruisers, arguing a surprise assault could threaten the Asiatic squadron and force a dramatic clash near the Atlantic coast, while American ships move toward the Philippines.
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New York
Admiral Bunce
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Lam
Cuban
Athentic
Aytieh
Visenya
Oquede
Cardinal Cisneros
Olyaspia
Baltuipe
Rachel Lpntin
Concordal Petrel
Cruivers
Holland a Success Submarine Boat Tested in New York
The Holland submarine boat underwent official testing in New York under a main board of inspecting officers and proved an undoubted success. The trial occurred on April 21 with strong demonstrations of its capabilities and potential for naval use.
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New York
Holland
Mayn
MISS BARTON TO RETURN
The Central Cuban Relief committee chartered the steamship State of Texas to carry relief to Cuban women and children. Loading should finish for a Saturday departure, with delivery to the American Red Cross at Key West for orders. Doctors Hubbell and W Egan likely sail, others to follow if possible.
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New York
Central Cuban Relief Committee
Texas
Mullnry One
Cuba
Ai Sea
Bbe
American National Red Cross
Key West
United States
Red Cross
J. & Hubbell
General Eld
W. Egan
Sone As Kesmareiba
Jelsinkese bin
Miss Barton
oSene
Staf
War Revenue Bill Aims To Tax Tea Coffee
Washington April 1 republicans in the wars and means committee expect to complete the war revenue measure for submission to the full committee by tomorrow or Saturday. The debate focuses on taxing tea and coffee with proposals for a 10 cent tax on tea and 2 cents on coffee. Opposition grows. some amendments have been offered and the tea tax plan may be abandoned.
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Washington
Wars and Means Committee
Highet
Railroad ticket tax proposal aims at long trips
A plan would levy licenses on railroad and sleeping car tickets for trips over 100 miles. Officials estimate potential revenue ranging from 20 to 25 million dollars, indicating a major fiscal source if enacted.
New York Stocks Hold Firm Amid World War Market Mood
In New York on April 21 the stock market showed firm resistance despite global weakness. The decline was slight and markets recovered after rumors that Spain’s ultimatum might be extended to Monday. American securities remained steadier than Spainish issues amid the day’s trading.
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New York
Nome
Spain
Gresham May Fail to Pass Canadian Canals
Chicago April 21. The United States may lose three first class revenue cutters on the lakes as they are ordered to join the Atlantic squadron. The cutter Gresham faces an impossible passage through the Canadian canals without Canadian permission. Hostilities seem likely before it can pass and the Canadian government is expected to object due to neutrality laws. The Gresham must be cut in two to pass lower canals and reassembled at Montreal neutral port.
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Chicago
United States
Lakes
Gresham
Atlantic
Montreal
Dominion
Miles to Inspect As Troops Move South for Inspection
General Miles and staff will tour the mobilized army forces as infantry cavalry and light artillery units reach designated southern points. Telegraph reports show many segments have already arrived within two days travel and officials hope the full mobilization and discipline will be established during the inspection tour beginning later in the week.
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Washington
Apra
Anjuuunt Genera Corbin
Miles Ams
University of Wyoming to confer degrees on enlisting students
A Wyoming university resolution directs that any member of the class of 1898 who enlists in the army or a female classmate who offers hospital services receive their degree immediately on enlistment without additional college work.
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Denver
Larami
Wyoming
University of Wyoming
Spaniards in Mexico praised for Cuban relief effort
Havana reports Diaro de la Marina editorial lauding Spaniards in Mexico who reportedly raised about 100000 by subscription for Cuban relief. It notes no fear of misery in war due to government measures and patriotic Spaniards. Union Constitutional also commends Spain for its stance against American insults.
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Havana
Diaro de la Marina
Mexico
Wexion
Union Constitutional
Spain
Challette” Staayn
Scavenging Work Foretold By Queen Regent's Words
Lenion April 21 The Daily Mail comments on stirring words of the queen regent and the enthusiastic subjects. It predicts Spain will fall and America may bear a hard cost to cleanse Cuba, a task to be remembered in history.
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Lenion
The
Daily Mail
Sheeb
Spain
America
Cuta
Spaniards Deceived How Passports Reached Woodford
Newspapers in Madeft report how passports were handed to General Wadaford amid conflicting accounts. The Spanish government seized upon the U S ultimatum and sent passports without awaiting a formal U S ministerial presentation. War is not expected to be declared immediately, though hostilities may begin at once. Both nations may notify their citizens and neutrals of the current state of war.
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Wadaford
Associated Press
United States
Spain
Spain's Great HopeProposes Latin Union Across Races
Madrid April 21 The Correa Espano organ urges a union of Latin races to halt spread of caetetan. Don Carlos dreams of a future century unity and peace among Latin nations. the article notes vacillation and inability to sign yet.
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Madrid
Correa Espano
Cstlist
Don Carlos
Centurr
Tate
Speech Sparks Debate Over US Policy In Spain
The Spanish press praises Senor Sagasta for reviving national feeling and condemns President McKinley’s conduct as a betrayal of American traditions. El Epoca charges a selfish, non humanitarian policy and criticizes the President as flamboyant and abdicating presidential duties.
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Senor Sagasta
McKinley
el Epoca
McKnley
United States
Troops Pass Through Topeka En Route to Chickamaugua
Troops from Fort Sill and Fort Reno travel to Chickamaugua via Rock Island expect to reach North Topeka at 4 30 this afternoon. They will not stop on the South Side of the river and will halt at the Union Pacific depot in North Topeka. Three trains carry the units, with arrivals at 4 30 and every 30 minutes thereafter.
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North Topeka
Forts Sill
Reno
Chickamaugua
Rock Island
Topeka
Union Pacific
House Inquiry on Correspondence With Gen Lee
Washington April 21 The house adopted resolutions demanding all correspondence with General Lee and information on steps to protect 200 Americans stranded at Matanye by Consul Brice. Representative Adame said warnings were given to Americans in Cuba to evacuate but few complied. British consuls will guard them.
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Aske
Gen
Lee
Washington
House
General Tee
Matanye
Brice
Adame
Howe
Wapings
Cube
John A. Logans Men Ready for Light Cavalry Regt
Chicago April 21 John A Logan Tr has authority from Washington to recruit a regiment of 2100 men and equip them for light cavalry service Organizing has progressed quietly for several weeks Baltimore April 21 President Cowen of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad said any employee who enlists for military service during the Spain crisis may resume his position upon return
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Chicago
John A. Logan
War Department
Washington
Baltimore
Cowen
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Spain
Senate to Demand Secret War Discussion
Washington April 21 Senator Hoar gave notice he would insist all war talk by Senator Money on privateering be held in secret session. Atlanta April 1 The retirement of Col ALC Cook commandant at Fort McPherson en route to Tampa with the Fifth infantry was ordered by the medical board of the department of the gulf on account of disability.
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Washington
Senate
Hoar
Money
Tampa
Atlanta
Alc. Cook
Fort MéPherson
Fla
Fifth Infantry
Department of the Gulf
Nellie Grant
Sarzoris
Misa Nolita Grants
House Committee
Delegation of Leading Negroes Backs President
Washington on April 4 a delegation of the first prominent negroes in the country pledged support to the president, signaling united backing from colored Americans today.
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Washington
Rochester dispatch reports Senor Polo y Bernibe’s passage north
Rochester N Y April 22 Senor Polo y Bernibe former Spanish minister at Washington passed through this city at 8 o clock this morning en route to Buffalo Neutral Vessels London April 21 parliament says United States will adhere to the treaty of Paris regarding neutral vessels no reply from Spain Sail Under Belgian Flag London April 21 American One warns steamers from Liverpool and Philadelphia sail under Belgian Maz Army Headquarters Washington April 2 Gen Miles cites no change in location Cunard Steamers Not Purchased Liverpool April 21 reports no truth to rumors of Umbria and Butrucia purchases Ball Bearing Majestic advertised by Blyle W A L Thompson Hardware Co
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Rochester
Senor Polo Y Bernibe
Washington
Buffalo
London
United States
Spain
American One
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Cunard
Cunard Ae
Umbria
Butrucia
Embargo on Coal Sparks White House Action
The Senate passed a coal export prohibition bill authorizing the president to impose an embargo. The measure, approved without division, aims to curb coal exports during ongoing hostilities. The second dispatch notes Irish leader Davitt asking Britain about notifying colonies and merchants on contraband of war. The British reply states coal is not universally contraband and cannot be fixed as such.
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Washington
Senate
London
Michael Davitt
Spain
United States
Balfour Herculestas
Troops to Cooperate With Navy in Cuban Operations
Washington reports that United States troops will co operate with the navy as soon as they can be concentrated. Ten days are needed to assemble forces at Key West. After Congress passes the army bill the president will call for 100000 men with 20000000 dollars to aid regulars in Cuban operations and an additional 20000 man sea coast artillery.
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Washington
United States
Navy
Key West
Don Carlos vow sparks clash with Delma pretender
Don Carlos declares readiness to fight and promises proof of patriotism as tensions rise with Delma the pretender after remarks about the first gunfire. The exchange centers on legitimacy and allegiance amid mounting hostility.
Spanish joy erupts as U S ultimatum shocks theater
Fiavana April 2 audience cheers the United States ultimatum to Spain and then boos the United States with a bell core protest at the theater last night.
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Fiavana
United States
Spain
Americans in Scotland Seek Enlistment in U S Army
Officials at the United States consulate in Glasgow report many American residents in Scotland apply to enlist in the volunteer army. They express a desire to serve Uncle Sam during the current call to arms.
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Scotland
Uncle Sam
Glasgow
United States
Volunteer Army of
U. S. Flag Torn Down Rumors Reported From Canary Islands
News from London and Wichita describes rumors of a flag incident at the American consulate in Grand Canary where the stars and stripes were allegedly torn down and trampled by a rabble. Separate dispatches note unrest rumors near Fort Sill with Geronimo and his Apache band prompting cavalry movements and fears of internal Indian conflict.
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Grand Canaries
London
Grand Canary Islands
Geronimo
Ft. Sill
Wichita
Kan
Rush Springs
Fort Sil
Stush Springs
New Orleans
World notes hopeful diplomacy fades amid new era
London reports Ambassador Hay says General Woodford will reach Washington soon but new diplomacy is helpless. Chicago naval militia crews assigned to cruisers St Paul and St Lyonis. report from hydrographic office confirms. Rhode Island legislature approves 150000 for military equipment. Navy buys Pierpont Morgan’s Corsair and Boston yacht Penelope. Nellie Grant’s citizenship restored. Senator Walthall of Mississippi said to be dying.
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Hay
Woodford
London
World
Washington
United States
Spain
Chicago
Raval
St. Paul
St. Lyonis
Illnois
Rhode Island
Providence
R. L
General Assembly
Navy
Pierpont Morgan
Corsair
Penelope
Boston
Guide to Washington D C Free for Teachers and Tourists
Guide offers maps and information on Washington attractions and the July National Educational Association meeting. Includes Chicago to Washington train timings, reduced fares, and contact details for H R Dering. Also advertises Union Pacific round trip fares to Rawlins and Grand Encampment, with rail timings and local contacts.
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National Capital
Chicago
Washington
Pennsylvana
National Educational Association
H.R. Dering
A. G. Agt
South
Clark St
Grand Encampment
Wyo
Union Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Rawlins
Rawls
B.A Lewis
Fulton
Kaness City
Kansas City
Topeka
al Eaple
Rowley Will Contest Involving Flora Fleming Executrix
Emmett Rowley’s will faces a contest by his brothers over bequeathing all property to Flora Fleming. The will names Fleming as legatee and executrix due to care she provided during illness, while Sheriff Cook administers the East Sixth Street drug store and a few horses. Judge Bergen indicated additional grounds may be argued.
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J. E
H. K. Rowley
Flora Fleming
J. E. Martin
Washburn College
Rowley
Fleming
East Sixth Street
Sheriff Cook
Policemen Sued Over Wrongful Detention Case
District court trial against Patrolmen George Fieger and H. Jacobi seeks 22.10 damages for alleged wrongful arrest of Wesley Stone in North Topeka. Stone was detained then later declared sane, while officers say his wife requested confinement.
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District Court
Todas Apetae
George Fieger
H. Jacobi
Fieger
Jacobs
Wesley Stone
North Topeka
Jell
Eetes
Seversl
Roe
Pie
Funeral Services for Judge Webb and Other Obsequies
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 827 Quincy Street for Judge W. C. Webb with Rev. Linus Blakesley presiding. Honorary pallbearers included Judges A. Kingman A. Horton D. Valentine J. Morton J. Guthrie T. Hazen and G. W. Clark. Active pallbearers were H. C. Safford D. Overmyer J. Sloneker J. W. Day Eugene Hagan A. P. Jetmore D. C. Tillotson and Frank Herald. Members of the G A ETO G F Masons and Topeka Bar Association attended. Burial followed in Topeka Cemetery. Madge Donohue and Robert Mitchell funerals were noted, with Mitchell buried at Foster’s Cemetery and Mrs Mary A Stephens to be laid to rest tomorrow in Auburndale.
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W. C. Webb
Quincy Street
Linus Blakesley
A. Kingman
A. H. Horton
DM. Valentne
John T. Morton
John Guthrie
T. Hazen
George W. Clark
H. C. Safford
David Overmyer
J. G. Sloneeker
John
Nominations by McKinley and Methodist Notice
President McKinley nominates Samuel A Wells at Spokane for receiver of public moneys Perry M Lytle for surveyor of customs in Philadelphia Wim H Luddin Spokane land office register Wim J Pollock District of Columbia to be Osage agency agent In Oklahoma to be consul Frederick H Allison New York Tegucigalpa Honduras Hans J Smith South Dakota Port Louis Mauritius William Brainbridge Iowa second secretary Pekin China Methodists Saratoga report Troy conference approves resolutions endorsing Cuban Independence declaration
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Washington
McKinley
Samuel A. Wells
Spokane
Wash
Treasury
Perry M. Lytle
District of Philadelphia
Interior
Wim. H. Luddin
Land Office
Wim. J. Pollock
District of Columbia
Osage Agency
Oklahoma
Frederick H. Allison
New York
Tegucizalpa
Honduras
Hans J. Smith
South Dakota
Port Louis
Mauritius
Brain+ bridge of
Towa
Pekin
China
Market Report From Chicago On April Trade Tone
The Associated Press market bulletin details a active day in pork, wheat, corn and oats with weather and Madrid news influencing prices. July pork higher then softens, wheat gains on Liverpool cables, corn opens strong but weakens, oats rise on shorts. Provisions show early strength with late gains in pork and lard, cattle and hog receipts noted along with steady beef and sheep markets.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Minneapolis
Duluth
Aero
Sic
Madrid
Woodford
Financial Market Commentary and Prices From New York
A partial transcription shows market commentary on Wall Street activity, notes on bonds and pork futures, and price ranges from grain, provisions, and stocks. The piece cites W. A. Michael Co. brokers in New York, with discussion of market trends, central bank rates, and investor sentiment.
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W. A. Michael Crew Mission Co
West Eist Ave
New York
Central Hawones Ac
Union National Bank
Kansas City
Kansme City
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