Cowboys Reach for Cavalry Guard Role in War
Private Secretary Ed Little received a telegram from a prominent confidant near the southern state line seeking command of a cowboy regiment for possible wartime service. The message claims cowboys in the southern state, Oklahoma, and the Indian Territory are eager to join, and a volunteer unit could be formed at once.
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Cowhoya
Ed Little
Cottoman
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Littix
Moving Forts Are Being Shipped to Cuba From the US States
New York April 2 The most valuable implements of war will leave the state today for the Spanish army in Cuba. The steel armored cars, about 50 feet long and nine feet high, are built to run on narrow gauge rails and carry loopholes for rifles. They are described as steel military cars and are to be used by Spanish troops in Cuba. A British tramp steamer, the Aldene, will transport the cars, part of a cargo of provisions. A. G. Smith of the New York Cuba League says several cars have been sent to Cuba for the campaign and the two cars now bound for Cuba were previously to be used by the United States government on another vessel.
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Cuba
New York
Wheb
Havana
Gentral Pande
Ion Sied Rite
A. G Smith
Secretars
Une
Sai
Bron
Niegant
United Btuses
War footing ordered for Maryland militia
Maryland moves toward freezing the militia on a war footing as Governor Lowndes orders Adjutant General A L Wilmer to command land and naval forces. Wilmer will head operations from Annapolis with a statewide mobilization likely imminent.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Lowndes
A. L. Wilmer
Wilmer
Annapijie
Des Moines Grants 60 Days' Pay to Enlisting City Workers
Des Moines city council approved a resolution offering 60 days' pay to employees who volunteer or enlist in the U S service. Those who enlist and later return honorably will be reinstated to their former positions after discharge. The policy applies from the date of enlistment through return.
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Des Moines
United States
Posaitlans
Spain's Naval Plan Foreseen by Admiral Elliot
London April 23 Admiral Sir George Elliot KC, veteran British admiral, told a New York World correspondent his forecast of Spain's naval strategy. He predicted Spain would let the United States fleet attack Havana forts, land troops to contest yellow fever conditions, defend fortifications, and seek a sea battle after breaking the blockade at Tel-Aviv.
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London
Geo. Elliot
Inoblet
Spain
Havana
First Captured Flag War Triggered Rally Call
Reprint from Freie Presse editor Michalis urges neutrality prior to war with Spain. He claims Maine incident could be settled by arbitration and denounces saboteurs, while acknowledging war now being fought. Promises a reward of a hundred dollars to the Union soldier who captures the first Spanish regiment.
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Chicaee
McKinley
Michaslis
Freie Presse
Spain
Maine
Oregon in peril as Spanish squadron heads south
Washington speculates on Spanish fleet moves as the Oregon sails from the Pacific to join Captain Shmpewa's command. Authorities fear a stealth attack by the Temia destroyer at Buenos Aires. The Oregon may be routed around Cape Horn to avoid the Straits of Magellan.
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Washington
War Department
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Shmpewa
Geome
Buenos Ayres
Straits of
Migel
Ue Orcenth
Cape Horn
Minnesota Proposes Three Regiments and Artillery Battalion
Governor DM Clough telegraphs President McKinny offering Minnesota three infantry regiments and an artillery battalion. The Minnesota National Guard could join with the regiments of the regular army without changing organization or tactics.
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Puxth Minn
DM Clough
McKinny
Minnesota
Battalion
Artillers
Minnesota Nathmal Guard
Wisconsin Mobilizes 2600 National Guard Companies
Adjutant General C. K. Board announces a call to form 2600 men into national units as part of wartime readiness. The report notes state militia plans and the organization of companies under state authority.
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Medinon
Wis. Angi
C. K
National Gunns
State Troops Ready to Move on Short Notice
Report from nearly every district indicates a full complement of state troops ready to mobilize. The force lists about 200 officers and numbers to reinforce operations as needed during wartime.
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Euard
Hiehme
Imcs
Porto Rico Revolt Spreads Across Island
Herald dispatch from St. Thomas reports a revolution breaking out in the Ponce district with fighting observed across the region. A steamer from Caribbean ports brings 3100 tons of cargo while a Philadelphia bound vessel holds most of its bulk. about 1000 tons will be sent to Porto Rico for market.
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New York
Herald
St.Thomas
Ponce
Porto Rico
Cardi
Philadelphia
Consul Leaves Malaga as Archives Go to British Consulate
The United States Consul R. M. Bartell departed Malaga for Gibraltar. The American flag over the consulate was removed and the archives were transferred to the British consulate in Malsea Spain on April 22.
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Malsea
Spain
United States
R. M. Bartell
Gibraltar
Revenue Cutters of the Lakes Out of Naval Service
From Chicago comes notice that the three revenue cutters on the lakes cannot be used for naval purposes. The Navy Department earlier abandoned plans to man these ships due to duty concerns, and Canada has not blocked passage for the shifts. The Bancroft, at Boston, is under Captain Clover and bound for Norfolk then Key West.
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Washington
Chicago
Lakes
Havy Department
Atlantic Seaboard
Bostud
Cuntain Clover
Norfolk
Key West
Fort Monroe Lying Squadron Ready to Move on Orders
Fort Monroe reports the lying squadron is assembled and ready to sail at a moment’s notice if orders are received. All ships are currently in practice and prepared for rapid deployment.
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Fort Monroe
Schley
Portland Harbor Channels to Be Sealed by Explosive Torpedoes
Portland Missouri April 22. The lighthouse patrol announces that from Tuesday April 2 and until further notice all channels entering Portland harbor from the sea will be closed by a system of explosive torpedoes. Vessels may not pass except via the southern channel between Portland head and Cushingsland.
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Wehthouse Patrd
Eadine
Portland Head
Cushingsland
British Admiralty Requires Gov't Property Certificate for Naval Stores
London April 22 The British admiralty orders that bills of lading for ships carrying naval stores must include a certificate proving the stores are government property to prevent confiscation.
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London
British Admiralty
British steamer Alvedene sails for Havana under clouded prospects
New York wire reports say the British steamer Alvedene carrying heavy provisions departed for Havana today. The captain expressed doubt the vessel would reach its destination, signaling possible trouble at sea.
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New York
Havana
War Begins As Vessels Capture Sparks Nationwide Salute
Report from Topeka details instant war onset after Buena Ventura capture by Nashville. Adjutant General Allen and Governor Leedy discuss gun salutes, regulations, and public display. Citizens raise U S and Cuban flags. State Journal bulletin confirms naval victory.
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State War Department
Spain
Nashville
Allen
Topeka
Kansas
Mr. Allen
W. J. Bryan
Iowa
Leedy
State Journal
George W. Crane
Palace Clothing House
State Printing Offics
Copeland Hotel
D. J. Green
Hudson
Ninth
Tyler
English Plan to Attack New York Feared in Spain Letter
An ex English officer in San Francisco received a letter from a Spanish political agent in New York claiming Spain holds plans to strike New York Harbor. The agent says the fleet of 118 guns will sail from Cape Verde to anchor off Coney Island to bombard the city, with coal transports ready for refueling en route. He asserts war will trigger this move and predicts heavy US losses.
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New York
New York Harbor
Cape Verde Islands
Spain
Cuban
Cuba
Coney Island
United States
Paris Sails for New York Under Government Charter
Southampton April 22 The steamer Paris of the American line chartered by the United States government sailed at 2 15 p m for New York on a regular sailing day. She carried 159 passengers and a cargo including a quantity of guns and ammunition. Crowds cheered as the Union Steamship band aboard the Britannia played Yankee Doodle while the steamer passed seaward, passing Hurst Castle at 3 35 p m.
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Paris
Américan Line
United States
New York
Union Steamship Company
Britain
Hurst Castle
Madrid Cabinet Seeks Continued Service Amid Resignation Rumor
In Madrid on April 2, consultations led by the dean regent favor extending the Sa gusta cabinet. Admiral Scr enuty is expected to push for resigning to command a squadron. Enthusiasm runs high in Madrid and Syumah provinces as the queen regent holds talks with Green Weyler and European diplomats on future engagements with Sener Guilon, the foreign affairs minister.
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Madrid
Sagusta
Marine
Admiral Screnuty
City Hall Flag Displays Civic Patriotism
Mayor Fellows ordered a flag pole raised atop the city building with a large flag to be hoisted this afternoon and tomorrow morning. The senate will have no session. the naval bill is delayed until Monday. Governor Leedy named F. W. Turner as state cattle inspector, succeeding the late H. C. Chittenden of Marion.
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Fellows
Washington
Senate
Leedy
F. W. Turner
Marynville
Amarillo
Texas
Mr. Turner
H. C. Chittenden
Marion
Troop Movement Through Topeka and Nominations
Twenty four infantry from Ft Douglass Utah 50 strong passed through Topeka on the Santa Fe line heading for Chattanooga. The trains carried three sections with equipment in one. Crowds cheered at the depot as engines bore battle cry Remember the Maine. President nominates Col Wm H Nash and Charles H Ross and Herman H Wolf to federal posts. Weather forecasts for Kansas show showers and variable winds.
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Utah
Santa Fe
Chattanooga
Topeka
Kansas City
Maine
Washington
Senate
Wm. H. Nash
Charles H. Ross
Burlington
Iowa
Leutenant
Revenue Cutter Service
Heraman H. Wolf
Ohio
Fort Monroe Ships Hold Position On Waiting Orders
April 2 Fort Monroe VA reports a quiet morning as the fixing squadron for the Key West fleet remained on board with shore leave canceled. Signaling on Brooklyn mast suggested nothing decisive while target practice indicated no imminent move. The Saturn returned from Norfolk with coal and prepared to depart for the U.S. squadron.
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Fort Monroe
Key West
Cape Verde Islands
Spain
Massachusetts
Brooklyn
Saturn
Norfolks Yard
United States Squadron
Rumor of Hawaiian Possession as War Measure
A San Francisco dispatch dated April 22, citing Honolulu reports, says ministers Sewall and Admiral Miller may seize Hawaii as a U S coaling station on the 1th. Washington confirms the discussion with senators about annexing Hawaii and the Philippines as a war measure.
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Hawaii
San Francisco
Honolulu
Sewall
Admiral Miller
United States
Janeiro
Washington
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Strange ship sighted off Cape Race in Atlantic line
Reports from St Johns Newfoundland say a mysterious schooner rigged steamer with two masts and no yards was sighted off Cape Race near the transatlantic line. No signals were shown and rumors suggest a Spanish warship watching for American vessels.
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St. Johns
Rave
Cape Rave
Tax on Beer Opposed by City Reps in Congress
In Washington on April 2 a meeting of congress representatives from large cities will be called within days by M Bartholdt of St Louis. The group aims to consider doubling the internal revenue tax on beer as war revenues loom. Districts favoring the tax hope to influence the Ways and Means Committee schedule.
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Washington
Congress
M. Bartholdt
St. Lois
Ways Aid Means
Tower
Police muddle prompts Boyle to probe Kansas City force
Attorney General Boyle will visit Kansas City Kansas this afternoon and devote tomorrow to gathering evidence on the Kansas City police department. The move stems from a Wyandotte county Populist conference where charges against the police and county attorney were discussed with intent to oust Chief Quarles and Miller if proven true. Also noted are international safety concerns as Americans in Havana seek protection under the British flag. In other items, the state school fund commission bought bonds totaling 16,000 dollars, including Lincoin township 10,000, Junction City 4,000, and Winfield 2,000.
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Boyle
Kansas City
Kan
Wyandotte County
Quarles
Miller
Havana
State School Fund Commission
Linoin Township
Teno County
Junction City
Winfield City
Local Choir Rehearsal Directed for Grace Cathedral
The dean of Grace Cathedral asks all choir members to attend tonight's rehearsal. Rev Mr Bywater of Fittsburg will direct the choir for next Sunday. A street incident ends with two youths in South Topeka arrested for firing a weapon during a public area dispute. Judge Atchison is set to hear the case tomorrow. Local pharmacies advertise Ballard’s Horehound Syrup and a hardware firm promotes Lawn Mowers and a Majestic mower.
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Bywater
Fittsburg
John Dansturth
United States
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Berry
Boutwell
Chester
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Purnish
South Topeka
Banfield Banfeld
W. Stansfield
Kan
Miller's Pharmacy
Topeka Avenue
Leedy Hears Plan For Equitable WWI Volunteer Quotas
Governor Leedy received a petition from Saline County chners urging fair apportionment of Kansas volunteer quotas by congressional district population. He indicated the plan may be adopted when the call for volunteers is issued, assigning quotas to districts according to their populations.
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Leedy
Sal Vine County
Kansas
Governor Atkinson Would Lead Georgia Front Lines
Georgia Governor W. M. Atkinson says if war comes he will command the state's military to the front. He notes many mothers' letters pleading against sending their sons and offers to lead by example if orders require mobilization. Ads urge No-To-Bac quit tobacco, and Peerless Steam Laundry advertises shirt cleaning and color preservation services.
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Auanta
Atkinson
Georgia
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Peerless
Wheat and cattle market swings in April report
Chicago market echoed war news with May and July wheat trading amid sharp fluctuations. Corn and oats opened strong then weakened as traders reassessed freight costs and overseas tension. Provisions and hogs moved with war news, while cattle and sheep receipts remained active with steady to strong tones across regions including Chicago and Kansas City.
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Silverpoint
Myre
Minneapolis
Dubith
Chicago
Lietizec
RGB
WisGibe
Reeves
Texas Stears
Arrow
Kansas City Produce Market Rumor and Price Snap
Kansas City market notes show mixed movement in meats oats and hat prices. Oats fair to active with whites higher while rye remains tight. hay show steady to firmer demand. creamery dairy prices firm with cautious gains. New York money markets report on call funds but details remain nominal.
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Generilly
Das
New York
Apt 2
Financial notes on mercantile paper and market outlook
The report covers rates in mercantile paper including Aemand and United States bonds, silver certification fees, and sugar and coffee markets. It discusses U S securities, copper, war anxieties, and market sentiment with cautious speculation and anticipated peace in Cuba. It notes London selling U S securities and hopes for stabilizing collateral and broader U S Great Britain commercial ties.
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Aemand
Cde Yes
Fmiegs Sand Hosts Ltd
Iouc
Pachicta
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