War Department calls for troops under President proclamation
The War Department issues a national call for 125,000 men with Kansas three regiments of infantry and other states listed by regiment and battery. The document outlines deadlines, equipment needs, and state quotas, urging governors to report ready forces and requisitions.
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Iton
Bama
Lifornia
Arcoticut
Crida
Georgia
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
South Carolina
Pennessle
Wesas
Uteh
Vermont
Virginis
Washingtin
West Virginia
Witconsin
Wyoming
District of Columbia
Orth Dakota
Ewath Dakota
Idaho
Nevada
Arisona
Ewn
Mexico
Oklahoma
Oretate
Wille
United States Service
Puttl
Russell A Alger
Roosevelt Resigns as Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Fragmentary OCR reports Roosevelt resigning from the role of assistant secretary of the navy with effect at an unspecified future date. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates beyond a reference to April 23 and mentions military operations.
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Gwaeshing
Navy
Ts Copventeribe
Attlys
US ships leave Hong Kong as war debate rages
In Hong Kong on April 25 at 7:35 p m united States cruisers Olympia and Baltimore departed port. Commodore Dewey and consul Hunt said war had not been formally declared by the United States government and no notification of hostilities had been received. Grain-O advertised as a nourishing and strengthening drink. The Rock Island Flyer schedule noted morning departures from Topeka and Kansas City. Local laundry services advertised with updated pricing and offerings.
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Hong Kong
Olympia
Baltimore
Trix
Dewey
United States
Wm. EB. Hunt
Rich Onyx Deposit Found Near Spokane in Huckleberry Mountains
Nordyke, a Spokane area miner, reports a vast onyx ledge in Stevens County Washington. He claims shipments to Chicago will prove the material is now mineable in the United States with slabs weighing up to 1b pounds and some blocks ten by feet. He describes the ledge as immense and potentially inexhaustible for a century, with onyx valued from 3 to 5 dollars per cubic foot.
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Car of
Washington
Chicago
Nordyke
Spokane
Wash
United States
Stevens County
Mexico
Fedee
Nortvice
Wilam J. Galbraith
Colville
Huckleberry Mountains
Beach
Lus
Judee Gale Bersith
Alice
Ten Pound Cake Walker Ceases Shows After Stroke
St Louis on April 26 Metropolitan Adams, famed cake walker in East St Louis, canceled appearances after overdosing on cake at a Tink meet. Mel, the winner, ate a 10 pound cake but soon suffered acute stomach pain and was taken by ambulance to a Protestant hospital for treatment.
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St. Louis
Metropolitan Adams
East St. Louis
Tully
East Side
Mets
Mel
Massacre Feared as Philippine Rebels Gather Near Manila
Hong Kong April 26 Philippine island insurgents mass around Manila raising fears of a Spaniards massacre. Also notices rail timetables offer Union Pacific options to Kansas City Topeka with departing times and arrival windows, promoting travel choices and local dealer ads.
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Hong Kong
Manila
Submarine Mine Laying Progress in New York Bay
New York April 26 The laying of submarine mines in the lower bay continues with 74 mines already placed. Authorities expect about 222 more to be planted from Fort Wadsworth to Sandy Hook. If a hostile fleet passes Sandy Hook Fort they face danger from the reefs and mines.
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New York
Lower Bay
Fort Wadsworth
Sandy Hook
No Fall Landing in Cuba Expected for Months
Chickamauga National Park Ga April 26 troops from Fort Keogh Fort Harrison Fort Yates arrive. Regimental commander Col Bates probable to lead second infantry brigade. Units from Presidio Benicia and Fort Sam Houston to arrive within 24 hours. Major Sharp seeks depot at Chattanooga to supply solider base near front. Recruiting picks up as enlistments surge after mobilization. Experts predict no move toward Cuba before autumn due to weather and new army discipline needs.
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Chickamauga National Park
Fort Keogh
Mont
Ft.Harrison
Fort Yates
N. D
Chattanooga
LC. Bates
Presidio
Benicte Barracks
California
Cal
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Sharp
Brooke
Washington
St. Louis
Chickamauga Park
St Louis
The
Park
Clattanooga
United States
Chickamana
Yvar— Des
National Park
Cuba
Trappa
Castelar Loyal No Move Toward Republican Rule
Madrid April 2 Senor Castelar replies to 2,000 Republicans offering services if he proclaims a republic. He will not return to politics after twenty years retirement and will not oppose the monarchy. His Cortes speech expected to praise Spain and condemn U S war. Washington April 5 talk of a Philippines supply depot to support Asiatic operations and possible seizure of a Philippine port as a base. New York April 26 Rockaway Point may be purchased as an army post with heavy guns to guard the harbor entrance and deter ships near Coney Island. Washington April 6 John Logan raises a cavalry regiment for potential government use.
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Madrid
Senor Castelar Han
Cortes
Senor Castelar
Spain
United States
Democratic Republic
America
England
Wahington
Philppines
Dewey
Philippines
New York
Rockaway Point
Fort Hancock
Sandy Hook
Coney Island
Washington
John Logan
John Jacob Astor
Patriots offer own battery for service in Cuba
Transportation for troops and supplies over the railroads has appeared, showing that a citizen has raised and equipped a battery of artillery at his own expense for government service in Cuba. The offer is unlikely to be accepted given the department’s surge to raise at least 50,000 volunteers and the president’s limit of three regiments outside regular quotas.
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Cuba
Smith Wins Pen Used to Sign War Declaration
Washington dispatch notes Representative William Allen Smith received the pen used to sign the act declaring war between the United States and Spain. The pen passed from the Speaker to Smith, then Vice President Hobart assisted, with final approval by President McKinley.
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Washington
William Alieh Smith
House
Senate
United States
Spain
Smith
Hobart Asp. Read
McKinney
Cuban League in Paris Passes Resolutions of Confidence
A World dispatch from Paris says the Cuban league adopted at a secret meeting last night a resolution of absolute confidence in the United States. Representat ions Fonst and Ventura denounced as an infamous masquerade the claim that insurgents are unwilling to cooperate with America.
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Paris
New York
Pars
United States
Sepers Fonst
Ventura
Naise— Hood
Spain
America
Pirates Ever in Madrid Senate Question on Privateers
In Madrid April 95 the Spanish senate debated privateers and letters of marque. Cyrnt Alamenes pressed whether Spain would issue such authority or adhere to the Paris treaty. Premier Sagasta signaled a forthcoming reply, while Foreign Minister Guilon said Spain maintains its pre treaty position. The senate president closed the session amid applause, noting the senate’s reply to the American senate’s inquiries.
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Madrid
Cyrnt Alamenes
Paris
Anyon
Senor Sagasta
Alamenas
Senor Guilon
Spain
War chamber fitted for McKinley in White House
Washington April 26 President McKinley has a war chamber in the White House. The former Porter rooms have been converted into a specialized office area with a Cuba and West Indies map harbor plans and charts. Three telegraph instruments connect the president to news from around the world for war information.
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Washington
McKinley
Porter
Cuba
West Indiva
Porto Rican Bank Suspends Payment Reported
A World dispatch from St. Thomas says the Spanish bank in Puerto Rico has suspended payment. Its silver notes offered here for exchange have been refused. The government is forcing inhabitants to enlist to defend the island, and further emigration is reported to be prohibited.
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New York
St. Thomas
West Indies
Roosevelts Regiment Accepts New Mexico Squadron
Governor Otero offered a squadron of cavalry from New Mexico for the Roosevelt regiment to be led by Colonel Wood and Lieutenant Coeh Roosevelt. The government accepted the offer and also accepted his services and several hundred volunteers. The note ends with an ad for Peerless Steam Laundry claiming quick laundry service.
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Denver
Colo
Santa Fe
N. M
Otero
Wood
Eh Roosevelt
Decor and wallpaper for a refined home makeover
An ad promises to transform homes with artistic decor and wallpaper hung by experienced men. It highlights eye-based selection by customers, a large assortment, and adds painting services. The seller urges planning with them before hiring others. Telephon e touches at 259.
Nervine touted as cure for nervous weakness in women
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as the remedy for female nervous debility and related ailments. It cites Mrs L J Burke of St Albans Wis reporting severe nervous prostration and improvement after using the product. The ad claims free medical advice and a heart and nerves booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co Elk Hart Ind May be ordered by mail.
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Miles
L. J. Burke
St Albans
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkiart, If
Women set voyage to Dawson City by river route May
Mrs. Sarah Wright McDonnold, treasurer of the Woman's Klondike expedition, plans a Seattle departure in May for Dawson City via river routes. The package costs 200 dollars per person from Seattle, including 250 pounds baggage, berths, and meals. excess baggage is charged at 19 cents per pound. The expedition, featuring two expert miners and ten women, aims to locate claims while risking funds on the Klondike venture in Alaska. Clyde McDonnold accompanies his mother on the journey and she reports Seattle society and theaters as favorable for the venture.
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Seattle
Eldorado
New York
Sarah Wright McDonnold
Dawson City
Klondike
Talbot
McDonnald
Skaguay
Clyde McDannold
Mrs McKinley Better After Morning Social Tour
New York April 26 Mrs William McKinley breakfasted with her sister Mrs Marshall Barber Miss Mary Barber and Abner McKinley and his wife. A drive through Central Park to Grants tomb preceded a long telephone talk with the president. The afternoon included callers and theatre attendance with Whitelaw Reid and family. A brief ad note promotes clean cars fresh air and Topeka train connections.
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New York
Wiliam McKinley
Marshall Barber
Mary Barber
Abner McKinley
Central Park
Riverside Drive
Grants Tomb
McKinley
White House
Washington
Annie Stafford
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Roosevelts Regiment
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Peerless
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Tele
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Miles’ Nervine
WOMAN
Mrs. McKinley Better
Quincy S Treet
Watson's
DE Moss
L. M. Penwell
Odd Fellows' Building
Undertakers
DE Moss & Penwell
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Kas Ave
Sporting GooDs
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Spratt
J. C. Elliott
the Savings & Loan Association
Kansas Ave
Kas
Dle Leading School OF Business
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Balin
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Boothe
D. D
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