Recall Request Denied for Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
The Spanish Government asks for the recall of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, consul general to Cuba. The request is refused. The President replies he will not consider it and praises Lee for judgment fidelity and courage in this crisis.
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Spain withdraws recall request for Consul General Lee
Spain withdraws its request for the recall of Consul General Fitzhugh Lee after clarifying the move was only a suggestion. The State Department confirmed the incident is effectively closed and Lee will remain in Havana amid ongoing relief and naval arrangements.
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Linknter Wodlford
Ji Ie Twee
Reported Purchase of Warships by Spain Is Confirmed
Article details a disputed claim of Spain buying two coast defense ships built at Havre and destined for Brazil. Negotiations involved representatives of Spain and Brazil with counteroffers and terms finally reached, while Washington notes suggest a different sale to Brazil.
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Spain
Ann Hayes
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Rho
Sonia
Hraxi
River Platte
Havre
Washington
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Armstrong Works
Kohlsaat Flops Foresees GOP Defeat If McKinley Fails
An editorial in The Times-Herald argues President McKinley must act decisively on Cuba to avoid a Republican defeat. It warns that delaying war actions could inflame the war spirit, aid free silver Democrats, and give the Maine incident renewed political mileage. It notes Speaker Reed and Republican leaders aim to prevent hasty or incendiary remarks while backing administration needs for emergency action and funding.
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War fears and Maine inquiry shape British stance
Washington debates U S Spain war likelihood as Britain’s sympathy toward the United States is noted. News of the Maine explosion stirs alarm in Britain, with officials and ambassadors weighing possible external causes. Spanish divers probe the wreck while Cuban internal politics shift under Intransigente pressure and cabinet weakness.
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Navy Department
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Sacasta
Cost Estimate for $9 Million Warship Proposal
Washington March 5 Senator Hate publishes secretary Long's reply to a Houston request on feasibility of contracting and building a year long warship named Georgy Washington. The memo cites ordnance bureau data and Melville guidance, projecting a cost near 3,200,000 with further expenses.
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Buen
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Preente
Unclear technical note on ship construction and costs
The fragment outlines plans for a armored ship and completion timeline, citing a budget near eight to nine million dollars. It mentions facilities, readiness within a stated period, and a secretary’s view on practicability amid cautious estimates. The text references personnel and unnamed committees but lacks full, coherent details.
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Melville
Pepe
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Soye
Madrid Press Attacks Consul General Lee Over Cuba Links
In Madrid on March 7 reports say press attacks target Consul General Fitzhugh Lee over involvement with Cuba deals. Imparcial urges Spain to replace Lee, accusing him of worsening relations with the United States as Cortes may review his conduct.
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Immirchal Mays
Reproaches by Mowise Toward U S Minister Woodford
In a terse rebuke Mowise accuses United States Minister Woodford of impeccable conduct and seizing a chance to voice pacific sentiment amid tense affairs. The exchange underscores diplomatic optics as both sides navigate mounting pressures and public scrutiny.
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United States
Woodford
Millions for Defense McKinley Seeks Congressional Support
Washington March 7 The capitol crowd and especially the house side united in support of the presidents refusal to recall General The sentiment of the moment was grave and nonpartisan as members praised the presidents firm stand and backed any measures deemed necessary to sustain American contention Representative Livingston of Georgia and Mr Bodine authority member of the appropriations committee and naval affairs committee voiced support for the administration stance and potential actions.
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Washington
Les
Livingston
Georgi
Bodine
Naval Affairs
Almirante Oquendo Arrival Sparks Spanish Overconfidence
A Havana dispatch notes the Spanish warship Almirante Oquendo’s arrival as the Vizcaya’s near arrival fans a mistaken sense of Spain’s naval strength. The piece cautions that such beliefs may downplay the Maine inquiry and understate U S resolve while noting wrecking companies clearing debris.
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Sampson
Proctor Tours Cuba Probes Rule and Relief
Senator Proctor, visiting Havens near Sagua, plans trips to Santa Clara province. He reports volunteers display hostility toward the United States and may push actions before Madrid’s cabinet is ready. He intends to return to Washington, focusing on economic conditions and American relief reaching starving Cubans after mismanagement.
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Cuba
Railroads Win In Nebraska Freight Rate Case
The U S Supreme Court under Justice Harlan rules Nebraska maximum state freight rates unconstitutional as a taking without due process, affirming circuit court ruling that the law discriminates against intrastate freight and harms interstate commerce. The decision sustains railroad challenges and impacts potential state rate laws elsewhere.
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Buried Funds Lacking Delays for Two Unclaimed Corpses
Two unburied bodies Amos C Martin and John Fournier lie in Dr Moss and Penwell morgue as no funds or relatives authorize burial. Coroner Westerfield held inquests while county undertaker M E Stoker delays burial awaiting county approval and possible public aid. Relatives in Missouri refused support. undertakers fear costs and contemplate disposal by pauper policy.
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Panic Greets London Exchange Over Cuban Crisis War Fears
London stocks swing wildly amid Cuban crisis fears as investors react to potential war between the United States and Spain. traders report heightened volatility, demand for safe assets, and quick shifts in prices across leading shares.
In the Far Orient Russian and British Movements in China
European financiers grow wary as Russian and British maneuvers in China intensify, signaling unsettled influence and potential risks to trade and investment.
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China
Spanish Securities Fall Amid London Trading Panic
London March 7 a wave of selling swept the stock exchange as Cuban crisis war fears with Russia and far eastern tensions unsettled traders New York sales and Spain concerns intensified the decline British and American quotes slipped with heavy offerings and quick covering amid volatile prices as investors sought the cheapest stakes in a tense market
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Tondon
Washington
Bill Introduced to Make Defense Appropriations
Washington reports the appropriation bill titled Making Appropriations for the Royal Defense introduced by Bill Cannon of the appropriations committee. The measure would authorize vast sums for national defense, to be allocated at the president's discretion and remain available until June 30, 1598. It references a White House conference with President and other officials and faces committee action. Two Spanish officers commissions arrived in London to purchase arms and vessels.
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Benator Allison
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Lonton
London
Fight of priests results in mass deaths in Persia
Teheran reports the governor of Kerman routed riots erupting in Persian baluchistan areas with clashes between rival factions. Rioters attacked in Hamed Japhal region as authorities wire in help and restore order amid unrest. Weather notes indicate fall through tonight and Tuesday with variable winds.
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