War talk and build up at Sandy Hook cited in Cuba crisis notes
Herald reports indicate a tense Atlantic stance as authorities discuss war possibilities between the United States and Spain. Cable offers to arm, and Allied strategies among Gitelind Jus and Japan are described. News from New York notes escalating fortifications at Sandy Hook with engineers and troops preparing defenses and guard procedures in response to the crisis.
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United States
Walter States
Shain
Jamun
Heuirad
Herald
Uniquestionaire Authority
Snir Sn
Gitelind
Jus. Ait St Porerabuirg
Kingnod
Japan
Har
Davitt to quiz government on alliance and mediation
London March 14 Michael Davitt member for South Mayo will question the government in the commons tonight to learn if Britain honors an alliance or seeks mediation in the Cohen affair He plans to press for any negotiations or aid offered by England and any mediation efforts. MEINLEYS WAY OUT. Believed in London He will battle trouble without war.
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London
Michael Davitt
Commons
Great Britain
England
Cohen
Friendly mediation offer on Cuba from US and Spain
The text argues for a peaceful mediation of Cuba by a neutral power with no expansionist aims. It suggests Spain could let others manage its colonies if unable to govern them and stresses there should be no disgrace in accepting such mediation. It also hints McKinley finding a path to resolve the conflict would earn widespread gratitude.
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America
Cuba
Spain
Sys
McKinley
Babrogo
United States
Mankind
United States and Spain seek extension on peace terms
London dispatch reports Madrid correspondent stating that US Minister Woodford signaled hope for Spain to restore peace in Cuba by March. In reply to Spanish requests, Washington extended the deadline to May. Both sides deny calling the move an ultimatum.
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London
Madrid
Madrid Post
Woodford
Spain
Cota
United States
ARMED MERCHANTMEN BOARD ORGANIZED IN NEW YORK
The Board of Auxiliary Cruisers of the Navy convened in the Havre de Grace area to organize a nationwide merchant marine defense. Commander Kelley, former inspector, remains a member as the board assumes authority to seize subsidy ships and ensure vessels are seaworthy. The group plans extensive work and aims to secure a strong fleet on both coasts from ocean routes to coastal freighters.
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New York
Maren
Board of Auxiliary Cruiers of the Navy
Ust
Havereyer Building
United States Inspector of Merchant Vessels
J. D. Kelley
Kelley
Congress
To Hoist Our Flag Over Brazilian Ships Bought
Orders were sent to Commodore Howell at the European station to despatch a force from the San Francisco to capture and hoist the United States flag over the Brazilian ship ready to be commissioned at Newcastle. The action aims to deter hostilities by asserting U S control while the ship lies in a friendly harbor.
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Washington
Commetore Howell
San Francisco
Pomnemalur
Holst
United States
Newcastle
Felendiy
Brooklyn Gets Home Will Wait for Columbia and Minneapolis
The Brooklyn cruiser arrived at Fortress Monroe from La Guayra Venezuela this morning. She has made a fine run up and will await at Hampton Roads the arrival of the Minneapolis and Columbia now fitting out at Philadelphia. The force will form a nucleus for a proposed tying squadron if formed by the department.
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Washington
Brooklyn
Fortress Monroe
la Guayra
Venezuela
Hampton Roads
Minneapolis
Columbia
Hiladelphia
Curzon Refuses To Answer Devitt In Commons
In London March 14 the parliamentary secretary for the foreign office Mr Curzon told MP Michael Devitt that Britain had not offered to send warships to the United States. He declined to discuss possible alliances or mediation in the Cuban crisis, deeming the inquiries inexpedient to answer.
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Devitt
London
House of Commons
Curzon
Michael Devitt
Great Britain
United States
New York Ship Strands Off Half Moon Bay After Gale
The steamship New York, en route from Hong Kong to San Francisco, was blown ashore on Half Moon Bay beach eighteen miles south of the city. Though intact, recovery chances are slim as the gale continues. Captain Peabody and the crew escaped unharmed.
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San Francisco
New York
Hong Kong
Half Moon Bay
Peabody
Meet Fort Riley Troops Passage Through Topeka Seen
Fort Riley artillery units may pass through Topeka on their way to New Orleans and other points. Topeka post commander BP Symmes says locals should arrange a welcome with a luncheon if possible. Capt Sanderson, connected to a battery, has friends in Manhattan and Topeka.
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Fort Hiley
Topeka
New Orleans
Galte
K Symmes
Poste
Man- Tevet
Chocpa
Ube
Reliet Corpa
Wounded Knee
Drexel
Manhattan
Topeke
Capt
Sanderson
Fort Riley
Hazen Rules Injunction Cases Dismissed in Court
Judge Hazen dismissed two injunction suits against Hoffman and Richards joints for improper commencement. State officers largely absent. only deputy oil inspector H. E. Pichariy present. Witnesses excluded. court notes mandatory procedural requirements and questions the suits’ real aim to expose Populist officeholders amid partisan tensions.
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Hoffman
Frovernor Leeds
RK. B. Semple
Bank Commissioners Office
Webb McNall
R. B. Turner
Board of Railroad Commissioner's
W. J. Stagg
Robert Semple
Hasen
F. H. Foster
Stice
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka and Vicinity
Topeka social items note clubs events weddings and visits. Listings include Eaton Music club Miss Jenny Cantwell Alphan Whist club Husbands Recreation club C W N club and Fox Evarts wedding. Also social dances at Wetherell's Hudson's and Morgan venues, with long lists of attendees and guests from Topeka and nearby towns.
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Eaton Music Club
Worral
Alphan
Jenny Cantwell
Husbands’ Recreation Club
Atchison Seeks Populist State Convention Host
After securing the Democratic convention, Atchison aims to host the Populist state convention and will send a committee from Wichita and Hutchinson to present the city's claims at the Populist state committee meeting in Topeka on April 20. Topeka opposes the bid.
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Atchison
Eve
Wichili
Hutchinson
Topeka
Fisher Named Register of Topeka Land Office
Washington March 14 The president sent nominations to the senate including George W Fisher to be register of the land office at Topeka Kansas John B West at Lewiston Idaho for lands office posts Kansas W H Yareho Pittsboro M T McElroy Humboldt P Townsley Great Bend named as postmasters in Kansas plus an associate justice nomination for B F Burwell of Oklahoma to the Oklahoma supreme court
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George W. Fisher
the Land Office
Washington
Senate
B. F. Burwell
Oklahoma
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Land
Death of Mrs J W Priddy in Topeka
Mrs J W Priddy dies at 1103 Tyler street at 7 30 Sunday evening from consumption following a long illness. She lived years in California and Colorado then returned to Topeka last November. Relatives may view the body Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 40 o'clock at the residence. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Sevend Presbyterian church North Topeka with Rev J A Glendennine officiating. Interment in Rochester cemetery.
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Wichita
Ladies' Society of the First Methodist Church
P. Bovebrake
Harrison Street
Marian Andrews
Kansas City
Topeka
Portia Club
Powell
Eighite
D. Tioteon
Priscele
Mire Dames Allison
George Connor
Alisa
Tillotson
Mra
ED Foster
Mra Pinwell
F. Fulton
Anna Payne
Abilene
Mire
W. N. West
Morne Calkins
Jensie Cushman
Michigan
Plorence Horner
Bachelor Club
Mamie Brooke
Marie Johnston
Katherine ‘Adiainon
Lawrence
Topeka Frie
Tyler Street
J. W. Priddy
California
Colorado
Piace
Sevend Presbyterian Church
North Topeks
Ev. J
Glendennine
Rochester Cemetery
All Curtis Men Delegates Elected for Can jonal Convention
Shawnee county Republicans hold a convention at Husaliton hall this afternoon to elect 24 delegates and 24 alternates to the spneressional convention at Horton on April 12. The delegation will be instructed for Charlie Curtis and the convention will endorse him by standard resolutions. Judge Henry Keeler to chair the convention and Judge A H Horton to lead the delegation to the First district congressional convention.
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Husaliton Hall
City Primaries Call by Republican City Central Committee
The Republicans of Topeka call a primary election under the Stanton county system for Saturday March 16 to nominate city officers including three constables, ward councilors, board of education members, and central committee members. Precincts and supervisors named. voting rules instruct Republican voters to cast their ballots accordingly. Also includes today’s market report from the Associated Press noting active early trading and surprising strength in foreign markets.
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Repiblisast
City Central
Taltiers
Topeka
Satinoid
Stanton County
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Ashy
Board of Education
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Werners
Jackson
Stoker
Stoner
Norris and
Topeka Ave
J. A. Alexandlér
Pritton & Griffing’s
Fourth and
Lake
Polis
Gepher
Fourth
Madison
Alast
Tyler
D. KK Stayer
Tenth
Kaneisove
Tom
Greenwood
Supervisir
King and
Clay
Robert Sishe
Polite
Republican City Central Committee
Repuiencits Besos
de Williams
Market Wrapup Mixed Trading on Wheat Corn and Hogs
The report notes slight gains in wheat early with later declines as prices eased on small lots. Corn follows a similar pattern with early strength fading. Provisions stay weak though hogs see later support from covering. cattle and sheep receipts mixed amid slower demand. Northwestern and Liverpool stocks show modest weekly increases as seeding and weather in Nebraska look favorable. Kansas City market shows steady wheat and hay with mixed cattle demand and firm oats. Sugar and coffee futures in New York edge higher on slight spot activity.
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Innes
Syro
Ersac
Ubalnat
Chicnito
Nebruska
Liverpool
Jay Pork
May Rite
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Timothy
March
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Leavenworth
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Weat Shrine Ave
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