Debate over Cuba policy heats up in Congress
Washington March 28 The President's Cuban policy draws sharp division in Congress. Rep Curtis urges immediate recognition of Cuban independence and intervention if Spain resists. Supporters call for decisive action, while some favor diplomacy and continuation of warning to Spain. Leaders insist the time for duty is now.
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McKinley
Congress
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Cuba
Simpson
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Wall Street
Reed
Naval Reserve Called to Monitor Montauk Mission
Adjutant General Strucker reports from Trenton that 95 of New Jersey's naval reserve are to be held in readiness to monitor Montauk from League Tana navy yard to Porthind Maine. Governor Vierbete said the Washington order for transporting the monitor is expected within two or three days. The battalion, including Jersey City and Newark members, is said to be mood sailors after recent coast training with the Maine battleship off New London.
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N. J
Strucker
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Deval Reserve
Montauk
League Tana Navy Yard
Porthind
Vierbete
Washington
Jersey City
Newark
Maine
New London
Preachers for War Back Cuba Crisis Backed by Chicago Clergy
Methodist and Congregational ministers in Chicago adopted resolutions urging immediate intervention in Cuba and favoring force if needed to supply starving Cubans. Presidents course in the matter was heartily commended at both meetings.
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Cuba
Chicama
Chicago
United States
Spain
Hermione Yacht Sold to U S Government
The yacht Hermione, owned by the late Henry I Pierce, has been sold by the Pierre estate executors to the United States government. Clyde-built and seven years old, she can reach 17 knots, cruises at 12 knots, and has been in winter quarters at New York. Orders direct she be moved at once to the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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Boston
Hermione
Henry I. Pierce
United States
Pierre
Clyde
New York
Colorado Troops Moved to New Posts and Forts
Major General Miles ordered transferring the Eleventh Infantry headquarters and six companies from Colorado to Jefferson Barracks Missouri. The G Company staff and band of the Fifteenth Infantry move from Fort Bayard New Mexico to Fort Huachuca Arizona, with one Fifteenth company from Fort Bayard to Fort Apache Arizona. Whipple Barracks post to be discontinued.
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Miles
Eleventh Infantry
Department of Colorady
Jefferson Mo
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Order for Ponchos for Cleveland Rubber Works
Cleveland March 29 The Cleveland Rubber Works company has received wire instructions to furnish two thousand ponchos weekly. The order outlines rapid production for military or emergency use and indicates ongoing supply commitments from the Cleveland firm.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Ruwber Works Company
Military gear orders discussed for fortifications and ponchos
Reports indicate negotiations for large orders of rubber ponchos combed capes and blankets for government use. Shipments expected to start within four days at 2000 items per week with consignments to the United States Quartermaster’s Department at Schuylkill Arsenal Philadelphia. Also related talks on army atten capes for Fort Leavenworth barracks.
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Mence
United States Quartermaster’s Department
Schulkill Arsenal
Philadelphia
Senacay
Aso
Ft Leavenworth Barraci
No More Guns For Sale In Europe
European stocks are nearly exhausted as Belgium may supply guns to the United States. Forty rapid fire S and 6-Inch guns are ready, to be shipped immediately via Ammettonge. U S attache Bates begins a tour of Germany Austria and Belgium to purchase arms. Berlin reports Germany has no guns available. Krupp stock is spoken for. Belgian government may supply, but delivery is uncertain and not imminent.
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Belgium
London
United States
United Staes
Declaration of War Talk In Havana Editorial
Havana reports deep interest as La Lucha calls McKinley’s note to Spain a declaration of war. The piece argues the note seeks a set date to end hostilities, not a formal war declaration, and critiques the court of inquiry as scientifically baseless while praising Captain Sikehee as a popular navy officer.
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McKinley
Spain
Havana
United States
la Lucha
United States Court of Inquiry
Sikehee
United States Navy
Suppressed Witness Describes Maine Explosion Talk
A witness in the court of Inquiry, speaking through an interpreter, recounted a crossing from Havana to Regias where three Spaniards and a citizen discussed blowing up the Maine. An army officer said the plan would explode the ship and sink it, with a jovial remark about beer, before the conversation was interrupted.
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Washington
Court of Inquiry
Oeluck
Havana
Regias
Spanien
Army
Navy
Maine
Jocosely
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Cure for All Pile Forms
A historic advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a universal remedy for piles and related rectal issues. It claims instant pain relief, progressive healing, and a safe, non surgical approach aided by nerve and blood vessel action. The ad warns of neglect risking fatal outcomes and notes the remedy contains mineral poisons and is sold in drug stores.
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Pitca
Spec
Ing
Sverranere
Pyracia Pre Co
Marshall
Mich
Nave
Thorman
Hive
British Nabal Moves Signal China Crisis Rise
March 23 London reports Britain abandons policy of equal commercial status in China. Aims to advance east for compensation and advantages, with naval activity at Hong Kong and possible action near the Shandong coast. Rumors cite syndicate cession of Shanxi province area and hints of actions by Britain and Japan amid European powers.
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China
Far East
Russia
Germany
Great Britain
Hong Kong
Hung Chang
Europe
Prince Kung
Shan Hi
Dally Cheam Jcle
Lord Salisbury
Beitiah Sqiadran
Oke Pon
Shang Tung
Sturighal
Wai
Gret
Mintle
Hive
Prince Henry
Prussia
Fi Kong
Crisia
Anton Seidl Dead In New York Poisoning
New York reports the death of Anton Seidl, famed musical director, at 11 45 last night. Officials say he died by poisoning possibly from eating fish, in the city.
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New York
Anton Seidl
Fur of Rabbits to Spark St Louis Fur Industry
A large St Louis factory plan aims to turn rabbit skins into valuable fur, inspired by European success. An experienced German fur manufacturer has attracted local investors, forecasting high skin values and potential hunting pressure on wild fur-bearing animals. The article also notes druggists Swift & Holliday promote King’s New Discovery and Mystic Cure, with testimonials, and mentions Santa Fe electric lighting on rail cars and local remedies.
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Europe
Germany
Bt. Louisuns
Uils
Swift & Holliday
HS. Jones
Tacoma
Wash
Political Notes From Kansas Campaign Gossip
Wichita Eagle reports Governor hopeful W B Stanley as likely. Kansas Republicans push A Wy suilths Sangldnay for deputy commander. Senator Henry Zimmer and Rep Frank Armstrong visit Topeka. Frank Thormaas says he waits to volunteer for US effort against Spain. Bowersock of Lawrence denied plans to desert in the Second district convention. Lawrence backs Bowersock. John Breidenthal denies being asked to chair the Populist state committee again. Coburn’s gubernatorial return questioned. John Hryden of Eureka named to state live stock sanitary commission. he chaired stock committees in 1895 Populist legislature. John B Hessin claims large majority of delegates to Mexican convention. Fiessin confident for governor nomination. Clay Center Times backs J D McFarland for associate justice. Dr Thomas Blakeslee ordered to move Fort Scott office to Neodesha. Wyandotte 34 delegates claimed by Republican candidates. delegation remains uninstructed.
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Charlie Lobdell
FP. D. Coburn
Wyandotte
John Hryden
Eureka
Lvestock Sanitary Commission
House of Representatives
Kansas
Dam the Nile plan draws mixed views from engineers and archaeologists
Cairo March 29 English engineers propose a grand Nile dam to store water and ease dry seasons while reducing floods. The plan faces archaeologists guarding Isis temple sites near Philae and Assam. Estimated 1,066,000,000 cubic meters storage, 76 feet high, 6,000 feet long, with locks for Nile steamers. Contractors promise five years and 800,000 dollars yearly for 20 years.
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Nile
Archaeologiate
Isis
Ptolemy II
Tis
Ne Nile
Upim
Philae
Assam
Egypt
Niles
Railroad Federation Formed Among All Divisions
Surprising union of railroad brotherhoods carried out March 1 in Chicago and announced at Chiefs meeting in St Louis. Conductor trainmen telegraphers and other groups join under one federation to operate with separate officers. Wages reforms and labor talks mingle with federation plans as strike threats loom. Weathered by CIO style caution, the pact aims for an April go live and October convention to welcome all, excluding Locomotive Firemen group.
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Rrwineers
Triinmen
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Federation of Labor
Ita
Rrand
Poors
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Lodihe
Diviniane
Brotherhood of
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Order of
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Meves
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FB Clarke
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Xenway
T. V. Powce
Railway Telegraphere
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Mexico
Monterer
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Pease
New Turntable Prep Near Las Vegas in 1898 Notes
From Las Vegas report the materiel for a new turntable arrives daily. Engineer William Schultz heads to Topeka on committee business. Harry Hoffman, formerly a call boy, now ex- passenger brakeman. Dr. Shadrach of Albuquerque as special physician for Santa Fe Pacific. Andrew Murray reassigned to rounds with Conductor J Quinn. Wm Hoynton shifts to engine on KC BP G railway. Five new Argentine Kan engines training on road. A company rule requires new engines to test run over road. Record Bulletin No 0, Raton NM, March 22 1898. Two firemen on this division dismissed for failure to prove illness. C M Taylor, Division Master Mechanic.
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Topeka
Harry Hoffman
The
Round House
Um Prssenger
Shadrach
Albuquerque
N. B
Sélmont, Ariz
Santa Fe Pacific
Andrew Murray
Ielghe
J. Quinn
Wm. Hoynton
Roton
Las Vegas
Argentine
Kan
Raton
N. MM
C. M. Taylor
Inspecting Terminals by Rock Island and Santa Fe Officials
Rock Island and Santa Fe officials visit Atchison and St. Joseph to inspect terminals. General Superintendent H. C. Mudge and Assistant Superintendent Avery Turner oversee the inspection, reviewing facilities and operations at key junctions.
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Santa Fe
Atchison and St. Joe
H. C. Mudge
Avery Turner
Rail line changes and Mexico strike reported in Topeka notices
Division and Rock Island officials discuss track extensions from Rushville to Atchison and from Atchison to St Joe with Santa Fe terminals in Atchison. Mexico's historic railroad strike disrupts service. several conductors reinstated after collisions. Oberlin branch gains new passenger schedule. Rock Island and Santa Fe routes promoted for travelers to Colorado and California via Topeka as rail services advertise faster connections.
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Santa Fe
Atchison and
St. Joe
Atchison
W. 7
W. J. Lawrence
Rock Island
Rook Island
Rushville
Ateblco
St Joe
Hock Inland
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