American leaders deny riots threaten Havsihi unrest
General Hianco and General Bante dispel rumors of anti Spanish riots in Havsihi. They express confidence in preserving order among natives and blame a small Maes faction of Americans for fomenting tensions. Presence of American press correspondents is deemed to influence the situation.
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Firet Paso
Ilavana
Hianco
Weiler
Bante
Havsihi
United State
Mieney
Ships to Havana Rumor Warns of Protective Deployment
Washington reports rumors that ships may be sent to Havana to protect American interests. The Spanish situation dominates cabinet briefings as negotiations with Aulawende continue and naval concerns rise. Officials discuss potential actions and the role of the War and State Departments in safeguarding U S assets.
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Washington
Fapek
Weral
Pourse
Oomhee
Dudge
Judee
Homsevelt
Judge Bas
Hawana
Cubar
Ameria
Colored troops sent to Dry Tortugas relocation order
Gen Miles orders a colored regiment to move to the Dry Tortugas to reinforce fortifications. The unit, about 469 men under Col A S, joins other colored regiments in Cuba and Montana posting, with chaplains and artillery detachment planned for Fort Jefferson and Port Assiniboine.
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Miles
Thorreshiovnia
Mth Infantry
Mimeou
Harris
Mont
Col. A. S
Carp
Garrack
Fort Jefferson
Artil Company
War Declaration Resolution Introduced in House
In a February session a House committee chair introduced a resolution declaring war between Spain and the United States and its territories. The measure urges the president to mobilize the entire land and naval forces including the militia to carry the declaration into effect.
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Titinute
Spain
Gratia
United States
Secretary Alger Apologizes for Cabinet Unity
Washington, March 23. Secretary Alger releases a statement claiming no cabinet dissent on President's Maine message. He asserts unanimous approval, notes Congress receive report at once, and says the United States awaits Spain's reply amid the larger crisis. The note defends the administration and predicts further developments in the coming months.
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Washington
Becnutary
Alger
Maine
Congress
Spain
Spanish report on Maine explosion findings
Washington March 29 synopsis of Spanish naval commission report on the destruction of the battleship Maine outlines witness and expert declarations. It asserts no torpedo explosion shock or distant column of water and no vibration felt on shore, aiming to refute theories of external attack.
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Washington
Maine
Tie Meiment
Explosion Inside Vessel Suspected in Harbor Evidence
The senior pilot testifies to abundant fel in the harbor with corroboration from witnesses. The assistant engineer notes dead fish after explosions during harbor works. Divers could not reach the Maine’s bottom due to mud. examination of vessel sides shows rents and breaks pointing to an internal explosion. Madison news reports Glaholt Machine Co on government orders for heavy projectile machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Depew Questions Maine Explosion Report Shocked by Truth
Chauncey Depew disputes the inquest findings on the Maine disaster. He supports the view that the explosion was accidental and blames ship construction, while blaming Spain for hostility and urging Congress to empower President McKinley to seek peace and security for Americans abroad.
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Chauncey Depew
Maine
New York
Chauncey Mr. Dielen
Court of Inquly
Spain
Mckinley
Congress
UN- Iesa
Ie Hind
Work on Charleston ship delayed by workmen shortage
In Vatero Cal March 28 repairs on the Charleston are delayed due to insufficient labor. Requisitions issued daily, April 16 target for readiness. Yorktown Pensacola and Philadelphia guns to be shipped east. six ships to be moved, three cars required.
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Vatero
Cal
Charleston
Atlante Cetet
Yeirktown
Philadslpia
Yorktown
Pensacola
Spain Seeks Armistice With Conditions Said To Be Considered
Washington reports say Spain proposed an armistice after talks with the president in recent days. The president will weigh the plan with other negotiations and requires accompanying conditions. Spain shows willingness to accept peace but not all terms. A senator indicated matters may be decided soon.
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Washington
Spain
Depew Denounces War Fears in Spain Crisis
New York March 2 8 Cha rinesy Depew says the nation faces possible war with Spain and confesses he does not see a path to avoid conflict. He argues old soldiers favor peace, cites Grant and Sherman, notes war benefits bankers and big corporations but warns small business and labor would suffer. He adds the public would back the president if diplomacy fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Depew
Spain
Tel- Setiph
Winthrop steam yacht touted as finest in fleet
Philadelphia March 29 The Winthrop built by Charles Hull company for Shin plot company has been sold to the United States government. The 195 foot vessel features 18 foot beam and 15 foot draft with 24 tons register and triple expansion engines. Washington March 2 Captain Bradford, chief of naval equipment, completed plans for securing 4 naval.
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Philadelphia
Winthrop
Charles Hullmot Cupanyy
Shin Plot Company
United States
Cuba
Washington
Bradford
Naval Equipment
Government
New York
Atlas
Starard 611
Te Government
Naval Auxiliary Board
Final action planned for canal station near Hayti or Santo Domingo
A Madrid dispatch notes a proposed station in waters south of Cuba not on Navassa Island but at a Hayti or San Domingo harbor or near St. Thomas inland Danish area, open to purchase. London March 23 reports Maine report delay to aid European diplomacy, boosting stocks during a conference with Senor Sagasta. Gen Woodford seeks personal talks with Sagasta, believed to carry a message from President McKinley.
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Cuba
Navassa Island
Hayti
San Domingo
St.Thomas
London
Madrid
Congress
Durie
Senor Gullen
Woodford
United States
Senor Sagasta
McHinley
Madrid Conference Promises Pacific Reconciliation
Tranquility prevails in Madrid and provinces as public opinion favors a friendly settlement of Spain United States differences. Newspapers predict a pivotal conference this afternoon between Gen Woodford and Premier Senor Sagusta, hoping for pacific results. Government vows to avoid war if Spain dignity remains intact.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
Rumor of U S Purchase of Canadian Cruiser Acadia
A report from Tishfox New Brunswick claims the United States may buy the Canadian cruiser Acadia from Primisolon for Washington. The vessel is a wooden steamer with speed of knots under Captain Levita of Rox artillery. Officials in Halifax call the tale unfounded.
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Canada
Washington
Tishfox
N. S
United Stats
Primisolon Fishers
Acadia
Halifax
Levita
Rox
United States
Poetic Dispatch Glorifies Anglo American Unity
A New York dispatch portrays Alfred Austin praising Anglo American harmony in a verse reflecting pride in a shared heritage. The excerpt urges freemen to cast aside old grievances, unite across lines of blood and race, and celebrate friendship and peace under flags of Shamrock, United States banner, and the star spangled banner.
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Taonion
Alfred Austin
New York Dispatch
Cape Clear
Yale Students Patriotism Demonstration on New Haven Green
Yale students united in a Cuban demonstration on the New Haven green marching with two Cuban flags and noise makers. About 400 to 500 students cheered for Cuba before returning to the campus to resume cheering and parading.
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New Haven
Conn
Yalu
Cuba
Pace Society endorses McKinley on Spanish question in Boston
The Pace Society directors approve President McKinley’s policy stance on the Spanish issue and urge him to persevere for a longer period. The message, signed by President Robert Trent Paine and Secretary Ben- Bapater F. Trueblood, reflects continued support and a belief in eventual solutions.
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Boston
Pace Society
McKinley
Flere
Robert Trent Paine
Ben- Bapater F. Trueblood
Newspapers Question Maine Cage Weak in Spain Debate
Paris Michigan reports Puraro disputes the American Court of Inquiry findings on the Maine disaster. He calls it unsafe and unsupported. He claims U S will shock European opinion and risk war over weak conclusions while Gullois cites Admiral Depart on internal explosion.
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Paris
Spain
Great danger to peace cited in Madrid telegraph
The semi official El Liberal argues the Maine report clears no grave pretext for war and warns Spain to repel foreign intervention while avoiding concessions. Imparcial Independent notes U S attitude shift as Spanish cruisers approach Havana Harbor. Royal theater fund drives raise navy support amid high ticket prices.
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Madrid
el Liberal
McKinley
Spain
Imparcial Independent
United States
Tiavand
Royal Theater
Gunners Graduate In New York Class Arrives
The Savannah line steamer City of Birmingham arrived from Savannah Ga today carrying 31 gunnery graduates from the Amphritrite. Among them were five men detailed from the Maine and the class is noted as a new unit arriving in New York.
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New York
Savannah Line
City of Birmingham
Burg
Savannah
United States
Maine
Columbia Moves Off from League Island Navy Yard
The United States cruiser Columbia departed League Island navy yard for Hampton Roads amid a cheering crowd. The ceremony was absent, but citizen spectators lined the wharves as she steamed to Deep Water Point and anchored for the night.
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Philadelphia
United States
Columbia
League Island Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Fier
Brownson in Rome seeking available warships
Rear Admiral Willard H Brownson travels to Rome to confer with the public minister of the navy Admiral Brin regarding purchasing warships. He has authorization to inspect private yards and assess vessels available for sale.
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Rome
March
Willard Uh Browennon Bus Cuiterrad
Marine
Admiral Brin
Ity
Pricaie
Spain Offered a Broad Way Out for Peace
London reports the Pall Mall Gazette notes President Mekhinjeis message to Congress opens a broad path to peace in Spain, suggesting no words in the message should ruffle Castilian pride and signaling a move toward a peaceful settlement. The piece cites a generally hopeful tone in the city’s afternoon papers. The U S buys the Atlas and four more ships, including five yachts, to date.
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Spain
Pall Mall Gazette
London
Mekhin- Jeyis
Congress
ATLAS
Proposal for 1 100 000 National Guard appropriation debated
Albany officials consider a contingent appropriation of 1 100 000 for proper equipment and necessary costs of the National Guard for active service under governor and legislature committee oversight. Also reports flag raised over torpedo boat Somers bought in Germany and Spanish residents in Mexico donate 240 000 for Cuban reconcentrados relief. Arrivals from Havana include the Mangrove lighthouse tender and Rie survey Dugner Barbe bringing wreckage.
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National Guard
Albany
Germany
Berlin
John J. Knopp
U.S Ny
San Francisco
United States
Schichau Yards
Somers
Washington
Senor Foto
Mexico
Havana
Key West
Mangrove
Maine
FREE AND THEN FEED Major Hudson Sends Message
Major J. K. Hudson wired Senator Baker regarding prison feeding and stance on Spain, power, and prisoner care. The Kansas-Omaha Commission, led by Governor Leedy, proposed an exhibit plan for the Omaha Trans Mississippi exposition with appointed commissioners from Atchison Topeka Pittsburg Wellington and others.
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Major Hudson
Senator Baker
J. K. Hudson
Baker
Kansas Omaha
Leedy
Kansas
Omaha
Two Bodies Recovered From Ayer Building Ruins
Chicago March 20 Ayer Building collapse debris yielded two bodies identified as Frederick T. Robinson and a woman believed to be Miss Hattie Davidson. Robinson’s body was identified by Capers in his pocket. the woman’s body was badly burned. Twelve bodies found in total with five still missing.
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Ayer
Chicago
Frederick T. Robinson
Hattie Davidson
Robinson
Crawford Theater Ejects Dazzling Company After Indecent Preview
A Topeka theater manager forbids tonight's performance by the sparkling and dazzling company led by Harry W. Semon, calling the show indecent and ordering baggage removed. Semon unsuccessfully chases Crawford. audience and critics condemn the act and urge better oversight by managers of opera houses in the west.
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Harry W. Semon
A .Cotaxeal and
Fansa Company
Dazsling
Crawford Theater
E. M. Crawford
Managee Semon
Tits Moraine
Semon
Mg Cregation
Crawford
Lemon
Hood
Topeka
Beacon
Crawfor
Mannel Crawford
Trav—Eas
West
Newspaper Wire Exchange Sparks Public Office Access
A State Journal courtesy wire run to the Capital office led to a published presidential message and official board report. The joint push disrupted the newsroom and ended an informal armistice, with both papers pulling down the wire and resuming operations.
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State Journal
Althowgh
Capital
Board of Shavly
Train in a Ditch Near Bloomington in 1900s Accident
A Big Four eastbound passenger train from Bloomington to Indianapolis derailed at Kickapoo Creek after a track misalignment caused by hooding, with several injuries reported. An elderly woman named Adams suffered internal injuries and may die. medical teams were dispatched to the scene and many passengers were injured, but the engine remained on the bridge.
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Bloomington
Big Four
Qanapella
Kickapoo Creek
Adams
Ubertils
Hotchkiss Cannon Shipped From Fort Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth commanded to ship the large Hotchkiss revolving cannon to Fort McHenry Maryland. The modern weapon with five barrels weighing one thousand pounds can fire shells ten inches long over several miles. It was loaded on a Missouri Pacific jet car and sent eastward promptly. The gun’s fire rate can be adjusted from slow to rapid and it has stood at the post for years.
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Tyro
Speculation Manual Attracts Investors In Long Thoughtful Guide
A compact 19th century advertising blurb promotes a book on speculation in stocks cotton and grain. It promises safe rules qualifications and practical methods. Noted press reviews from New York Sun New York Times and New York Tribune praise the author as an experienced speculative expert. Published by The Author s Pub 20 and 42 Bread Street.
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Noy
Jon Andehow
New York
Benne Sun
Sheblon
Wall Street
New York Tribune
Records Shatter as State Journal Outsells During St Patrick Fight
The State Journal reports record circulation Monday surpassing prior totals except for Corbett Fitzsimmons on St Patrick’s Day 1697. Topeka and Kansas readers flocked to know about both fights, prompting costly extra print run to meet demand.
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State Journal
St Patrick's Day
Spain
Topeka
Kansas
Subscriptions secured for auditorium fund reported
El H Crosby lists hundreds in subscriptions including K Holliday Chicago Lumber Co W A E Thompson Haw Galli Topeka Foundry Lindenschmidt Transaes sods 3822.50 and notes none were conditional though Col Holliday underlined the provision that the building lot is located in the City park.
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EL H. Crosby
K. Holliday
Chicago Lumber Co
W. A. E. Thompson Haw. Galli Topeka Foundry
Lindenschmidt & Transes
Col. Holliday
Troops Depart Fort Reno For East and Coast Posts
At noon today troops from Fort Reno began loading at this point on the Rock Island tracks taking Gatling and Hotchkiss guns and all available Ned pieces. It is understood they will be sent to eastern or coastal posts and will go via Fort Worth Texas.
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el Reno
J. T
Fort Reno
Rock Island
Fort Worth
Tex
Deaths and Funerals In Topeka and Nearby Areas
Henry Ivane father of George TL Rvass died Monday at 330 Quincy Street Topeka. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 AM at the Wexdenes Edn Colt post. Among mourners named are Cyrus Mounes Hoane Mrs John Hvlwis Mrs Sam Harpeter and Mrs Hetet McCormick Selly. Remains were shipped today for burial in Ster Tne after services. Mabel Quimbs age 1 year died Sunday and was buried today. Piano expert Taylor, tuner and regulator, advertises at Adams Music Pavilion 113 W 6th St.
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Henry Ivane
George TL Rvass
Quincy " Street
Wexdenes
Edn
Colt Post Willassiet
Hetet McCormick
Laker Td Sierins
Burt
Mabel Quimbs
Bundey
bUtiel
Clg
Taylor
C_ P
Adams
Today Market Report From Associated Press
Market report shows wheat and corn weak on nervous trading after Wall Street drop. July and May wheat contracts slid, receipts and deliveries mixed. provisions and hogs weaker with varied packer demand. oats and rye softer amid poor demand. cash grains cited with Northwestern and Liverpool factors.
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Wall Street
Washington
SPC
Sttynage
Miso
M.G
Liverpool
Eide
Syieko Tower
Sse
Sala
Fite
Harley
Northwestern
Flis
Timothy
Banassis Livestock Market Report From Texas Trade
Market note on cattle at Banassis Livestock Market with bids for steers and heifers. Prices cited include per head and feeder values. References to bulls and market conditions in Texas with miners and local buyers.
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Gert Prades
Texas
Kansas City Produce Market Update
Market notes show wheat and corn futures steady amid cautious trading. Reports from W. A Michset Co Brokers note price movements in wheat and corn while butter and other commodities appear in varied demand as market nerves remain on edge.
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Kansas City
Kansan
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK TOPEKA AND UNION NATION HANK OFFER
Grain and provisions services advertise direct wire and telephone orders with prompt execution. The Kansas City office lists its exchange building location and asserts reliability and responsibility in financial dealings.
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Lamkeaey
Central National Bank
Topeka
Kan
Union Nation
Hank
Kansas City
Sto
Kanaae
First Shor Fx
Kaneam City
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