Anti American Feeling Grows in Havana Over Maine Inquiry
Friday dispatches report strong anti American sentiment in Havana linked to speculation that the Maine court of inquiry will report treachery in its verdict. Senator Proctor’s trip to Cuba is blamed by locals for perceived slights and the idea that his mission was partisan. The Maine inquiry progresses with questions about evidence and possible internal effects on U S Spain relations. Captain Peral discusses the inquiry and divers examine the Maine hull for damage while debates on raising the wreck continue.
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Havana
Maine Court of Inquiry
Proctor
Cory
Cuba
Wident McKinley
Spaniah
Spain
Court of Inquiry
Washington
Haven
Montgomery
Anita
Peral
England
Mexican indemi ty dispute over guano shipment
The San Francisco Call reports Mexico seeks 1 500 000 indemnity from Oceanic Phosphate Company for shipping guano from Clipperton Island. Mexico claims ownership and rights over the Pacific island while the company contends it also has a claim to the land, highlighting a foreign encroachment dispute.
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Clipperton
Oceanic Phosphate Company
San Francisco Call
Clipperton Island
Pacific
Phosphate Company
General Thomas Dead in Oklahoma Territory
News reached Thursday of the death in Oklahoma Territory of General Edward L. Thomas a well known Georgian. He had been in ill health for some time and went to Oklahoma two years ago to take an important government post. His advanced age hastened his decline and he passes away after a long illness.
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Inklahoma
Oklahoma
Edward L. Thomas
Thomas
Fire at Bowery Mission Lodging House Kills Eleven
A devastating blaze swept through the Bowery Mission lodging house at 105 Bowery New York early Sunday morning killing eleven men. Firefighters confirmed only eleven deaths after a thorough search with charred bodies removed to the morgue. The building housed a basement restaurant and daily gospel services with upper floors offering 150 beds rented for 15 20 and 16 cents.
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New York
Bowery Mission House
Bowery
New York City
Bowery Mission Lodging House
The
Christian Herald
Ives
German Press Sees Impending War Between Spain and United States
Berlin reports the German press is convinced war between the United States and Spain is probable. Officials and diplomats note Spain’s Cuba circular and Cuba suppression delays. U S public sentiment is described as peace minded by ambassador White, yet German accounts insist Congress favors war.
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Spain
United States
Berlin
Enlnets
Europe
Cuba
Germany
Andrew D. White
White
Congress
Madrid paper calls for war prep and privateering
The Imparcial urges Spain to act against the United States amid crisis. It argues for arming mercantile ships and quirks of privateering to strike American commerce, saying even guerilla victory could yield renown. It condemns passive behavior as the flag falls and urges decisive action.
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Cally
Madrid
The
Imparcial
Demand for gold triggers bullion market strain
London advices say money market tightens and bank rate may rise. American demand for gold exceeds expectations with bar gold and about £400,000 in Japanese holdings brought to New York. Bank of England raises price of gold coins, including Japanese, French and German issues, to 765 Od per ounce.
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London
New York
Bank of Enland
Spanish Minister Presented to President McKinley
Senor Luis Polo De Bernabe the new Spanish minister was formally presented to President McKinley on Saturday. He arrived with Mr DuBose the charge d affaires and two legation secretaries. Secretary Sherman made the introduction as cordial greetings were exchanged for about twenty minutes.
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Luis de Bernabe
McKinley
Senor
Luis Polo de Bernabe
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Spain
DuBose
Legation
Sherman
Cleveland to Address Iroquois Club in Chicago
Ex-President Cleveland accepts invitation to speak at the Iroquois club in the Auditorium Chicago on April 23 delivering an afternoon address and responding to a toast at the evening banquet described as a sound democracy and sound money demonstration. Senator Caffery and others of national reputation will also speak.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Auditorium
Senator Caffery
Defense Bill Now A Law Unanimous Senate Passage
The defense appropriation of 50 million dollars passed the Senate by unanimous vote and was signed by the President at 5 45 pm making it law. Sixty six speeches backed the measure as every senator voted aye with absent members indicated would vote aye. The scene marked a rare bipartisan surge and patriotic unity through the chamber. It also outlined potential next steps regarding Cuban independence and U S recognition options.
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Senate
Hale
Maine
House
Congress
United States
Cuba
Auch
Senor Palma
Senor Quesada
New York
Washington
How Money Will Be Spent On Defense Funds
A Washington special examines the 50 million dollar defense appropriation. Guns for infantry, more warships, and ammunition are planned. No formal allotment yet. the president delays division among services until ship costs are known and the need becomes clear.
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Washington
Congress
Naval Services
The Strike Situation in New Bedford Weavers Fines Rift
Advices from New Bedford Massachusetts report the eighth week of a major strike continues with deep splits. Weavers refuse terms on fines, blocking settlement and provoking bitter feelings among strikers and union members threatening to quit the strike council.
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New Bedford
Maas
Grand Republic Excursion Steamer Burns Near St Louis
A Mississippi river excursion boat named Grand Republic burned to the water line at the mouth of the River Desperes near South St. Louis. The origin of the fire is unknown. Captain W. H. Thorwegen, his wife and two children, and the watchman barely escaped. Nothing was saved.
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Grand Republic
Desperes
South St. Louis
W. H. Thorwegen
New Spanish Minister Talks on Autonomy and War
Senor Bernabe, the new Spanish minister in Washington, signals Spain will pursue Cuban autonomy with a treaty brokered by Cuban delegates in Havana while he serves as plenipotentiary. He says Spain aims for broad liberal autonomy, not hostility, and both nations seek to avoid war.
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Spain
Cuba
Senor
Lee
United States
General Rosecrans Dies at His Los Angeles Home
General William Stark Rosecrans died Friday morning at his residence in Los Angeles California. Born September 6 1819 in Kingston Ohio he had a storied military career before serving as Minister to Mexico and later a California congressman. He leaves three children Carl Rosecrans Mrs J K Toole of Helena Montana and Mrs Annie Rosecrans and his wife who died in 1878.
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Los Angeles
California
General Rosecrans
Cal
William Stark Rosecrans
Kingston
Delaware County
Ohio
Secretary of War
West Point Military Academy
Mexico
Tie
Congress
Redondo
Los Angeles County
Judge Hedgeman
New York
Carl Rosecrans
J. K. Toole
Helena, Mont
Mis
Annie Rosecrans
Nebraska freight rate case opinion by Justice Harlan
Supreme Court Dismisses Nebraska law as violating the fourteenth amendment in the maximum railroad freight rate case. The Nebraska statute of 1898 set statewide maximum freight rates and the case has been argued twice at the high court.
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Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Chicago to Elevate 20 Miles of Tracks This Summer
Chicago will elevate twenty miles of railroad tracks this summer at a cost near eight million dollars. The project will employ about twenty five thousand men and remove several of the citys most dangerous grade crossings.
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Chicago
New War Department Named Department of the Gulf Formed
The War Department creates the Department of the Gulf and the Department of the Lakes, abolishing Missouri and Texas departments. Atlanta, Ga becomes headquarters for the Gulf with Brig. Gen. W M Graham in command and mobilization base if war with Spain. Six states join the Gulf from the East and Texas.
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Washington
War Department
Department of the Gulf
Department of the Lakes
Missouri
Texas
Department of the East
Atlantic
North Carona
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Chicago
South Carolina
Georgian
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Atlanta
John R. Brooke
Wm. M. Graham
South
Spain
W. M. Graham
San Antonio
Tex
Department of Texas
T. R. Adams
Fifth Artillery
G. F. Barney
W. P. Hall
A. G
F. L. Doods
John Simpson
Graham
Port McPherson
Fort Barrancas
Warrington
Fla
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Port Brown
Brownsville
Fort Clark
Brockerville
Fagle Pass
Jackson Barracks
Key West Barracks
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
Fort Ringgold
Rio Grande
Plans for Settlement of the Cuban Question Submitted
Projects proposed to President McKinley for Cuba’s settlement abound but most are deemed unworthy. A single plan has gained broad approval among influential men and is under cabinet consideration, granting Cuba rights privileges and immunities similar to Canada.
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McKinley
Cuba
Canada
British Columbia reports chaos as 6000 raiders strike
Advices from the Orient say anarchy rules in Hainan where bands of about 6000 outlaws raid 11 military camps and 28 villages. The mobs murder and loot as they sweep through peaceful towns amid widespread turmoil.
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Taiwan
Vancouver
Orient
Hainan
Historic 1864 House Adverts and Patent Remedies
A fragment shows early ads for Salzer’s Coffee Berry seed and seed catalog, Taber’s Pepsin Compound, Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup, and various medicinal cures. Names include John Ay Sizer Seed Co, Taber Mfg Co, Savannah GA, and Say Thomson at 2 Ohio Ave, with date March 4, 1864.
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Coffey
Taber
Say Thomson
Ohio Ave
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