Lull Before Storm Spain Ready for Congress Action
Washington April 2. The president and cabinet expect an almost inevitable clash with Spain, with a message to Congress early next week reviewing the Cuban record and press for decisive action. Debates consider recognition of independence or war, while Navy moves and Spain’s reply shape looming hostilities.
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McKinley
Congress
Pla
Washington
Spain
Cuba
Capitol
Cabinet discussion outlines options for Cuba crisis
A cabinet member outlines three paths for the president on the Spain SpainSpain matter with indications the president has not decided. The note notes Spain's reply and hints at arbitration as a potential settlement. Madrid is expected to offer no new concessions. Also reports Cuba autonomous government appeals for home rule and peace under American protection.
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Spain
Sagasta
Cuban
United States
Cuba
Cortes
Blanco
Maine
Congress
Syain
Woodford
State Department
Judge Day
Madrid
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Ima
Spirit of America
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Government of
Chicago
Steve Brodie
Adrian Mich
New York
Bell Soap Manufacturing CO
Wabash Ave
Rose Sues Germania for Libel Over Imperial Onyx Charge
Milwaukee on April 2 David S. Rose the Democratic mayoral nominee sued The Germania the leading Lutheran organ for $100000 libel over statements Tuesday alleging he organized a fraudulent Imperial Onyx company Rose denies the charge and warns against publication.
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Milwaukee
Water bicycle sighted on San Francisco Bay
In San Francisco on April 2 a two man water bicycle, built on original lines by F. O. Winquist of Union Ironworks and E. Olsen, may cruise the bay daily. The aluminium and steel craft reportedly reaches speeds up to eighteen knots an hour as Olsen plans to take it up the Yukon.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Bay
F. O. Winquist
Union Ironworks
E. Olsen
Yukon
Bloomington rail line sale ruling upheld
Judge Myers of the McLean county circuit court sustains the master in chancery findings in the Bloomington city railway case. The ruling requires the railroad property to be sold as a lump whole rather than in separate sections under the present owners.
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Bloomington
Wis
Myers
McLean County
Navy Bill Passed Shields Naval Build Up
Washington April 2 after a turbulent six hour session the house passed the naval appropriation bill and adjourned. The bill was amended to twenty four torpedo boats and torpedo boat destroyers and defeated Cannon’s bid to reduce battleships to one. Armor plate price debate ended quickly and the Cannon substitute to cut battleships failed 78 to 124.
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Washington
House
Naval Committee
Appropriations Committee
de Armond
Missouri
Atlantic
Legislative Branch
Senate Upholds Request on Cuban Consular Papers
In open session on April 2 the senate heard Chandler's resolution urging the president to forward the Cuban consular correspondence to the Senate, with action recommended following the suggestion.
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Washington
Senate
Chandler
Battleship funding sparks debate over emergency defense spending
Cummings of New York argued for rapid battleship construction amid war fears and tax burdens, urging authorization of emergency borrowing. Pearce of Missouri proposed boosting torpedo boats and destroyers and raising appropriations, citing naval safety concerns and the need to shield battleships from torpedo threats.
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Cummings
New York
the Yalu
Japan
China
Germany
France
England
Russia
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Rep
Missouri
Debate on naval strength and Danish islands weighs Senate
Pearce's motion passes as De Armond urges aggression to deter a hostile fleet. He warns the Maine’s destruction shows diplomacy risks and calls for striking first. The Senate then debates buying Denmark’s West India islands with Lodge withdrawing the proposal amid party clashes. Bacon argues fortifications would delay any use, while Mason supports war readiness.
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de Armond
Committee On Foreign Relations
Secretary of State
Senate
Danish West India Islands
West India Islands
Denmark
Lodge
Bacon
Georgia
Mason
Spain
Miners Union Headquarters Move to Indianapolis
United Mine Workers relocate from Columbus to Indianapolis leasing five rooms on the Stevenson block eleventh floor. President Ratchford says miners are in strong condition despite job gaps due to a tight market. Indiana black coal price rises 25 cents per ton at the mine. Terre Haute reports Indiana miners holding two meetings.
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United Mine Workers
Columbus
Stevenson Block
Ratchford
Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Wage scale rise sparks coal mining halt across Indiana
Indiana coal mines largely suspended Thursday night to drain stockpile ahead of a new 10 cent per ton advance. Large buyers have already secured coal in anticipation, with the change hoped to start within two weeks as demand remains high.
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Indiana
Trade Quiet Week Ends Quarter With Satisfactory Results
Bradstreet notes a quieter week with smaller distribution but an overall solid quarter. Foreign demand for agricultural staples remains strong and bank clearings rise amid reduced failures and liabilities from the prior year. In Canada, first quarter failures reach 616 with liabilities of 3.8 million, down from last year.
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New York
Bradstreet
Dominion of Canada
Apo
Iowa Legislature Votes Half Million for Cuban War Readiness
Des Moines April 2 The Iowa Senate and House approved a 500000 appropriation for governor to mobilize equip and send Iowa troops to Cuba if war comes. Lawmakers backed presidential and consular support and warned of possible larger sums if needed. The session also resolved to fund salaries and passed the omnibus appropriation bill.
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Des Moines
Cuba
Congress
Lee
Iowa
Shaw
Three Michigan votes oppose Pingree railway tax bill
Michigan lower and upper houses approved a concurrent resolution praising President McKinley’s Cuban policy. The House passed Pingree’s railway tax measure by only three votes against, while Senator Forsyth attacked Governor Pingree accusing him of misleading farmers.
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Michigan
Lansing
Mich
McKinley
Congress
House
Pingree
Forsyth
Cure advertisements for Karl's Clover Root Tea and Shiloh's Cure
A grainy ad page touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as nerve tonic laxative and health restorer for constipation kidney and lower trouble. It also promotes Shiloh's Cure as a cough remedy and Shiloh's Vtizier for dyspepsia with bold claims and discounts through Glasgow & Lytle.
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Karl
S A. Sweet
Hartford
Conn
Glasgow & Lytle
Shiloh
National Book Concern promotes War in Cuba agents scam
Advertisement offers Cuban war propaganda book with endorsements from Cuban patriots and Senor Quesada. Promises high commissions, free outfits, credit, and monthly earnings up to 500 dollars. Claims endorsements and reliability to lure agents. directs to Dearborn Street Chicago address.
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Senor Quesada
Cur
Washington
National Book Concern
Dearborn St
Chicage
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