Armistice terms loom as Spain seeks mediation
Washington reports Spain has granted an armistice in Cuba without conditions and asks the United States to enlighten opinion on its attitude. The note, delivered by Senor Polo de Bernabe, outlines terms including withdrawal of US ships and cessation of Cuban insurgent support, while counts on expert review by maritime powers.
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Senor Polo de Bernabe
Spain
Blanco
Cuba
United States
Span
Maine
Woodford
Madrid
Senor Gallen
Europe
Russia
Havana
Senor Polo
State Department
Senor du Bene
Legation
Spanish Armistice Note Outlines Iberian Cuba Truce
Washington reports a Spanish note to the United States announcing an armistice in Cuba with details. It states General Blanco will proclaim a suspension of hostilities today with later duration and terms to be set. The note also promises liberal Cuban institutions and a May meeting of Cuban chambers.
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United States
Cuba
Congress
America
Spain
Blanco
Friends of Peace
Island of
Canada
Madrid
President's Cuba message to Congress on armistice and Spain
Washington April 11 The president will send a Cuba policy message to Congress at noon today. It will note Spain's armistice and may urge belligerent action unless it meets U S aims. Cabinet meetings on Easter Sunday shaped the approach as Havana reports General Blanco issued the armistice.
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Congress
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State Department
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Rome
Inianapolis
Ind
Indiana National Guard
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Indiana
Cuban insurgent envoy defies Spanish armistice stance
Washington April 11 Senor Quesada the Cuban insurgent diplomat said the armistice is a Spanish trick aimed at pressuring the American public. He argued Americans know it is a bid to reimpose Spanish rule after three years of fighting for independence.
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Washington
Senor Quesada
Consul General Lee Arrives in Key West on Fern
Key West sees Consul General Lee arrive at 7 30 am on the Fern after leaving Havana Saturday evening. A large crowd greets him with good order. He sails to Tampa at noon and then heads to Washington. Madison reports politics dominate after Tuesday's local elections. Mayor elect David S. Rose of Milwaukee is seen as Democratic gubernatorial hopeful.
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Fla
Lee
Fern
Havana
Tampa
Washington
Madison
Wis
David S. Rose
Milwaukee
United States Purchases British Steamer Zafire
Hong Kong reports on April 1 that the United States has purchased the British steamer Zafire. The purchase marks a notable ship acquisition amid trade movements in the region. The Zafire is expected to bolster maritime capabilities for U.S. interests.
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Hong Kong
United States
Zafire
Anglo Egyptian forces rout Mahmoud Pashas troops at Atbara
Reports from Cairo detail a brutal battle where 2,000 dervishes including twelve emirs were killed and Mahmoud Pasha’s infantry and cavalry suffered heavy losses. General Kitchener praised native troops, while Highlanders and Gatacre’s brigade supported the action.
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Atbara
Nile
Mahmoud Pasha
Wad Bislara
Dongola
Mahmoud
Camerons Hold Out At Zampa In Lone Highland Stand
Pri vate Cross bayoneted a dervish as Piper Stewart led Cameron Highlanders with Stewart killed and Mackenzie of Seaforth wounded. Officers including Colonel Money bore bullets through helmets. Captain Urquhart fell with last words Never mind me go on. Sirdar praised the regiment after a costly but steady advance under fire. Three British officers and eighteen men buried in front of the zariba as Soudanese band played.
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Cross
Gatacre
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Cameron Highlanders
Piper Mackenzie
Seaforth Highlanders
Colonel Money
Captain Urquhart
Zariba
Anti-Ritual Crusade Sparks Church Turmoil in London
London reports detail John Kensit's anti ritual campaign during Holy Week. At St Cuthbert's Good Friday ceremony Kensit seized the crucifix, provoking mass arrests and indictments. Separate items note a Kenton Ohio train crash killing a family and Polish province confiscations of Polish insignia jewelry.
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John Kensit
St. Cuthbert’s Church
Christ
Pilate
Caiaphas
Mr. Kensit
Kensit
Sixty-Nine Dead In Alaska Snow Slide Losses Likely Higher
Advices from Skaguay, Alaska report at least seventy-five missing in the Chiskoot pass snowslide, with as many as 100 feared. Sixty-nine bodies have been recovered as rescuers press excavation. a long list of identified dead spans coast to coast and beyond, including Seattle and Tacoma residents.
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Wash
Skaguay
Alaska
Ives
Chiskoot Pass
Lister
Andrew Anderson
San Francisco
Ed Atwood
New York
Theama
George Ekegert
Portlhind
Ore
BR IL
Esterbrook
Wiliam Falke
U. GC. Glen
Spokane
T. Glynn
Porthind
Don Geppart
Beattie
W. Grimes
Atkina
Idaho
M. Grimes
Tacoma
FM. Grimes
Sacramento
Cal
Preston Griszeley
Buffalo
Homer
J. Hudson
S&s. J
G. Smith
Tacma
J. W. Smith
Wooley
Jeff Soley
A. Uler
G. Weithlin
Kansans City
N. W
Warner
Wilthem
Menlo Park
Gus Sebarth
Train crashes into meals. workers injured in Illinois collision
Train No 18 on the Chicago and Erie road could not stop as air brakes failed. The express dashed past the station, then collided with the local train in a siding, killing fireman George Miller of Huntington Ind and injuring engineer Shaffer, brakeman M P Hohlman, passenger Thomas Burns, box injury to express messenger C S Sheldon, arm injury to A J Lewis, and serious back injury to J M Williams. Debating teams from DePauw and Earlham colleges disputed income tax policy at Greencastle with Earlham prevailing. In Virginia, Fort Monroe officers wed Elizabeth McCalla and William G Miller in a chapel ceremony. Indiana mobilization plans were announced ahead of the state fair grounds mobilization. Naval exam of the whaleback Christopher Columbus explored use as a transport capable of carrying thousands.
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Lima
Chicago and Erie Road
Jooree Miller
Huntington
Ind
Shaffer
M.P. Hohlman
Thomas Burns
Spencerville
C. 8
Sheldon
Salamanca
A. J. Lewis
Toledo
J. M. Williams
Greencastle
DePauw
Earlham Colleges
United States
Earlham
Ray J. Wade
Cyrus Mead
Charles A. Beard
J. Bennet Jordon
Royal J. Davis
Earl &. Widup
William A. Woods
Chicago
Henry
Rushvie
Professor Moran
Purdue
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J. B. Thenderson
H. M. Eicher
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J. J. Kellogg
Presente Claire
Lepalitienits
Olllee Enet Side Square
Chas. J. Wilson
Kear of
Alberson'’s Grocery
W. H. Butterfield
Iowa
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Temple Building
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