25 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1898
Page
1
At a Special Meeting of the Cabinet Sherman’s resignation is accepted. American agents deny a report that Spain has captured it.
The War Department calls for state troop quotas and points of assembly as Congress moves toward declaring war. President’s message to Congress seeks a formal declaration while the Senate and House advance war bills.
Key West reports Havana blockade with no shots fired yet. Congress will be asked to declare war as President McKinley outlines facts and calls for 125000 troops. censorship and telegraph seizure mark the war start. Fleet actions unfold and rumors swirl about Topeka and prize ships as Madrid issues a decree.
Congress debates a $500 million war revenue bond proposal with no income tax. The Ways and Means plan targets beverages, tobacco, stamps, licenses, and document taxes to fund the war. Senate estimates revenue at $90 to $100 million, with key sectors like tea, coffee, and petroleum untouched.
The bank calls on individuals with modest means to open small savings accounts to foster a habit of saving. It argues that such accounts grow once established and emphasizes safe investment for the less affluent.
The article outlines Spain's formal reply to the U.S. ultimatum, its acceptance of a de facto war state, and plans for a swift war resolution in Congress. It details Spanish decrees on privateering, contraband, neutral flags, and the right of search, with implications for prize courts and international law as relations with the United States deteriorate.
Washington announces a mobilization of 125,000 volunteers to be stationed at Washington Richmond and Atlanta for training. Fitzhugh Lee is expected to command a major general unit. State quotas include Illinois 6608 Indiana 4402 Town 3772 Michigan 2368 Wisconsin 3274. A new regular army corps signals imminent Cuban invasion.
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