United States Cuba Proposals Put Spain in Tight Watch
Madrid and Washington clash over an armistice in Cuba and Cuban independence. Spain to declare arms ceasefire until October with U S good offices, while the United States seeks independence of Cuba possibly via indemnity. Madrid schedules cabinet and high level talks to decide.
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United States
Washington
Cuba
Europe
Anther
Woodford
Senor Sagasta
Senor Gullen
Senor Moret
Spain
America
Weaington
Washington eyes calm path as Spain crisis nears end
Washington previews a week that could decide peace or war over the Spanish dispute. White House meetings with Congress leaders raise hopes of definite Madrid results by tomorrow night, while Capitol allies press for action and details. European mediation appears unlikely. Spain may face a solo decision to fight. Naval and military plans remain tightly guarded.
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American Congress
Madrid
Washington
Congress
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Capitol
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Europe
United States
France
War and Navy Departments
Navy Department
Crowninshield
Navigation Bureau Issues Silent Information Order
The bureau of navigation issued an order forbidding subordinates to publicly reveal any information without explicit permission from the head of the bureau. The directive emphasizes centralized control over communications and restricts official disclosures.
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Bureau of Navigation
Republicans Confer on Cuban Policy After House Session
In Washington Republicans active for prompt action on Cuba held a second conference after adjournment. The meeting grew to 115 members, signaling strong support for pressuring the president to advance negotiations and consider possible delays if needed. A committee of eleven was named to brief the president.
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Cuba
Marsh
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Maine
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Town
Hepburn
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Imates
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Sulloway
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Wisconsin
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Nebraska
Knox
Massachusetts
Faris
Indiana
Hager
Smith
Ferry Chairmen Reply Sends Political Friction in Tax Bill
Governor Pingree receives a Phoenix Arizona letter from Chairman Ferry of the Republican state central committee outlining his view on the equal tax bill and the call for a special session. The reply criticizes convening without party input and warns extra sessions may harm the party and state.
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Mich
Pingree
Ferry
Republican State Central Committee
Phoenix
A. T
Mount Declines Senate Candidacy in Indiana
Indianapolis March 31 Gov Mount says he is not a candidate for United States senator. He cites duty to voters and desire to help the party win rather than pursue national honors amid mounting interest from supporters. Chicago March 31 Colonel Marcus Kavanagh is restored to command of the Seventh Illinois National Guard after military arrest for marching with unauthorized civilian groups on St Patrick’s Day.
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Mount
United States
Indiana
Chicago
Marcus Kavanagh
Illinois National Guard
Reece
Kavanagh
Knights of Pythias of
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Castle Hall Association
Rivers threaten rail line as flood nears Princeton
The Wabash and White rivers rise with Princeton, Indiana reporting the Louisville Evansville and St. Louis railroad losing at least three miles of track between Princeton and St. Louis. Road access will delay train service for about a week even if weather stays fair.
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Wabash
Louisville
Evansville
St. Louis
Battle Over Cuban Resolution Roils House Leaders
A raucous House session centered on Bailey’s bid to overrule the speaker and force a Cuba independence resolution. Reed’s stance split Republicans between backing party unity and supporting intervention, as the vote on an appeal failed 180 to 189 with two Republicans crossing lines.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Bailey
Hull
Bailey Seeks Cuba Independence Privilege Beyond Naval Bill
The House debates a privileged question as Bailey from Texas pushes a resolution recognizing Cuba’s independence. Boutelle defends prior rulings and moves to reconvene the naval appropriation debate while Republicans remain silent amid historical references to Hawaii and a dramatic party split.
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Boutelle
Naval Affairs Committee
House
Texas
Crisp
Hull Advises Prudence on Cuba War Resolution
Hull, head of the Military Affairs Committee and key prompter of vigorous Republican action, urges Republicans not to rush. He says the Cuba independence measure is not a war declaration and that war remains an option only if needed, cautioning against premature conclusions.
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Committee On Military Affairs
Cuba
Reed Rules Resolution Not Privileged in House Ruling
The speaker delivered a deliberate ruling that the resolution is not privileged. Reed explained the House can make rules for its government and that topics like war or recognition, while within congressional power, do not become questions of privilege merely because laws may address them.
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Routelle
Crisp & Proposition
Texas
Crisp
Montelle
Missouri
Dockery
Reed
House
Boutelle
Acheson and Robbins
Pennsylvania
Congress
Varied 19th Century notices from a Springfield publisher obituary to Cuba
The items report John Ives of Springfield Illinois dies at 81. Captain Anson aims to buy the Chicago baseball club. London sees large pocket picking activity. Wig hair from Italian and Spanish convents. Wisconsin selects M J Tappina as state centro secretary. Kansas apple growers trap rabbits in four orchards. Zinc vein and possible oil gas near Carthage Missouri. Michigan volunteers form nucleus to fight Spain in Cuba. Prince of Wales pays for telegrams and theater boxes. Fred Grant and wife seek West Point cadet appointment for Ulysses III. Population by country ratios in Uruguay Argentina Cuba Mexico Venezuela Chile Brazil and others. Henry Vilas declines Madison alderman bid. William A Steele of Chestnut Street National Bank Philadelphia charged with false reports.
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United States
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Wis
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William M. Singerly
Embezzlement Suspect Charles Woxen Sought by Cable
Reports from Christiana indicate orders have been sent to New York to arrest Charles Woxen Swedish and Norwegian consul general who has disappeared from New York and is accused of embezzlement. Woxen is about 50, of medium height with a missing left hand.
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Christiana
New York City
Charles Woxen
Genée
New York
Karl's Clover Root Tea and Shilohs Cure Advertisements
An old advertisement promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as a nerve tonic and laxative, claiming relief from nervous tension constipation and bowel trouble with improvements to health. Shilohs Cure is marketed for coughs chest congestion and general remedies with claims of sale by Glasgow and Lytle. The notices tout many bottles sold and easy preparation, urging readers to purchase for several ailments.
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Sweet
Hartford
Conn
Glasgow & Lytle
Glasecow & Lytle
Shiloh
Agents Wanted For War in Cuba by Senor Quesada
An advertisement for a sensational book titled War in Cuba by Senor Quesada, endorsed by Cuban patriots and in high demand. The National Book Concern offers outfits free, credit given, freight paid, with a low price of 8150. Address Chicago.
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Senor Quesada
Washington
National Book Concern
Dearborn St
Chicago
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