Spain and US Cuba tensions fuel calls for war
The El Correo in Spain rejects U S overtures to curb Cuban sovereignty and says only war can settle the dispute. A SOPAN writer mocks the U S navy as improvised while noting a need for vigilance behind improvisations. The London Daily News asks if Britain could mediate by granting Cuba independence to ease the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Lacasta
el Correo
Spain
United States
Cuba
London Daily News
Great Britain
Fighting Bos Evans Denies Shore Duty For Battle Command
Evans urged the secretary of the navy to join active combat rather than shore duty. He was assigned command of the Iowa, the lead battleship, and is expected to perform well if engaged in combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bos
Evans
Secretary of the Navy
Iowa
Washington War Readiness Shapes Postcard Lesson
The United States has been showing Europe the meaning of Washingtons war in peace advice. Most Americans want peace but support preparation for war. Spain has received no aid from Latin American nations, which are unlikely to pledge help in a U S conflict. Despite not sharing blood, Latin neighbors see the United States as their best friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
George Washington
Spain
Uncle Sam
Great Britain
France
Weyler's Return to Cuba Spurs U.S. Call to Action
The report says Weyler's planned return to Cuba signals royal approval of his methods. It presents this as a strong incentive for the United States to act now to stop a revival of his policy of depopulation by starvation and slaughter on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyler
Cuba
Spain
United States
Definite Maine settlement urged amid Cuba talks
The nation seeks a separate Spanish atonement for the Maine destruction apart from Cuba diplomacy or war. Senator Thurston criticizes stock gamblers while urging loyalty to the flag. Patience urged as the Maine board’s report nears, amid a tense Britain France crisis with a potential blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurston
Cuba
United States
Senator Proctor’s Cuba visit hints at independence plan
Senator Proctor, visiting Cuba perhaps at President McKinley’s suggestion, urges a peaceful path to Cuban freedom. In a senate speech he argues recognition of Cuba’s independence by the United States could suffice, avoiding war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SenNaTor Proctor
Cuba
McKinley
Senate
United States
Senate passes minor bills and Maine disaster relief
In the Senate on the 21st minor bills were passed and the body adjourned. The House unanimously approved the Maine disaster relief bill to reimburse surviving officers and men up to a year's pay and provide a year's pay to legal heirs. debate on John Roach’s old claim followed. The Senate met again on the 23rd and 24th with debates on Alaska civil government, a national quarantine bill, and contested Virginia seat Thorpe vs Epps. On the 25th naval appropriations dominated but minimal progress occurred amid filibusters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Maine
John Roach
Thorp
Epps
Virginia
Rhea
Bacon
Gallinger
N. H
Cuba
Alaska
R. T. Thorpe
Sidney P. Epps
Thurston
Nebraska
Allen
Hartman
Silver
Mont
Senate Telegrams Hint at Naval War Preparations
The senate was not in session on the 26th while house debates focused on naval appropriation. Support for aggressive Spain actions drew applause. attempts to raise naval reserves funding and uniform the naval militia failed. A key vote aimed to cut four dry docks to three, with two amendments defeated. Reports from Ex Imparera of Madrid warned of Cuban conflict and seven ironclads in front of Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo. but outcomes depend on crew skill. Also noted: Mrs. McKinty to host Brookhall alumni April 15 with a special two-car B&O train for about 100 attendees. Greg Daniel Butterfield offered Twelfth New York’s services if war comes. Spain’s tax elections expected large Sagasta majority. Madrid dispatches warn the U.S. response may be harsher than optimists predicted. Massachusetts Rep. John Simpkins died in Washington of heart failure due to gastric complications. Vienna note: Austro-Hungarian talks to sell a war weasel to Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Spain
Ex Imparera
Madrid
Cuba
United States
Vizcaya
Almirante Oquendo
McKintey
Brookhall Seminary
Baltimore & Ohio
Greg
Daniel Butterfield
Secretary of War
Twelfth New York
Col. Leonard
New York
Cortes
Senor Sagasta
John Simpkins
Massachusetts
Washington City
Tus
Vienna
Frankfort Zeitung
Illinois Deaths Mark A Wide Spread State Loss
Ill inois notes report numerous deaths and notable passings across cities such as Warsaw Bloomington Metropolis Alton New Douglas Lincoln Canton Effingham Shelbyville Sullivan Peoria and Jacksonville. Among the mourned are James E Bennett a retired sea captain and centenarian wife of Mayor W H Ragan and veteran banker Baxter Underwood. The Bradley Polytechnic Institute board approves a 37000 annual running budget and campus improvements while a Galesburg club hires a sugar beet expert to test factory conditions. Coroner rules John Owens death an accident and a Bloomington crossing incident claims Mrs John McMahon. Additional items note a golden wedding at Assumption and revival efforts in Waukegan with many conversions. Households report wheat prospects in Effingham and across central Illinois amid weather impacts on fruits and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Bennett
Warsaw
John Sheehan
Bloomington
County Kerry
Ireland
American
Theodore B. Hicks
Metropolis
Henry Taylor
Alton
T. W. Evans
New Douglas
Henry F. Elliott
Ilinois
Lincoln
William Farrell
Taylorville
Joseph Pine
Knox County
William Conklin
Sullivan
Hillsboro
Frederick C. Winslow
Armistice Talks Talk of Ending Cuban War
Washington March 28 The Cuban situation shows progress toward peace with Spain aiming to end hostilities now and the US seeking a peaceful settlement. Aimed at securing an armistice, the president plans a prompt policy, with Congress urged to hold fire on inflammatory talk while Spain negotiates with insurgents for a permanent peace. Spain may reject indemnity unless it is proven responsible for the Maine blast, otherwise war seems likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Washinngaton
Spain
Cuba
United States
Sagasta
McKinley
Congress
Boslin
Madrid
Berliner Tageblatt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Troy
August Droll
Publishe
Illinois
Chamber of Deputies
Crispi
Bank of Naples
Sigsbee
Havana
Robrey D. Evans
Bob” Evans
Washington
Sampson
Admiral Sicard
Towa
John S. Hopkins
People’s National Bank of Philadelphia
Marix
Sioux City
J. N. Henry
Seattle
Wash
Yakutat Bay
Alliance
Truman P. Handy
Cleveland
J. B. Angell
Constantinople
Egypt
Palestine
Board of Inquiry
General Transatlantic Co
Ville de Rome
Port Mahon
Balearic Isles
Mediterranean Sea
United States Smokeless Powder Co
San Rafael
Cal
State Senate
Market
Samuel Hagey
Newte C
Iris
People’s Bank of Philadelphia
Omaha
Neb
Deadwood
N. D
Belle Fourche
Kings County
N. Y
Brooklyn
Erie
Michigan
Seaboard
Iron Trade Review
Industrial World
Chicago
Central
Bank of Spain
Treasury
Newport
R. I
Gwyn
Talbot
Pacific Coast
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference
Lewes
Del
Rock River
Ill
Dun & Co
Canada
Audaz
Waterford
Japan
Russia
Fort Arthur
Yokohama
M. Alexoff
Seoul
Corea
M.C. D. Berden
Sovereign
Naval Board
Illinois State News
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria
Galesburg
Theodore Clarke
John Owens
Shirley
Hilled
Chicago & Alton
John McMahon
Amandee
Damas
Assumption
Effingham County
Aurora
la Grange
Kavanaugh
Marcus Kavanaugh
Seventh Regiment
Illinois National Guard
Tanner
St. Patrick's Day
Wm. Harmon
Arcola
M. B. Williams
Waukegan
Otto Doenitz
Hol
gicLean County
Shallenburg
Mothe
James Miller
Jinto
A.pond
God
M’kinley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!