Senate and House Reach Cuba Resolution After Long Fight
After a fierce two chamber battle congress adopts a Cuban resolution pledging freedom for the Cuban people and setting Teller amendment limits. The measure expels Spain from Cuba via U S armed forces while the United States disclaims any intention to acquire Cuba. The Senate and House must sign before sending to President McKinley.
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Washington
Congress
Spain
Cuba
United States
House
Senate
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Teller
McKinley
Resolution Demanding Cuban Independence from Spain
The text states a joint resolution adopted by the senate and house demanding Spanish relinquishment of authority in Cuba and withdrawal of land and naval forces, urging the president to carry the resolution into effect amid the ongoing debate and conferees. it notes the Maine disaster and calls for Cuban freedom.
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Senate
House
Cuba
Spain
Cuban
United States
Havana
Congress
House of Representatives
United States of America
Soret
Cobao
Deng
United Giants
Dermand
Nao
Calan
United
Poe
Washington
Mason
Naval Affairs Committee
Sigsbee
Maine
Hobart
Alt
House of Representatives Kills Cuban Recognition Resolution
The U S House rejected key Cuban recognition provisions in a sharp roll call. Republicans and some Democrats clashed as Speaker announced a conference with the Senate while wagging attempts to recede and concur failed, leaving the Cuban independence clause struck. The chamber roared with demonstrations as conferees were named and a late evening session followed.
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Senate
Alger
Adams
Messrs
Heatwole
Dinsmore
Johnson
Rep
Ind
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Stewart
Yeas
Somays
Washington
Dingless
Soncour
Dingier
Tahexy
Stromwell
Dingles
Bailey
Bromiwer
Loud
Cal
Belknap
Lorimer
Mann
Warser
White
Bramwell and
Brown
Colson
Cooper
Wis
Dorr
W. Va
Johnson Co
Dingley
Pat
Heatwore
Minn
Dem
Ark
Chamber
Island Republic
Mobilization of U S Troops Near Cuba
Uncle Sam mobilizes regiments across commands led by Maj. Gen. Brooke at Whirikumauga with cavalry and artillery. In New Orleans Brig. Gen. Shafter commands infantry including the First to Fourth regiments. Brig. Gen. Coppinger at Mobile holds several infantry regiments. Brig. Gen. Wade at Tampa directs multiple infantry regiments.
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Whirikumauga
Brooke
New Orleans
Shafter
Coppinger
Mobile
Wade
Tampa
Vote announced at 2 43 a m and house adjourned
The record notes a vote result announced at 2 43 a m after which the house adjourned immediately.
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Touse
War Declared as Congress Approves Cuban Resolution
The U S senate adopted the conference report on Cuba after a heated session guarding independence and war against Spain. Senator Davis presented the report. Morgan and Foraker joined, voting 42 to 35 on the conference report final adoption with a later adjournment after a lengthy dispute.
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House
Senate
Davis
Foraker
Morgan
Minn
Hice
Cuba
Alison
Spain
Browning
Aen
Allen
Frye
Troops Move From Fort Leavenworth and Keogh Posts
Army units from Fort Leavenworth and Fort Keogh begin loading baggage and rations for movement to Mobile Alabama. Companies T and C Second Infantry receive orders to depart from Helena and Fort Yates while Batchelder steamer starts troop transport from Fort Yates to Saint Paul and on to Mobile.
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Batcheldor
Helena
Mont
Second Infantry
Department
Mobile
Ala
Fort Keogh
Bates
Fort Harrison
N. D
St. Paul
San Francisco
Presidio
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Call for Volunteers Up to Seventy Thousand Authorized
Representative Hull introduces an administration bill authorizing the president to issue a call for 60 000 to 70 000 volunteers. The measure, to be acted on immediately, would let states supply quotas and allow volunteers to be ordered anywhere. A second call for 100 000 may follow if needed, though military officials question the necessity.
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Washington
Hull
Iowa
House Committee On
War Department
Consul General Lee Testimony on Maine Disaster and Cuban War
Testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is released detailing Lee's account of Spanish torpedo placements near Havana and the Maine explosion. He discards pre Maine mines but cites Weyler and Guzman correspondence, notes officers may have caused the blast, and discusses armistice limits, Cuba’s population, and insurgent governance.
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Gen. Lee
Maine
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Washington
United States
Cuba
Lee
Havana
Morro Castle
Senator Frye
Gen. Wergler
Santos Guzman
Gen. Weyler
Weyler
Eva Canel
Senor Guzman
Blanco
Gen. Blanco
Hiavana
Wevgler
Frye
Lodse
Montgomery
Senator Lodge
Tee
Gomez
Mills
Cen. Tee
Spain
Gen
Spain Frustrated by U S Cuban Policy Open Opposition
Madrid reacts to the American senate and house actions on Cuba with pessimism and warnings. Spain likely refuses concessions while holding the United States responsible for any war, as Sagasta's cabinet braces for renewed pressure and possible intervention. The Barcelona ship then passes Dover bound west.
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London
Madrid
The
Standard
Senate
McKinley
Cuba
Spain
House of Representatives
United States
America
West Indies
Philippines
Senor Sagasta
Woodford
Malaga
Daily Telegraph
Morning Post
Houses of Congress
Senor Polo Y Bernabe
Washington
Barcelona
Dover
Bomb at Church of San Francisco de Paula Kills Two
Explosion at the main entrance of the Church of San Francisco de Paula in Alfonso M. kills sacristan Jose Larino and Juan Grovas and mortally wounds child Ramon Fondora who dies shortly after. Policeman Pedro Dago and child Luis Perez are injured as shocked neighbors gather amid the destruction. The community denounces the act.
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Havana
Alfonso M
Church of San Francisco de Paula
Jose Larino
Juan Grovas
Ramon Fondora
Pedro Dago
Luis Perez
Five First Defenders Recall Lincoln Call at Orwigsburg
Reading Pa April 19 five Pennsylvania units famed as the First Defenders marked the thirty seventh anniversary of their Washington departure. The Alien Infantry Alentown Logan Guards Lewiston Ring Gold Artillery Reading National Light Infantry and Washington Artillery Pottsville mustered 530 men on arrival to Washington with 123 still living at the business meeting 2 report.
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Reading
Pennsylvania
Lincoln
Orwigsburg
Washington
Alien Infantry
Alentown
Logan Guards
Lewiston
Ring Gold Artillery
National Light Infantry
Washington Artillery
Pottsville
United States Abandons Purchase of Chil lan Battleship O Higgins
Washington reports the navy department has practically abandoned efforts to secure the Chilean battleship O Higgins and sees no prospect of acquiring any more warships from foreign nations or foreign shipyards. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt suggests future purchases will focus on yachts tugs and small craft for auxiliary navy use. London reports English Carlists preparing for emergency action, claiming Spain's dynasty is doomed and may face a choice between republicanism and Don Carlos with a potential war against the United States seen as unlikely.
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Washington
Navy Department
O'Higgins
United States
Roosevelt
Department
Carlixtsa
London
England
Don Carlos
Earl of Ashburnham
Spain
New York
Naval Auxiliary Board
Cuba
Cuban
Siberia
Greece
Italy
Pa-eut-she
New Caledonia
Denver
Camppear
Copesan
Mt. Rainier
Australia
Hrcksanx
Ireland
Isis
United Kingdom
Waterloo
Arctic
Antarctic
Rhine
Norway
Isthmus
Panama
Missus. Christie
Loudad
Leith Hill
Alan
St. Petersburg
Brussels
West Indies
Sagasta Denounces Calumny Over Maine Disaster
Madrid dispatch quotes Spanish premier Sagasta condemning claims Spain caused the Maine destruction as infamous calumny. He says intervention peddled on such grounds defies reason and justice and vows formal protest to the powers. Also notes Austrian lead in Cuba naval demonstration talks and royal subscription boost to navy funds.
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London
Senor Sagasta
Madrid
Maine
Rome
Cuba
Austria
Great Britain
Germany
Disturbance at Malaga Consulate Attacks United States Shield
In Malaga on Saturday a mob attacked the United States consulate after parading through streets. Stones flew, a ladder was used to drag down the U S shield, the prefect restored order, and gendarmes patrolled. Separate notes report Madrid urging restraint and a later incident with three injuries.
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Malaga
Spain
United States
Madrid
Imparcial
London
Civic Guard
Suicide and cancer claim Mrs Burton in Atlantic City
Atlantic City April 18 Mrs J N Burton wife of a Canton Ohio citizen shot herself to death Sunday afternoon after a battle with stomach cancer. In a note to her husband she asked forgiveness for the act saying she could bear the suffering no longer. Arkansas quota and draft plan noted Little Rock April 18 Governor Jones received War Department notice Arkansas must supply a regiment of 1000 men.
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Hilled
Atlantic City
N. J
J. N. Burton
Canton
Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Jones
War Department
Curiosities and Records from Far and Near
A survey of odd facts and figures notes that animal skins served as early money, bee production is modest, and tolls for ships were high. It covers regal etchings by Queen Victoria, peculiar customs in Tartar hospitality, and strange statistics on rivers, deserts, ponds, wine production, and colonial costs.
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