Watervliet Arsenal Steady Enlistment for Kits and Ships
At Watervliet Arsenal New York a steady effort to enlist men for the Minneapoli and Katalin monitors continues. Officials report the rosters are filling, with over 20 recruits already signed and about 150 officers and crews to form for active service. Ships are undergoing tests and fitting, with readiness for sailing soon as orders arrive.
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Corbett Case Ends and Senate Adjourns Early
The Senate adjourned after finishing the Corbett admission vote with 60 to 19 in favor of J. W. Corbett of Oregon. Speeches opposed his admission by Bitcoin Gad and Burrows while Marwin Ala supported it. The session then tackled Alaska homestead and sundry civil appropriations, with several motions on internal revenue and government information initiatives defeated in roll calls.
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Seventeen Die En Route From Alaska Amid Pacific News
News from the Oregon arriving in Nanaimo reports seventeen deaths from cerebrospinal meningitis in Skagway before departure. Names identified include B Austrander Montello Jones Hawbacher George Baker Atkins and Anderson. Dr Estes aboard Oregon predicts deaths may rise into hundreds. Also a ship fire near Seymour Narrows is noted and U S Britain Behring Sea arbitration records are released. Key West reports unusual order requiring soldiers in town with unclear explanation.
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Portland, Or
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Jones Hawbacher
Astoria, Or
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Everett
Wash
Atkins
Albany
Anderson
O. B. Estes
Astoria
Mamie
Semour Narrows
Vancouver
B.C
Bread Riots in Gallipoli End in Police Arrests
In Gallipoli a mob attempted to burn the government office triggering serious bread riots. Police made multiple arrests as order was restored during the disturbance on March 2 in Constantinople.
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Attempt on King George's Life in Athens
An assassination attempt in Athens targets King George and Princess Micia as their carriage returns from Phaleron at 4 pm. Two assailants fire from a ditch. seven more shots follow. A single shot wounds an arm while the king and princess reach the palace unharmed. One attacker lurked in white prayer clothes. the king identifies him as about 20 years old.
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Oregon Steamship Oregon Driven Ashore In Terrific Juneau Gale
The steamer Oregon, bound from Juneau, was blown ashore on the flats near Sutveesaar Pbser after a fierce Sunday gale. Several horses died as passengers endured freezing temperatures and a dense snowstorm while the vessel strained at anchors. At high tide the ship floated off with no reported damage to the hull.
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Topeka
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Rotterdam Rescues Overdue La Champagne Passengers
Third Officer George Unsworth and nine seamen of the overdue French liner La Champagne were picked up from a lifeboat after six days at sea. The La Champagne broke its tail-end shaft on February 17 near 45.27, 51.52 and sent a lifeboat to seek help. The Rotterdam arrived at quarantine in New York with the rescued crew and 304 passengers aboard.
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Burning of the Legislator Aboard Ship Offshore
The British steamer Legislator bound from Liverpool to Colon burned at sea from February 13 to 16. Fireman Thomas Roberts died from burns. Second Officer James Bateman and Seaman William Angrell drowned. others suffered injuries or went adrift. Dr Mortimer and wife were rescued with 80 crew and two passengers, brought to port. four engineers seriously injured remain hospitalized with Holden not expected to live.
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Martin
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Fred J. Lee
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Wife
London
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Traugher
John Holden
Robert Milne
Charles Ibbittson
Marine Hospital
Holden
Tragic Blue Island Train Crash Kills Six Youths
An omnibus carrying nine people, eight of them young, on a trip to a hotel party near Blue Island, was struck by a Grand Trunk passenger train at the Western avenue crossing. Six died almost instantly, and all others suffered serious injuries as the fast train hit after a sharp curve.
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Frederick Tennyson Dies in London at Age
Frederick Tennyson, eldest brother of the late poet laureate, Alfred Tennyson, died yesterday in London. His passing closes a chapter on the Tennyson family literary circle.
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London
Frederick Tennyson
Nunez Filibusters Reach Tampa From Key West
General Emile Nunez Dr Nunez J Keartaya John O'Brien and five Cuban expedition members arrived in Tampa from Key West this afternoon. Mr Meartaya reports conditions on the island favorable to the Cuban cause.
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John O'Brien
Key West
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Strength of Naval Militia and War Preparations
Washington reports rising suspense as war material production intensifies and a naval militia expansion is outlined. Navy officials say 1445 active personnel, with brigades forming to grow numbers, under Lt Gibbons guidance. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt notes militia could man smaller cruisers in emergencies and aid coast defense. An ensuing $50,000 appropriation will be shared among states soon.
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Evidence points to external explosion in Maine wreck divers say
Washington reports from Charles Pepper in Cuba indicate divers found inner wreckage suggesting the explosion originated beneath the ship rather than from a fire. The 10 inch magazine did not explode and outside forces are considered likely, challenging the Spanish claim of accidental cause.
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President McKinley sees possible war with Spain
Washington dispatch says the president told a senator he does not seek war but will prepare for the future. Officials now lean toward the Maine explosion being from a submarine mine, with Spain held responsible whether by orders or by a fanatic act.
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General Snowden Urges Pennsylvania Guard Full Quota
Major General Snowden orders all Pennsylvania National Guard officers to recruit to full quota by law. The orders, issued five days ago, must remain secret and require full arms and equipment ready at 24 hours notice. A Havana dispatch notes Cuba’s outlook remains unsettled amid limited information from Washington and Madrid.
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Relief Bill for Maine Victims Moves in Congress
Representative Boutelle of Maine introduced a bill to provide relief for Maine battleship Maine victims. The measure follows the Samoa disaster relief model and includes 12 months pay to widows or children, or to parents if no children, or to siblings. Arrears of pay due at death go to legal heirs, and existing allotments to relatives continue for three months with deductions from the 12 months pay.
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Spaniards Deny Harbor Mine Passage Under Havana
Navana report quotes Spanish authorities acknowledging an old two mile long subterranean passage from the navy yard to Castillo del Principe. They insist the entrance and exit were sealed long ago and the exact location lost, though old Havana archives contain references. They deny the tunnel runs beneath the harbor.
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Spanish Cruiser Almirante Oquendo Sails for Havana
The Spanish armored cruiser Almirante Oquendo left Las Palmas today for Havana. The Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausani is due next Saturday and is en route to Cuba.
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Cuba
Wheat Market Watch Signals Large Leiter Position
Weekly market letter notes Leiter's dominant wheat control with May prices hinted between 9,000,000 and 10,000,000 bushels and potential profits around $2,000,000. It describes Seiver Wheat interest expanding and Muted outlooks amid volatile cash lines in the pit. Prices for Wheat and assorted grains and farm products are listed, including oats, barley, hay, butter, cheese, and live poultry bids across regional markets.
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