Maine Begins Construction of War Ship Named After Battle Vessel
At Cramp Shipbuilding yards in Philadelphia the keel of the new Maine, sister to the Ohio and Missouri, is laid amid cheers marking the anniversary of the battleship Maine’s destruction. The ship, 888 feet long, 72 feet wide, displacement 12,500 tons, with 600 crew, mounts four 12 inch rifles, 13 inch rifles, and other artillery, expected to launch next year and enter service on the third anniversary of the sinking of the battleship Maine.
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Maine Sunk One Year Ago Remembered in New York
On March 14 marks the first anniversary of the Maine explosion in Havana harbor. In New York flags fly at half mast on public buildings and many private homes. The event is remembered across the city with patriotic displays and messages such as Remember the Maine. Professor Manning, law professor at the State University, Raveton, dies after illness. He served two terms representing the Fourth district in Congress. his father was a U.S. Navy captain.
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Americans Capture Suburb of Iloilo in Philippine Fighting
Reinforcements under Colonel Potter arrive with dispatches as General Miller orders reconnaissances around Iloilo. Major Cheatham’s Tennessee battalion probes Molo. Kellar’s Eighteenth Infantry advances toward Jaro, engaging a large enemy force. U.S. troops drive insurgents from Jaro toward open country. Captain Griffiths raises the flag at 4:10 pm. Casualties include one private killed or wounded, and others lightly hurt. Observers report heavy fighting near Caloocan with gunboats shelling villages and several California volunteers sustaining slight wounds amid ongoing skirmishes. Admiral Dewey comments on the situation, noting natives returning and the potential impact on morale.
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Lake Laguna de Baya
Life line at sea and Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
Fragmentary promotional passage extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a scientific remedy aiding sick people by strengthening digestion and liver function. It cites a dying patient whose recovery followed three bottles of the medicine, framing it as effective where doctors failed.
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Warmer at Washington as EnocH Arden in real life
Washington reports clear skies and 20 degree warmth at 10:20 am. Main street clears snow, railways resume limited service with hopes of full operation southward. Colonial Express back on schedule east of Jersey City. Baltimore and Ohio also reports east-track clearance and inbound trains. In Ouarterre North Carolina, William and Mrs Cross reunite after years apart, renewing vows in a second marriage. An Ardor theme follows as a real life echo to Tennyson, with the couple’s romance renewed after past separations and dangers at sea and in Siberia.
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Metropolis
Cotton Edges Up Amid Weak Cotton Cables
Cotton prices rose modestly as gains held despite weak market cables and abroad pressure. May and August contracts drew most attention while spot markets faced light offerings. Weather remained poor in many areas with temperatures rising.
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May Go Out at Savannah Immune Regiments
Colonel L J Bollinger at Savannah says Ray s Third Immune regiment will be mustered out there rather than Macon Washington confirms this. Two mustering officers await the Sixth immune regiment from Porto Rico due Friday and will muster them out at once. Machinery for mustering out is prepared and Bare regiment is expected to be mustered out here as well though exact arrival time remains uncertain.
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Negro Resists Officers In Shootout After Arrest
In Euonscuam Alabama on February 15 deputy J D Martin and an assistant attempted to arrest Boston Davis a dangerous negro in his home. Davis fired as officers entered. Eight to ten shots were exchanged. Davis was fatally wounded four bullets struck him, Martin was seriously wounded in the back of the hand, and a small black child in the room was wounded. The North Alabamian newspaper in Touszcuunta Alabama reports suspension of publication. long running weekly once edited by Col A H Keller may be temporary. In Copena Ga on February 15 Mrs EB Levette about 50 arrested for operating as an agent without license and fined 500.
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State Fair Arrangement Ends In Formal Ratification
Sprang Lo and Pope Brown of the agricultural society formalized the two week old agreement on the state fair to be held in Atlanta with a $10,000 allotment to cover show expenses. A directorate of equal numbers from both sides will oversee the fair, focusing on the agricultural exhibits. Nearly $19,000 in subscriptions has been raised. A railroad accident outside the city injured eight and killed two men, M B Jackson of Atlanta and M B Forbes of Mi.
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