Athena Press 1898 News And War Echoes From Across The Nation
The Athena Oregon article surveys war age patterns, expo displays in Omaha, and government finance amid Spanish American War talk. It notes transport costs for troops, county debt concerns, and a proposed one cent railcar tax while quoting local editorials on patriotism and national effort. It mentions Dr. Nansen’s Arctic plans, Montejo’s Manila defeat, and Lincoln era naval costs, ending with literary quips from London about Cubee.
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Volunteer Army
Early century navy costs for frigates and ships
At the start of the century the nation boasted a navy rivaling England in size and strength. A large complete warship, once termed a frigate, cost between $200,000 and $900,000 to build, reflecting the era's heavy investment in naval power.
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England
California crops in dire condition and hay price spike
The report notes deplorable crop conditions in California with fruit expected but little else. Hay crop a total failure with San Jose hay selling at 27 a ton, scarce supply even at that price, shipments coming from Missouri Kentucky and Texas. It contrasts government profits on vessels with wartime trade mood and previews Congress' heavy workload after peace.
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California
San Jose
Missouri
Kentucky
Texas
Alabama man gunned down four tormentors after taunts
An Alabama man described as having a modest disposition shot four friends who tormented him, killing them. The incident raises ongoing questions about motive and culpability, with authorities examining the circumstances and reactions surrounding the event.
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Alabama
Discoveries by Columbus and Schley At Santiago
In a brief notice the West Todies are linked to Christopher Columbus known as Cristobal Colon in Spanish. Commodore Schley recently found the Cristobal Colon at Santiago in a reported discovery event.
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Christopher Columbus
Cristobal Colon
West Todies
Commodore Schley
Santiago
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