Mortars and coast defense plan faces scrutiny
The piece exposes a costly coast defense program under McKinley’s era, detailing 12 inch mortars, 500 planned units, and a $15 million total expense. It questions their effectiveness, noting naval experts doubt their usefulness and that battleships could easily evade or counter such emplacements.
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A Plague of Leprosy in Occupied Philippines
Major Guy L. Edie cites Major George McArthur’s civil affairs review noting leprosy’s rise in the Philippines. Franciscan Fathers estimate at least 39,000 cases, with the disease spreading across large areas and affecting many communities under colonial control.
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Mrs Pat Boughan Dies in Kansas City After Illness
Mrs Pat Boughan aged 47 years died Thursday January 3 1901 at home in Kansas City Missouri after cancer treatment Her husband P Boughan a railroad conductor and children Mrs Chas Bishop of Topeka Mrs Will DeMotte of Kansas City and Will J Boughan survived Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 pm at the Congregational church with many mourners present
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Murky Anecdotes and Deaths in Heizer and Nearby
Obscure local notices recount the death of infant Margaret Ellen Cass in Heizer on January 3 after a brief illness and lung fever. The column also notes the death of Mrs. Matilda L. Atkinson of Renfrew Oklahoma, plus various local tidbits: poultry show in two weeks, community visits, shifts in editors, and social events, with brief mentions of residences, travels, and upcoming shows.
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