United States House Passes 50 Million Defense Bill
The House voted 311 to 0 in unanimous support for a war readiness measure placing 50 million dollars in President McKinley’s lands for national defense. Speakers from North South East and West praised the move as a show of unified patriotism and confidence in the administration. The bill was sent to the Senate and referred to the appropriations committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuixaios
House of Representatives
McKindey
Reed
Grosvenor
Ohio
General Bingham
Pennsylvania
Hancock
Spain
Mann
Illinois
Messrs
Cannon
Honderou
Dolliver
Meessrs
Bailey and
Sayers
Options on warships built in American yards
The president has taken options on two ready ships and five more being built in British yards. The vessels under construction are about 5 000 tons, designed for 28 knots. Commissioning could occur within three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Washington
Japan
London
United States
Maine Explosion Mystery Continues as Inquiry Delays
A lengthy report on the Maine disaster remains undisclosed three weeks after the blast. Officials stress the court of inquiry findings are crucial, with Lieut. Commander Marix as a likely overseeing officer, as calls grow for possible budget increases to Britain’s navy and new ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Inquiry
Navy Department
Marix
War Clouds Lessen as Spain Seen Open to Peace
Washington reports show higher officials hopeful about relations with Spain amid renewed defense prep. Captain Brownson sails for Europe to inspect ships for sale while US navy gathers ammunition and guns for potential deployment.
War and Navy Departments in Full War Readiness
The War and Navy departments are actively preparing with a focus on ammunition coal supplies drydocks and ship operations. General Flagler of ordnance coordinates resources from manufacturers to arm and equip a volunteer army if needed. London media report Spain buying three cruisers and two coast defense ships despite denials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War and Navy Department
Navy
Navy Department
War Department
Flagler
Chie
Ordnance
London
Spato
Lonpos
Spain
St. James Gazette
Spanish Naval Commission
4Tt
France
Evocera
Brooklyn Ships to Hampton Roads as Naval Policy Shift
The armored cruiser Brooklyn departed La Guayra under navy orders toward Hampton Roads signaling a policy change. Officials aim to avoid concentrating North Atlantic Squadron vessels at Key West to protect the Eastern coast while whispers of a ready strike squadron surface. Meanwhile the cruiser Montgomery sailed at 6:40 pm from Havana harbor bound for Hayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasampyon
Brooklyn
la Guayra
Navy Department
Hampton Hood
West Indies
Cuba
Colonia
Key West
Banks Relent to Tax Demand After Court Order
Chicago bankers faced a court backed tax collection demand. Two men demanded 40 287 in cash from D R Forgan at First National. banks paid under threat of shutdown but refused receipts. Banks named include First National Fort Dearborn Northwestern Globe National Bankers National and National Bank of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
First National Barn
D. R. Forgan
Forgan
Supreme Court
South Town
Ernest
First National
Fort Dearborn National
Northwestern ‘National
Globs National
Bankers’ National
National Bank of America
Bante
Fay
Shepard and
Freeman
Bankers’ National Bank
Globe National
Northwestern Nation
American National
Pingree Proclaims Special Session to Reform Tax Laws
Michigan Governor Pingree issues a proclamation calling an extra session of the legislature on March 22. He argues current laws violate constitutional provisions on uniform taxation and property assessments at cash value. He cites telephone and telegraph firms owning a large share of property paying only a fraction of tax, calling taxation across the state confiscatory and intolerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Laysixe
Mich
Pingree
Court of Inquiry Holds Brief Session at Havana
The Court of Inquiry met briefly in Havana as Consalmeral Lee was examined and divers inspected the wreck. Captain Sampson heard theories about the explosion and pledged to investigate worthy claims while Spanish divers worked on the forward wreck. Captain Peral observed from the dock, aiding the afternoon inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavana
Havana
Court of Mairy
Consalmeral Lee
Sampson
Peral
Spaniab Court of Inquiry
Not After An Heiress Prince Albert Arrives in New York
In New York City on March 10 Prince Albert of Neigion landed aboard the steamer Kajiaut with Count de Lichterbelde the Belgian minister at Washington. He denied plans for an American heiress match, noting engagement to his cousin Princess Clementine and possible travels to Newport and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bursunallam
Ala
G. F. Hamlin
Dittmar Powder Company
New York
Dittmar
Weyler
Mr. Hamlin
Cubs
Maine
Prince Albert of Neigion
Bert of Bolpiam
Count de Lichterbelde
Washington
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Hetross
Clementine
Newport
Rates Drop Again and Transcontinental Freight Cuts
The Pacific has announced rate changes from San Francisco with first class fares to St Paul and Chicago, plus New York and Omaha routes. second class fares updated. The postwar period boosts profit for ships sailing from the city to British Columbia ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Freselo
San Francisco
Cae Hadian Pacific
Yo Sr
Oljicage
New York
Chicago
St. Paul
Thie Sity
British Columbia
Spanish gunboat Ardila captures American schooner Esther
Havana March 10 Spanish gunboat Ardila has captured the American schooner Esther of Edenton bound from Pensacola to Jamaica in an inlet near Cuba's south coast. The Esther's captain cited a broken rudder for the intrusion and protested the capture as the vessel awaits further details and potential release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anda
Ardilla
Heuvel Amerie
Vennel
Havana
Caaida
Cuba
Esther
Edenton
Pensacola
Jamaica
Consul General to Stand Firm Amid Rumors of Resignation
Havana March 10. United States Consul General Lee Kaya Me says he will not resign, urging to remain steady as airwaves circulate rumors. Walter Barker, US consul at Sagua la Grande, is confirmed to have resigned. Key West visit by Brigadier General John M. Wilson aims to inspect fortifications. armor piercing projectiles valued at 272000 dollars authorized for Brooklyn plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dori
Sherman
United States
Spain
Key West
Boston
Chelsea
Nine
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Cuban
Loxpon
Madrid
Cadiz
Cuba
Blanco
Woodford
Seinr Guilon
Sevor Sagasta
Conelosim
Pala
Lee Kaya Me
Havana
Lee
Walter B. Barker
Sagua Ja Grande
Kevy West
Fla
John M. Wilson
Tampa
Olivette
Wilson
United States Projectile Company of
Brooklyn
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senate
Gerouse
Committee On Appropriations
Wasmleton
National Theater
McKinley
Washington Navy Yard
Lonpox
Joseph P. Gue ‘Bine
Woolwich Dock Yards
Uncle Sam
Tl Beoont
Try
War and Navy Departments
Europe
Wasixotox
Fovlin
Brownson
Southampton
Lane
Somurid
Atlanta
St. Louis
Charlotte Bullions
Port Huron
Robert Mantell
Charlotte Behrens
Harrington Hotel
Guard Coast
Direqi
Hampion
Montgomary Salis
Weer
Montgomery
Hayne
Manchester
N. H
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Tauxvox
Whittenton Mills
National Union
Vietim
Provivence
R. L
Wit Ehipenen
Yokoyama
Korea
Deer Island
Russia
Waashington
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!