War Not Inevitable Peace Sought in Crisis Solu tion
In Washington officials see a coming crisis and prepare for possible actions. The president leans toward treating the Maine disaster and intervention as one issue, while some advisers oppose merging the topics citing international law and humanitarian concerns. A split view persists on whether combining the incidents would misinterpret public money and policy.
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Wacuinatos
Han
Washington
Ntmps
Spon Ma
Maine
St Louis May Be Held as Auxiliary Cruiser
New York March 10 The naval board inspecting American line ships in Havemeyer building weighed St Louis and New York for use in wartime. St Louis viewed with familiar plans by officers, New York sailed under British flag. Cadillac Griscom and officials discussed St Louis fate but no decision reached. Lieutenant Commander Kelly declined to confirm any hold or sale.
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New York
United States Navy
Merchant Marine
Havemeyer
St. Louis
American Line
Clement A. Griscom
International Navigation Company
Duvings
Kelly
Spanish Squadron Sails as U S Vessels Move Southwest
March 16 report from Loxpox notes the Spanish squadron sailing from Cadiz toward Porto Rico to await Captain General Blanco's orders. U S ships Helena and Bancroft departed Lisbon for a southwesterly course amid enthusiastic crowds bidding farewell. Rumors link the two actions, suggesting the Bancroft and Helena may pursue the Spanish fleet across the Atlantic.
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GaBbon
Simattane Lisson
Helena
Bancroft
Cadiz
Spain
Porto Rico
Blanco
United States
Lisbon
Cadis
Bancroft and
Helens
Atlantic
Bids For War Material Opens As War Dept Seeks Armor Piercing Rounds
War Department ordnance bureau opened bids for a large supply of armor piercing projectiles and 12,000,000 rifle ball cartridges. Representatives of major steel and ammunition firms attended. some pledged government work priority. Awards to be made within days to begin immediate production. Maness Quarantine Law Valid reinforces state authority against Texas fever cattle transport.
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War Department
Wassborox
Bureau of Ordnance
Senator Proctor Seeks Cuba Situation Update at White House
Senator Proctor met with Secretary Alger and Judge Day to discuss the military situation in Cuba and then spent two hours privately with the president. He did not disclose the nature of the information after the meeting.
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Wasmxaton
Senator Proctor
White House
Alger
Cales
Judge Day
Fitzhugh Lee Jr Arrives From Havana On Oliverto
Fitzhugh Lee Jr son of Consul General Lee arrives by the Oliverto from Havana. He says he visited his father on winter vacation and notes the Spain United States tension while predicting war is imminent despite diplomacy. He cites the Maine incident and U S stance on Cuban belligerency as key factors.
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Conan
Bulinwan
Tampa
Fla
Fitahagh ‘Lee, Jr
Lee
Havana
Spain
United States
Tom
Maine
Sympathy for Spain Moves Austria and Germany
Vienna correspondent says Austria and Germany side with Spain due to dynastic ties and a grudge against the United States. The piece notes the practical China issue for the U.S. versus Cuba, questions a naval base in the Philippines, and suggests Spain could offer a Philippine base to aid U.S. action with England and Japan. It also begins recounting the New York subtreasury entry for Lieutenant W. S. Hossomadia.
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Austria
Germany
United States
London
Vienna
The
Standard
Spain
America
Slippines
England
Japan
Navy to Acquire Two Armstrong Cruisers from Elswick
A week of negotiations ends with the United States Navy purchasing two British built cruisers from Elswick for the Brazilian government. One ship is ready to sail, the other launched and under finishing. Terms are secret. The Amoxonus will soon bear the U.S. flag and depart with crew. the second vessel will follow once ready.
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Wasmnotox
Diauphant
Navy Department
London
Elswick
United States
Lin United States
Armstrong Yards
Senator Thurston's Wife Dies Aboard Yacht Anita in Cuba
Mrs. Thurston of Nebraska dies suddenly while en route from Havana to Matanzas on the yacht Anita. Consul General Leo reports apoplexy around 8 am as the vessel neared Sagada la Grande. The Congress party, led by Senator Thurston, had been touring Cuba. she had been in good health and active recently at a DAR convention.
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Thurston
Nebraska
Sagde
Grande Wasmwater
Leo
State Department
Sagna le Grande
Onda
Anita
Thornton
Havana
Matanzna
Sagan
Two New Cruisers Avesian Versela Join Navy
Waenixotos March 16 The two Poeling weasela are deemed highly useful to the United States navy by Secretary Long who says they have been bought. They are steel sheathed and coppered with two crews. The Jama zonas displace about 20,000 tons with 7,000 indicated hp and speed around 20 knots. Armament includes six 6 inch guns and four 7 inch guns all of 50 cal length with long range, plus ten 1 pounder guns, four Maxim machine guns and two boat or fold guns.
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Avesiian
United States Navy
Waenixotos
Long
United States
Mortars Placed as Fortifications Rise at Sandy Hook
In New York on March 16, workers at Sandy Hook rush the mounting of 124 inch mortars and heavy rifles as fortifications grow stronger. Four artillery companies from Fort Worth Fort Hamilton and Fort Blownum join, with 21 loaded cars ready. Dozens of 8, 10 and 12 inch rifles stand by for mounting while applicants at the Wabash enlistment station in Boston crowd the pier. about 200 tested, only a few pass.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Fort Wadeworth
Fort Hamilton
Fort Blownum
Hook
Waterviewt
Gaia
Fight continues as Kurtz and Bushnell lead plan
J W Holcomb, Republican senator Hanna ally, says Bushnell and Kurtz forces marshal for another battle at the state convention. He claims McKisson will try to capture the county convention while Bushnell and Surtsman push the same across the state to condemn Hanna and oppose McKinley in a bid to embarrass the president.
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Onerntawa
J. W. Holecomb
Hanna
Bushnell
Eurtz
Holcomb
McKisson
Canadian Floods Submerge Towns Across Ontario
Dispatches report major floods in Western Ontario with the Grand and Thames rivers overflowing. London Brantford and Galt face 6 to 7 feet of water. 1,500 homeless in London as bridges and buildings are swept away. Firefighters and citizens struggle as West Brantford becomes a lake. Galt suffers heavy business losses from the ice jam break and ensuing flood.
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Mesutford
Lundeon
Galt
Toronto
Ont
Ontario
Grand
Thames
London
Brantford
West
Grand River
Destructive Snow Storm Threatens South Dakota Stock
March 1 reports a fierce storm sweeping Nebresia Konkan Gorvos Neb marching from the northwest. The wind and damp snow threaten stock, especially range cattle and calves. A separate March 18 note mentions heavy snow on northern cattle ranges with up to a foot of snow and severe conditions.
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South Dakota
Nebresia Konkan
Gorvos
Neb
Atorm le Savere
Crowibs
Early adjournment talk stirs Congress and Hawaii bill wait
In Wasmxatox March 16 the House or Senate debate centered on possible early adjournment after a two day recess. Propaganda favored ending session with only appropriation bills passed while delaying the Hawaiian treaty until the next session. Pro Cuban senators split, with some opposing the move and others pressing for action.
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Wasmxatox
Bobalf
Aldrich
Congress
Seasion
Senator Manonius Refuses Duel Challenge From El Quido
March 16 report states editor of El Quido, Marquis de Alta Villa, sent a duel challenge to Senator Manonius. The printed document, signed by Alta Villa, contains personal abuse claiming Masonia is an ignoble Yankee who scolds like a woman and would accept a slap without resenting it. It derides Americans as people who deal in pigs and worship the dollar.
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Wastyorox
Manonius
el Quido
Marquis de Alta Villa
Masonia
Eight Revenue Cutters Authorized by War Session
Wasamoton March 16 The three hour session passed many bills from the general calendar including one authorizing eight new revenue cutters at a total cost not exceeding 1 026 000 The national quarantine bill was set as regular order of business to be taken up in a day or two.
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Wasamoton
Venute
Loxpox
Vienna
Daily Mail
Hungary
Dina
Feldyar
Lazard Freres
National City Bank
Inexpedient Reply on British US Alliance Inquiries
In the House of Commons the foreign office secretary Curzon said Britain had not offered to send men of war to the United States in a potential conflict. He refused to answer Davitt’s questions on any alliance or mediation in the Cuban crisis as such inquiries were imprudent to address.
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Michael Davitt
Loxpox
House of Commons
Foreign Office
Mr. Curzon
Parnellite
Great Britain
United States
Mr. Davitt
Lord Salisbury To Temporarily Retire From Foreign Office
London March 16 Lord Salisbury ends long tenure at the Foreign Office and prime ministership as influenza symptoms and illness force a temporary retreat. Experts debate whether he can resume both posts soon, while Arthur Balfour is seen to carry on foreign policy duties. Parliament voices concern and cautious optimism about the cabinet transition.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Arthur J. Balfour
Foreign Office
Wedding of General Watts Kearney and Miss Elizabeth Harrison
General Jon Watts Kearney son of Fighting Phil and Miss Elizabeth Montgomery Harrison wed at 4 p m in Charlottese Stey Ya Virginia. They departed on the 5 40 Southern train to start a bridal tour in Europe. The bride is daughter of the late Colonel Juliatt Harrison of Elk Hill on the James and General Kearney is described as 70 years old and a millionaire.
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Horal John Watts Kearney
Charlottese Stey Ya
Char Lorresviis
Jon Watts Kearney
Phil
Elizabeth Montgomery Harrison
Elizanih Harrteor
New York
Juliatt Harrison
Elk Hill
Kearney
Harrison
Air line Detroit to Toledo to be electrified
A new air line from Detroit to Toledo is under construction and expected to finish by September 1, with trains possibly running in August. The line will use electricity, claimed as the first major railroad in the country to be electrically operated.
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Detroit
Toledo
Japan cannot sell warships to US, premier states
Japan's premier says his country cannot sell cruisers to the United States. Charles O. Skeer, coal operator and ex-director of Lehigh Valley railroad, is dead at Manch Chunk Pa. Senor Domingo Gana named minister plenipotentiary to Britain. UMWA defense fund is favored by a vote of members.
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Japan
United States
Charles O. Skeer
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Manch Chunk
Senor
Domingo Gana
Washington
Court of St. James
United Mine Workers of America
Brooklyn Cruiser Arrives at Fortress Monroe in March
The armored cruiser Brooklyn reached Fortress Monroe from La Guaira Venezuela on March 15. It will await Hampton Roads for the Minneapolis and Columbia, now fitting out in Philadelphia, to form a flying squadron if approved. Also notes Whittendon cotton mill workers return after a five week strike. ten loom fixers refuse rehire. Alameda sails from Sydney with 400000 pounds of gold bound for San Francisco.
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Brooklyn
Fortress Monroe
Washisdon
la Guayara
Venezuela
Hampton Ronde
Tauxtox
Mass
Whittendon Covton
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United States Supreme Court
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Charles Bee
Kanean
Cuba
Fitzhugh Lee, JR
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Hossoraia
Npain
Uncle Sam
Boston
Wabash
Buckeye
Kurtz and
Hallus
Legislation
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Revenue Cutters
Salisbury
Sypney
N.S. W
San Francisco
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