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A narrative shows a woman’s decline from illness to social isolation then restoration after using Warner's Safe Cure. The piece cites Mrs Bella Hoffa of McEwensville describing kidney disease and relief from persistent pains, praising the cure's transformative health effects. It also spans naval and political notes, including marine officer details and a War Department redistricting decision.
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Bella Hoffa
McEwensville
Simon Cameron
Warner
European powers urged to curb U S Cuban interference
The Paris correspondent of the Times reports Austrian Emperor Francis Joseph and German Emperor William pressuring Europe to warn the United States of danger from further U S intervention in Cuban affairs. The American government is aware of the efforts.
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London
Paris
the Times
United States
William
Francis Josef
European powers wary of US war stance against Spain
The Vienna Novoe Vremya via Times correspondent says the US faces European disapproval for war against Spain. It notes Madrid and Russia share caution and urges Spain not to fall into a US-posed trap, hoping Washington heeds Western protests and avoids war sparked by American speculators.
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Spain
London
Vienna
The
Times
St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
United States
McKinley
Madrid
Washington
Navy Buys Two Unarmored Brazilian Cruisers
The Navy Department bought two unarmored cruisers built for Brazil from Elswick, Amazonas and Barrosa, with sale terms secret. The vessels will join the U S fleet soon, amid concerns over naval engineering staffing and readiness.
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Washington
Navy Department
London
Elswick
United States
Amazonas
Spain Will Not Declare War Says Diplomatic Push
Washington reports a belief that Spain will defend its Cuba interests and avoid war, seeking support from continental powers. Premier Sagasta expects foreign protests to restrain U S action, while officials consider President McKinley must adhere to his initial course amid growing foreign pressures and the possibility of a new appropriation of $100,000,000.
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Washington
Spain
United States
Sagasta
Russia
Austria
Germany
France
Italy
Cuba
McKinley
Government Seeks Shells for Armstrong Guns on New Cruisers
The United States government asked American Ordnance Co to bid on shells and projectiles for Armstrong guns on new cruisers Amazonas and Barrosa. The shells must fit a point system used by foreign guns, with customs not available domestically. A bid will be submitted promptly, and a larger contract may require plant expansion.
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Ordnants Oo
Armstrong
Amazonas
Barrosa
United States
Washington
Local drug firms back refund offer on patent cough syrup
A printed card states a refund guarantee on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It promises a 50 cent bottle refund and a 25 cent bottle as proof of satisfactory results. Numerous Boston area merchants listed including Emery Souther and J D Knowlton.
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Greene
U S Naval Action and Cuban Toward War Update
U S Consul Barker reports 25 000 starving reconcentrados in his district as the Fern arrives at Sagua. Torpedoes and shells arrive at Fort Taylor amid rumors of mine placement. officials deny imminent mining of Havana Harbor. Reinforcements total 1600 troops reach Santiago de Cuba as war tensions rise and court of inquiry delay looms.
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Grande
United States
Barker
Sagua
Fort Taylor
Havana
Morro Castle
Court of Inquiry
Maine
Winslow
Charleston
Harry A. Bruner
Hale Apprehends War Says Senator to Bangor Post Man
Senator Eugene Hale told a Bangor Post man that war is a great blunder and crime but warned newspapers may push the nation into it. In Bangor March 14 special to the Post Curzon declined to answer Davitt questions on British mediation or an Anglo American alliance amid Cuban crisis negotiations.
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Bangor
Eugene Hale
Senate
Ject
Who Has Been Appointed to Command the New Department of the Gulf
The report centers on Senator Hale in Bangor discussing war with Spain, the Cuba situation, and naval readiness. He opposes war publicly, supports preparation, and warns newspapers may push toward conflict. He criticizes diplomatic ambiguity around an American alliance and Curzon’s diplomacy.
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Department of the Gulf
Italian Warships Rumor Sparks Havana Talk
In Havana rumors spread that Italian warships may arrive amid a quiet day as the U S naval court of inquiry on the Maine resumes. An unidentified Maine wreck victim was recovered. Blanco orders 30000 for Pando bridge reconstruction to reestablish rail links near Gibara. In Vinales Cuba tobacco worth 700000 has been gathered with other estates spared.
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Chicago
Dixon
Havana
United States Naval Court of Inquiry
Maine
Blanco
Pando
General Pando
Gibara
Santiago de Cuba
Vinales
Pinar del Rio
No Warships to Lend Britain Says No Offers to U S
In the House of Commons today the parliamentary secretary stated that Britain has not offered ships or weapons to the United States and there was no confirmation of any alliance. The reply addressed rumors and clarified official positions amid wartime debates in London.
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United States
Lane
Navy
Britain
London
House of Commons
United States ship Fern returns with relief to Cuba
The Fern completed its first relief voyage to Cuba, delivering provisions to Matanzas and then sailing to Saguala. Reports from Key West indicate no mines charged and a court of inquiry expected to delay its findings further.
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Key West
Court of Inquiry
Fla
United States
Fern
Cuba
Matanzas
Saguala
Scott’s Emulsion Tissue Builder with Cod Liver Oil
Scott and Bowne advertise a creamy emulsion that blends hypo phosphites glycerine and cod liver oil as a powerful tissue builder for nervous system ailments. It is presented as a soothing healing product aiding blood health and weight gain, priced at 1.00 and sold by druggists.
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Scott
Senator Mason Accepts Spanish Challenge to Duel
Washington March 14 Senator Mason today received a challenge from El Cardi signed by Marquis de Alta Villa for a swords duel. The paper mocks him as an ignoble Yankee and praises a fight. Mason jokes he will meet the Marquis to decide on weapons and notes Spanish modesty in naming them.
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Washington
Mason
el Cardi
Marquis de Alta Villa
Cuban Leaders Die En Route to Submit to Spaniards
A Havana dispatch reports Cayito Alvarez and Nunez killed by fellow patriots as they traveled to tender submission to Spain. Madrid officials say the deaths show a significant Cuban faction favoring the legal regime.
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Madrid
Havana
Cayito
Alvarez
Nunez
New York Merchant Vessels Sought as Auxiliary Cruisers
A naval board opened headquarters at 26 Cortlandt Street to acquire merchant ships for conversion into auxiliary cruisers. The board inspected the St. Louis and the New York of the American line, noting their construction under naval/English supervision and British flag history. Permanent quarters were secured in the army building as inspections proceed and Captain Rodgers reviews all steamships for cruisers and supply transport use.
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Navy Department
Lane
Maxim-Nordenfeldt Company
Elswick
France
Armstrong Yards
Amazonas
New York
Cortlandt Street
Naval Board
St. Louis
Admiralty
Rodgers
Stop the War Call from Cuban Consul in Sagua
Secretary Powerton received a letter from U S Consul Barker in Sagua la Grande Cuba urging immediate peace to halt starving Cubans in his district. Barker warns the Cuban race faces extinction if the war continues and urges swift relief through peace.
Spanish Fleet Sails Toward Porto Rico Observed by U S Ships
A Cadiz dispatch says the Spanish squadron has sailed and will head toward Porto Rico to await Captain General Blanco's orders. In Lisbon, the Helena and Bancroft US warships also sailed southwest to monitor the Spanish squadron and be ready if hostilities resume against commerce.
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Porto Rico
Blanco
London
Cadiz
Lisbon
United States
Helena
Bancroft
Atlantic
Not Hostility, Says Spanish Minister
The Spanish minister in Washington stated that reports of the torpedo fleet sailing for Havana have no relation to current conditions and that the fleet is needed for work along the Cuban coast.
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Washington
Spain
Havana
Cuban
Adjourment of Congress Sparks Debate in Senate
Washington March 14 The Senate's early adjournment after a short break sparked broad discussion on a possible final adjournment with active propaganda. Aldrich supported early adjournment while pro Cuban senators objected and Mason warned it could not happen without Cuba relief. A special autumn session was suggested if adjournment occurs now.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Mason
Cuba
Congress
Spanish Reinforcements clash with Cuban forces in Santiago de Cuba
Havana dispatch reports a government force with gunboats Venadito and Galicia engaging a Cuban force at Del Toro Inlet on the southwestern coast of Santiago de Cuba. Spanish losses were three killed and twelve wounded with additional captives noted.
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Havana
Venadito
Galicia
Portillo Niquero
Camarones
Vicana
Cabo Cruz
Santiago de Cuba
del Toro
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Adlement Bryant
Save the Children. When children are attacked with cough, cold and croup, Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup will prove a quick and sure cure. Mr. Elmer E. Baker, Blandon, Pa., writes: 'We have used Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup for cough, cold and croup, and found it the best cough medicine and cure for these affections. We never run out of it, but always keep it on hand." Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup is sold everywhere for 25 cents. Insist on having it.
Holland Boat Tries Out Submarine Vessel at Perth Amboy
New York March 14 The Holland torpedo boat left Perth Amboy and test ran in the bay for about thirty minutes with no diving. On return ballast was added to reach normal waterline as owner Mr Holland praised its performance and planned further tests over the next two weeks.
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New York
Holland
Perth Amboy
Maine fund grows with city and national contributions
Over $500 has been sent to Kidder Peabody & Co as Boston contributes $15,000 to the national fund. Captain John W Weeks sent $200. H A Grazier of the Boston Post sent $50. Robert Treat Paine Jr. sent $20 and William D Huddleson $5 from the First Regiment Heavy Artillery non commissioned officers. E G Walker gave a personal contribution. A major benefit for the monument fund in the Boston Theatre is planned for Sunday evening March 27 as a key fundraising event.
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Messrs
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Boston
National Fund
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
H. A. Grazier
Boston Post
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
William D. Huddleson
Heavy Artillery
E. G. Walker
American Wounded in Havana Matanzas Train Attack
An American, George Barnum of Savannah, and the Mantanzas secretary were wounded when a Matanzas to Havana train near Jaruco was fired upon. Mrs Barnum, present with Barnum, is described as cultured and active, directing her children's education and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Havana
Matanzas
Jaruco
George Barnum
Savannah
Mantazas
Barnum
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Gunboat Machias Ordered to Boston on Transit to Newark Yard
Ordered to Boston the gunboat Machias will sail in the morning. The transfer is believed to speed work on the vessel while Newark yard concentrates on the Newark. A large intake of new men raised total laborers to about 1700 today.
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Norfolk
Machias
Boston
Newark
Amazonas Class Protected Cruisers Detail Specifications
The Amazonas and her sister ship are 3600 ton protected steel cruisers sheathed in wood and copper. They feature a three inch deck along the hull, 330 ft 10 in long, 43 ft 9 in beam, 17 ft draft. Armament includes six 6 inch guns, four 4.7 inch, ten 2.2 inch, four 1.4 inch Armstrong guns, four Maxim guns and three torpedo tubes. Engines produce over 7500 horsepower for 20.5 knot speed. Coal capacity 850 tons enabling about 8000 miles at moderate speed.
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Amazonas
Dry dock for Boston eyed by naval affairs panel
Washington reports Congressman McCall says the naval affairs committee will authorize dry docks, with Boston likely to receive one if three docks are approved. Portsmouth’s chance hinges on whether five docks are authorized.
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Washington
Naval Affairs Committee
McCall
Boston
Portsmouth
Admiral Matthews Retires From Navy Post
Rear Admiral Edward O. Matthews will see his term as chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks expire tomorrow. Naval circles speculate on his successor as he plans retirement for age in the autumn and may be assigned to duty as president of the examining or retiring board in Washington.
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Washington
Edward O. Matthews
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Navy Department
Matthews
Winchester Plant May Run 24 Hours a Day
New Haven March 14 preparations at the Winchester Repeating Arms Company plant indicate a shift to continuous 24 hour operation. Company officials surveyed departments and found most ready to begin nonstop production with minor changes.
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New Haven
Conn
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
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