United States Military Prowess Cited Across Wars
A historical note stresses the United States has fought five wars and never been defeated, citing independence from Britain, naval rights, Barbary lessons, Texas victory, and abolition of slavery as key eras. It contrasts with other nations like England France Prussia Russia and Spain to claim rising power status.
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United States
Great Britain
Barbary States
Texas
Mexico
Spain
England
France
Prussia
Russia
Wheat price outlook sparks westward farmer inquiries
Western farmers question the year's wheat harvest as May futures rise to 1.75 and economists warn of a global stock squeeze. Even with a large U S yield, high prices loom if the war ends and demand holds. Prosperity to farmers could lift national wealth, while Camp Smith notes rain helps ranges and those in tents. Dillon women honor Co E with needle books for each member.
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America
West
Camp Smith
Philippine Islands
New Glass Shapes and Gift Pieces In Olive Dish Berry Bowl
There are new shapes and designs in cutting with more small pieces suitable for wedding presents. A pretty Olive Dish sells for 3.00, an 8 7 inch dish for 5.00, and a Berry Bowl for 7.00. Lippy glass leads in clearness of glass beauty of cutting and polish.
Creamery boom transforms farming in Montana region
The article credits a ten year rise of creameries with farming prosperity. Obadiah Sands of Chicago is called the creamery king with eighty creameries and influence over many more. Montana is urged to develop local creameries to keep capital and reduce prairie butter imports.
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United States
Obadiah Sands
Chicago
Illinois
Montana
Idaho
Prairie States
Poultry profits cited by Sidney man with 60000 invested
A Sidney resident reports 60000 invested in poultry, running 300 incubators and 3000 laying hens, marketing 20 to 760 fat chickens daily, with about 200000 growing chicks and an estimated annual profit of 25000. The piece contrasts farming prospects with current events and wartime considerations.
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Sidney
Ohio
Dillon
Regiment Demographics Highlight Civilian Skills Among Enlistees
The Helena Independent outlines the diverse occupations of many men enlisting, listing numbers for ranchers and dairymen, carpenters, blacksmiths, railroad workers, bricklayers, machinists, engineers, plumbers, firemen, butchers, bakers, cooks, waiters, merchants, shopkeepers, accountants, teachers, lawyers, newspaper men, chemists, druggists, physicians, ministers, musicians, artists, electricians, civil engineers, surveyors, county officials, students, printers, telegraph operators, soldiers, sailors, assay ers, smeltermen, barbers, painters, tailors, shoemakers, harness makers, nurses, florists, photographers, jewelers and horse trainers.
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Helena
Butte
Anaconda
Secretary Long Censors News In Naval Operation
Washington May 17 Secretary Long issued an order to curb press information on naval moves claiming advance publications risk compromising plans. The action promises bulletins of past occurrences instead. Yesterday’s notes include Philippine relief expedition plans and Havana blockade passage for neutral vessels. About ten thousand volunteers arrived at Chickamauga.
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Washington
Long
Havana
Chickamauga
Impending naval battle reported as Spanish fleet stalks West Indies
Washington May 15 authorities foresee a great naval clash likely today as Schley and Sampson hunt for the Spanish fleet in West Indian waters. If the Spaniards head south there may be days before any engagement with the blockading squadron. The Flying Squadron arrives in Onanuuston South Carolina to coal and shadow Havana harbor. The torpedo boat Morria makes a 24 knot trial before joining the fleet. London notes Madrid reports of a Cuban coast victory magnified for war prolongation. Col J W Jones of Blackfoot named lieutenant colonel Idaho Volunteers. Col Figgins cited as major.
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Washington
West Indian
Schley
Sampson
London
Madrid
Borsz Crry
J. W. Jones
Blackfoot
Idaho ‘Volunteers
Col. Jones
Col. Figgins
Prices and Catalogues Featuring Kingsbury and Others
A Prices and Catalogues note highlights Kingsbury along with other listed items. It outlines pricing, availability, and catalog references for shoppers seeking current deals and featured goods.
Naval moves and volunteer troop movements report
May 16 dispatches note Admiral Cervera’s rear guard reaching Martinique after the main fleet and no naval actions yet. Reports from Tamra and Tampa describe Gussie’s expedition failing to land arms for Cuba, while Kansas and Nebraska volunteers move to San Francisco. California and Idaho units depart for Manila and San Francisco respectively amid insubordination incident in Nevada via Captain Wright.
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Washington
Cervera
Martinique
Willamie
Tamra, Fla
Gussie
Cuba
Tampa
San Francisco
Captain Wright
The
Nevada, Volunteers
Third Squadron Heads for Caribbean Mission
A third squadron will be created to meet the Oregon the Marietta and Nictheroy near Martinique. The May 16 dispatch from Washington says the squadron will include a regular cruiser and two auxiliary cruisers to form the fleet.
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Washington
Oregon
Marietta
Nictheroy
Martinique
Merritt Seeks Regulars for Manila Mission
General Merritt opposes proceeding to Manila with raw recruits. He desires four or five thousand regulars, which are likely to be supplied, and would proceed with volunteers and a larger trained force.
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Washington
Merritt
Manila
Army musters eighty thousand volunteers in the field
Washington reports that over eighty thousand volunteers have been mustered in. By week’s end it is expected the entire army will be in camp or en route, marking a major mobilization effort.
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Washington
War bill debate opens in Senate over bond issue
Washington May 17 The senate opened debate on the war bill with expectation a compromise will reduce the bond issue from its original size to satisfy buyers.
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Washington
Senate
Spanish gunboat Callao joins Dewey fleet at Manila
A Spanish iron gunboat Callao, 208 tons with four guns and 35 crew, surrendered to Admiral Dewey near Cavite after misinterpreting the battle as target practice. The Callao was added to the American fleet as Dewey’s forces remained poised before Manila awaiting orders from Washington. No further hostilities occurred after the battle of Manila.
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Alands Hace
Manila
Cavite
Olympia
Boston
Raleigh
Lieut
Pou
Callao
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Spanish fleet moves and Cuban port plan hinted
In Washington on May 16, naval strategists are seen sending Madrid dated dispatches to mislead the public about Spanish plans. The Washington board believes the aim is to conceal movements while awaiting a chance to run for a fortified Cuban port, regardless of prior reports.
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Washinaton
Madrid
Washington Board
Cuban
President McKinley Ramps Up War Effort With Blockade Orders
A Washington dispatch reports McKinley has abandoned a peaceful blockade and ordered the blockading squadron to bombard Cuban fortifications resisting. The aim is to silence Spanish guns and force surrender or sinking of gunboats.
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Curoaco
Washington
McKinley
European War Outlook Tense Amid Spanish American Conflict
European Continental authorities warn of a possible general European conflagration unless the Spanish American war ends soon. Russia demands explanation from England over Chamberlain's remarks concerning the Czar.
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WautNnton
Europe
Russia
England
Chamberlain
Boat Blown Up in Cardenas Harbor
Havana dispatch via Madrid reports a naval boat exploded in Cardenas harbor with seventeen dead. The dispatch suggests the vessel may be Spanish but does not confirm the nationality.
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Cardenas
Wasmington
Havana
Madrid
Saya
Cardenas Harbor
Germany's Warning To Spain Sparks Diplomatic Exchange
A terse German warning addressed to Spain signals rising tensions in European diplomacy. Analysts note the statement outlines potential consequences if Spain does not heed Berlin's cautions on policy and regional stability.
No land movement as fleet stands for disposal
Text indicates no land movements and that the Spanish fleet remains at standstill while awaiting disposal. No dates or locations are provided.
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