United States and Spain prepare for possible war warnings
Washington reports show both nations mobilizing for conflict. The United States strengthens its fleet and coast defenses near Havana while 25,000 regulars and 115,000 National Guardsmen stand ready. Spain reinforces Cuba with 80,000 troops, reserves, and a growing naval presence. naval vessels, warships, and new ships like Oregon are readied for Atlantic service.
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Washington
United States
Havana
Spain
Cuba
Elaynua
West Indies
Atlantic
Recognition of Cuba Sparks Call for Unified Action
Washington discussions focus on U S recognition of Cuba and the likely quick recognition by Southern republics. Britain may join promptly to deter war with Spain, strengthening a united front as the administration urges other nations to follow suit.
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Britain
Washington
Cuba
United States
Great Britain
Spain
Insurance Firms Impose War Rates on Gulf Shipments
Major export house in St Louis reports insurers will add war surcharges to all Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico breadstuffs shipments. The move, confirmed Monday, raises the cost of freight by one quarter of one percent to cover potential losses, affecting exporters insured by large policies.
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Gulf
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
St. Louis
Gulf Ports
Redistricted departments of the Army mobilize for war
The article describes U S forces creating coastal defense hubs at Key West and Hampton Roads to guard against Spanish aggression with fleets of battleships armored cruisers gunboats and torpedo craft. Spain forms three squadrons to defend Havana home ports and a flying squadron ready to move. The U S adds ships purchases and armaments including Brazilian cruiser Amazonas and other vessels while expanding the regular army and naval buildup.
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Key West
Havana
Hampton Roads
North Atlantic
Spain
Canary Islands
Cadiz
Vesse
League Island
Montgomery
Helena
Bancroft
Amazonas
San Francisco
Atlantic
England
Germany
Gulf Coast
Congress
Navy Department
Board On Auxiliary Cruisers
St. Gauls
St. Paul
New York
Paris
Men Wanted for the Navy Posters Call for Recruits
Posters issued from the Navy Department in Washington call for enlistments nationwide. Ages 18 to 85 may apply with pay from 18 to 40 dollars monthly. Desirable ratings include Seamen, ordinary seamen, chief machinists, and certified machinists first and second class. Applicants undergo a physical exam. no single central enlistment. Recruiting stations listed across major ports and yards including Boston, Brooklyn, New York, League Island, Washington, Drie, Mare Island, Norfolk, New Orleans, and Gloucester.
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Washington
United States Neavy
Navy Department
Department
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
League Island Navy Yard
Washington, D. C
Navy Yard
United States
Michigan
Drie
New Orleans
Mare Is
Aavy Yard
Norfolk Navy Yard
Gloucester
Maas
Forts Well Manned as Defense of Capital Nears Completion
The defense of the national capital by water is nearly finished with Sheridan's Point battery on the Potomac now fully manned. It acts as a key aid to the Fort Washington battery opposite the river. Fort Washington hosts a detachment of the Fourth artillery from Washington barracks under Captain Howe. Battery emplacement and gun mounting at Sheridan Point were completed recently, with Battery K arriving from Fort Monroe and camping there in the last days.
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National Capital
Sheridan's Point
Potomac
Mount Vernon
Fort Washington
Fourth Artillery
Washington Barracks
Howe
Sheridan Point
Nfort Monroe
Council Resolutions Urge War If Maine Inquiry Links Spain
The Indianapolis Common Council approved resolutions urging war against Spain if the naval court of inquiry finds Spain directly or indirectly responsible for the Maine disaster. The measures call for evacuation of Cuba by Spanish forces and suitable indemnity for the Maine losses.
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Spain
Indianapolis
Doings at Des Moines Legislature session highlights March 22
The Iowa senate and house advance measures with debates over lake drainage penalties, board of control timing, mortgage taxation, and primary election oaths. Key actions include passage of the board of control bill, Penick mortgage tax measure, Cheshire amendment reform, and funding adjustments for Glenwood Institution and health board staff.
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Board of Control
House
Senate
Penick
Eaton
Hhre
Committee On Ways and Means
Glenwood Institution
Board of Health
University and Normal School
Iowa senate moves board of control bill to governor
Wednesday and Thursday sessions report the Iowa senate approving the board of control bill with eight amendments, including supervisory power over educational institutions. Governor Shaw’s choice for the board remains unsettled with several leading candidates named. adjournment expected Thursday.
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Board of Control
Senate Orm
House
Shaw
John Cownle
Iowa County
Horace M. Rebok
Taina City
J. G. Hutchinson
Ottumwa
Friends of the
Friends
J. A. King
Nevada
L. G. Kinne
Des Moines
S. A. Mallory
Chariton
E. J. Sunter
W. H. Wheeler
M. A
R. A. St. John
Riceville
Appropriations
Omaha
Cheorkes Asylum
Iowa House Passes Bills On Reform and Board Appointments
The Iowa legislature advanced measures including a housing reform bill to prevent fraudulent conveyance to evade creditors and a board of control bill naming William Larrabee as chair and listing L G Kinne and John Downie as members. The session also moved appropriation and constitutional amendment proposals, with the memorial building and Des Moines funding bills proceeding amid calendar refinement.
River Trip to the Klondike from Yukon Mouth to Circle City
The Century piece by John Skiney Webb describes the Yukon mouth as about a hundred miles wide with treacherous channels and many dead ends. Navigation is difficult from the start to Circle City, with eighteen hundred miles ahead to Dawson. The voyage can take about fifteen days if unimpeded, through vast ever changing scenery and solitary, silent nights in a remote wilderness.
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Yukon
Klondike
John Skiney Webb
Webb
Circle City
Dawson
River Trip to the Klondike by John Sidney Webb
The narrative recalls a costly river journey to El Dorado with a horse ride priced at thirty cents per pound totaling 111 600 dollars. An Irish passenger jokes about packing goods by Indians and the ease of the trip compared to the heavy freight. The piece closes noting the Congressional Library’s vast newspaper collection.
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Klondike
John Sidney Webb
Saya
el Dorado
Iowa Board of Control Bill Passed by Senate
The Iowa State Senate passed the board of control bill, with Gov. Shaw expected to sign. It creates a three member board appointed by the Governor, confirmed by two thirds of the Senate, with terms up to six years and salaries totaling $8,000 per member. The board will govern multiple state institutions from July 1, 1898, audit finances, appoint superintendents, and set accounting standards while prohibiting political influence by any officer or employee.
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Senate
John Daly
Tie
Phoenix Park
England
New and Free West
House
Mr. Hathaway
Jakes
Iowa
Executive Council
Healy Committee
Merriam
Committee On Appropriations
Board of Control
Shaw
William Larrabee
Clarmont
John Downie
South Amana
State Agricultural Society
Asa
Board of ‘Control
Iowa State Senate
Gov. Shaw
State House
Soldiers’ Home
College For the Blind
School For the Deaf
Institution For
Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home
Industrial Home For the Blind
New Telegraph Coding System Explained for Busy Crowded Text
Readers are introduced to a new telegraphic coding method by Charles Stewart that reduces numeric data to single ten letter words. The system uses two tables to represent 1 to 999 and 41,000 to 999,000, enabling expressions up to 999,999. Examples show digits like 1001 1002 and 2,086 rendered as words, with applications for brokers and election reporters.
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Charles Stewart
Rulidoka
Duda
Dufa
Duka
Sona
Fusona
Kuli
Tonsa
Kulitonsa
Tuti
Totta
Tuttitotta
Kulmi
Norsa
Kulminorsa
Fortunes in lace and whisky origins noted
The article claims vast fortunes in lace with the Astors valued at 3 million, the Vanderbilts at 4 million, the Pope at 75 thousand, and the Princess of Wales at 250 thousand. It also notes much so called Scotch whisky being produced in Germany and that Irish whisky nativity remains unchallenged.
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Wulea
Germany
The Minister Who Was an Elk
A Grand Rapids Episcopal clergyman and Elks member attends a meeting where he is charged a five dollar assessment. He gives a speech inviting Elks to hear him preach next Sunday. On the next Sunday, many Elis attend and donate heavily as the Elks vote to support their reverend brother.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Order of the Elks
Ellis
Elks
Elis
New York Tribune
Deafness cure claim and testimonial note from 19th century ad
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Fall’s Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh deafness cases cured by the remedy. It includes address F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and druggist sale details. The latter portion records a social exchange noting Miles and Giles discussing appearance and marriage, odd informal chatter.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
tSold
Drugeists
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