Oregon Safe At Last After 18000 Mile South American Run
Washington reports the battleship Oregon, now the second largest in the Navy, completed a long voyage from San Francisco circling South America and is safe in Atlantic waters. The ship traveled about 18 000 miles, stopping at Callao, rounding Cape Horn, and fearing a Spanish interception near the Windward Islands. Captain Clark kept sharp lookout as the Spanish fleet neared Bahia before Oregon sailed.
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Dons
Washington
Long
Oregon
Aamdrigan Navy
San Francisco
South America
Navy Department
Navy. Department
Manilla
Sampson
Atlantic
Callao
Horn
Bahia
Windward Islands
Tim
Clark
Captain Clark Sees US Battleship Stand Against Spanish Cruisers
Capt Clark voiced confidence in holding his own single handed with the Oregon against all Spanish cruisers. His only concern was the torpedo boats under the Spanish admiral. Yet the navy department believed a meeting on such unequal terms would be undesirable and potentially dangerous.
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Clark
Oregon
Navy Department
128000 Men Ready Great Volunteer Army Muntered for Cuba War
The 128000 volunteers are almost all unwounded in and forming brigades but not yet ready to move on Cuba. Shortages of arms ammunition uniforms and equipment persist in the national guard and artillery batteries lack guns carriages horses or harness. Delays stem from supply and organization as the War Department builds depots and pushes drills while criticizing no one.
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Washington
Olekamauga
Tampa
War Department
Chickamausa
Chicago
England
Guba
Siege Train for Army of Invasion
The report details plans for a siege train organized by the New York quartermaster’s department to ship to Cuba and follow the invading army. The artillery carrier will carry 50,000 pounds of artillery for use in bombardment of interior towns amid the war.
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New York
Quartermaster’s Department
Cuba
Dewey Seizes Fort Artillery and Blocks Luzon Garrison
Report from Manila via the North German Gazette says Admiral Dewey has seized artillery rifles and ammunition from Cavite and Corregidor. He has landed troops to cut off the Manila garrison from Luzon interior. Blockade reported effective with accounts of Spanish captives and Philippine coasters seized. no ship yet broken through.
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Manila
Europesa
Cebu
Philippines
Dewey
Cavite
Corregidor Island
Island of
Luzon
Hong Kong
Panic and bombardment stun Cienfuegos city
Reports from Cienfuegos recount chaos as American ships bombarded the coast, Spanish soldiers and volunteers clashed on shore, two died and five Americans were wounded. Panic spread through the Cuban port with bells ringing and residents fleeing to nearby towns as Marblehead fired and lighthouse shattered. The exodus to Santo Quintana and Rodas grows, with authorities unable to quell the flight.
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Cienfuegos
Llervo de Oro
Marblehead
Santo Quintara
Rodas
City of Truro Arrives Safe In New York With Cargo Of Sulphur
The British steamship City of Truro, Captain Fulcher, sailing from Sicily the day war was declared by Spain, arrived safely at New York with 2000 tons of sulfur. Sulfur is a contraband war article and subject to seizure by Spanish forces, prompting warnings to keep clear of suspicious ships in the Mediterranean. An American cruiser near Shinnecock, Long Island, was the only armed vessel seen.
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Sam
Fulcher
Truro
Licain
Sicily
Spain
United States
New York
Gibraltar
Tulcher
Mediterranean
Shinnccock
Long Island
Spain protests Chamberlain speech sparks war fears
Spain denounces Joseph Chamberlain's Birmingham address as reckless and hostile to Spain. Prime Minister Sagasta and Foreign Minister Gullon warn the speech signals potential war with an Anglo American alliance, after conferring on Madrid's reaction.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham
Madrid
Spain
Sagasta
Senor Gullon
Senor Sagasta
Chamberlain
Europe
Cuba Expedition Fails As Gussie Returns To Key West
Captain Dorst and his party failed to land arms and ammunition in Cuba as planned. The steamer Gussie returned to Key West after Cubans scheduled to meet the party did not appear. The reception from Spanish authorities was reportedly hostile and contributed to the expedition's abort.
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Doret
Gussie
Cuba
Key West
Dorst
Sudh Price
Spanish cabinet resigns under Sagasta amid Cuba and Philippines woes
The Sagasta led Liberal cabinet resignations follow turmoil in Cuba and the Philippines with talks of military dictatorship. New lineup lists Sagasta as President of the Council and ministers for Foreign Affairs War Marine Finance Interior and Public Instruction among others.
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Sagnasta
Sagasta
Qunovas
del Castillo
Goll
Gen. Azcarraga
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Admiral Bermojo
Corren
Spain
Porto Rico
Marshal Martinez Campos
Senor Sagasta
Leon Y Castillo
From the Front A warship voyage and global tensions report
The Oregon becomes the first warship to round Cape Horn amid broader world events. Spain seeks papal blessing for its arms while Spanish coastal defenses are outdated. California rail workers fund a new battleship. Key West roofs warily, Havana prices rise, and water shortages loom for troops. Insurgents threaten in Florida and Spain. Roosevelt’s Rough Riders recruit from diverse groups. The Minneapolis Jewish lodge memorializes expulsions.
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Oregon
Cape Horn
Spain
San Francisco
Hiawata
Se Wergler
Caimanera
Guba
Roosevelt
Minneapolis
Wars and naval plans stir public fervor across nations
A fragmented report notes a $25 bounty and lodge dues remission for enlistment against Spain, with aims to deploy numerous warships in Asiatic waters. It mentions Philippine elites pledging US allegiance, upcoming naval yard enhancements promising “indestructible” ships, and an American officer linked to Cuba’s insurgents. It also records the burial of 24 Maine casualties in Bey Wests potter’s field.
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Spain
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany
Hong Krong
United States
Maine
Garang
Bey Wests
Madrid Report Confirms Spanish Fleet Reaches Santiago Harbor
Dispatches from Madrid and Wingston Tamnica indicate the Spanish fleet has entered the Santiago de Cuba harbor for coal or to remove 10000 troops cut off by the blockade. The move signals possible relief or evacuation of garrisons as the US fleet under Sampson reorganizes at Key West.
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Santiago de Cuba
Madrid
Wingston
Tamnica
Morant Point
Cervera
Spain
Blanco
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Havana
Sailors slain as Philippine insurgents clash with Americans
Reports from Manila via Bong Jong describe insurgent clashes near Cavite with American forces. Rebels allegedly attacked, killed some sailors, and drove others from villages, replacing the American flag with the Spanish. Some insurgent leaders refused to disembark with Admiral Dewey, fearing repudiation. Separate dispatch notes Spaniards posing as insurgents befriended and massacred Americans near Cavite. Polo y Bernabe reportedly secured a coal depot near St Pierre et Miquelon for refueling Cadiz squadron before US Atlantic coast action. Cape Verde squadron under Admiral Cervera moves to support.
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Amcericaga
Manin
Bong Jong
Cavite
Dewey
Polo
Montreal
Senor Polo Y Bernabe
St. Pierre’ Miquelon
Newfoundland
Cadiz
Atlantic
United States
Cape Verde
Cervera
Simpson
Schley
Cyclones Kill Seventy Across Iowa Illinois Wisconsin
A severe cyclone swept Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin killing about seventy people and injuring around 450. Many farm buildings and crops were destroyed and telegraph and telephone lines were damaged, complicating early casualty and damage tallies. The storm disrupted wide areas, with substantial financial losses anticipated across several counties.
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Illlinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Rockford
Freeport
Dubuque
Tow
Wausan
Wise
Antigo
Wis
Rhinelander
Wid
Ardmore
Illinois
Mirthful Fragments From Early 1900s Bulletin
A collage of brief notes recalls a hog sold for 37 dollars and a horse bought for 17, with Marysville, Missouri, Pine Bluff and Philadelphia locales, incidents of levee breaches at Pine Bluff, emigrants drawn by war, Japanese naval officers to command new ships in San Francisco, treason executions in Puerto Rico, influx of families fleeing interior, and a tragic train plunge near Sailors' Point Tennessee affecting Jane Allen on her first ride.
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Marysville
Pine Bluff
Ark
Tapanese
San Francisco
Japan
Pennsylvania
New York
Winds
Alabama
Spain
Porto Rico
Philadelphia
Greece
Tenn
Jane Allen
Massive jewelry factory fire devastates Taunton area
A Boston source reports a blaze starting at 12:15 AM in J. M. Bates watch case factory destroying 16 buildings in Taunton center within hours. By 8 AM three more large jewelry plants burned, total loss about 1,000,000 dollars. Fire response from Fall River Taunton Providence and others aided. Thousands employed in 20,000 population town affected.
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Masai
Boston
Earl
Svere
J. M. Bites
Taunton
Sall River
New Bedford
Providence
Fall River
aAttleboro
RB. Ly
Beethley
New York
Chicago
St.ouis
Tornado Sweeps Nebraska Damaging Albion and Nearby Towns
A violent tornado crossed central Nebraska Tuesday afternoon, damaging towns within a fifty mile radius of Albion. Wood River suffered the most with destroyed houses and injuries. Albion saw seven buildings damaged and people hurt. Franklin reported ten homes destroyed with injuries but no deaths. Debris flew in every direction as several tornadoes moved together, wind roaring like a hurricane for hours.
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Ihe
Nebraska Duesday
Albion
Wood River
Iere
Wfetrs
Franklin
Republican
World Wheat Production Tables and US Prices
The monthly bureau of statistics report presents world wheat production for last year at 2,139,549,168 bushels, with comparisons to 1896 1895 and 1894, noting the 1897 crop as the smallest since 1890 and the US 1897 crop larger than many years since 1891. It includes farm price tables, rail and lake freight rate trends, and import duties across major countries. US March 1 1898 wheat in farmers hands tallies at 123,320,500 bushels, up from last year and 1895. Additional notes cover gold fortunes from Klondike arrivals, bread price rises in Chicago, flood damage in Arkansas, Debs political activity, NY stock exchange moves, Philadelphia charity, and other brief items.
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Bureau of Statistics
United States
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
New Orleans
Austria-Hungary
Germany
France
Italy
Portugal
Department of Agriculture
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Frank, Agtely
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Strait OF
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Jage
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