17 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
1
A New York Press dispatch reports seven mites found in Laavana harbor and a shattered submarine cable segment with seven conductors. American divers delivered the piece, said to prove the Maine was destroyed externally. The fourteen months long cable shows damaged ends and percha insulation.
A ripil fire gun invented by J W Greer of Yoakumn Texas is under War Department testing. Artillery officers say it is the most powerful machine yet, fully automatic and capable of loading firing cleaning and cooling by recoil. It reportedly fires 24 inch projectiles per minute at various elevations without carriage damage.
Reports from the aquillary commander in Santa Clara say Capito Alvarez Nunez and other insurgent leaders were near surrender to Spoumaurds near La Esperanga when Surprised by Roberto Bermulsz's insurgents. Later guerillas found naked bodies of Alvarez Nunes and Major Eshinega who had allegedly died in the clash. Bodies buried at La Esperanga.
A bizarre dispute surrounds Senator Mason who accepts a mock duel with a rival described by editor Margo de Rita Vallit of Bi Cardo. The piece mocks his Yankee background and accuses him of cowardice while portraying the public as cynical yet amused by the provocation.
A fierce grass fire raged near Hames Coward town burning acres of pasture, destroying livestock and buildings. Firefighters fought shifting winds with bucket brigades and wagons to prevent broader destruction. no confirmed human casualties were reported.
Nainser tad Adlispates from Vieota Berlin and St Petersourge juradies warn of a formal protest to deter U S action in Cuba. They fear the issue could escalate beyond a mere protest and escalate into hostilities if Washington pursues its policy.
A youth named Perry enticed Woh Rogers to a dispute at Patasta Lil, leading to a balding confrontation. Moderate violence followed as bystanders and onlookers witnessed a rising feud, with the aggressor seeking vengeance against Gis fellow, amid tensions between Cairdiner and Rovers.
A massive blaze destroyed a nine story brick building described as among the largest work units in the country. The fire caused losses estimated between 400000 and 60000 dollars and involved over a thousand operatives. The incident at the Masonic Temple in Port Vox drew significant attention to the Fore Wayne area and related concert offerings at nearby venues.
The article describes rapid industrial buildup for weapons in Reading Pennsylvania and Newark New Jersey. Factories such as Carpenter Stock Company and Benjamin Atha and Hingworth Company receive government orders for 27000 projectiles and heavy guns. It notes limited propellants for US ships and outlines processes for casting and finishing artillery components with rapid production across multiple plants.
The document outlines nearly 1000 ships ready for war, with guidance on explosive projectiles and detonators. It describes cavity explained shells and timing devices, and notes testing and safety measures at Newsark as part of wartime production.
Joss Gt Wats notes a fleet of monitors for coast and harbor defense, listing forty ships on the auxiliary cruiser list. The text mentions high speed, armor, and armament features, with references to construction at a Washington car factory and readiness for naval service.
A Key West correspondent reports on a court of inquiry present with material evidence from a submarine cable wreck. The article describes seven copper wires, sections of cable, and divers at work thirty feet beneath the surface. It notes protection against breaching and indicates the cables supply telegraph or telephone service rather than ordinary power use.
Senate action includes a DC appropriation reducing telephone rates by about half and passage of a 50 million dollar defense bill. House debates Indian appropriation and pension measures, with conference talks on free homestead provisions and various open sessions.
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