Vessel Bound for Copper River Sinks Near Point Bonito
San Francisco reports a stern derelict bottom up found nine miles off Point Bonito by the Santa Rosa. The bark Helen W Almy with 17 passengers and 13 crew is missing with no signs of boats and no word from possible survivors after heavy seas lasting several days. Captain Iogan commanded the vessel bound for Copper River points.
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Point Boniton
San Francisco
Santa Rosa
San Diego
Alexander
Point Bonito
Golden Gate
Seawitch
Helen W. Almy
Dopby
Iogan
Copper River Points
Loss of Life In Butte Fire Destroys Diale House
A large three story brick lodging house in Butte Montana known as the diale Llouse burned. Two men died and one more is dying while twenty are missing. About 250 people were present. 200 escaped injury. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars.
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Diale Llouse
Butte, Mont
Mine Explosion At Manowa Coal Mine In Pennsylvania
An explosion at Manowa coal mine near Monongahela City Pennsylvania left several injured and dead. Names include Michael Wolfe badly burned and unrecoverable, Alex Deogdon severely burned, J Fulton and Tony Fulton badly burned, two unknown Slavs in unconscious state. An unknown foreigner was found floating in the river after the blast.
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Manowa
Monongahela City
Michael Wolfe
Alex Deogdon
J. Fulton
Uni
Tony Fulton
Cuba's Fighting Force Lands After Ocean Journey
Col. Sicede of the Cuban insurgent army reports arrival at Key West after a perilous sea voyage. He states the forces are in excellent health with General Calixto Garcia commanding 16 500 troops in the stern department between Santiago de Cuba and Camaguey, possessing twelve pieces of war dynamite and 2 000 000 rounds of rifle ammunition.
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Cuba
Col. Sicede
Key West
Calixto Garena
Tas
Santiago de Cuba
Camasuey
Fatal Prize Fight in Trenton Ends with Brown’s Death
In Trenton New Jersey a six round boxing match between Jack Smith and Harry Brown ended with Brown dying the following morning from injuries suffered in the bout. Smith dominated the action delivering a brutal pounding that left Brown unable to continue.
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Trenton
N.J
Jack Smith
Harry Brown
Smith
Brown
Japan Expands Navy Spending Amid Global Tensions
The Vienna special reports Japan intends to devote 193 million yen to warship construction between 1930 and 193? with 47 vessels ordered. Deliveries are expected in short terms across England France Germany and the United States.
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Japan
Vienna
England
France
Gammanay
United States
Fire destroys Pacific Mill in Seattle largest shingle plant
A massive fire engulfed the Burning Shingles Tree Pacific Mill in Seattle Washington, the world’s largest shingle mill. The blaze caused estimated losses around 11 million dollars and left the facility a total ruin.
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Tree Pacific
Seattle, Wash
War Preparations Warn of Impending Crisis
Washington reports show the United States and Spain both strengthening forces for possible conflict. The U S Navy readies ships near Havana, coast defenses fortify, and army reorganizes to meet threats. Spain mobilizes 115000 troops, fleets concentrate at Cadiz and Havana with plans for more ships and torpedo craft. The Navy seeks to augment vessels, armament, and auxiliary cruisers, while considering chartering im pressed ships if government seizure occurs.
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Spain
United States
Congress
Washington
Havana
Plavana
Spat
Recognition of Cuba by US Could Prompt Southern Republics
Washington discusses the possible US recognition of Cuba and its impact. South American states may follow suit, and Britain’s stance is awaited. Officials hope joint action would deter Spain and avert war, with several powers likely to imitate America’s move.
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Britain
Washington
Cuba
United States
Audeo
Great Britain
Spain
Insurance Firms Move to Set War Rates on Gulf Shipments
Shipping insurers in St Louis pressure major exporters and carriers to accept a standard war rate for Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico shipments. Attempts to secure agreement from insurers failed until recent measures began aligning rates.
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Tisurance
Engryite Ort Annerient
Athlatic
Gul
Meico
St Louis
Mandan
Redistricted Departments of the Army (title trimmed to fit 70)
The article describes reorganized coastal defenses with battleships cruisers and torpedo boats deployed to guard key ports and sea routes. It notes limits on ships including Spanish routes and plans to increase the regular army to 10 000 men and adjust naval deployments in response to possible conflict with Spain.
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Duaupten
Galt
Blesides
Spain
Tars
Ohi
Caaiars Islands
Catz
Navy Recruitment Posters Issued Across the Nation
The Navy department in Washington released large posters calling for men to enlist. pay starts at 25 dollars monthly up to 40 dollars, seeking ordinary seamen and various specialized ratings. Applicants must pass a physical exam and are directed to operating stations in cities including Boston, New York, Norfolk, and Mare Island.
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Washington
United States
Navy
Ordinery
Elie’ Nis
Secotbehiss
OAM
Boston
Dirooktlya
New York
Rue Ustand
Gavy Yard
Wash Fester
Havy Yard
Sheamer Miceli
Erie
Mare Island Pass
Norfolk
Miss
Forts well manned near capital defenses completed
The defense preparations around the capital are nearly finished with the Sheridan's Point battery on the Potomac near Mount Vernon fully armed. A fort at Fort Washington across the river is to serve as a strong auxiliary to the river road, commanded by Captain Bhone with troops from Washington barracks.
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Sheridan
Potomac
Mount Vernon
Abe
Fort Washinton
Agserrinon
Bort Washington
Washington Barracks
Bhone
House Debates Post Office Bill as Cuban and Hawaiian Questions Rise
House activity centers on post office appropriation with five minute debates on Cuba Spanish questions and Hawaiian annexation. Senate focuses on local bills while House debates rural free delivery and clerk hires.
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Maine
Messrs
Griggs
Dem
Walker
Rep
Mass
Cochran
Grosvenor
Ohio
Congress
Williams
Miss
Adams
Berry
Kye
Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate
Great Lakes
United States
Michigan
Trouse
Post Office
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
House
New Orleans
Kansas City
Newton
Kas
Moray
Olin Leneh
Roaelt
Srtbanis
Chicago
Athelta
Elide
Bacon
Hawaii
Atlen
Toterior
Mine Bandits Slain by Mormon Avenging Band
A Mormon settlement near Casas Grandes Mexico reports the Black Jack Gang was wiped out in the Sierra Madre. After two weeks tracking, Mormon armed men killed all nine gang members at a mountain camp near Round Valley. A store was looted and an elderly resident, Mrs. A. F. McDonald, was killed during the pursuit.
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Black Jack
United States
South
West
A. F. McDonald
Round Valley
Casas Chandes
Avenging Angels of the
Mormon Church
Butte Miners Perish in a Fire at Hale House
A morning blaze in Butte kills or traps miners in the Hale House, a three story frame building housing 10 to 25 workers. Fire officials say at least fifteen may be buried, with total losses around 100000 including personal effects. rescue attempts continue as crowds gather and hospitals receive the injured.
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Hale Hous
Butte
Meat
Hale House
Stoke
Viti
Prosecuting Committee Plans Retrial for Lattimer Shooting
The prosecuting committee in Havleton announces plans to retry Sheriff Jianes Maartin and deputies for the Lattimer shooting. Despite opposition, the committee aims to cover all indebtedness and pursue justice. Legal costs show county expenses nearing large sums, with defense expenditures far higher. Change of venue likely.
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Terial
Jianes Maartin
Non Amiberiat
Lattimer Sept
Havleton
Pat Phe Heney
Father Aust
Chicago
Idefense
Miles seeks 600 horses to mobilize cavalry
Gen Miles asks Secretary Alger for authority to place the cavalry on a war footing and secure 600 additional horses immediately. He aims to equip troops fully and enlarge units with field guns and rapid-fire capabilities to readiness for hostilities.
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Miles
Alger
Cavales
Rome reports Corrigan cardinal appointment impending
Reports from Rome revive the idea that Archbishop Corrigan will be named a cardinal soon. Ernest Wright, William Walker and an unnamed miner died in a cave in Gayoer Kan as the brig Many wrecked off the California coast.
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Rome
Corrigan
Ernest Wright
Willian Walker
Gayoer
Kan
Many
California
Garfield Voorropt
Ohio Supreme Court
EL Correa
Madrid
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Wns
St. Louis
Eet
St. Paul
Paris
Ward Line
Ato
Dey West
Ani
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Tno
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Stipe
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Eiteet
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Gulf
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Hutchins
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Martin
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