Court's Report on Maine Crisis Outlines Policy and War Readiness
The report summarizes the Maine incident, Cuba policy, and the potential for war with Spain. It notes President McKinley pushing Congress for stability, military mobilization plans, and the buildup of U S forces including reserves totaling 616000 men. It also lists Spanish troop strength in the Philippines Porto Rico and North Africa regions and the potential for volunteer support.
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Pesmans
Cuba
Spain
Peninsula
Baleric Islands
North Africa
Canary Islands
Phillipine Islands
Porto Rico
Spanish War Strength Report Confirms Cuban Garrison Figures
A March 22 report cites Spain’s military strength in Cuba. Regulars total 135000 with about 80000 considered effective for combat. Troops are spread across Havana Puerto Principe Santiago de Cuba and other provinces while 165000 are non effective for various reasons.
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Spain
Cuba
Tiago de Cuba
Puerto Principe
Anin Clara
Mantanzas
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Mateer
Settlement of Union Pacific Gulf road affairs approved
Federal Court accepts the report of Special Master Cornish on the Union Pacific and Gulf road transactions. The Gulf road stock and bonds total about 20.7 million and 22.3 million respectively, with assets falling short of debt. Court orders authorize claims transfer to the Gulf reorganization committee and cancellation of the Union Pacific traffic agreement. Judge Sanborn endorsed the report without delay.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific Railway
W. D. Cornish
Oliver Ames
Sanborn
Union Paciffic Railway
Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf Railway
Gulf Road Reorganization Committee
Gulf Road
Fort Worth & Denver City Railroad Company
Union Pacific
Guilf
Wis
Cornish
Ships Hard to Get
The government has not bought warships but negotiations yield a key result. The battleship General O'Higgins will not be sold unless it becomes U S property. Spain cannot secure the vessel, and Argentina's armored cruiser San Martino may pass to the United States if it leaves Argentina.
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Washington
General O'Higgins
United States
Spain
Argentina
Anglo-Egyptian forces brace for Dervish attack in Nubia
At Atbara Camp in Nubia on March 22 the Anglo-Egyptian force faces a likely engagement as a false alarm at Hudsfords ends with a Highlander impaled by a comrade's bayonet. The army moved six miles to Rashadi and awaits patriots' report while Ali Digna son of Osman Digna repeatedly attacks Adrama, defeated each time with forty one killed.
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Atbara
Nubia
Maren
Hudsfords
Rashadi
Ali Digna
Osman Digna
Adarama
Navy Contracts For Emergency Pork And Beef
New York March 22 The Navy Department announced emergency contracts for 1000 half barrels of pork and 1000 half barrels of salt beef. These add to regular department supplies with delivery at the ounce. For two years a large part of food for Spanish and Cuban forces has been contracted in New York, with salt pork bacon lard codfish flour and beans as chief items. Armour & Co representative William B Cragin cited a recent contract to supply Spain with 1 500 000 pounds of con.
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New York
Produce Exchange Today
Navy Department
Department
William B. Cragin
Armour & Co
Transvaal Tension Cited Amid Imperial Claims
Johannesburg reports the Standard and News warns war may follow if England maintains suzerainty claims. The piece argues Britain must abandon those demands to avert conflict.
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Transvaal
Johannesburg
The
Standard and News
England
Old Glory Goes Up in Brazilian Transfer at Gravesend
The Amazonas, built for Brazil and bought by the United States, was formally transferred from Brazilian to U S. ownership in Gravesend England with Old Glory raised at 11 10 a m The ceremony included United States Lieutenant Commander Colwell and Brazilian officers and ended with toasts and ship inventories. The San Francisco followed later, coal orders issued and plans noted for onward movement. Alfred Harmsworth hoisted stars and stripes on the Windward nearby in support of Peary.
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Gravesend
England
Amazonas
Armstrongs
Brazil
United States
Stars and Stripes
Colwell
Naval Attache
Roberts
Morris
Osborne
Coast Guard
Santos
Corres
McMorris
Col'i
Cortes
San Francisco
Tilbery Fort
Leary
Lisbon
Howell
Holhaven
Key West
New York
Naz
Stokers
Alfred C. Harmsworth
The
Daily Mail
Peary
Old Glory
Stampede from Dawson Expected in Coming Summer
H C Pettit of Snohomish reports from the City of Seattle that a Dawson rush in June or July will rival the Klondike gold seekers. By February 5 there were about 1,500 passage applications south and first class boats were fully booked. When second boat bookings open another rush is anticipated as many plan to take their gold with them.
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Dawson
Tacoma
Wash
H. C. Pettit
Snohomish
Seattle
Alaska
Klondike
Pettit
Chinese Minister to Germany Fails in Russia Demand Talks
Dispatches from Pekin report Shu King Chen, the Chinese minister to Germany, sent to St. Petersburg to urge Russia to ease demands on China, has failed. The Times notes there is no alternative but to accept Russia's terms.
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Russi
London
the Times
Pekin
Shu
Chen
Germany
St. Petersburg
Russia
China
Marriages Declared Illegal Affecting Hundreds in Omaha
A District Court decision in Omaha declares all marriages formed under common law across Iowa Nebraska illegitimate. It affects about 4900 couples who wed and later separated before Nebraska six month waiting period, leaving unresolved questions on legality and future remarriage.
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Omaha
Neb
Iowa
Nebraska
District Court
Missouri River
Terror’s orders to join South Atlantic fleet
The monitor Terror, commanded by Captain Ludlow, received orders to depart New York and join Admiral Sicard’s Dry Tortugas squadron. Stores and coal will be loaded, with departure planned for Sunday morning. Once praised for unusual construction, the Terror was previously at Harmypton Roads and sent to reinforce New York in case of a Spanish attack.
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Key West Fleet
New York
Terror
Sicard
Dry ‘Tortugas
Ludlow
Navy Department
South
Harmypton Roads
New Books and Authors Featured by Bancroft Denver
A list of new books with brief blurbs and prices from Bancroft Book Co. Denver. Shrewsbury by Stanley Wyman, Cleo the Magnificent by Zangwill, Maylon by Frances Raymond, Movkrie DeKalb by Thomas J. Spencer, A Cheque for Three Thousand, Horace Everett by Clara Lanza. The April Century issue previews Pennsylvanian mining with Jay Hambidge illustrations and notes on immigrant groups in coal towns.
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Shrewsbury
Stanley Wyman
William the Conqueror
Price
Bancroft Book Co
Denver
Cleo the Magnificent
Zangwil
Maylon
Frances Raymond
Thomas J. Spencer
Horace Everett
Clara Lanza
Pennsyl Cval Mining
Jay Hambidge
Hunk
Exports Rise Above Previous Year in Early 1898 Trade
Washington reports eight months of 1898 foreign commerce much stronger than 1897 with exports totaling 813,879,071 and a trade surplus of 107,178,286. February 1898 exports reach 94,981,017 while imports drop to 53,082,117 for the month.
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Washington
Gage
United States
Gould to Surrender Yacht If War With Spain Breaks Out
The Terald will publish that Howard Gould owner of the Niagara will surrender the ocean-going steam yacht to the government if hostilities occur between the United States and Spain. The Niagara is nearing completion.
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New York
Terald
Howard Gould
Niagara
Spain
Woman's Fate: Bushnell Woman Credits Pink Pills
Mrs Jacob Weaver of Bushnell Illinois wife of ex city marshal says Dr Williams Pink Pills restored her after years of illness. At fifty six she recounts a long struggle with weakness and melancholy and testifies the pills cured her and renewed her strength and vitality.
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Bushnell
Jacob Weaver
Marshal Weaver
Mas. J. Eaver
A. D
O. C. Hicks
Williams
In the Same Boat
A brief comic note questions if thieves share honor with others. Mr Callipers challenges the idea while Puck counters that thieves are as bad as anyone else.
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Clarence
Mr. Callipers
Son
Puck
Five Drops Rheumatic Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
A testimonial ad for Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co claims rheumatism and la grippe worsen with weather changes and promotes “5 Drops” as a prompt remedy. It cites a letter from John G. Martin of Wellsville and notes a thirty day offer of 100000 sample bottles at 25 cents each from 167 Dearborn Street, Chicago.
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Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co
Chicago
John G. Martin
Wellsville l
Swanson Rheumatic Care Co
Dearborn Street
Emperor’s gates open for global business, China cautious
In a Washington Star excerpt, the Chinese emperor contemplates opening his gates to permit every nation to transact business, yet remains gloomily wary that China may be the last to benefit or participate. The dialogue hints at global commerce and national hesitation.
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Washington Star
Salzer Seed Co Offers Prize for New Seed Names
The Salzer Seed Co offers a $400 prize for naming their 17 inch corn and White Oat prodigy. Return the notice with stamps to La Crosse Wisconsin to receive a free seed catalogue and 11 new seed samples valued at $10. Also mentions seed potatoes at £1.50 per barrel and a general beauty aid advertisement for Cascarets with 10 to 25 cents pricing.
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Salzer Seed Co
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
W.n.g. Yes
Roentgen Tests for Gemstones Previewed
The Roentgen ray stograph test reveals genuine gems instantly. Diamonds pearls rubies turquoises emeralds opals garnets and sapphires show no black radiographs while paste imitations show only faint images. A minute exposure suffices to distinguish true stones from fakes.
Open letter asserts Castoria trade mark rights
Dr Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis Massachusetts declares exclusive rights to the word Castoria and Pitcher's Castoria. He states he originated Pitcher's Castoria and that only The Centaur Company with CHAS H Fletcher may use his name. March 8 1807. No-To-Bac advertises 50 cent tobacco cure and druggists stock.
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Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Chas. H. Fletcher
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas H. Fletcher
Ker
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