New Maine Battleship to Lead Rebuilt Navy Honors Havana
The Maine will be rebuilt as a first class battleship alongside sisters Missouri and Ohio. It will displace over 12 000 tons with four 12 inch and ten 6 inch guns, speed at least eighteen knots, and smokeless powder. Turrets and magazines use electric power for rapid firing and movement.
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Maine
Havana
Missouri
Ohio
Navy
Middle Valley
Beas
Navy Department
Santiago
New Orleans
Amazonas
Cervera
Iowa
New Maine
Navy of
United States
Havana Harbor
Angel Barton and the Civil War Wagon Train Heroine
In 1862 during the Antietam campaign a brigadier-general returned from the front to find hospital supplies wagon train ambushed but orderly. Miss Barton had organized the rescue, rallied drivers, and kept troops moving as mutinous teamsters balked, insisting she lead to the front.
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Antietam
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Miss Barton
Maryland
Feld
Peninsular
Lee
Petticoat
Sanitary Commission
Clara Barton
Sergt. Wiliam McKinley
Angel Barton
Maine Battleship Maine to Feature Submerged Torpedo Tubes
The article describes the 1890s Maine battleship concept with underwater torpedo tubes as a pioneering yet controversial feature. It notes the danger of above water tubes, the move away from Harveyized 16.5 inch armor to Kruppized 10 inch plates, and mentions improved ballast and shallower draught for maneuverability. It also references historical naval battles emphasizing woodwork risk and armor improvements for future fleet advantage.
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The
Yula
Santiago
Maine
Non-Beller and Watts Clash Over Drinking Excess
Lushforth argues against excess drinking while Watts counters with disbelief in a sober stance. The dialogue frames a debate on alcohol use and personal restraint.
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Watts
Lushforth
Sister Commonwealths or Mother England in Modern Ties
Fragmented speech argues England’s historical maternal claim to the US is outdated and that the relationship should be seen as fraternal sisterhood. It reflects on colonial bonds, independence, and the mid-Atlantic shift as echoing a century of political change.
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Wormer
West
England
Charles L
George Fil
Satwan
United States
Transatlantic Republic
North
Greenville
Commonwealth
Philippines
Hesteller
Regained Health After Pinkham’s Vegetine Aid
A Nebraska woman recounts using Pinkham's Vegetine to restore her health after a long illness. She notes doctors failed to help and credits the remedy with her recovery and weight gain.
Bridge in Alton Woman Describes Recovery Aid
A fragmented reminiscence from an Alton resident lists address 1609 Helle St and names Mrs Gro Lance. The narrator recalls womb trouble and weakness, mentions doctor medicines, reading material, and perceived relief from a product called Pinkbams with limited readable details.
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Cee TS Oomte
Eetee
Theodore
Heyy
Bam
Happy
BE. Wootunss
Mills, Neb
Tors
BI Harding St. Ind
Sapolio
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