War News From The Hispano American Conflict Developments
French and German governments seek Hawaii position on the Hispano American conflict. Manila reports no new developments. 5,000 troops to sail next week on chartered transports. Lodge introduces Hawaii annexation resolution as war revenue bill amendment. Spain’s fleet remains at Santiago. no invasion moves until Spain’s squadron status is clear. Schley’s squadron reportedly near Santiago and Shafter to embark troops at Tampa for Cuba. USS Columbia damaged in collision. Sampson fleet returns to Key West.
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Hawaii
Manila
Lodge
House
Blanco
Santiago
Washington
Porto Rico
Cuba
General Shafter
Tampa
Navy Department
Schley
Santiago de Cubs
Cervera
Spanish Press Sows War Fears Over Confederacy Revolt
The Imparcial warns European statesmen that Washington relies on armed force in the late Confederate states to maintain peace and that a new generation awaits a word to revolt. It cites General Lee’s Havana actions and ties them to provoking Spain. Diario notes Magginly’s Canton birth claim. The city observed a holiday with grave decorations and a quiet evening dance.
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Confederate States
Washington
Confederacy
Lee
Cuba
Blanco
Lincoln
Havana
Kingdom of Spain
Senor Mackindley
Diario
Magginly
Canton
Washington Proclaims 75000 More Volunteers In War Effort
More Volunteers Washington May 25 The day’s war news centers on a proclamation calling for 75000 additional volunteers to form new army corps divisions and regiments under major generals brigadier generals and colonels. The move aims to drill and season a second reserve for future campaigns rather than respond to an immediate emergency.
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Washington
Orst
Maritime mania and troop enlistment notes from Oregon
A playful rant on American naval fever contrasts boats with land forces. An MP recruiting circular outlines enlistment age ranges 18 to 84, citizenship, and medical fitness requirements, with height and weight standards for infantry and artillery and three years service. Oregon farmers discuss transportation costs and wage concerns amid expected definite action soon.
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Musiefane
United States
Mesa County Resolution Pledges Sugar Beet Factory Inducement
Mesa county Colorado commissioners pass a measure offering a payment to the individual or individuals who procure a beet sugar factory to be built under $250000 cost. The grant is conditional on completion and readiness for operation and is not an indebtedness until formal appropriation and levy are made.
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Mesa County
Colorado
Mega County
Oregon Beet Work Draws Austin Hiring Push
Last week in September Austin received word from Oregon that 200 beet harvest workers are needed. Men and boys applied as notices were posted, and a company may be formed to send skilled workers up if Oregon farmers cover travel and board and pay wages. Workers here hold strong reputations and must show up to their jobs.
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Sugar
Oregon
Austin
British Couple Married at Union Hotel Ceremony
Miss BE A Achefield of England wed William Austin of British Columbia at the Union Hotel on Wednesday night with Justice Woodhouse performing. A wedding supper followed by dancing and a bridal cake after midnight preceded the departure of guests. The couple plans to reside in British Columbia.
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BE. A. Achefield
England
Wm. Austin
British Columbia
Union Hotel
Justice Woodhouse
Stoddard
Austin
British Columba
Refugees Flee Havana as Lafayette Sails for Vera Cruz
The British ship Arecuria brought twenty seven passengers from Mexican ports amid a Havana crisis. Refugees include Jose Otero and family, Alfredo De La Fuerte and kin, and Mrs Demaranda. As the Lafayette carried 1,200 to Vera Cruz, many Spaniards and Cubans lacked passports and faced ruinous prices. Darkness and coal shortages worsen conditions.
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New York
lAmong
Arecuria
Ward Line
Rete Em Cruz
Lafayette
Jose Otero
Childern
Alfredo de’ la Fuerte
Demaranda
Blanco
Vera Cruz
Havana
Willi
Practical Education for Farmers Needs Modern Methods
A quoted note argues that schooling should fuse practical farming needs with study. It laments idle youths and impractical curricula and urges hands on training aligned to farmers' realities and surroundings. The speaker, H. K. Smith, advocates a more useful education oriented to rural life.
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H, K, Smith
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