Admiral Dewey backs naval sheathing in debate on six ships
Admiral Dewey urged naval officials to retain sheathing for new ships after a House Naval Committee hearing. He cited Manila duty and faster speeds on sheathed vessels, noting the McCulloch’s service between Manila and Hong Kong. Critics argued against, but Dewey’s testimony swayed several members toward keeping the provision.
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Hichborn
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Asiatic
McCulloch
Manila
Hong Kong
Startling fast in bakery weights 238 pounds
Nyack New York woman Herman Kolb plans a 40 day fast to shed 20 pounds after weighing 238. She has completed seven days with only water since February 22. Her willpower is tested by the bakery she works in, surrounded by cakes and pies, yet she remains determined to continue.
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Nyack
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Milton Rathbun
Tler
Trolley Run-Over Ends in Resignation of Messenger Boy
A messenger boy in New York City was knocked down and dragged by a cross-town trolley at dusk near Eighth Avenue and Twenty-third Street. He crawled out under the car, joked about the incident while seeking his telegram, and was rescued by the motorman. The event drew a crowd as emergency aid arrived.
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Twenty-third Street
New York City
Hull
Rice cultivation seen as path to self sufficiency in U S
Dr BA Knapp argues in a pamphlet that the United States can fully meet domestic rice demand and even export. He cites 10,000,000 acres along the Gulf coast suited to rice, with irrigation limits at 3,000,000 acres and practical production around 1,500,000 acres. With improved machinery yields could reach about 2.5 billion pounds, making self sufficiency feasible and potentially lowering costs for American growers.
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BA. Knapp
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Agriculture
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Southwest
California
Dakotas
Diamonds Not Rising in Price Says New York Dealers
Wholesale diamond dealers in New York state there has been no overall price increase since the Boer War began. They acknowledge a small rise over a year ago, but say losses fall on wholesalers, not retailers. Prices at the counter remain near war-era levels, and a ceasefire would not alter values. Some blame a Rhodesian syndicate for prewar gains, others cite natural market forces. Kimberley’s relief may soon reveal which view is closer to the truth.
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New York City
Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberley
Look For Hamilton's Grave In California
The Historical Society of Wisconsin searches for the grave of William Stephen Hamilton the son of Alexander Hamilton in Sacramento California He died of cholera in 1860 and is buried in Sacramento city cemetery A bronze medallion bearing his father’s name marks the monument with birth and death dates and copies were obtained for preservation
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California
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Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Sacramento
Aaron Burr
Young Williams
Burr
Quincy
William Stephen Hamilton
Span ish armored cruiser Colon sinks off Santiago
News reaches the navy that the Cristobal Colon has slid into deep water near Santiago after being pushed ashore by the New York. The navy abandoned plans to salvage the vessel. Private efforts to raise it have failed due to strict requirements. A separate Chicago Tribune note suggests a searchlight plan could aid locating policemen.
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Cuba
Navy Department
Cristobal Colon
New York
Cervera
Department
Colon
Secretary of the Navy
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