Increase of the Navy Reports Massive Ship Upgrades and Costs
A March report from the House Committee on Naval Affairs outlined major navy growth. It details armor, armament, machinery, and equipment expenses for vessels, including four ton battleships and torpedo boats, with total program costs rising by about 45,000 tons displacement and billions in budgeted funds through the next ten years, alongside crew and supply provisions. The document notes increased appropriations to build and arm naval forces, and outlines financing for new ships, guns, and submarines under the administration of the Navy Department.
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Washington
D. C
House
Boutelle
Maine
Etna
Phate
Navaine
Ty Navy
Jn Gann Basion
Uhre
Priesie Moyer
Esther
Imibbel Foys
Sea of
Uae
Tenlar Sea
Pakgate
Newport
Gan
Caida Ve Ory
Fragmentary Political Notes From an Erratic historical Page
A garbled OCR passage discusses party loyalties and future coalitions with references to the Cooperations and Democrats. Mentions June timing and a “Pepa POY” coverter and top Meetdont, but many words are indecipherable. Reads as an unfinished political squib.
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Ascoriitend
Somator
West
Poupelts
Local officials discuss erection of a Blake plant in Birmingham
In Feateered New York today the town officers Mr. Woodward and Mr. Swann head a committee to oversee the erection of a Bloel plant at Birmingham. Prices and street actions are noted as part of the day’s agenda.
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Feateered
New York
Pontes Cyml Crom and
Hall Road
Dames Ch. Woodward
Chares Swann
Birningham
Arms and uniforms seized as Cuban cargo unloadings halt voyage
In Jacksonville Florida on March 2 hours the Three Friends failed to sail as planned with arms and ammunition for Cuba. Thousands of cartridges carbines and knapsacks lay at the Alabama Coal Company warehouse while Cuban looters and a Spanish consul observed the halted unloading. A diverging plan change kept the steamer from departing and left the arsenal at the foot of Hogan Street under guard.
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Jacksonville
Pla
Alabama Coal Tans Pou
Hogan Street
Alabama Coal Company
Fhr
Pritet
Cherkes
J. Pritet Suport
A. Bian
Savanah
Wenry Wripet
Wouau
Tuba
United State
Ds Dome
Collins & Co
Mest
Amship
Sudden Death Of Gen Casey In Washington
General Casey, veteran of the army corps, died in Washington after suffering a relapse following a stroke. He collapsed at the library building during a construction project and died about an hour later, with authorities attributing the death to paralysis. The interment will be at a later date with family notification.
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Waeshineston
Thomas Lincolne Y
Iichier
Mehnecrs
Casey
Enradtoert
Washington
Washington Nathine
Mertesh Masertine
Wash
Chonasotta
Wenthoelhs Wa
Newburich
Westmoreland County
Cowper
Tina
Labor Strike Call in Indianapolis Amid AFL Push
A fragmented report from Indianapolis on March 28 outlines AFL leaders proposing a major strike among workers. The memo urges a unified campaign with carpenters and other unions to press demands, amid a pending recommendation to stage work stoppages if talks fail.
Fracned note hints at evacuation plan amid oreid crisis
A terse morning note from Paris on March second mentions a refusal by Froance WI to fehon Paiind and references a reserve tune for paw we ex pienees. The text implies evacuation of asp unless prece dhedgest are provided, highlighting ongoing industrial and military concerns.
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Paris
Fianer
Fehon Paiind
The
Rey
State Convention to Elect Delegates Scheduled at St. Joseph
The notice announces the state convention for selecting delegates, set to be held at St. Joseph from May 27 to May 13, led by Lewis, Mo, with detailed arrangements for march content and venue changes.
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Oernite
Lewis
Hein
Comerter
Welegares
Sarge
St. Joseph
Elephant rampage ends as Gypsy tears through Chicago alley
A large elephant named Gypsy caused chaos Friday night in a Chicago alley near Roby and Jaielson streets. The animal toppled a wooden fence, charged a gate, and trampled part of a building while neighbors, Harris, Scott, and trainer Ortan attempted to guide it away. After feasting on bread and cakes, the elephant calmed, but the crowd remained tense as authorities and the trainer worked to secure her before dawn.
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Chicago
Parris
Harris
Sis
Roby
Jaielson Street
Hing
Ciyprey
Scott
Seale
Ap Harris
Orton
Everest
Frank
Insurgent Attack in Santa Chord Ends in Rebel Defeat
In Santa Chord the insurgents fail to hold the city as government forces from the San Quintin battalion push back the attackers. Heavy fighting leaves many dead or wounded, with extensive destruction and displacement reported in nearby districts.
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Havana
Marc
Furing
Santa Chord
Leonela
San Quintin
Optie Siareta Aia
Martatiwag
Rederiga
Vato Va
Yabueite
Santa Chir
Bibert Bappleve
Cuba
of New York Mail
Xpress
United Tira
Hermieda's Payeedtithom Sofody contingency report
March 25 report notes Hermieda and party aboard a Bermuda steamer near New York, disembarking on shore and moving to a command post. General Caureia led the expedition and is now believed aligned with insurgent forces in the Spalel pospels theater.
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Thaveia
Pasiriedig Exe Poiti
New York
Bermuda
Cab
le C'ulynies
Vielen
Spalel Pospels
Ceoner
Naval Board Hears Extensions and Ship Upgrades Proposals
The Naval Board met in Washington to consider extending completion times for battleships Tramp Company requests, and recommend extensions to the Secretary. Plans for Massachusetts and Oregon transfers divide compartments, while Chicago reconstruction proposes thicker bow protection and revised armament. The board approves four 5 inch rapid fire guns and speed increases, with two years expected to complete the Chien Ee conversion, funded by the appropriation reported yesterday.
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Naval Board
Washington
Maren
Seery Verbert
Tramp Company
Philadelphia
Battleship Laws
Lieapmorek Erutzer Brooklyn
Uiraups
Navy Department
Secr
Massachusets
Oregon
Chicago
Amel
Board of Comellection Car
Venezuelan Lue Book Withdrawn and New Version Issued
A London report notes the withdrawal of a controversial Venezuelan text and the issuance of a revised version. The exchange centers on passages about Spanish dominions in America and claims of extended Dutch settlements near the Amazon and Orinoco rivers.
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London
Maren
Errath
Venezuelas
Spain
America
Tiyany
Amazon
Orinaca
Lyape
Venturion
Taturion
Stainish
Oon
Cuyanui
Vurrua
Padet
Patie
Lorether
Ppg
Armenian relief efforts and typhoid outbreak report
The dispatch describes Armenian relief work in Constantinople and surrounding areas, noting typhoid fever rage and the planned dispatch of physicians and druggists. It mentions Red Cross agents, Miss Clign Sarton, and Mason aiding the distribution of pellets to Armenian survivors from Amatoile, amid surgical operations and relief missions.
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Avia Minor
Oh Purkich
Ly Mivsara Vieyton
Mas Mason
Mason
Ted Cross Society
Clign Sarton
Tay Seeckety
Amatoile
Court of Appeals Hearing In Slippery Legal Dispute At Ennis
The Richmond Court of Appeals heard a case titled Merrow Mines Company v. Sulphur Mines, fully argued by Thomas Connteall for the plaintiff and by Wyndhat Meredith for the defendant. The bench and attorneys continued proceedings until tomorrow amid references to the “Newest Discovery” extant teeth remedy and related matters in Ennis rooms at 162 Afaiy.
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Richmond, Vis
Maren Potter Ee Petes
Supreme Court of Appeals
Pra de Leely
Merrow
Lemsaeit Sulphur Mines Company
Aipeinet Yhompeon
Thomas Connteall
Mrad Srbodt
Mermond Railway
Rlette Gon Hingva, Powes
Wyndhat M Meredith
Platmtit
Érrer
Mo. Diweod
Tereror
Ennis
Lovers Deadly Aim Ends in Tragedy at Walnat Ark
A deadly incident occurred at Walnat Ark last Saturday when a man killed his lover and fled by boat before hiding. Investigations show the motive tied to a strained relationship and family tensions. authorities report no further violence expected as they pursue the suspect.
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Ark
Joseph the Sein
Lin Som
Walnat Tiake
Dalton Conference Met at Green's Memorial Church Roanoke Va
In Roanoke Virginia on March 24 the Dalton conference of the Methodist Church met at Green's Memorial Church with strong attendance. Bishop Hargrove presided and sermons addressed church extension, missions, and Sunday schools. Reports noted Florida worship centers including Key West and Cuba, with efforts to fund church buildings and missionary work.
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Roanoke
Green's Memorial Church
Hargrove
J P
Harber
Rue Oe Morton
Sloot
Morten
Florida
Key West
Mae Herne
Alemly
Bheoburk
Tayape
Duichurch
Mt Guba
Opr
Margrove
Morfen
Cebahern
Havi
Tnsth
Wileh
Rey Thors
Tishop Therm
Wargrave
Baumberh
Are Molly
Pheepahie Convention Nominates Delegates for McKinley
The eleventh professional district of Georgia held a convention to select Waseross with thirty Kite present. Delegates were chosen amid rival faction tension. Editor Tom Portune of New York attended and spoke in favor of McKinley.
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Sava
Georgia
Nation
Uinansmeishy
Ba Yeter
McKinley
Faethens
Esmings
Clewse
Biditor
Tom Portune
New York
Alon
Forces begin march to liberate Abyssinian Italian garrison
Adviers from Moscow report General Taldisera, commander of Italian forces in Abyssinia, has started from Asmara with a strong force. The expedition’s aim, if possible, is to reach and liberate the Italian garrison at Adi Gral.
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Adviers
Moessowoh
Taldisera
Tn-Ehlem
Abyssinia
Asmara
Adigral
Ambitious debate on treaty details stirs Congress chaos
In a sprawling 19th century style discussion, diplomats and lawmakers argue over a preferred wording of a celebrated treaty. Key figures, including Olney and Justice Vanes, are cited as the debate centers on restoring original language and upholding executive changes. The session reflects partisan tensions and calls for procedural control as the nation weighs its next steps.
McKinley Wing Clashes Over Color Line at Republican Convention
The Texas Republican convention confronts a color line division as Conew and the Credentials Committee clash over seating and allegiance. McKinley supporters push for Allison as delegates back the Lily Whites faction to gain control, threatening a split with the black and tan element. The convention debates whether to sever ties with black members and form a separate body as White Republicans rally to the McKinley faction.
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Austin
Tex. Mareh
Conew
Yiston
Coney
McKinley
Hite
Loth McKinley
Allen Wadera
Allison
Uh Ch Grant
State Executive Committee
McKintey
Delegale
Troy Wit
Veiled Turkish Diplomacy and Interventions Spur Foreign Appeals
The Council Ministers debated in Constantinople about Turkey's stance on the Egyptian situation and the port’s actions. France and Russia urged intervention to stabilize the region, with Britain asked to convey Porte ideas to Lord Salisbury. Separately in Cal, a poisoning incident from misidentified mushrooms killed five travelers, while Atlanta reported Governor Atkinson granting a thirty day respite to Alea Carr.
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Ceonsiantinople
Mare
Turkey
Menkior Thioha
Wien
France
Britain
Satis- Dury
Senate Adjourns After Debate on Appropriations and Reforms
Washington March 25 The Senate debated a Platt resolution to fix the final adjournment date for May 2 with anticipated rapid passage of annual appropriation bills while considering a salary system for United States district attorneys and a constitutional amendment proposal banning public funds to sectarian or religious institutions The House proceedings featured corrections to yesterday's reports and continued naval appropriation discussions including a $60000 line for Brooklyn dry docks as the wave observatory issue remained unresolved and adjournment followed later in the day
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Afr
Platt
Bbinek
Aps
Hay Wis
United States
Alwishall
Alen
George
Gallinger
Rep
New Haven
To-Norring
Nutise
Abe
Boutelle
Mr. Wheeler
Aalabama
Crank
Wheeler
India
Mrr. Bartlett
Den
New York
Pan Btem
Washington
Mr. Sulser
Gibson
Kop
Tennessee
Brooklyn Dry-Docks
Navy Department
MN Cannon
Mlinois
Cannon
Mesers
Cures for Peace Foresee Broad Anglo Italian Bond
The report notes peace overtures aiming at Kassila evacuation and a public defense community with Great Britain. Signor Sorments and Baron Blane align the move, framing a maritime Italy Britain bond and opposing Sudan conquest while urging a stabilized alliance.
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Kassila
Maron Lane
Britain
Maly
Italy
Great Britain
Dresbunds
Sorments
Baron Blane
Soudan
No Further Particulars of the Crime Near Richmond
Richmond March 21 no further particulars have been received about the attempted assault involving a boat party and a young girl. The report notes the crime and mentions Washington as a person of interest but provides no new details.
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Richmond
Washington
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