War Begins as U S Ships Head to Havana
Spain recalls Minister Woodford as the United States declares war and the Atlantic squadron sails from Key West to blockade Havana. A call for 100000 volunteers is expected today while militia mobilizes and officers order dismissal of noncritical personnel. Units reform with seasoned guardsmen as Cos B prepares to ship to Cuba within weeks amid prospects of heavy fighting.
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Spain
Congress
Cuba
Woodford
Banyard
adjutant general
guard
Modern Warship Test and U S Spain Naval Power
The article discusses the potential impact of modern battleships in a U S Spain war, citing the Massachusetts as a key example and detailing powder and projectile costs. It compares displacement and firepower between the United States and Spanish navies, emphasizing the dominance of U S capabilities and the interest global nations would have in such a clash.
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United States
Spain
KuuNness
Massachusetts
Iowa
McCarthy
greyhound
Any and Navy journal
crisiing
Spains
Weyler Polios
Weylerismas
swan
Chipman Company Presents The Pioneer Melodrama
Chipman company will present Mr Chipman's great American Melodrama Tie Pioneer at Opera House Monday night. The play is a rare treat in the dramatic line with prices 10, 20, and 39 cents. At Reed's and next week. Reserve seats at Draper and Loughtius.
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Z. Chipman company
Mr. Chipman
staraed
Opera house
Hreed
Renerve
Draper & Loughtius
Building Plans and Homes Rise in Des Moines Area
The article notes progress on multiple residences and commercial spaces in Des Moines. An architect presents definite plans for a new building near the corner of Wilis Avenue and Sixth Street. J Rosewell nears completion of a large new residence near the Milwaukee track. Mayor Breed extends the opera house block with a brick one story addition for Star Clothing. H and E Ringheim keep their store one block intact. Rev Wright moves from Des Moines to a large residence on North Second Street, nearly finished. Barkhead the barber nears completion of a new shop on North Second Street ready for occupancy.
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Dunlap
avenue
Sixth street
J. Rosewell
Breed
Star Clothing house
H.& E. Ring
Woman Suffrage Conference at Adel in April
The county event to be held in Adel on April 15 and 26 features sessions on membership, jury service, and office holding for women voters. Mrs. Ray Turner, Mrs. McCurdy, and Mrs. A C Hotechiisa lead papers with discussions by Mrs Raic Harper and others. Evening program includes Hale Quartette and an opening exercise.
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Adel
Tragic Brick Works Blast Endangers Sinclair at Home
A blasting accident at a brick works nearly buried Mr. Sinclair when a fuse ignited scattered powder. He escaped with minor injuries after a dramatic moment at his Sinclair residence. The Redfield Clipper notes the event as a near miss in a routine day.
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Sinclair
rebeke
cuz
grand panoramc view
Redfield
No 9 in Washington Two enrollment and attendance noted
No 9 in Washington Two shows enrollment of 35 with an average daily attendance of 83 for the term. March 17 marks the date, with Anch Chapin listed as teacher.
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Washington
daize
Anch Chapin
North Dakota land praise from Perry settlers arrival letter
A Perry correspondent writes of a land voyage to North Dakota describing excellent plowable soil, abundant water, few rocks, and strong satisfaction among nine families arriving by coach. He notes better weather than Iowa, rapid immigration, and plans to send home potatoes and cabbage once gardens mature.
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Gee. Heaton
IL F. Doughman
Perry
North Dakota
Lew Holling
Towa
Carrington
fiai
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Th. Rogers Explains
D. K. Rogers
Roger
En 1TOR ADVERTISER
PAI
Moines
WOMAN SUFFRAGE CONFERENCE
Hale Quartette
SERRION
Preyer
Leura Simecke Miller
Vernet
Bila Garoute Cald
Our
McCammon & Co
iesce
INE
Ida B
Garonutte
Gues
Jo. Simecke
Iris Brocaway
D. E. Luther
Araute
F. Dovsnawsan
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