Navy readiness questioned after Spain war contrasts
The article argues the United States Navy was poorly prepared for the Spanish American War and remains not fully ready today. It cites mobilization delays at Tampa, lack of coal and provisioning, and flawed transport planning, alongside high costs from buying or chartering ships. It discusses the push for a U S shipping board and naval auxiliary to bolster wartime and peacetime needs with merchant fleets.
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United States Navy
Spain
Pagren
Waval Ito
Ted Tates
Jotinel Roosevelt
Gs van Opera
United States
McKinley
Meary Cadge Lodge
Tampa
Ra Ik
Tno
Mires
Lodge
Key Weat
Cuba
Washington
Congress
United States Shipping Board
International Navigation Company
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
McAdoo
Torney
Seven Kentuckians Halt Morgan's Raiders in Bold Charge
A vivid Civil War vignette recalls seven Kentucky Home Guards riding to block Morgan's Southern cavalry. They charged an advancing troop, wounded two, saved a wounded Confederate, and guided horses to safety. The incident ends with Morgan recognizing the small squad's courage and the seven earning lasting fame.
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Morgan
Champ Clarts
Mackwille
Kentucky
Chirk
Cand
Syar
Sim
Clark
Rex
Home Guard
Nang
Morgan Praca
Young Clark
Bouthberg
Ling
Jseven
Mien
Sheebarge
Jeaat
Electric cars offer cheap energy and simple charging
Electricity is cheaper than gasoline and price never fluctuates. No chauffeur needed and anyone can operate safely. To charge an electric car you simply push the plug into the car and flip the switch. When batteries are charged a rectifier shuts off automatically and charging costs are reasonable.
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Ford
Detroit
Ford Sales Co
Houston Street
Central European Customs Union Talks Spark Trade War Prep
BERGALN April 15. Preparations for a commercial alliance among Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey aim to align trade and customs while retaining existing laws. The plan envisions a long era of economic cooperation and a large shift away from French English and American goods in central and southeastern Europe.
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Bergaln
Germany
Austria-Hungaria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Sweden
Denmark
Greece
Roumania
Perhane
Switzerland
Gerouiny
Tree
ARS
Planneil
Economle
Ain
Ness
Europe
Cootbery Sian
Hallan
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London
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Australia
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