War readiness and American impatience in a national crisis
A reflective piece argues the United States cannot instantly win a war with Spain. It notes delays in mobilization, funding, and equipment, contrasts European preparation with American speed, and cites Dewey’s Asiatic squadron. The author urges patience, realistic expectations, and learning from the current limits while supporting Cuban relief efforts. It also discusses how war strains affect families of naval officers and the social dynamics of military marriage.
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Manilla
Portao Rico
Kuba
Sen
Éricang
Tule
United States
Europe
Army
Navy
Spada
Spain
Ziow
Dewey
Samipgon
Geevera
Havana
Portoe
Midennium
Eventa
Tampa
Cubs
Congress
Fairluree
Mrediley
Imara
Rumors of Crane withdrawal shake Texas race
Special correspondence from Hallas Texas May 20 describes rumors of Mr Crane's withdrawal from the race for governor provoking discussion among politicians. The piece notes Stameey leaving Dallas for Cleburne, Gleason entertaining at Turner hall, and various local events including a natatorium purchase by the Dallas Y M C A, a death, and a fight on Ross avenue with multiple arrests.
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Hallas
Texas
Crane
Httle
Afr
W. T. Stameey
Dal
Uryan Daugherty
J. B. Daugherty
State University A
Austin
Callat i
Roger ‘Robailien
C. 0. Howard
Dallas
Jackson Street
Ale Hag
North
Frank Magee
Fire Department
Armstives
Katy
Sadler Boys
Camp Mabry
Schoola Ag
Cartissé
Tree Thinkers’ Association
Mevay Street
Jonn
Waa
A.W. Ogden
Joseph Iselman
di. Brady
Ars
Henkers
Ross Avenue
Brady
Osden
Tielman
Dow
Eugene Lynne
Wives of Officers Face Partings in War Cloud
In Washington and New York, civilian women and service wives observe the looming war with mixed calm and anxiety. Capt. Siga bee and other officers depart for the front as families bid farewell with restrained emotion, while older service wives offer steadiness to younger ones facing long separations and distant postings. naval marriages often form quickly upon detachments, with couples enduring long separations as ships sail offshore.
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Army
Navy
United States
Maj. O'Dowds
Alder
United States Service
Trish
Thackery
United Stauts
Jan Shadds
Washington
Harne
Marridge
Golden Gate
Japan
San Francisco
China Station
Ind
Baltimore
Geo
United States Army
Gavat
Rayal
Yokonama
Nice
Buenos Ayres
New York Bay
Sigabee
New York
St. Paul
Hia
Batte
Department of the South
Engign
Key West
Yona
Garrigona
Jack
Ashin
How The Range Finder Is Housed On Land
The article explains range finding for coast defense guns using triangulation and instruments like the Lewis range finder. It details how height above sea level and two-range methods determine distance and position, emphasizing precision over eye sight for modern warfare.
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Ain
Unis
United States
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