Spain Withdraws Demands For Lee Recall
Wathington March 7. Five events affect US Spain relations including Cannon's $59,000,000 defense bill and Spain's withdrawal of any recall demand for General Lee. The Montgomer y will relieve the Fern at Havana while the Navy plans procurement of select warships and ammunition. Army regiments gain recruits as naval and diplomatic efforts continue with Madrid.
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Wathington
United States
Spain
Cannon
Lee
Montgomery
Havana
House of the Hill
Hale
Congress
Cuba
Senor du Rowe
Madrid
Senor Guilon
Mr. du Bose
du Bose
National Defense
Treasury
Navy Department
The
Converse
Beld
Hutching
Enlistment Rush Planned for Two Vessels
About 650 men will be required for the two ships with enrollments in Boston New York and Philadelphia under way. Favorable action on the secretary’s request is expected though it is taking time to prepare if trouble arises.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Alamo Arrives With Ammunition as Havana Moves Unfold
The Mal lory line steamer Alamo reached Key West from New York carrying ammunition for the US fleet, most for the cruiser Cincinnati to be ferried by the Montgomery. Navy orders shifted rapidly, with Montgomery redirected to Havana to relieve dispatch duties and Matanzas supplies, while casualties from Maine victims were buried with limited ceremony.
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Alamo
United States
New York
Cincinnati
Montgomery
Maine
Bache
Robert White
Mesa
Admiral Sicard
Nashville
Matangas
Sagua la Grande
Washington
West
Sicard
Havana
Fern
Matanzas
Vera
Associated Press
Is France Helping Spain The Armstrongs And Cruiser Deals
A London cablegram reports rising US Spain tensions and questions whether French money backs Spain. It notes Armstrongs have built cruisers for Spain since 1886 and could sell war hardware if funding appears. French financiers show mixed signals while Armstrongs hold stock ready for sale.
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New York
London
Evening Post
China
Japan
West Africa
The
Nile
United States
Armetrongs
Spain
Armetrongs Board
Armstrongs
Toutt
Paris
Supreme Court Decisions Include Reversals and Refusals
In Philadelphia on March 7 the Supreme Court issued several rulings. Brennihin vs Prudential concerned an appeal from the Superior Court with an application for allowance refused. Royer estate and Wolfs appeal saw petitions for allowance denied. Meas vs John in Lehigh County saw the judgment reversed and a venire facias de novo awarded.
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Supreme Court
Per Curiam
Brennehin
Prudential
Asure Shoe Company
Amperican
Royer Estate
Wolfs Appeal
Superior Court
Tean
Meas
President seeks Senate approval for Hollpand naval post
Washington March 7 The president sent to the Senate the nomination of James B Hollpand of Montgomery County Pa to be naval officer of customs at Philadelphia to succeed J Marshall Wright of Allentown.
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Washington
Senate
James B. Hollpand
Abontgoomery County
Customa
Philadelphia
J. Marshall Wright
Allentown
Superior Court in Hordaburg Hears 28 Cases for Argument
The Superior Court convened in Hordaburg on March 7 and will sit for three weeks. Twenty eight cases remain for argument, with no decisions announced today.
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Hordaburg
General Switzer Dies After U S Army Career
Washington March 7 General Nelson B Switzer United States army retires and died here today He was a Pennsylvania native and West Point graduate in the same era as McPherson and Sheridan
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Washington
Nelson B. Switzer
United States Army
Pennsylvania
West Point
McPherson
Sheridan
Unrest in the Far East and Philippines Bustling
A Hong Kong dispatch reports a French rebellion in the Philippines with fifty three Spanish soldiers killed. Beijing notes Chinese unease over Russian demands and the Chinese loan dispute. London editors warn of an Asia crisis and question England and Japan's responses as Salisbury's health forces him abroad.
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London
Daily Mall
Hong Kong
Philippines
Pekin
Russia
Far East
The
Daily Chronicle
Lord Salisbury
China
England
Japan
Great Britain
Cramp Denounces Ship-Purchase Plot By Syndicate
Charles H Cramp head of the ship building firm accuses an Anglo American syndicate of plotting to push cheap warships on the United States by leveraging English and German builders. He estimates ships valued at about 15000000 with 15 percent commissions and says promoters hope to sway Washington public opinion to authorize naval purchases.
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Mwe
Philadelphia
Charlee H. Cramp
Spain
United States
Mr. Cramp
Cramp
England
New York City
Washington
Spain seeks recall of General Lee from Havana post
Spain asks the United States to recall General Fitzhugh Lee from his role as commander general in Havana as proof of good will. The U S reply and discussions followed a Thursday meeting at the Spanish foreign ministry with Minister Gullon and an interpreter official. Madrid papers yesterday did not reference the matter.
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Spain
United States
Fitzhugh Lee
Havana
Stewart L. Woodford
Genor Guillon
Ministry
Forein
Senor Gullon
Lee
Neral Woolford
Washington
Senor Cullen
Baturlas
Fair Warmer Weather and Global Tensions in Brief
The morning brief notes warmer conditions with southerly winds and discusses Spain withdrawing demands for a consul general, Lees recall, and a new insurrection in the Philippines. Congress offers aid while local cadets prepare for Klondike events and theater outings are listed alongside reminders about reminiscences and libel suit coverage.
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Lees
Philippines
Congress
Klondike
Iichmond
Presa
Board of Control
Tnerrance
Martin “Age
Honors for Editor Hart in Pittston Postmaster Nomination
Representative Williams will recommend Theodore Hart for the Pittston postmaster position. Hart is expected to arrive in Washington tomorrow for the appointment consideration and potential confirmation.
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Beranton Tribune
Washington, D. C
Williams
Theodore Hart
Pittston
Hart
Powder Over the D L and W
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad shipped 50 000 tons of gunpowder and ammunition from the government stores at Dover North Carolina last week. A train load departed each night and at Hoboken rendezvoused on lighters for coast fortifications. Employees report orders to hold a special train near the Dover stores in readiness for emergencies.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Dover
N. C
Hoboken
Pennsylvania's Part In Rapid Torpedo Boat Build
Washington reports naval committees study a plan to build 100 harbor defense torpedo boats in sixty days if war with Spain occurs. Pennsylvania mills would supply plates from Carnegie and Bethlehem works while other firms produce keels and frames. Factories inland would assemble boats for shipping to coastal ports. Local rails and proximity to coast bolster Pennsylvania's role.
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Congress
Spain
Iron and Steel Mills
Pennsylvania
Bethlehem
Superior Court Delays Decisions in Harrisburg Session
The Harrisburg Superior Court opened with twenty eight cases for argument. No decisions were issued this week and none are expected. Judge Rice did not move Rev. Dr. Silas C. Bwallow’s libel appeal out of order. Argument was heard on Morrellville's annexation to Johnstown.
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Rice
Silas C. Bwallow
Dauphin County
Morrellville
Johnstown
Rescue at sea as Delaware saves Catalonia passengers
The Delaware picked up the Cunard liner Catalonia 400 miles from Halifax on Friday after Catalonia suffered crankshaft, valve gear, and cylinder damage. Catalonia bound Liverpool to Boston with 11 steerage and intermediate passengers and cargo. Catalonia to repair at Halifax. La Champagne began discharging cargo today.
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N.S
Delaware
Cunard
Catalonia
Liverpool
Hoston
la Champagne
Portage Iron to Build Nail Plant at Duncansville
Portage Iron company of Duncansville is advancing construction on a new nail plant covering about two acres. The iron and wood building aims to open by May 1 and has ordered six mammoth steel tubular boilers from Madden Boiler company. The mill will produce all sizes and grades of wire nails and employ about 800 workers, the first of its kind in this part of Pennsylvania.
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Europe
Navy Department
Navy
Long
A. F P. Lane
Lane
United Stats
Fairy Department
Hollidaysburg
Portage Iron Company
Duncansville
Madden Boiler Company
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Pensions Issued in Washington March 7
The Washington dispatch reports Pennsyl vania pensions issued to original widows and related claimants. Ellen Fogarty and Nanti coke are listed among recipients.
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Pennuayivania Pensions
Washington
Pennsylvania
Ellen Fogarty
Nanticoke
Weather Outlook: Warmer Temps and Winds Across Regions
In New York and the Middle States the forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures today. Southwesterly to southeasterly winds ease as haze forms near the comet. Wednesday promises fair conditions with gradual rain chances and a south wind.
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New York
Middle States
New England
Patriotism in the House Drives War Readiness Vote
The Hawley bill for two additional artillery regiments passed under suspension amid strong patriotism. Bailey pressed for more time. Cox Jones and Todd opposed permanent increases to the standing army. debate noted Spain tensions and coast defense needs.
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Senate
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House
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Bailey
Balley
Cox
Tennessee
Jones
Virginia
Hult
Williams
Mississippi
Spain
Dem
Tenn
Dem. Va
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Cavalry
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Belknap
McClellan
N. Yo
Hay
Shafroth
Colo
Messrs. Cox
Dem. Tenn
Todd
Pusiunias, Mich
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