No Warships Purchased Amid War Preparations
The United States government has not bought additional ships while navy officials pursue careful appraisals of offers. Officials coordinate with Berlin and Vienna naval attaches and plan to arm merchant vessels as auxiliary cruisers, with crews and officers to be integrated from regular forces.
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Washington
United States
Navy
Navy Department
Long
Niblack
Berlin
Peterabure
Vienna
St. Paul
St. Louisa
Philadelphia
Mare Island
Yorktown
Norfolk
Newark
League Island
Delaware River
Dupont
Mobile
Key West
United States Naval Service
St. Louis
Paris
New York
Caracas
Pacific Coast
Montgom ery Captain Converse Exchanges Courtesies in Havana
Captain Converse of the United States cruiser Montgomery, with Consul General Lee, called on Captain General Blanco and were received cordially. A U S official letter to Consul General Congosto promises no delay in relief supplies passing the Havana customs house. Jewelry discoveries stalled consignments and some provisions were distributed.
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Converse
United States
Montgomery
Lee
Blanco
Congosto
Cuba
Custom House
Lewis Kopsch
The
Christan Herald of
New York
War boats Miantonomoh Katahdin placed in commission
The Miantonomoh and Katahdin were formally placed in commission at League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia at 1 PM. Commanders Mortimer L. Johnson and George F. Wilde read the orders as flags were raised. Sailors from Boston and New York arrived to man the ships as railroad and shipyard workers rush preparations for sea.
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Monitor
League Island Navy Yard
Columbia
Philadelphia
L O'Elock
Mortimer L. Johnson
Boston
New York
Navy
Navy Yard
Minneapolis
Key West
Powder will be plenty says Nixon on smokeless powder output
New York March 10 Lewis Nixon disputes reports that U S powder mills can make only about a half ton daily He cites a new smokeless powder and high explosive factory that can produce one ton per day and reach five times that in ten days It is built for national defense and uses Krupp machines to refine powder and explosives. Wilmington March 16 inquiry at Dupont Powder Works finds small government powder production about 4000 pounds daily with capacity to reach 12000 pounds per day in an emergency.
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Navy Department
Havana
Admiral Sicard
Key West
Capitol
Day
Woodford
Congress
Hawley
Washington
South
Webster
New Orleana
Gulf Coast
Gulf
Roosevelt
Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
O'Neill
Bureau of Ordnance
Hichborn
Bureau of Construction
Bradford
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Griscom
International Navigation Company
St. Louie
St. Paul
Paris
New York
Lewis Nixon
Nixon
Krupp
Germany
Wilmington
M.1
Dupont Powder Works
United States
Fern at Key West Returns From Havana With Wreck Silverware
The United States dispatch boat Fern arrived in Key West carrying the Maine's silverware and sixty rifles recovered from the wreck. Stenographers on the court of inquiry have left, with a temporary clerk in place, signaling near completion of work. The Fern carried provisions for starving Cubans and is to sail for Matanzas tomorrow. The Marblehead moves from the Tortugas to Tampa for more ammunition. The British cruiser Cordelia coaled today.
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Admiral Sicard
Key West
Fern
Havana
Marblehead
Tortugas
Matanzas
Sagua la Grande
Mercy
Corbin
Army
New York
War Department
Senor Polo
Washington Barracks
Fort Slocum
Fort Wadsworth
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Dolphin
Chicara
Atlanta
Stiletto
Colt
Hartford
League Island Navy Yard
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Minneapolis
Columbia
Philadelphia
Fla
United States
Maine
Bissell
Court of Inquiry
Tampa
Cordelia
Recruits Pour In For New Artillery Regiments
New York March 10 The army recruiting office was crowded as men sought to enlist in the new artillery regiments authorized by Congress. By noon forty four applicants had passed the preliminary examinations.
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New York
United States Army
Congress
Bryan Praises 50 Million National Defense Appropriation
In Atlanta Hon. W. J. Bryan salutes the House for approving a 50 million dollar defense fund. He urged unity across party lines to support the administration, saying a larger sum might better show resolve. He warned scandal and fear should not delay readiness for national defense. He also commended Consul General Lee for duty, courage, and discretion.
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Atlanta
W. J. Bryan
Macon
House
Congress
Mr. Bryan
Lee
Quiet Day in Congress in Open Session
Washington reports a quiet senate session lasting about an hour with routine business. The house debate on the Indian appropriation bill ended in a 99 to 186 concurrence with the senate amendment for free entry of ceded Indian lands.
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Washington
Senate
House
Messrs
Dingrey
Grosvenor
Dalaell
Payne
Conserves
DIL
Marines Enlisted for 472 Men in Dual Battalions
Washington March 10 Colonel Heywood commandant of the marine corps received an order from Secretary Long directing him to enlist 472 men to form two battalions and prepare them for movement. The order also authorized tents and extra equipment for field readiness. Heywood telegraphed navy yards to recruit eligible applicants at once.
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Washington
Heywood
Marine Corps
Long
McKisson to contest Hanna's election in Columbus race
Mayor Robert E. McKisson announced he would contest Senator Hanna's seat when Hanna attempts to take the long term term. McKisson was the opposition candidate for senator at Columbus in January.
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Cleveland
Robert E. McKisson
Hanna
MccKisson
Columbus
Peace society urges prayers for national deliverance from war
In view of strained US Spain relations and possible rupture, the American Peace Society through General Secretary Dr Trueblood has appealed to the Associated Press to request prayers in all churches nationwide on the next Sabbath that God of peace may deliver the nation from the calamities of war and its disastrous consequences.
Tramp shoots farmer in Lisard village barn
In Towanda Pennsylvania on March 1 Joseph Weaver of Lisard village ten miles away was shot and killed by an unknown tramp after ordering him from a barn. The tramp fired twice severing Weaver’s heart. The assailant fled and farmers conduct a search for the killer.
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Towanda
Joseph Weaver
Weaver
Naval Appropriation Bill Near Completion in House
Washington March 10 The naval appropriation bill is practically completed by the house committee on naval affairs. The panel may report the measure to the house by tonight or tomorrow. Chairman Boutelle indicated the main questions left involve increases in the navy dry docks and armor plate.
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Washington
Home Committee On Naval Affairs
Boutelle
House
Batny
Triple Alliance Pending Between Great Britain United States and Japan
London dispatch reports a high authority claim of a pending triple alliance among Great Britain the United States and Japan. In the House of Commons Hon Hubert Valentine Duncombe postponed a question on recognizing shared English speaking interests noting unity of Britain and US in future threats. Curzon said no Cuban question communications occurred between Pauncefote and Washington.
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London
New York
The
Daily Telegraph
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Hubert Valentine Duncombe
House of Commons
Curzon
Foreign Office
Ronald Munroe Ferguson
Pauncefote
No Ultimatum to China Reported by Curzon
London reports in the House of Commons show George N. Curzon stating Russia did not send an ultimatum to China over Port Arthur and Talienwan. He says St. Petersburg confirms Russia negotiating for lease rights and a Trans-Manchurian railroad to Port Arthur, without demanding sovereign rights or troops.
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London
House of Commons
George N. Curzon
Foreign Office
Russia
China
Port Arthur
Talienwan
Curzon
St. Petersburg
Ta-Lien-Wan
Germany
Kiawo-Chou
Petrna
Whang- Chung-Tze
Mukden
Painters threaten lockout over two year wage scale
On March 10 Chicago the Master Painters association warned of a general lockout in April if wage talks with the Painters and Decorators union fail. The union demands 35 cents an hour until March 1 and 3714 cents the following year, while employers seek 45 cents for the two years.
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Chicago
Master Painters’ Association
Painters’ and Decorators’ Union
Master Painters
Sherman House
Painters and Decorators
Attack at Empire leaves Rosa Miller and child wounded
In Empire near Toronto Ohio last night Rose Miller and her 10 year old daughter Winnie Addington were shot through a window. Suspect David McCoy, aged 28, is charged as the shooter after being jilted by Rose Miller and threatening her life. Police hunt McCoy.
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Toronto
Ohio
Empire
Here
Rose Miller
Winnie Addington
Burglary Attempt Ends With Fatal Shot Near Wilmington
George Tillman, a black burglar from Maryland, was shot by Alfred Betts, a 70 year old toll gate keeper on the Philadelphia turnpike, five miles above Wilmington. Tillman tried to force entry into the toll house and was wounded in the stomach.
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Wilmington
Del
George Tillman
Maryland
Alfred Betts
Philadelphia
Tillman
Betts
Verdict Awards Pacific Steam Whaling $50900 in Alaska Fight
A San Francisco jury in the superior court ruled for the Pacific Steam Whaling Company and against the Alaska Packers' Association. Damages total $50,900 for being driven from profitable salmon fisheries near the Karluk River in Alaska by a Packers' Association employer.
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San Francisco
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
Alaska Packers’ Association
Karluk River
Alaska
Packers’ Association
Far East agitation grows with Japan Russia tension
The Morning News reports Japan warning Russia to keep Port Arthur and retain Wei Hai Wei. It notes hurried warship construction abroad and denies selling Philadelphia and San Francisco cruisers. Hong Kong and Singapore dispatches mention Philippine rebels near Manila and ships heading to Manila. The Times Yokohama desk says Japan remains calm and not expecting war.
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London
Morning News
Japan
Russia
Port Arthur
Wei- Hai-Wei
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Yokohama
The
Times
Hong Kong
Daily Mail
Bolinas
Manila
Edgar
Singapore
Hia
Russia's Invasion of China Reported in Hongkong
A cablegram from Hongkong notes Russian warships Sissol Veliky and Navarin docking there. Chinese refugees flee Heilung Chang as Russian troops cross from Russian territory into China. Russians appear split into three corps of about 12 000 to 15 000 each, with an estimated 7000 Hung-Hu bandits among them. Russian-occupied areas hold fewer than 6000 Chinese troops.
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London
Hongkong
Sissol Veliky
Navarin
Black Sea
Helsunge Chang Province
China
Heilung Chang Province
Hung-Hu
Carpenter Steel acquires Diamond Steel plant lease
Reading Pennsylvania reports that Carpenter Steel works have leased the large Diamond Steel plant this afternoon. The two facilities will operate round the clock on projectiles as soon as the required machinery is secured, with a large additional workforce to be hired.
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Reading
Carpenter Steel Works
Diamond Steel Company
General-War Preparations and Local News Recap
Morning bulletin covers ongoing war readiness and triple alliance prospects. Miantonomah and Kathadin poised for service. Philadelphia council bribery charges. Insurance Commissioner Lambert reports annual findings. Lattimer trial verdict reactions and commentary. New York City a century ago perspective. Local business notes and street repair urges. County and transit actions delayed amid regional updates.
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Miantonomah
Kathadin
Philadelphia
Lambert
Loesl
New York City
Bpair
Weyandt
Board of Trade
Woman Choked to Death in West 30th Street Tenement
Kate A Pullison, 24, a white woman, was killed by Lou Pullison a Negro she lived with as wife in a West 30th street tenement. He fled after pleas for doctors as jealousy sparked frequent quarrels. Mrs. Pulhoon was found unconscious with blood from mouth and ears and strangler’s marks. she died before aid arrived.
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New York
Kate A. Pullison
Lou Pullison
West 30Th Street
Pullison
Leo
Widow Marries Law Graduate After Rich Husband's Will
Mrs Heslen A Clark widow of Gabriel D Clark private ceremony at Emmanuel church Baltimore MD to J Charles Linthium a recent law graduate Bride given away by Dr John L Perry of Saratoga NY The marriage is said to renounce the life estate provided by Clark's will covering property valued at about 1 010 000 dollars.
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Baltimore
Heslen A. Clark
Gabriel D. Clark
Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church
J. Charles Linthi
John L. Perry
Saratoga
N. Y
Coal for Key West contract closed for 20000 tons
Cleveland, March 10. Kirk Woods & Co. announced a government contract for 20000 tons of coal to Key West. Special railroad arrangements will send mined coal directly to Key West with no other cargo to avoid intermediate stops and delays.
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Cleveland, O
Kirk Woods & Co
Key West
Esterhazy Abandons Dreyfus Defamation Prosecution
Paris reports Comte Ferdinand Esterhazy, advised by counsel, has dropped his libel suit against M. Mathieu Dreyfus, brother of the imprisoned officer of Devil's Island, who had accused him of writing the bordereau.
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Paris
Comte Ferdinand
Esterhazy
M. Mathieu Dreyfus
Cincinnati firm to rush large projectile machine orders
The Cincinnati based Davis and Eagan company, in cooperation with a local projectile machine maker, is speeding production for several large projectile machines. Washington has issued orders for immediate deliveries to eastern arsenals as part of a government contract.
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Cinebnati, O
Eastern Projectilon Machines
Cincinnati
Davis & Eagan Company
Thin City
Cinematic
Washington
Surgeon Dr George Nelder Receives War Department Notice
Springfield March 1 Dr George Nelder surgeon for the Second Brigade Nilinia National Guard received notice from the war department via the adjutant general's office to have all appliances of his department ready.
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Springfield
George Nelder
Nilinnia National Guard
War Department
Adjutant General's Office
Weather outlook across New England and middle states
The Herald reports on March JL that today the middle states and New England will have partly cloudy weather with hazy conditions. Light to fresh southeasterly winds affect the coast as fall arrives in New England with light rain in the region. Saturday brings further cloudy skies with rain and falling temperatures, with fog and high winds along the coasts.
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the Herald
New York
Middle States
New England
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