New Military Department Formed for the South
Washington reports a new department of the south is created with headquarters at Atlanta. General Graham moves from Texas to command, with Georgia Florida South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Texas under him, while Merritt gains two artillery regiments and forces are moved to fortify the Atlantic coast.
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War and Navy Departments
House Naval Committee
Naval
Secretary of War
Department of Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Department of the South
eGeneral Graham
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Department of the East
Merritt
New York
Atlanta
Neapella
Marine Corps
Gaegaut Fha
Atlantic
Boston
Galveston
Gulf
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Fort McHenry
Fourth Artillery
Baltimore
Fort Delaware
Fort Mott
N. J
Philadelphia
Trenton
Camden
Army
House Naval Bill Adds Marines to Reach 4075
The House Naval Committee voted to add 74 marines to the naval bill, per secretary of the navy’s request, raising the total Marine Corps strength to 4,075. Commandant Maynard had urged authorization to enlist up to the 5,000 legal limit, but the suggestion was not pressed by Secretary Lone. The discussion mentions the Columbia. Min-
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Secretary of the Navy
Maynard
Marine Corps
Lone
Columbia
Havana Quiet as Naval Inquiry, Red Cross Relief Grows
Havana reports tranquil weather and calm skies as the U S naval court of Inquiry into the Maine loss pursues its course. Red Cross relief efforts expand daily while Clara Barton meets the customs official to ensure relief ships enter Cuba. The American yacht Anita faces a 500 dollar fine for payroll issues, and a congressional party visits Matanzas and Regla with official receptions aboard the Montgomery.
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Havana
Sampson
United States Naval Court of Inquiry
Maine
Red Cross Society
Clara Barton
Mise Tarton
Red Cross
Spain
Cuba
Anita
Gallinger
Thurston
Money
Cummings
William Alden Smith
Lee
Bianco
Il Sierra Maestra
Reconcentrados
Regla
Matanzas
Converse
Montgomery
Parrado
Maine Disaster Rumor Quashed by Secretary Long
Washington reports a circulating rumor that the Maine disaster inquiry would show external interference. Secretary Long called the claim false in every detail, stating no word has been received by the president or anyone else about the board of inquiry’s findings.
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Washington
Maine
Secretary Long
Board of Inquiry
Dinner to Albert Honor Visit at White House
Washington March 11 Prince Albert of Belgium was hosted by President McKinley at the executive mansion. The dinner for the heir presumptive to the Belgian throne began at oclock in the main corridor due to space in the state dining room. Marine band music accompanied the reception in the east room followed by a musicale after the meal.
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Washington
Prince Albert
Belgium
Capitol
Marine Band
McKinley
Hobart
Torpedo Boats Talbot and Gwyn Reach Newport
Talbot and Gwyn left Bristol at 1 o clock for Newport. They have reportedly been accepted by the government and will enter commission without delay.
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Oibot
Gwen
Bristol
R. L
Talbot
Gwyn
Newport
Plans for Cuban autonomy under Canadian rights proposal
Washington March 11. Cabinet discusses naval build up for Brazil and a proposed settlement for Cuba granting Canada like rights with Spain reserving only imperial powers. The plan envisions autonomy for Cuba with self government, tax and revenue control, and a staged path toward independence or closer union, while maintaining peace and U.S. commercial interests.
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Washington
Eny
Tt Hse
United States
Spain
Cuba
Canada
England
Tuba
New York
Pligot
Thisland
Uobn
Dispute Over Indemnity After Disaster Mentioned
The text discusses whether the United States should assume responsibility or be involved in arbitration over a disaster linked to Spain and its officials. It emphasizes separate treatment of the Maine disaster as a distinct incident and questions liability and indemnity.
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Spain
Cuba
United States
United Biites
Maine
Court of Inquiry Silent in Washington March 11
Secretary Long reports no word from the court of inquiry and no communication from Judge Advocate Marix. He mandates written approvals for emergency expenditures of 60,000,000, with every requisition recorded and justified to the president and secretary.
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Washington
Court of Inquiry
Long
Marix
Congress
Navy
Marine Corps
Navy Department
Retired Officers Ready for Duty Amid Spain United States Tensions
Washington reports that many naval officers on the retired list offer to serve if war with Spain erupts. Statutes limit active duty to wartime, yet the president with Senate consent may detail retired officers to lead squadrons or ships. Rear Admiral John G. Walker, now 62, is cited as among capable retirees.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Secretary of the Navy
Senate
John G. Walker
Nicaragua Canal
Heraldo Attacks Spanish Ministry Over U S Defense Bill
The Heraldo denounces Madrid's government warnings and vows of peace after the United States approves a fifty million dollar defense bill. It condemns public promises of autonomy for Cuba and criticizes General Lee remaining in Havana as the nation faces swift, sweeping military funds and decisions.
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Madrid
The
Heraldo
United States
Defense Hi
Congress
McKinley
Lee
Havana
Cuba
Pando
Rutgers College receives $20 gift from Helen Gould
President Boott announced at New Brunswick that Helen Gould has donated twenty dollars to Rutgers College. The gift was reported as part of the college’s fundraising efforts.
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Gould New
Teomedio Arrivals Report From New York March 1
Arrivals listed include Luc easila Liverpool Verta Naples Genoa Obdam Rotterdam and Brit tune Nomadic in New York on March 1. The shipment touches include Liverpool and Genoa with multiple ships named and origin ports recorded.
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New York
Luc Easila
Liverpool
Verta
Naples
Genoa
Obdam
Rotterdam
Brittune
Nomadic
Three New Battleships Authorized One Dissenting Vote
The House committee on naval affairs authorized three new battleships and provision for their construction, with a Maine named vessel among them. Tate alone dissented, arguing two ships would suffice. Armor plate price set at not more than 400 per ton including nickel, 473 marines added, and dry docks to be decided.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Tate
Georgia
Loudenslager
New Jersey
Hawley
Texas
Maine
Secretary of the Navy
Corea Seeks Three Day Delay Before Answer on Russian Instructors
In Seoul the Corean cabinet agreed to release the Russian drill instructors and M. Alexeieff after a 24 hour demand from the Russian envoy. The acting foreign minister dissented, resigning over the issue citing Corea’s need for Russia's help to preserve national integrity.
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Yokohama
M. Schoeyer
Seoul
Corea
M. Alexeieff
Russia
Rusela
Republican nominations at Susquehanna county convention
Susquehanna county Republican delegates at Montrose chose Daniel W. Searle as president judge by acclamation and named C F Wright for Congress with power to pick his own advisers. They also listed J W Adams and George J Tiffany as representatives and Ralph D Little for district attorney with delegates to the state convention Michael Hayes W G Morton and John La Rue.
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Daniel W. Searle
Congress
C. FL Wright
Susquehanna County
J. W. Adama
Brooklyn
George J. Tiffany
Ralph D. Little
Montrose
Michael Hayes
Halstead
W. G. Morton
John la Rue
Torpedo Squadron to Sail for Cuba from Cadiz
A Madrid dispatch reports the Spanish torpedo squadron at Cadiz will call for Cuba today. The British and Spanish fleet movements raise tensions as the war in Cuba intensifies.
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Torpedo Squadron
London
Madrid
Cadiz
Cuba
American Ordnance Company Expands City Works
The American Ordnance Company runs day and night on government ammunition orders. Extra men are employed and the local works will be enlarged and production expanded as much as possible.
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Lynn
Mags
American Ordnance cCompany
Spanish War Agitation and New Cuba Plan Rumors
The issue highlights Spanish war agitation and a proposed government plan for Cuba. It notes President will study a new Cuban scheme and mentions three more battleships for the Navy. Local items cover Scranton committees, editorial opinions, social news, and regional notices.
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Cuba
The
Tribune
Opportunity Bureau
Con Trade
Scranton Board of Trade
Plague Riots in Bombay Leave Scores Injured and Arrests
In Bombay on March 11, riot violence over plague measures left two Shropshire regiment soldiers dead and several police and civilians injured. Nine rioters were killed, twenty-two injured, with 109 arrests. Hindu and Muslim protests widen as 15,000 dockers and railway workers strike amid guard patrols by infantry and police.
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Bombay
Shropshire Regiment
Mohammeda
Cuban Consuls at Posts Face Prolonged Strain
The state department recognizes a long, hard assignment for American consuls in Cuba. Despite months of difficulty, none have resigned. One consul has requested a leave of absence due to health issues, which will be granted.
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Washington
State Department
Cuba
Pacts Mention Maine Inquiry Informed To Date
Washington March 11 There is reason to believe the president and secretary of the navy are fully informed about the evidence in the Maine disaster inquiry If true and the verdict implicates external agencies the actions of the war and navy departments and the White House council of war before the 50 000 00 appropriation require no further explanation
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Maine
War and Navy Departments
Council of War
White House
Coal barge Edith Howes ready to sail for Key West
The coal barge Edith Howes, loaded with 400 tons, has been sheathed with iron plates and measures 162 feet by 29 feet 10 inches with 12 feet depth. It will depart to Key West aboard the government tug Samoset joining Admiral Shards fleet. The cruiser Columbia left dry dock after bottom scraping and painting.
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Philadelphia
Edith Howes
Key West
Samoset
League Island Navy Yard
Admiral Shards
Columbia
Brooklyn man arrested after fatal choking of mistress
New York papers report Levi Marion Pullison, a Brooklyn Black man, arrested after choking his white mistress Kate Smith to death during a quarrel over alleged infidelity. He confronted her yesterday after following her and asserting she was unfaithful.
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New York
Levi Marion Pullison
Brrooklyn
Kate Smith
Yosterday
Divorce action filed by Edna Wallace Mopper
New York on March 21 counsel for Edna Wallace Mopper said papers had been prepared in an action against DeWolf Hoper for divorce. The ground was not stated but would not be the statutory ground.
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New York
Edna Wallace Mopper
DeWolf Hoper
Spanish garrison relieved at Bolinao by relief ship
The Spanish garrison at Bolinao on the Isle of Lucan in the Philippines was relieved today by a vessel bringing reinforcements after resisting hundreds of rebels who had besieged the position.
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Bolinao
Isle of Lucan
Philippines
West and Bonner Meet in Six-Round Philadelphia Bout
Tommy West of New York fought Jack Bonner of Bum mit Hil Pa in a six round match at the Arena Philadelphia. No decision was rendered though West appeared to have the better of the argument.
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Philadelphia
Tommy West
New York
Jack Bonner
Bummit
Hil
West
Delegates Elected to State Convention by Third District
At the Democratic Committee meeting in Plymouth John M. Garman Boyd Misteilar and Michael Mooney were chosen as delegates to the state convention from the Third legislative district with Wilkes Barre noted as the hub of activity.
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Garman
Wilkes-Barre
Democratic Committee of the Third Legislative District
Plymouth
John M. Garman
Boyd Misteilar
Michael Mooney
Spain Faces Pressure as War Panic Hits Markets
Madrid reports rising alarm over U S Spain relations with a stock selloff across bonds and equities.Treasury bonds and Cuban bonds drop while Bank of Spain and tobacco stocks fall amid calls for a government reassurance. European press shows cautious support for Spain.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
Treasury
Bank of Spain
Paris
London
Cuba
Montgomery
Havana
Powderly Nomination Sees Adverse Immigrant Report
The immigration committee reported adversely on T. V. Powderly’s nomination as immigration commissioner. The delay due to Senator Chandler’s absence ended with Chandler joining Democrats to push the adverse report. A heated Senate debate is anticipated based on the committee action.
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Committee On Immigration
Mhe
Washington
T. V. Powderly
Chamiler
Chandler
Senate
British Ambassador Interview Sparks Uproar in America
Paris notes the American press focuses on the interview between British ambassador Julian Paunceforte and President McKinley. It suggests the piece was meant to sway English sentiment and shows Americans easing toward Britain after previously holding a wary stance.
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Paris
Ameria
Fern Saile for Matanzas and Key West
The Fern waited for Matanzas tonight with a cargo of provisions for the starving Cubans. From Matanzas she will go to Sague in Granite, Meridian departure was without incident. The torpedo boat Dupont has arrived from Mobile. There is no unusual activity among naval officers here.
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Key West
Matangas
Matanzas
Sague
Granite
Mer Dyparture
Wis
Dupont
Mobile
Weather Forecast Middle States and New England
The Herald reports today cloudy weather in the middle states and New England with fog along the coasts. Rain is expected with brisk southerly winds increasing off the coasts and temperatures lower later.
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New York
Middle States
New England
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