Navy moves to arm vessels for war effort and opens New York office
A naval intelligence push opens an office at 26 Courtlandt Street New York to solicit ships for conversion to war use. A special board will inspect forty candidate vessels including mail liners and tugs while 160 guns are under construction at Washington gun factory for future auxiliary cruisers. Admiral Howell will command a reduced European station with only one vessel, the San Francisco.
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Lee
Cuba
War Department Ordnance Office
Deaks
Navy Department
Board of
Special Board
New York
Long
Auxiliary Cruisers
Roosevelt
Hichborn
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Frederick Rodgers
Naval Board of Inspection and Survey
O’ Neill
Ordnance Bureau
Recorder
Board of Inspection
Peters
Naval Intelligence Bureau
J. D. Kelly
Towresy
Cramps
Rodgers
Courtlandt Street
New York City
Naval
Naval Intelligence Office
Department
St. Paul
Advance Bureau
Machias
Norfolk
Aalatic
Sues Canal
Naval Inspection Board
Boston
Helena
Bancroft
United States
Howell
San Francisco
Ships Ordered Home After Brief Exchange
A Brief exchange left reporters unable to obtain details as both ships were ordered home, with officials declining to elaborate beyond the directive.
Atlanta Engines in Yards Ready for Quick Service
Atlanta March 18 engines across all railroads entering the city were ordered steamed and kept ready at moment’s notice. Round houses are lit and crews work on overhaul as officials deny extra engine orders while hinting at troop movement rumors.
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Atlanta
Western
Atlantic
Mine Under Maine Rumor Sparks Presidential Action
The Army and Navy Register reports semi official evidence that the Maine was destroyed by a Havana harbor mine planted by the government. The ship allegedly moored over the mine when it exploded as wind and tide carried it above the device. Findings await formal release for a week or more as Washington readies for the inevitable report.
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New York
Army and Navy Register
Register
Havana
Maine
Havi
Madrid
Washington
Court of Inquiry in Havana Shifts Wrecking Work
The Havana court considers divers released from wrecking tasks and to resume under contract. Naval divers remain available and civilian divers may be recalled if needed. The panel aims to wrap up this week and may reexamine Maine survivors at Key West, though no date is set.
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Havana
Powelson
Maine
Key West
Tlavena
Sung to defend Port Arthur amid rising Sino war risk
The North China Herald reports General Sung and his staff at Port Arthur resolved to hold the forts at all hazards. Staff and families prepared for conflict as Sung rejects any surrender even to Russia despite Peking orders. He urged governors to act by circumstance rather than imperial commands.
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Tacoma
Wash
North China Herald
Sung
Port Arthur
Shanghai
Peking
Russia
Man Charged With Passing Worthless Checks Held
Frederick J Blair son of A G Blair head of Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad was arrested yesterday and held in Jefferson Market court today on charges of passing worthless checks in New York City.
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New York
Frederick J. Blair
A. G. Blair
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Toledo
Jefferson Market Court
Bethlehem Iron Works Keeps Government Orders Ahead
Bethlehem Pa March 14 The Bethlehem Iron company has received orders to push all government work as yet and finished on the one hundred ton and twelve inch guns and carriages with the force of skilled mechanics in all departments working night and day.
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Bethlehem
Bethlehem Iron Company
Paris Correspondent Says France Adheres to Platonic Sympathy
The Paris correspondent of the Daily Mail reports French support for Spain would not exceed platonic sympathy and that Austria and Germany would not extend their friendliness beyond that level.
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Paris
The
Daily Mail
Spain
Austria
Germany
Peace Counsel Guides Spain US Cuban War Veil
Madrid reports peace favored as Spain avoids provoking war and privateering seen as likely if conflict arises. American interests would suffer most. Ambassador White denies any alliance with Britain Japan and notes evidence about Maine sinking. Public feeling limits disclosure as inquiries proceed.
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Cmcial
Spain
America
Cadiz
Senor Leon Castillo
France
Paris
The
Temps
Great Britain
Triple Alliance
Anderson's Crime Stuns Pittsburg Wife Murder by Ex Convict
In Pittsburg on March 13 Denas Anderson a Black ex convict killed his wife Pauline after threats over her alleged infidelity. He fired five shots at her body while their three year old daughter watched then fled eight miles before being captured while attempting to drink laudanum bought two days earlier in a personal crisis escape bid.
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Pittsburg
Denas Anderson
Pauline
Andersen
Avenger Mortally Wounds Killer Then Is Shot
In Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana Frank Chandler shot James Hooper in the chest fatally wounding him. Hooper, mortally wounded, pursued Chandler mounted his horse and fired twice. Hooper died within half an hour and Chandler cannot live.
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Hooper
New Orleans
Tangipahoa
Frank Chandler
James Hooper
Chandler
Myrtle Storrer Held in Arkansas Murder Case
Myrtie Storrer, 16, is jailed in Hunteville Ark charged with killing her father M V Storrer. Also jailed are her mother and Oscar Moser, who are charged with complicity. The motive centered on the father's objection to the lover, with quarrels escalating.
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Hunteville
Ark
Myrtle Storrer
M. V. Storrer
Oscar Moser
Mower
Senator Proctor Returns to Washington in Quiet Welcome
Senator Proctor arrived in Washington at 10 4 tonight and was met by friends. He declined to discuss the trip further, noting only praise for the work of Mia Clara Barton in Cubs.
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Senator Proctor
Washington
Associated Press
Mia Clara Barton
Cubs
Tug Leyden Moves to League Island Navy Yard
The tug Leyden left the torpedo station at noon today bound for Langue Island Navy Yard with torpedo outfits of twenty projectiles for the cruisers Minneapolis and Columbia and torpedo boat Rodere. The tug is detached from the station and will be attached to League Island Navy Yard thereafter.
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Newport
Leyden
Langue Island Navy Yard
Minneapolia
Columbia
Rodere
T Station
League Island Navy Yard
England with America in common interests in pending questions
The St James's Gazette argues jointly with the United States on the Cuban and Chinese issues. It says if the Maine disaster proves an external explosion, Spain cannot maintain order in Havana and U S moral support may end the situation. It notes shared aims on China and urges Anglo American cooperation and a conference voice.
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London
St. James
Ganette
America
Maine
Spain
United States
China
iMngzland
Warships Ready at League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia reports a lull at League Island as Miantonomoh Katahdin Minneapolis and Columbia near sailing readiness. Marines added to Columbia. coal and ammunition stock replenished. Leyden to tow coal to Key West. recruiting for landsmen seamen and machinists continues with strict exams. Cramp shipyard active on Klondike steamers Indiana and Pennsylvania. no work on Alabama or Kasagi.
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Philadelphia
League Island Navy Yard
Minneapolis
Columbia
Fuller
Government
Leyden
Key West
Day
Richmond
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
Delaware Harbor
Army
Marine
Midvale
United States
Schuylkill Arsenal
Cramp‘s
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Pretender in the Field Plans Move to Spain
London dispatch reports Don Jaime, son of Don Carlos, staying at Cannes, intends to proceed to Spain and declare himself the Carlist pretender. The Spanish government, while cautious, claims no fear of an outbreak.
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London
Don Jaime
Don Carlos
Carlet
Cannes
Spain
Fire sparks and police standoff in Bethlehem home
In Bethlehem on March 14 Frank Giering, son of former councilman L F Gilering, set his parents home on fire twice and held police at bay for an hour. He is in custody awaiting commission in lunacy action.
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Bethlehem
Frank Giering
L. F. Gilering
Barn Fire Kills Twelve Cattle in Cumberland County
A fire consumed Jacob Brots's barn east of West Farview in Cumberland County destroying 12 cattle and farming implements. The town reports partial insurance coverage.
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Harrisburg
Jacob Brots
Weat Farview
Cumberland County
Forecast of the Week in Congress Sets Hawaii Debate Agenda
Washington reports no fixed Senate program for the week. If Bacon speaks on the Hawaiian annexation treaty it will be taken up promptly, while Davis moves to table Bacon's plebiscite amendment. Pettigrew seeks the land bill, West aims for the quarantine bill, and a new census bill may be offered. House plans hinge on the Spanish crisis and post office funds.
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Senate
Bacon
Davis
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Pettigrew
West
Committee On Appropriations
Thorp Vs. Eppes
Walker
Elections Committee
Loud
Postoffice Committee
House By
Virginia
Swanson
Danville
Letters Threaten Judge Woodward During Lattimer Trial
Public letters to Judge Woodward reveal anonymous threats and denouncements amid the Lattimer trial. Samples include warnings of death from a secret group, accusations of bias for mine owners, pleas for justice, and scattered notes from Pasadena to Rome and Mahany City. Several threats are withheld for detectives.
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Wilkes-Barre
Woodward
Lattimer
Secrel
Elmira
Martin
Pasadena
Cal
Klondike Boomer Accused in Portland Fraud Scheme
George W. McCoy of Portland has been arrested by a deputy U S marshal on charges of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. He organized the Alaska Klondike Mining and Transportation Company and sent circulars offering passenger service from Portland Tacoma and Seattle to Dawson City. He allegedly misled recipients to buy tickets while knowing no transport funds or capacity existed.
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Portland
Ore
George W. McCoy
United States
McCoy
Alaska-Klondike Mining and Transportation Company
Tacoma
Seattle
Dawson City
Dawson
Death by Self Action Shocks Scranton Area
George Matthews dies by his own hand in a local incident. The event is reported amid a morning roundup covering weather, politics, and community notes in Scranton.
Explosives Talk At Newport Torpedo Station
Lieutenant Commander McLean dispels rumor of a Newport torpedo blowing up the Maine and explains torpedo tech at Newport station. He details Whitehead Howell and Cunningham models, warhead loads, and ranges including a 1,600 to 1,800 yard propellant reach.
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McLean
Newport
R. I
Maine
United States Navy
Denouncing Martin protest at Central Labor union meeting
The Central Labor union of New York passes resolutions denouncing the acquittal of Sheriff Martin and deputies by the Wilkes-Barre jury. It condemns the trial as an outrage that threatens liberty and warns citizens not to accept such rulings. Survivors of the Lattimer massacre are urged to respect laws while seeking accountability.
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New York
Central Labor Union
Martin
Wilkes-Barre
Organized Labor
Lattimer
Commonwealth
Sweden May Send Sooner Aid for Andree Search
Sweden and Norway approve conditional acceptance of Wellman’s offer to carry a Swedish party aboard the Laura to Frans Josef Land to search for Professor Andree. The king’s government does not plan a formal expedition unless no news by July arrives and then may allow Arctic experts to join Wellman’s north polar voyage.
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Sweden
Wellman
Washington
State Department
Norway
Oscar
United States
Walter Wellman
Laura
Tromsoe
Professor Andree
Frans Jonefland
Iowa Arrives at Key West as Dispatches Leave for Tortugas
The battleship Iowa arrived from the Tortugas this morning and anchored off Key West. The torpedo boat Dupont sailed with mail and dispatches for the Tortugas fleet. Dupont will relieve torpedo boat Porter.
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Key West
Fla
Iowa
Tortugas
Dupont
Porter
Eleven Men Cremated in Bowery Mission Fire
Eleven lodgers perished in a Bowery mission fire at 105 Bowery in New York. Most bodies burned beyond recognition. only one identified. Fire confined to upper floors. building losses estimated at seven thousand dollars for the structure and five thousand for contents.
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New York
Bowery Mission
Bowery
John Foran
Stapleton
Staten Island
William McDermott
Brooklyn
Bowery Lodgeraag
The
Christian Herald
Goster
Everett Street
Sardison
Eldridge Street
Steamship Arrivals and Departures Update
Steamship news lists arrivals and sailings with ships including la Normandie from Havre and Queenstown Campania sailing to New York from Liverpool. Also Umbria arrival in New York and Friedrich der Grosse departure to Bremen via Southampton.
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New York
March
la Normandie
Havre
Queenstown
Campania
Liverpoo
Umbria
Southampton
Friedrich der Grosse
Bremen
Weather forecast for middle states and New England
The forecast notes today as partly cloudy in the middle states and New England, with rain on the coasts, cooler temperatures, and fresh to brisk variable winds, followed by clearing. Tuesday outlook improves to partly cloudy to late weather with near-constant temperatures and light to breezy southerly to westerly winds.
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Middle States
New England
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George Matthews
Scranton
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