Secretary Long Signals Alarm Over Anglo Spanish Tensions
Secretary Long now warns of grave prospects for peace with Spain admitting to friends that the situation may provoke alarm at home and abroad He shifts from a diplomatic approach to fearing that Maine Cuban crises and anti American sentiment could force Congress to confront a failing effort to maintain peace with Spain.
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Washington
Long
Spain
Naval
Sampson
Maine
Congress
House
Senate
State Department
Woodford
Lee
Alger
War Department
Editorial Fear of World Disorder Holds United States Back
An editorial in the Spanish paper Ist Comercio argues McKinley must check warlike demonstrations to preserve strength and prestige. It notes Southern and Western states seek disunion if conflict escalates and cites Cuban reports of rebel leaders Alverez Nunez Espinosa killed by insurgents while planning surrender. General Bermudez says the shootings aimed to maintain discipline.
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United States
Alverez
Nunez
Espinosa
Bermudez
Garcia
Havana
Abrenal Rechristened as Albany Cruise
Secretary Long has rechristened the cruiser Abreual as the Albany in honor of New York's capital. Reports say a rowdy group in Alaska seized Dennett's road and menaced the White Pass region. General Merriman at Vancouver is to order Skaguay garrison to mobilize and protect people and property.
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Albany
Washington
Long
Bra
New York
War Department
Alaska
Dennett
White Pass
Klondike
Merriman
Vancouver
Skaguay
Smallpox Suspected at Kentucky Penitentiary
In Frankfort Kentucky a prison inmate developed a disease thought to be smallpox. Officials dispute the diagnosis but moved the patient to a designated hospital ward awaiting the prison physician Dr Stewart returning from Bell County where he aids in disease containment. The prisoner is reported as recently transferred from Montgomery County with a suspected case emerging in Sterling.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Stuart
Bell County
Montgomery
County
Sterling
Herreshoff to Build Two 031-2 Knot Destroyers
John B. Herreshoff sails to Washington to finalize a contract for two 31 knot torpedo boat destroyers for the United States. The deal would deliver the ships by January 15 for about $550,000 each, following talks with Secretary Long.
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Herreshoff
Providence
R. I
John GB. Herreshoff
Bristol
Washington
Navy Department
United States
Long
Chicago Building Fire Destroys Schooman Block
The seven story Schooman building in Chicago burned this afternoon wedged between two tall fireproof blocks. An elevator boy is believed dead. no other lives are confirmed lost. Property loss estimated at a quarter of a million. Mostly occupied by printers and binders.
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Chicago
Schooman
Old Colony
Manhattan
Sioux City Live Stock Markets Report
Sioux City Stock Yards hog prices range from 3.65 to 3.89 for mixed and light to heavy hogs. Cattle values show cows and heifers from 1.29 to 4.00, oxen 2.00 to 8.25, stockers and feeders 3.50 to 4.40, butcher steers 3.00 to 4.75, calves and yearlings 3.65 to 5.00.
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Sioux City
Market Summary From South Omaha and Chicago Auctions
South Omaha on March 22 reports hog receipts 1 700 official Saturday shipments 1 028 market strong with mixed and heavy hogs at 3 06 to 3 80 light 8 70 to 3 75. Cattle receipts 1 400 official Saturday shipments 1 208 1 281 market generally 10 cents higher. Sheep receipts 6 000 official Saturday shipments 1 701 6 227 market steady. Chicago reports hog receipts 21 000 left over 1 000 markets firm with heavy 3 95 4 05 mixed 3 80 4 02 14 light 3 80 4 00 rough heavy 3 80 3 85. Cattle receipts 2 500 market steady. Sheep receipts 17 000 market (incomplete).
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South Omaha
Chicago
Cattle and hog receipts firm at Kansas City market
Kansas City market reports 8000 cattle receipts steady to strong with Texas steers 2.50 4.60 native steers 3.75 5.00 stockers 3.00 5.15. Hogs receipts 6000 market steady heavies 3.90 packers 3.60 3.90 lights 3.50 3.70. Sheep receipts 2000 market firm lambs 4.15 5.25 muttons 3.50 4.50.
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Kansas City
Texas
Grain and Provisions Prices in Chicago Markets
Chicago cash quotations for wheat corn oats rye barley and seeds with figures for No 2 red No 2 yellow No 3 white and No 3 spring wheat plus provisions butter sugar cheese and whisky values noted for March 22 including prices for mess pork short ribs and salted shoulders and distillers finished goods per gallon.
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Chicago
Berley
Mheaac
Triax
Northwestern
Timothy
Mess Park
Levelard
Grain Prices Reported in Minneapolis Market
Wheat in store No 1 northern March 97e May 96e July 934c September 6c Wheat on track No 1 northern 97e No 2 hard 99e Flax 1.16 Oats No 3 white 25 34 Corn No 3 yellow 27e Market totals reflect small grain price movements.
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Minneapolis
Market closes mixed for grains and wheat in Duluth and Liverpool
Market notes show No. 1 hard and northern grain prices in Duluth with few changes and May July and September futures. oats rye barley flax prices listed. Liverpool wheat and corn futures move modestly with varied gains and losses across contracts. data reflect a quiet trading day and mixed directions.
Maine Court Report Ties Explosion to Exterior Blast
The court of inquiry report to Washington signed by Captain Sampson and others concludes the Maine’s sinking stemmed from an exterior blast on the port side, likely a torpedo, with a second interior explosion in the reserve magazine and no Spanish involvement.
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Key West
Fla
Washington
Sampson
Chadwick
Porter
Maine
Iourth
The
Powder and Supplies Landed at Governor's Island Wharf
A boat load of powder and supplies claimed to come from Fort Schuyler has been landed at Governor's Island. Explosives were hidden under tarpaulins on the wharf. No details were given on their intended use. Fourteen inch guns are being sent to Key West and Dry Tortugas, with more guns expected from Westervelt arsenal to the south, testing the inside water route's strategic value.
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New York
Nfort Schuyler
Governor’s Island
Key West
Westervliet
Senate acts to settle Pacific railroads debts
Washington March 22 The senate committee on Pacific railroads plans to report bills settling the Central Pacific and Sioux City Pacific debts. A commission of Treasury Interior and Attorney General secretaries is created to settle the debts. An amendment requires the Central Pacific to pay the full amount due with interest. A minority report may propose similar restriction for Sioux City and Pacific debt.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Pacific Railroads
Central Pacific
Sioux City
Texan Ready to Duel for Mason in Spanish Challenge
Dallas man Theodore Schausell, son of a German noble, offers to stand in for Senator Mason in a duel against the Marquis de Alta Villa. Schausell, once a scout for General Miles and guide on the Indian frontier, claims ties to General Miles and served under Generals Mackenzie and Miles in Texas and Indian Territory.
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Dallas
Tex
Mason
Illinois
Theodore Schausell
Vor Moltke
Washington
Marquis de Alta Villa
Schausell
Miles
Mckenzie
Texas
Indian Territory
Spain Buys Cruiser Garibaldi from Italy
London reports Spain purchased the cruiser Garibaldi from Italy. The Argentine Republic bought the cruiser Verze. The United States sought to buy both vessels but was too late.
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Spain
London
Daily News
Rome
Garibaldi
Italy
Verze
United States
American Steel and Wire Company Formed in Chicago
The American Steel and Wire company is incorporated in Springfield with capital of 12 million dollars and headquarters in Chicago. Incorportors listed are J. W. Gates I. L. Elwood and E. H. Gary. Banquet remarks and executive plans follow in the article.
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American Steel and Wire Company
Springfield
Chicago
J. W. Gates
E. H. Gary
Expectant Pause as Court of Inquiry Report Looms
Washington officials await the Maine court of inquiry findings amid warship prep, with rumors of an imminent president ontvangst. Four Maine survivors Norman Blow Callin Larkins met Secretary Long and the president, as naval inspector Troover examined wreck plates.
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Court of Inquiry
Washington
Maine Court of Inquiry
War and Navy Departments
Lieutenant Blow
Blow
Long
Maine
White House
Norman
Callin
Hoover
Provisions Market Sees Heavy Government Orders
Reports from New York quote buyers from Spain and the United States government placing large orders for family beef and provisions. The Navy Department is described as a major buyer with ships stocking up for emergencies, including a 1000 barrel shipment of family beef to the government and substantial orders overseas. Industry figures note unusually heavy canned meat orders and ongoing navy contracts.
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New York
Produce Exchange
Spain
United States
New York City
United States Navy Department
Robert Ganz
The
Chicago
Francis I. Leggett
Leggett & Co
United States Navy
Arthur Williams
2. C. Williams & Co
Navy
Secretary Gage On War Possibility
Secretary Gage in Pittsburg says U S would declare war within fifteen minutes if Spain is proven responsible for the Maine disaster. He notes 90 percent of people consider the blast an accident and cites a Wheeler Sterling contract to supply armour piercing projectiles worth over one million dollars.
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Pittsburg
Gage
Chamber of Commerce
Maine
United States
Wheeler Sterling Projectile Company
McKeesport
Wheeler
Washington
Interview with Robled on Cuba Crisis and Spain’s Fate
Berlin March 22. The Lokal Anzoger prints an Madrid interview with Robled former minister of justice. He calls Cuban autonomy and Weyler recall the gravest mistakes and says Blanco cannot subdue the rebellion and the America situation is critical. He warns the dynasty and queen may be swept away if Spain seeks peace with money.
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Rabled
Berlin
Lokal Anziger
Madrid
Robled
Weyler
Blanco
America
Spain
Cuba
Cortes
Terror Goes South to Join Squadron Under Admiral Sicard
A port report states the monitor Terror is ordered to leave the harbor and join the squadron under Admiral Sicard. The message is dated New York March 19.
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Terror
New York
Monitor
Admiral Sicard
Warcourse Debate After Maine Disaster
Washington reports show Congress and the White House poised for strong action over the Maine disaster. Critics urge decisive, just measures possibly leading to war with Spain or Cuban independence, with leaders predicting a majority push for intervention regardless of the path chosen.
Right Arm may return to Tavana harbor after Maine wreck
New York March 22 The crew of the Right Arm says none of the thirteen men wants to return to Tavana harbor after witnessing the Maine wreck. They report orders from Merrill & Chapman Wrecking to stay tight lipped about discoveries at the Maine’s bottom and describe hostile Cuban conditions observed in Havana streets.
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New York
Merrill & Chapman Wrecking Company
Tavana Harbor
Maine
Cuba
Havana
Captain McGee
Custom House
Battleship Oregon Sets Course for Callao for Orders
The battleship Oregon left this morning for Callao, Peru, to receive orders. The dispatch indicates orders will most likely direct the vessel to join the Atlantic Fleet, with San Francisco as a reporting point for further instructions.
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Callao
Atlantic
San Francisco
Oregon
Peru
Maine board of inquiry report looms over House agenda
Washington notes say the Maine disaster inquiry report could be sent to Congress with a presidential message this week, shaping debate on the naval appropriation bill and U S relations with Spain and Cuba policy. If received, other business would be postponed and the House may issue a broad sentiment on the issue.
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Washington
Naval Board of Inquiry
Maine
Congress
Spain
Cuba
House
Board of Inquiry
Senate
Pettirrew
Davis
Court of Inquiry
Spain would allow Cuban privateering if war with US starts
The article argues that US recognition of Cuban independence would permit privateering under the Cuban flag, a move unseen now since Cuba lacks republic status. It notes Spain would be restricted to privateering only if Cuba had that recognition, and mentions vessels quietly outfitted on the Atlantic coast in anticipation of war.
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New York
Spain
United States
Madrid
Republic of
Cuba
Atlantic
Lake Cities in No Danner War Fear on Great Lakes
Captain A B Davis of the revenue cutter Gresham reports from Milwaukee that rumors of Spanish war shells hitting Chicago Milwaukee and other Great Lakes cities are considered ridiculous by him He notes possible navy attention and potential small armed boats but asserts Canada would intervene due to the treaty. Algonquin and Quon-...unker cutters would be ready at navigation's start.
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Milwaukee
Wis
A. B. Davis
Gresham
Spain
Chicago
Great Lakes
Davis
Navy Department
Great Britain
Lakes
Cleveland
Pensions Granted to Veterans in Iowa and Nebraska
Washington reports pensions awarded Saturday to veterans and widows across Iowa and Nebraska. Original claims include Michael A. Bronson and Levi Cocklin with six dollars, Geo E. Dee up to thirty dollars, and widows Margaret Hunter and Mary Wegers receiving eight dollars, among others.
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Nebraska
Washington
Iowa
Michael A. Bronson
Missouri Valley
Levi
Cocklin
Ainsworth
Francis
Whitmore
Osceola
Jesse K. Lingaman
State Center
Geo. E. Dee
Des Moines
David Burdon
Eld
Michael McLaughlin
Tivoll
Abigal Guynn
Cedar Rapids
Mary A. Wegers
Farmington
Adalina
A. Midaugh
Estherville
Margaret Hunter
Flubbell
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