Monolith affair ends in violent break in
Enos Martin, owing Charley Crawford money, sought action for recovery. A confrontation at a house involving Eph Gagnon and Nellie Smith escalated when Crawford and Fedora, with a French companion, kicked in the door. Gagnon was shot in the leg, Crawford beat Crawford with his own gun, and the buckskin woman sustained injuries including five knocked-out teeth. Gagnon may pursue action against Crawford. Martin and Fedora were taken to the county seat by constable McIntyre.
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Enos Martin
Eph Gagnon
Nellie Smith
Yellow Jacket
Buckskin
Martin
Charley Crawford
Fedora
Gagnon
Crawford
Beatrawford
McIntyre
Gibbonsville
United States War Aims and Moral Stand in Cuba
The nation asserts humanitarian aims in the Spain conflict, praising broad Anglo-Saxon sympathy and congressional resolve to rectify wrongs. It argues for expelling the Spanish army from Cuba by naval dominance and cutting supplies, noting Spain’s geographic disadvantage and the likelihood of an Atlantic crossing to decide the war.
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Spain
Europe
Congress
Cuba
Islan
Atlantic
Rubicorn
Naval strategy weighs invasion timing in Cuba war
The article argues for deferring landings until the Spanish fleet is defeated or neutralized, stressing a naval campaign with Key West and Flying squadrons. A swift Spanish defeat would end the war. a defeat for the U.S. would prolong it. It urges a secure blockade and warns against risky landings before naval supremacy, noting climate health concerns and the need to protect communications. The discussion cites expectations of naval battles within weeks and benefits to naval-cooperation with the army, highlighting financial incentives for disciplined naval duty.
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Key West
Spain
West Indies
Blanco
Cuba
High Seas
Cuban
Scientific American
Prize Money Rules In Naval Prize Cases Explained
Naval prize law details how captured Spanish vessels are handled the prize court takes sale proceeds. government share splits with officers and crew based on force, sighting, and command structure. Example shows gunboat Helena where government takes half and officers and crew share the remainder among themselves.
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Otficer
Helena
Sampson
Spain and Maine Echoes Mark War, Americans Count Heads
A historical reflection notes that Spain faces a different war with the United States versus fighting Cuba. It recalls the battle cry Remember the Maine as a pressure point and signals Spanish days may be numbered amid rising American resolve.
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Spain
Uncle Sam
Maine
Idaho to Offer Mounted Riflemen for General Lee Brigade
Washington dispatch reports Idaho may contribute at least one company of mounted riflemen. Shoup's rangers at Salmon seek this honor, while General Lee has requested Idaho troops be placed in his brigade.
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Statesman
Washington
Idaho
Permitte
Shoup
Salmon
Lee
Patriotism and corruption in public life in Crane’s Chicago sermon
Rev Frank Crane denounces public officials who profess patriotism yet engage in bribery and corruption. He contrasts sacrifices for country with failed efforts to curb graft, urging officials to serve their native land by integrity rather than plunder.
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Frank Crane
Chicago Record
Chicago
Idaho electors near three ticket field amid party talks
Politicians assessed the political landscape after the Democratic and Silver Republican committee meetings. Most expect three tickets in Idaho for the coming campaign. Some think the populists may shift from Moscow to Boise at the Democrats invitation or meet in Moscow on the eighth and then adjourn to Boise on the twenty fourth for the silver Republican and Democratic conventions.
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Idaho
Moscow
Boise
Boise Statesman
Paris Divorce Proceedings Initiated by Captain DeLamar
Proceedings for divorce have been instituted in Paris by Capt. DeLamar. The wife is alleged to have been too free in accepting attentions of another man, which is the cause of all the trouble.
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Paris
DeLamar
Costs Of Naval Gunnery Weigh Heavy In War
Washington naval authorities estimate that an hour of battle between two battleships would cost at least 1.5 million dollars excluding ship damage. A modern 13 inch gun costs 1000 dollars per shot and can fire about every two minutes if trained. The gun’s life ends after roughly 100 shots, consuming 100 thousand dollars in ammunition.
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Washington
Star route bids stir Tdaho railroad districts
Citizens reliant on the Star route mail service protest Eastern bidders securing contracts claiming prices force minimal service with bull team and horseback deliveries and poor accommodations. Challis stage lines currently provide satisfactory service.
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Tdaho
Washington
Challis
Manila naval battle fuels Washington stir in May
From Madrid to Salt Lake Tribune, May 1 dispatches report Commodore Dewey’s squadron destroying the Spanish fleet at Manila. No U.S. ships lost. Spanish vessels sunk or burned. Admiral Montoza killed. Manila’s occupation expected soon. Dewey hailed for seamanship and cool marksmanship. List of engaged ships cited.
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N. J. Sharp
Challis
A. J. Pierce
Pocatello Pocartello
Associated Press
Madrid
Manila
Phillipine Islands
Dewey
Manteza
WasuioneTon
D. C
U. S
Philippines
United States Navy
Spee Atlantic
U.S
Olympia
Baltimore
Boston
Raleigh
Concord
McCulloch
Nandhan
Zafiro
Reina Marie Christina
Castilla
Velasco
Don Antonio de Ulloa
Fivo
Juan de Austria
Marais del Duero
Isle de Cuba
Tala de Tanne
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Guster County
M. M. Sweet
Epiror and Publisher
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Boize
Vaele Sau
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Ines—Dewey
Grand Navy
AL Victory
Salt Lake Tribune
R. N. Hon
James Gaye
N. Hull
General” Merch
The
Posioffics
John P
Spalding
Ric Challis
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