War Preparations Accelerate as Coal Contracts Proceed
Reports from Pittsburgh dated February 2 indicate the U S government has placed large coal contracts for delivery at once to Atlantic Coast stations for war vessels. Details mention Pocahontas coal supplies and shipments to Key West, Dry Tortugas, and Charleston among others, with secrecy on full terms and transport arrangements.
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Pittstburg
Fhatek
West Indies
Pittsburg
Sianvy Department
Incorporated
Guster, Curnan and Bullitt
Philadelphia
Key West
Charleston
Fortress Mon
Bird
Rhodes and Badler Company
Clwepland
Dénterated Continuy Simo
Poiceliete
Agate
Chesapeake
Oscar Olants— Fay
Thie Ballinune
Ohio
Loree
Pen Ffivania
Washington
Weele
Paymasters Safe Recovered After Wreck Loss
Late yesterday the paymasters and 22,240 in tapers were recovered from the wreck. Divers work with the hatch and fire room platforms as shoring is used to reach the bodies, while Havana papers report far different accounts. Officials wait for more details and the arrival of a distinguished American.
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Havana
Pet
Tom Hay
Jong
Les
Promice
Wounded Sailors Under Quarantine After Explosion
Report describes Holwer sleeping under guard with opiate sedation and six wounded sailors to be moved. All but one expected to recover, but quarantine rules halt transfer to Key West due to exposure to contagious fevers. Restrictions cited amid emergency conditions.
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Holwer
United States
Key West
Guns for Golden Gate Forces Rush Fortifications
San Francisco declares war prep accelerated as large seacoast guns arrive for the Presidio and Lime Point. News notes 12 inch rifles and 10 inch guns mounted, ammunition stored, more heavy artillery expected from the East to complete batteries with ranges over ten miles and effective fighting at five miles.
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San Francisco
Presidio
Presidlo
Lime Point
Ind
What Ails Spain
Washington reports a rising debate on Spain’s civilization which highlights illiteracy rates and contrasts with the United States. It notes Spain’s small population relative to its land area and compares it to four U.S. states in wealth and military potential.
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Washington
Spain
Texas
Veterans fix for war push to learn new tactics
Sacramento February 26 Warren Post G A offers governor Budd 50 rifles canteens and haversacks to train veterans in modern tactics they hope to be ready for front if war with Spain breaks out. In New York Spanish cruiser Viscaya sailed from port after a friendly visit to the United States.
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Sacramento
Warren Post. G. A
Budd
Spain
New York
Vixcaya
United States
Havana
Secrecy Dropped as Navy Prepares for War Tasks
Washington dispatch reports the navy has formalized emergency preparations for possible war. Orders issued to move vessels, stock stores, repair cruisers, and test torpedo gear. Asiatic squadron en route to Hong Kong while San Francisco and gunboats may be recalled to head for La Guayra.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Navy Department
Roosevelt
Washington Foundry
New York Navy Yard
International Navigation
Columbia Steamship Company
Hed * Steamship Company
New York and Cuba Mall Steamship Company
Minfiexports
Columbia
Wuurih
Hoerreshoffa
Talhoe
Gwin
Trian
Department
Asiatic Squadron
Hong Kong
Philippines
San Franciacy
Banerett
Cincinnati
Castine
Barbagees
Brooklyn
Santa Laucta
F.C. Cooke
C. M. Chester
Uiese
la Guayra
Wilmington
Vicks
Ready to Move Troops Plant Steamship Lines Mobilizes
Tampa February 26 Officials deny publicly but locals say Plant System has prepared for troop and munitions transport to Havana on short notice. Ships ready for emergencies, plans to land troops within hours of arrival. Troops could move from Washington and New York to Tampa in 90 hours. preparations include arming Key West and Florida coast points and Mobile.
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Tampa
Fin
Ystem
Havana
Washington
New York
Key West
Florida
Moble
Regiment to Raise for Lee for War With Spain
A local note from Midnespera Kentucky February 3 calls ex Confederates to form a regiment to serve should war erupt with Spain. The organizer envisions a division led by General Fitzhugh Lee drawing recruits from southwest Virginia east Tennessee and Kentucky.
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Havana
Midnespera
Spain
Hae
Virginia
East Tennessee
Kentucky
Fitshueh Lee
Spanish cabinet approves navy funding despite tensions
Madrid reports cordial relations with the United States after a public incident. The cabinet considered the matter and approved an appropriation to develop the navy. The minister expressed regret over the passion in public opinion during the incident.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
Is She Lost Now Six Days Overdue In Storm L A Champagne
The French steamer La Champagne with 234 passengers and 175 crew is overdue in New York news reports say she has not been sighted for six days. Agent Mr Boytande expresses confidence in her identity and that she is in a difficult but not hopeless situation. Passenger lists and ship details are noted, with references to Captain Ninnes and the ship’s construction in France.
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New York
Tech
Ovenine
Boytande
Ninnes
Haxré
Ian Champagne
Shlob
Biss Auchtane
Birchem
Frresdard
Guisseppe Boul
See Brinkmit
Jrite Huter
George 8. Heasdhoon
Undats
Ree- Tenn
Dilseat Kavanger
Mies
Sina Hele
Roatan Tha Baby
Fe Sarin
Rhiiomene Louernst
Renberger Strim
Mr Lobrer
Migs J. We Miler
Afr
Niclotine
Mies Murphy
Mian Magee
Mixa Moser
Baron Lichet de Nitray
Marie Newichwand
la Champagnek Pasyenter
Bolt West
Nataire
Sof Steel
General Tranmeetinn Company
Et Naaule
France
Jeet
Eade
Iiceest
la Champagne
Incomplete Vessel Capacity Report For Ocean Freight
The document outlines loaded conditions with 43 feet 6 inches hold depth and mean draft, noting cargo capacity around 360 tons. It lists accommodations for 300 passengers and remarks on voyage time between Havre and New York averaging one week.
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LA Charmpasne
Havre
New York
St Marys Farmer Held in Whisky Charged Sale to Students
A St Marys area farmer Geo Homan is jailed by US Commissioner George W Clark for selling illegal whisky to college students. Prosecution alleges he supplied hard liquor to students regularly, citing a single half pint sale as the basis of the case. Patrick Nancy and another student reported to authorities seeking proof against Homan. He contends the half pint was part of a larger purchase for his ailing wife.
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St. Marys
Geo. Homan
United States
George W. Clark
Homan
Witsky
Nine Charred Bodies in Charleston Fire on Church Street
Nine people died in a February morning blaze at 1060 Church Street Charleston. Police and fire crews evacuated residents from lower floors as flames trapped occupants on the third floor. Officer Bagby recovered three charred bodies while the death toll included Mrs. Knickmeyer and eight children aged from one month to sixteen years, the Knickmeyer family wife of carpenter Theodore Knickmeyer.
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Charleston
S. C
Church Street
Caswell O'Neil
Ae Knickmeyer
Katie Knickmeyer
Lenora Knickmeyer
Francis Knickmeyer
Limie Knickmeyer
Mrs. Knickmeyer
Theodore E. Knickmeyer
Call For Women Federated Clubs Convention in Kansas City
A call is issued for a district convention of the Third Kansas district to organize a federation of women’s clubs. The meeting will be in Arkansas City on March 15 and 16, 1828. Mrs. Roy McClintock and other federation leaders are expected to attend and speak on topics of club life.
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Federated Clubs
Arkansas City
Kansas
Buohohh
Roy McClintock
Site Federation
So BR. Peters
Seventh District Federation
Willis Lord Moora
Noble Prentis
General Federation
Match Set For 15 Round Bout In Hot Springs
Kid McCoy, light heavyweight champion, and Nick Burley of California have been matched for a 15 round bout in Hot Springs Arkansas on March 3 with a purse of 2500. Weather notes indicate general fair weather with rain in extreme east, followed by northeast winds.
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Wcoy
Burley
Hot Springs
Ark
Kid Me Coy
Nick Burley
California
Chicago
A Float Mine Victory Alleged by Spanish Conspirators
A contemporary report claims a float mine was destroyed by Spanish conspirators, detailing alleged sabotage events and implicated parties. The piece emphasizes danger to maritime navigation and national security.
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The
Maine
Mapped details of the Maine disaster amid Havana harbor
From Washington reports the Globe Democrat cites extensive official and unofficial information on the Maine explosion. It describes buoy positions, the Abe Marie’s orientation, harbor geography, torpedo theories, and the mechanics of submerged explosives. Senator Proctor arrives in Havana as court inquiries near.
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St. Loum
Globe-Democrat Ba
Washington
Maine
Naval Court of Inquiry
Hevana Harbor
Department
Istest Unificial
Abe Marie
Navy
Barbor
Nol S Ne Diem Tance
Boute
Havana
Felt
Uttler
Uby
Anere Property
Gomme
Trouble at Home in Salamanca as 3000 Workmen March for Bread
In Salamanca Spain on February 26 about 3000 workers paraded the streets carrying banners shouting for work and bread. Houses were pelted with stones and the railway station was attacked as the protest intensified.
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Salamanca
Spain
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