Wreck of the Maine Salvage Delayed by Poor Tools
Havana February 26 wreck salvage progress is slow as divers struggle with inadequate equipment. Alfonso moves to free space for the warship Vizcaya, expected to arrive within a day or two, while recovery of bodies remains uncertain and the court of inquiry continues.
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Havana
Hutt
Beine
Simpeon
Te Company
Pew
Key West
Pia
Mascotte
Tampa
Everett
John Hagerty
Merritt & Chapman Wrecking Company
Maine
Carlos Yenaga
United States Cosular
Trinidad de Cuba
Allo
New York
Trinidad
Lee
Yanaga
Cube
Available Military Forces and Citizen Soldiers
Government returns show the United States militia strength and available military service. The figures cover states and territories with total numbers for officers, noncommissioned ranks, and privates. Details break down into general staff, regiments, and other units, illustrating potential wartime manpower.
Delegation Looks to 37 Torpedo Boats For Naval Militia
A Washington visit by the naval militia association outlines plans to back Barker bill proposing 37 torpedo boats to bolster U S naval strength. Boats of about 104 feet displacement, 12 knots, and armed, would cost up to 1.5 million dollars with five on the Pacific Coast and stations at major ports.
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Seaboard States
Washington
Naval Militia Association of the
United States
Navy Department
Capitol
Naval
Hoosevelt
Pacific
Waterwitch Maine precedent cited in US response to foreign outrages
The article reviews historical precedents for US punitive actions short of war. It covers the Waterwitch incident with Paraguay, the Chesapeake Leopard clash with Britain, and later cases in Japan Java and other foreign disputes. It notes demands for indemnity, apologies, and forceful responses, highlighting how diplomacy and limited force shaped early American foreign policy.
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Washington
Maine
United States
Clyers
Paraguay
Lopes
Trhope
Congress
South American
Asmelon
Republic
American Congress
Chesapeake
Madison
Ameren
London
Creytown
Japan
Java
Secretary of the Navy
Dermoor
Kino Chay
China
New Orleans
Flock Springs
Turkey
Spale
Riz
Délendo
Buchanan
Mexico
Signs of Failing Vision Reported by Local Optician
An old notice urges consulting optician C.H. Morrigen at 46 Kansas Avenue for eye troubles. It describes symptoms such as eyes watering, aching, or objects swimming, and offers a free eye examination with no poisonous drugs used. Testimonials may be provided upon request.
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American Mutual Life Association
Topeka
Kansas
Jackson Street
Topeke
Kansan
Hiram Landrus
C.H. Morrigen
Kansas Avenue
Navy militia to be manned by skeleton crews
The document outlines plans to have naval militia maintained by skeleton crews from the United States Navy establishment ready for the full complement of officers and men to be called out when needed. It also urges broader appropriations to supply uniforms and camp equipment to the naval militia.
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United States Navy
Bodies cannot be moved for five years under Spanish law
Washington reports that relatives of Maine disaster victims cannot have bodies exhumed or removed while buried. The Spanish law bars exhumation for five years after burial due to fears of contagion. Some private requests have faced this obstacle, and officials cite the restriction amid submarine mine discussion.
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Havana
Maine
Senor du Bose
Washington
Associated Press
Spain
United States
Ole Stack
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cure Claims Widespread Relief
A Missouri man reports his wife, long bedridden with inflammatory rheumatism despite eight physicians, recovered in three days after using a “Mystic Cure for Rheumatism.” Sold by Swift & Holliday, Kansas Avenue. An advertisement extols Cascarets and De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve for cleansing and healing the body and skin ailments.
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Morton L Id
Lehanom
Ind
B. W. Pursell
Knntersville
de Witt
G. W. Stansfeld
Kansas Avenue
War Plans to Attack Havana and Cuba Soon
Washington February 26 The article outlines a predicted short war with Spain ending in the occupation of Cuba and possibly Puerto Rico. It notes the mobilization of up to 100000 troops from regulars and National Guard, the focus on coastal fortifications, and the need for coal and money. It discusses tax increases and borrowing to fund war, with Treasury holdings and gold reserves cited and the likelihood of internal revenue measures and stamp taxes to finance operations.
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Vizcaya
New York
United States
Spain
Great Britain
Atlantic
Havana
Key West
Windward
Cuba
Rico
War Department
Regular Army
National Guard
New Orleans
Mobile
Coset
Court of Inquiry
Bat
Congress
Debc
Simone
Indeee & Rich
Treasury Department
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Waauietog
Stumler
Amstal
Ned Offivere
Rene Rake
Csai Paatnstincients
Semelette Ae
Linear
Ceearee
Feral
Spe
Boeth
Mney
Caroline
Wisconsin
Lowe
Bradfeld Regulator Co
Atlsats
Ie Is
NationAl Forestry Congress
Her
Nersanles
Poto
de Bernase
de Lome
Eading
Ohio
More Castle
Clarinnath
Santermoreusnnetl
Board of
Maine Tt
Ae Eye
Nays Department
Geo W. Stansfield
Kaness Avenue
Brassists
Kan
Emily Ford
Midora
Hardin Co
Gure
P.G. Essex
Golden City, Mo
Frances” E.williaro
DU Bosc
Cascarets
Its Or
Humphreys ‘Medicine Company
Porto Rico
Washington, D. C
Army
Navy
Dave
Ayers
Saraaparina Wan Che
Omy
Howe
Taden
Karden
Education
Munyon
Uile
John Dudley
Tor
Ely
Uml
Ely Uruthers
Warten St
Tent & Awning Co
Ava
Klauer
Iso
Ustetters
Withams
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