England to Put Fleet at United States' War Time Aid
London March 1 in the House of Commons Hon Hubert Valentine Duinecabe asks if the government will place Britain’s fleet at the disposal of the United States to show English race interests are united worldwide. Reports say five carloads of war material were sent to Galveston and Cuba tensions rise as Cuba and Spain war talk continues.
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London
House of Commons
Hubert Valentine Duinecabe
Hiren Otter
Bill Curnin
United States
Monrot
Washington
Julian Pounesfute
United Biota
War clouds loom as Cuba and Maine inquiry prompted
Dated March 1 Watertown Massachusetts reports drumbeat of fear as Americans in Cuba are watched, Spaniards blamed for war talk, and consuls struggle with aid. In Washington March 10 officials say Maine court findings may come next week as Lieut Commander Matis may exit the panel.
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Havana
Maine
Col. Parker
Magar
Sail
Maine Court of Inquiry
Washington
Jary
Mane Court of
Fanuire
Cyntmander Matis
Fbr Ecnurt
The Oregon Moves South to San Francisco Harbor
The Oregon arrived this morning from Puget Sound and is anchored in San Francisco harbor. Olympia, on duty at the Asiatic Station, is ordered to Honolulu from the Orient and remain there until further orders. Baltimore will depart for the Asiatic station on April 1. Olympic and Baltimore will sail together for a brief period before continuing to the Asiatic station.
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Oregon
San Francisco
Fuget Sound
Olympia
Bas Wen
Honolulu
Orient
Department
Vesort
Hiawath
Baltimore
Howaii
Asiatic Station
Olympicic
Baltimore Wllte
Wirhat
Battleship Indiana Sailor Letter Describes War Duty
George Bostwick reports from Dry Tortugas that the Indiana keeps battle watches and guns trained for surprise attacks. Crew of about 40 is painted dark green from stem to stern, with extra battalions expected. daily reports of fatalities and a longing for a field with Spain underscore tense readiness.
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Detroit
Mica
Bostwick
George
Indiana
Homcheck
Spain
Victoria's compliments to the president over Cuba crisis
Washington dispatch reports Queen Victoria conveyed congratulations to President McKinley for pursuing a war-free course on the Cuban and Spanish situation. The British envoy noted sympathy with U S efforts to relieve suffering in Cuba and hoped the approach would avoid war. The message stressed avoiding confrontation in the issue.
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Washington
White House
Vict
Tullan Pauncetots
McKinley
United States
England US alliance discussed amid war strain
The piece argues that Britain and the United States share strong commercial ties heavy losses from a New York blockade would hurt British shipping and food supplies. It notes a possible alliance could form, given overlapping interests in China markets and manufacturing, as administration debates Britain's role. Major General Lee Radeekt touts rapid mobilization by the US Civil War era unit.
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Great Britain
United States
Syale
New York
England
China
Wrance
Rossii
Germany
New Minister Arrives in New York on Palace of Wales II
On bond the North German Lloyd steamer Palace Wi beth II arrived from Gibraltar bearing 48 Senor Luis Polo De Hernandez, Spanish minister to the United States, sent to succeed Senor Dupuy De Tome. Senor Berube answered questions. he refused to comment on political subjects and said he would likely go to Washington.
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York
Palace Wibeth II
Gibraltar
Senor
Luis Polo de Hernade
United States
Dupuy de Tome
Senur
Berube
Plessant
Luther
Washington
Yale Professor Hadley Addresses Cuban War Question
Yale professor Arthur Hadley spoke to his political economy class on the Cuba-Spain crisis. He critiqued Spain’s conduct, weighing Cuban independence, belligerency, and the Monroe doctrine while warning against sensational press bias and urging calm to avoid war.
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New Haveii
Coon
Arthur Hadley
United States
Spain
Hadley
Spith
Cuba
Werler
Dobe
Lee
Cleveland
Cretinuine
Alaine
Confederate States
Ireland
McKinley
Bismarck
War Time Reflection on Armenian Question and Peace
A wartime editorial notes that the Armenian question is not worth German blood and urges wise men to favor peace, considering the evils of war and the uncertain chance of aiding a people without independence.
Army to provide straight pull rifles for 500000 men
Washington reports the war department plans to secure a large supply of modern rifles to arm a force of 500000 in emergencies. Preference is shown for straight pull American made arms, with Krag-Jorgensen as a likely alternative, and powder and ammunition supply being prioritized.
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War Department
Congress
Defense Fund
Kieh
Department
United States
Evernment
Miles
Guiburity
Montgomery arrives in Havana to aid Maine inquiry
The Montgomery moors near the Maine wreck replacing the Fern under Commander Converse an explosives expert aiding the court of inquiry. Captains Sigsbee and Wainwright attend. divers and wreckers work while the Olivette notes small passenger traffic and unchanged mail.
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Montgomery
Coast Survey
Fern
Aber
Ommander
Maine
Sigshee
Jeutenant
Wainwright
Eusien Powellson
Vereck
Proctor
Lee
United States
Naval Movements in Southern Waters at Key West
March 10 The Mallory liner Neuces arrived with 6902 packages of provisions for starving Cubans and 82 cases of ammunition. She moored at the Government dock as cargo discharge began. Ammunition was transferred to the Marblehead for immediate use at the fortress. The dispatch boat Pern was expected from Heyane to load provisions for warships.
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Fis
Neuces
Marblehead
Pern
Heyane
Go-Between Collapse in Wire and Wire Rod Consolidation
Cleveland March 10 This week Trade Review reports management and manufacturers failed to agree on a wire and wire rod consolidation. Valuation gaps between eastern and western interests and banker hesitancy block a deal, with a possible partial amalgamation only around April 1. Market reacts lightly as talks fade and price targets wobble amid uncertain outcome.
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Tron ‘Trade Review
Soro
New York
Pittsburg
New Militia Law Aims to Modernize National Guard
Washington reports the militia bill to improve efficiency, repeal obsolete 1782 provisions, and shift to court martial for disobeying presidential calls. It also allows states to turn in unserviceable militia material at value. Separately, F R Sebree nominated as Democratic mayor candidate for Kansas City.
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House
Nations Guard
Oppose Free Homesteads Debate on Reservation Change
Washington March 10 The house devoted steels to routine business with the appropriation bill and Indian appropriation debate. Opposition to the senate free homestead change arose as conferees sought concurrence and four hours were spent on the issue. Secretary Bliss and committee leaders opposed the measure.
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Washington
House
Senate
Minn
Shernsip
Tailan
Secretary of the Interior
Alaska Post Office Inspector to Oversee Expansion
Washington reports a postoffice inspector designated by the Postmaster General will sail from Seattle on the Steamer Queen around May to Alaska. The inspector will travel via Skagway to assess needs, establish post offices, appoint clerks, and boost staff to handle the territory’s population surge. He plans to traverse the Copper River region and return via St Michael and Seattle.
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Gary We
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Seattle
Iuh
Spuikano
Lyan
Alestia
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Dawnon
Cierle Cliy
Copper River
Michael
Akon
Storm Disaster at Sea Destroys Mona and Amy Crew
A storm near Sidney sweeps the Mona inland and wrecks the brig Amy with the eight crew lost. A schooner, unnamed, foundered with six drowned. Hundreds witnessed the disaster but could not help. The steamer Mona had left Sidney only a day earlier.
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Mona
Sidney
Amy
Ame
Foreclosure Sale Of Land For Pacific Coast Roads
In Prescott Arizona Kurt M Snyder as master in chancery conducted a foreclosure sale of land for the Atlantic Pacific and Santa Fe Pacific and South California railways. Only two bids were received. Wilder bid the land at under a restriction price, and the land parcels were knocked down to him. The bidders stated plans to proceed to Los Angeles, with lands in California to be sold on Saturday.
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Landa Acres
Los Angeles
California
Senate panel backs revival of lieutenant general grade
March 10. The senate committee on military affairs recommended passage of a bill reviving the lieutenant general grade for the army. The measure would allow the president to nominate any officer to the rank, with Gen. Miles as the central interest. Also notes weather for Kansas with rain indicating Friday and a Havana party for the Anita yacht trip.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs Today
Miles
Leedy Attacks Supreme Court on Nebraska Rate Case
Leedy questions the U S Supreme Court decision on the Nebraska maximum rate law calling it usurpation. Governor Joby W Lends prepared a response as the court ruling was announced, and Leedy alleges bias and corruption in the judiciary while defending state authority and Fourteenth Amendment implications for corporations.
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United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
Associated Press
Supreme Court of the United States
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Associated
Mune
Bergen
Skearmoi
Uetice Harlan
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Uell
Federal Judicial Bench
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