Navy Yard Boosts Output as Rapid Fire Guns Arrive
New York dispatch reports Brocklyn navy yard boosting machinists and painters to ready the Dot Bata and other ships within two weeks. New rapid fire Colt weapons, 6 millimeter, tested and slated for torpedo boat defense, arrive for deployment as ammo and supplies move toward Key West and League Island yards.
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Arsenals to Reduce Workforce to Speed Projects
An Italian order directs Var Lone arsenals and armories under government control to cut the workforce to the fullest practicable extent to hurry existing projects. Luke Wine and Green, with government ordnance contracts, urge night and day work to finish current tasks and prepare for increased orders. Extra ammunition orders have been placed with Union Metallic Cartridge Company.
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New York and Forts to Lead Future Armament Network
The War Department moves to supply large arms and equipment, designating Fort McHenry Baltimore as a new artillery headquarters and preserving Fort Slocum for another unit. Gen Greely gains authority to bypass ordinary procurement for rapid coastal telegraph links, citing urgent communications needs between forts and the capital. Lt Stone of Carnegie meets Navy officials on naval work.
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Anxiety Over US Spain Ties Triggers Madrid Market Collapse
Madrid reports panic as fears over U S Spain relations spark a selling wave. All securities dive with exterior and interior debt down about one percent. Treasury bonds fall to 2 percent. Cuban bonds drop three percent. Spain’sRack and tobacco shares plunge, foreign exchanges surge, Paris and London quotes widen. Newspapers urge government to declare true Cuba conditions and relations to halt the panic.
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Two Vessels Floated for National Defense and Key Tugs Ready
At Philadelphia March 11 officers and men of the Katahdin and Miantonomah were mustered off and placed in commission. Captains Mortimer L. Johnson and George E. F. Wilde command. Ammunition will be loaded soon. ships await sailing. The navy yard’s busiest day with added Cramps crews. The cruiser Columbia being painted and the Minneapolis nearly ready for sea. Government Samoset tug delivered to Key West. a powerful government tug ready for sea.
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Miitonomah
Mortimer L. Johnson
George E. F. Wilde
Navy Yard
Columbia
Minnepolis
Onders Haveeen
Samoset
Captain Sampson Ill. Wreck Recovery Update
Havana reports Captain Sampson exposed to the sun aboard the wreck, slightly indisposed but no serious danger seen by the Montgomery’s doctor. Spanish divers observed by the American court of inquiry, wheel work slow, hopes of more bodies from upper debris if barge clears it. Chaplain Chadwick identifies two buried at Colon Cemetery in enlistment papers, same day as Gordon and Johnson. Officers and men of the Montgomery denied shore leave, drill and exercises continue, ceremony planned for General Bianco, Spanish court of inquiry to publish decisions. Arsenal at Watertown, Mass., begins work on our own mortars.
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Arminitan Court of Inquiry
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Gordon
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Spanish Court of Inquiry
Arsenal expands into gun manufacture at Watertown
The United States arsenal long dedicated to carriages and seacoast projectiles begins forging guns. Work started yesterday on a three and six tenths inch breech loading field mortar, with its carriage produced at the arsenal. The move follows ordnance department findings that government pays too much for mortars from private shops.
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Ordnance Department
Washington
33000 Marine Engineers Offer Services to McKinley
The Herald reports George Abler, head of the Marine Engineers Benevolent Association, will present 33000 engineers to President McKinley in case of war. Only American citizens are members. Circul ars were sent after the Maine affair. New York City Local No 23 led with 1206 members ready to enlist. President Uhter noted most associations responded, with a few distant places like Portland, Oregon, still outstanding.
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the Herald
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Uhter
Portland
Oregon
Special Coal Trains Rushed to Key West by Government Order
Cleveland, March 11. Kirk Woods & Co have contracted with government officials to move 250000 tons of coal to Key West. Officials ordered swift delivery with a large bonus for early completion. Special rail arrangements will speed coal with trains avoiding intermediate stops to unload.
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Cleveland
Kirk, Woods & Co
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Ballast Crew Leaves After Finishing Track Work
Rock Island gumbo crew completed ballast on the Rock Island line from Ridyard to Perth and departed for Davenport with their steam shovel and equipment. The section reported as one of the poorest on the Rock Island route has improved, but Perth to Caldwell still requires ballast, to be supplied in due course.
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Tug Edith Howe Turned Out of Cramp's Shipyard
The coal laden Edith Howe bought from Dempsey Son Co by the government was removed from Cramp's yard after sheeting with iron plates. She will carry about 400 tons of coal to Key West and be held in readiness for an emergency. Reinforcements have sailed from Santander for Cuba. The Nashville sailed from Key West for Tortugas with 180 ogres of oil for the fleet. Senator Chandler introduced a bill for remission of war duties on imports.
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Cramp's
Philadelphia
Dempsey, Son & Co
Cramp
Key West
Howe
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Social Scene
Topeka society circles feature a lively December style of events at Hudson's hall and private homes. The Bachelor club closed a long series with a Thursday soirSee, with many couples listed among attendees from Topeka and Kansas City. The Fin de Siecle and Spalding clubs hosted gatherings, prize wins, and upcoming meetings, while notes recount visitors, births, anniversaries, and social invitations across prominent local families and organizations.
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Steinbers
Wim. Hall
Morris Schregel
Ford Driesbach
C. J. Rale
Stella Smith
Kittie Ragland
Ethel Hawes
Cora Shellabarger
May Downing
Lula McMahan
Laura Fordyce
Eds Smythe
Olivia Var Tassel
Pauline Maier
Linu Filley
Alice ‘True
Pearl Weber
Theresa Smith
Helen Hatterly
Lillian Hatfield
Loutemith
Katherine Ernich
Greer Norris
Mary Wilson
Mind Mahoney
Gussie Pliley
Vera Hitt
Minnie Carr
Nellie Nevils
Lena Shelden
Beulah Parker
Ines Montgomery
Lena Hord
May de Clereque
Emma Whitmer
Adah Conkie
Aussie Hitt
Clara Smith
Alma Menard
Bertie Hitt
Weather Hayes
Ethel Smith
Adah Smith
Kansas City
W. L. Kerr
James Clarke
Harry Goodrich
del Parker
W. AL Cleuser
Chariie Schilling
FO. Burkett
John Green
George McCay
Frank Huron
Ed Arnold
Owen Smith
C. c. Clauay
W.S. Alvord
Cephas Wingett
Arthur Hudson
H. H. Harris
C. Lawrence
C. A. Hoge
Frank Paxton
F. A. Stickel
al Wick
L. W. Hitt
J. J. Clauser
Spring Suit Blowout Offer For All Wool Garb
If you cannot afford 30 or 40 for a spring suit visit this shop and I will tailor a substantial all wool suit for 12 to 15 dollars. The offer targets budget buyers seeking value in durable garments.
Ward Line Steamer Requisitioned by the Government
Reported rumors say the mail steamer Yumuri of the Ward Line is under heavy repairs and possible conversion into an armored cruiser. An army of men labors aboard since arrival, insides torn out, with no strangers allowed on board.
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Menve
Market Report From Chicago March 1 Wheat Corn and More
Associated Press report for the State Journal summarizes open, bid and trade dynamics on March 1 showing mixed wheat prices with July strength waning under large contract stocks, firm corn early then weakness as broader markets sag, and modest hog slaughter receipts amid light cash offerings.
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