Army Reorganization Aims For War Footing Rise
Washington March 22 reports the war department’s plan to place the army on war footing, proposing 763 new officers and 104000 men while expanding from three to four battalions. The measure, favoring peace time growth yet ready for war, includes officer increases, mounted captains, and new support units, with costs estimated around 550 million dollars.
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War Department
Noune
Senate
White House
Generil Mites
Corbin
Erin
Perisuhel
Ifunrey
Rene Tibor
Reent
Giberey
Absy
TSS
Me Parker
Cortin
Alger
Aler Eis
National Guard
Chine
Eystein
Syston
Germany
Fragmentary note on ships and possession by government
The document fragment discusses ownership of vessels by the United States and mentions Spain, Argentina, and the San Martino. It asserts that airdrafts or war ships cannot be secured and predicts limited chances for changes of possession as the ships pass through various hands.
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Eral O' Higginia
United States
Spain
San Martino
Broken Promise Bond Of Bruun County Farm Dispute
Alfred Bond, a Bruun county farmer, sues James Bond for a 33,000 farm claim alleging a 12 year farmhand arrangement with a promise of deed upon marriage. The elder Bond allegedly reneged after years, leading to a lawsuit carried to the supreme court from a district court ruling in favor of the younger Bond.
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Alfred Bond
Bruun
Supreme Court
James Bond
Condos
Conway
Hettle Gown
Lawt
Ism
Brett County
James Hand
Euch
General Greely Inspects Fortifications for Harbor Telephone
Gen A W Greely, head of the government signal service, visits Boston to study harbor fortifications for a possible cable telephone system. Lt Sewall explains fortifications and mine locations at Fort Warren and Long Island while Batters G Second Artillery prepares to move. A naval recruiting station opens at Gloucester with officers from the recruiting ship Navy Yard in charge.
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Boston
A. W. Greek
Lee
Lieut
Sewall
Greely
Fort Warren
Newport
Long Island
Gloucester
Navy Yard
Klondike Gold Fever Ends In Purported Miracle Cure
Abe Boyle, a Klondike prospector from Alaska in 1899, suffered extreme flour gold in his skin after immersion in freezing waters. Doctors used mercury and Turkish baths to draw out the gold through pores, yielding about 270 dollars in value. He recovered physically though his mind remained tenuous, and authorities believed his reason would return.
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St. Joseph
Woodson
State Lunatic Aaylam
Abe Boyle
Alaska
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Ocean
Continental Divide
St. Boyle
Yukon
States
Lander
Wyo
Boyles
M.A. Grom
Kexstore
Hevle
Meena
Boxte
Money interests prevent war with Spain says Simpson
Kansas Populist leader Jerry Simpson discusses U S Cuba policy in Washington saying he believes the Cuban question is decided by moneyed interests and bondholders. He asserts McKinley’s victory was funded by large contributions and that Spain would not be drawn into war due to bond payments.
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Washington, D. C
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Spain
McKinley
Cuba
Mobilization of French Fleet Hinted Linked to Cuban Issue
The St James Gazette speculates that France may mobilize its fleet in connection with the Cuban matter. It notes potential broad implications if Spain and the United States clash, suggesting France could be drawn into the dispute and influence major outcomes.
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Tenion
St. James Gazette
Spain
O'Higgins Not Sold to Any Other Buyer
Washington March 21 The government has made no further purchases of warships but negotiations in that line remain active. The report notes no decisive sale or transfer has occurred and emphasizes continuing caution in armament dealings amid ongoing talks about battleship procurement.
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Washington
Embl
Dried Fruit Trade Growth Amid California Exports
San Francisco reports brisk dried fruit trade with prunes and raisins driving growth. California growers push European markets while shipments to France expand. Advices from Las Animas note June to December exports, including 5.6 million pounds of prunes and significant cured fruits and raisins, signaling a strong export season.
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San Francisco
California
France
Dian
Las Aruretes
Tor Éien
Acarenato
Forglen Saupe
Pierce Receives Permit Despite Protest in Rossville
Pierce secured a permit from Probate Judge Delman in Rossville after a protest claimed insufficient bona fide property owners on the petition. The court ruled the protest unfounded, noting 25 signers owned property in Tuiseville and permitted issuance. A brief ad for Bromo Quinine and a testimonial from H Greer of Dundee referenced slight unrelated local notices.
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Pierce
Bell Wquor
Rossville
Proma
Dolman
Delrig
Bona Ode
Tuiseville
Delman
Controversy Over Quo Vadis in Brooklyn Court
In Brooklyn a surge of debate centers on whether the forbidden passages in Quo Vadis by Sienkiewicz render it immoral as the New York Supreme Court weighs habeas corpus proceedings. The Teese family case reveals a club reading Quo Vadis and links to Rev. Isaac Newton Phelps with Mrs Teese. The referee concludes no marital breach. the minister’s kiss deemed discreet, not adultery. The piece also notes a theater preview The Gay Matinee Girl and a product ad for Pain Balm.
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New York
Supreme Court of
Brooklyn
Sienkiewics
William Dwight Teese
Marguerite Cooper Tess
Teene
Isaac Newton Phelps
Episcopal Church
Babylon
Reserve Jenks
Teenes
Reading Club
Teese
Ford
Tnk
Stenkiewicz
Trese
Phelps
Theaprame Court
A Blooming Fiesta In San Jose Moved To Next Spring
A San Jose committee meeting decided to invite visitors for a bud and blossom carnival, postponed to next spring due to heavy blooming orchards and early prune buds. Excursion trains will start March 26 from San Francisco and other points, with thousands expected.
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San Jose
San Francisco
Inventor Szczepanik Predicts Fernseher Will Supersede Telegraph
Vienna correspondent reports Herr Szczepanik, inventor of the Fernseher, claims the apparatus will reproduce manuscripts instantly and print them on photographic plates at any distance. He envisions a newspaper in Vienna being reproduced in New York the next moment, and predicts this and telephones will replace current systems.
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Fernseher
Londin
Vienna
Daily News
Herr Szczepanik
New York
Teihis
War Monster The Holland Shows Speed on Trial
New York reports the Holland submarine made a trip from Perth Amboy testing 35 foot depth with good speed and control. After surfacing it grounded in mud and was towed free. A deeper-water trial is planned later this week with potential long submerged runs and electric propulsion tests before aiming at Washington for further testing.
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New York
Perth Amboy
N. J
Mer
EL i. Frost
Washington
Christian Science Hearing electrifies New York Senate
Albany March 2 Senator Henry J. Coggeshall of Oneida led an enthusiastic display as about 50 women packed the senate chamber during a public health committee hearing on a bill to bar unlicensed practice of medicine. Supporters praised Christian Science healers while opponents and witnesses spoke.
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Henry L. Call
New York Senate
Albany
Henry J. Coggeshall
Oneida County
Senate
Cosge
Alfeny
Christian Setenst
PC. ‘Tallmann
Brooklyn
Henry L.call
New ‘York
Q. D. Cochran
Mark
L. Hubbell
Henry W. Botts
Buffalo Cod
Laure Lathrop
McMillan
Buffato
Stere Y
Carter
Judes Hateh
Corgeshell
Tit Be
Pr. Brush
Dr. Brush
Senator Coegeshall
Senator Coggeshall
Coxtennall
New York
American Steel and Wire Company Incorporation Announced
Springfield HL March 21 The American steel and wire company granted incorporation papers by the secretary of state. Headquarters in Chicago. Capital stock 12 000 000 with half preferred and half common. Incorporators: John W Gates Isaac L Ellwood Elbert B Gary. Granville W Smith of the Catholic church dies in Louisville.
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Springfield
American Steel and Wire Company
Wodas
Chicago
John W. Gates
Isaac L. Ellwood
Elbert B. Gary
Warners Safe Cure Promoted for Kidney Disease
A promotional text asserts Warners Safe Cure can cure Brights disease or kidney trouble, claiming early symptoms warn of imminent danger. It urges readers to seek treatment promptly to avoid suffering or death, touting the remedy as a breakthrough endorsed by scientists.
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Profeemir
Fey Reid
Womert
Nis
Woleorand i
Warners
St Sn
Bright
British Generals Discuss Alliances and Maine Crisis in Boston
British General Montgomery Moore in Boston comments on Anglo American ties noting public history biases and pride in colonial origins. He rejects war over the Maine incident, hints at Spain's involvement only if its agents are implicated, and mentions cautious reparations. Also advertises Santa Fe route to California with westbound Sunday schedule.
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Boston
Montgomery Moore
Halifax
N. S
North America
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Great Britain
Calforniap
Santa Fe
Topeka
Los Angeles
California
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