War and Navy Officials Scramble Over Maine Inquiry News
Key West dispatch reports cabinet members expecting this week a court of inquiry report on the Maine explosion while war and navy departments rush preparations. Alger and Long allot funds, ordnance bureau expands, and militia armaments are under scrutiny amid ongoing defense measures.
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Alger
Long
War and Navy Departments
Ordnance Bureau
Lemly
Havana
Maine
War Department
New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Utah
Spanish Cabinet View on Cuba Elections and U S Influence
A statement attributed to Sagasta allied circles says Cuba elections should be as free as possible but insurgent activity will block voting. It notes U S naval presence near Cuba and war preparations could affect autonomy efforts and urges sincere U S friendship shown by acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sagasta
Senor Moret
Spain
Cuba
United States
Batteries From Fort Riley Sent To War Scene Via Rail
Colonel J C G Lee awards transportation contracts for three batteries from Fort Riley Kansas. Railroads begin moves at noon with one unit to Fortress Monroe passing Chicago tomorrow afternoon. Another travels to Fort Jackson New Orleans and the third to Savannah. Total contracts amount to six thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. C. G. Lee
Department of the Missouri
Fort Riley
Kan
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Fortress Monroe
Kansas
Fort Scott
Memphis
Fort Jackson
New Orleans
Savannah
South Carolina Cavalry Offer to Serve Ninety Months
Representative J. W. Stokes reports a letter from General Joseph Stoppelbein stating South Carolina volunteers are ready to defend the flag and could serve up to ninety months if needed. The House Naval Affairs Committee also agreed to five new dry docks at Portsmouth New Hampshire Boston League Island Algiers and Mare Island amid site debates.
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Washington
J. W. Stokes
South Carolina
Joseph Stoppelbein
South Carolina Cavalry
United States
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Portsmouth
N. H
Boston
League Island
Philadelphia
Algiers
New Orleans
Mare Island
San Francisco
Vienna Crusade Rumor Tied to European Ties and Spain
A London cable note to The Evening Post discusses Emperor Francis Joseph and a pro Spain crusade motive tied to Austrian archducal family links. It suggests Austria and Germany would avoid war with America over Spain, with religious ties fueling sympathy.
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New York
London
Evening Post
Vienna
Francis Joce
Spain
America
Secretary Long denies U S purchase of warship Aquidaban
In Washington on March 16 Secretary Long said the report that the United States planned to buy the warship Aquidaban was not correct. Brazil owns the vessel which has been nearly rebuilt in England.
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Washington
United States
Aquidaban
Long
Brazil
England
Desertions Hit U.S. Warships In Lisbon Dispatch
A Lisbon dispatch to The Imparcial reports many sailors deserted from United States warships while in Lisbon. The deserters are described as nearly all Spaniards, signaling a surprising wave of desertions during the visit.
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Madrid
Imparcial
Lisbon
United States
Return of Anita with Mrs Thurston’s body to Key West
The American yacht Anita arrived in Key West with the body of Mrs. Thurston wife of Senator Thurston and the congressional party returning from Cuba. She died in Matanzas from heart disease and had shown deep sympathy for suffering locals including a gaunt child, clutching an American flag to her chest since the voyage began.
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Key West
Fla
Anita
Matanzas
Bennett Declared Insane After Bank Swindle Arrest
Indianapolis March 16 Robert R Bennett declared insane after return from Chierzo where he was arrested last Saturday for swindling the First National Bank of that city out of 400 dollars on a raised check A prominent physician there says he is a victim of the cocaine habit and not responsible for his actions.
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Indianapolis
Robert R. Bennett
Chierzo
First National Bank
Lawyer Fred Day Injured in Cane Attack in LA
Fred Day a Council Bluffs lawyer lies in a Los Angeles receiving hospital in serious condition after a cane assault by Henry Metcalf a local capitalist.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Fred Day
Council Bluffs
Henry Metcalf
Early adjournment favored as Cuba question looms
Republican leaders push for an early adjournment with most appropriation bills sent to the senate. May 1 is eyed as the near end date while divisions persist among Democrats and some Republicans over staying to resolve Cuba. House members cite southern industry needs and national unity in stance.
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Senate
Cuba
Washington
House
Appropriations and
Navy
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Senate Debates National Quarantine System
Washington report notes Senate discussion on a national quarantine measure with little progress after extensive calendar work. West argues federal sovereignty, cites yellow fever episode to oppose state overreach while claiming equal protection against unfair city embargoes. House focuses on relief for Maine disaster heirs as post office appropriations loom.
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Senate
Washington
Fort Phil Kearney
United States Economic Company
Vest
Sewell
New Jersey
United States
West
Frances Willard remembered as a great reformer and orator
Obituary notes praise Frances Willard for her benevolence, leadership, and public speaking. Newspapers from Detroit Joliet Des Moines Buffalo Galesburg Kansas City and Philadelphia laud her as a humane organizer who dedicated her life to uplifting others and advancing women’s work.
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Miss Willard
Detroit Journal
Frances Fr. Willard
Buffalo Commercial
Galesburg
Ills
Republican Register
Frances Willard
United States
Kansas City Journal
Philadelphia Record
Gold Brick Victim Recalls Notorious Confidence Game
John Fisher of Canton Ohio paid 7000 for so called gold bricks sold by a trio led by John D Snearly alias John Graham. Snearly in custody in Lewiston after a habeas corpus fight. Fisher, a 70 year old coal mine owner, spent years pursuing justice and remains convinced one conspirator is Frank Smith.
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Chicago
John Fisher
Canton
John Graham
Fisher
John D. Snearly
Payne
Snearly
Lewiston
Fouts
Birmingham
Ala
Houston
Tex
Keokuk
Pinckneyville
Hls
Cairve
Ill
H. M. Chiperfield
Fulton County
Joseph Farley
John
Ed Rea
Frank Smith
United States
Rascal
Frank Fisher
Missouri
Frank
Orion
Chiperfield
John Henderson
Steve Pratt
John PD
John Bourland
Cairo
Richmond
Glasgow and Lytle Offer Cash Purchases on Classics
With every $5 cash purchase patents excepted Glasgow and Lytle will provide a volume of handy classics or a gilt top edition of Standard Authors. Each 25e purchase will be counted. Call and pet tickets at it City Bus Line Callup phone Noo 1 Hotel Allen and leave orders attended to by Frank Rogers.
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Glasgow & Lytle
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Karls Clover Root Tea and Shitot’s Vitalizer Advert
An old advertisement touts Karls Clover Root Tea for nervous relief and bowel regulation, claiming cures for constipation kidney and stomach issues. It also promotes Shitot’s Vitalizer as a remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion with claims of rapid relief and liver support. It lists Glasgow & Lytle as the sellers and urges not to be deceived.
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Mrs. & A. Sweet
Phartford
Conn
Glasgow & Lytle
Karl
Local Grocery Ad Notes Broad Price Cut Bargains
A vintage ad lists multiple brands with per sack or per pound pricing. Flour brands include Gold Coin and Minnesota Cream, World Fair superfine flour, Fancy Minnesota Burbank potatoes, and Dr Price baking powder. Groceries span sugar coffee mince fruit and canned goods with sale prices highlighted.
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Minnesota
Burbank
WE SAVE YOU MONEY On everything you buy
An advertising note promises savings on all purchases and invites shoppers to visit the store for lower prices and a welcoming greeting.
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Maine Court of Inquiry
Art
Court of Inquiry
Russell A. Alger
Chile
Argentine Republic
Weyler Party
Senor Polo de Bernabe
Mrs. Thurston
House of Representatives
Stevenson
Adiai Eb, Stevenson
Ilinois
Normandie Hotel
McKinley
House Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures
Treasury
Messrs. Bland
Maxwell, Ridgeley, Cooper and Cochran
Alice Belknap
Mareh
Barclay Henry
Buffalo News
Don Quixote
South America
Louisville Courier-Jorurnal
Mexico
Venezuela
Worcester
Sam
Briggs
Georgia
South
New England
Walker
Massachusetts
Republic
Frances E. Willard
Royal
Oya
Royal Baking Powder CO
Pearse
Mimi Sivass
Philadelphia Mint
THE
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
North Side Drug Store
Winerardut
Cardus
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. W. Smith
Camden
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National Bank
So. Young
WR. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
Cneh
Anderson
Asat
Cnah
Washington County Savings Bank
Hiynterest
Denke Big Distites
Joe Wek
Warn
Kaew
Week
Win Blin
Alt Wallace
Dos
Eph Keek Cot Keck
Robinson
Frank Stewart
J Tenderson
H. M. Eicher
Washington County
Savings Fianik
J. J. Kellogg
Pension
Treasury Departmenta
Office East Site Square
Chas. J. Wilson
Aptomnes-At-Law
Orrin
Alberson
Grovery
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
H. Sanford
Casey Bros
W. H. Butterfield
Crad’s
Towa
General County
Bell Soap Manufacturing CO
Wnat
Wabash Ave
C. Smith
Liriar
Zhu
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