Maine Powder Cans Intact in Maine Ves sel Explosion Report
Havana dispatches from Feb twenty three report fresh indications that the Maine disaster did not stem from a magazine burst. Officials caution that findings by the naval inquiry may be delayed while Spain’s role remains uncertain. Powder can evidence is cited to support treachery as a possible cause, with public sentiment feared to surge if a submarine mine is proven.
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Senate Bill to Add Two Artillery Regiments to Army
Washington dispatch reports the Senate approved a measure to add two artillery regiments to the Army. The article notes military planning for coast defense and mentions movement orders for Castine Cincinnati and Terror readiness while denying sensational rumors from officials.
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Butter Makers In Session At National Convention
Secretary J E Wissley reports the National Creamery Butter Makers Association in good condition as delegates from Boston New York Philadelphia and Kansas City attend. A 12 car special train arrived from the east with 400 delegates parading on arrival. Evening session featured papers by J C Lombard Rev Lambley and Prof Clinton D Smith with Smith's talk illustrated by stereoptical views. An exhibit of dairy machinery accompanies the gathering.
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Neb
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Clinton D. Smith
Michigan
Smith
Monitors Repair and Vessels Sail Pending
The Terror finished repairs and will sail for New York today while Foote Winslow and Puritan near completion at the dry dock. Machias may receive more men. yard manpower could double by March 1. Burlington hosts a seven day carnival netting over 1500 dollars for the local baseball team. Governor Stephens appoints Marshall to the supreme bench after McFarland's death. China secures a 80 million dollar loan from London and a German bank. Captain Alfred Muhan spoke at New Jersey Cincinnati Society banquet. Virginia bankers adopt the Indianapolis monetary plan with only two votes against.
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Norrork
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Winslow
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Bryan to Speak In Detroit Banquet Address Planned
William Jennings Bryan has wired acceptance to address the Mohawk Silver club at its annual banquet on April 4. A heavy snowstorm disrupts railway traffic across Mexico for three days, causing demoralization of transportation nationwide.
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Johnson's Electrifying Speech in Congress Sparks Outcry
Washington notes on February 38 record Rep. Johnson of Indiana delivering a forceful denunciation of U S colonization plans and the Hawaiian monarchy while the House applauded. The day featured political speeches, a populist quip exchange, and debate over sundry civil bill amendments as Congress observed Washington’s birthday.
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Paris
Central Coal and Coke company forms in Ohio
The Ohio coal trust is perfected under state law as Central Coal and Coke company with headquarters in Columbus. Capital stock listed at 200000, road capitalization unknown, prices likely to rise following miners strike talks. The strike, decided by the Pennsylvania Miners' association, may affect 50000 miners across Ohio West Virginia Maryland and the Atlantic seaboard districts. Several outside companies have been offered terms to join the trust but deem them insufficient.
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Russia Refuses Withdrawal at Port Arthur
The Pekin correspondent of The Times notes Japan presses China for Russia to withdraw from Port Arthur in spring. China seeks assurance via M Yang Yu in St. Petersburg. Rossi replies ships stay longer, opposing withdrawal as harmful to both China and Corea. Indication Russia aims to hold Port Arthur permanently. Thres Workman Milled. Three Italian quarry workers killed in Philadelphia due to a dynamite blast at 56th and Vine Streets.
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W. J. Mullen
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Missouri bonds called for redemption in New York
Jefferson City February 23 state board of fund commissioners ordered redemption of 1¢ bonds of Missouri totaling 200000 on March 15 at the American Exchange National Bank of New York. Gov Stephens predicted 600000 more bonds would be called before 1899. General Gordon ill in Port Huron after telegram. Ambassador White's birthday reception in Benn attended by about 800 American residents.
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Judge Hughes Resigns After Long Federal Service
Norfotk Virginia February 23 Judge Robert Hughes of the federal court for the eastern district, appointed by President Grant in 1874, has forwarded his resignation to President McKinley.
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Telegraphic Briefs from Sioux City and National Notes
Fully one fourth of Sioux City population suffers la grippe while other items note severe gas shortages. Santa Fe rail rate changes 31 cents per 100 pounds on salt from Santa Fe to Galveston LaPorte and Houston lines. Dayton trapshoot results: Heikes 91 Budd 82. Indiana restricts Texas cattle shipping with 90 day quarantine. US railroad earnings show increases in February and year to date. Marriage of Marion Hansen to Ignatius Donnelly at Minneapolis. Western railroads set round trip rates for various meetings across multiple cities.
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Mirv
Knights of Pythias
J. Paul
Amnual
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Cedar Rapids
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Postmaster Negro Burned Out in South Carolina
A white mob in Lake City Williamsburg county South Carolina burned out the post office and home of Baker the black postmaster killed him and a baby and maimed his wife and three daughters. Fire destroyed all mail and seven people were injured while a coroner's jury investigated amid widespread indignation.
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Profs Endorse German Farm Fruit Policy Debate
Profs Osborn Budd and Curtiss of Iowa State College argue the German government’s discrimination against American fruits over the San Jose scale is unjust. Secretary Wilson’s former leadership at the college gives their views broader interest. Woodford to Banquet Spanish premier Sugasta and cabinet members in Maprio. Defaulter Lee McFarland sentenced to five years in a West Virginia penitentiary for a $48,000 bank default in Parner spura.
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Senor Polo Y Bernabe
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W. Va
Lee B. McFarland
Second National Bank
Jackson
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