Resolution on Cuba and the Terror Monitor in Havana Harbor
In Washington on February 23 Senator Aller of Nebraska offered a five member committee resolution seeking investigation of concentration policy and reconcentrations and steps to free Cuba from Spain. Senator Morgan of Alabama opposed, calling it tantamount to a declaration of war. The Monitor Terror at Norfolk yard stands ready to depart on a moment's notice to Havana Harbor.
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Washington
Terror
Norfolk Navy Yard
Havana Harbor
Senate
Aller
Nebraska
Cuba
Spain
Morgen
Alabama
Doubts Stir Over Maine Explosion Cause
Havana reports suggest both accidental and intentional theories about the Maine disaster. Eyewitness anecdotes include Spanish arrivals warning of danger near the wharf and remarks from Santos Guzman. Pieces of cement poured from the ship’s bottom raise questions about internal detonation. A French denial tempers war talk between the United States and Spain.
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United States
Spain
France
America
Columbus
Washington
Layfette
Wrecking Tug Right Arm Arrives for Maine Raise
Havana harbor reports show the wrecking tug Right Arm with equipment and two divers sent at once after secretary Long urged immediate action. Aboard, divers are guarded as a board of inquiry plans to interview survivors and assess the situation surrounding the Maine.
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Right Arm
Havana Harbor
Havana
Long
Havana Bharbor
Maine
Board of Inquiry
Maini
Suspicious of the Vizcaya Escort in American Waters
Norfolk Va February 23 terror ordered to hasten work and escort the Vizcaya while in American waters. The monitor Terror will proceed to New York if the Vizcaya is there at that time. If Vizcaya has left New York harbor, Terror will await Hampton Roads arrival and likely proceed with Vizcaya direct from New York.
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Terror
Havana Harbor
American
Norfolk
Vizcaya
Ameri
New York
New York Harbor
Hampton Roads
Maine Steamer Maine Wreck Death Toll Feared
Havana February 23 reports say divers expect multiple bodies to be recovered from the forward section of the Maine, with a large portion believed to be deceased as rescue workers struggle and search.
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Maine
Havana
Maine ship tragedy prompts three day public mourning
Military commander of Guana bacoa ordered suspension of public festivities for three days to honor the dead from the Maine incident. Many firemen reportedly mutilated in the struggle for life as divers describe the scene as frightful.
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Guanabacoa
Maine
Union and Confederate Veterans Offer War Service in West Virginia
Charleston February 23 The Uniform Bank of Knights of Pythias of West Virginia has tendered its services to President McKinley in case of war with Spain. Governor Atkinson has received hundreds of letters from Union and Confederate Veterans offering to raise companies or serve in any capacity if needed.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Uniform Bank of Knights of Pythias
McKinley
Spain
Atkinson
Hanged effigy targets De Lome in Yonkers
A stuffed figure representing a Spanish official was hanged from a telegraph pole on Ashburton Avenue Yonkers February 23. The dummy wore bindings and a card reading De Lome was attached and cut down by police in front of a large crowd, who trampled it.
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Yonkers
Ashburton Avenue
de Lome
Rumor Of General Lee Leaving Havana Reported
A Tampa report on February 23 says General Fitz Hugh Lee was thought to be en route to Port Tampa aboard the torpedo boat Cushing and to travel on a special train but railroad officials deny any instructions and the report cannot be verified.
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Tampa
Fla
Fitz Hugh Lee
Port Tampa
Cushing
Report of Vizcaya Officer Rescue Loss in Tug Collision
New York reports the tug E. S Atwood struck a small boat in the upper bay carrying Commander Eulate of the Vizcaya and his party. The boat was split in two and some crew are believed drowned. Paris denies a war understanding with Spain as rumor circulates.
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Vizcaya
New York
Atwood
Eulate
Spain
Paris
M. Hanotaux
America
Sagasta Declares Maine Disaster Accident Cause
Madrid February 238 Senor Sagasta the Premier says diver reports, now confirmed, prove the Maine disaster was an accident.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
British Ship Asia Missing After Storm Near Nantucket
The British ship Asia, Captain Dakin, from Manila for Vineyard Haven, is believed wrecked on Nantucket Shoals in the recent storm. The entire crew of about twenty is presumed lost. A man and a girl were recovered from a floating hull near Handkerchief Light Ship by tug McCaulley this afternoon.
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
Dakin
Manilla
Nantucket Shoals
Three Die in Fire at Rama Township Home
Orillia Ont February 23 three members of James Arthur Rama Township settler family died in a house fire. Mrs Arthur and two sons aged 9 and 16 perished while trying to rescue the younger boy. Agnes mother and 18 year old daughter survived with serious burns to the father.
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Orillia
Ont
James Arthur
Rama Township
Scurvy Stricken Miners Reported in Dawson
Scurry has developed among miners with seventeen cases in the public hospital and an estimated twelve to fifteen cases in private cabins, totaling about thirty cases. Precautionary measures are being taken to prevent spread.
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Dawson
Victoria
B.C
Guard Fatally Stabbed by Prisoner in Canon City
Frank McPherson a guard at the penitentiary was fatally stabbed by prisoner Charles Reynolds convicted of burglary Reynolds had refused orders after being reported by the guard and the incident occurred in Canon City Colorado on February 23.
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Maine
Canon City
Col
Frank McPherson
Penitentiary
Charles Reynolds
Reynolds
Hood and Hoods Sarsaparilla Cure Ad
A.J StavTer of Poca West Virginia recalls his two year old son developing ear eruptions later deemed scrofula. After taking Hood's Sarsaparilla the boy is cured with no eruptions remaining. Also advertises Hoop's Pints for liver ills mail order 25 cents from Hood and Co Lowell MA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
A.J StavTer
Poca, W. Va
I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mass
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Wife's Severe Illness
James Jones of Jones & Son Cowden Illinois recounts how his wife suffered La Grippe that worsened into Hasty Consumption. After receiving Dr Kings New Discovery she improved from the first dose and fully recovered, with six dollar bottles cited as effective. A free trial is offered at H N Whites Drug Store.
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James Jones
Jones & Son
Cowden, Lil
Dr. King
Cowden
Pana
H.N. White
Every Lady in Town urged to try Samuels high grade teas and coffees
Town readers are invited to sample Samuels premium teas and coffees as part of a local promotional push. The notice appeals to ladies across the community to visit shops and experience the product line.
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Samuels
Ailim
Happenings of a Day: Mixed World News and Local Events
The Senate passed a bill to add two artillery regiments to the army. Big Run Pennsylvania faced a $12,000 fire destroying many businesses. Canadian rail traffic suffers from heavy snow. Mardi Gras in New Orleans met its usual brilliant standard. French Foreign Office denies invasions of Sokoto by French troops. Illinois miners meet in Springfield with little business. Ignatius Donnelly marries Marion Hansen in Minneapolis. Maine wrecking firms to receive a $100,000 bonus to raise the ship back to New York. A Chinese loan of 80,009,000 is made via Berlin and a London bank. New port customs to be pledged as security. Canning from Brazil delivers 85,775 sacks of coffee, the largest NY cargo to date. Johnson of Indiana attacks Hawaiian annexation in House remarks. A bomb explodes at M Messine’s Montpelier residence with serious damage but no fatalities. Versailles infirmary superintendent arrested over lynching. Governor Mount complained. Dreyfus defense arguments by M Laborie claim innocence. Confederate flag issue dries invite to Hausum Post by Ashby Camp. Lake City mob shoots Postmaster Baker and child and burns bodies. family wounded. mail destroyed. Lee B. McFarland, Parkerburg banker, sentenced for embezzlement. Wilkesbarre sheriff trial witnesses describe armed strikers. Mrs Draper testifies to a stone thrown in court.
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Maine
New York
Berlin
London
Canning
Brazil
Johnson
Indiana
Montpelier
France
M. Messine
Chamber of Commerce
Versailles
Ind
Govenor
M. Laborie
M. Zula
Dreyfus
Freyfus
Ashby Camp
Winchester
Hausum Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Chambersburg
Baker
Lake City
8. C
Lee B. McFarland
Second National Bank of
Parkersburg
Moundaville
Martin
Wilkesbarre
Mra
Annie Catherine Draper
Happenings of the Day in Bluefield and Nearby
Eastbound passenger Rover reached Bluefield on No 4 amid a string of city visitors including Dr Immerman Pocahontas Lt Shields Bramwell and Judge Sanders Princeton. A smallpox cluster at Coopers prompts county health board meeting. Cap Hatfield, wanted for murder, reportedly moonshining in Pocahontas County. cholera case near cholera morbus tussle noted with takeaway advice.
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P. I. Rover
Dr. Immerman
Pocahontas
P. J. Kely
J. H. Moyers
J.D. Harrison
Tazewell
J.B. Kendricks
John ©. Hunter
Finney Siding
Bluesfield
Samuel Thomas
Elliston
Capt
George W. Thomas
Princeton Avenue
Joseph M. Sanders
Princeton
Samuel Terry
William and Boyd Gibson
Welch
L. Harris
Commonwealth
Grant Froy
Coopers
County Board of Health
Charleston
Cap” Hatfield
Pocahontas County
Atkinson
Anse
Subscription school opens in Bluefield February 28 1805
I will teach a subscription school in Bluefield beginning Monday February 28 1805 continuing three Tuition in primary and intermediate grades 150 per month and in upper grades 2.00 per month Miss Annie Cofer will teach with me 223 31 months C A FULWIDER Lost Jersey heifer calf about one year old very dark left premises Saturday night reward for information J S Morris 59 Craig street Bluefield W Va 223 2
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Bluefield
Annie Cofer
Stuayep
Morris
Craig Street
W. Va
Treasury Eyes War Finances If Spain Fights
Washington officials discuss the treasury’s condition in case of war with Spain. Secretary Gage remains calm, noting $75 million ready for use beyond the gold reserve, with deficits fading under the Dingley policy and rising receipts from customs and other taxes.
It Saves the Children Cough Remedy Sale
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has saved thousands of croupy children and is unmatched for colds and whooping cough with a special sale at Pedigo's Racket Blore.
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Pedigo
Blore
Keep Quiet and Use Chamberlain's Remedy for Stomach Ailments
Advertisement claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures all stomach pains and unnatural looseness of the bowels and advises its use for relief. It presents a general health claim with no supporting details.
Spring Clothing Clearances and Notices at Local Shops
Suaritt will be brought on all claims due Meador and Land unless paid at once. J. Nininger, Prano-Only ten dollars and from that up to five hundred. See them at Fristoe's Book Hamilton and Jenkins sole agents. The nobbiest best and cheapest line of spring clothing samples in Bluefield. Let us take your measure 3 fit guaranteed. Special sale at Pedigo's.
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Meador & Land
J. 1. Nininger
Prano
Fristoe
Hamilton & Jenkins
Bluefield
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Mr. Allen
MR. Morgan
Lee
Graphic
Telegraph
Santos Guzman
Cerro
Bay
City of
Hung
Sagasta
Dawson City
Conclee
Foreign News
Haywood
Pennsylvania
Mercey
Big Run
Clearfield
County
Canada
New Orleans
French Foreign Office
Sokoto
Illinois State Convention of United Mine Workers
Springfield
Ignetius Donnelly
Marion Olive Hansen
Norwegian Methodist Church of
Minneapolis
Chyy
Lt. W. Shields
Bramwell
A. B Hunter
Radford
D. T. Hardy
Squire Johnson
Duhling
City
J.H. Hutchinson
Richmond
John M. Anderson
W. K E. Douglass
George J. Thompson
Alderson
Prince
Joseph Evans
Pearissburg
W. D. Buckner
E. Geilinger
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Roanoke
Charley Mitchell
Roanoke Lodge of Elks
Frank Sherwood
Chamberlain
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Mr. N. White
C. A. Fulwider
Uncle Sam
Gage
Treasury
Europe
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Scretary Gage
Pedigo’s
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