Marion C Baeblar's Death Under Investigation
Detectives from Joy Street Station probe the death of Mrs. Marion C Baeblar wife of a sailor at the Wabash receiving ship Charlestown Navy Yard. She was found dead by her son at 22 Stamford Street shortly after midnight Doctors say medical examiner will decide if foul play suicide or natural causes.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
William Shea
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Harris
Victim of Gas Fatality at 152 Merrimac Street
Barnot Baritz age 38 was found dead in a third floor room at his cousin Reuben Goodell’s house at 152 Merrimac Street around 12:30 this morning after gas fumes were detected. Baritz resided on Cambridge Street, Cambridgeport, and had stayed over after visiting. Police say death likely resulted from his own negligence.
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Baritz
Cambridge Street
Cambridgeport
Reuben Goodell
Coast defenses ready for any warlike emergency
Washington reports General Miles says two new regiments enable 22 coastal batteries to be manned with $26 million spent. He notes defenses are not perfect but ample against potential Spain attack. Britain remains the hypothetical foe.
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Nelson A. Miles
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Great Diamond Island
Fort Constitution
Portsmouth
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Grover's Cliff
Boston Harbor
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Ala
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New Orleans
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Galveston
Texas
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Cal
Fort Baker
San Francisco Harbor
Fort Stevens
Columbia River
England
Spain
War Department
Miles
New York
Sandy Hook
New York City
Flagler
Mining Portsmouth Harbor Fortifications Progress
Work rushed on fortifications at Fort Constitution with 8 inch guns expected ready this week. Signal lanterns rushed from the navy yard to New York and mines and torpedoes for the floor being prepared.
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Portsmouth
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US passports for Spanish minister seen in Washington
A report stated that a despatch indicated the passports of the Spanish minister in Washington would be handed to him on Tuesday, signaling a diplomatic step amid ongoing tensions.
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United States
Washington
Torpedo Flotilla Preparing for Active Service at Cadiz
A flotilla of torpedo boats and torpedo boat destroyers is being prepared for active service at Cadiz in an emerging naval deployment reported from Madrid dated April 8. The movement signals increased naval readiness and potential action in the region.
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Spain
Cadiz
Madrid
Spain Ships in Bad Shape Leave French Ports
The Pelayo to Cartagena in tow with 150 French workmen repairing boilers and other systems. The Emperador Carlos V departed Havre for Ferrol with a turret out of position and guns unmounted. Neither ship ready for at least a month. They fled French waters fearing wartime seizure.
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Carlos V
London
Toulon
Cartagena
Seine
Havre
Ferrol
Flying Squadron Ready at Fort Monroe As War Prep Grows
Commodore Schley will notify Washington tomorrow that with the Texas arrival he will be ready to move on an hour's notice. The fleet now includes a powerful squadron with the exception of the Texas. The Minneapolis is repainting, bunkers filled, ammunitioned, and the Massachusetts work continues by divers despite Newport News Sunday law. Fort Monroe gains electric searchlights as preparations accelerate.
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W. S. Schley
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Newport News
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Kentucky
Massachusetts
Higginson
Brooklyn
US naval attache buys former Peru cruiser at bargain
London April 3. Lt Com Colwell buys a Thames Iron Works cruiser once built for Peru and held by neutral law. Refitted at $125,000. final price about half of $400,000. Crew applications filed, possible command by Lt John J Knapp. Ship to sail Tuesday after coal and provisioning.
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Chile
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Schichau Yards
Germany
Delicate Spain braces for possible war with US
In Madrid officials say the situation is extremely delicate as war seems imminent. A looming address to Spain by President McKinley is anticipated, while republican protests against Montjuich prison torture stir fears. Bishops and Carlist leaders pledge aid to Sagasta, a naval fund grows, and the Alfonso XIII cruiser tests well for Havana deployment. Diplomatic figures seek to avert war and merchants seek privateering letters.
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McKinley
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United States
Alfonso XIII
Havana
Mgr
Francica Nava
Catania
Count Dubsk
Spain reorganizes torpedo fleet for Cuba voyage
The Spanish cabinet ordered the torpedo flotilla to stay at Cape Verde until further orders and plan to join with armor cruisers Emperor Charles V Alfonso XIII Infanta Maria Teresa Cristobal Colon for a voyage to Cuba. Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo to Havana on sight of Porto Rico after a royal decree.
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Emperor Charles V
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Cristobal Colon
Cuba
Vizcaya
Almirante Oquendo
Havana
Porto Rico
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Qgne Ccabinet
Correa
Navy officials doubt Madrid despatches aimed to mislead US
Washington reports quiet at the White House as war and navy offices weigh Spanish movement rumors. Gulf ports Pensacola Mobile Tampa and New Orleans are studied for supply bases with light craft handling provisioning. Punta Gorda eyed for troop embarkation while ships stay offshore.
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Cabinet War Preparations Move Amid Arming Talks
The home minister Don Ruiz Capdepon said war points are evident as the Cabinet weighs arming merchant ships as privateers. A telegram from Spain's Washington minister Senor Polo y Bernabe notes President McKinley will be overruled by Congress.
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Bay State Reserves On Deck At League Island Yard
At League Island Navy Yard April 3 work on eight old monitors continues day and night. Catskill Nahant moved from dry dock while Jason Montauk prepared to be berthed. Boilers being fitted for Mahopac Manhattan Canonicus. shells loaded on Catskill Nahant. Naval reserve officers arrive to take charge of monitors.
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Fighting Chiefs Revealed in Private Lives of Two Squadrons
Washington reports a portrait of Captain William T. Sampson and Admiral Schley, detailing their early lives, families, and characters. Sampson, born 1840 in Palmyra New York, is described as disciplined, democratic on shore, and fond of children. Schley, married in 1868 to Rebecca Franklin, is portrayed as sociable with a lively home life and three children.
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Annapolis
Commodore Schley
Captain Sampson
Washington
Uncle Sam
Willam T. Sampson
Key West
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Navy to Commission Miantonomoh Tomorrow and Josephine Gunboat
The Miantonomoh is expected to receive orders tomorrow. The government has purchased the fine steam yacht Josephine from P. A. B. Widener of this city. Josephine, 545 tons, 191 feet long, 28 feet beam, 15 feet draft, built in 1896, will be converted to a gunboat at the navy yard.
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P. A. B. Widener
Navy Yard
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Justice in Cuba Believed Achievable Without War
Madrid April 38 6 P M General Stewart L Woodford US official under McKinley aims to secure lasting peace between United States and Spain with justice for Cuba and protection of American interests He vows to persist in efforts to prevent war despite uncertain conditions and enduring bloodshed in Cuba.
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Stewart L. Woodford
The
United States
Spain
McKinley
Cuba
Day says Spain must take any further steps
Judge Day, acting secretary of state, states that any further steps must come from Spain. He notes American representations on Spain's attitude have not been complied with and that nothing further can be done diplomatically on this side.
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Spain
Washington
Diplomat Seeks Peace as Spain United States Tense Ends Century
The minister states his diplomatic duties prevent disclosure of ongoing negotiations. He doubts the nineteenth century will end with conflict between Spain and the United States. He says his country seeks a durable peace and expresses faith in its attainment.
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United States
Spain Promises Justice for Cuba and Peace
A fragment notes Spain pledging to do what is necessary to assure justice for Cuba, asserting that justice brings peace. The statement reflects diplomatic aims without detailed actions or dates.
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Cuba
Alliance Made London Says England and United States to Act
London reports a Madrid cable claiming England and America may form an alliance for mutual action in the far east. The note suggests such an accord could affect possible clashes with Spain and mentions proposals for Cuban plebiscite involvement.
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United States
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Madrid
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Far East
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France
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Standard
Senor Sagasta
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Pope Offers Mediation Between Spain and United States
Senor Capdepon reports the Pope has accepted to mediate between Spain and the United States at Washington's suggestion. Spain and the United States reportedly favor his mediation to suspend hostilities in Cuba. The Foreign Minister and General Woodford held a cordial conference on the matter.
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Senor Capdepon
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United States
Avetal
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Cuba
America
Senor Gullen
Woodford
Judge Day Refuses Pope Mediation Between U S and Spain
Washington April 3 Assistant Secretary of State Day denies a statement that the Pope would mediate between the United States and Spain. The official denial clarifies US policy on mediation in the conflict.
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Spain vows to fight if war comes but not start it
In London, the Spanish ambassador tells the Vienna Tageblatt that the United States has not received an ultimatum and Spain would not fire first. If war occurs, Spain would fight for years to the bitter end, arguing it would paralyze American commerce while Spaniards are born soldiers of unconquerable toughness and the American navy is full of mercenaries not used to war.
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U S Officials Say No Reply Yet to Spain Memorandum
Washington reports indicate no formal reply has been sent to Spain's memorandum. Officials note that Sagasta's last message to General Woodford resembled a memorandum, not a note, and that the eleven page cable likely remains nonresponsive. State Department reps say Madrid's abstract after Friday's Cabinet meeting is not a direct reply.
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Spain
Senor Sagasta
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Woodford
War sentiment waning in Madrid amid lottery and bullfights
Reports from Madrid note public indifference to the war with the United States, with officials more engaged. A major lottery and Easter bullfight captivate the populace while Queen Regent supports cabinet war policies, reinforcing the dynasty.
Boeufve Says No War in Spain U S Crisis
French Chancellor at the embassy in Washington declares no declarations from France justify war over Spain and the United States. He stresses France’s duty to peace, the Paris Exposition’s significance, and notes Spain’s offer to relieve island distress without European war. He adds war over the Main destruction would have been considered earlier.
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M.a Boeufve
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United States
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Esurope
M. Boeufve
Maxim Aerial Torpedo Promises Mighty Coastal Defense
A Lewiston dispatch reports Hudson Maxim, brother of Hiram S. Maxim, has invented an aerial torpedo for coast and naval use. The gun fires dynamite up to five miles from a 26 inch bore and could shatter warships within 200 feet. A smokeless powder for the torpedo is also claimed as under test.
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