Steamer Lost with 87 Lives in Canary Island Wreck
The French liner Flatchat bound Marseille to Colon wrecked at Anaga Point Canary Islands in fog and heavy seas. Thirty-eight crew and forty-nine passengers perished. eleven crew and one passenger saved. Survivors were taken to Santa Cruz by the steamer Susu.
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Colon
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Susu
Santa Cruz
Local Boston Area Forecast Thu Cold with Diminishing Winds
Boston and vicinity receive a continued cold forecast for Thursday with high northwest winds tapering. A warming trend begins Friday as temperatures rise.
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Explosion mystery aboard ship survivors recount disaster
Captain Dennison of the Olivette describes the catastrophe as a mysterious explosion. Survivors recall the magazine being locked and keys given to Captain Sigsbee. Killed men were asleep at the time of the incident.
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Sigsbee
Maine survivors reach Key West after Havana voyage
The steam er Olivette arrived in Key West at 10:30 tonight with sixty two Maine survivors aboard. The ship left Havana seven and a half hours earlier carrying rescued men from the wreck. Pope Leo XIII. sent his benediction.
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Maine
Havana
Catholic Union gathering features high church leaders Boston celebration
Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Martinelli and Archbishop Williams joined by Beaven Harkins Tierney and others at the Boston Catholic Union anniversary. Pope Leo XIII sent congratulations via cablegram. Speakers stressed loyalty to the church and Holy See amid discussions of living issues and American civilization.
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J. H. Burke
Archbishop Martinelli
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Gatekeeper Thomas Moran Killed By Express Near Chelsea Crossing
Thomas Moran aged 45 of Everett, gate-keeper at West Third Street crossing Chelsea, was killed yesterday afternoon when he was struck by the Rockport express on the Boston & Maine Eastern division tracks. Moran, who had 18 years service, was signaling a freight train and may have been blinded by the storm. He leaves a wife and family.
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Rockport Express
Boston & Maine Railroad
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Chelsea
Moran
Survivors Reach Florida After Maine Disaster
Report from Key West shows 258 killed and 96 saved from the Maine shipwreck. Survivors of the battleship's crew arrive in Florida while others remain in Havana hospitals. Captain Sigsbee notes the incident not yet ruled an accident as an investigation is ordered by the President.
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Sigsbee
Despatches from Havana on Maine disaster details
Reports from Havana dated February sixteen express deep sorrow with flags at half mast and theatres closed. About 260 dead, with higher sailor losses due to quarters arrangement. Naval court of inquiry urged to determine cause. In Key West reports say divers may reveal internal explosion or deep laid plot by Spaniards. Sailors voice belief in Spaniard involvement and tensions rise. Captain Sigbee suspects a floating torpedo and requests naval engineers be sent. Olivette and return timings noted.
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Olivette
Maine
Spondent
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Sigebee
Washington
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