Debates on Maine Disaster Erupt in Havana Harbor
Correspondents report American views on the explosion of the Maine suggesting an outside attack could trigger war but fearing proof of an external cause. Warnings about mines or torpedoes, Cuban merchants’ influence, and possible Spanish complicity surface as inquiries focus on the blast near Havana.
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Admiral Sicard
Iowa
Indiana
Massachusetts
New York
Havana
Cuba
United States
Maine
Old Country
Court of Inquiry
Washington State Department
Fort Cabanas
Morro Castle
Blanco
General Marinas
Madrid
Not a Boiler Explosion In Maine Wreck Theory Rejected
Experts say the after boilers explosion could not have wrecked the fore part of the Maine leaving the after part intact. Admiral Sicard's message to Admiral Sampson notes raising the wreck and clarifies that the forward half was not destroyed as a whole. The court of inquiry findings and divers' precautions are discussed.
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Maine
Sicard
Sampson
Coal bunkers and Maine explosion questions rise
Officials debate coal bunker conditions aboard the Maine and the risk of spontaneous ignition near magazines. A private letter recalls the disaster, noting the Maine's sudden blast and swift approaches by rescuers. Admirals and captains plan for leadership during Admiral Sicard’s health leave.
Wainwright Ordered to Havana for Maine Wrecking Duties
A formal order directs Lieutenant-Commander Wainwright to Havana to safeguard government interests during the Maine wrecking. He will be subsisted aboard a wrecking steamer. The Terror stays in Hampton Roads and may replace the Maine in the North Atlantic squadron if needed. General Salano says Spain would back autonomy under Maximo Gomez to end the conflict.
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Wainwright
Havana
Terror
Hampton Roads
Maine
North Atlantic
Salano
Spain
Maximo Gomez
United States
Wonders of the 19th Century Healers at the People's Temple
The Derr Fritz group of healers, based at 219 Tremont Street, claim public cures of diverse ailments at the People’s Temple. They advertise hours 9 am to 5 pm and Tuesday and Friday evenings, with Sunday sessions mid-morning. Applicants report dramatic improvements after several treatments.
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Derr Fritz
Tremont St
James Hendrickson
Robert Scarlett
Carpenter
Sarah Peabody
People’s Temple
Senate Debate Over Cuban Belligerency Resolution
The Senate clashed over Senator Allen's Cuban belligerency proposal with Morgan Foraker and Mason arguing for potential war with Spain. The amendment was ruled out on a point of order and the chair sustained on a 51 to 5 appeal.
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House
Hoar
United States
House of Representatives
Executive Council
Spain
Grant
Executive Department
Stewart
Nevada
Hale
Mason
Illinois
Bacon
Georgia
Havana
Mr. Allen
Messrs. Allen
Nebraska
Cannon
Utah
Hellfield
Idaho
Teller
Colorado
Cuba
Military Academy
Morgan, Foraker
Washington
Mr. Morgan
Tell-Tale Armor Plate and Havana Explosion Report
The Havana explosion aftermath reports twenty bodies found under the forward hatch with only three removed. Frederick C. Holzer is slightly worse, others are healing. Armor plates seen near the forward waterline suggest possible non explosion causes for the magazine detonation. Divers may uncover wreck structure ahead of the ten inch turret. The wrecking tug Right Arm may be replaced by New York or Boston tugs with greater lifting power. Olivette's Key West passenger list is larger than usual.
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Havana
Frederick C. Holzer
Court of Inquiry
New York
Boston
Olivette
Key West
Two under steam blamed, battle ship letters dispute theory
Maine officers disprove boiler explosion theory and argue the ship’s boilers were not the cause. Captain Sigsbee notes coal bunkers may have contributed, with some bunkers never empty, as magazine explosion remains doubted. Mail from Key West arrives in Washington with further updates.
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Maine
Sigshbee
Sigsbee
Wreckers Sail Underwriter Conveyed by Captain Wiley
An Océan Tug Underwriter is to convey wreckers today and they will be commanded by Captain Daniel Wiley on secret orders received from Washington. The move proceeds with rapidity almost unequalled in the operation.
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Daniel Wiley
Washington
Uncertain magazine status and Cuban War debate emerge
Naval authorities dispute whether the forward magazine exploded while wreckers move to lift the Maine. President of the court of inquiry warns public reaction, as senators argue Cuba policy, potential war, and the need for a dignified stance toward Spain.
War Talk and Maine Inquiry Stir Congress and Navy
Senators Mr Foraker and Mr Thurston warn of looming war with Spain over Cuba and the Maine inquiry. The Boston Towboat Company prepares the tug Underwriter for a Havana mission to salvage the wrecked Maine as dispatches from Washington outline tense diplomacy and secret orders.
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Havana
Maine
Senate
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Advertises Safe Cough Cure
Save The Children. When children are attacked with cough, cold and croup, Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup will prove a quick and sure cure. Mr Elmer E Baker Blandon Pa writes: 'We have used Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for cough, cold and croup, and found it the best cough medicine and cure for these affections. We never run out of it, but always keep it on hand.' Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is sold everywhere for 25 cents. Insist on having it.
Is a cure for hemorrhoids offered by Pyramid Cure
The ad argues piles are curable with Pyramid Pile Cure. It claims rapid relief from inflammation and tumors, noting many patients avoided surgery and were cured after hospital treatment. Manufactured by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan, price 50 cents per box.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Towboat firms win contract to raise wrecked battleship
Boston Towboat Company and Chapman Merritt Wrecking Company of New York win the contract to raise the wreck in Havana Harbor. The Underwriter crew of fourteen men, all Boston natives, will shuttle between New York and Havana hauling heavy barges and gear. Captain Daniel Wiley says the operation will start soon and proceed to hook the derrick and begin lifting the mass of twisted steel.
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Boston Towboat Company
Daniel Wiley
Maine
Havana Harbor
William F. Humphrey
Washington
Wiley
Humphrey
T. I. Winsor
New York
Chapman-Merritt Wrecking Company
Havana
Terday
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America
Condor Street
East
American Wringer Co Repair and Mail Order Service
The American Wringer Company operates at 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 80 Arch Street manufacturing clothes wringers mangles and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers are repaired. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.
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American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Arch Street
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