New Hampshire Town Elections Create Surprise
In New Hampshire on March 8, 32 towns and four of eleven cities voted. Early returns show a general drift to the Democratic party with many towns previously Republican turning. Portsmouth backed the Republican mayoral candidate on the electric railroad issue. Somersworth Berlin top Democratic wins Arthur J. Seavey and H. F. Marston elected mayors Farmington swung from Republican to Democratic majority Newport remains Republican stronghold Hillsborough shifts to Democratic majorities Pittsfield Durham and other towns move back to Democrats from recent Republican gains.
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Manchester
N. H
New Hampshire
Portsmouth
Gerald
New Road
Somersworth
Berlin
Arthur J. Seavey
H. F. Marston
Farmington
Derry
Board of Selectmen
Newport
Hillsborough
Rene
Pittsfield
Durham
Fatal Rope Breaks Kill Two Painters in City Worksite
On March 8 in New York City Charles Reich and Thomas Flanerty were killed when the rope supporting a swinging platform on the eighth story of a West Twenty third Street building broke. Contractor Charles P. Carroll was arrested in connection with the accident.
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New York
Charles Reich
Thomas Flanerty
West Twentythird Street
Charles P. Carroll
President Knows Evidence in Naval Inquiry as War Preparations Rise
Washington reports that President McKinley and his advisers anticipate the naval board’s findings pointing to outside causes for the Maine disaster. Officials cite cabinet discussions and rapid naval and army mobilization, with calls for vast defense funding and possible war with Spain amid growing tensions and potential indemnity talks.
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Washington
Naval Board
Army
McKinley
Virginia
Cuba
Naval Board of Inquiry
Naval Inquiry Board
Maine
Lee
United States
Spain
Sagasta
Weyler
Feeling of Relief in Washington Over Spain Relations
Washington observers report a relief mood amid talks and defense preparations as Spain relations appear more favorable. White House discussions after the Cabinet meeting conveyed all known facts to leaders, shaping cautious optimism.
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Washington
Congress
Spain
Madrid
United States
White House
Captain Brownson Joins Mission to Inspect Warships Abroad
Captain Brownson sails from New York on the St. Paul to Southampton to study ships of war for sale and their condition. He will report to the U S embassy in London and may visit Europe with no fixed itinerary. Brazil and Chile may not sell warships without the other’s consent due to a treaty tied to an anti Argentina alliance.
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St. Paul
Southampton
New York
United States
London
Europe
Navy Department
Lane
Laseynne
France
Brazil
Chili
Argentina
Right to Buy Foreign War Ships Endorsed Across Authorities
Authorities agree that purchases of foreign war ships may occur even after hostilities start. A neutral nation must remain impartial between belligerents, ships unarmed and not outfitted for service, with shipbuilding trade recognized as legitimate at all times. Former Secretary of State Clay stated that selling may be forbidden only by nations' laws.
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Clay
War Department maneuvers amid looming volunteer army
General Flagler probes private manufacturers for armament support while Miles refines two new artillery regiments. The Maine disaster prompts a Navy court of inquiry, with no official cause or completion date yet announced.
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War Department
Navy
Flagler
Ordnance
Miles
Congress
Correte
Maine
Du Bosc Talks on Cuba and Incoming Spanish Minister
Senor Du Bosc met Judge Day in a informal half hour talk that touched Cuba and press privileges in Havana. Senor Polo y Bernabe, new Spanish minister, arrives in New York tomorrow and will be welcomed at the legation after credentials exchange. The President later signed the Hawley bill adding to the standing army.
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Senor du Bosc
Judge Day
Cuba
du Bosc
Havana
Senor Polo Y Bernabe
New York
Legation
Eveni Ay
Senor Polo
Madrid
Spain
Lee Urged to Resign as U S Consuls Quietly Stand
Havana dispatch reports pressure for General Fitzhugh Lee to resign while U S consul Walter Barker at Sagua la Grande resigns amid nervous strain. Alexander Brice at Matanzas says he cannot endure the strain. Crowninshield allegedly aided patriots, prompting McKinley to deny the matter and Spain to close the incident.
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Havana
Fitzhugh Lee
United States
Walter RB. Barker
Sagua la Grande
Barker
Alexander C. Brice
Matanzas
Crowninshield
McKinley
Spain
Court of inquiry makes little headway in Havana Harbor
In Havana Harbor March 8 the court of inquiry made scant progress. Consul General Lee and a diver were briefly examined while Spanish divers worked the wreck near the forward starboard. The Bache’s orders were changed to the Dry Tortugas, not publicized. Captain Sigsbee and Admiral Manterola discussed the Montgomery’s arrival. a buoy near the Fern marks the wreck. A few tourists remain detained by health rules. the Esther was towed and released near Casilda and sails for Jamaica.
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Havana
Lee
Montgomery
Olivette
Esther
Ardilla
Casilda
Spain Seeks Information on Consul General Lee and Cuba Relief
Washington reports Spain's third inquiry in March on the vessel class for Cuban relief shipments and its notes to Captain Crowninshield about his recent West Indies voyage. The Spanish government pressed for details amid ongoing Cuba relief arrangements.
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Washington, March
Lee
Cuba
Crowninshield
West Indies
Warship Market Squeezed As New Orders Grow
London dispatch notes scant warships available for Britain and France with only three cruisers and two coast defense vessels ready. Japan and China seek twelve and eight vessels respectively, while U S financiers voice caution about Spain financing and a potential overseas loan. Diplomats discuss Spain circulating funds abroad, offering a lien on public buildings as security amid broad interest in a 50 million dollar national defense appropriation.
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London
St. James
Great Britain
France
Japan
Amazonas
Hiram Maxim
Rapid-Fire
United States
England
Spain
Rothschilds
Navy weighs flying squadron of four cruisers
The cruiser Brooklyn sailed from Laguayra toward Hampton Roads under Navy Department orders. The move signals a possible policy shift to concentrate North Atlantic fleet vessels, with talks of forming a four cruiser flying squadron led by a flagship.
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Navy Department
Brooklyn
Hampton Roads
Washington
Laguayra
North Atlantic
Key West
Plan to form flying squadron with American ships
The Navy Department eyed creating a fast cruising flying squadron to harass Spanish commerce. It would include armored cruiser Brooklyn and cruisers Minneapolis, Columbia, St Paul, St Louis, with Commodore Schley in command and Brooklyn as flagship.
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Home Guard
Uoon
Navy Department
St. Paul and St. Louis
International Navigation Company
Winfield Scott Schley
Lighthouse Board
Minneapolis
Columbia
Great Britain
Portsmouth
Commodore Schley
Crowninshield
Long
Brooklyn
Montgomery
St. Paul
St. Louis
Sicard
New York
Key West
Schley
Du Bosc Sees Calm in Cuban Relief and Peace Efforts
Spanish representative in Washington Senor Du Bosc says incidents have subsided and Cuba relief ships issues are settled. He notes defense bill discussions are private but expects Spain and Cuba to reach an honorable settlement through Sagasta's peace efforts.
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Washington
Spain
Sagasta
Cuba
Antipathy to General Lee and Maine Disaster Beliefs
A Havana passenger aboard the Yucatan describes widespread anti Spanish sentiment toward General Lee and notes the American belief that the Maine disaster resulted from an outside explosion. He mentions limited danger perceptions among Americans in Cuba and expectation of an external cause being cited by the inquiry.
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New York
Yucatan
Havana
Cuba
Lee
Maine
American Board of Inquiry
Honor and Money Down in Anglo American Debate
London papers comment on the Cannon resolution and the pledge of a peace fund. The Morning Post views it as a bold test of national honor while the Daily News questions U S readiness for war and suggests a strategic divergence between diplomacy and public sentiment.
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Maxim
Spain
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News
The
Morning Post
Daily News
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Washington
McKinley
America
Benefit concert for Maine disaster families in Washington
The National Theatre hosted a high profile benefit for families of Maine disaster victims. President McKinley and Mrs McKinley attended with government leaders, including Secretary of the Navy and Mrs Long, and many Washington dignitaries. Sixty sailors filled the gallery as the audience joined in The Star Spangled Banner at the program's end.
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Washington
National Theatre
Maine
McKinley
Hale
Boutelle
Washington Society
Navy Yard
Relief Association
Death of Fireman Charles Bellamy Aboard The Underwriter
In Charleston S C on March 8 fireman Charles Bellamy of the Underwriter bound for Havana died in the Marine Hospital from pneumonia. The Underwriter will resume its voyage after repairs to the tow, the derrick chief, and Winslow torpedo boat today coased and due to depart for Key West momentarily.
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Charleston
War Likely After Naval Court Remarks
Official stenographer Hulse of the naval court of inquiry said the only possible outcome is war. The remark came from Key West and foreshadows the court's report. Present were Colbert Hamilton and Roach, among others. Hulse must reveal no hearing details as the navy weighs punishment.
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Board of Inquiry
Washington
Naval Court of Inquiry
Key West
New York Journal
District Bar
Colbert and
Hamilton
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Roach
Senator Roach
North Dakota
Navy
Maine
Cruiser Montgomery Sails For Havana To Relieve Despatch Fern
The United States cruiser Montgomery sailed at 5 40 P M for Havana to reach in time to relieve the despatch boat Fern which will arrive here tomorrow to receive food supplies from New York for the suffering Cubans.
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Key West
March
United States
Montgomery
Havana
Fern
New York
Maine memorial monument fund drive advances
A sub committee of the Maine memorial monument committee met at City Hall with Mayor Quincy and notable generals to refine subscriptions. The national committee, led by ex-Governor Levi P. Morton, targets 200000 dollars. Boston’s cap is 15000 dollars. Subscriptions go to Kidder Peabody & Co, with another meeting planned today.
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Maine Memorial Monument
Quincy
Curtis Guild Jr
I. Payson Bradley
Charles H. Taylor
Thomas R. Mathews
City Hall
National Committee
Levi P. Morton
Boston
Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co
Purimbal Masque Celebrates Tenth Anniversary at Odd Fellows Hall
Fully 1200 attendees joined the Progress Club Purimbal masque for its tenth anniversary. The hall featured bunting and flags with Washington portraits as guests in ornate costumes gathered for a grand 9 pm march led by M Scheinfeldt and marshals Samuel Goldberg and L Ernst.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Progress Club Purimbal
George Washington
Martha Washington
M. Scheinfeldt
Samuel Goldberg
L. Ernst
Dr. S. Isaacs
A. Wingersky
Ax Frank
A. Cohen
M. Berlyn
M. Connold
M. Gallant
Judge's charge opens trial of Sheriff Martin and deputies
In WilkesBarre Pennsylvania Judge Woodward began instructing the jury in the Sheriff Martin and deputies trial. He described the sheriff's discretionary powers in a crisis and left for the jury to decide the intent and motive behind the shooting to determine whether murder or legal justification applies. The judge kept the court open late as jurors worked toward a verdict.
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Penn
March
Woodward
Martin
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