Wreck of the Maine Sinking in Havana Bay Probed
The Maine disaster court of inquiry reports on salvage efforts by the tug Right Arm and possible outside explosion. Divers found unexploded powder in the 16 inch and 10 inch magazines, while officials discuss the wreck and potential bodies, with Cuba and U S tensions shaping the proceedings.
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Havana
Lee
Merritt & Chapman Derrick and Wrecking Co
Maine
Adm
Sicard
Iowa
Indiana
Massachusetts
New York
Cuba
United States
Adm. Sicard
Blanco
Key West
Spain
Court of Inquiry
Right Arm
Magee
Board of Inquiry
Court of
Capt. Sampson
Chidwick
West Indian Oil Works
Regla
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John Heffron
Freemanstown
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Thos
J. Waters
Philadelphia
Jeremiah Shea
Haverhill
Mass
Holzer
Sigsbee
Washington
Longin
Navy Department
WashietTon
The
Evening Star
Charles M. Pepper
Ats
Senor du Bose
Waffairs
Tos
Wreck of the Maine from Morning After Explosion
A photograph shows the Maine after the blast with the awning in view, the ship’s rail six feet under water, the superstructure twisted and torn, forward superstructure thrown about 200 feet from the ship, and the smokestack lying down.
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Maine
Wreck of the Maine Deepens Mystery and Salvage Efforts
Reports from Havana and Key West detail divers probing the Maine wreck as salvage advances amid disputed explosion causes. Court testimony covers Lieut. Holman and Lieut. Commander Wainwright while experts debate whether treachery or outside force triggered the blast.
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Key West
Sampson
Washington
Havana
Maine
Court of Inquiry
Legation
Blanco
United States
Mangrove
Naval Court of Inquiry
Key
Patie? Eer Tod
Steamer Legislator Burned Off Coast Tragedy Claims Five
The British steamship Legislator, from Liverpool to Colon, burned at sea February 16 after leaving Liverpool February 8. Fire killed Fireman Thomas Roberts and Chief Cook Fred E. Lee. Captain Tennant, Second Officer Batteman, Seaman Angell, and others battled flames for three days. five men died and two passengers were rescued.
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Bosvron
Legislator
Tennant
Liverpool
Colon
Thomas. Roberts
Jas. Batteman
William Angell
Martin
John Gaffney
Fred E. Lee
Wm. E. Mortimer
London
Flowergate
John Troughear
John Holdem
Robert Miln
Charles Ibbitson
Marine Hospital
Holden
Merchant Marine
Central American
Thomas Roberts
Batteman
Wm. Angell
Angell
Navy yard to commission destroyers and prep monitors
Philadelphia Feb 28 reports at League Island navy yard that the commerce destroyers Minneapolis and Columbia will be commissioned as soon as crews are available. Work is underway to ready the monitor Miantonomoh and ram Katahdin for instant service.
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Philadelphia
League Island Navy-Yard
Commerce
Minneapolis
Columbia
Navy-Yard
Attempt to Assassinate King George of Greece
An unsuccessful attempt was made Saturday to assassinate King George of Greece. The event underscores ongoing unrest in Athens as authorities investigate the plot and secure the royal entourage.
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King George of
Greece
Athens
George of
Seizure of Jack Daniel Distillery at Lynchburg Tenn
United States officials seized the Jack Daniel distillery at Lynchburg Tennessee on February 28. The facility capacity reached 400 gallons per day with a large warehouse holding 3 600 barrels of whisky. Charges allege illegal removal of whisky and stamp reuse. The operation reportedly pays about 100 000 dollars in taxes annually. No arrests reported.
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Jack Daniel
Lynchburg
Tenn
Nasavit_k
United States
Nunn
Daniel
Russian anarchist guilty of first degree murder in Philadelphia
Alexis Churkoff, a Russian believed to be an anarchist, was convicted of first degree murder for fatally shooting George E. Haas, assistant superintendent at the S. S. White Dental Co. factory in Frankfort, December 8. The defense claimed insanity. Haas was killed while Haas headed home for dinner after being refused work by the factory.
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Philadelphia
Alexis Churkoff
George E. Haas
Haas
8S. S. White Dental Co
Frankfort
Churkoff
Haag
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William. T. Sampson
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Naval Board of Inquiry
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Old Country
Admiral Sicard
Fla
United States District Court Room
Federal Building
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Martin Redding
Card
Nunez
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Vermont
Calhoun
Island
Tampa
Hanlon
Mascotte
Hotel Ingleterra
Gen. Lee
Capt. Hanlon
Adolph Marix
J. E. Chadwick
Battleship
Maria Christina
Inmense Distillery
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