Ship Explodes at Sea Blowing Ten Pieces
A vessel named FtleShip Maine blew apart in a sudden blast while most crew slept, leaving ten pieces of wreckage and no warning. Rescue teams search for survivors amid debris and oil slicks.
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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1898
Page
5
Explosion sinks US battleship Maine in Havana Harbor
The Maine blew up in Havana harbor at 8 40 causing 253 deaths and missing. Captain Sigsbee reports 24 officers injured 18 crew wounded 59 aboard surviving. The blast shattered the ship and sparked chaotic scenes as rescue and investigation were set in motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Havana
Sigsbee
Ward Line
City Hosl
Fred W. Jenkins
Darwin R. Mert
Captain Sigsbee Reports Missing After Maine Explosion
Reported cable from Captain Sigsbee to the Navy Department describes the Maine explosion in Havana harbor with many wounded and deaths. He asks for light tenders from Key West to recover crew and equipment and notes uncertain officer identifications and Spanish officials with sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Washa
Sigsbee
Maine
Havana Harbor
Ward Line
Key ‘West
Sue
Coal Pool Under Way in East St Louis
A meeting in St Louis gathers nearly 125 local companies from the Southern central and eastern regions to discuss forming a coal pool. The group considers a standard coal coin to take the entire output from all mines in the district as part of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Suhern
Stetate
Sailors Speak Out On Maine Disaster Outrage Rumors
A Key West dispatch reports the steamship Olivette bringing many Maine disaster wounded and survivors. Sailors accuse Spaniards of plotting the explosion while officers stay guarded, with Captain Sigsbee leaning to a floating torpedo as the likely cause. The Havana response and anti American sentiment fuel the tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Sigsbee
Associated Press
Havana
Key West
Forsythe
Fern
Dickens
Apia
Mangrove
Olivette
Maine
Washington
Debate on Bankruptcy Bill Opens as Maine Disaster Looms
The House opened debate on the bankruptcy bill Wednesday but drew little focus as members mourn the Maine disaster. A unanimous resolution expressed regret for the explosion, condolences to the families of the deceased, and sympathy for the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Maine
Addresses From Silver Leaders Unite Democratic Populist Parties
A Washington special reports addresses issued by leaders of the Democratic, Populist and Silver Republican parties. The documents call for unity in future elections over the financial issue, urging consolidation of the three parties to act together on their paramount concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity of Action
Washington
Capitol
Miss Frances Willard Dies in New York At Hotel Empire
Frances E Willard president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union dies after three weeks of illness in New York City. Born September 28 1839 in Churchville New York she contributed to education reform and led temperance and women’s protection movements across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances E. Willard
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
New York City
Miss Willard
Frances Elizabeth Willard
Churchville
N. Y
Northwestern Female College
Evanston
Ill
Genessee Wesleyan Seminary
Paris
Northwestern University
Women's College
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
National Organization
Home Protection Movement
Illinois
Oliver A. Willard
Chicago Evening Post
White Cross Movement
International Council of Women
World’s Christian Temperance Union
Disaster at Sea Clara Nevada Lost With All Hands
A February 12 report from Juneau Alaska confirms the loss of the tramp steamer Clara Nevada after a boiler explosion. Fifty aboard with likely no survivors. wreckage found in Lynn Canal by Customs Inspector Marquam with the Rustler ordered to the scene. The vessel did not file a passenger list, but about twenty people were believed aboard, including two or three women, bound for Juneau and Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Alaska
Clara Nevada
Marquam
Lynn Canal
United States
Customs House
Seattle
Weyler Views Maine Disaster and Havana Move
Lieutenant General Weyler, arriving in Barcelona, says the Maine wreck in Havana harbor resulted from crew indolence. He plans to seek government leave to travel to Havana and run for the Havana district in the chamber of deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Weyler
Barcelona
Spain
United States
Havana
Chamber of Deputies
Harbor torpedoes lock Maine in harbor
A Detroit News Bay City special reports gunner Elmer Meilstrup of the battleship Maine writes from February 11 that the ship is surrounded by torpedoes and cannot leave the harbor without approval of Spanish authorities, raising fear of a sudden explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Detroit News
Bay City
Mich
Elmer Meilstrup
Meilstrup
Illinois Governor asks legislature to back federal defense effort
Governor Tanner sent a message to Illinois senate and house requesting authority to supply the president with moral and material support to deter or punish any hostile invasion. The senate greeted the reading with profound silence followed by bipartisan applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Illinois
United States
Senate
House
Senators Clash Over Maine Disaster Investigation
In Washington a heated Senate exchange centers on Mason’s push for a private committee to probe the Maine sinking and Cuban policy. He accuses diplomats of hiding facts while 250 sailors lie in Havana harbor. Wolcott retorts as the chamber scenes grow tense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Mason
Maine
Hale
Cuba
Congress
DeLome
Mr. Mason
Havana
United States
Wolcott
Walcott
Viscaya Guards New York Harbor With Precautions
The Spanish cruiser Viscaya enters New York waters on a friendly visit dropping anchors south of Sandy Hook at 5 30 p m after a 13 day voyage from the Canary Islands. Rear Admiral Bunce orders patrol tugs with Marines and police to guard the vessel, while night watches and bright electric lights deter approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sandy Hook
Canary Islands
Maine
Havana Harbor
DeLome
Bunce
John A. Dougherty
Viscaya
Secretary Long censured over Maine disaster theory
A Washington dispatch notes resentment toward Secretary Long for asserting, without substantial proof, that the Maine explosion was due to accident. Congress and naval officers favor a torpedo explanation, while the administration withholds judgement to avoid offending Spain. The navy secretary counters by publicly sharing his view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
Maine
Navy
Wrecking Firms Bar Near Maine Salvage Feasibility
Merritt Wrecking Co directed to send vessels to Havana for preliminary work to salvage the Maine. Telegrams to Secretary Long show other firms seeking to contract for raising the sunken battleship. Naval officers in Washington deem the Maine raise feasible unless hull damage proves extensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Wrecking Company
Havana
Secretary Long
Washington
Maine
Good Roads Rally Sparks Alabama Highway Reform
All Favor Good Roads reports the Anniston Alabama convention where county commissioners from most counties discussed drainage and road fixes. The meeting highlighted road value gains from better systems and resolved to push good roads legislation and a state code, signaling a key issue for the next campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
Alabama
General Assembly
President Hancock Refuses Resign and Is Ousted
Raleigh dispatch reports Atlantic and North Carolina Railway President Robert Hancock refused to resign after meeting Governor Russell. The governor refused to delay action and ousted Hancock as director, ending his bid to remain president amid a pending damages suit and alleged enticement case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic and North Carolina Railway
Raleigh
N.C
Robert Hancock
Russell
Hancock
Board of Internal Improvements
Anonymous Letter Alert Sparks Navy Fear Around Mrs Sigsbee
A Washington special reports Mrs Sigsbee received a circular from Captain Sigsbee over two weeks ago containing threatenings against the navy. Mrs Sigsbee says she cannot reveal the letter’s contents but has felt vague fears since receiving the circular amid a barrage of abuse toward the yankees.
Public Opinion Condemns Spanish Treachery in Maine Sinking
Washington dispatch reports growing belief that the Maine was sunk by a Spanish torpedo rather than accident. Navy officials like Commodore Hichborn support the torpedo theory, while Secretaries Long and Roosevelt show cautious or evolving views amid public anger and calls for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Maine
Navy Department
Madrid
Havana
Hichborn
Commodore Hichborn
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Forest Fires Ravage North Carolina Timber Belt
A Raleigh special reports massive pine forest destruction from Rockingham to Sanford, an eighty mile stretch. Wind gusts of gale lasting twelve hours fueled flames along the Seaboard Air Line, with cross ties and a section house at Hamlet burned. Timber loss estimated at least 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Rockingham
Sanford
Seaboard Air Line
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Aashington
the News
The
Navy Department de
Cline
Admiral Sicard
Jenkins
Merritt
Blanco
Stosser
Miss Frances Willard
Butcher Weyler
North Carolina
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