Maine Warship Gone Down in the Havana Harbor
Washington reports a mysterious night explosion sank a Maine warship in Havana Harbor at 0:40, with many missing or dead. General Leot notes the blast occurred forward under the quarters, while officials and captains aided recovery as Blanco calls it an accident. telegrams of sympathy and instruction follow as news from Havana and De Lome speaks.
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Maine
Havana
Blanco
Washington
New York
McKinsey
Maine Disaster Reports and Diplomatic Reactions
Havana reports show two officers and more than 80 crew members rescued after the explosion on the battleship Maine. Some survivors reached the military hospital by order of General Blanco as Madrid and Washington weigh whether the disaster was accidental or deliberate. Public opinion favors caution until fuller information emerges, with lawmakers cautious about premature judgments.
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Havana
Offigora
Maine
Blanco
Bitt
Foreign Affairs Committee
Dingiey
Alvi
Sigshee
Butler
South Carolina
Committee On Foreign Relations
Explosion on Maine Vessel Sparks Wild Public Panic
Eyewitness account details a catastrophic blast on the ship. The cook recalls being hurled as decks collapsed and the vessel sank stern first, water filling the hold while passengers fled. A Spanish crewman helped save him as the explosion ripped through the torpedo storage area.
Washington and Havana Hooded by Exploding Vessel Mystery
In Washington on February 18 the navy department reported that a vessel named Malac was destroyed after an explosion in its magazine. Admiral Slera¢ting indicated the Morhat action, while Captain Dikens suggested the explosion occurred in the magazine. The attack left many dead and wounded and a rescue tug Fern was expected to follow toward Havana.
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Weabington
Forsyth Og Key Wess
Caplan Shutalee
Slera¢ting Upmand
Havana
Hornoo
de Nolgo
Dikens
Abe
De Lome Says There Will Be No War With America
Ex Spanish envoy De Lome declares there will be no war with the United States after receiving news of a terrible incident. He says Spaniards and his country’s people desire peace with America and love the country and its people, noting only policy motives could lead to war and insisting the blast was accidental.
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New York
de Lome
Amerins
Amorlongoy
Amorion
America
United States
Disaster at Spanish Legation Sparks Global Grief
Washington reports a disaster at the Spanish legation causing widespread mourning. Dispatches from the U S chargé d’affaires note explosions aboard an American ship in harbor and the ensuing casualties. Naval and military units assisted victims as officials coordinate further details and relief.
Butler's Opinion On A Bold Spaniard Causes Wreck Writings
The fragmentary dispatch from Washington dated February 18 notes Blanco and dubious assertions by Blanco to the Associated Press. It mentions horror at the mishap caused solely by an accident and reflects differing views among senators and representatives on the extent of responsibility for the wreck.
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Washington
Great Loss Of Life Reported In Maine Wreck
Washington Feb 14 Secretary Long told President of a telegram from Captain Sigebee about the Maine disaster. Many officers and crew were lost or missing. 84 officers uninjured, 18 crew wounded and aboard the Ward Line steamer for hospital care, 60 not yet accounted for. The Ward steamer headed for Mexico at 2 PM. Wounded to be sent to Havaca hospital. others to Key West.
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Leot
Mod
Jenkin
Murritt
Army
Navy
Ovary
Algebes
Sigubes
Long
Cap
Alo Siaabee
Maine
Debria
Cow
Jonking
Merritt
Ward Line
Otty Hospital
Othota
Obbera
Togal
Mexico
Officara Aaved
Jam
Aaved
Uivett Josves
Koy West
Will Eond
Roy
Nyeolf
Waierright
Holman
Henpeberger
Holden
Nearly 420 Dead In Explosion Off Havana
New York Feb 16 report from Havana via Havana telegram states about 400 crew and officers aboard the vessel Malone with only 98 known saved. Details say the explosion occurred off Havana, with the ship enveloped in flames and smoke, and authorities and observers seeking the cause.
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New York
Havana
Buaning
President's Message on Mine Explosion Casualties
Secretary Long received an unsigned telegram stating two officers are unaccounted for and the explosion likely occurred in the magazine. A correspondent reported no excitement, only sympathy and sorrow. The president directs deep sympathy for the officers and crew and vows survivor care.
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Washington
Long
Bovooa
CmWapiper
Humber
Longacot
Dirvots
United States
Feeling in New York on Cause of Maine Explosion
Captain Sumner, acting commandant at the navy yard, said the Maine blast could not have been an accident. Magazines were closed at sundown, and the ammunition elevators guarded by guards at all times. Sumner later denied making the published statement.
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New York
Sumner
Navy Yard
Maine
Cundown
Sigsbee Silent on Maine Crash Findings
Washington reports two blast survivors who met with the president say the Maine loss appears accidental. Captain Sigsbee declines comment. A White House briefing notes no immediate plan to send warships to Havana. prevailing view remains that the Maine explosion was an accident unless contrary evidence emerges.
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Washington
Sigsbee
Tried to Save the Ship
Haroun special reports Captain Sigsbee on deck during the explosion aboard the ship. Officers and seamen discuss the sudden fire, a strong breeze, and swift attempts to fight the flames. The magazines burned and explosions followed as the vessel burned beyond control.
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New York
Cause of Wreck Reported by Evening World Dispatch
New York February 18 The Evening World Havana special reports the Maine authorities state the explosion occurred in the central magazine the crew raised the vow out of the water and it shattered the ship meanwhile the surgeon on board notes the moment of the blast in the wart room remains unclear
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New York
Evening World
Havana
Epealal
Maine
Central
Explosion on ship leads to massive loss of life and rescue
Reports describe a double explosion aboard a steel battleship causing rapid flooding and chaos at sea. Officers fled amid water and wreckage while 850 sailors faced peril. many were saved, while others perished. Rescue boats from shore aided survivors as the ship sank.
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Walat
Senate ignores Maine disaster on railroad approval
Congress adjourns from debate over a Kanssa Pacific railroad agreement as the senate enters executive session. Leo reports from Havana he cannot yet explain the explosion. The House takes up the bankruptcy bill while Congressman Conerson of Iowa begins a lengthy speech. The canal survey steamer Bache, at Key West, is ordered to Havana with wrecking apparatus.
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Washington
Senate
Maine
Resoluion
Leo
Havana
Housa
Goncerson
Iowa
Bache
Key Weat
American stocks wobble on Cuban issue and Maine disaster
London investors opened firm on hopes Cuba crisis over then sold off after news of the Maine destroyer. In New York the Maine disaster shadow weighed on the stock market opening sharply lower, with some recovery on supporting bids but renewed pressure later keeping sentiment cautious.
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London
American Securities
New York
Maine
LIST OF THE SAVED Official Statement From Captain Sigabee
Washington Fet 18 Captain Sigabee reports to Secretary Long the saved list. Names include CAPT O D SIGSBEE LIEUT COM KR WAINWRIGHT LIEUT G F W HOLMAN LIEUT J HOOD and many others among officers sailors and cadets. The second list names many sailors reported saved with numerous spellings and errors reflecting the source.
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Washington
Fet
Sigabee
Long
O. D, Sigsbee
KR. Wainwright
F. W. Holman
J. Hood
W, Jungen
G P. Blow
J J. Blanden
G. Henneberger
C. M Ray
C. P. Howell
J. FP. Chadwick
F C. Bowers
Marines
Catlin
J R. Morris
J. P. Holdes
W. 1
Cluverius
R. Bronson
P Washington
A. Crenshaw
J. T Boyd
Boatswain
E. Larkin
J. Hill
Carpenter J. Helm
Clere B. Wcarthay
Redon
Larcon
Alliserg
Bullock
Melville
Wille
Galpin
Kasbids
Nophin
Turpio
Sarris
Latz
Jertzon
Hotland
Herbert
McDevitt
Foley
Hotobips
Sewhartz
Richards
Teackle
Figon
Dressier
David
Michaelson
Zobman
For
Wilbur
Waters
Anderson
Christianson
Koelher
Ericcson
Mack
Williams
J. White
Paule
Coffee
J W. Allen
Roe
Gropin
F. Gabill
J. Kanu
J. Erno
J E. Smith
J Shoo
Gighos
Harness
J. Hefferap
Bloomer
Johusop
Bergman
Mattison
A. Jonson
Pillper
Holtzer
Toftas
McGlenda
Matiosen
Furness
Good
Darkins
Ray
McNair
Gabriel
A. Hallow
Sanetich
A. Enese
Honmaln
McKay
The Maine Battleship Costs and Crew Listed
Washington February 14 The Maine, battleship of the second class, is noted as one of the best ships in the new navy. The cost is recorded at 2 558 000 dollars with 874 men listed on the rolls.
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Charles P. Howell
Fred
John Morris
Darwin R. Merritt
Naval Cadets
Pope Washington
Arthur Creap_hayn
John P Chadwick
Alarine
Albertua
W.atho Boatewio
Francie E Larkin
Gonnor—Josseph Ail
George Pelma
New York
Washington
Spain Apologizes as U S Reads Cuban Crisis Reports
Washington reports Spain expresses regret for Dupuy de Lome remarks as Cuba tension rises. Presidents seeks peaceful settlement based on Cuban independence. Reports from consuls are to be edited for safety. details of starvation and Spanish mistreatment emerge from across the island.
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Washington
Spain
Dupuy de Lome
Amanza
Congress Ag
Cuba
Congress
Department
Cubane
Foreign Relations and Foreign Affairs
Sunstorn
Aeeina
Etrest
American Cabéulates
Letter From Gomez Reports Cuban Army Actions
A letter from Gen. Madino Gomez dated February 10 reports Cuban forces crossing toward Camaguey and a Sanott Spiricua district campaigned for autonomy. It notes purging elements like Masso Parra and Corroo, plus a Sanche-led attack on a Spanish convoy with 30 pack mules seized and $10,000, amid Spanish losses. Birth notice for A. O. Dilley couple on February 14 in Wag View east.
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New York
T. Estrada Palma
Junts
Madino Gomez
Mayasigas
Tropka
Camaguey Ourcampizi
Sanott Spiricua
Spain
Iik
Masso Parra
Corroo
Col Ammando San
Confessed killer Dupuy pleads for sworn detail
Roy Dupuy a young inmate at a reform school confesses again to murder and assault saying he will provide a sworn statement with names places and times. State's Attorney Mills seeks Dupuy's detailed testimony to corroborate his tale and aid prosecution while officials weigh sending him to the penitentiary.
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Roy Dupuy
Monticullo
Ceens
Dupuy
Decatur
Cortiale
TR Mille
George Torratve
Reform Aschool
Thancanulp
J. Roy Dupuy
Carlislea Trog
Carliale
Billa
Tormace Abd Nek Plo
Tole
Ott
Oseestelp
Mills
Dapoy
Milla
A Smooth Swindler Preys On West Macon Street Homes
A Monday swindle targeted women on the west end of Decatur. A man posing as an agent for a repair company tricked residents into paying for supposed lightning rod repairs, visiting while heads of households were away. Amounts varied from 89 to 4, with several paying for non existent services. Also noted is the death of Mrs. S M Roberts, longtime Champaign resident, who died Tuesday near Jackson Mississippi.
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West End
Decatur
Ancotes
Asightdog Red Company
Macon Street
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