Battleship Maine Disaster Sparks Naval Inquiry
After the Maine explosion in Havana harbor, Secretary Long orders a Board of naval officers to Havana to use divers and investigate causes. Most officers believe a spontaneous coal bunker fire or boiler explosion is likely, while some sailors blame a Spanish plot amid wartime tension.
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Mie
Che Muller
Thane
Washington
Navy Department
Maine
Havana Harbor
Humber
Havana
Lang
Sigsbee
Leng
Amu Siwat
Bocretary Long
Admiral Sicard
Key West
Bollers
Olivette
Shesbee
List of saved and dead after Maine disaster revealed
Intense anxiety marked by families awaiting word as officials continued to confirm casualties from the Maine disaster. A telegraphic list of the saved and wounded is compiled, with many awaiting news of loved ones. Local officials monitor dispatches while telegrams from anxious relatives flood in.
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Maine
Department
Lone
Woorhinston
Flo
Laieutenant Whitteley
Hay
Havana
Capitain
C.D. Bigsbee
RL Wainwright
FW. Diolaan
J. Blood
GW. Jungen
G. Py. Blow
CG. Henehberger
AL. Ray
Tegineer CP. Howell
J. Ab Blanden
Chat Jain
Ob. Chadwiel
I OC. Bowers
Minvines
A. Catlin
Assistand Sonvinesr
J. 2. Morris
Naval Tibet Af
JL. Thelden
Naval
Cyber
Cyber Wouverjus
Naval Diet
H. Brepsom
Nava
Washington
Navid
Crenshaw
Ph Phaye
Jgugtewain
Daiervkin
Turner J
Carperter
Turpin
Garris
Daily
Dertaay Hotland
Herbert
Meblevitt
Kates Hutchins
Schwartz
Hichards
Peach the Flynne
Dresseler
David
Michaelson
Lohman
Pos
Wilbua
Wittears
Atededson
Christiansen
Mteehbay
Itriessen
Mack
Wiltiners
J. White
Pauls
Cet Fee
Alten
Wahi
J. Kane
Jerome
A. Ainith
G Shell
Herners
J. Dietfrom
Dhoomer Johnson
Peretuan
Mathsan
AL Jolson
Pilcher
Dieltaer
Loftus
McGinnis
W. Matiusen
Furness
Rood
Quarkitis
Raw
McNair
Abael A. Halleg
Seneteeh
Gal Rivese
Penjamim Aday
Tei Banedy
Views Of The Maine Disaster From Those On Scene
Reports from Havana describe fierce rumors about the sinking of the battleship Maine. Captains and officers recount a tremendous explosion and two shocks, with theories ranging from torpedo strikes to internal fires or a short circuit. Crew members recall the chaos, lost magazines, and efforts to flood guncotton as the ship broke apart.
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Washington
Havana
Sigshee
United States
Cuba
Wainwright
Sigsbee
The
Maine
Madrid notes Maine disaster sparks sympathy abroad
A Madrid dispatch reports a semi official note expressing regret over the Maine catastrophe in waters under Spanish jurisdiction. Spain has telegraphed Cuban authorities to aid the injured and supply officers and crew, while British and American reactions warn against foul play theories and stress restrained responses. The Daily News and The Globe weigh the incident against past disasters, noting public horror and potential impact on Franco British relations.
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London
Madrid
Maine
Woodford
Marine
Cuba
Daily News
United States
Washington
Spain
Globe
Shipboard Disaster Reports and Missing Crewmembers
A maritime disaster inquiry cites coal tar residues and a xenotine-based solvent as possible causes aboard a vessel with 150 crew where most perished. Reports from Havana note missing names and nine officers remain aboard, while in Indianapolis a 23 year old sailor on the Maine faces enlistment duties and a mother pleads for news.
Cuban Junta Consul Calls Havana Tragedy Spaniards
In New York on February 17 a modern newspaper quotes Horatio Rubens, the Cuban junta consul here, asserting that after full consideration he is convinced the Havana harbor tragedy was the work of the Spaniards.
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New York
Horatio
Rubens
Havana
President orders half mast at navy yards and public buildings
Washington on February 17 reports the president has ordered that today and until further notice all navy yards and naval vessels, posts, army headquarters and public buildings fly at half mast. The directive emphasizes mourning and national respect.
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Washington
Apprentices Still On Board Texas From Maine Run
Washington February 17. A dispatch from Captain Phillips aboard the Texas at Galveston reports that the twenty one apprentices taken from New York for the Maine remain aboard the Texas.
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Texas
Washington
Phillips
Galveston
New York
Maine
Rates for Lumber Adopted by New Lumber Carriers Association
The Detroit meeting of the New Lumber Carriers Association completed its organization and adopted a freight schedule. Minimum rates set for lumber moves from Lake Huron and Georgian Bay to Ohio ports at 1.25, Lake Michigan to Ohio ports at 1.37, above Whitefish Point to Portage at 1.50, and above Portage to Ohio ports at 1.0214. Hardwood lumber carries 7 percent above pine. Tonnage subscription threshold set at 60,000 tons. over 50,000 already subscribed with balance to sign.
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Detroit
New “Lumber Carriers Association
Lake Huron
Georgian Bay
Ohio
Lake Michigan
Whitefish Point
Portage
Buffalo
Tonawanda
Poison Verdict Shocks Gallatin Editor Death
In Gallatin Missouri a coroner’s jury ruled editor Gus Leftwich of the Gallatin Democrat died from poison given by unknown persons. The inquiry revealed that Leftwich, who had urged no investigation, drank coffee poisoned at breakfast. His year-old daughter by a prior marriage admitted accusing the deceased before testimony ended.
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Clallatin
Gus Leftwich
Gallatin Democrat
Leftwich
Maria Leftwich
Conference Agrees on Revenue Bill and Police Measures
Springfield reports that Dwyer presented metropolitan police bills to the senate with second reading special order. A Cook County tax change to 24 percent for education and 214 for building purposes moved to third reading. McGinnis telephone bill postponed. Conference committee nears completion on house and senate revenue bills with adjournment unlikely this week.
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Springfield
Ice accident at Swan Lake leaves team and horse lost
An ice dealer, Miller, sent a hireling to Swan Lake after delivering ice. He cut a hole in the ice which later froze. Snow covered the area, and when the Legister returned with his sled the team broke through the thin ice. The teamster and horse fell in and were in the water about two hours. one horse drowned.
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Beaver Dani
Wis
Robe
Miller
Swan Lake
Legister
First U S corn convention opens in Chicago
About 140 delegates attend the first national corn convention in Chicago as a kitchen demonstration promises to show corn’s value as food and a universal crop. F L Coburn chairs, stressing corn’s magnitude, versatility and wholesomeness compared with wheat.
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Chicago
United States
Great Northern Fotest
Middle Western States
Far Western
Commonwealths
Coburn
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
America
Corn movement showcased at national convention
Delegates highlighted corn as a major economic asset, noting corn’s value far surpasses silver and gold. Speakers cited U S corn output and export growth, with plans for exhibits at Omaha, Buffalo, and Paris 1900 exhibitions. An executive committee and officers were announced, approving a national corn foods push led by Col. Clark J. Carr and others.
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Chiaiman Coburn
J. J. Murphy
Chicago
Murphy
Charles J. Murphy
New York
Europe
Charles Brogardus
Paxton
Ths
John Cownie
South Amana
W. A. Henry
Madison
Wis
Clark J. Carr
Galesburg
Tus
B. W. Snow
Andrew Langdon
Buffalo
Wreck of Wflachat Wipes 87 Lives Off Teneriffe Island
Teneriffe Canary Islands Feb 17 The Compagnie Generale Transaulatique steamer WFlachat bound from Marseilles for Colon was wrecked on Anuga Point at 1 am. Eleven crew and one passenger saved. Thirty-eight crew and forty-nine passengers lost. WFlachat was built in Stockton England by Pearse & Co. 1900. Vessel 1290 tons net, 2176 tons gross. Length 300 ft beam 36 ft depth 25.5 ft. Chicago Feb 17 Supreme Court of Illinois refused rehearing on anti ticket scalping law. Fourth court decision upheld.
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Eneriffe
Canary Islands
Compagnie Generale Transaulantique
Wflachat
Marseilles
Colon
Anuga Point
Flachat
Stockton
England
Pearse & Co
Lattimer Shooting Case Opens With Witness Account
In Wilkes Barre Pa the Lattimer shooting trial opened with Frank Meteschick recounting the sheriff stopping marchers, pulling two men aside, firing at a man near him and causing a volley of shots. Witness Soforoneck testified to the march, later showing confusion in cross examination. Mike Mullado, shot by the sheriff, was brought into court before adjournment.
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Meteschick
Meteschick Dd
Lenahan
Commonwealth
Martin Soforoneck
West Hagleton
Lattimer
Soforoneck
Mike Mullado
Mallado
Von der Ahe in Jail and Browns Sale Offer
Pittsburg Feb 17 Von der Ahe remains in jail and reports say league magnates may demand he renews his offer to sell the Browns in exchange for relief. No action taken, others refuse to comment as attorneys prepare an appeal to Judge Acheson. Bail possible during pending case. Also report missing iceboat party from Bay City after leaving for Saginaw bay and feared to be in open water at the big crack. Meanwhile the steamer Queen confirms loss of the Clara Nevada near Skaguay with Nanaimo telegram.
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Pittsburg
von der Ahe
St. Louis
Browns
Watkins
Young
J. Scott Ferguson
John M. Glover
M. W. Acheson
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Joseph Buffington
Bay City
Mich
George Birney Jennison
Alexander Malloy
Lumer Shier
John Hunter
Saginaw Bay
Various Telegram Snippets From Around the Nation
Gladstone left Cannes for England. Schaefer accepts Tves challenge naming Chicago for the match. Oshkosh hosts a Valentine ball raising funds for a new public library near $1,000. Miss Willard ill with influenza in New York shows slight improvement. John H. Lesh of Goshen Ind prominent hardwood lumber maker is dead. Union Pacific, Topeka, reorganizes Kansas Pacific for 6.308 million, clearing government lien. Kingston Jamaica authorities intercept a Cuban filibuster expedition and seize arms. Inogene L Dorsey of Indiana nominated supervising inspector of steam vessels Sixth district. William Rodgers of La Crosse Wis injured after fall from engine tank. recovery doubtful. Over 700 dentists from east and west gather in Chicago for Northwestern University dental events. Dr Andrew Sloan Draper offered Chicago schools post but declines. Iowa farmers receive 22c oats and 21c corn per bushel, double last year. Brown County Wis Farmers Co operative association to be incorporated with 5000 shares at $1 each. Enoch Nixon captured after shotgun standoff near Portage Wis. he shot himself and took strychnine. Annie Russell, 15, identified as daughter of Mrs Turton of Ashiniboia, after years with Sioux on Cheyenne River. tied to Riel rebellion.
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Gladstone
Cannes
England
Schaefer
Tves
Chicago
Valentine
Oshkosh
Wis
Public Library
Miss Willard
Erippe
New York
John H. Lesh
Goshen
Ind
Topeka
Union Pacific Railway
Kansas Pacific
Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Inogene L. Dorsey
Indiana
William Rodgers
la Cyasse
Northwestern University Dental School
Chicago College of Dental Surgery
Andrew Sloan Draper
University of Iinois
Greater New York
Iowa
Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Brown County
Enoch Nixon
Portage
Cheyenne River Reservation
Annie Russell
John M. Turton
Moore Mountain
Assiniboia
British Northwest Territory
Riel
What Wrestlers Should Rat The Japanese Giants of Japan
A Pearson's Weekly excerpt describes Japanese wrestlers as giants who weigh substantial amounts and live on rice. It recounts a visit to Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel where a champion wrestler impressed the narrator with prodigious size and strength. The exchange highlights a belief that rice sustains strength while meat drains it, with a claim that the Japanese champion is unbeatable.
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Imperial Hotel
Tokyo
Japan
Pearson's Weekly
Louisville Woman Leads Family Farm Pigs Venture
Despite a college background Miss Anna T Hiyes of Louisville proves businesslike living by supervising her father's 200 acre farm. She devotes time and money to developing a special breed of Cho pigs fed with sterilized milk meat and apples to reach uniform weight. The cured hams from the farm are in growing demand and she is making a complete success of her venture.
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Anna T. Hiyes
Louisville
Valet Delivers Forest Flowers to Officer’s Fiancee
In a scene recounted by Flicgende Blatter, a valet presents a bouquet to the officer’s fiancée claiming the flowers were gathered by his lieutenant in nearly three hours. The exchange carries a poetic tone and notes the effort behind the gift.
Fatality of Croup and Other Household Remedies
A compact notice blend cites croup fatality data and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a lifesaving household remedy. It also mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for burns and skin issues, plus Little Early Risers pills and local hotel/tourist info, with multiple local business names attached.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swarts & Fleck
DeWitt
C. P. Guenther & Co
H. J. Moogh
Emmert & Burrell
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Board OF Inquiry
Straits of Magellan
HH. ME
Triumph
Sleshee
Tong
Atp
Jenkins
Merritt
Gunters
Butlock
Johney Man
Indianapolis
Henry J. Seeys
Turner
Keys
Flings
Halle
New Lumber Carriers’ Association
Gallatin, Mo
Illinois
Cort
Phace
Stenynet
Teneriffe Island
Supreme Court of Illinois
der Boss
League
Seattle
Wash
Nanaimo
B. C
Skaguay
Alaska
Clara Nevarla
Bright Valet
Green County
O. T
Paris
C. P. Guenther
Con H. J. Moogh
Black Hills
South Dakota
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
W. H. Connor
Exchange St
Freeport
New Spring Goods
Joan S. Haresten
Brown & Dollmeyer
Court House
Lane
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
W.V
Jian- Lee
Beass
LLY Brothers
Warren St
New York City
Elemeat
P.E. Cox & Co
Loces
P,_E.Cox& Co
Stephenson Street
Clary Strett
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