Maine Disaster Sparks Treachery Theorizing
Reports from Key West and Havana detail two explosions aboard the battleship Maine with witnesses and officers linking the loss to outside torpedoing. Divers found an eight inch percussion plate, suggesting external blast. survivors describe chaos, fires, and two distinct blasts. Spanish harbor activity and possible conspiracy claims surface as crowds react with fear of war.
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Eravand
Sealed Mouth as Wife Cites Loyalty in Bridgewater Trial
In a criminal court the murder trial of William Bridgewater continued with jury selection completed. Mrs. Bridgewater testified reluctantly about her relations with Bridgewater as witnesses described the Woodruff Place scene and surrounding events. The courtroom drew a large crowd amid tense testimony and speculation.
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Ollister Wharton
Iis
Die Gaddie
Mary Barger
W. OW. Lowry
Maine Disaster Rumors Stokes Senate and Navy
Washington reports swirl around the Maine explosion with naval officials favoring a mine or torpedo theory. Admiral Sicard forms a board of inquiry as the New York and Olivette head toward Havana to assist, while questions linger on the wreck’s fate and survivor lists.
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Maine
Alphonso Iit
Fred Lanahan
Ele
Spain
Fragic Story of Scenes After Maine Explosion
WAVANA February reports fragments of chaos after the Maine explosion. Screams and cries arose as the ship sank, with witnesses detailing distress before the vessel disappeared beneath the waves.
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Maine
Tor
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicin ity highlights rain turning to snow
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 pm February 18 calls for warmer conditions with rain. Thursday night will be windy with rain or snow, followed by much colder Friday. Temperature at 7 oclock Thursday was rising. noon Thursday 47 and 2 pm 51.
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Indianapolis
Maine disaster kinship update and deaths noted
Yetter carrier Turner reports no word for stepson Harry iseves aboard the blown up Maine. Sadie Cannon, who attempted suicide, died Wednesday evening. She lived at 433 West Market Street. Local ads promote Cracker-Jack Headache Cure and various services at 2931 Capitol Ave and 87 Monument Place.
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Harry Iseves
Maine
Sadie Cannon
W. Market St
Court of Inquiry Named for Maine Accident
Rear-admiral Siccard informed the navy department he appointed a board of inquiry to investigate the Maine disaster. Capt. Sampson presides. Capt. Chadwick and Lieut. commanders Schroeder and Marix serve on the panel. Sampson currently commands the battleship Town at Tortugas. Schroeder is Masoo rn’s executive officer.
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