Maine Battleship Wreck Said to Be Beyond Internal Cause
Reports from Havana and New York assert the Maine was torn apart by external explosions, with keel sections split and separated. Experts doubt internal detonation, urging halt to wreck examination while noting possible submarine passages. Spain buys three Chilean warships as Havana dispatches discuss the disaster and investigations proceed.
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New York
Havana
Maine
Spain
Madrid
United States
Joan
Destroyed by Design in Battleship Inquiry
New York reports the board of inquiry will rule the battleship was destroyed by design, alleging an accredited Spanish agent carried out the act. San Antonio meanwhile notes Mrs. Lucy Hunter, widow of Dr. G L Hunter, claims proof of an underground Havana harbor passage evidenced by a photograph from two years ago, describing a harbor route from Moro Castle toward the bay.
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New York
the Press
Key West
Board of Inquiry
San Antonio
Lucy Hunter
G. L. Hunter
San Pedro Ave
Havana
Hunter
Moro Castle
Board of inquiry closes session in Key West March
The board of inquiry will wrap up its session in Key West by Wednesday and likely return to Havana that night, barring any unforeseen developments. The report's fate may rest with the President.
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Key West
Fla
Board of Inquiry
Sr. Augustine
W. H. J. Benyaard
Florida
War Preparations Intensify With Contracts For Projectiles
Washington reports a $1,000,000 award by the war department for projectiles for new high power coast fortifications. Contracts go to Midvale Steel, Wirth Sterling, and Carpenter Steel, starting work at once. Secretary Long considers sending the Montgomery to Cuban ports with relief for starving reconcentrados, while food and medicine head to Matanzas Sagua la Grande and Cienfuegos. The World quotes McKinley as saying war would only come with a just cause.
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War Department
Midvale Steel Works
Philadelphia
Wirth-Sterling Company
Pittsburg
Carpenter Steel Company
Reading
Havana
Lone
Montgomery
New York
Matanzas
Sagua la Grande
Cienfuegos
Third independent firm may bid for city telephone franchise
Attorney Pickens says open competition could bring a third party into the local telephone field. A semi secret letter from Pickens Cox and Kahn to the Board of Public Works proposes competitive bidding, though warns the board may still grant an exclusive franchise. The letter implies a third company of local capitalists could enter, offering better service at lower rates, with a conference set for Thursday.
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Board of Public Works
Ati. Willison A. Piedkons
Flo
Non Taxable Property Totals in Marion County Report
Assessor Eugene Sauley releases a record of non taxable property in Marion County. The grand total reaches 15 items totaling 18,351,060, with major portions from public schools, church and charitable properties, and city and national holdings. Notable figures include United States and Indiana real estate values, Protestant churches, Bishop Chatard property, and medical colleges under schools.
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Eugene Sauley
Marion County
SUST
City of Toe
Wwe
Milion County
State of Indiana
Chatard
Catholic Church
Indianapolis Light Artillery
Socialer Turnverien
Mine Stock and Work Weeks Worsen in State Mines
BMine inspector Fisher reports at room 194 in the state house that coal production is partial due to a lack of orders. Black coal runs two days a week while bituminous mines operate about half time. many miners barely earn a living. The lull follows fears of a strike around January 15 tied to a Chicago meeting and stockpiling. Fisher expects March to improve as operators stock up before April 1 when a ten cent per ton rise takes effect. Eight companies failed January reports. he may file affidavits for noncompliance.
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Fisher
State House
Chicago
Tie
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity in early March
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending 8 p m on March 3. The period includes fair conditions with Wednesday night and Thursday, and temperatures recorded at 7 am 26 and 2 pm 35 with noon reading at 35.
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Indianapolis
Coroner Rules Murder in Saloon Shooting Case
Coroner Brayton returns verdict of murder in the shooting of John Taylor in a Shelby street saloon last Saturday. Bert Barnes will face a police court hearing Thursday with Henry M. Spaan as his defense. Barnes remains jailed awaiting grand jury indictment and trial in criminal court.
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Brayton
John Taylor
Tavilor
Bert. Barnes
Shelby St
Barnes
Henry M. Spaan
Tlye Brand
Attorney general’s ironic report on Ripley jail killings
The Indiana attorney general William A. Ketcham returns from Cross Plains and presents a biting, ironical report asserting that Levi Levi alone killed five inmates in Ripley county jail by breaking jail and using Wilder Levi’s revolver. He accepts no other theory, condemns lynching, and urges that Levi died by his own hand while framing others. urges governor James A. Mount to accept this explanation as the sole true solution.
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Alr
Keteham
James A. Mount
Indiana
India
Ripley County
Ames
Wilder Luevi
MecCoy
Osgood
McCoy
Lyle Gevi
Iith
Schuter
William Denking
Witendire
Conan Davie
Lyle Levi
Wilder Levi
McCox
Versailles
Jenkins
Andrews
Gordon
Napoleon
Milan
Levi
Mian
Lfe
Evi
William A. Ketcham
P.S
Sock Trick Reincorporates Evansville Bank in State Office
In a odd scene at the state secretary's office Phil Decker cashiered the Germain bank of Evansville using money from his sock to cover a fee. The bank sought to reduce capital from 500000 to 200000 and after a search he found a $2 wad to complete the payment.
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Evansville
State Secretary’s Office
Germain Bank
Phil. Decker
Bean
Phil C. Decker
Bank of
Prison Warden Defends Michigan City Facility Amid Reported Cruelty
Warden Harley of the Michigan City prison faces questions about alleged prisoner mistreatment after complaints from released convicts. He cites one case involving Hamilton as illustrates, notes a Philadelphia inmate shared custody, and explains daily newspapers are barred to limit outside knowledge. He argues serious cruelty does not exist and that reading crime reports could aid inmates in reconnecting with outside accomplices. Weekly papers are allowed.
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Warden Harley
Michigan City
Harley
Hamilton
Philadelphia
City light tragedy and multiple divorce suits noted
William Cotton dies in the poorhouse while several divorce actions are listed. Anna Ringer Benjamin Ringer seeks divorce for desertion. Sarah Yeates sues David for divorce as well. Mary Harmon charges husband Matthew with taunts and lack of love. Wr Overman seeks divorce alleging ungovernable temper and household disputes. An advertising blurb promotes Jones Dustless Oats and clothing items at 149 S. Tulingoigst.
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William Cotton
Anna Ringer
Benjamin Ringer
Sarah Yeates
David
Mary Harmon
Matthew
Wr. P. Overman
Wannetah
Sahm police whispers end his bid for county treasurer
Albert Sahm withdraws from the democratic race for county treasurer citing expense and inability to underwrite a campaign. Observers note rival Polster circles Sindlinger and McCaslin for the nomination while party leaders debate money, loyalty, and past campaign gaps.
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Albert Sahm
Ile
THE
SUN
Sahm
Thomas Taggart
Polster
Sindlinger
McCaslin
Bryan
Photographers Convention Holds Session at Tomlinson Hall
A business session at the photographers convention in Tomlinson Hall selected judges for multiple classes including Grand Genre and Special divisions. Reports of secretary and treasurer were heard and Oliver Reveal received a postal clerks prize amid warm speeches.
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Photographers’ Convention
Tomlinson Hall
J. W. Guerin
St. Louis
M. Appleton
Dayton
Boxersoxy
A. ‘Heimberger
New Albany
C. C. Pike
Muncie
J. A Clarke
Indianapolis
Shick
W. H. Potter
W.‘O. Nicely
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Gen. Lee
Sigsbee
Amalié Champagne
San Lazare St
Melinsey
Jeong
President McKinley
the World
McKinley
Correspondencia
Boutelle
Naval Committee
Henry Testa
Pickens
Cox & Kahn
Tefendane
MR. Ketcham
Ketcham
Cross Plains
Fez. Hughes
Justice Craig
Ele
Craig
Trughes
City Lite
Jones
Ehat
Salum
Flunter McCaslin
Peter Lind ‘Inger
Charles Palster
Palster
Taggart
McCrslin
Sam
Grand Hotel
Pete Sindlinger
Gold Democrats
Gold Democratic
Johnson
Maguire
King
Wee
Oliver Reveal
Albert Sahni
Kyle
Reveal
P Ular
Prise
Hood
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