Maine Wreck Triggers Spain United States War Talk
Reports from Havana harbor describe the destruction of the Maine with many wounded and killed. Telegrams from Captain Sigsbee indicate the crew acted bravely as ships and officers struggled to rescue the injured. U S officials press for unity while Spain faces international pressure and public scrutiny over the incident.
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Aires
Havana
Maine
Sigetee
Adiral Mantetala
Navy Yard
Maine Sinking Mystery Drives Naval Inquiry Board
The fragment outlines a naval inquiry into the Maine explosion with debate over internal sabotage versus external attack. It notes divers and experts weighing causes, cites captain reports, and records sailors blaming Spaniards while denying internal causes. The piece conveys tension and competing theories as the investigation proceeds.
List of Maine crew saved and dead and speculation on Havana tragedy
Details emerge from Havana harbor disaster with a long list of saved and dead aboard the Maine. Captains Sigsbee and Wainwright provided names and ranks while Congress debates suspected Spanish treachery versus accident.
Viewpoints on the Maine Disaster Stirs Madrid and London
An opinion piece notes painful impressions in Madrid and London following the Maine catastrophe. It describes government responses and international reactions, including Spain’s offer to aid the injured and ship’s crew, and reflects on public sentiment and concerns of foul play. The Daily News and The Globe discuss restraint, past disasters, and implications for Britain and the United States.
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Sao Rae
Petat
Pene
Blanca
Merida
Bamediye Bev
Pirat
Ecu
Guta
Dha
Cota
Deerey
United States
Seary
Sdgasta
Spain
Cuba
Sagasta
McKinley
London
Woodford
Marine
Cuna
Maine
The
Daily News
Washington
H. M. S. Petrel
Straits of Magellan
H. M
Triumph
Jenkins and Merritt Surely Lost
Late last night a Havana dispatch to Secretary Long reported all men not sent as son probably lost. Jenkins and Merritt are presumed lost as bodies floated ashore this afternoon. Nine officers, one private, and Gunners Mate Bullock remain with Captain Bigsbee.
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Jenkins
Merritt
Washington
Bigsbee
Havana
Secretary Long
Bullock
Indiana Man on the Ship
Indianapolis dispatch notes Henry J Keys an Indianapolis man of years old serving a three year enlistment aboard Maine. A fragmentary report mentions Mrs Turndb and distress amid unclear events on board, with the fate of the mother unclear in the damaged text.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Henry J. Keys
Maine
Turndb
Young Keys
Lumber Carriers Form New Association Adopt Rates
The Lumber Carriers Association organized at a Detroit meeting adopted freight rates for pine and hardwood lumber. Members commit to chartering only through approved agents, with assessments of 5 to 10 cents per net ton and a 60 000 tonnage threshold before by laws take effect. Over 50 000 tons approved, balance to be signed today.
Lattimer Shooting Case Witnesses Describe Sheriff’s Actions
Testimony details the Lattimer incident where Sheriff charged the crowd and fired at Mike Mullade. Frank Metschick could not identify the shooter. defense and prosecution debates repair and timing as the march toward Lautinger premise unfolds.
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Frank Metschick
Lautinger
Cage Sesturdag
Meteschick
Meteshick
Lenahan
Martin
Mike Mullade
Meterchick
Muilado
Debates on Pacific Islands and Hawaii Annexation Echoed in House
Washington hears heated discussion on seaboard defenses and the Hawaiian treaty. Daniel Webster cited warns that annexation could harm U S industry and unity while Morrill argues strategic and policy concerns. Debate continues with a naval committee resolution and Maine disaster references.
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Sénate
Ferlic
Hale
Appropriations Committee
Stewart
Haunsy
Chandler
Lodge
Teller
Abd
Piaswaik
Carly
Kansas Pucme
Morrill
Hawaii
Meorrith
Ralabhatoon
United States
Daniel Webster
Dnes
Wwew
Hiawai
Danel Wipster
A. Ter F
Mayri Bane
Maine
Naval Committee
Plans for San Francisco boxing carnival in July
A syndicate of western sporting men aims to stage a premium finish fight between Bed Prgsitimens and James Jd Corbett with a guaranteed purse and police protection. A possible second bout between Kid Midway and Joe Choynski or Peter Mahro could offer a $10 000 purse. Meetings set west of the Missouri river in July. Joe Harvey of San Francisco coordinates.
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San Pranemsco Peb
JW Western Sporting Men
San Brandisco Mer
Bed Prgsitimens
James Jd. Corbett
Kid ' Midway
Joe Choynski
Peter Mahro
Missouri River
Joe Harvey
San Francisco
Von der Ahe Still in Jail Amid Legal Appeals
Report indicates Adolphus Von der Ahe remains jailed as league magnates discuss offers. Attorneys Ferguson and Glover plan to file a writ of habeas corpus appeal with Judge M W Acheson of the U S Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking bail pending the case.
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Von
Tom Couppef
Baie
de von der Abes
St.Louis
Lent Watkins
Pittyburg
Stu
Scot Ferguson
John
M. Glover
M W Acheson
United States
Joseph F Buffington
Vin der Ahe
Steamer Flachat Wreck Off Teneriffe Island
The steamer Flachat bound from Marseille to Colon was wrecked at Anpega Point Teneriffe. Only fourteen saved. thirty eight souls and forty nine passengers perished. Built at Stockton England by Pearse & Co. in 1880s. iron stern screw vessel of 1250 tons net and 2175 tons gross.
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Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique
Flachat
Marseilles
Colon
Anpega Point
Stockton
England
Pearse &Co
Wealthy Farmer Arrested for Assault in Charlotte
Frank Frever, Benton township’s wealthiest farmer, is jailed after allegedly striking Mrs Myrtle Devine in the face at a social gathering in Charlotte Michigan on February 15. Mrs Devine, a well known church member, sustains a black eye. Frever claims the blow was accidental amid a disturbance raised by Mrs Devine’s brother and others at the party.
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Charlotte,Mich
Frank Frever
Benton Township
Mrrs
Myrtle Devine
Hig Party of Klondikers
A brief, fragmented notice from February 16 reports on a party of Klondikers. Details are limited in the readable OCR, with no clear names, places, or outcomes available in the legible text.
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Hig Party of
Klondikers
Illinois Revenue Bill Advances in Legislature
Springfield Feb 17 Dwyer reports metropolitan police bill moved to second reading and a 2 percent school tax for education and 2 percent for building purposes advanced to third reading. Conference committee on revenue bills has nearly finished work with key differences resolved and a report expected tomorrow morning. Enactment this week seems unlikely.
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Dwyer
Senate
Cook County
McGinnis
House
Missing Bay City iceboat party feared lost at Big Crack
Bay City men George Birnay Jennison hardware dealer Alexander Malloy Lumer Shier and vessel captain John Hater left the Saginaw river mouth Monday for an iceboat trip on Saginaw bay. It is feared they went into open water eight miles out at the Big Crack and could be sheltering in fish shanties if alive.
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Washington
Bop Bess
Ot Tego
Wainwright
Sisere
Gepta
Vapin
Maine
Sotteck
Steghee
Anoth Roetheer
Offeer
Bay City
Mich
George Birnay Jennison
Alexander Malloy
Lumer Shier
John Hater
Saginaw Bay
Loss of the Clara Nevada Confirmed
A private telegram from Nandimo, B. C., reports the steamer Queen has arrived from Skaguay, Alaska with confirmation of the loss of the steamer Clara Nevada. The notice notes the Alaska voyage and confirms tragedy tied to the vessel.
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Eatile
Wash
Nandimo
B. C
Skaguay
Alaska
Clara
Nevada
McKinley Ready for Swift Action If Cuba War Breaks Out
Walter Wellman reports that President McKinley could strike Havana within ten days of war declared. The article cites thorough military planning by Secretary Long and Roosevelt, with rapid mobilization and mobilization timelines, cargo and transport schemes, and a navy primed to seize Cuban seaports quickly if hostilities arise.
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General Miles
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Pittsburg pitcher sues for damages in suit involving Von der Ahe
Mark Baldwin, a pitcher, files a suit seeking damages tied to a judgment of 60 000 dollars. The case centers on recovery actions connected to events involving Von der Ahe and others, with dates February 16 and related court actions noted in the filing.
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Pittsburg U Emérinase
Louis
Mark Baldwin
von der Ahe
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