Maine Disaster Report Sparked by Torpedo Theory
Reports from Chicago and Barcelona discuss the Maine catastrophe with officials pursuing a naval inquiry. Pieces cite torpedo theory, testimonies from Emil Gathman, and plans to raise or destroy the hull as investigators seek the cause and care for survivors and the dead.
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Maine Disaster News and International Reactions
Reports from Washington and abroad recount the loss of the battleship Maine and the deaths of many crew members. Messages of condolence flood in from Britain, Germany, Spain, and other nations as officials cite naval records and the emotional toll of the tragedy.
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Unclear OCR fragment prompts harbor investigation note
An OCR fragment mentions a committee directing a late investigation into a vessel or activity in a harbor, with references to captains and supervision. The text is garbled and does not provide a clear event, date, or location beyond a harbor setting and internal committee actions.
Clara Nevada Disaster Report Details Alaska Loss
Approval from Juneau confirms the loss of the Clara Nevada after boiler explosions. About 50 aboard were lost with wreckage found near Lynn Canal and witnesses describing a blazing, sinking steamer off Beward City.
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Rumors on Maine Disaster Stir War Talk and Viscaya Arrives
A rumor of a torpedo strike during the Maine disaster circulates in Havana and Washington, but later dispatches fail to confirm it. Congress votes 2080000 to raise the Maine as divers begin examinations to determine the cause amid ongoing public speculation. The Spanish cruiser Viscaya reaches New York as police brace for possible unrest related to the incident.
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The Nevada Found Burned at Lynn Canal
A Beattie report notes the steamers Queen and Humboldt arrived with news of the loss at Lynn Canal. The rustler and other vessels failed to locate survivors among the burned hulls and debris along the shore. The story also mentions a murder tale from a correspondent near Sitka.
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