Captain Sigsbee's Story Before The Board On Maine Disaster
Captain Sigsbee testifies before the court of inquiry about assuming command of the Maine in 1407, Havana anchorage conditions, surrounding ships, coal handling at Key West, magazine and electrical safety, and precautions taken before the explosion. He describes the blast, crew conduct, Spanish officials’ reactions, and his cautious stance on sub wreck investigation amid diplomatic sensitivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bigebee
Maine
Havana
Lee
Hines
Bievens
Ward Line
City of Washington
Bigehee
Alfonso XIII
Posrtion
Gireseal
le Waspo
Charlote
Stgetee
Alfonso Xiut
Leaspo
Griesenau
City of
Key West
Sigshee
Slesbee
Sigsbee
Marix
Ques Hon
Sigehee
Owever
Navy Department
Department
Miquette
Sleshee
Counel
Sigabee
Regin
Sige
Miho
Thor
Wainwright
Spaniah Omeers
Bparieh
Havens
Spain
Tattow
Anthony
Gig
Warhington
Hix
Passome
Bigsbee
Marine Guard
Sigebee
Offer
Star Boat Aide
Monkers
Molman
Holman
Sigehee Walso
Moh
Sipehber
Sharks breach into Mediterranean via Suez Canal from Red Sea
A report notes sharks penetrating into the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal from the Red Sea. Other items list two criminals in France by Bertillon measurement, the Adams homestead in Quincy Missouri, the world’s largest room in St Petersburg, Mexico ginger, Nippon’s ancient city claims, sardine packing in glass, sugar honey in Germany, and Rev Thomas Lesham’s 60,000 gift for church and schools.
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Mediterranean
Suew Canal
Red Sea
France
Adams
Quincy
Mise
Wheat market turmoil across May and July futures demand
The weekly market letter notes the Leiter crowd buying May wheat at 1.04, signaling strong demand and bears’ lack of confidence. Foreigner purchases at the seaboard and crop prospects push prices, with shifting contract stock and possible loosening of farmers holdings. Regional price ranges for Portland, Walla Walla, and Oregon staples are listed alongside commodity quotes across grains, oats, hay, butter, cheese, poultry, and fruit.
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Leiter
Seaboard
Portland
Walla Walla
Valley
Oregon
Lens
Oregon Burbanks
Remarkable Boyhood Fall Recalled by Cleveland Leader
The Cleveland Leader quotes a man recalling a childhood fall from a third story window. He says the impact hurt at the time but he recovered, joking his wife that it helped him develop culinary genius if the event had not occurred.
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Cleveland Leader
Political Parties Unite in Oregon Fusion Platform
Three state conventions in Portland unite Populists Silver Republicans and Democrats shaping a joint platform. They pledge to support a united ticket with a conference committee allocating offices and press for silver coinage postal savings banks direct senator elections initiative and referendum and opposition to trusts and corporate influence.
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Portland
Peoples Democratic
Oregon
United
Republcan
Treasury
McKinney
United States
Honda
Congress
Republican Party
Thersin
Spring Medicine Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Purity and Health
In spring, when the body tensions from winter, Hood's Sarsaparilla is presented as the remedy to purify the blood, steady nerves, and restore appetite. The ad cites testimonials from Emily Billinger of Portland and Mrs. I. M. White of Salem praising renewed strength and health after using Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Hood
Emily Billinger
Grand Avenue
South
Portland, Or
Mra. I. M
White, Salem, Or
Lubricants and Rubber: Animal Oils Harm Tires
A India Rubber World writer warns bicyclists that animal oils damage rubber tires and that mineral and some vegetable oils pose less risk. The note notes small amounts of animal grease injure tires, while mineral oils are often safe and some plant oils may help rubber.
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India
St Jacobs Oil urged for horse and human chills
An article warns to guard against chills after heavy work and heat exposure. It promotes St Jacobs Oil as a reliable remedy to ease stiff muscles and restore joint function, urging use during sports season. It mentions neuralgia cautions against tea and favors coffee with lemon juice.
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St. Jacobs
Physically superior college youth urged by tonics
The article extols modern men as stronger and healthier and claims Hostet ter's Stomach Bitters can strengthen the constitution, calm nerves, and address malaria kidney dyspepsia and bilious issues. It notes the U S government exhibit at the exposition will surpass all previous expos.
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Hitlers
United States
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertises Foot Comfort
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as quick relief for painful feet including bunions and chilblains, claiming it makes tight shoes comfortable and listing over 10 000 testimonials. It offers trial and mail options and promotes common salt as essential for digestion and tissue formation.
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Allen
Olmsted
Roy, N
Wonderful Statement of a Cure by Lydia E Pinkham
A woman describes severe illness and symptoms including fainting spells vision troubles and menstrual problems. She states doctors failed to cure her but a bottle of Lydia E Pinkham's medicine cured her after use.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pitchers Castoria trade mark case and a Brooklyn thief sent to the penitentiary
Court papers claim exclusive rights to the word Castoria and Pitcher's Castoria trademark with Dr Samuel Pitcher asserting origin and signature on wrappers. The Centaur Company denies others authority to use his name. A Brooklyn thief received a nine year sentence for stealing two bicycles.
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Castoria
Scastoria
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Chas. H. Fletcher
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Samuel Pitcher, M.D
Brooklyn
Various Advertisements and Inquiries Mixed With Notable Observations
A collage of product notes and peculiar facts covers syrups and imported foods, geysers heights, a rowboat stroke register, and a cough medicine testimonial. It also reports on Bible necessity rulings, Solomon’s Treasure promotion, and notes on sheep in Somaliland with fat at tail roots along with population counts and camel import proposals. An American consul recounts diverse curiosities from Aden to Australia and mentions naming a child Freedom and another Blizzard in towns like Strafford VI.
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Aden
Arabia
Somaliland
New York
Zoological Garden
Frankfort
Germany
Arizona
Automatic car brake and other era notices
A gate style automatic brake releases shoes to grip rails and stop a car. An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures. F J Cheney & Co and druggists endorse the product with testimonials. Dress notes describe fashions with close fitting sleeves and lining options for luncheon and dinner gowns.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Props
Toledo
F.J. Cheney
San Marino Bank Collapse Sees Directors Arrested for Fraud
San Marino authorities announce the failure of a regional bank and the arrest of all its directors on fraud charges. Officials describe a rapid regulatory response as investigators seize assets and pursue restitution.
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San Marino
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Captain Sigsbee
Mexico
Asia
Nippur
Bel
Babylon
Thomas Lesham
Bolton
England
Weekly Market Letter
Seattle
California
Tom Worl
Olympia
Dakota
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Nevada
Unifornia Brian
Popullaste
Silver Republicans
Demerate
John Issues
W. KR
King
Baker
Firet
A. M. Veateh
Linn
Becon
C. M. Donaldson
Maker
Yor
H. Rk, Kincaid
Lane
W. A. Ramsay
Yorn
Seminationa
K. C. Wade
A. N. Slotss
Board of Equalization
C. A. Worden
Distriot
J. W. Hamilton
Mh, Denlinger, Jr
KR. P. Boise
PH. D'Arcy
L. Hayden
Udge
W. L. Bradford
A. van Vaeter
M.D. Clifford
EB. Hicks
J. R. Gregg
St. Paul Bank
St. Paul
Bank of Merriam
Traver
Cal
Cross Creek Bridge
Goshen
Cross Creek
Dolphin Im Comemeleelom
Navy Yard
Dolphin
Juyons
Hoods
Hood & Co
Lowell, Mass
America
Mme. Gadski
Elsa
Senta
Eva
Sieglinde
Elizabeth
Saya
Harper's Bazaar
Mra. J
McGilies
Kilborn Avenues
Rockford, IL
Ine
Schilling
Home Products and
Turk Food
Pacific Coast
Sygar Co
Ireland
Yellowstone
Dan Kline
Hestorer
BL EL E, Ltd
Arch Street
Philadelphia
London
Piso
D. C. Albright
Miflinburg, Pa
Mason Chemical CO
P.O. Box
New South Wales
Strafford, VI
Freedom
Weer & Tuvax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
California Fig Syrup CO
Kew York
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Downing, Hopking Co
Chicago Board of Trade Brogers
Wash
Moore
Fom Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
Finck Co
SD Market Street
Tarer & Whitmas CO
Betance
J. Malball
Petradog
Fuuwler
Dox S
Scothington
Conn
Immons
SKIAT
Simmons
SKIRT
Market St
Koon BD
Ss. PF
Wes
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