Maine Explosion Theorized In Naval Letters From Key West
Washington reports a Key West mail sparked excitement over Maine disaster theories. Letters mention after boilers were not the cause, discuss Captain Sampson's recommendations to raise the wreck, and reveal views on forward magazine explosion and wrecking contracts with major firms.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Key West
Maine
Capitol
Fee Parc
Matne
Shard
Sampson
Miybe
Bernethen
Beet Cumipool
Chovernment
Wreelers
Sampo
Nan
Vine
Jones
Clerriel
Lone Suir
Court of Inquiry
Long
Malve
Ianker
Bejog
Slesbee
Ile
Astare
Ile Hestlly
Navy weighs Maine crisis and captaincy shifts
Navy officials consider Admiral Sicard’s health and two weeks leave while Captain Sampson or Captain Taylor may lead the squadron. Lieutenant-Commander Wainwright to Havana to supervise wrecking work as Maine recovery continues. The monitor Terror stays at war roads pending further orders, possibly replacing the Maine in the North Atlantic squadron.
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Navy Department
Sicard
New York
Key West
Sampson
Taylor
Wainwright
Havana
Maine
Terror
North Atlantic
Court of Inquiry on Maine Wreck Opens Amid Shifting Testimony
The United States court of inquiry convened in Havana at 1 o'clock to examine Maine wreck officials and witnesses. Captain Lampoon led a visit to the wreck as sessions pause for testimony and possible further investigation, with potential Key West hearings for survivors.
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Havana
United States Court of Inquiry
Maine
Atirive
Merritt & Chamman Derrick and
McGee
Craigpeain
Ueiehihouse
Maine disaster report reaches government department
A damaged water damaged package from the Maine disaster was received by the Navy Department. It contained a medical journal with a brine soaked cover and illegible government ink. Officials say the package belied evidence of the disaster and that no orders yet exist for the monitor Terror.
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Washington
Maine
Lee
Omee
Pfurgeon Heneberger
Medica
Pebraary Ith
Rhr Tren
Long
Belnge Weld
Norfolk
Conaul-f
Waywna
Tiavana
State Department
Department
New Orleans
Key Wrest
Tesas
Nashville
Galveston
Key West
Starvation in Matanzas Province Reports 1897 Cuban Crisis
United States cruiser Montgomery visits Matanzas as relief boards report 98 000 people in need with 50 000 deaths from hunger in the province. About 11 000 starved in the city, many in huts and streets, as hospitals struggle to provide care. Volunteers and civic groups relay aid while authorities seek immediate relief measures.
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Associated Press
Santiago de Cunba
United States
Montgomery
Matangis
Matansas
Matanzas
Ely
el Wilrom
Vite
Tyne
Wiethe
Mirtansens
Staton
Matanzasilomek
Matangas
Maval Olli
Senate Debates Cuban Belligerency Amid War Clouds
In Washington February 23 1898 the Senate debated a Cuban belligerency resolution tied to the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. Senators Allen Morgan and Platt argued over recognizing belligerency as the Cuba crisis deepened while warning of possible war with Spain and urging cautious action alongside the Havana inquiry. The measure faced procedural delay and was referred for further consideration.
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Washington
Senate
Mer, Allen
Nebraska
Aven Firet
United States
Cuba
Welates
Hurmanty
Saldisan
Spain
Kingdom of Spain
Congress
Platt
Millitary Academy
Thue
Maine
House of
Aen
Committee
Allen
Morgan
Alabama
Ates
Lla Walon
Illegulas
Atv. Teller
Plorgan
Poraker
Thurston
Cal
Telv
Havana
Hale
Jloar
Massachusetts
Nebraskan
Bellevye
Privileges Committee backs reappointment and constitutional talks
The US Senate and House committees on Privileges held to favor reappointing A. J. Dalton N. R. Jaynes and W. Lofbeimer to the Norfolk board. Debate covered primary election changes and a constitutional convention plan. References to Atlantic Coast Line consolidation and budget cuts highlight ongoing Virginia legislative actions.
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Richmond
Med
Senate
Amd Lowse
A. J. Dalton
N. Or. Jaynes
Wd. Lofbeimer
Norfell
Wester
Artie
Itiver
John Fh Whitehead
Moar ‘Cooke
Hemember Moe
Joynes
Dinde
Wooth
Watkins
House
Virginia
Uebate
Mesers
Pieher
Willard
Gk White
Sheliwaine
Qa Bil
Michmond
Petersburg
Mellwaine
Senate Finance Committee
Barnes
Old Point Comfort College
John B. van der Wee
Old Point
Houdan
Washington
Boykin
W. N. MaAnge
Nansemond River
Baylor
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Ithe
Elin
Admiral Nhemens
Corcentroni
Hoey West
Baty
Tre
Batanzas
Horgan
Har
Jolewus
Elelous
Nisson
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