Maine Blown Up in Havana Harbor Disaster
Special to the Gazette San Francisco Feb 16 The United States battleship Maine was destroyed by an explosion in Havana harbor last night 10 There was terrible destruction of life among officers and men Of the 460 aboard only 263 survive Two officers Merritt and Jenkins are missing Captain Sigsbee telegraphed that the Maine was blown up and destroyed The Cabinet and critics speculated on Spanish Cuban involvement but later reports said accidental The Maine burned and sank with crew on board The incident sparked Washington debate and dispatch of two more battleships to the scene
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The Blowing Up of the Maine
The Maine exploded last night in Havana harbor prompting widespread speculation. Havana's command and telegraph disruptions hinder immediate facts while a steamer is awaited from Havana to Key West, about twenty four hours away. conflicting Spanish and American descriptions loom. In the U S, Mrs Stubbs mentions naming the "new boy" Nevada Valentine Stubbs.
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Maine
Havana
Geenaral Blanco
ander
Havena
Key Weet
Mra
Stubbs
Nevada
Valentine Stubbs
The Figel Case in San Francisco Trial Developments
In San Francisco on February 16 the Figel murder trial shifts focus to embezzlement and forgery. The defense admits Figel received funds and deposited them in his First National Bank account, while prosecutors seek proof of misappropriation and motive for the Hoffan killing. Rothschild testifies Hoffman’s death appeared murder. Figel later admitted ownership of a pistol found by Hoffman's side and prior shortages in firm accounts, with Hoffman allegedly drawing funds for his own use.
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Figel
San Francisco
Theodore Figel
Isaac Hoffan
First National Bank
Hoffman
Rothcchild
sai Rothechild
Hard Times in Dawson and Lightning-Fast Prices Report
A Followleg letter from A J Bowie, a hydraulic miner in Dawson, describes dire conditions with inflated prices. He cites $5 for ink, $150 a pound meat, $185 a sack flour, and scarce fuel as famine and labor shortages threaten survival. He notes huge mine sales to Eastern parties, predicts yields will fall, and warns many perils on the way to or in Dawson. Dr F S Williams died in Los Angeles. marriage licenses issued to Walter S Macpherson and Iva May Bailey, Abrahan Banta and Lillian H Smith.
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Dawaon
A. J. Bowie
Dawson
Bonanza creek
El Dorado creek
Dominion
Dyea
teya
pica
Williams
Los Angeles
Hoe
F. McKea
Walter S. Macpherson
Iva May Bailey
Wadsworth
Abrahan Banta
Repo
Mies Lillian H. Smith
Collingwood
Canada
Stomach health and digestion book request offer
An advertisement promotes a small book on indigestion and digestion care, urging readers to request by postcard from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan. It discusses symptoms like headaches and insomnia tied to weak digestion, and mentions related health worries and dietary guidance. It also includes a sales push for tobacco goods, clothing, and a local free employment office, plus a newspaper club offer.
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F. A. Stuart Co
Mareball
Michigan
Newspaper Ethos and Nevada Irrigation Prospects
An old editorial fragment reflects on newspaper roles and public opinion. It notes Nevada’s potential as a great state with irrigation growth and expects key projects next year. A lodge social by the A O U W drew about 175 attendees appreciating the offerings, while ladies distributed leftover edibles.
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Denver
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NEW YORK
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