Maine Inquiry Clarifies Secretary Longs Remarks On Spain
Washington March 1 The Maine inquiry focus centered on Secretary Longs personal statement that official Spanish participation in the disaster is largely eliminated. Officials stress the remark was not formal and that no new evidence supports a firm conclusion.
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Washington
Maine
Secretary Long
Long
South
Navy Department
Spain
Georgia
South Carolina
Department
Senor du Bose
Havana
Key West
Ordora
Miantonomoh
League Island Navy Yard
Wilson
Underwood
Funeral Tests and Naval Court Proceedings at Key West
The Maine court of inquiry devoted time to verifying witness testimony with a four hour adjournment. Admiral Sicard seeks limited funeral honors with American flags only. Navy officials, Cuban sentiment, and possible naval moves remain uncertain as the Mangrove returns to Havana with unburied dead and wounded.
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Key West
Naval Court
Morris
Bowers
Divison
Washington
Crenshaw
Maine
Admiral Sicard
Dr. Maloney
Major Maloney
Shard
McCall
Marblehead
Tortucwas
Coast Survey
Bache
Havana
Tortugas
Sigsbee
Court of Inquiry
Tts
Havans
Associated Press
Maquinista
United States
Lighthouse Department
Doings of the Day in Congress
Senate debated the Bankruptcy bill with opposition from Mr. Stewart. The Maine disaster memorial was approved. The Loud bill on second class mail rates drew limited support and discussion will continue. Naval Affairs committee approved $1,000,000 for smokeless powder and $92,000 for factory buildings plus $60,000 for arming Naval Militia gear.
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Committee On Naval Affairs
Washington
Senate
Hoar
Mass
Sonconeur
House
Stewart
Nev
Alaska
Rawlins
Utah
Bacon
Maine
Loud
Moon
Dem. Tenn
Smwoke
Perkins
Rep
Town
House Committee On Naval Cfairs
Lange
Navy Department
Cabinet Meeting Shows Maine Disaster Inquiry Still Unclear
Washington March 1 cabinet members met and reported no new information on the Maine disaster cause. The court of inquiry remains silent and no definite conclusions or timeline for findings have been provided. The discussion included exhumation issues for victims, with General Lee noting legal and practical hurdles and high costs for embalming and encasement.
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Washington
Maine
Bleshee
Gneral Lee
Secretary of the Navy
Lee
United States
Fairbanks
Indiana
State Department
Young Keyes
Sagasti Seeks Expected Cuba News And Grain Duty Cut
Madrid reports Premier Sagasti says he expects very satisfactory news from Cuba before April. He notes Spain will reduce import duties on grain due to higher prices, with a decree momentarily expected and a cabinet meeting set for tomorrow. News from the United States is cited as encouraging.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasti
Cuba
Senor Sagnusta
Spain
United States
Viscaya Welcomed at Havana in Festive Welcome Parade
The Spanish cruiser Viscaya arrived off Morro Castle in Havana at 1:30 PM after a voyage from New York. Lined quays and boats blasted cheers as Mayor Marquis de Estaban led a public reception. Senator Proctor and party met Captain-General Blanco before visiting interior regions. Divers failed to locate bodies of Maine victims. divers will start work tomorrow. steamer Bache carried wounded to Tortugas.
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Blanco
Havana
Viscaya
Morro Caatte
New York
Marquis de Estaban
Manterola
Almirante Oquento
Canaries
Proctor
Parker
Lee
Congosto
United States
Senator Proctor
Shewbeer
Maine
Mearning
Bache
Oleomargarine Defendants Convicted in Federal Case
Joseph Wilkins and Howard Butler, oleomargarine dealers in Washington D C, were found guilty in U S District Court of removing labels and internal revenue stamps from 129 packages totaling 7 950 pounds. Sentencing postponed as they await demurrer argument. jury swiftly convicted on all counts.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Wilkins
Howard Butler
Washington, D
United States District Court
Internal Revenue
Butler
Ball
Mwalt
Wilkins
Washington
Bowen
Carpet Combine Talks Rise for National Carpet Makers
Philadelphia report confirms plan by all grain carpet manufacturers to unite under a permanent organization. Thomas Bromley of Bromley Brothers' Carpet Co says the move aims to ensure fair pricing and will set capital stock at 10 million dollars. Philadelphia would house the largest loom membership with 3500 looms.
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Philadelphia
Hoston
Thomas Bromley
Bromley Brothers
Union of Manufacturers
New York
Bromiey
General J. P. J. Goblin Arrives for Georgia G A R Encampment
General J P Goblin, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, arrived in Atlanta on March 1 to attend the state encampment. He was met by a local G A R reception committee and escorted to events.
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Atlanta
J. P
Goblin
Grand Army of the Republic
Indian affairs panel to tour Carlisle Indian School
The house committee on Indian affairs plans a trip to Carlisle Pennsylvania to inspect the Carlisle Indian School and assess operations and programs. Members depart from Wilnapect Indian School in Washington on March 1 for the visit.
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Washington
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Carlisle
Tonorco
American Maize Propaganda Targets Wider Use of Indian Corn
Sub committees in Philadelphia outlined plans for a national American Maize Propaganda to educate the public on corn virtues and boost consumption. They seek corn cooking schools at fairs in Omaha and Buffalo with tours to Paris 1900, aiming to unify farmers and manufacturers under Illinois incorporation with a Chicago office.
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Philadelphia
United States
Clark E. Carr
B. W. Snow
Tiliela
Andrew Langdon
Buffalo
Herbert Merrick
The
American Agriculturalist
New York
W. W. Gibbs
Pennsylvania
Corn Belt
Omaha
Paris
Indiana
Ilinois
Nebraska
Illinois
Chicago
Brutal murder rocks Doylestown as manhunt widens
Miss Annie L Edwards of Jamison was found dead at her home with head injuries and evidence of a struggle. Robbery suspected. weaponlikely a chair or water pitcher. County offers 1000 reward for Edwards killer and raises bounty for Adam Weaver case to 600.
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Doylestown
Annie L. Edwards
Jamison
Mondeau
Adam Weaver
Bursonville
Edwardes
Weaver
Gentner Trial Opens Over Fraudulent Naturalization Certificates
The trial of Charles R. Gentner a former state legislator and Democratic politician began in Philadelphia before Judge Butler. Prosecutors contend Gentner with Richard W. Merrick and Eugene J. Lindsay helped aliens obtain naturalization certificates by forging or misusing documents. Aliens allegedly paid up to 26 for certificates after initial paperwork at city hall. Some claim they never appeared in the post office or court to be properly naturalized.
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Philadelphia
Charles R. Gentner
Richard W. Merrick
Eugene J. Lindsay
Gentner's
Gentner
United States
William H Rutherford Navy Chief Engineer Dies in Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports the death of William H Rutherford retired chief engineer of the United States Navy. He enlisted in 149 and served through the Civil War and until 184 when retired for war disability. Born in Philadelphia, he lived his final days in Harrisburg.
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Harrisburg
William H. Rutherford
United States Navy
Navy
Philadelphia
Noted Preacher Dead in Reading Pa
Rev. Dr. Weiser aged year? died this afternoon at East Greenville. He led the Gor benhophen Reformed church for years and was a noted author and longtime reader preacher for the denomination.
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Reading
4. Weiser
East Greenville
Slater Appointed Receiver for Natalie Anthracite Co
New York March 1 Samuel G Slater was appointed receiver for the Natalie Anthracite Coal company by Justice Price In the supreme court A judgment against the company by George W Mark dated January 8 stood at 944 dollars.
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New York
Samuel G. Slater
Natalie Anthracite Coal Company
Justice Price
Supreme Court
George W. Mark
Weather and trial notes headline overview
Fair weather with variable winds dominates the morning page alongside reports from the Lattimer Trial with General Sheriff Martin on the stand. Other items include Wyoming church ministers meeting commentary, local poor board race hints, a grocery firm receiver in Wyoming, and a new gymnasium at Wyoming Seminary.
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Tepioe
Maine
Martin
Lattimer
Wyoming
Tprecent Board
Gllimere & Dufty
Wyoming Seminary
West Side
Lackawanna County
Whitney
Representative Fords Offer to Service Without Pay
Pittsburg dispatch reports Thomas J. Ford a leader in the last house sent a letter to Governor Hastings proposing an extra legislative session to finish capitol work, with representatives serving for actual expenses and no salary. He cites cost concerns and a 1897 act setting a Capitol commission with $550,000 budget and a deadline. Hastings has not spoken. inquiry into lawmaker sentiment continues.
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Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Thomas J. Ford
Hastings
Capitol
General Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Ford
U S squadron concentrates at Hong Kong for Manila attack
A Shanghai dispatch reports the United States squadron is gathered at Hong Kong preparing to attack Manila if war breaks out with Spain. The force includes the cruisers Olympia Boston Raleigh Concord and Petrel.
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London
Shanghai
United States
Hong Kong
Manila
Philippine Islands
Spain
Olympia
Boston
Raleigh
Concord
Petrel
Steamship Arrivals and Departures Report
Cleared ships include La Bretagne Havre Germanic Liverpool Noordland Antwerp Paris Bournemouth Sallud Trave Bremen via Bournemouth Liverpool Sailed Nomadic New York. Antwerp arrival noted Westernland New York. Browhead passed Majestic bound for Liverpool.
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New York
la Bretagne
Havre
Germanic
Liverpool
Noordland
Antwerp
Paris
Bouthampton
Sallud
Trave
Bremen
Nomadic
Westernland
Browhead
Majestic
Harry Meredith Dies at 64 in New York
New York actor Harry Meredith died today at age 64 from paralysis. Meredith had appeared in leading roles across major stage and screen productions and was noted for his versatile performances in American entertainment.
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Harry Meredith
New York
Harry Moeredith
United States
Weather Outlook for Middle States and New England
The Herald reports fair to hardy cloudy skies across the Middle States and New England with cooler temperatures and fresh northerly to easterly winds. Snow or rain expected in the afternoon, wind intensifying along the coast tonight, followed by partly cloudy conditions and further cooling Thursday with snow in the north and rain in the south.
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the Herald
New York
Middle States
New England
Martin Tells His Story of Lattimer Tragedy and Deputies
Wilkes-Barre reports Lewis Melasen a blacksmith testified about the period Sept 5 to Sept 14 at the Harwood breaker and the shooting at Lattimer. Sheriff Martin described efforts to assemble a posse and avoid violence as deputies fired only when lives were in danger during the Lattimer clashes.
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Wilkes-Barre
Lewis Melasen
Harwood
Martin
Thomas Harris
Calvin Parne
Lattimer
William Kulp
Kulp
Harris
Hesa
Price
Hazleton
Lynch
Bennett
Atlantic City
Ware
Fred Chase
W. A. Lathrope
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
George 8. Ferris
Lawall
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Ferris
Hoagleton
Mr. Pratt
Thomas Hall
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Aker
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Coal Company
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