Maine Explosion Attributable To Submarine Mine
Washington reports the court of inquiry found the Maine was lost due to an outside explosion, likely a floating submarine mine. The Spanish govern ment contests the incident as internal origin, while the U S proceeds with public release of findings next week as naval and military mobilization accelerates.
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Maine
Cabinet
White House
Navy
War Departments
Irom
Spain
Wild rumors at Madrid spark talk of Maine inquiry
Madrid reports a Washington advisory on the Maine court of inquiry. United States Minister Woodford refused to reveal details. El Imparcial claims Spain faces pressure while the U S pursues conciliation and may seek international arbitration. A circulating rumor that Havana’s Lee slapped General Blanco and was killed is denied.
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Madrid
United States
Woodford
Washington
Maine Court of Inquiry
McKinley
el Imparcial
Spain
Maine
Congress
Wll
Lee
Havana
Blanco
Havana gathering on appoints and fleet moves
In Havana, March 25, officials and residents met at Hotel Ingiaterra lobby to discuss Captain Lampeun and Capuin Dryans appointments, the Puritan and Terror movements, and the Spanish torpedo fleet. Naval officers welcomed the appointments as a Spanish transport from Barcelona arrived, cheers rang, and rockets were fired amid mounting interest in the Maine report due to Congress on Monday.
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Mavana
Ingiaterra
Lampeun
Capuin Dryans
Barcelona
Harte
Maine
Congress
Officials praise Captain Sigsbee as departure nears
Jean officials express sincere regret at Captain Sigsbee’s coming departure. They believe his health does not permit him to remain aboard and unite in hoping he will be given an important commendation for his career.
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Jean
Crrer
Sigsbee
Mit
Foneer
Spain Will Draw the Sword in Dispute with US
A Madrid dispatch quoted by the Correo says Spain will not arbitrate the pending U S Spain conflict except by force. The Fa Heraldo de Madrid correspondent in Havana notes a critical situation and heightened tension as diplomatic relations strain. The steamer Alfortan N11 arrived with 1,809 soldiers from Spain, greeted with enthusiasm.
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Hernod
Alfortan N11
Bpain
Yankee Flijpa at Havana illustrated by Carlist organ
The Carlist paper El Correo Escang prints a drawing of the U S cruiser Montgomery with a note on her armament and speed. It closes with a remark urging May Galso to deal with the ship as best serves our interests.
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EL Correo Fepriits
Conserreise de Menteonners
Madrid
Yankee Flijpa
Havana
el Correo Escang
Montgomery
Galso
Navy buys Schischau torpedo boat for the fleet
Washington reports that agents purchased a Schischau type torpedo boat built for Germany. The vessel is ready for sea and viewed as a valuable addition to the U S Navy. Porto Rico fortifications near San Juan are being strengthened as Spain extends defenses with two large guns. General Flagler seeks more funds from Secretary Alger to cover provisional ordnance contracts. Lieutenant Commander Marix to assist as court of Inquiry proceeds. Enlistment at the Washington yard progresses with skilled sailors sought.
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Washington
Navy Department
Colwell
United States
London
Ambcitia
Spaniss
San Juan de Porto
Ricw
Porto Rico
Spain
Cuba
Puerto Rico
San Juan
Flagler
Alger
Alger Allotted To General Flagler
Congress
Ordnance Bureau
General Flagler
General Plagler
Timount
Court of Inquiry
Marix
Judge Advocate General
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Service
Washington Navy Yard
Albany
Pig Iron Combine Convenes in Cleveland to Regulate Output
The newly formed pig iron combine met in Cleveland at Peiktlands Mather Co. A secret committee was named to regulate output and plans include closing furnaces to deplete stocks, followed by efforts to raise prices.
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Cleveland, O
Pig Iron Combine
Peiktlands, Mather & Co
Priece
Defeated by Garcia Surges to Santiago de Cuba
March 215 Special News: Gen Blanes eastern campaign results are discouraging for Spain. Gen Bernal enters Santiago de Cuba seeking refuge after a sharp five hour battle at Palma Soriano with Gen Garcia’s forces. Bernal, with 10,000 troops, is said to be routed and retreating to the city.
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New York
Blanes
Santiago de Cuba
Bernal
Palma
Calixto Garvin
Pernal
Havana
Blanco
Gareia
Hatabang
Santiago de Culm
Fantlogo de Cuba
Ciarela
Garcia
Palma Soriano
Patriot Students Stage Anti Spain Demonstration in Easton
Three hundred fifty Lafayette students led by a flag bearer marched through Easton to the telegraph office and offered services in case of war. In Centre Square they burned red fire, delivered speeches, and burned a flag on a sword point while the Stars and Stripes were nailed to a tree limb. The crowd escorted by the mayor and officials dispersed as townsfolk followed.
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Easton
Lafayette
McKinley
Centre Square
Indians Anxious to Enlist in Passamaquoddy Company
Tartport Mo March 25 The Passamaquoddy tribe is stirred by a possible Spain conflict. Steps have been taken to form a soldier company and nearly 100 men have signified enlistment. Most tribe members are lime-wood guides and proficient riflesmen. Leader says they would join the regular army if needed but favor a company of their own people.
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Tartport
Passam&quoddy
Spain
Sympathy for Cuba and church vote in Wilmington conference
The Rock River resolution backing equal representation of lay and ministerial delegates in the general conference was adopted by the Wilmington Methodist Episcopal conference with a 142 to 5 vote. The body also approved a resolution of sympathy with Cuba and endorsed President McKinley during the crisis.
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Wilmington
Del
Rock River
Coast Defense Upgrade Planned With Rapid Fire Guns
Captain W. P. Duval leaves Washington to inspect southern coast cities and forts for possible troop deployment. In case of war, a one million dollar program funds rapid fire guns for coast defense.
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Washington
W. P. Duval
Alger
South
Funeral of Lieut Jenkins in Pittsburg public event
Funeral arrangements for Lieut W Jenkins set for next Wednesday with public attendance. The Fourteenth and Eighteenth regiments Battery EB naval reserves and Grand Army of the Republic will participate along with several patriotic societies. On arrival, the casket will lie in state at Carnegie Music Hall Allegheny with ceremonial cannon.
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Jenking
Pittsburg
W. Jenkins
Naval Reserves
Grand Army of the Republic
Carnegie Music Hall
Allegheny
Treasury orders cutter Woodbury to Portland port
Telegraph orders Secretary of the Treasury directs Deering to summon the cutter Woodbury to Portland at once. The cutter is on a cruise to the eastward and dispatches are sent to intercept the captain and order his return to this port.
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Portland
March
Collacor Deering
Secretary of the Treasury
Woodbury
Death of Cleveland banker Truman P Mandy at Mercantile National
Cleveland March 21 Hon Truman P Mandy longtime president and director of the Mercantile National Bank of Cleveland is reported dead. He was said to be the oldest banker in the United States. He served many years as bank president and was a director at his death.
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Cleveland
Truman P. Mandy
United States
Mir. Handy
Mercantile National Bank of Thin Cits
Bethlehem Iron Ships Guns to Navy Department
Bethlehem Pa March 22 Bethlehem Iron company shipped to the Navy Department at Washington two five inch guns and eight hoops for winded guns. The total weight of the ship load was over seven tons.
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Bethlehem, Pa
Bethlehem Iron Company
Theavy Department
Washington
Mont
Colliery to Resume After Union Talks in Hamipton
The United Ming Workers committee reports to Superintendent Zerhey that all employees except foreman Boyle will be reinstated and the colliery will resume on Tuesday.
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Hamipton
Pennsylvania appoints new regional meat inspection panel
The Washington March report notes a fourth appointment for Pennsylvania with members Gof J. W. T. Henry Ivy Mills B. T. C. Hart Tobyhanna Mill Alvin and Blog among those named. The move signals expanded oversight by local agencies.
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Penoreylvania
Eatinnatere
Washington
Theag
Pennsylvania
Gof
Henry
Ivy Mills
B. T. C. Hart
Tobyhanna Milla
Alvin
Shipping News a Rough Regatta Across Atlantic Routes
A condensed shipping note from New York dated March reports cleared routes with Caum mania and arrivals or movements tied to Liverpool Fulda Genoa Napivs and other ports. Details appear fragmentary but indicate ongoing cargo and liner activity across transatlantic lanes.
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Shipping News
New York
Caummania
Liverpool
Fulda
Genoa
Napivs
Ele
Chief Brownlee's Coming Report on Mine Dangers and Labor
Harrisburg March 25 The first annual report of Robert Brownlee chief of the bureau of mines and mining is made public. He urges stricter enforcement of mine rules to cut accidents and notes mixed causes for danger including alien workers. Anthracite production fell 1 126 076 gross tons in 1897 while bituminous output rose 4 400 616 net tons. He blames overmanned mines for unprofitability, saying miners suffer from job scarcity rather than low wages.
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Harrisbore
Robert Brownlee
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Brownlee
Local Death and Tragedy Headlines in City News
A morning bulletin lists a general explosion abroad and local incidents including a submarine mine incident, a death by gas, and numerous brief items. The page features court notices, religious notes, prison transport limits, and regional updates from Lackawanna County with various society and business columns.
Sicard to Retire as Navy Fills North Atlantic Command
Washington March 23 Navy department announces Captain Sampson will command the North Atlantic squadron with New York or Iowa as flagship while Sicard is detached for six months leave effectively ending his active service. Secretary Long pays tribute to Admiral Sicard for devotion and bravery during a critical period.
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Porto Rico
Cuba
Spain
Navy Department
W. 8S. Schley
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
Texas
Columbia
Minneapol
Hampton Roads
North Atlantic
Sampson
Atlantic
Cincinnati
Port Antonio
Key West
Wilmington
Vicksburg
Hampton Ronda
Washington
Long
Iowa
New York
Sicard
North
Secretary Long
Admiral Sicard
FORGOT ABOUT HER MONEY Oakland Cal March 25
Mrs Matilda Rich once declared insane has won about 2000 dollars from an Eastern bank where she deposited funds years ago while sane Judge Ellsworth of the Superior Court ordered the money released for her relief and comfort funds that accumulated interest since the deposit Found among her belongings was a dog-eared book that prompted the court to investigate
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Oakland
Cal
Matilda Rich
Ellsworth
Superior Court
John H. Aquette
Teheran
Gold Bricks Found on Addicks Farm in Delaware
In Wilmington on March 25 Robert Wilson and John Moussey found two large gilt coated bricks in a field at J Addicks Claymont farm. One brick weighed fifty pounds and was sent to Philadelphia for appraisal. the other was given to Police Chief Dolan. A letter from Mr Addicks to Dolan said the bricks were dropped by parties aiming to trick Brandywine farmers. Police report two mysterious men seen near Carrcroft and Claymont asking about farmers. News stirred local suspicion due to past Klondike mining rumors surrounding Addicks.
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Wilmington
Del
Robert Wilson
John Moussey
J. Bk. Addricks
Claymont Farm
Philadelphia
Addicks
Dolan
Stock Farms Levyed Upon at Cloverdell near Colmar
Norristown March 25. At Cloverdell stock farms of A H Moore sheriff levied on personal property to satisfy nineteen judgments totaling about 10000 dollars. The levy involves property claimed by executors of the late Andrew Moore and aims to test ownership while preventing sale. The list includes 178 horses including 9 brood mares. notable exclusions are Director and Red Wilkes.
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Norristown
Cloverdell Stocks
A. H. Moore
Colmar
Andrew Moore
Moore
Red Wilkes
Mc Kulp Wins Public Sale Lands in Shamokin Pa
Congressman Monroe H. Kulp purchased timber acreage and three cleared farms at a Shamokin public sale today. The lands span Northumberland, Clinton, Columbia, Centre, Mifflin, Snyder and Lycoming Counties and were part of the Darling ton R. Kulp estate.
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Mc Kulp
Shamokin
March
Monroe H. Kulp
Northumberland
Clinton
Columbia
Centre
Mifflin
Snyder
Lycoming Counties
Darlington R. Kulp
Baltimore and Ohio flood conditions improve traffic
Water levels on the Baltimore and Ohio and its branches eased this evening improving rail movement. Trains are running via Wheeling and would reach Columbias if not for high Muskingum river flow.
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Balltimore
Ohio
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Ite
Muskingum River
Columbias
Miners Injured In Hagard Shaft Gas Explosion
Brussels report says a dynamite cartridge at Hagard shaft detonated today. The resulting coal gas explosion injured twenty miners and caused extensive damage to the workings. Authorities investigate causes and safety lapses.
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Brussels
Hagard
Liewe
Protest on Rulings in Naval Bill Debate
Washington March 25 The minority pressed protests against a chair ruling during debate on the naval appropriation bill. The five minute rule to limit remarks was denounced as a usurpation and appealed upon appeal. Foss advocated strengthening the navy as four pages of the record were cleared.
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Washington
Pitty-fleet Congress
Hartman
Silver Rep
Foss
Rep
Til
Naval Committee
Kerosene War Rages In St Louis Gas Prices Drop
A kerosene price fight unfolds in St Louis led by Standard Oil efforts to disrupt small dealers. Prices plummet to 34 cents a gallon amid clashes among Waters-Pierce, International, White Scofield Schurmer Teagle and local firms led by St Louis Oil President Stocks. The dispute, linked to Standard Oil influence, centers on market share and rival company actions.
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St. Louis
Standard O11
St. Louis Oil Company
Reet
Oll
Waters-Pierce Company
International
White
Scofield
Schurmer
Teagle
John D. Rockefeller
Brooke
Gresham Ordered to the Coast
The revenue cutter Greeham under Captain A B Davis was ordered to the Atlantic coast. Davis admitted this afternoon that orders had been received directing the Greeham to proceed to the coast and accompany her to the front.
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Milwaukee
Wiha
Greeham
A. B. Davis
Atlantic
Davis
Japan asks Russia to evacuate Port Arthur report gains credence
A Tokyo report says Japan’s press supports a request that Russia evacuate Port Arthur. The dispatch also notes recall of M. Alexieff, the French customs agent at Seoul, and suggests Rio de Janeiro has altered its Korea policy.
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Yokohama
Japan
Russia
Port Arthur
M. Alexieff
Seoul
Rueda
Corea
Grave Cabinet Meeting In London On Grave Political Crisis
London March 24 hour there was another hastily summoned cabinet meeting this afternoon to further consider the grave political situation in all parts of the country.
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Maine
London
Noeveliet Poyo Dead London March
James Payn writes about a covellet and journaliut in a deceased context as the London scene notes a death in March.
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Noeveliet Poyo
London
James Payn
the Covellet and Journaliut
Deucd
SITUATION CRITICAL ADVICES ON HARBOR DEFENSE AND MAINE FINDINGS
The court of Inquiry found the Maine was blown up by an external mine, stirring excitement in Roy West Florida. The Mangrove sailed for Havana with orders to remove American officials except Consul General Lee, amid Havana anti American sentiment. Admiral Sicard defended the inquiry and noted the report reflected the majority view among naval officers.
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National Couitel
Aother
Tenich
Court of Inquiry
Marix
Long
Eplock
Associated Press
Washington
Roy West
Fla
Maine
Shard
Key West
Mangrove
Havana
Lee
Sicard
Admiral Sicard on Havana harbor mines claim
Rear Admiral Sicard dismissed Spain’s denial that Havana harbor was mined. He argued the water suited mining and doubted the denial. He praised the court of Inquiry, predicted little public reaction to the verdict, and compared the Maine case to the Alabama claims in emphasizing ongoing tensions with Spain.
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Sicard
Spain
Havana
Denal
Maine
Shardeal
Alabama
Populist Hopeful Seeks First District Congress Victory
In Topeka a Populist Democrat and free-silver Republican coalition forms around John J. Ingolis as the candidate for Congress in the First district. Governor Leedy and State Bank Commissioner Hreid enthal join Populist leaders in backing Inealls as the ex-senator weighs the proposition.
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J. Ingolis
Topeka
Kan
March
John J
Casle
Congress
Firet
Leedy
Hreidenthal
Inealls
Rail freight rates fixed by Joint Traffic Association
New York on March 2 the rate on pie iron from Mahoring and Shenango to Cumberland Madison has been fixed at 1.55 per gross ton. Wire rods from dame poltta to Montreal and other Canadian points are set at 1.50 per gross ton. On pipe iron and pipe steel from and to listed points the rate is 20 per gross ton.
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New York
Mahoring
Shenango Si Bey Pointe
Cumberland
Mad
Joint Traffic Association
Dame Poltta
Montreal
Cannilan Pointe
Weather Outlook for Foreonat and New England Regions
The Herald notes a shifting pattern with a warm spell approaching western districts. An early northeast to southeast wind will follow by hazy or foggy conditions in the county area, with clearer skies and higher temperatures developing later today across Foreonat and surrounding New York districts.
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the Herald
New York
New England
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Marblehead
Dolphin
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Foote
Dupont
Ericsson
Cushing
Porter
Winslow
Leyden
Samoget
Minneapolis
Paonen
U. S
Heroal
Oye
Compinvio Fiehd
Methodist Conference
Gana
Ntlee Woodbury
Manker Unody
Ins
Tvo
State Bureau of Mines and Mining
William T. Smith
Lackawanna County
Uncle Bam
Gasider Hopkins
Dun's Review of Trade
Hank
Addick
Mr. Reed
Gresham
Rousin
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