Investigation to begin at Havana today
The naval court of inquiry into the Maine disaster will begin work in Havana. Reports say Lieutenant Commander Selon Schrecker is on the board, with some confusion over orders and personnel. Secretaries and officials discuss the investigation scope, with Spanish authorities coordinating to extend the wreck inquiry.
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Washington
Naval Court of Inquiry
Maine
Mivy
Sivard
Koy
Meghthouse
Mongrove
Massex
Tomly
Selon Schrecker
Jotter
New York
Liesbee
Salas
St Rend
Nihe
Livers
Cap
Shqul Beevenaury
Mary Cummene
Dee Laueninge
United States
Fallewith
Wits Soverine
Espeeilly
Whitever
Mike
Spain
Bigehoe
Havana
Sigsbee
Camiat
Ventions
Sigshen
Olers Merrit
Jenking
Sigalore Auys
Ty Miera
Maine's Crew List From The Maine Disaster
Washington reports from last night list the dead wounded and rescued from the battleship Maine. Names such as Michael Malare Thomas Kelly and several others appear amid uncertain spellings due to telegraphic errors. The tally includes many sailors and officers with multiple surnames and initials, reflecting a chaotic post disaster roll call and ongoing identification efforts.
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Gayen Gur
Washington
Navy
Maine
Lincoln, Hartley Embezzlement Case In WHL Probe
A fragmented report notes a legal action in Lincoln and Hartley over a money embezzlement scheme tied to local governing bodies. The filing seeks a motion related to the case and references a public interest in the county court process.
Northwestern wreck claims life in night collision
A head on crash on the Northwestern line near Webster City left engineer Holtinger dead and a second crewman severely injured. Four engines piled in a wreck wrecking the freight train and halting service as investigators began work on the scene.
Public inquiry session on Maine disaster testimony
The board of inquiry held a session with testimony not yet released. Officers, including Sigsbee, questioned as the court debated disclosure and the investigation’s scope amid ongoing security concerns.
Wartime plans unfold along New York coast defenses
The article describes American coastal defense efforts near New York with mentions of Forts near Willett's Point and Port Washington. It notes officers like J. rie Arnott and local authorities preparing to assume control of batteries and defenses, amid a broader national mobilization and public interest in security measures.
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Ain
New York
Cyrus
Willetts Point
Boyt Selumer
Port Biachton
Port Werlswerth
Merriel
Mery
Munich
Willett's Point
J. Rie Arnott
Yale
Nale
Bomb Explodes During Havana Masquerade Ball
A bomb exploded under the floor of a masquerade ball at Drison theater at midnight wounding an attendee and causing minor damage. Revelers continued dancing as emergency crews searched for victims and evidence. Police investigation underway.
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Maine
Drison Theater
Large number of men employed at Norfolk navy yard
Norfolk Va Feb 23 Thirteen hundred men are now employed at the Norfolk navy yard as workmen toil on monitors Terror and Durigan and torpedo boats Foote Winslow. The crews labor through the night, driven by orders for new ships long sought, amid talk of potential war conditions and pending vessel construction at the yard. Commodore Farquhar cites demand for battleships and fort defenses, while workers await official news on future contracts and shipbuilding at the facility.
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Norfolk Navy Yard
Norfolk
Noviate Navy Yard
Fiers
Terror
Foote
Winslow
Anite
Dover
Delwater
Spain
Farquhir
Maine
Appropriations Agreed Upon In Early House Session
Amid a Sunday session, the House approved current year appropriations totaling about 81 million dollars. Funding includes 225,000 for the Missouri river improvements, with allocations across several rivers and waterways projects from the Mississippi to the Missouri border.
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Dallurs
Washington
Usdinean
Unis
Mississippi
Missouri
Fragmented OCR summary of unknown alert item
Fragmented text mentions names and events but lacks clear facts or readable context. No identifiable dates places organizations or outcomes emerge from the garbled OCR. The passage appears damaged with scattered proper nouns and partial phrases.
Wheat Profits Rise Amid Turbulent Market
A fragmented report details how wheat deal profits surged amid fluctuating prices. Mentions individuals Walton, Norton, Cordeste States, and Erkstein Bo, with references to railroads and long-term forecasts affecting annual rates and futures.
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Lanbeitly
Walton Moctan
Harper
Norton
Ecouche
SLO
Fle Tsie
Erkstein
Corsnerty
Ratiranad
Cripple Cheek Prosperis as Camp Settles Large Sums
A partial report notes Cripple Cheek Prosperis and the Orphan Bas dev r share in a camp ending with Cripple atmount totaling about $5,090,010 for two months, with potential added credits nearing $2,090,000 if current conditions persist. The text appears garbled but indicates substantial funds and continuing credits.
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Cerda
Spanish Press Weighs Maine Explosion Findings
New York Tribune notes mixed Spanish and American reactions to the Maine disaster as officials pursue whether the blast came from outside or inside the ship. Reports from Madrid and Havana reflect sympathy yet wary suspicion of impartial justice, with naval foes to follow.
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Ede
Sigslee
United States
Madrid
Sagest
Spain
Cuba
Maine
Matan
la Region
United
Titan
Spirist
Miyaatne
Merida Key West
Enaiee
Washington Excitement Over Alleged Evidence
A Washington correspondent reports rumors of political machinations and alleged evidence affecting the administration. The piece mentions M Pepper and a Canton campaign, with claims of a destroyer’s involvement and a mission sent to Washington, suggesting forthcoming disclosures that could impact the administration’s image.
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Washington
M. Pepper
Canton
Missioner
West
Ted
Pee Char
Preacher Censures McKinley Over Methodist Conflict
A preacher denounces President McKinley for opposing a Methodist gathering. The discourse condemns his stance on permitting or denying church functions and criticizes support for social traditions. The sermon frames loyalty to church principles as paramount while questioning political loyalty.
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Worl
Lesist
Staw
Fortifications on the Coast Report From East Atlantic Field
Telegraph dispatches from Gor eynars island army HQ report nearly 100 messages in 24 hours outlining fortifications along the coast. General Wesley Merritt leads defense planning with Colonel Backer and officials in attendance as telegraphic correspondence drives coastal measures. Movements include fortifications from Sandy Hook to Willett's Point and Watdweorth to Sandy Hook, with high caliber defenses at Fort Schuyler and other eastern anchors.
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Bok
Goreynars Island
Seuboard
Enshort
Galveston
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Merritt
Mis
Backer
Clearge
Garber
Tor
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Leen
Sandy Hook
Cere
Sani Ordas
Schuyler
Willett’s Point
Wart Alger
Fort Caswell
Hoston
Diteh
Tatys Tinkson
Seluyler
Wilteth
Mamnitton
Warlswueth
Wanenek
Slooma
SIAM ON EDGE AS FORCES MOVE TOWARD PEIPING
Telegrams from Hong Kong and Shanghai report Imperial forces concentrating near Pekin amid calls of a large mobilization. Estimates place 7 909 troops ready to confront a rival squadron as new reinforcements arrive from Mong-Kai Hai-Nan and Sian.
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Peepuring
Ilong Kong
Beh
Hai-Nan
China
Sian
Seeley dinner indictments and court actions recited
Fragmentary text notes indictments linked to a Seeley dinner and related court proceedings. Mentions individuals with garbled names and referenced dates, locations, and proceedings, but details are unclear due to poor OCR quality. The piece appears to summarize a legal case with multiple defendants and arraignments.
Veterans pensions awarded amid ceremony and notices
A crowded public event in Omaha Nebraska heard veterans receive pension support and related benefits. The program featured speakers from national and local agencies and noted assistance values and eligibility details.
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