Plot to destroy the Maine linked to Havana merchants
A Havana source claims three Spanish merchants on Murat Street organized the Maine’s destruction. A diver from Regla helped place a battery connected by wire to a mine at Bajo de Santa Cataline. Payment was promised but only part paid, with authorities hoping this leads to the culprits’ capture.
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Key West
The
Chronicle
Havana
Murat Street
Abana
Villagas
Regla
Bajo de Santa Cataline
Ie Maine
Santa Cataline Wharf
Santa Cataline
Maine
Court of Inquiry to Return to Havana on Maine Case
Washington March 2 A Navy telegram from Admiral Sicard at Key West says the court of inquiry will resume in Havana after gathering more evidence from divers. The message counters rumors the court would not return, noting testimony from Key West survivors and a delay before final findings. The inquiry faces weeks before any agreement on the sinking of the Maine.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Sicard
Key West
Havana
Hevana
Maine
Eight Divers Work Under Water on the Maine Salvage
Eight divers, including Spanish divers, labor beneath the water to salvage the Maine as preparations to welcome the cruiser Viscaya proceed. Weather showers delayed operations. the coast survey steamer Bache returned to Tortugas with four Maine wounded. Five wounded remain unable to be moved.
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Havana
Maine
Coast Survey
Bache
Tortugas
Dauntless Returned to Anchor After Cuba Arms Tale
Jacksonville on February 26 reports the steamer Dauntless, which departed Fernandina Sunday night with a rumored cargo of arms for Cuba, returned early after the U S S Vesuvius cruiser learned of the voyage and escorted her back to port.
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Jacksonville
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Fernadina
Vesuvius
The Kind of Navy We Have Ol Cerro Tale on Discipline
The Carlist El Correo of Madrid alleges the Maine sinking stems from U S naval discipline issues aboard a Venice visit ship. It claims drunken sailors caused riots, jail detentions, and municipal complaints, portraying the vessel as undisciplined and dangerous ashore.
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el Correo
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United States
Venice
Cardinal Gibbons Urges Suspension of Judgment on Maine Inquiry
Baltimore March 2 Cardinal Gibbons counseled suspension of judgment until the Maine court of inquiry reports its findings. He praised the calm attitude of President and congressional leaders amid the national crisis and urged caution before declaring war.
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Maine
Cardinal Gibbons
Congress
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Court of Inquiry
No Information at Washington on Maine Court Closure
Washington reports no details from the navy department on when the Maine court of inquiry will finish or return to Havana from Key West. No evidence of external causes for the explosion is found. Two more bodies recovered. one unidentified, one J W Johns Holzer dies. interment planned in Havana burial ground. Texas rejoins squadron. Terror to New York. Castine to Port France in West Indies.
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Navy Department
Maine Court of Inquiry
Havana
Key West
Sind
Sigsbee
J. W. Johns
Holzer
Forsythe
Texas
Galveston
Tortugas
New York
Port France
West Indies
Promotions in the Navy President Nominates Officers Upgrading Ranks
Washington March 2 The president has made naval promotion nominations. Hf. Br. T. Robinson from captain to commodore W. S. Chilly from captain to commodore T. F Jewell from commander to captain Win. Polger from commander to captain Andrew Dunlap from lieutenant commander to commander Richard Rush from lieutenant commander to commander.
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Hf. BR. T. Robinson
W. 3. Chilly
T. F Jewell
Win. Polger
Andrew Dunlap
Richard Rush
Pacheco Patriotically Mad Suicide at Madrid
Madrid report says Commissioned officer Pacheco who recently visited U S Minister Woodford's residence was sent to a military asylum for patriotically mad and suicide by shooting. Chief details describe a personal crisis and the self inflicted gunshot ending his condition at an asylum.
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Madrid
Commissioniat
Pacheco
United States
German Captain Hoenig Lauds U.S. Navy Defense Theory
Berlin reports Captain Hoenig editor of the German Army and Review, a leading military writer, praised the United States defense approach. He argued New York harbor could not be easily defended with present fortifications and favored a fleet centered defense, including submarines, while noting the U.S. navy leads in ironclad strength but lags in cruisers. He would prefer the American side in any conflict.
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United States
Berlin
Rute Hoenig
German Army and Review
Germany
New York
America
Spain
Submarine Torpedo Boat Trials Amid Rising Government Interest
The Holland submarine torpedo boat, built by John P. Molland at Lewis Nixon’s yard, undergoes surface trials then submerged tests near Sandy Hook to prove its underwater attack capability. Government watchers track progress as the Navy eyes purchase if successful and prepares plans for two more boats.
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Submarine Torpedo Boat
John P. Molland
Jeff Nixon
Theiirport
Prince’s Bay
Sandy Kook
Vizcaya
Holland
Jolbn P. Noland
Lewis Nixon
Toland
United States
Jolland
Navy Department
John P. Holland Submarine Torpedo Boat Company
Columbia Iron Works
Baltimore
Congress
Crescent
Woes of a Georgia Lover
Washington Georgia March 1 Coleman Groves T N Groves and Dr J N Cokwell relatives of Mrs W H Groves of Lincolnton Ga brutally horsewhipped L K Smith a Lincolnton merchant who became engaged to be married to Mrs Groves on March 15. They fired shots forced him to disrobe and bastinadoed him then ordered him not to return. Smith vows to claim his bride despite the danger.
Looks Favorable to MacVicar in Des Moines Primaries
Des Moines reports a warm Republican city primary race as voters head to polls today. Indications point to the renomination of John MacVicar for mayor amid a lively contest and competitive campaigning across the city.
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Des Moines
Milyor
John MacVicar
Congressional Proceedings Show Senate Confirmation Vote Pattern
The House introduced a $20,000,000 contingent fund for immediate war vessel purchases and equipment, referred to the naval committee, as part of a broader sundry civil appropriations debate. Amendments on court clerks fees and Paris Expo funding passed, with pay and internal revenue provisions also shaping the bill. In the Senate, Yankton Missouri River bridge construction was extended, and Corbett’s seating faced a 50 to 19 defeat amid dispute over governor appointments.
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Corbett
Oregon
Bacon
Georgia
Burrows
Michigan
Pensions And Postmasters Revised And Extended
Washington March 1 The pension list includes new grants and increases across states with named recipients in Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota and listed postmaster appointments in towns including Darbyville Fort Niobrara Burbank Flensburg Hillside Kimball Vresha Springfield and Westerville. Treasury and banking notes mention bank reserve agent approval and a promotion in the treasury department along with staff transfers at Port Peck Mont and Sac and Hox schools.
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Towa
Charles Mool
Selon
John MMc
J Williams
Pedria
Henry Fulton
Heatonsport
Charles S. Hinaman
Clarinda
James Baird
Lyons
Windsor Lloyd
Missouri Valley
Mary
Stevenson
Nebras
John Dupee
Imaha
William H. Graham
Freon
John H. Glover
Gordon
B. Jones
Ulysses
Metcial D. Reed
Angus
Adam Hall
David City
Mary A. Dupee
Omaha
Anna M. Mason
Darbyville
Appanoose
Albert Gillis
Willis Sharp
Nebraska
David
Lancaster County
J. G. Kehler
M. Davey
Fort Niobrara
Cherry County
E. L. Maloney
G. W. Craigie
South Dakota
Burbank
Clay County
Nels A. Anderson
J. C. Fhoyles
Flensburg
Douglas County
Julius
Richard N. Pardoe
Iowa
Treasury Department
Lucy Co. Mealy
Port Peck
Mont
Sac and Hox School
Lowa
Howe to Be Court-Martialed for Sece dition in 1890s
San Francisco March 2 Major William O Howe who seceded from the United States over Mark Hanna’s Senate election will face a military court martial. The Lyon Post No 87 GAR California and Nevada serves formal notice. Charges allege disloyalty and breach of oath tied to a published January 1893 letter. Howe vows to fight the case, seeks counsel, and cites veteran status. His Winter’s Island compatriots reportedly support him.
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Mark Hanna
Senate
Grand Army of the Republic of
Council of Administration
Lyon Post No. & GA. R
San Francisco Examiner
Washington
Uncle Sam
Howe
Winter's Island
Edmunds on the Maine Case Emphasizes US Dignity
Former U S Senator George F Edmunds argues that American chivalry requires caution toward Spain unless conclusive facts justify blame. He cites Louisiana riots and Italian killings precedents, says Spain must identify and punish any culpable officials or face loss of national honor if not. The Maine disaster prompts an impartial inquiry and prudent restraint until proven otherwise.
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United States
Geo
Edhnunds
Maine
Spain
Louisiana
James G. Blhiine
Congress
Board of Inquiry
Edmunds
Havana
Court of Inquiry Beginnings Clouded by Maine Reports
Maine naval court of inquiry opens in Key West as officers and civilians doubt the early sensational reports of treachery. The court plans to keep its conclusions secret for now, while survivors await possible bail and the public watches outside the district court room.
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Maine Naval Court of Inquiry
Avana
Maine
Cusling
New York
United States District Court Room
Mother and Babe Drowned In Michigan River Tragedy
March 1 Joseph Michigan report of Mia Geo Davidson who, while insane, left her home at midnight in a nightdress with a two week old baby. Both entered a river and the infant was recovered but the mother was drowned in the attempt.
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Mich
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Geo
Davidson
Fatal Explosion at Kalamazoo Hull Chemical Works
Ten people are confirmed dead after a Hull chemical laboratory explosion in Kalamazoo Michigan on March 1. Dozens were injured, with several in critical condition as crews search the wreckage for missing workers including two Michigan Central brakemen and two boys Phillips and West.
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Mich
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George Holiday
Patrick McHugh
John Aystings, Jr
Charles Whiting
James Quigly
William Wager
J. L. Helloway
Frank Auwers
Eugene Dole
Joseph Clifford
Will Hastings
James Utter
Willam Wager
Phillips
West
Michigan Central
Arge
Five Seamen Lost As British Steamer Legislator Destroyed
The British steamer Legislator bound from Liverpool to Colne burned at sea February 16 at 31.23N 44.10W. Eleven men from the forward section perished when a boat capsized while rescuing them. Twenty eight crew and two passengers Dr W O Mortimer and wife were saved by the Flower Gate four hours after the outbreak. Names of the dead and those severely burned are listed. fire likely started by spontaneous combustion in phosphate cargo.
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Boston
Tennant
Liverpool
Colne
Nort
Ins
W. O. Mortimer
London
Flower Gate
John Gaffney
James Bateman
William Martine
Alex Jenkins
William Angill
Thomas Roberts
John Traugher
Rogert Mila
Cas
Ibbston
Seven Die in Charleston Tenement Fire
Seven lives lost in a Church street tenement fire in Charleston. Firemen fought flames from 2410 a.m. and saved many but seven tenants on the third floor died, including four of Mrs Knickmayer’s children. Coroner to hold inquest.
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Charleston
Church Street
Hher
Rebecca Inikmayer
Albert
Caswell O'Neal
Knickmayer
French Comments on Disaster Warn U S to Weigh War
Paris dispatches report The Temps argues the Maine disaster may involve a submarine mine and that McKinley would face difficulty averting conflict if proven. Patrie says war looms with Spain but urges the United States to think twice, noting Spain’s seasoned forces versus uncertain American forces and an American fleet only defensively organized.
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Paris
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McKinley
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Buttermakers Meeting Awards First and Second Prizes
The Buttermakers meeting awarded first prize for creamery butter to Samuel Hlogdon of New Sweden Minnesota with a score of 98 and second prize to Martin Mortenson of Ames Iowa with 97 1 2. Officers for the ensuing year were elected with Jewin Paul of Springfield as president.
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Kas
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Minn
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Ames
Jewin Paul
Springfi
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