Long Refines Maine Inquiry Statement As Personal View
Secretary Long, after a cabinet meeting, said in his personal opinion Spain’s official participation in the Maine disaster was now practically eliminated. He clarified that his remark was informal and not an official declaration, noting focus on outrages against postmasters and a quieter Cuban scene.
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Washindon
Maine
Secretary Long
Long
White House
South
Navy Department
Spain
Mr. Long
Georgia
South Carolina
Bronze Memorial Tablet for Maine Disaster Erected in Capitol
Senate komis on naval affairs reports affirmatively on a Bacon resolution to place a bronze memorial tablet in the Capitol commemorating officers and sailors who died in the Maine disaster in Havana harbor. After debate the resolution is amended to allow erection at a suitable Capitol site and is adopted.
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Senate
Capitol
Washington
Perkins
Cal
Committee On Naval Affairs
Bacon
Statuary Hall
Maine
Havana Harbor
Morrill
A French View Of It Maine Destruction And Cuba
A Paris dispatch notes intransigeant that the Maine disaster marks the final stage of Cuban independence advance. The explosion, while killing 254 sailors, is seen as saving millions of combatants by ensuring imminent Cuban insurrection victory within weeks.
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Maine
Cuba
New York
Herald
Paris
Chefort
Spain
United States
Key West Hearing on Maine Disaster Continues Examination
In Key West on March 3 engineers Morris Bowers cadets Washington and Crenshaw and about 10 enlisted men were examined at the second day of the Maine loss inquiry. The court of inquiry will resume sessions in the morning.
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Key West
Fla
Morris
Bowers
Washington and Crenshaw
Maine
Havana Harbor
Proctor Guests Captain General Blanco in Havana
Senator Proctor with Colonel Parker and Consul General Lee called on Captain General Blanco in Havana. Blanco received them cordially and they exchanged a pleasant discussion on general matters.
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Proctor
Blanco
Havana
Parker
Lee
Freight boycott hits Gulf line roads in Kansas City
Boycotts against the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad by Southwestern and Western traffic bureaus began to take effect in Kansas City as March 3 moved forward. The move aims to pressure the Gulf line through disrupted freight operations across the region.
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Gulf Line
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Gulf Railroad
Southwestern
Western
Court of Inquiry Ends Doubt On Paine Fate In Key West
Key West Florida March 3 The second day of the court of inquiry into the Paine fate ends with no definite finding. Some had claimed the ship was blown up but most now doubt such reports. Naval officers and civilians remain unsure of the court’s stance as it heads to Havana aboard the Mangrove. Fleet shows signs of activity though no movement occurs and wrecking gear is en route to Havana.
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Key West
Fla
Court of Inquiry
Paine
Havana
Admiral Sicard
Merritt
United States
Lighthouse Department
Naval orders repurpose ironclads for Maine survivors
In Washington on March, orders sent to commission the ironclads Miantonoma and Katahdin on the 10th inst. They lay at League Island navy yard unused for a year or two. The department aims to create berths for Maine survivors awaiting the court of inquiry, with crews of 150 and 90 men respectively.
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Wasuhiington
March
Navy Department
League Island Navy Yard
Maine
Key West
United States Squadron Prepares Near Hong Kong
A Shanghai dispatch reports a strong US squadron anchored at Hong Kong including cruisers Olympia Boston Raleigh Concord and Petrel ready for possible action against Manila if war with Spain breaks out.
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Hong Kong
London
Shanghai
United States
Manila
Philippine Islands
Spain
Olympia
Boston
Raleigh
Concord
Petrel
Coal Schooner Towed to New York for Refueling
The Detroit returned from the Tortugas with a coal schooner in tow. The schooner dropped anchor near the New York and will supply coal to her.
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New York Coaling Up
Key West
Detroit
New York
From Steam to Trolley Milwaukee Line to Electrify
The Evanston division of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway, long a white elephant, will become a trolley line to cut costs and improve service. President Roswell Miller says the change aims at economy and better facilities, pending council approval of the propulsion method.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Evanston
the Post
Chicago, Milwaukee and
London Money Tight Forces Gold Exports
London money market remains tight as commercial demand for gold to the United States stays pressing. Reports say exporters are pressing the Bank of France governors to permit withdrawal of some of the bank's gold for export to New York, amid ongoing restraint.
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London
United States
Bank of France
New York
Loud Bill Discussed Mail Matter In Congress
Washington March 8 The house began consideration of the Loud bill on second class mail matter. The author proposed an amendment allowing pound rate transmission for sample copies up to ten percent of genuine circulation, easing much opposition. Three speeches were made with Loud arguing the government subsidizes publishers at eight cents per pound. Moon opposing. Perkins supporting.
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Washington
House
Lond
Loud
Moon
Dem
Tenn
Perkins
Rep
Currency Reform Bill Moves Through Subcommittee
A subcommittee of the House Banking and Currency Committee, chaired by Walker, has been drafting a currency reform measure. After ten days of work at Mitchell's residence in New York, they have nearly finalized the core principles and plan to report a complete bill to colleagues. Members Prince of Illinois and McCleary of Minnesota join Mitchell on the panel.
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House Committee
Washington
Walker
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Mitchell
N. Y
Messrs. Prince
Lills
McCleary
Minn
Suppress Rowdyism in Baseball Through Severe Punishments
National league magnates meet in St Louis adopt sweeping rule to curb obscene language by players. A three judge board of discipline will try offenders and punishments include suspension or lifelong expulsion. The measure passed without dissent by all 12 clubs present.
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St. Louis
National League
Board of Discipline
Versailles lynching verdict sparks protest in Indiana
Cross Plains report says Justice Craig acquits Hezekiah Hughes in the Versailles lynching case. Governor Mount had filed an affidavit of complicity. Attorney General Ketcham travels to Indianapolis and jokes that the five men hanged themselves after breaking jail. Next move by the governor undetermined.
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Indiana
Versailles
Indianapolis
Cross Plains
Ind
Craig
Hezekiah Hughes
Mount
Ketcham
Liberals Meet Defeat in Ontario Election
Ontario voters cast ballots Tuesday in a provincial election that ended in a virtual defeat for the Liberal government after 25 years in power. The contest featured Conservative leader J. P. Whitney, a rising figure and new head of the party, challenging Premier A. S. Hardy, successor of Sir Oliver Mowat.
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Toronto
Ont
Ontario
J. P. Whitney
A. S. Hardy
Oliver Mowat
Corrigan Sues Rockefeller Over $1 Million Stock
Cleveland March 3 James Corrigan sues John D Rockefeller to recover 2500 shares of Standard Oil stock valued at $1,000,000. The case proceeds before Judge Neff in the common pleas court.
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Rockefeller
Cleveland
James Corrigan
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Neff
Common Pleas Court
Corrigan
Senate committee ends session on bribery inquiry
ColumbEus O March 3 reports the senate committee investigating bribery in the late senatorial election held a session last night. Several witnesses were examined but nothing of real importance was disclosed.
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ColumbEus
Senate
Rumors of Impending War Involving Bulgaria and Russia
The Daily Mail correspondent reports Bulgaria's stance on the Macedonian troubles alarms the Yildiz Palace. It is believed Russia is backing Bulgaria and rumors of war with Russia and Bulgaria circulate. An extraordinary ministerial council was hastily summoned Tuesday.
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Russia
Bulgaria
Turkey
London
Constantinople
The
Daily Mail
Yildiz
Mississippi Valley Lumbermen elects new president in Minneapolis
The Mississippi Valley Lumbermen's Association held its seventh annual meeting in Minneapolis with a large attendance of major lumbermakers. The lumber trade was reported to be steadily improving. William Irwin of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, was elected president.
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Mississippi Valley Lumbermen
Minneapolis
Mississippi Valley Lumbermen’s Association
William Irwin
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Fusion Favor in Silver Republican Meeting
The Silver Republican state committee in Boise Idaho endorses fusion with Democrats and Populists across the state, voting to align the parties for the upcoming elections.
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Boise
Ida
Silver Republican State Committee
La Champagne Rescued After Five Days Drifting At Sea
The French liner La Champagne with 350 aboard arrived at Halifax after five days adrift off the Newfoundland banks with engines disabled and the screw shaft broken. The Roman from Liverpool to Boston rescued her, bringing passengers to safety amid panic, fog, and a fierce gale.
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Hallifax
la Champagne
Newfoundland
Roman
Liverpool
Halifax
Associated Press
New York
Vessel Burns at Sea on Legisator with Six Lost
The British steamer Legislator bound from Liverpool to Colon burned at sea on February 16 at latitude 38 1 23 north longitude 44 10 west. Eleven crewmen forward were cut off. five drowned including two officers and two cooks. A fireman died from severe burns. Twenty eight crew and two passengers, Dr W Mortemer and wife of London, were rescued by the Flower Gate and brought to Boston within four hours. Beach hospital treated the injured. The fire likely started from spontaneous combustion in phosphate cargo.
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Legislator
Boston
Tennant
Liverpool
Colon
W. Mortemer
London
Flower Gate
Marine Hospital
Fatal Fire at Hall Chemical Works in Kalamazoo
Fire at Hall chemical works in Kalamazoo Michigan killed ten men and injured many others after explosions toppled the building. Firemen and spectators were buried under falling walls as rescuers worked amid the ruins.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Hall Chemical Works
De Lome at Queenstown on Maine disaster reaction
Senor Dupuy de Lome former Spanish minister to Washington aboard the Britannic at Queenstown expresses deep regret over the Maine explosion. He says Spaniards seek peace not war and cannot believe Spaniards caused the incident, though he condemns the act. He praises friends among Maine officers and his affection for America.
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Queenstown
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Washington
New York
United States
Maine
Havana
Senor de Lome
America
War clouds loom as Spain readies for conflict in April
Maprio March 1 report: Valladolid's cardinal archbishop blames the United States for Cuba war prolongation and calls Spaniards to defend national honor. Correspondencia Militar notes possible war with the United States breaking out in April. General Campos foresees war if Cuba rebellion not crushed.
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Maprio
Valladolid
America
United States
Spain
Correspondencia Militar
The
Army
General Campos
Cuba
Marshal Martinez Campos
Madrid Papers Blame Spanish Government for U S Action
Madrid editors condemn Sagasta’s administration for cowardice and timidity in the Dupuy de Lome affair and the recent conduct toward the United States. El Imparcial notes surprise at Spanish politicians' reaction to American moves. El Correo Espanol calls the government prudently cowardly and subservient to the United States.
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Maprio
Madrid
United States
el Imparcial
America
Spain
el Correo Espanola
Senor Sagasta
Dupuy de Lome
Roosevelts War Prep Not Expected But Under Way
In Washington Acting Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt says war is not expected though every preparation is being pushed. The navy is rapidly advancing to an ideal offense and defense, with labor intensified over the past ten days as officials maintain reserve.
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New York
Washington
Navy
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Notice to Creditors of Jewett P Cooper
Creditors and all persons with claims against Jewett P Cooper assignor must present vouchers within thirty days to assignee B C Martin at his Wessington Beadle County South Dakota business address. Dated Huron February 10 1898 first publication Feb 17 last March 10.
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Jewett P. Cooper
C. Martin
Wessington
Beadle County
South Dapta
Huron
South Dakota
Beadless
Ellen H. Eastman
Mary A. McNiff
Beadle
Huronite
City of
Said County
F. E. Grant
Notice of Execution in Beadle County Case
In circuit court Beadle County William H Laird and partners of Laird Norton Co sue C H Ellis judgment dated June 14 1883 for 1028 15 remains unpaid An execution will be issued March 1 1898 unless Ellis appears and defends The authority is A W Campbell judge and Sheriff of Faulk County South Dakota Dated February 1898 Redfield SD by N P Bromney attorney for plaintiff
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Beadle County
South Dakota
A. W. Cambell
5Th Judicial Circuit
Faulk County
N. P. Bromney
Redfield
Circuit Court
Fifth Judical Circuit
County of
Beadle
Richards Trust Company
Wenetty C
Circuit Court of
Fifth Justices Circuit
Huron
County court clerk identifies official seal bearer
The record notes J H Aten Alexander serving as clerk of the county court and handling seal authentication. The brief mentions the clerical role without additional context or actions.
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Aten
J. H. Alexander
Beadle County Sheriff and Attorney Notice
D. G. Measury, sheriff of Beadle County, South Dakota, and L. C. Kemp, attorney for the plaintiff, announce first publication February 4 with last publication March 3.
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D. G. Measury
Beadle County
South Dakota
L. C. Kemp
Suit in Beadle County Justice Court
The case of F H Holton versus Chicago House Wrecking Co is before Justice L C Kemp in Huron. The plaintiff claims $15 for goods advanced, with a February 1898 summons and a later April 9 1898 court date for service completion.
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Ammons
State OF
South Dakota
Beadless
L. C. Kemp
F. H. Holton
Chicago House Wrecking Co
Huron
S. D
Beadle County
LL. D
Justice of the Peace
Beadle Coun, & D
C Kemp
Lease of School Lands in Beadle County
On March 16, 1898, all unleased Beadle county school lands will be offered for lease to the highest bidder at public auction. The lease sale will occur at the court house front door from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until all tracts are leased. Pierre S. D. 1898. Com. of School and Public Lands.
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Otice
Court House
Huron
South Dakota
Oliver P. Myers
County Supt. of
Commissioner of School and Public Lands
Beadle County
Pierre
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Archbishop of
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Sagasta Gov
Ar Eeet
F. B. Coffin
Susanna Coffin
Colonial & United States Mortgage Company Limited
Pee
CoLonial & Untrep States Mortgage Company—Limited
Eppy
Walter R. Lloyd
E.S. Ormsby
Palo Alto
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Mort
Aicwards Trust Company
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