War Talk In The Nation After The Maine Disaster
Chicago dispatch reports President McKinley and Cabinet weigh war with Spain as the Maine explosion spurs claims of possible Spanish culpability. Navy and Army activity intensifies while Congress faces crucial decisions. Havana reports influence opinions and officials debate accident versus design in the catastrophe.
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Thia
Mystery surrounds Maine explosion in Havana news
Washington reports no new details on the cause of the explosion that sank the Maine off Havana. Officials say armor depth and internal versus external origin remain uncertain as court inquiries loom. No naval moves announced and Admiral Sicard’s relief not considered without his own request.
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Rory Tae MA
Admiral Sicard
North Atlantic
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Norfolk Navy Yard
Genery
State Department
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Bavaus
Mater
Montgomery
Wrecked From Below What Reporter Leads to His Pipes
Washington dispatch reports divers uncover evidence suggesting the explosion of the Maine came from beneath the ship rather than an internal fire. The Spanish theory of accidental cause is untenable, with officials hinting at outside proof of a torpedo or external force. A diver laments the loss of crew and calls for accountability.
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Evening Star
Charles Popper
Sampson
Naval Board
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Havana
Congress
Maine
Passage under Havana harbor fuels long guarded claim
A report from Havana on February 24 describes underground galleries beneath Havana harbor linking Mort Morocastle to a pier. The subterranean passage, about a mile long with an eight foot width, was allegedly connected to the navy yard and Castilla del Prince, but officials deny knowledge of its existence and have kept it secret for years.
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Passage of harbor passage sparks unrest beliefs
The text notes a long closed area now buried in debris with disputed location. Spaniards insist the passage does not extend under the harbor. Beneath the surface a deep unrest grows as autosomy is dismissed as a mere name and a stronger belief the United States will not endure the current condition much longer.
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No On
United States
Terror Leaves Norfolk for Sealed Orders
The monitor Terror departed Norfolk on February 24 on her way to now under sealed orders and will spend a short time crossing Hampton Roads before continuing to an undisclosed destination.
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Norton
Norfolk
Terror
Hampton Roads
Increase in U S artillery regiments approved by committee
Washington report states the military affairs committee subcommittee agreed to expand the artillery force by 16 regiments as outlined in the Senate bill and will forward the measure for Senate approval with no change to the proposed nine percent adjustment.
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Sib
House of the Military Affairs Committee
Sulina
Gatling gun work moves in Cleveland defense project
Dr R J Gatling arrived in Cleveland to supervise finishing work on a government coast defense gun. He believes the weapon may be ready to ship east within a week and rifling could occur in about a fortnight if Washington clerks are free. General Miles and ordnance officials will visit Cleveland soon to review final assembly. Philadelphia cotton dealer McFadden denied reports his firm halted purchases due to potential war with Spain. agents continue buying cotton.
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R. J. Gatling
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Burean Ordnance
Philadelphia
Georgy B. McFadden
George B.mcfadden Bros
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Waiting on the Court and Maine disaster inquiry
Reports from Bavans show no change in officials view on the Maine catastrophe. Highest authority says nothing of quieting news is expected until the court of inquiry completes its investigation and reports. Public has been kept fully informed on matters related to the Masur disaster known to the government.
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Sicard
Simpson
Sixsbee
Washington
Bavans
White House
Court of Inquiry
Be stow Circus Pioneers Leader Dies In Middleton
A. Bestow a pioneer circus proprietor died suddenly at his Middleton Oregon home on February 24 from heart disease. He was 78 years old and had long been a figure in show business.
Mrs Benly B Montgomery Dead Missionary in Syria
News reached Middletown that Mrs Benly B Montgomery, a missionary, died Saturday in Boyrut Syria. She was about 50 years old and had gone to Turkey with her husband twenty years ago, becoming one of the most devoted and efficient missionaries in that country.
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Middletown
Boyrut
Syria
Benly B. Montgomery
Turkey
Amos Bus Dead in New York Hovel Owner Dies at Four
Amos Bus, proprietor of a Fifth Avenue hovel, died here aged 4 years. Enu Amaseed and fortum, estimated at 15000 dollars, relate to city real estate operations.
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