Spain in unrest as court inquiry nears verdict
Reports from Nundrid on March 2 indicate rising anxiety over the U S Navy court of inquiry into the Maine incident. Public sentiment grows tense amid anti Spanish agitators and calls for war while officials deny immediate hostilities. President McKinley faces mounting pressure as finance minister Ade examining options to bolster fleets.
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United Aiqies Naval Court of Inquiry
Bormeje
Mister of Finance
Cuba's Invasion Dreams Stirberan Talk of Havana Assault
A Washington, New York dispatch quotes Cuban leaders and supporters predicting a land assault on Havana as US and Cuban forces prepare. The narrative includes曝光 statements about naval blocks, explosives, and rendezvous at key Cuban ports. Details recount weapons, troop movements, and the aim to compel surrender or ruin.
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Havana
New York
Maxima Goméz
Tampa
Frs
Emile Muses
Guba
Cuba War Fears Grow Near Havana Overview
Fragmentary report describes forces moving toward Havana from east and west as Gomez advances from the open country between Murcia and Havana. It notes Blanco's troops defending and predicts a U S war declaration and massing of allied forces to free Cuba, with Hawaii mentioned oddly in the context.
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Murcia
Havana
Gomez
Blanco
Gomes
Esat
Roderiguez
Diaz
United States
Maine court of inquiry hears officers in Key West
The U S court of inquiry into the Maine disaster convened in Key West for its second day with officers recalled and cadets present though unlikely to be reexamined until Havana visit. Enlisted men gathered outside as the court considers possible return aboard Marblehead or Nashville rather than the Bache, with mention of strong electric lights aboard Marblehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
United States Court of Inquiry
Maine
Havana
Court of Inquiry
Havens
Marblehead
Nashville
Bache
Naor
Mystery surrounds Maine disaster as inquiry stalls
Washington officials admit the cause of the Maine explosion remains a mystery two weeks after Havana harbor sinking. court of inquiry vows to gather essential and nonessential evidence, summon experts, and dispatch Navy constructors and carpenters to Key West to aid investigations. Europe weighs in with Britain’s papers predicting no sympathy for the United States and urging restraint.
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Washington
Maine
Havana Harbor
Dewinuine
de Kener Sly
Carpenter
Long
Hoover
Carpenter Helm
Key West
Havana
Sid
Haryana
Weales
Vizcaya At Havana Arrives Off Morocaatle Harbor
The cruiser Vizcaya arrived off Morocaatle harbor yesterday evening after a warm welcome in Havana. The ship’s visit followed by a parade of sailors and local reception as reports describe an enthusiastic reception for the visiting vessel.
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Havana
Spautah
Vizcaya
Morocaatle
Winslow Leaves Navy Yard for Key West Mission
The torpedo boat Winslow exits dry dock at the Norfolk navy yard and is set to sail immediately, reportedly bound for Key West.
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Winslow
Key West
Norfolk
Navy Yard
Tuesias
Blaze at Quanah destroys Acme Cement and Plaster plant
In Quanah Texas on Sunday night the Acme Cement and Plaster company main building burned around 11 PM. Estimated loss is 40,060 with full insurance. Origin undetermined as the mill had not run that day. The plant, built in 1891, was a profitable investment and will be rebuilt. Ten cars on the sidetrack were burned.
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Quansh
Tex
Acme Cement and Plaster Company
Acme
Mane
Aail
Judgment Stands In $1 Million School Fund Case
Final judgment was rendered in the state supreme court over about $1,000,100 in school funds alleged to have been misused by tax districts and railroads. The decision upholds earlier rulings and confirms the validity of warrants issued between 1800 and 1840. The attorney general supported the verdict, which was affirmed by lower courts and the intermediate appeals.
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Austin
Eupreme
Hodatim
Ceutril
Galveston
Harrisburg
San Antonio
Children burned to death in Alabama prayer meeting home
Jale and Jonas Benner left five children at home on W. Culley plantation near Livin Fron while they attended a prayer meeting. Returning they found the house ablaze and narrowly saved by breathless effort. The roof collapsed and the children perished trapped inside.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jale
Jonas Benner
W. & Culley
Livin Fron
Raiders Hit Arkansan Moonshine Mills in Pope Newton Areas
Internal Revenue agents from Russellville, aided by Deputy Marshals, conducted a major raid in Pope and Newton counties. Eleven men captured, seven stills destroyed, and 7000 gallons of beer, 859 gallons of low wine, and two barrels of whisky seized. Prisoners named include Juit Davis, Albert Davis, John Boyd, S M Ballard, and George Udder.
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Amaniae
Little Rock
Russellville
Arkavess
J. T. Barros
John McClure
J.T. Hinchee
Pope County
Newton
Bosque Mountains
Dodwon
Taylor
Juit Davis
Albert Davis
John Boyd
S M. Ballard
George Udder
Murder in Dallas county leaves two men shot
In Selma Alabama on March 3 Anderson Shelton found his wife embracing Henry Monier a cousin. After forbidding the association Shelton prepared a shotgun and returned to the candy gathering. Monier drew his revolver and fired hitting Shelton just below the heart. Shelton fired into Monier's right shoulder. Both men fell. Shelton died and Monier was seriously wounded.
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Selma
Ala
Dallas
Anderson Shelton
Henry Monier
Shelton
Monier
Gayety
Gold discoveries reported near Santa Fe county mines
South Santa Fe county reports three important gold finds. Mexican miners open an 10-foot ledge near Golden with 40 to the ton gold and 95 percent copper. About 40 claims staked by miners from San Pedro Goblen and Cerrillos. Benton mine in Dolores yields 249 percent gold and 92 percent copper. Cunningham mountain area shows 8 feet of gold bearing rock. Ownership noted by Postmaster Elkina of Columbia Missouri.
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Santa Fe
March
Golden
San Pedro
Goblen
Cerrillos
Benton
Dolores
R. M. Forse
Cunningham Mountain
Elkina
Columbia, Mo
Court of Criminal Appeals Affirms Engadt Murder Conviction
Dallas March 8. The court affirmed the Charles Engadt case from Washington county. Engadt received the death verdict for murder of the victim, the sister of the condemned magician. The case rested on circumstantial evidence and the trial was bitter and contested.
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Charles Engadt
Feng
Dallas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Charles Engedt
Washington County
Engadt
Colorful Carrie Meton Shot Dead in Rogersville Shootout
In Hantsville Texas on March 4 Carrie Meton, a well known Black resident, was shot and killed at her home in Rogersville. The report states her head was blown off. An ex convict named Atberry Spemer was arrested and jailed in connection with the crime.
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Hantsville
Tex
Carrie Meton
Rogersille
Hunteville
RTO
Atberry Spemer
Fem
Loching
Pergton
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