Secret War Secretary Denies Official Spain Link to Maine
Secretary Alger says no official information supports Spain's responsibility for the Maine disaster and warns that only the court of inquiry can determine cause. He confirms the administration will publish all official facts while avoiding premature conclusions. The Key West naval court of inquiry resumes with ten more enlisted men examined and testimony on Maine coaling.
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Washington
The
Washington Post
Alger
Long
Spain
Maine
Key West
United States Naval Court of Inquiry
Forsythe
Itig
Navy Yard
Ericcson
Tortugas
Merritt Arrives to Assist in Wreck Work
The wrecking tug L J Merritt under Captain D A Wolcott has arrived from New York to begin salvage operations off Havana. Fred J Sharp leads the crew with four expert divers ready. A larger tug is expected soon, with two Spanish divers already at the wreck and reports to the Spanish board. Recovery efforts face ongoing difficulties as dives continue toward the forward section.
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Havana
L J. Merritt
Merritt & Chapman Wrecking and Dredging Company
D. A. Wolcott
New York
Fred J. Sharp
Merritt
Ptain Peru
Board of Inquiry
Sigsbee
Iris
Balvarre
Spain Raises Funds To Buy Three Chilean Sips
Spain has reportedly raised the funds to purchase three Chilean ships as part of a possible trade agreement. London sources note the verification remains uncertain while discussions continue between Spain and Chile.
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London
Spain
Blaze destroys Hotel Main and nearby structures at Ennis
Fire in Ennis Texas gutted the Hotel Main owned by A. M. Morrison and damaged adjacent properties including Hamilton & Co feed store. The blaze spread to a railroad storage house and cotton seed house, with the freight depot saved. Insurance on the hotel stood at 5000. Also noted: marriage announcement for J T Craig and Almira Reed of San Antonio. Wells Fargo tax paid in Austin on gross earnings of 409200 and state tax 3046.
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Ennis
Tex
E. J. Faull
A. M. Morrison
Hamilton &O
Joss
Houston and Texas Central Railroad Company
Wells-Fargo
Wright Cuney Lying At Point Of Death In San Antonio
San Antonio march 3 Wright Cuney is dying in this city with no hope of recovery. He has suffered from consumption for years and recently had a paralytic attack leaving him unable to move his limbs.
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San Antonio
Wright Cuney
Charles Calvert Hanged at West Point Mississippi
Charles Calvert was hanged here for the murder of his wife after a speech from the gallows confessing his guilt and accepting punishment. About 3000 spectators attended the execution, most of them colored.
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West Point
Miss
Charles Calvert
Drowned Himself in a Baptistry at Peoria Church
J N Graham a 70 year old janitor at the Christian church in Cuba Illinois was found dead in the baptistry of the Peoria church where he had taken his own life He leaves a widow and six children No cause is given for the death by his own action.
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Peoria
Ill
J. N. Graham
The
Christian Church, of
Cuba
Liberals Narrow Victory In Toronto Election Returns
The Liberals secured a narrow majority in Toronto after Tuesday's vote with 48 Liberal, 43 Conservative, 1 Patron and 1 Independent seats. This confirms continued Liberal control in the city.
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Toronto
Santa Fe Improvements Surveying Near Guthrie Oklahoma
March 3. Santa Fe engineers survey south of Guthrie Oklahoma to straighten about 20 miles of roadbed removing curves and creating a better alignment for the line. The work aims to improve service and speed along the route.
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Guthrie
O. T
The
Santa Fe
Here
Frank
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