Mystery surrounds Columbus remains in Havana Cuba
Rumors rise over the removal of Columbus remains from Havana Cathedral guarded behind closed floors. No official statement, though leaks claim the relics were altered or partially left, with reports of a tampered casket and coins medals and parchment inside. Four nations claim rights to the remains, with Havana Santo Domingo Genoa and Valladolid cited as sites.
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Havana
Cuba
Columbus
Blanco
Failit Kes
Thia
Bones of Columbus debated by historians and Spaniards
Autograph letters of Tor Bowe and artifacts from Columbus reveal a controversial find at Santo Domingo. Investigations show the San Domingo chest likely held only fragments, while the Havana tomb inscription and later Genoa relics demonstrate a contested legacy in the New World.
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Havana
Santo Domingo
Genoa
Italy
Valladolid
Spain
Domingo
Seville
Columbia
Diego Col‘funbis
Colusibus
Pkeins
Beck
Kalash
Tadies
Bowe
Columbus
Cuba
Oubs
Eran Qolumbual
Columbine
Banto Domingo
Weatara
San Domingo
Itia
America
Mara
Europe
Asia
Mgr. Roacocccchia
Orope
Vieso
Uni Golegats
Hsyti
Venezuela
Jeaden
Latt
Christopher Columbus
Hon. Domingo
Giobatta
Luigi Cambias
Peserihania Publica
Paniliani
Milan
Goron
Mediterranean
Pavia
New World
Shipwrecked Marker Finds Slow Path to Port
A fragmentary report notes a mariner at sea expressing doubt as he clings to a makeshift marker. He laments the paddle and his stalled progress, fearing he may never reach shore. The line hints at a perilous voyage and a stubborn will to press on.
New Head of the Mormon Church Takes Lead
Lorenzo Stow named President of the Latter Day Saints. An Ohio native and Oberlin College alum, he became a devoted missionary, traveling nationwide and abroad to proselytize. At eighty four, he remains vigorous with sharp faculties for church leadership.
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Lorenzo Stow
Latter Day Saints
United States
Zion
Missouri
Joe Smith
Snow
Mormon Church
U S Moves to Acquire Philippines and Pay Spain
In Paris discussions the United States seeks to hold all of the Philippines and may compensate Spain. Proposals expect indemnity for the islands, with rumors of a $40,000,000 figure and possible U S assumption of Cuban-style debt. Spain and American peace commissioners face a tug between war rewards and financial settlement.
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Spain
Cristal
Pypia
United States
Philippines
Paris
Archipelago
Cuba
Sagaste
British Warships Reported in Atlantic Maneuvers
British cruisers Talbot Pearl Talbot and Alert reached Halifax and West Indies area while Pallas remains docked. Dispatches and stores were sent by government tug as Talbot moved south under orders. Admiral Dewey sent cable from Manila praising the jubilee and hospitality to leaders and troops tied to the Spanish-American war era.
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Talebot
Pearl
Halifax
Cffiser Alert
West Indies
Talbot
Cruisar
Pallas
Thuy Ais
Dewey
Parnapetrata
Warwick
Manilla
Philadelphia
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Madrid
Paria
Potposa
Pra
Tory
Doner OF Columbus
Collaiay Gelda
Whatlington
Suab
Tor
Columbus Toiin
Wavama
THE
Lorenzo Snow
Latter Day Salute
Lorenz
Phillippines
eSpalu
British Warships
New
Atlantis
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