Maine Destruction Attributed To Spanish Plot Claims Cleared
A long dispatch from New York reports that investigators say the Maine disaster was caused by an external explosion tied to a Spanish plot. Captain Sigshee is to be cleared of negligence as the inquiry, led by the naval board, continues with Havana and Washington awaiting fuller evidence. The wreck remains in place and cannot be removed by the United States while Spain probes possible plotters.
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New York
Tribune
Hevuria Gays
Maine
Narvat
Key Weer
Atanar
Sampson
Huyvas
United Sistee
Naval Board
Kartur
Havana
Sieber
Repbetice
Stexine
Pele
Washington
Eireien
Elitort Burpee
Hut Vt
United States
Bowever
Miers
Frith
Mildrid
Maines
Vincaya
Aouila
Havena
Overhaul of Cruisers Aims for August Commissions
The Dolphin and Chicago receive major refits with new engines decks and armaments. Lyons leads the Dolphin to rejoin service by August with upgraded rapid fire guns and enhanced sailing power. Atlanta also undergoes boiler and engine upgrades with new decks rigging and turret armor improvements aiming for September.
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Veen
Afarch
Der
Et Mires
Lyons
Delphin
Sie
Bunce
Dolphin
Chicago
Navy Yard
Rapid Dregma
Atlanta
HURRIED PREPARATION FOR Miantonomah at Sea
Reports from the Navy department indicate urgent work on the Miantonomah as crews prepare for sea duty. Lt William Gulut in charge, with engineers and shipyard staff, coordinate trials, bottom inspection, rust removal, and armament checks ahead of departure from Key West to Havend Harbate. The cruiser’s commanding officers and yard officials expect completion today as the ship awaits orders and a readiness review.
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Philadelphia
Tieutenant
William A. Gul
Inethoes
Darks
Columbian Iron Works
Flottimere
Pyeat
Matthews
Kate
Brepkiva Nave Miler
Navy
Gueg Ogay
York
Richmount
Creike
Mortimer Johnson
Miantonomah x
Towork
Coal Firms Promise Full Support for Government Needs
March 4 report notes coal companies nationwide especially along the seaboard pledge readiness to supply the government with all it needs. Companies express willingness to ramp up production and allocate shipments as required by wartime demands.
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Seaboard
Coal contracts under Navy bureau amid Spain tensions
The navy department reports prompt coal offers and steps to gauge supply in case of emergency, with chief Cam Bradford denying unusual activity beyond extraordinary contracting spurred by the Maine disaster. The State Department lists seven Japanese passengers on the Maine: TL Sugashi Ishita Chinje Oye Kitagata Nagamine Suguki.
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Navy Department
Spain
Department
Els
Naval
Bureau of Equipment
Cam
Bradford
Maine
Navy
State Department
TL Sugashi
Ishita
Chinje
M. Oye
U. Kitagata
T. Nagamine
K Suguki
Navy denies rush on Newport News ship project
Washington reports the Navy Department denies any request to speed the Bartleshins Kearsaray and Bentocks launch set for the 24th. Only a ten day contract delay for dressing the Norfolk yard was authorized to allow plant work away from the launch ways.
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Washington
Navy Department
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Bartleshins Kearsaray
Bentocks
Noetatk Navy Yard
Ponteiro Mikht
United States
Newport News Silpiallitige Company
Bureau of Constrection
Honor in Spain as Minsters Called Mummiss and She-Men
Madrid reports a stormy debate over the United States demand for explanations on the Dupuy de Lôme letter. The Imparcial argues Spain must defend honor even at risk of worsening relations, warning concessions without Cuba would be wasted and urging a firm stance against perceived U.S. pressure.
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Madrid
Dupuy de Lame
Spain
Mendes Nufier
Callen
Cuba
Antila
United States
Spanish divers idle as wreck exploration slow progress
In Havana on a rainy March day divers work slowly at the Maine wreck site. The big barge aids lifting large pieces while wreaths arrive from Americans to adorn graves at Colum cemetery. Cable reports deny volunteers and Cuban fleet movements.
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Havana
Maine
Colum
Cable Irhos
Seos Studeld
Publian el
More
Supplies Pouring In For Cubans Relief Effort
Arrangements are being made for the cruiser Montgomery and the gunboat Nashville to carry relief supplies to Cuba. The Mallory line steamer will depart New York tomorrow with seven tons of free cargo to be transferred to Montgomery and Nashville atKey West. The vessel’s voyage down the coast is expected to take about four days.
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Washington
Montgomery
Nashville
New York
Ker West
Brazil Sells Warship and Builds Cruisers in France
A Brazilian government sale of a warship and ongoing negotiations for two cruisers under construction in France give Brazil a strategic edge over the United States, signaling shifting naval balance and arms diplomacy.
Spain May Seek More Warships From Armstrongs
March 4 report says Spain bought two Armstrong built cruisers named the Amazonas and a sister ship for Brazil. Spain pursues two more cruisers of similar type and seeks guns and large ammunition from England and Europe. Diplomats note French financiers may back Spain, with funds raised from unknown sources to secure balance payments. There is time for the United States to act if it wishes to forestall further purchases.
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Tendon
Spain
Armstrongs
Brazil
France
England
London
United States
Court of Inquiry Ordered on Maine Explosion Findings
Washington March 4 Admiral Sicard orders a court of inquiry to investigate the loss of the Maine in Havana harbor on February 15 1898. The court will report findings of fact opinions on them and identify any non naval persons responsible with names and degree of responsibility.
Inquiry into Maine disaster faults and responsibility
The court may order further proceedings on the matter and will include a succinct report naming persons and the specific issues to be pursued. It will state the causes of the explosion or incidents affecting the loss of the Maine, record testimony, and name any non Navy individuals responsible, with the degree of responsibility. Stoned M. Sicard Rest Admiral Commander-in-Chief United States Naval Force on North Atlantic Station.
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Key West
Capt
Sampson
Ax Preanent
Chadwick
BP. Potter
Adolph Mariz
Wate
Maine
Havana
North Atlantic Squadron
Fin
Cuba
United States Navy
United States
Charles Sigebee
James M. Forsyth
U.S. N
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Pla
Havand
Navy
M. Sicard
Tilted States Naval Force
North Atlantic
Kobe fire destroys cargo from twelve ships including Braemar
Little American Cotton reports a blaze at Kobe dock sheds burning cotton from twelve vessels. One vessel the Braemar, Captain Porter, from Tacoma via Yokohama February 24, lost a single cargo lot worth about 2000 pounds.
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London
Kobe
Japan
Braemar
Porter
Tacoma
Yokhama
Anonymous letter stirs fear over boiler risk at state house
An anonymous note to Dr. H Z Gill, secretary of the state board of health, warned that a large boiler valve in the east wing of the state house was plugged and bound to explode. An engineer checked the claim, finding no danger, while a cautious staffer evacuated briefly before calm was restored.
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State House
H. Z. Gill
State Board of Health
Obe
Hite
Carmen Sylva Honored with Budapest Doctorate
Paris March 4 Carmen Sylva Queen Elizabeth of Roumania is awarded a Doctor of Letters and honorary membership at the University of Budapest. The Plume is a fine work in an artistic case, with a council letter in four languages Hungarian Wallachian Latin and French.
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Paris
Maren
Carmen Sylva
Elizabeth of
Roumania
University of Budapest
Council of the University
Campaign of Education Announces Key GOP Leaders
The Republican congressional committee names its executive committee members: J A Hull Iowa J G Cannon Illinois D H Mercer Nebraska Redfield Proctor Vermont J H Gallinger New Hampshire John L Wilson Washington J T McCleary Minnesota H C Luudens lager New Jersey and Richmond Pearson North Carolina. McCleary also to run the literary department, signaling a major push of Republican literature nationwide.
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Washington
Republican Congressional Committee
J. A. Hull
Iowa
J. G. Cannon
Illinois
D. H. Mercer
Nebraska
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Gallinger
New Hampshire
John L. Wilson
J. T. McCleary
Minnesota
H.C. Luudenslager
New Jersey
Richmond Pearson
North Carolina
Representative McCleary
Congressional Committee
Edwards sets new 100 mile daily ride record
Washington March 4 C. Edwards has ridden 100 miles daily on the conduit road for many days and broken all previous consecutive century records. He completed his sixty second century this year surpassing the prior best of sixty one consecutive hundreds by Jack Knowles.
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Washington
Edwards
Jack Knowles
Prowling at Sagasta in Madrid Disturbs Premier
A man, described as Italian, was found prowling near Senor Sagasta’s Madrid residence after previously rushing a carriage and threatening the premier. Police shadow the suspect, inquiries continue to determine association with other suspects. The prisoner exhibits signs of insanity.
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Madrid
Maren
Senor Sagasta
Pension and Diplomatic Bills Move Forward in House
The House closed private calendar business after a conference report on the pension appropriation bill and a report from Mr Hitt on foreign affairs on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. The Senate amendments were adopted and now go to the press. Weather notes from Chicago forecast cloudy, warmer conditions with variable winds into Saturday.
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Washington
March
Thia
Hitt
Committee ‘On Foreign Affairs
Senate
Chicago
Kaneas
White Pass Flag Floats Over U S Territory
British flag raised at White Pass signals a claim or symbolic assertion on U S soil as American Klondike pilgrims report the milestone amid exploration activity. Enthusiasts note the significance of flag presence at a contested or newly accessible frontier site.
Canadian flag raised on White Pass sparks Arctic border clash
From Seattle March 4 Eric Knapp of Heston Mass says Canadian authorities raised the British flag atop White Pass on February 26, asserting Canadian sovereignty over what has been American territory. He cites reports of deaths at Skagway and Dyea as exaggerated and notes intense rivalry between Skagway and Dyea. Five steamers arrived from Alaska with the Queen reporting the flag is American soil, signaling potential U.S. resistance to Canadian claims. Weather shifts caused a mass exodus from Skagway and Dyea as ships left Wrangel Narrows.
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Seattle
Wash
Eric Fuepp
Heston
Mass
Skegusy
White Pass
Ekhapp
Humbert ‘Trasnpire Tatkoy Company
Kapp
Skaguas
Watman Filay
Skagury
Knapp
Knagy
Dyea
Skeguay
Teaile
Thade & peTopial
Skarcusy
Dawson
Afr
Storlen
Dendy
Daline
Utopia
Fluenemen
de Norte
Protection
Queen
Havirne
Skienay
Wis
Privienu
Brien Fag
Senaly
Wyey
White Pane
Chitent Pass
Siasung
Tegan
Skaguiay
Dyex
Cottage City
Wrangel
Corona
Lewis Island
Ingalls Not Warlike After U S War Talk
Washington reports from John J. Treegall on a southern tour describe calm public mood despite tensions with Spain over Cuba. He notes rational patriotism, no fever for war, and broad approval of the administration while warning that press voices are radic al except in Atlanta.
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Washington
J. Tree Galls
Alabama
Goursia
Carolinas
Noxtels
Maine
Atlanta
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