Maine and Washington News On Senate Report And Maine Explosion
Washington reports the Maine explosion likely caused by a powerful underwater mine with foreign relations debate planned. Washington and state dispatches discuss cabinet talks and the Maine inquiry with officials confirming no definitive concessions.
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Senate
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Gerriye Dasvie
Brest
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Smeele
Pt Soneuvral
Comeitton
Spain's Theory Declares Explosion Internal in Report
A March report claims the explosion was internal and cites scientific reasoning. The Spanish inquiry asserts fault lies within. In Washington the Navy Department moved to alert the naval militia of the New.
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Washington
Navy Department
Gillice
Naval Militia
Massachusetts Naval Militia to Manning Nahant Monitors
The Massachusetts Naval Militia agreed to supply officers and men to man the monitors intended for New England defense. Commander Strong was ordered to take command of the monitor Nahant as the first formal step in this mobilization.
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Naval Militia
Massachusetts
New York
Strong
Captain Sampson Takes Command North Washington Squadron
March 2 report from the Navy Department announces Captain Sampson will command the North Atlantic squadron. Admiral Sicard begins six months' leave, effectively ending his active service. Sicard retires on September 3 at age limit, with only six days of active service left after leave expires.
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Sicard
Associated Press
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Lampenn
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Iowa
Lowe
Havana
Maine
Cohan
Final Test Of Submarine War Engine To Be Held In Washington
The Holland submarine will be taken to Washington for a first defense official test. The event includes the boat and gun service as the Holland travels by canal route to Washington. The last submerged attempt will occur tomorrow with the boat expected to reach the capital for the test.
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Washington Post
Washington
Tug Leyden Sails With Warship Tow To Key West
The government tug Leyden left League Island Navy Yard for Key West towing the barges Edith Howes loaded with ammunition. Leyden arrived March 15 from Newport, carrying 26 Whitelead torpedoes and 2600 pounds of Guncottan for use, with freighters Minneapolis and Columbia in company.
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Newport
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Columbia
Not Schenk's Plan Vienna March 25
Vienna reports in which Dr Schenk declines knowledge of the Countess of Warwick and asserts he has treated only people in Astra. He denies treating Beltish aristocracy and hints at a new case that could create a sensation if it succeeds.
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Chicago
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Rock Island Wins Battle Over Rail Route Pact
In a landmark settlement Rock Island and Union Pacific end a dispute over routing United States mail from Kansas City to Colorado. The compromise sets schedules with Rock Island trains leaving Kansas City shortly after Union Pacific, delivering to Denver and northern routes within specific time gaps. Assistant GM W Island plans to travel to Chicago to finalize time adjustments.
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Roiled currents of war fears sweep London to Washington
Dense dispatches describe financiers in Lombard Street and American bankers pressing Spain toward indemnity to avert war over the Maine affair. Commodore Schley named to command a flying squadron with ships like the Brooklyn and Yorktown, while the Maine court report moves toward the White House. Public talk in Washington focuses on diplomacy, possible intervention, and the political risk of war ahead of Congress action.
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St. Louis
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Navy Department
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Wilard HB. Brownsea
Europe
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Texas
Massachusetts
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Butte
12 VESSELS BOUGHT FOR TORPEDO BOAT DUTY
Secretary Long spent over a million dollars Thursday to buy 12 yachts and tugs to convert into torpedo boat destroyers and picket boats. The purchases followed word that the Spanish torpedo Motina sailed to the Canary Islands. President McKinley approved the plan to accelerate naval strength without delay. The vessels will be turned over to the Brooklyn navy yard after bargains closed.
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The
Herald
Washington
McKintey
McKinley
Canary Islands
Porto
Spain
Porto Rico
Long
Capt
Rodsert
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Sicard's Retirement Surprises Naval Circles at Key West
March 21 report from Key West that Captain William Eampeon of the Tons has succeeded Rear Admiral of the fleet, a stunning retirement announcement sending shockwaves through naval circles and prompting rapid official comment.
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William Eampeon
Tons
Seaside Resorts Expect War's Slow Impact on Leases
Seacoast resorts report varied war effects with some Jersey hotels and real estate firms seeing more season inquiries than last year despite talk of conflict with Spain. Leases may be cancelled on hostilities and Sandy Hook fears dampen mood along the Cape Cod coast while inland resorts anticipate profits from retreating visitors.
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The
Herald
United States
Spain
Jersey
Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Pessimistic mood in United States Spain talks after Maine crisis
A Madrid dispatch reports wary statesmen and financiers as American Spanish affairs reach a critical phase. Spain hopes Washington awaits exchange of correspondence before negotiations on Cuba while noting U S plans and the destruction of the Maine wreck.
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Council of Ministers
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McKinsey
Cuba
Mason Sees Spanish Torpedo Flotilla Heading to Cuba
Senator Mason of Illinois comment on the Canaries to Cuba movement. He argues the torpedo flotilla aims to attack insurgents or threaten the United States, and would turn back only if every U.S. ship were deployed to stop them.
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France Wants Peace Amid Cuban Question Debate
Paris interview quoted in the Herald notes France seeks peace with both Spain and the United States over the Cuban issue. M Havataux says the matter is not France’s business but affects moral relations with both powers. France desires no struggle between nations tied by affinities and long friendship, and stresses a wish for peace. In Chicago, Catholics at Central Music Hall hear a stirring incident as Archdiocesan leaders preside over a large audience.
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United States
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Government Buys Another Tug for War Effort
March 21 report from Portsmouth N H notes negotiations completed for government purchase of the tug Haward M Tim iolnk from Mutual Lumber and Low ing. 68 ton tug with long beam. price undisclosed. Navy aims to have two or three destroyers built locally, with workers eager for jobs as yards stockpile materials and crews are ordered to seaboard.
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Peril of Spanish Torpedo Fleet Threatens U S Navy
Key West news reports urgent warnings on a Spanish torpedo flotilla leaving the Canary Islands and potentially reaching Porto Rico. Officials urge immediate measures to protect battleships, arguing torpedo boats could devastate U S fleets if not countered.
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A MATTER OF BUSINESS ABOUT PRESERVING PEACE
Paris March 25 The temper in Paris is calm as the American naval inquiry into the Maine disaster continues. Hope is expressed that President McKinley will preserve peace and wisdom will prevent conflict.
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Socialists urge Cubans to abandon the insurrection
Madrid reports a socialist meeting adopting a resolution calling on Cuban workers to quit the uprising and urging American socialists not to support the cause, arguing it only helps Spain. Heraldo & Rubins, Cuban agentes, say relief supplies aid Spain by funding munitions and may back U.S. money to stabilize reconcentrados.
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United States
Government Purchases Hermione Yacht at Boston
A report from Boston on March 5 notes the government included the Hermione, owned by Henry J Pierce, among vessels bought for the auxiliary fleet. The Hermione is described as a fast, large steam yacht suitable for eastern waters and a capable addition to the fleet.
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Large Hospital Orders for Surgical Instruments Filled
Large orders have been placed in New York by the pur enon general's department for surgical instruments and supplies including amputating knives lint bullet extracts tourniquets and antiseptic ligatures.
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Purenon General
Lloyds Advance in War Insurance at London Amid Rising Tensions
Lloyds report a worsening wartime situation and demand twenty percent on war clubs as protection measures. Newport fortifications at Narracombe Bay are to be strengthened with a ten inch gas defense. Additional preparations noted through March 25 for fortifications at Acragnasy.
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