Naval experts warn on Hawaii threat and Maine inquiry
Carr, a top US Navy expert, says a hostile power holding Hawaii could strike any Pacific point. The Board of Inquiry into the Maine explosion, led by Rear Admiral Sicard, faces high expectations and aims for a thorough conclusion. Suspicion lingers about partisan influence amid Spain relations. Pellieux hints war for France may come sooner, a warning amid Paris Zola tensions.
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United Stated Navy
Hawaii
Pacific
Sicard
Maine
Sigsbee’s warning on Maine disaster awaited report
In Havana harbor over a week before the tragedy Capt. Sigsbee warned McKinley to stop dispatching warships. His official report on the warning, ignored, links to the loss of the Maine and 260 American sailors, a matter anxiously awaited in this report.
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Sigsbee
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McKinley
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US Navy Power Up and Fight German Threat Says Roosevelt
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt asserts the United States shares fifth place in global naval power with Germany, countering claims of easy European domination in any future war. The remark targets ignorant writers and talkers alleging US vulnerability to Germany and other nations.
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Europe
Senate approves fortified defense bill with large increase
The senate, by unanimity, passes the fortifications bill with more than double the house provision. The measure reflects broad congressional support for national defense, and the house is expected to approve the higher appropriation.
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Spain as a formidable potential foe in war
The author warns war with Spain would be serious, noting Spain would require extreme vigilance and would not be a light adversary. Yet the writer insists American claims are just and abandoning them under threat would dishonor our history and national character.
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Spain
Mourning the Maine Loss and Suspected Treachery
The United States mourns the loss of many brave seamen in Havana harbor aboard the Maine. If they had died in battle, grief would be tempered by valor, but the suspicion of treachery adds a sharper ache to the national sorrow.
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Maine
Havana Harbor
United States
Truth behind Maine disaster demanded by American public
The speaker calls for full disclosure of the Maine's destruction and the deaths of 260 sailors. He demands accountability from the government under whose flag the ship sailed and from the civilization that aided by suspicion of treachery. He prays the truth may not require Spain to answer for a grave crime.
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Maine
Spain
Spanish pamphlet boast of invincible patriotism in Cuba
A Haifa era pamphlet proclaims Spanish invincible patriotism and willingness to shed blood for affronts in Cuba. It derides “Yankee” money greed, warns Americans to expect a lesson in international manners, and urges Allies that valor is needed beyond dollars in war.
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Havana
Spain
Cuba
Senate and House Debates On Cuban Crisis And Maine Disaster
Congressional actions from March 14 to 18 feature Senate opposition to Allen’s Cuban bellicosity amendment, adoption of Morgan’s consular reports, and house inquiries on Cuba. pressed by speakers, discussions cover Pacific railways and Maine disaster fallout. Also noted are plans for a new warship to Havana, Leyden-era diplomacy notes, and Nebraskan court ruling on embezzlement case Moore.
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Tragic Fresh Disasters Hit Pittsburgh and Havana
On the 15th a wall at the Union Storage Co in Pittsburgh collapsed amid children playing nearby, burying several youths in debris. On the same night the battleship Maine exploded in Havana harbor, with initial reports of over 100 dead and the ship likely destroyed.
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Samoa
Illinois Deaths and Public Notices Highlight Early Settlers
Illinois mourns death of Mrs. John Shaw 69 an early Chandlerville settler and notes on William H. Sticking a two term legislator and pioneer lawyer. Obituary items for George D. Wheatcroft John A. Ebert Mrs John Steep J. M. McClary Martin M. Travis Allen Davidson and others. Legislative tribute to Vicksburg campaign and a call to back a national military park. News on ex Banker Charles W. Spalding’s prison term and court actions. Sugar plant in Rockford to resume employing 600, respite for murderer Merry and Hampstead case on wills after remarriage. Dr. Draper declines New York school post. Safe crackers thwarted in Gifford. Appleton granted rehearing. Paxton corn sale record. Two serious accidents Clyde King and William Obermeyer.
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Kewanee
John Steep
Arcalo
J. M. McClary
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Martin M. Travis
Fairbury
Allen Davidson
Bingham
Fayette County
Illinois Legislature Extra Session Revenue Convenes
Springfield reports detail a joint conference committee on revenue with Republican senators and House members named. Gov Tanner signs Crawford primary bills. various sessions reveal adjournment games, a Chicago police investigation report, and plans to fix final adjournment date. The revenue bill faces delays. memorial services are held for late Senator Hoyle.
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Senator Mason of Illinois Pushes Maine Disaster Probe
Washington Feb 19 Mr Mason of Illinois offered an amendment to the Allen resolution proposing a special committee to investigate the Maine disaster Mr Hale urged delaying the matter Mr Mason said facts about the cat ba were being concealed from the people and from Congress
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