25 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
1
Reports from Havana and Key West on February 24 indicate Spanish authorities will not permit American divers to inspect the hull exterior of the Maine. Interior findings reportedly suggest the disaster was not accidental, fueling suspicions of external cause amid Cuban-Spanish tensions.
New York February 25 stock market opened in a demoralized, excited state with prices ignored and no clear support. Alarming Maine disaster reports were blamed for the panic, though London quotes fell earlier, fueling uncertainty. After ten minutes, a brief rally appeared but nervous feverishness remained.
The Evening News reports London holders of Spanish bonds are greatly alarmed by news from Madrid that the Bank of Madrid will only take coupons on April 1 with recourse. The warning highlights financial strain in Spain and potential impact on investors.
A fragment from Jacksonville Florida dated February 24 reports that the Spanish Consulate has been notified about Senator Proctor’s movements. The item notes the involvement of official channels and cross border diplomacy.
Report notes he moved to Tampa to meet Consul General Lee and hold a conference. He is expected to return to Washington within twenty four hours aboard a Plant system special. The article ties the trip to intelligence gathering and potential political implications.
A Havana dispatch reports the Maine disaster inquiry advancing with results casting doubt on an accident theory. Spanish officials fear U S rupture, await Madrid guidance, while insurgents gain minor victories and autonomists show restlessness. Army officers express anti American sentiment.
United States Minister Woodford hosted a banquet in Madrid addressing Senor Sagasta the Premier and cabinet members including Senor Polo y Barnabe the new Spanish minister to the United States and other members of the diplomatic corps.
The monitor Terror departed the Norfolk navy yard at 10 this morning with the American flag flying. Captain Ludlow has issued sealed orders to be opened only once the vessel clears Cape Henry.
Senator Allen withdrew his resolution for a senatorial committee to visit Cuba. He said the vote yesterday showed it could not pass.
Guthrie Oklahoma February 24 Several Apache and Cheyenne chiefs near Fort Reno have offered their warriors to go to Cuba to fight the Spaniards. The Cherokees have made a similar offer. Also in New York February 24 the Vizcaya remains in port as work of coaling continues and Capt. Eulate is pleased with the city may stay several days.
A reminiscence ad urges building wellness by purifying blood and strengthening digestion with Hood’s Sarsaparilla. It promotes appetite and stomach power and recommends Hoop’s Pitts as a family cathartic, easy to take and operate.
Keep Qu et and use Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for all pains of the stomach and all unnatural looseness of the bowels it always cures. The pebbiest best and cheapest line of Spring clothing samples in Bluefield. Let us take your measure a fit guarantee. E 8 Pypico Special sale at Pedigo's.
Governor Tyer of Virginia backed the Roslyn charter bill. Ex Confederate General Gordon is seriously ill at Port Huron. Fire Boss John Griffith entombed in a St. Carmel mine with no hope of escape. C F Cridler sails for Paris to prep for the exposition. Vizcaya coaling rumor denied onboard. Daniel F Stewart sworn in to Delaware Legislature. Post Office probe into Lake City mob murder to be conducted. Internal revenue bill evidence provision stricken. Avalanche kills four near Quebec with significant property damage. Martin trial in Wilkes-Barre features riotous striker activity. London telegraph notes two cutters capsized off Wells drowning eleven. La Champagne overdue but weather blamed. North Atlantic Squadron forming at Key West. Three saved from Asia wreck. captain, wife, daughter and 15 crew perished. Despatch tubes wreck in New York lose 90 percent of mail. Hart Steamship head Hart jailed for Cuban filibustering aid. War looming Costa Rica Nicaragua clash over rebels. Costa Rica fronts Nicaraguan rebels crossing. tension rises. McClure brothers and Dickey freed by jail-smuggling woman. Emile Zola convicted for libelous Esterhazy remarks. fined. Modica in Sicily sees fatal bread protests. troops quell mob.
Mr R B Greever of Chilhowie Virginia testifies he was doomed by consumption yet after trying many remedies he used two bottles of Dr King's New Discovery and was cured. For three years he has run his business and praises the remedy as grand for coughs colds and consumption with trial bottles free at H N White's Drug Store.
An ad urges all ladies in town to try Samuels tea and coffee. It promotes high grade blends at 211 1m, inviting customers to visit and sample offerings.
Readable notes cover travels officials and business moves in Bluefield Bramwell Maybeury and surrounding towns. Mentions Pearisburg Welch Bramwell notes crews rail plans for Hinton Bluestone river coal route to Charleston plus railroad loan talks and health board actions.
Representative Mahany of New York denounces New York social leaders as drones in a dramatic House speech. He contrasts national mourning for Maine sailors with London’s reaction to Camperdown and vows to purge Republican ties to those elites.
A Madrid dispatch to the Herald reports Spain will not concede Cuba beyond autonomy and rejects any purchase or compromise, stating the decision is absolute and irrevocable. The warning targets ongoing push in Washington and counters rebel hopes.
February 24. Assistant Surgeon T. B. Bailey, a naval officer recently returned from a cruise in Chinese waters, died by self-inflicted cocaine overdose. He left a note citing heart disease as the cause and indicating disposal of his personal effects.
Captain Sproul of the British steamship Cape arriving from the west coast of South America reports a wrecked steamship belonging to the New Zealand Company and the possible loss of about forty crew members.
In Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania a red war cross appeared in the sky against blue clouds drawing hundreds who viewed the omen as a possible sign of conflict. Frank Sherwood, recently ill with cholera morbus, recalls a long road trip before tonight and notes he will carry Chamberlain's remedy when traveling again.
G W Jones announces he is no longer a mayoral candidate in Bluefield and endorses W F Brockmeyer for the office. He signs off respectfully.
M. G. Whitlow, a Raleigh street plumber and tinner, advertises as the place for railroad workers to buy dinner buckets. He offers custom sizes and lists the phone number 12 for inquiries.
Aboard the US cruiser Montgomery a board assesses Matanzas province where 14 000 people in the city lack food and shelter. About 11 000 more are homeless in streets, with 59 000 deaths since famine began and 98 000 starving. The death rate averages 46 daily and affects former comfortable households.
Washington reports deny a White House conference deciding on a 15 million indemnity from Spain if the Maine was not an accident. Officials say no such meeting occurred and Congress may not accept any money claim if blame is proven.
Fristoe’s Book Store offers piano-Only models priced from $10 to $500. Hammitvon and Jenkins are the sole agents for the sale.
The product claims to have saved thousands of croupy children and to be unmatched for treating colds and whooping cough, highlighting its reputed effectiveness and wide use.
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