26 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1898
Page
1
New York astrologer Paul alleges a Spanish naval officer planned the torpedo incident as a deliberate act outside an otherwise avoidable catastrophe. The claim centers on intent and international motives, with no corroborating official confirmation provided.
The board of inquiry into the Maine disaster completes sessions in Havana and travels to Key West to continue hearings. Vizcaya sails for Havana while Spain preps dispatches. Atlantic tension rises as US and Spain exchange signals over indemnity and possible war.
report notes a Havana rumor that Cubans persuaded a man with access to the Maine mine to touch it off, aiming to provoke immediate war, while Weyler and others are cited as relied on for city defense should forts fail in war.
Congress member Howard of Alabama introduces a bill offering an air ship by James Seldom Cowdon. The builder claims the craft can deliver enough ammunition to blow up the entire Spanish navy in half a day and asserts perfect control of the machine.
Foreign vessels entering Havana harbor are forced to tie to buoys under compulsory pilot rules. Each buoy holds a mine akin to those that could have blown up the Maine, allegedly planted by unknown agents.
General William H Powell, former Civil War commander and Belleville appointee as collector of internal revenue for southern Illinois, returned from Washington and said President McKinley seeks a complete naval board report on the Maine disaster. He claimed the president would act immediately if treachery by Spain is proven. Powell praised McKinley and warned of decisive war measures once findings are clear.
Mrs. M. F. Murray describes prolonged grip illness with weakness and nervous symptoms that improved after four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. She reports resuming work and enjoying good health. Hood's Pills offer easy digestion relief and headache cure.
Local brief notes record visits from Prince ton Goodwill and Pocahontas figures, a Cliff Town meeting, and a baptizing at the Baptist church. Mentions include M H Lambert, W P Harris, Wood London, M B Carrington, Sol Raach, H Hunt, ex Mayor W J Newenham, and others.
The forest reserve measure aims to protect regions around the Potomac and several rivers. Five commissioners including two army officers would survey headwaters of the Potomac James Cheat Greenbrier Little Kanawha Gauley Cherry and Williams rivers to determine forest protection methods.
Pocahontas public schools close their fifth month as residents anticipate spring municipal elections and possible Klondike trips by local figures. The County Board of Health urges vaccination against smallpox while two local officials reportedly plan departures.
W. T. Watkins declares a report of his withdrawal in favor of W. P Hawley false and states he will secure enough delegates to be nominated on the first ballot.
R B Greever of Chilhowie Virginia testifies he suffered consumption and used Dr King's New Discovery, receiving cure after two bottles. He reports regained health and runs his business again. Trial bottles are available at H N Whites Drug Store with guaranteed relief for coughs colds and consumption. Hats sale advertised and other remedies offered with small price reductions.
Local ad urges every lady in town to try Samuels' high grade teas and coffees at 211 1m inviting social appeal and suggesting a shop visit for quality beverages.
Washington faces rising war prep as Senate conservatism aims to delay action. Officials fear a Havana riot or Spanish provocation could force a rupture with Spain before investigations finish. Key figures warn against public steps that might hasten crisis while preparing for potential conflict.
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