Maine Explodes Off Havana in Naval Disaster Inquiry Finds Mine
President sends message to Congress detailing the naval court of inquiry findings on the Maine disaster. The court concluded a submarine mine near frame 18 caused two explosions and the forward magazines to blow up, with no fault by any crew officer. The incident prompted international sympathy and an official call for further proof before judgment.
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Maine Court of Inquiry Finds Details of Havana Catastrophe
The Maine Court of Inquiry reports findings on the ships arrival in Havana on January 25 1898 and decisive assessments of dockside conditions crew discipline and magazine safety. It describes two explosions on February 15 1898 and outlines structural damage to forward sections while the after portion remained largely intact with the ship sinking shortly after.
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Scott's Emulsion An advertised tonic and flesh builder
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Deliberation on Cuban relations urged after presidential message
The author states the executive should advise Congress on the Cuban matter while both nations consider the outcome. He notes no debate occurred in either the Senate or House on referring the president's message and related documents to committees handling Cuban relations.
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House
Keel Broken In Two In Maine Court Findings
The court finds the Maine was not at fault and was destroyed by a submarine mine near frame 18 on the port side causing a magazine explosion. The court cannot fix responsibility and adjourns awaiting higher authority action. Proceedings and findings are approved by Rear Admiral M. Sreaup.
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North Atlantic
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