Destruction of the Maine in Havana Harbor
The 1898 Maine disaster at Havana Harbor is reviewed in executive summary, detailing the explosion findings of a naval court of inquiry. It concludes the ship was destroyed by a submarine mine with two distinct explosions, absolving crew fault while noting insufficient evidence to fix responsibility on any individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Havans
Alphonso XII
Ward Line
City of Washington
Havana
United Statesaval
North Atlantic
Congress
No. 4
William McKinley
Executive Mansion
United States Steamship Town
Ped Nader Fia
United States
Quba
Cuba
Lior
Goa
Muineapon Uy
Bayrsox
Presidente
A. Manix
U.8
W. T. Sasson
U. 8
ME. Bicano
Wasuixatoy
Maine Court of Inquiry
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Key West
Havana Harbor
Testimony On Ship Maine Disaster Highlights Captain Sigsbee
Captain Sigsbee testifies on ship management, Havana anchorage, and daily operations. Ensign Powelson details divers findings arguing explosion from outside. Divers Morgan Oleen and Smith corroborate plate deformation. no clear responsibility or conspiracy shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigabos
Siguboore
Havana
Sigsbee
Powelson
Maine
Morgan
Oleen
Smith
Maine Board of Inquiry Finds Maine Sunk by Mine
The Maine board of inquiry reports the battleship was wrecked by a submarine mine and submits its finding to Congress. A formal presidential message accompanies the report noting no recommendations while urging continued protection of American interests in Cuban waters.
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Wasmotos
Congress
Maine Board of Inquiry
Congress of the
United States
Maine
Havana
Cuban
Madrid
Preparation for safer childbirth praised by mothers
A longtime pre birth preparation extols external application to ease labor and reduce discomforts. It warns medicines taken internally offer no help and may cause harm.
Mother's Friend Prepare for Childbirth Relief and Ease
Poised as a pregnancy aid, this ad claims Mother's Friend eases labor, reduces pain, and benefits the mother throughout pregnancy. It advertises $1 per bottle via drug stores or mail and promises information on request, urging women to seek its use for easier childbirth.
Sigbee Testifies On Maine Tolls In Havana Harbor Inquiry
Captain Sigabee testifies before a Havana harbor court of inquiry about command of the Maine from April 10, 1497, and its arrival last January. He details buoys, nearby warships Alphonso XIII and Legnape, and the City of Washington’s position, noting coal supplies at Key West and berthing arrangements during the explosion era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Sigabee
Havana
Tae
Worlichl
Machina
Shearé
la Havana
Lee
Washington
Sigabes
Alfonay XIII
Cheschat
Legaxpe
Charlotte
Sigebee
Alphonso XIII
Legnape
Griesenau
Starn
Col Had Nees
Key West
Eameater
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de Punrs II
Mantings
Curhans
Raby Carriages
Rally Avenue
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George D. Gray
the Blacksmith
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Kelly Avenue
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
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