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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
1
A report outlines that authorities will describe an outside explosion as the disaster cause. It argues Spain cannot be held responsible and mentions attempts to implicate O Higgins, while influential state figures at the capital await the official board statement.
Washington reports indicate the Maine inquiry board will finish review and deliver its report on Monday. Senators tie Spain to responsibility by contributory negligence as the war drags on. Navy renews effort to purchase the eraser O Higgins for a celebration related to Ireland.
A Washington dispatch reports President McKinley told Congressman Sulloway of New Hampshire that he remains firm on Cuban policy. He emphasized no weakening will occur and that action will come at the proper time, as circumstances allow.
The Brasilian cruiser Amisonia, having just been purchased by the United States, will be transferred to American control tomorrow. Lieut. Colwell, naval attaché to the embassy, will lower the Brazilian flag and raise the United States flag aboard the vessel on the Thames in London. The cruiser San Francisco arrived at the Thames today.
A Rome dispatch says Italy has sold the armored cruiser Varez to Spain. The Italian minister of marine informed the Spanish ambassador that a request to sell three warships will be discussed at the new cabinet meeting.
Dispatch from San Antonio reports Battery F of the Fourth Artillery leaving Fort Riley at 11 am for the Atlantic coast with headquarters and the entire post bound for Atlanta this evening.
The Spanish torpedo fleet bound for Cuba reached Los Palmas today and was greeted with enthusiasm by locals as the vessel berthed at the port in the Canary Islands.
A great Drury Lane matinee featured Sir Henry Irving in Eugene Aram with Miss Terry and Mr Wyndham in The School for Scandal. Bulwer Lytton's Money saw Tres, Herbert Warring, Louis, Walter, Arthur Robertson with Lydia Thompson and Ledy Bazarofs. Trial by Jury and Harlequinade with Letty Lind closed a packed house.
March 17 dispatches from Havana report fierce war talk with heavy ammunition trucks in streets and citizens stocking provisions. Madrid and New York dispatches spark panic as Cuba debates attack and possible invasion plans tied to Porto Rico and Maine incident fallout. An April outbreak looms amid talks of annexation and independence.
In Rockford Illinois on March 17 delegates from northwestern Illinois gather for the eighth district congress conference. Speeches and resolutions push Bryan Altgeld and free silver to the fore while attacking Governor Tanner denouncing the recent gerrymander and the revenue bill. The national administration is criticized over Cuba policy and the call ends with strong support for Bryan for president.
The Treasury Department registers Hon. Blanche K. Bruce died this morning in Washington. Born a slave in 1841 in Florenceville Mississippi he served Mississippi in the Senate from 1875 to 1881 and was later appointed register of the Treasury by President Garfield and reappointed by McKinley.
Chicago officials say twenty five people are missing from the building fire that devastated yesterday. Six victims have been identified, and a woman's corpse was recovered this morning. By noon the total of missing and presumed dead from Saturday’s blaze rose further.
Senator William E. Mason will address the annual reception of the Republicans Worker’s club in Chicago tonight March 17. He plans to reply to the president’s remarks on Spain in the Mares affairs and take questions from attendees.
The Steamer New England arrived in San Francisco from Boston carrying twenty passengers including six men and fourteen widows bound for Alaska to start grocer and dry goods ventures. The voyage covered about fourteen thousand seven hundred miles.
The article outlines plans discussed by Secretary Alger and Gen. Milest for a general troop movement. Western regulars from Jefferson Barracks Fort Sheridan Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth would form the army nucleus for Cuba operations. Eastern troops would defend the seacoast. regulars from the interior posts would be separated to support a force of 79 000 to 106 000 men.
Elaborate plans by the Ancient Order of Hibernians for a Saint Patrick's banquet in Bloomington Illinois tonight. Mayor Carter H Harrison of Chicago and City Attorney Divine will respond to toasts. The event aims to boost Harrison for the gubernatorial nomination.
Henrys W. Miller alias Haskins of Denver jailed for forgery was burned to death when the jail caught fire early this morning Adolph Gunther suffered serious burns in the blaze authorities report the incident as a violent jailhouse fire disaster with multiple inmates affected
March 7 reports a drizzling rain failed to mar the St Patrick Day parade in New York. Mayor Van Wycke declined an invitation to review the procession. Numerous celebrations are planned this evening.
Collapse of several supports at a colosseum under demolition in Chicago killed John Rice and fatally injured E R Baker with several others injured. The incident occurred this morning as workers tore down the structure.
A Wabseh freight train broke in two and wrecked south of Litchfield on March 17. Traffic was delayed four hours as wreckage piled about thirty feet high. Two tramps were killed in the incident.
Sioux City Home Savings bank closed today marking the first local bank failure since the 1906 wave when five banks failed.
Four Chinese and two Mexican suspects are jailed in Raisin for a U.S. Commissioner hearing Saturday. The Mexicans Tomas and Salvino Apodaca allegedly guided the Chinese across the border. Inspector Ascarate and Dick Rue tracked the group from Alfalf to the area, leading to their capture and imprisonment.
In Washington the Senate adjourned after routine business and the House focused on the post office appropriation bill. The Senate approved a $50,000 appropriation for a Lincoln statue at Gettysburg in today’s session.
The twenty round bout between Lavigne and Daly at the Cleveland Athletic Club tonight headlines a card. Both fighters weighed in at 138 pounds, and the match is expected to be competitive with local interest high.
Silver trades at 544 with lead at 3.50 in New York market notes. Prices reflect current commodity activity and trading levels observed in regional reports.
General Graham commander of the department of the gulf and staff are in Atlanta and being located. The battery stationed in San Anteonio is now on duty at Galveston.
Orders direct Commodore Howell at the European station to feed a contingent from the Sea Forces to seize control of a Brazilian ship and raise the U S flag at Newcastle. The move aims to deter any conflict during heat of action while the vessel lies peacefully in port.
The article explains international law on seizing war materiel under construction and the risks to U S Japan relations. It notes a nation may take possession of ships within its borders with just compensation, even if unfinished, and discusses the Brazil–Great Britain precedent and the potential for strain without triggering war.
Fragmentary notice notes the United States would not hesitate to seize ships in their untouched condition if an emergency arose, signaling potential aggressive action over a disputed contract. The language implies government readiness to take possession without delay.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt vows an aggressive policy once hostilities begin. He rejects coast defense talk and says the navy should pursue Spain wherever found, asserting the United States will demonstrate power to Spain and the world. He adds ships should not be trapped near the coast.
The schooner Josephine Mestier arrived with a large shipment of shot and shell for the forts and batteries. A substantial munitions move followed by two carloads of torpedoes arriving tonight via the Louisville and Nashville line. Troop movements from Fort Barrancas to heavy batteries on Santo Ross land began today in preparation for practice with the disappearing gun expected this week.
A cabinet member cites a telegram from an influential New York banker urging the president to stop the war at all hazards or risk across the nation. The message reportedly warned of losses, demoralization in commerce, and value depreciation, yet the president is said to remain steadfast in resisting moneyed pressure.
By order from the War Department Captain Pops of Compans A Third regiment N and NG details sergeant sod four privates for guard duty at Port Cone Station Portsmouth Ohio. The first detail of the nation call into active service since the close of the Civil War.
President Palma of the Cuban Junta announced after talks with financiers that he sold a large block of Cuban bonds at 60 dollars. He said the bonds were sold in small lots at higher prices. A year earlier a block of bonds valued at 10 000 dollars faced sale at auction on the Real Estate Exchange for 5 dollars.
Lisbon reports that the US warships Helena and Bangroft sailed today in an escort direction. A special cabie dispatch stated the vessel would keep the Spanish flotilla in sight.
Full new line of muslin underwear received this week includes night gowns skirts drawers shim 3 and corset covers in all qualities offered by the California Store.
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