Findings of Court and Maine Disaster Report
President transmits the court of inquiry findings on the Maine blast at Havana. The record concludes the ship was destroyed by a mine explosion with two detonations, causing the forward section to be wrecked while the rear remained largely intact. no officer or crew fault is found, and no definitive responsibility identified. The report urges justice and actions in diplomacy with Spain.
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Court of Inquiry
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Spainea Songe
Courac
Moth Comitcicn
Congress
Wrahington
United States
Maine
Havana
Cuban
Ehipa
Madrid
Havane
Cuboh Porta
Bo Noticentla
Alphonec
Washington
Sis
Lnst
Snechlef
United States Naval Force
North Atlantic
No. 4
Haseen
Shane
Iself
Court finds Maine explosion caused by mine under bow
The court determines the Maine was destroyed by a mine explosion under the ship’s bottom near frame 18 on the port side, noting no fault by officers or crew. The finding, dated March 22, 1898, states evidence could not fix responsibility on any person, awaiting convening authority action.
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Corclisiona
Maine
Congress
Weasel.” Zin
W. F. Sampson
Spanish naval report on the Maine explosion
Washington reports a full synopsis of the Spanish naval commission findings on the Maine disaster. It concludes the blast was from an internal cause, with no torpedo signs or external water disturbance, and notes limited access to inspect the interior due to extraterritorial rights and refusals to cooperate. The examination of the wreck and bottom is awaited to confirm.
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Spanish Naval Commission
Associated Press
Havana
Court of Injury
Congress
Maine
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Wessel
Bodyguard Offer Declined by Gen Lee in Havana Crisis
A Havana dispatch reports Secretary General Congosto asked Consul General Lee for a personal bodyguard, which Lee refused. Detectors noted, plain clothes patrols were increased for weeks to protect Lee. Lee plans a revised list of Americans in Havana with addresses for rapid contact if emergency arises. An extra guard stands watch at the American consulate.
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Congosto
New York
Herald
Hayana
Lee
Congesto
Havana
Amerikcan
Banern Menager Loper Charged In Bank Conspiracy
Richard J Loper, vice president and general manager of the Guaranteers Finance company, was arrested in Philadelphia on a conspiracy to defraud People's Bank. Warrant by Albert Tabor alleges Loper owed about 900000 on March 25 with securities that were worthless as the bank closed its doors. Cashier John S Hopkins died after learning an application for a receiver for Guaranteers had been made.
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Banern Menager Loper
People’s Bank
Philadelphia
Richard J
Tohn
Hopkins
Guaranteira Company
Use Force v0 IHED in Favor of Chicago Minister Amica
Chicago ministers endorsed intervention in the Cuban crisis at a weekly meeting. Resolutions favored using force if necessary to supply food to starving Cubans and were praised as a prudent presidential course.
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Chicnago
Amica
rYon
Chicago
Methodiat and Congregational
United States
Spain
Crisis Over Cuba War Looms As United States Presses Spain
Madrid reports a tense stand as the United States ambassador pressurizes Spain over Cuba. Gen. Woodford argues for immediate action to halt hostilities, while Spanish officials and press debate possible intercession by Britain, Germany, or France. War fears rise amid doubts over ship readiness and government resolve.
Spain to rescind reconcentrado order in Cuba provinces
Washington April 1 The Spanish legation reports the governor general says the captain general reports pacification of the eastern provinces and that the reconcentrado order will be rescinded. Subjects may return home under Spanish military protection with relief committees to aid immediate needs. Economic kitchens and farming implements will be provided with ready money from public works. Authorities say these measures will hasten rural rehabilitation in the east. No official comment available.
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Chelr Barmsa
Washington
Callegriu
Cuba
Spain Extends Relief Credit for Cuban Concentrados
Madrid April 1 cabinet council approved a 3,000,000 peseta open credit to Gen Blanco for succor of concentrados in Cuba and to aid return to holdings with advances for tilling the land. Secrecy marks war and navy bureau plans. other items include the US purchase of yacht Aczusa for 300,000 dollars and a New York case of Charles G Macey for grand larceny. The schooner Olivetio wrecked on Thrim Caps near Halifax. crew saved.
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Madrid
Senor Mourat
Cuba
Senor Moret
Gen. Blanco
Gran Loverny
New York
Charles G. Macey
Wall Street
Macey and Peurleton
Porto Rico
Halifax
Halifax Arbor
Open Letter to Mothers and Patent Medicine Claims
A garbled advertisement page claims ownership of Pitcher's Castoria with Dr Samuel Pitcher affirming its origin and signature on wrappers. It touts Campbell’s products, claims about Hall's Catarrh Cure, Cascarets, and various tonics, and includes testimonials, dangers of adulterated goods, and endorsements from doctors and consumers amid uncertain OCR text.
Hopeful Words to Childless Women in Need of Help
A page excerpt urges women with infertility to seek Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sunitive Wash, claiming the remedy helps resolve womb and ovarian issues. It includes testimonials from May B. W., Mrs. B. Burnst, and others, and invites readers to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts for advice at no charge.
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St. Louis
Lydia B. Pinkham
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