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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
1
The Elgin Erk discusses power, courtesy, and corruption, contrasting the throne with great men and recounts a clergyman’s harsh words toward Tammany Hall amid charity misappropriation. It cites orchard land expansion in Britain, gilsonite reserves in the Uncompaghre area, and wheat market highs, with figures on US production, exports, and submarine cables, concluding with views on crime and the tramp’s path to burglary.
Reports from Key West and Washington say Captain Sigsbee believes the Maine was probably blown up by a torpedo or accident, with naval engineers to inspect Havana. Secretary Long orders a board of officers and divers to investigate, while Spain and other powers convey condolences as families seek news.
The passage notes naval officers offering theories to support an accident hypothesis, hindered by missing age facts. At the White House the president stayed in his office until midnight, showing keen interest and deep sympathy for the victims while receiving dispatches and AP updates about the unfolding events.
A Madrid dispatch describes Spanish public reaction to the Maine catastrophe. Messages from Capt. Gen. Blanco and Havana officials, expressing deep sympathy to Minister Woodford and the American colony, are noted along with Madrid’s semi official note acknowledging the tragedy and Spain’s sorrow. The government assures Woodford of regret, stressing the incident occurred within Spanish waters and reflects a broad humane response.
The Maine lay at anchor near Havana's arsenal when a massive explosion shattered street lights and telegraph lines. Officers including Lieut Wainwright and Capt Sigsbee directed the crew to flood the area with 2500 pounds of gun cotton, but the man who carried out the order did not return, averting a larger disaster in the Cuban harbor.
Washington reports Gen. Lee telegraphs profound sorrow at the great disaster. The cablegram notes government and municipal authorities consuls and citizens express sorrow. The explosion near governor general's palace and harbor arrests and theater closures mark the event. about 260 dead, officers quarters rear, sailors forward, funeral tomorrow at 3 pm, Merritt and Jenkins missing, request for a naval court of inquiry to determine cause.
Fragments from a Boston letter reveal bitter Havana sentiment toward the Maine and its officers. A circulated Spanish text warns against Americans, while observers in London and Boston question foul play, suggesting treachery or external manipulation amid rising anti-Maine feeling.
The patient Hernhardt underwent surgery on February 17 at Dr. Poyzl's hospital. The cyst was removed with complete success. The doctor hopes the patient will resume professional work in April.
Washington reports the Maine disaster at Havana Harbor shifts officials to trust the court of inquiry for answers. Sigsbee’s funeral plan and Lee’s life-story accounts appear as relief from frantic requests while Navy officials brace to salvage the wreck or raise the hull with private wrecking contracts.
Lieut. Gen. Weyler attributed the disaster to insolence of the crew of the United States ship Maria In Havana harbor. He announced plans to seek government permission to run for the Havana district deputyship in the upcoming election.
Palma, chief executive of the Cuban Junta, reacts to a key affair near the Tampa Bay Hotel. He calls the incident peculiar and says the world will await the outcome, expressing concern over casualties and potential American home impact. The exchange with the Associated Press underscores doubt about the accident theory.
The interment of the Maine martyrs took place Thursday afternoon about 6 o clock. Fag symbols at half mast and many houses in mourning marked public grief. The funeral cortege moved from City Hall on Weyler Street through Mercadores and O Reilly to Central Park, then San Rafael to the cemetery as throngs filled the streets showing deep respect.
The Lattimer prosecuting committee appeals for funds to continue the case against Sheriff Martin and deputies after exhausted donations. Witness Anglo Matt recalls crouching as gunfire began and seeing a striker killed as a deputy fired into his back. Other witnesses say they were shot in the back while fleeing.
The Colonial Government in Havana cables the Spanish charge d affaires in Washington to convey condolences to President McKinley and profound sympathy to the American government after the destruction of the battleship Maine. The message notes regret that Havana witnessed such a tremendous calamity to the American navy.
Sarn the War Should Be Stopped says the Cuban butchery must end, even by US intervention. Booth of the Salvation Army argues England is not jealous of America and that a peaceful Young America prospers, asserting the Cuban conflict should halt at any cost.
London February 18 The first Lord of the Admiralty George Goschen said no new information on the Maine disaster but telegraphed deep sympathy to Washington. The Commons greeted the message with cheers. Havana February 18 Flyers have not investigated the wreck and Spanish circles largely suspect an internal explosion.
Diphtheria swept Winneconne Wisconsin with thirty three cases reported and schools closed. Twelve received modern treatment, four of whom died yielding a 23.13 percent death rate. A Chicago supplier touts Muco Solvent as a cure and urges home use.
Reports from Cincinnati dated February 18 describe Niles Loom works at Hamilton Ohio turning out twelve inch mortars for government shipment soon. Naval attaches from the ordnance department supervise construction as officials deny special haste amid war scare but signs indicate accelerated progress. A separate London dispatch details a Daily News correspondent’s report from Constantinople about brutal Bulgarian murders and tortures in Macedonian villages with a victim list provided to ambassadors.
The congress of Nicaragua has authorized President Zelaya to collect 500,000 pesos by forced loan.
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