25 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
1
The board of inquiry reports the explosion destroying the Maine came from outside with two blasts. It does not assign blame or determine the exact explosive, though testimony suggests a floating submarine mine caused the damage and a second blast struck a magazine.
Report from Washington states a high government official says the Maine explosion was caused by external panic. The Maine court of inquiry has not pinpointed a single cause beyond external panic. Spain has received the U S report and may request coordinated release after the naval inquiry results.
The naval board of inquiry into the Maine disaster was delivered to Secretary Long at the Navy Department and then to the White House. Commanders Marix Hood and others carried the heavy document through crowds as cabinet members prepared for a meeting to discuss its contents.
Maprio March 35 reports the Spanish minister of marine worked all night on a dispatch from the admiral in command in Cuban waters detailing the court of inquiry. Those involved in the affair unanimously say the explosion report by the Spaniards was of internal origin.
Officials of the navy department show interest in the Spanish torpedo boat flotilla heading to Porto Rico. The fleet will take about ten days for the journey. There is understood correspondence with Spain through Minister Palo regarding the flotilla movements.
Commander Schley, currently with the Lighthouse Board, was ordered to command the flying squadron at Hampton Roads with the Brooklyn as flagship. His ships may grow to about a dozen as the squadron widens. He expected to assume command in a day or two after finishing bureau duties.
The Nebraska state board of transportation after a conference announced a 10 to 16 percent cut in local freight rates on all roads. This follows a Washington Supreme Court decision upholding the maximum rate law and uses new legislative powers to adjust rates via railroad telegraph telephone and express firms. Roads may seek injunction or mandamus to challenge the order.
Reports describe rising Ohio River levels at Parkersburg and Charleston with heavy damage across Kanawha and nearby towns. Over 200 box cars burned, towns dark without lights or water, thousands displaced, and economic losses in the millions.
In Abilene Kansas Gov Leedy told cattlemen to bill stock shipments to Kansas City Kansas rather than Kansas City Missouri. He suggested the change would move cattle commerce to intrastate status and aid enforcement of local laws. The idea sparked speculation about possible future legislative action on freight rates or railroad rate authority.
President McKinley indicated a forthcoming pardon for Joseph Miller of Win Held Kansas a former cattle dealer jailed in Joliet for counterfeit money Miller faces consumption and may be released within months. Kansas letters to Broderick signal volunteers for war with Spain while populist convention delegates are set at 704 with minimal county representation. a Denison to Bosher line right of way act requires 90 miles built in three years. A saloon raid prompts Baptist minister shooting near West Maun and Webb McNall silver Republicans receive noti fication signals.
A Kansas City firm performs a remarkable feat moving a 135 by 150 foot brick barn 171 feet, a pioneering task in the city. Pittsburgh & Gulf Rail seeks direct Gulfport access over lands it controls while not abandoning Fort Arthur exports. A burned courthouse in Prinsden destroys county records, with origin unknown. European storms cause factory collapse in Birmingham and a fishing tragedy near Aberdeen. Handkerchief trade surges with 25 percent of U S consumption, detailing prices and global sourcing. Electric welding advances with arc methods requiring protective glasses. the Enemy performs the season’s lone talent play at the opera house tonight.
Fragmentary reports recount a death during a football game and sensational notes on papal finances and court life. The text describes coal usage under Pius IX, court aides, and a curious ledger detailing meals and expenditures, alongside a Maine hunting trip ending with an unusual lake incident.
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