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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1898
Page
1
The president sent to Congress a full report on the 1898 destruction of the USS Maine in Havana harbor. It details naval court findings that there was no fault by American personnel, cites two explosions, and notes Spain’s government reactions while urging continued friendly relations between the United States and Spain.
The senate considered three resolutions on Cuba and independence, with Senator Rawlins, Foraker, and Frye proposing measures to recognize Cuban independence and to drive Spanish forces from the island. Mason delivered a strong war speech praising action, provoking gallery applause as lawmakers debate declaring war.
A Reno county school house burned forcing the teacher from employment and prompting calls for full term wages. County officials sought guidance from State Superintendent Stryker and Assistant Attorney General George B. Snelling, who ruled districts may owe fall term wages if no contrary contract provision exists and the teacher cannot find another post after reasonable effort. The decision shifts from prior rulings and urges contract provisions for emergencies such as disease closures.
In Lewiston Maine on March 29 about 1200 striking workers gathered at the gates of Androscoggin cotton mills to deter returning workers. When persuasion failed a disturbance arose, agent Bean was struck by a stone but unharmed, police were pelted with stones and wood, and after plant machinery started the crowd dispersed.
The court of inquiry finds the loss of the Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1888, was caused by a marine mine beneath the ship. It notes disciplined on board, proper handling of magazines, and that no fault of the crew or officers was found. The explosion produced two distinct blasts with the forward magazines partially detonated, the wreck showing extensive damage to the bow while the stern remained largely intact. The court did not fix responsibility on any individuals after exhaustive testimony from many witnesses.
Congressional records recount Senator Gallinger condemning Cuban horrors, Senator Thurston’s Cuba speech drawing packed galleries and emotion, and votes on Alaska civil government, Kansas university relief, and a Maine court of inquiry report. House and Senate adjournments followed, with naval appropriations debates and a death notice for Congressman Simpkins.
St Louis March 20 Archbishop Kain issues a strict order for Catholic Protestant marriages. Protestants must sign an agreement to raise children as Catholics and not sever marriage bonds except by death. Postdeath education remains Catholic and only priestly ceremonies are permitted. The rule bans Protestant marriages that have been frequent.
Washington reports confirm cabinet unanimity on McKinley’s course. Gen Miles orders the Twenty fifth Infantry, a colored regiment, to the Dry Tortugas to concentrate black troops near Cuba, with three more colored regiments totaling 2,188 men.
Madrid tranquil amid hopes that Spain and the United States will settle disputes amicably. A conference between Gen Woodford and Senor Sagasta is expected this afternoon with pacific outcomes forecast. Spain’s government vows to avoid war if honor is not compromised. Corbett may run for Congress in November with Croker allies signaling support in New York districts.
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