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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1898
Page
2
Two U S senators push for warlike steps against Spain amid tensions. The capital reels as political voices demand decisive action. Authorities weigh responses while public opinion splits on the appropriate course.
In Washington the Senate and House push Cuba crisis with four Cuba resolutions and calls for immediate intervention. Senators Parker and Frye push for force to stop Cuba war while others demand recognition of Cuban independence and potential war. House members Hopkins and Joy oversee proceedings as urgent action debates unfold.
Madrid experts challenge the U S court of inquiry, stating the Spanish naval commission found opposite evidence about the Maine destruction. Witnesses near the Maine describe a single blast, no water column, no damage to the vessel, and no dead fish, while harbor divers report dead fish after explosions during harbor works.
Mason delivers a vigorous war speech condemning Spanish actions and urging firm response. He argues the Maine disaster demands a strong United States stance, opposes autonomy for Cuba, and condemns Spanish conduct while Congress debates indemnity and potential war.
Legislative text proposes war between the United States and Spain and its territories, authorizing use of land and naval forces to enforce actions. Also calls for recognition of Cuba as independent and withdrawal of Spanish forces, outlining powers of the President to deploy troops.
A strong northern California quake rattled San Francisco and nearby cities, toppling glass and damaging telegraph lines. Vallejo Mare Island and the naval yard suffered heavy losses estimated in the thousands and the quake lasted about forty seconds with east to west movement.
Reported from Havana that Lee received warnings of five distinct assassination plots in two days. Havana authorities say the general was warned Sunday and withheld details. Rabid rebels are suspected behind the threats.
A fragmentary report notes Maerix Sars 17 died after a suspected poisoning during a boat trip. The text mentions a physician, Lea, and a scene where the victim was found suffering from poison effects.
The court of inquiry reports the Maine was destroyed by a submarine mine near Havana on February 15, 1898. It states the ship’s discipline and handling were proper and finds no fault by officers or crew, but cannot fix responsibility for the loss.
Spain’s Sunday elections gave a sweeping Liberal win with low Madrid turnout and rioting in Biscay Navarre Catalonia. The note criticizes U S moves on Cuba and arbitration, urging cordial relations.
The London Standard reports Sperin states Spain cannot accept American conclusions from imperfect information about Cuban military activity and colonial reforms, insisting the government rejects perceived intervention and endorses its own recent progress and institutions.
Dispatches from tal show attention centers on America's looming war prep. Vienna notes Austria will report Spain to accept 700 million francs with reimbursement of war costs and Cuba independence. The U S would then face concessions on the Maine.
The House and Senate weighed naval appropriation details amid clashes over budget cuts and defense plans. Debates covered armor production costs, battleship quotas, and torpedo vessels while weighing Cuba policy with leaders pledging support for free Cuba or war if needed. Memorials and resignations prompted adjournments and committee actions on pensions and foreign relations.
Orn W, ced 25 years and married, was killed after falling into a 2 min mining shaft at Criggs to Crack, Colo. Authorities in Burrieton, Wi search for BH Carl Sheldon, S rears old, who was kidnapped on Feb 18. State Labor Commissioner Johnson of Kansas issues a report on taxation, noting small owners bear the taxes. French navy mobilization rumors weigh on relations with the United States and Spain.
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