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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1898
Page
5
An emergency description states that destruction beneath the ship Maine is beyond the reach of a torpedo. Officials assess likely causes and risks to crew and vessel amid ongoing maritime concern.
A Washington correspondent notes strong nationwide uproar over the Maine sinking in Havana harbor. Senators and governors threaten troops as public opinion shifts toward war, with many believing a Spanish mine or external explosion caused the blast.
The piece discusses possible $10,000,000 indemnity from Spain if the Maine was sunk by torpedo or mine. It notes cabinet splits, congressional caution, and growing belief of treachery, with war considerations and naval preparations looming.
Reports from New Orleans to New York describe rapid military readiness as the United States girds for possible conflict with Spain. Navy ships, coast defenses, and volunteer units gear up while officers and marines are placed on alert and recruitment accelerates.
A roundup details the Maine explosion in Havana harbor, deaths and missing, Spanish and Cuban tensions, and U S officials enforcing silence. It covers political maneuvering in Congress on bankruptcy, censuses, and Hawaii annexation, plus Cuba policy debates and budget measures.
Artificially spotted tobacco entering Connecticut markets is noted. Kentucky lawmakers propose fixed hotel and lodging rates, 1.50 dollars for first class hotels, 50 cents for boarding houses, 25 cents for meals. Alvin Feagans Farmhouse near Knobnoster Missouri burned with an infant rescued after clothing caught fire. In Richmond Arkansas a jailed suspect Alexander Johnson drew a razor to cut his throat as a mob shouted outside the jail.
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