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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
9
Report notes a calming shift in public mood despite ongoing tensions. Officials describe declining demonstrations while military readiness remains steady and communities brace for possible developments.
Washington watchers await the naval board’s findings on the Maine disaster amid war scare. Secretary Long signals no public assertions yet and warns the report may take two to three weeks, with Havana wrecking and divers’ visibility hampered by foul harbor waters.
The Supreme Court in Washington sustains a Utah case holding the eight hour workday in smelters and mines constitutional as an exercise of police powers. Justice Brown notes the decision does not settle broader eight hour law questions but supports protective state measures for health and safety. The Utah court's decision is affirmed.
United States District Court in Kansas City under Judge John P. Rogers at Fort Smith Ark rules Congress had no authority to create a meat inspector office and that meat inspection statutes cannot be enforced. The decision cites Harry Boyer of Jacob Cold Packing Company in a bribery case and holds the act not a crime against the government, allowing packers to disregard inspection laws.
A major fare reduction cuts passenger rates 36 dollars across lines from Ohio to Seattle and north Pacific points. The new flat rate of 31.50 applies via Omaha, Kansas City, St. Paul, and through Missouri river gateways. Through Seattle refunds of 36 dollars and group travel via southern gateways at 31.50 are offered amid ongoing interline war.
Washington officials claim the United States can mobilize 100000 trained troops within ten days and field 150000 regulars plus militia, with a war plan ready to strike Spain. The article argues U S navy superiority, logistics, coal supply from England, and rapid coastal defenses, predicting a quick Havana victory if war erupts.
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