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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
6
Spanish charge d affaires at Washington Senor Du Bose announced an official denial after reports of submarine mines near Navana harbor. He stated on his official knowledge that no mine exists inside or outside Navana harbor, nor is there any sub
United States minister Woodford hosted a banquet in Madrid for Spain’s new minister in Washington Senor Polo y Bernabe. Among guests were ministers from Austria to Britain, the duke of Veragua, Sagasta the premier, cabinet members, and U S legation staff. The event drew political note as Melkinley’s peace words were cited and the Spanish press faced criticism for apathy.
The Brooklyn Eagle reports Willets Point plans to fortify the East River entrance to New York with a close spaced torpedo line anchored across the channel to Fort Schuyler. Electric wiring and dual end batteries safeguard the system against disruption, while two groups of 22 submar ine mines guard the Willets Point to channel center section each containing 120 pounds of explosive. Fort Schuyler opposite Willets Point hosts a torpedo magazine and testing gallery.
The jury at the Palais de Justice returns a guilty verdict on all counts against Zola for libelous remarks about the Esterhazy court martial. Zola declares they are cannibals and faces a maximum sentence of one year in prison and a 3000 franc fine amid frenzied reactions.
The Spanish cruiser Vizcaya left New York Harbor at 1 40 pm en route to Havana after a week’s friendly visit. No ceremonies accompanied the departure, and the vessel carried flags at half mast for the Maine while a marine guard stood in formation.
The postmaster general offers 300 dollars for the arrest and conviction of those who burned Lake City Washington post office on Monday night and 800 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the persons who murdered the postmaster at the same time Gen.
London reports Spain's statesmen across parties react with astonishment and indignation at proposals that Spain might sell Cuba. The suggestion would imperil the monarchy by provoking widespread opposition and crisis.
Havana reports the Maine lie is sinking into mud while crews remove guns and deck debris. In Washington the administration keeps to its stance awaiting the court of inquiry findings amid speculation and Cuban debt concerns.
Chicago reports the death of former Judge Elliott Anthony at 1 PM Thursday. A founder of Illinois Republican politics he helped establish the Chicago Public Library and the Chicago Law Institute. A resident of Chicago for 45 years, he lived at 225 Hamilton Street, Evanston.
In Trenton New Jersey on February 25 the Presbyterian Church in New Brunswick marked the 250th anniversary of adopting the Westminster Confession of Faith. Rev Dr Patton of Princeton University and other speakers addressed the gathering at the First Presbyterian church.
The publication is described as the strongest magazine on any United States fortification, highlighted for its comprehensive coverage. It is praised for depth, authority, and influence within military engineering circles.
A Charleston fire on February 26 at No. 160 Church street claimed nine lives on the third floor after flames spread through the building. Police and fire crews rescued a family on the first floor as screams from the upper story were heard and three bodies were recovered by Officer Bagby.
In Cleveland on February 26 the Student Volunteer convention featured crowded sessions and talks on mission work. Speakers described the need for funds to support overseas efforts and various plans to advance charitable activities.
In the afternoon the education medical and evangelistic branches of missionary effort were highlighted in a score of eloquent addresses. Meetings drew large crowds with halls and churches frequently filled beyond capacity, signaling a successful convention in every respect.
London reports strong demand for gold for New York and Europe with over 100000 pounds already purchased for shipment. Analysts expect the New York exchange fall and gold demand to be temporary unless war disrupts capital flows.
Washington February 25. The election of officers of the Daughters of the American Revolution is not finished. The vice presidents general and historian general remain to be chosen. Mrs Daniel Manning was elected president general with 296 votes.
The United States cruiser Minneapolis was successfully floated out of the dry dock at the Jersey Island navy yard at high tide Thursday afternoon. Nearly 1,000 people witnessed the event.
The conduct of the Esterhazy court-martial was condemned with the official punished by four months imprisonment and a 3,000 francs fine.
In Pittsburgh on February 25 Judge Buffington refused the writ of habeas corpus for Chris Von der Ahe and set bail at 4000 dollars on appeal to the Supreme Court. Von der Ahe was later released from jail with the Mercantile Trust Company posting 4000 dollars bond. The National League authorized the bond and will indemnify the trust.
President McKinley states he will not precipitate war but will prepare for the future. He warns Congress to be ready to assist the administration as events unfold while stressing there is grave danger and the government is preparing in both war and navy departments.
Frances Willard was mourned in Evanston with a public funeral at the First M church in Chicago. Speakers included Northwestern president Henry Wade Rogers and Rev. Charles J. Little, with a large crowd attending before the body was moved to Rose Hill cemetery for spring interment.
Report from Navana via Key West on February 24 outlines that divers found brown hexagonal powder unexploded in the ten inch guns area and suspect the starboard forward magazine did not explode. This fuels the belief the magazine may have remained intact and changed the incident interpretation.
A court in St. Louis at 9:30 p.m. faces a motion regarding forfeiture of bail posted by the company. Proceedings focus on whether the surety should be held to answer for the defendant’s nonappearance and related obligations.
Wilkesbarre Pa February 24 The trial resumed with Michael Prennin on the stand. He testified that he ran for the brush when strikers tried to capture him and that two shots were fired at him as several witnesses were examined during the session.
Havana reports convoys worry Americans as consular officials fear anti American volunteers may act on unrest. The warning urged families to seek safety amid rising tensions and possible trouble in Havana.
The inquiry in Maine finds the disaster stemmed from a design flaw. Investigators point to structural weaknesses and engineering choices as the root cause.
Washington reports Admiral Sicard orders the Maine court of inquiry to meet again in Havana to gather evidence from wreck divers after work in Key West. The fleet at Dry Tortugas and Havana tensions prompt war fears as Spain objects to removing remains.
Witnesses describe belligerent acts by strikers and claim they faced threats and personal violence during the confrontation.
Washington Feb 25 Mrs Harriet Adams of this city the dependent mother of J I Adams a coal passer who died on the Maine on Thursday filed an application for a pension This is the first pension claim filed in connection with the loss of life on the vessel.
The Spiegel Grove homestead of the late ex President I B Mayes was levied on by the county sheriff to satisfy a $5,000 judgment awarded to Mrs Addie M Smith for injuries from a runaway caused by a dog owned by the Mayes estate. Costs totaling $1,095.
Washington February 24 the president signed a congressional resolution appropriating 200000 dollars for work necessary to recover the remains of officers and property from the wreck of the Maine.
Kingston Ontario February 25 archbishop James Vincent Cleary head of the Roman Catholic diocese of Kingston died here on Thursday. He served as prelate for the Kingston diocese and was a prominent church figure in the region.
A mob of 100 to 400 residents of Mayfield and Graves County dragged Richard Allen from the jail and hanged him in the court yard. Allen, jailed on burglary charges, was executed by swinging from a tree.
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