25 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
1
Steamers monthly service from Portland to Yokohama and Hong Kong via the Northern Pacific Steamers in connection with the O R and 3. For full information call OLIVER and COLCORD agents Newsomna Oregon or address.
Secretary of the Interior rejects Oregon land indemnity appeal dismissing the Dulles district lands. Riots reported in Shanghai show isolated attacks on foreigners. Graves brothers strike rich pockets in Blue Jay mine California worth 860,000 with prior 40,000 rush. Senate panel favors arbitration of rail strikes and a Montery Sloat statue bill advances. Spain disavows De Lome letter. Autonomy prospects in Cuba gloomy. Guatemala reports nationwide anarchy after Barrio assassination. Costa Rica Nicaragua brink of war with British naval presence. Civil service report touts merit system economy. Lord Neville pleads guilty to fraud five years. Pacific Railway creditors face stock inflation costs.
Frederick R. Coudert, former U S counsel before the Behring Sea Commission and noted international law authority, discusses indemnity if Havana officials failed to protect the Maine. He argues Spain should pay only if negligence by Spanish authorities is proven, noting the ship was on a friendly visit and deserved full protection. He compares potential liability to cases in France and Italy, stressing war would not follow a faulty act by individuals.
Sailors wounded aboard the Maine in Key West hospital urge swift government action against Spain. They claim the Havana explosion was caused by a mine or torpedo and describe rumors of mines, hostile crowds in Havana, and the danger of visiting the city as they await a presidential decision.
Havana Feb 22 Lt Commander Barnet of the coast survey boat Bache says the investigation will likely show the forward magazine of the Maine did not explode or cause the disaster. Divers recover the cipher book logbook and papers while delays limit efficient work. officials await more divers and apparatus.
A wounded sailor in Key West says he saw an illuminated missile near the Maine before the blast. The claim lacks Havana confirmation, as Congress debates a 2000000 raise to recover the vessel. Navy officials urge caution while divers inspect the wreck.
riotous court adjournment in Paris ends with mob assault on Zola and Jews. General Pellioux greeted by crowd as police struggle to hold order. republican guards restore calm after clashes and protect Zola’s carriage. several arrests made and later released.
The steamers Queen Humboldt reached Seattle with confirmation of the Clara Nevada loss. The Rustler found the burned hull in six fathoms near Lynn Canal but no survivors in two days of search. Wreckage covered miles of shoreline along the bleak coast.
The News correspondent in Constantinople describes Bulgarians in Macedonian villages subjected to brutal murder and torture with many deaths reported under torture. Princes Wounded in a Duel is noted. Prince Phillip of Saxe Coburg and Gotha was severely wounded in the right arm after a duel with Lieutenant Mitatich in Vienna.
Nanaimo B C reports from Juneau Alaska dated February 12 confirm the Clara Nevada foundering with about 60 aboard and no survivors. The wreckage surfaced near Lynn Canal after a fire and boiler blast. Passengers’ identities remain uncertain though Frank Whitney and Al Noyes are named among the likely aboard. crew lists outline multiple officers and crew aboard at the time.
Frances E. Willard president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union dies just after midnight in New York City at the Motel Empire. She is reported survived by relatives and colleagues as funeral services are planned in New York and later in Bryan, Texas.
Bay City report quotes Elmer Meilstrup aboard the Maine warning of possible explosion as harbor defenses and torpedoes surround the vessel. Letters recount danger and near misses, while officials receive condolences from foreign governments over the Maine catastrophe.
M Munos, the sole survivor of the Flachat, recounts the wreck off Anaga point Tenerife during thick weather. Lifeboat launches failed, 14 saved by Susie after a long struggle, while about 40 remained on the wreck as waves overwhelmed the vessel. Captain and crew attempted rescue but many women and children perished. The report ends noting the Flying Welchman rail claim.
In Washington on February 19 the Senate approved by 84 to 29 a resolution declaring opposition to the Kansas Pacific sale after a two hour debate. The Maine disaster was only cited via a resolution introduced by Allen.
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