31 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1898
Page
1
Reports from the Maine court of inquiry outline orders to proceed home and await orders, discuss war risk coverages, and note naval reassurances amid tensions with Spain. Contemporaneous items include appointments at the treasury, consolidation news in industrial papers, and reflections on war indemnity dynamics.
The day features debates over the naval appropriation bill and Alaska civil government, with Thorpe seated in Virginia's Fourth District and Thurston delivering a moving Cuba tribute. Senate honors and procedural battles dominate while a later speech stirs emotional reactions among senators.
Reports describe an explosion at United States Smoke less Powder Co near San Rafael and other events including Maine in Havana, battleship Iowa as flagship, eight old monitors to be activated, and floods and weather impacts across multiple states. Also noted are bank reserves, torpedo boat movements, and political notes from Washington and Madrid.
Telegrams report the house of Edward Hansman in Kent Minnesota burned with the family perishing in the flames including Mr Hansman his wife and five children. Also noted are insurance issues for export cotton, storm damage in Ardmore Oklahoma, a fatal argument in Louisville over Spain war, and various regional disasters and economic updates.
The President forwards the Maine Court of Inquiry report to Congress. It states the Maine was destroyed by a submarine mine while in Havana harbor, with two forward magazine explosions causing the disaster. The court found no fault by US personnel and noted no definitive responsibility assigned to any individual.
New York reports the Holland submarine boast test conducted in the Staten Island Sound was thorough and successful in every detail. The trial occurred under the supervision of Lieut Worgent of the naval auxiliary board.
The article reports on ongoing talks between the United States and Spain led by President McKinley aiming to end the Cuban war. It notes Spain’s pacific disposition, possible armistice talks, and U S efforts to avoid war while seeking a settlement that satisfies all parties.
Reports from Dawson describe a major Klondike gold strike near the Big and Little Siems divide with claims lining up at the Treasury and Watch Creek. News by Mr Meche notes excitement, 26 men at the claim office, pay dirt surprises on Lewis River and other creeks, with chatter of new strikes along the Skaguay trail and in the Lote and Walsh districts.
A chaotic article fragment describes a proposed weather lottery style scheme, a court opinion on Weather Bureau exemptions, and a note on Garibaldi plans to Cuba. It mentions March dates, figures, and ships like the steamer Hertha with drownings near Dutch Harbor.
News from a Winston County tragedy reports Rest McKay and Tom Ivy killed after a dispute over alleged mistreatment. A constable and several bystanders were wounded as gunfire erupted during a gathering near Ackerman. Authorities note penitentiary inventory details and local property statements attached to the case.
Millie Moxie wife of John Mowrie testifies a jury at Matesville grounds that she poisoned him with the help of Treniel Laird. The confession is read with investigators describing plantings and concealment at their home. Shared details include police actions, court filings, and related public health notices from Panola and Tate counties.
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