Maine Crisis Moves Toward Congress and Spain
Washington March 24 events centered on the Maine inquiry as Spain's torpedo flotilla circulates toward Porto Rico. President signals intervention on humanitarian grounds within ten days after the board's report to Congress, while stressing no demand on Spain.
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Inquiry Court Report Arrives in Washington on Maine Case
The naval board of inquiry into the Maine disaster arrived in Washington at 9:35 p.m. They were escorted to the Ebbett House amid a crowded lobby of reporters. Lieut. Commander Marix and Lieuts Hood Jungen plus others carried the bulky document as crowds pressed for details. The report will first go to the Secretary of the Navy, then to President McKinley for decision.
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Boston Harbor Obstacle System Strengthened
The Post reports that within three days Boston harbor will be protected from hostile ships as submarine mines and torpedoes are wired at Fort Independence. An electric dynamo and oil engine were moved there to connect the harbor defenses under U S engineering corps supervision.
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Weather forecast for New England and Boston area
Forecast for Friday calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures across New England and eastern New York with southerly winds. In Boston, Friday will be fair with rising temperatures and variable winds. Portland reports clear weather with light NE to SW winds and moderate temperatures. mean daily thermometer 32, high 37, low 27, no precipitation.
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Weather report by city for yesterday
The agricultural department weather bureau lists yesterday’s observations at 6 p.m. for multiple northern states. Cities reported temperatures from 5 to 88 degrees with winds varying from NE to SW and mostly clear or cloudy skies. Continuous notes include New York and Philadelphia with rain and clear spells.
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Jenkins Found A Mine
Mrs William S Jones of Columbus receives a letter from her cousin Lieut Jenkins who died in the Maine explosion He claims he found a mine under the Maine and writes of startling matters His relatives will not publish details until the board of inquiry report is issued.
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Lieut Jenkins's Body Found After Explosion
The body of Lieut. Friend W. Jenkins of the Maine was found near the torpedo tube aft in Havana. Decomposition is noted, and the remains will be enclosed in a metallic casket and sent to Key West on Saturday for disposal as decided by the relatives.
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Financiers Hope to Avert Cuban Crisis War
London reports indicate American bankers with Rothschilds backing seek funds to back a US indemnity demand on Spain over the Maine incident. Diplomats doubt the Spanish cabinet will risk popular fury, while financiers press Ambassador Hay for inside news as Spain and Cuba firms foresee war.
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Spanish torpedo boat destroyers reach Queenstown after heavy weather
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyers Onardo and Audaz arrived at Queenstown on March 24 after rough seas in the Irish Sea. They will coal there before continuing to Ferrol.
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Remarkable Senate Scene as Thurston Speaks on Cuba
In Washington a dramatic Senate scene unfolded as Senator Thurston Nebraska delivered a Cuba speech. The packed galleries included diplomats and lawmakers, many moved to tears as he spoke of his late wife’s dying wish to aid Cuba.
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