Maine Court of Inquiry Findings Spark Capitol Crowds
Washington reports show the Maine court of inquiry findings blame a submarine mine for the ship's destruction off Havana on February 15, 1898. The president's message accompanied the report, prompting nationwide discussion as both houses adjourned to mark officials and reflect on the tragedy.
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Committee On Foreign Affairs
Spain is More Conciliatory in Maine Report Talks
Washington reports a cabinet meeting focused on the Maine inquiry with minor edits to the president's message. Minister Woodford's late notes are read and described as reassuring, suggesting Spain will concede significantly to avoid war. Spain aims to withdraw troops from Cuba on liberal terms, but negotiations remain perilously unsettled.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
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Foraker
Russians Hoist Flags as Port Arthur and Ta'Lien Wan Fall
Pekin dispatch reports Chinese garrisons withdrawn from Port Arthur and Ta'Lien Wan. Russian forces occupy the two ports and raise the Russian flags, signaling a key strategic advance in the area.
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Sagasta denies Spain sent note to United States on Cuba
Madrid March 28 Premier Sagasta declares that Spain has not sent a note to the United States on the subject of Cuban affairs. The remark clarifies Madrid's stance amid ongoing tensions over Cuba.
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Disturbance Feared in Havana as Riots Threaten
Washington reports Havana faces danger of rioting echoing Cuba’s prior violence. Lee warns of critical anti American Weylerite sentiment prompting swift naval readiness. Captain Sampson linked to Lee and Long, with orders to deploy if trouble arises at Havana harbor within hours.
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Diver Olson's testimony on wrecked Maine vessel details
Washington March 30. Chief gunner's mate Olson of the Iowa testified to eight or nine hours underwater dives on the Maine wreck near Havana. He described blown plates bent shells, outward hull deformation, and a mud hole noted by diver Morgan, which Powellson questioned as possibly mistaken.
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Miraculous turn promises smoother sailing and peace
A Herald special from New York reports a dramatic shift in wartime mood. A highly placed Madrid source predicts an imminent event that could avert war, settle Cuban fighting, and restore international stability while American minister Woodford’s stance remains firm.
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Steamboat Shootings Spark West Virginia Outrage
Rampant gunfire targets steamboats near Moundsville, Virginia and Cincinnati liners Virginia and Queen City under scrutiny. Towboats Vernado and Sam Clark suffer heaving damage with crew reports of multiple bullet strikes. Investigators promise action as authorities pursue culprits tied to West Virginia penitentiary weapons.
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Lee preps list of Americans in Havana for crisis
New York March 29 Herald Havana special Secretary General Conosto asked General Lee to provide a personal body guard. Lee declined and Conosto increased plain clothes detective detail. Lee, fearing a looming crisis, prepares a revised list of all Americans in Havana with addresses for rapid contact in an emergency. An extra guard surrounds the American consulate.
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Audaz Fearing Osado Lost After Galeful Voyage
In New York a special reports torpedo boat destroyer Audaz crippled by a gale, bows smashed and stern bent while crossing the Bay of Biscay en route from the Clyde to Ferrol. The captain fears for sister ship Osado, which left Clyde with Audaz and storm encountered, no report of its arrival. The Audaz endured eighteen hours of terror, submerged half the time, crew shaken but aboard.
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Warners View on War and Cuban Aid
Major William Warner newly appointed US district attorney returns from Washington and says war may be inevitable if Spain starves Cuban civilians. He defends McKinley as calm and capable, insisting the nation will not rush into war but will not shrink from it if necessary.
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Trial Today Tests New Torpedo Boat for United States
London March 29 The German torpedo boat built at Schichau yards for the United States will be crewed by sailors from the cruiser San Francisco. Germany allowed sale as the vessel was one knot slower than desired in the German navy. A sea trial is scheduled for today and it will sail as soon as ready. Colonel Bates travels to Belgium tomorrow to buy uns, Gladstone's condition is most critical.
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Belgium
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Washington Busy Day Opens With Maine Crisis Loop
Washington reports a busy day as the president and cabinet met in special session and Congress debated the Maine disaster. The Maine report and court evidence dominated. Senators Fried and Money urged action while Cuba independence moved forward in new resolutions.
War declaration and Maine wreck developments tintest note
An editorial charges US note to Spain as a declaration of war and warns against US Cuba actions. Reported also that about 760 troops arrived from Spain, plus naval board decisions on wreck salvage of the Maine. Chidwick, Cowles, and Wainwright met as salvage work proceeds at the wreck site.
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Wainwright
Maine
Bache
Key West
Mrs. Parnell Dies in Rathdrum at Age of Widow
London dispatch reports Mrs. Della Tudow Parnell, daughter of Rear Admiral Charles Stewart, and mother of Charles Stewart Parnell, died last night in Rathdrum County. The obituary notes her lineage as a Patriot’s daughter and her role as matriarch of the Parnell family, with details obscured by the damaged text.
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