Question of War Dominates Opinion on Maine Mystery
The Times and other papers debate war risk with Spain over the Maine sinking. If an internal explosion or Spanish action is proved, Spain bears responsibility. if accidental, Spain may be acquitted but must atone. Officials seek full truth, awaiting a court report and possible wreck raise.
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At Times
Spain
United States
Cole
Maine
Cuban
Times
Madrid
Navy Department
St. Joe Gazette
Sam
York Times
Turner
Ben
Debses
Topeka
President McKinley Powers Clash Over Cuba War Decision
The Omaha Bee argues recognizing Cuban independence would amount to war. It asserts the president will not usurp Congress or surrender executive prerogatives, and that constitutional limits will be strictly observed.
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Congress
Spain
Cuba
McKinley
Declaring War and the Nations Response
A discussion on war powers notes Congress declares war while the president serves as commander in chief. It cites belligerency recognition and independence recognition as potential triggers, mentions public sentiment toward Spain, and quotes various authorities and editors. The piece also reports Attorney General Smyth seeking to overturn a Bartley verdict and a Fall City anecdote about a misread Valentine photograph.
Fragmentary Bank Notice From State Bank Charter
Fragmentary OCR shows a bank notice with names P. W. Price cashier and RICE Cook A. fa SOLMAN director, sworn before a notary on date 4th toast Ih, 1808, with public commission expiry Jan 19th, 1900. The text is incomplete but indicates a state bank charter reference and official attestation.
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County of Co
P. W. Price
Bali
A. Fa Solman
Frank Ke Faty
The City Drayman Offers Low Hauling Rates
J. P. Lichty promotes city hauling services with reasonable prices based on load size. He advertises single trunk trips to the depot or across town for ten cents.
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Fall City
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Nebraska
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E. Wien
DiAllex
J. P. Lichty
Drayman
Diller
Renee
Ayetomn
Pri
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