Destruction of the Maine Described by Court Inquiry
The court inquiry details the 1898 Havana harbor explosion that sank the Maine. It concludes two or more forward magazines caused a partial explosion, with evidence from divers showing extensive forward damage while the after section remained largely intact. The board found no person responsible for the destruction.
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Havana
Cuba
Tiimea IR
C.xiua Wy
T. Sampson
A. Marix
Ciuphin Chadwick
Potter
Sica
North Atlantic
Rupture Seems Inevitable Madrid Dispatch
The Madrid correspondent for the Frankfurter Zeitung reports growing signs that a break is unavoidable in the diplomatic row. Berlin observations suggest mounting pressure on both sides to concede while tension persists across the European scene.
Cuban War Cease Negotiations Reach Tense Point
A note from Washington warns of a likely rupture despite all views on the Cuba war. Senor Gullen, the foreign minister, reports an extremely threatening message about ending hostilities, signaling a near unavoidable break in relations.
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Senor Gullen
Washington
Cuba
Crowds at the Capitol overflow galleries in rush for findings
Washington reports record crowds at the Capitol as the board of inquiry findings are awaited. People line stairways hours before noon press toward galleries while admission by card isolates diplomatic and executive members. Sagasta denies sending a note to the United States on Cuban relief.
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Washington
Capitol
Board of Inquiry
Honce
Diplomatic Corps
Associated Press
Spain Won't Bow to U S Demand If War Looms Over Maine
Berlin paper quotes SALY stating Spain will refuse to allow American interference in aiding the CNorans and will not pay indemnity unless it is proven Spanish authorities caused the Maine explosion. It warns that war would be unavoidable if McKinley insists on these conditions.
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Madrid
Berliner Tageblatt
Saly
Spain
Maine
McKinley
Mob takes Houston in streetcar violence
In Houston on March, striking street car workers and allies caused a mob to stone street cars until they halted. Glass was broken and one nonfatal beating occurred among workers. A driver drew a pistol and was arrested as state troops, the Houston Light Guards, and cavalry were deployed to restore order.
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Houston
Houston Light Guards
Houston Cavalry
Audaz ordered to Spain after storm at Waterford
Waterford dispatch says torpedo boat destroyer Audaz, battered in a gale with bows smashed and stern bent, is ordered to Spain for repairs. She reached Waterford and will be taken to Queenstown for temporary fixes before Lisbon or Cadiz, while sister boat Osa do may have found shelter elsewhere. Crew faced 18 hours at sea and fear desertion amid possible Waterford hostility.
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Andaz
Spain
Bay of Biscay
Clydesbank
Scotland
Ferrol
Clyde
Madrid
Queenstown
Lisbon
Cadiz
Osado
Waterford
Mangrove sails to Havana amid Maine crisis report
New York says the Mangrove went to Havana ostensibly to collect Maine recovery materials but to shelter Americans in case of a Havana outbreak. Twenty Americans arrived on the Olivette from Havana, including Maine officers ordered home by Washington. Captain Chadwick stays in Key West briefly as others go north via Tampa. Passengers foresee a broader Havana exodus as Maine inquiry excitement grows.
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Mangrove
Havana
Maine
Key West
The
Herald
Olivette
Sigshee
Washington
Chadwick
Bay West
Tampa
Maine Board of Inquiry
Spain Seeks Delay Over Cuba Reform Plan
New York March 8 Spain asked for further delay in U S actions on Cuba. Senator Polo y Bernabe Spanish minister in Washington said Spain would present a plan for a more liberal Cuban government to the state department at the earliest day possible. The plan would be fair and liberal according to the minister.
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New York
Spain
United States
Cuba
Washington
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Herald
Senor Polo Y Bernabe
State Department
Mediation prospects fade as European powers weigh Far East crisis
Reports from Madrid note Imparcial and Liberal doubt mediation by European powers amid Far East tensions. Spain claims capacity to resist insults and reject unjust pretensions. Liberal proposes United States aid to Cuba via the Spanish Red Cross, while warning war if declared. Paris papers debate US policy toward Cuba and the risk of war, with Figaro noting a shift to active policy yet cautions against provoking Spain. The Eclaire doubts war is inevitable, and Journal backs Hanotaux neutrality to help resolve the crisis.
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Imparcial
Liberal
Far East
Spain
United States
Red Cross Society
Cuba
Senor Moret
Admiral Bermejo
Paris
the Figaro
Gortes
The
Eclaire
M. Hanotaux
Spain Proposes Home Rule with Cuban Independence Out of Reach
Spain offers limited sovereignty and home rule for Cuba while keeping its flag over the island. Washington views the plan as late and not enough to avert war. McKinley weighs Spain’s proposal but officials doubt any pledge to endorse a policy short of Cuban independence.
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United States
Spain
Washington
McKinley
Polo
Ha Gy
Day
Cuba
Spains
Victory in Barcelona Cortes election fills six seats
Result at Barcelona Spain March 28 shows six seats were filled with three monarchists and three republicans. The Liberals won all provincial seats except one where a Catalan home ruler was elected.
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Barcelona
Spain
Cortes
Schley Takes Command of Flying Squadron
Fortress Monroe Va March 28 Commodore W S Schley assumed command of the flying squadron at Hampton Roads running up his flag on the Brooklyn which will be his flagship in the new post Military observers note the transfer follows Schley’s appointment as senior naval officer in the Atlantic fleet confirming a shift in leadership during naval operations near Virginia waters.
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Fortress Monroe
Commodore W. 8
Hampton Roade
Brooklyn
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