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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1898
Page
2
Chicago dispatch reports President McKinley urges restraint but warns war with Spain remains possible. Navy and War departments show heightened activity amid Maine explosion theories, with officials debating accident versus deliberate attack. Simon Lazard, founder of Lazard Freres & Co., is reported dead in Paris.
Washington reports the Maine explosion remains a mystery with no new official information from Havana or key ports. Officials curse no strong evidence of internal versus external origin, court of inquiry may travel to Key West for testimony, and Admiral Sicard’s status and naval movements stay largely unchanged. Long notes no new telegrams or decisive findings, urging public patience pending the inquiry results.
Charles Pepper's cable from Havana says divers found interior wreck evidence pointing to an external explosion rather than a self destruct. Main 10 inch magazine did not explode, Spanish theory on fire before blast weak, possible torpedo float factor. Diver notes U S indignation over Maine disaster and hidden Cuban sentiment.
In a Havana report via Key West dated February 24, Spaniards deny Cu bans claim of a long mine of galleries under Havana harbor. They describe a subterranean two mile passage from the navy yard to Castilla del Princine, eight feet wide at the narrowest, allegedly known for years but not to current authorities. Entrances and exits were claimed to exist though details remain unclear.
Closed for years by thick debris, the exact location is said to be lost. Spaniards insist the passage does not go under the harbor at any point. Deep unrest under the surface, with autonomy viewed as only a name and a belief that the United States will not tolerate the current condition much longer.
The monitor Terror departed Norfolk, Virginia, on sealed orders and will cruise Hampton Roads briefly before heading to sea. The move marks a short neutral patrol with no specified destination announced.
Washington February 24 The sub committee of the house military affairs committee agreed on adding two artillery regiments to the national force as provided in the senate bill and will report to the full committee without changes.
Dr R J Gatling arrives in Cleveland to complete the government coast defense gun and may fire it for a test in about a fortnight if lathes are available in Washington. General Miles and ordnance bureau officials will review the final work in the days ahead. A Houston dispatch claimed cotton buying had ceased. McFadden denies the report.
Washington reports from Havana do not alter official views on the Maine disaster. No disturbing White House news or major developments will be released until the court of inquiry completes its investigation and submits its findings. Authorities state the public has been informed of all matters within the government’s knowledge.
A Be stow, a pioneer circus proprietor, died suddenly of heart disease at his Middleton Connecticut home on February 24. He was 78 years old. The longtime showman helped shape early American circus entertainment and leaves a notable legacy in the industry.
News from Middletown New York reports the death of Emily R. Montgomery aged 59 a missionary who went to Turkey with her husband thirty years ago. She had been one of the most devoted and efficient workers in Beyrut Syria since her arrival.
New York reports the death of Amos B. R. Eno proprietor of the Fifth Avenue hotel at age 88. He built a large fortune, estimated at $15,000,000, through decades of city real estate development.
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