19 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
The Saturday Pharos
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1898
Page
1
Washington and Havana observers clash over cause of the sinking Maine as divers to be sent to Havana. Officials weigh coal bunker spontaneous combustion and boiler explosions amid calls that Spain plotted the attack. President and Navy leaders brace for public reaction and plan the possible raising of the ship.
Last evening fatigue and tension defined the scene as department officials with duties connected to the Maine disaster waited for updates. Secretary Long, awakened at 2 30 a m, led briefings amid a tense, anxious atmosphere as crews continued search and recovery efforts.
Witness accounts from Havana and Washington describe multiple theories about the Maine explosion. Officers recount the ship’s devastation, flooding, and quick actions to flood magazines and launch boats while rescuing sailors in the immediate aftermath.
A Madrid semi official note expresses regret over the Maine disaster and pledges Spanish aid to relieve the injured and supply officers and crew. The Daily News notes public horror and urges restraint, while recalling past ship catastrophes and Britain’s somber response. Lieutenant Blandin of Baltimore, a Maine survivor, recalls the ten minutes after the explosion off Samoa in March.
Descriptions of the wreck and abandonment of the Maine detail Captain Sigsbee and Lieutenant Commander Wainwright assessing damage. Havana mourns with a grand funeral procession as vessels arrive, flags half mast, and civic officials honor the victims with Spanish and American dignitaries present.
Navy dispatch from Captain Forsythe at Key West lists survivors of the Maine. Various officers and men are named as severely or slightly injured, with Carl Christianson and Patrick Foley among the seriously hurt and Foley in danger.
Havana February 18 interment ceremonies for the Maine disaster victims were held yesterday afternoon around six o clock. A solemn service paid final respects as mourners gathered to honor those who perished aboard the ship.
Washington reports the navy forms a court of inquiry to investigate the loss of the Maine in Havana harbor. Officials note little new data. rumors denied, and Captain Sigsbee’s funeral arrangements released. Telegrams of sympathy arrive from royal and foreign leaders as the inquiry nears. Elwood Indiana notes plate glass factory restart and improved operations benefiting 500 workers.
A society wedding in Lafayette Ind took place at the bride's parents home last night with Mr. Charles Mursteller marrying Miss Grace Hull. In Indianapolis, James W. Hess became the new postmaster yesterday and is receiving greetings from friends.
Washington discussion on coast fortifications favors full estimates by the War Department with Senators Perkins Male and others urging higher appropriations. Morrill Section opposes Hawaiian annexation, citing policy and sugar industry risks. House debate on bankruptcy bill continues amid Maine disaster focus. naval committee adopts condolences resolution.
The New Lumber Carriers Association completed formation at Detroit on February 17 and set minimum lumber transport rates to Ohio ports from Lake Huron Georgian bay and Lake Michigan routes, with higher charges for hardwoods and mine lumber. The group authorized 5 to 10 cents per net ton annual assessments, and chartering must use agents approved by the executive committee. Subscriptions exceed 50,000 tons with more to come to reach 60,000 tons before bylaws take effect. Also reported: miner Richard Chard fatally injured at Pascoe pit in Republic, aged 40, leaving a wife and five children. August Ringling, patriarch of the Ringling circus family, died aged in Baraboo, Wis., on the sixtieth anniversary of his wedding after months of illness.
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