26 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1898
Page
1
The court of inquiry reports the Maine loss came from an external explosion. Spain disputes this, arguing internal causes, while its torpedo flotilla moves toward the Americas. The U.S. fleet is rapidly mobilizing with the flying squadron under Schley and a broader North Atlantic force.
The court finds the Maine exploded from an external source, likely a floating submarine mine, with two blasts and no determination of responsibility. Officials plan to publish the report to Congress next week while naval preparations accelerate and Spain defends its armament posture at Dry Tortugas.
Washington dispatch reports the revenue cutter Gresham ordered to the coast. Captain Davis confirms receiving orders to go to the front and to accompany the vessel.
Posters appeared around Cleveland business districts on March 25 announcing a government call for as many experienced men as possible for naval service. The notices urged willing workers to enlist for duty aboard navy ships and related operations.
The Madrid dispatch states the Spanish inquiry into the Maine disaster finds the explosion was internal in origin. The emphatic report emphasizes internal cause rather than external attack.
The Ohio valley recovered from a major flood with sun and clear skies. Dayton and Zanesville faced heavy damage with hundreds displaced and relying on public charity. The Ohio River rose from Parkersburg to Cairo while rail lines rerouted around affected areas.
Colonel D B Dailey a noted lawyer and civil war veteran died last evening in Council Bluffs from pleurisy. He served from private to major in the Second Wisconsin infantry and was breveted lieutenant colonel by Abraham Lincoln for gallant conduct. He fought in hot battles and sustained wounds.
James H. Southall remains in Ramsey County jail on a $25,000 bail for alleged large scale time check fraud. The case involves ingovernment time checks and potential charges of false pretenses if the government case fails. Nearby officials discuss possible prosecutions and the role of other engineering department officials who allegedly knew of the crookedness a year earlier.
Pat McCane a Jeffersonville section boss leapt into icy water after a wrecked train in Columbus to save Conductor A. Franklin and a second drowning man. He collapsed afterward and was taken to hospital as cheers rose from spectators. The list of involved locals includes Pat McCune and others. injuries ranged from serious to minor.
The article notes public anger toward engineer officers in St Paul over delayed disclosures about fraudulent time checks tied to Southall. It cites estimates of bogus checks since 1890, possible totals under 400000 dollars, and that all later dated checks are declared bogus. Southall reportedly kept careful records, but books are inaccessible.
James A. Smith, a deaf mute, was struck by a train nine miles east of Tipton, Indiana, on Wednesday night and killed.
Indiana miners elect William Van Hahn of Washington as president Geo Chesterfield of Clinton as vice president and John H Kennedy of Terre Haute as secretary and treasurer A scale committee is to meet operators at issue Brazil sees black coal factions sign the Chicago Columbus scale but machine men demand 25 cent daily raise Operators cling to Chicago pact Berlin police issue circular description of Edward Stempel American millionaire accused of deadly assault on a train passenger He is reportedly vacationing with family in Nice
In Washington on March 26 the Fifty first Congress saw protests against Speaker Reed's five minute rule as Hartman silvers Rep and Boutelle clashed over remarks on naval policy. Foss urged building a strong navy while Bailey denounced the ruling and led a prolonged filibuster before adjournment. The naval committee then proposed a continuing rule to curb delaying tactics.
Local sellers Glasgow & Lytle offer Shilohs Consumption Cure claimed to cure consumption and coughs. Karl's Clover Root Tea advertised as blood purifier for constipation and headaches. Catarrh remedy also sold with nasal injector and guarantee.
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