Naval Court Report on Maine Explosion and Court Findings
The Maine explosion near Havana harbor is examined by a naval court of inquiry. Findings detail two blasts, structural damage, and that the after part remained intact while the forepart was destroyed. Testimony from Ensign Powelson describes extensive wreckage and deformation of the conning tower region.
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McKinley
Congress
Spain
W. V.N. Powelson
Maine
Fern
Powelson
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Naval inquiry findings approved by Rear Admiral Sicard
Flagship New York March 29 1958 reports the court of inquiry in the above case approved. M SICARD Rear Admiral Commander in Chief U S Naval Force North Atlantic Station confirms the ruling and proceedings.
Maine Blast in Havana Harbor Sinks Battleship Maine
The naval inquiry reports the Maine was destroyed by a submarine mine in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898. Two explosions occurred, the first a gunlike report, the second a larger blast from forward magazines. No crew fault found. no individuals identified as responsible.
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Congress of the United States
Maine
Havana
Madrid
Cuban
United States
Cuba
William M’kinley
Haryana
W. T. Sampson
A. Marix
Local Grocery Ad Highlights Prices on Staples
An old advertisement touts flour, sugar, coffee, sorghum, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, olives, and baking powder with claimed low prices and fair weights. Mentions Victor Brand Coffee and Crown Brand Corn as featured items. Also notes bulk olives and a 40 cent gallon price point.
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