When was it published?

March 17, 1898 in The News Herald

Foreign News March 17, 1898

The News Herald

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, War Report, Diplomatic

Q: What keywords are associated?

Uss Maine, Spanish Treachery, Havana Harbor, Board Of Inquiry, War With Spain

Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

Washington report claims the USS Maine was destroyed by Spanish treachery in Havana harbor via a conspiracy involving Spanish officers and volunteers. The board of inquiry will hold Spain legally and morally responsible, leading President McKinley to send the report to Congress and initiate war.

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CHICAGO, March 10.—The Chronicle has this Wednesday from its Washington correspondent: "The report of the board of inquiry will be of the most startling character. President McKinley has read the testimony of every important witness who testified before the board. The report will show that the Maine was blown up through Spanish treachery. The ship had no sooner come to anchor in Havana harbor than a conspiracy was formed for its destruction. Among the conspirators were Spanish officers and volunteers.

"The report will show that Spain is responsible legally and morally. When the report is made public President McKinley will not demand indemnity. He will simply transmit it to congress and war is sure to follow. No report is expected until the administration is ready to begin hostilities against Spain."

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs War Report Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Uss Maine Spanish Treachery Havana Harbor Board Of Inquiry War With Spain

What entities or persons were involved?

President Mckinley

Where did it happen?

Havana Harbor

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Havana Harbor

Key Persons

President Mckinley

Outcome

uss maine blown up; spain held legally and morally responsible; war with spain expected to follow

Event Details

The USS Maine was blown up in Havana harbor through a conspiracy formed immediately after anchoring, involving Spanish officers and volunteers. The board of inquiry report, reviewed by President McKinley, will reveal Spanish treachery and responsibility. The President will transmit the report to Congress without demanding indemnity, leading to hostilities against Spain.