New York Post

February 16, 1898

USS MAINE EXPLOSION!

SPAIN TO BLAME!

9:40 last night. Spain launched a vicious attack on the U.S.S Maine, a ship anchored in Havana Harbor. Spain is believed to have put bombs in and around the ship yesterday morning, causing it to explode. 1,000 were killed in this attack. Spain admitted to being responsible for this, and not stopping until they have taken down the United States. Actual words from Spanish people included, "We are the better country! We have to take down the United States before they become too powerful!" There's no option now, we have no choice, before more people get hurt, we must go to war!