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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
3
Fragmentary text discusses war resolution debates in the U S Congress about Cuba. It references the island, naval forces, and the United States government stance, noting duties, authority, and potential action. Names and dates are unclear due to OCR oddities.
The Senate approves a declaration that Cuba is free and independent and demands Spain withdraw, authorizing use of US land and naval forces and state militias to enforce the resolution. It also authorizes intervention to end the Cuba conflict and establish a stable government, citing the Maine tragedy and Cuban war.
Rioters clashed with gendarmes in Malaga as a surge of violence damaged the American consulate. Stones shattered windows while an escutcheon was torn down and paraded through the streets amid cheers. Police arrested several rioters and calm began to return by morning.
In Washington the Senate, amid stirring oratory, approved Davis resolutions recognizing Cuba and pledged war until Spain renounced control. The final alignment shifted by party on the Turpie amendment as 67 to 21 supported recognition, with measured concern over possible future complications.
A Caracas telegraph report says President Joaquin Crespo of Venezuela was killed in combat with rebel leader Hernandez last Friday. Crespo rose to power after early roles in 1884 and 1893 revolutions and declared himself dictator after capturing Caracas.
The Barcelona university shut its doors today following student demonstrations. Authorities ordered closure as protests disrupted campus operations and safety concerns were cited.
New York April 20. Britain directs colonies to treat coal as contraband of war in any hostilities with Spain. Officials say this aims to choke Spanish naval operations in the West Indies and Pacific, while U S forces stockpile coal for the Philippines. Hawaii neutrality and strategic base considerations are noted.
A year ago traders linked wheat futures to a Turkey Greece clash though neither nation produced grain. Fear of war by major exporters and shifting demand sent prices swinging. U S wheat supply remains half of world needs at about 4 million bushels weekly. War may lift prices abroad and influence exports. home price shifts depend on sentiment and export disruption.
Oregon values for wheat, flour, oats, barley, hay, and dairy products shown with per bushel, per ton, and per pound figures. Notable items include wheat at 84 to 87 cents per bushel, flour around 4.30 dollars per barrel, oats near 89 to 88 cents, barley 25 to 26 dollars per ton, timothy hay 12.50, and butter around 40 to 45 cents per pound with varied creamery grades. Prices listed for eggs, cheese, poultry, potatoes, onions, hops, wool, and fish complete the agricultural market snapshot.
The Oregon Prohibition party held its Newberg state convention nominating L. H. Peterson Woodburn for Representative First district G. W. Snealls second district H. M. Clinton Portland for Governor H. C. Davis Halsey for Secretary of State Moses Botaw Newberg for State Treasurer L. B. Emerick Philomath for Superintendent of Public Instruction T. H. Hackerman Albany for Supreme Judge J. T. Bright Wasco for Attorney General M. P. Marquam Forest Grove as State Printer The national platform urges prohibition of alcohol and calls for unity of prohibitionists under state and national law until suppression is achieved.
W P Mount of Susanville arrives in Canyon City with spectacular free gold quartz specimens from the Sky scraper mine. He notes extraordinary ore values, describes a 1700 foot ledge, high per ton returns, and plans for a large stamp mill. Other local prospects and milling plans are also mentioned.
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