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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1898
Page
4
Madrid dispatch reports a tense outlook as Spain readies a speech from the throne urging national unity under King and defense of sovereignty. Sagasta drafts the address while Cuba and U.S. policy loom, with news of Cebu revolts and Barcelona noble gifts to the army.
Provincetown Mass April 19 Captain Webb of the barkentine Morales reports that on April 6 eight Spanish torpedo boats arrived at Ponce Porto Rico from the Canaries. Two Spanish men of war were present and a Spanish cruiser was sighted in Mona passage as the vessel sailed.
Great Britain acts to declare coal contraband of war amid U S Spain tensions with HAY keeps pressure on Haiti and Santo Domingo. Officials expect Caribbean and South American declarations to curb belligerent fuel supplies, aiding American naval plans.
The Spanish minister Senor Polo chartered an American steamer to move 408 residents of Tampa to Havana. Most are young men ready to serve in Spain’s army if war occurs, with women and children included. Diplomats report mixed signals about mediation. U.S. troops mobilize nearby while European powers show limited action. Buffalo Bill Cody’s cavalry services are accepted by General Miles to accompany U.S. infantry to Cuba.
Washington reports Congressman Hull will introduce an administration bill authorizing the president to call volunteers up to 50 000 or 70 000 men. The measure seeks rapid committee passage and immediate effect upon approval, with quotas drawn from states to form the total. A second call of 100 000 may follow if needed, though military authorities question the necessity.
Wheat faced heavy liquidation from the prior week with short interest cut and favorable crop reports pressing prices. July wheat fell 4 cents after closing. corn rose 2 1/2 cents. provisions stagnant. Cash bids for wheat listed across grades. cattle, hogs, and sheep markets at South Omaha and Kansas City showed varied receipts and prices amid mixed demand.
A dust explosion at 4 a.m. in Charlestown blew off the roof of the Hossac Tunnel docks grain elevator, starting a fire that destroyed the structure and its 400,000 bushels of grain. Losses tally about 600,000 dollars with $500,000 insured. nearby properties sustained damage from debris and water. Firefighters fought the blaze for four hours as timbers flew hundreds of feet and streets became impassable.
A Madrid dispatch notes that European powers attribute Cuba unrest to sugar interests in the United States and accuse American officials of stirring insurgents to prolong resistance. It claims Spain has exhausted peaceful measures and may prepare for war to defend its rights. Queen regents subscription boosts navy funds, and intercollegiate votes consider Notre Dame amid mixed results.
Quivaco April 14 reports that packing house product rates from Missouri were reduced by four cents, cutting below the current level set to go into effect April 8. The changes were executed through the St. Louis gateway, affecting pricing on key commodities.
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