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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1898
Page
11
The day features the signing of the Cuban intervention joint resolution, the Spanish minister’s passport demand and departure, and the U S ultimatum to Spain. Officials discuss possible Havana action, neutral rights, and the privateering stance as war threats loom amid mixed railroad tax views.
Missouri river level at Sioux City rose seven and a half feet with rapid current threatening Iowa banks and dykes. Flood signs indicate higher water. damage feared before recession begins.
Plans are finalized for the Cedar Rapids Masonic temple dedication on April 28 with an address by John T. Hamilton, a reception, and a ball. The building at First avenue and First street features Cleveland sandstone and hydraulic brick, costing 125000 dollars including the site. Patriots' Day observed in Boston with Paul Revere rides reenactments and Daughters of the Revolution services. Railroad decision forecast in Curaçao expects the Joint Traffic Association to be ruled illegal, prompting railroads to bypass its orders and competitive grain contracts bloom between Chicago and the Atlantic seaboard.
St Louis banks trust firms and major businesses announce they will preserve employes positions if they serve in the war. Some will also pay families salaries during absence. Also reports Emperors to meet at Dresden and other dispatches from New York and Washington.
Washington April 22 The government released the exact words of the ultimatum to Spain. It directs Minister Woodford to convey the resolution of Congress calling for Spain to relinquish authority in Cuba and withdraw forces by noon April 23. If no satisfactory reply is received the president will act to enforce the resolution.
Washington April 20 A measure in congress would place 200000 troops at the president's disposal. The plan blends figures from a standing army of 27000 volunteers 60000 state militiamen 100000 called by militia plus a reorganization bill 5000. The War Department intends first to call 80000 men from state militias, delaying any general issuance while arranging details.
Washington reports the Russian government has placed orders in the United States for two 12 000 ton battleships. Hulls machinery armor and guns will be American made with Cramps building hulls and Bethlehem Iron supplying armor and guns.
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