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Newspaper
Barre Evening Enterprise
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1898
Page
1
Boston weather bulletin reports cloudy skies tonight with rain Tuesday and cooler conditions. North winds are anticipated as a brief regional change moves through the area.
In its first week The Evening Enterprise becomes Barre’s fastest telegraphic news source. Three editions sold out with rapid late night extras reporting Senate actions on Cuba and the Turpie amendment. Citizens prize Associated Press service, boosting sales and trust in this new paper.
Wasmington Apr 18 The House met at 10 and adjourned to noon amid Republican tension. A bitter contest looms as they vote to concur with Senate resolutions with an amendment striking out recognition of Cuba as a Republic. The fourth clause opposing annexation remains challenged by strong opposition.
The Senate refused a conference committee, sending resolutions back to the House. In the House Bramwell’s motion to concur with Senate amendments failed 154 to 139 on the first roll call. Rev W T Davenport preached farewell at Heitine Methodist Church, noting Maine disaster and urging peace, with strong attendance and flowers. He described church growth and proposed successor hopes for bigger membership gains.
Spain's government in talks with London financial houses including the Rothschilds to raise four million pounds secured by the Almadean mines. The Rothschilds neither deny nor confirm the report.
Havana reports continue fighting as Cuban forces raid Tinar Del Rio hitting town, burning tobacco warehouses and defeating Spanish garrison. Four defenders killed, attacker losses unclear as bombardment and assaults persist.
Riots erupt in Slona and Vabesera with student demonstrations near the American consulate. Police dispersed the first mob after a show of force, while gendarmes charged the second crowd twice as women joined the protest yesterday.
Republican senators met April 13 at 1 30 to decide their line of action. Ten attended and all voted against concurrence with the House and against asking for a conference committee. Senator Davis would move to concur, while Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans would oppose. If the motion to concur carries the resolutions go to the President. otherwise a conference will be ordered.
England supporters of Don Carlos foresee no emergency prep. They believe the Spanish dynasty is doomed and Spain must choose Republicanism or Don Carlos. They say only a successful war could save the dynasty and dismiss hope of victory in a war with the United States.
In Wastingtox on Apr 18 at 12.07 the House reserved the Senate resolution and Dingley moved for concurrence with an amendment striking Cuba’s independence. The motion passed 179 to 156 amid a charged floor scene with Bailey and the Speaker clashing, ending with a denouncement of the Speaker’s statements as false. The chamber mood cooled quickly after the vote.
Members of Hedding Methodist church circulate a petition seeking Rev. Charles O. Judkins from Windsor to become pastor here. The majority recall his prior sermons pleasing the flock and fear losing him. Springfield’s Methodist church also desires him. The petition, with many signatures, will be sent to the Bishop before the Springfield conference Thursday.
Nearly 1000 Chayente Taditas gathered on the river banks near the North Canadian river threaten an uprising while troops are absent to seize stores. The report notes fear of a planned attack and potential looting as authorities monitor the situation.
Wasimnatos Griggs Long Sherman and Day met with the President for an hour about the Cuban resolution. Reliable sources say he will probably return the resolution without approval to maintain his constitutional prerogative. Official circles doubt. Hostile resolutions may pass in a few days.
Kirley and Sons received orders from the Goy today for 1000 pairs of cavalry gear. Orr souls are to be really as soon as possible.
The World reports Venezuelan President Jowain Crespa was killed Saturday during a clash with Herianceg, the rebel leader, amid ongoing civil conflict in New Yoak.
A New Lodge Instituted Oriental Lodge, O. 5. B., was duly instituted Saturday evening in Odd Fellows hall by Deputy Commander D. L. Sanders of Montpelier. The lodge begins with five initial officers and a membership of twenty one. Meeting details and voting on Albany Proposition set for Monday at 7 sharp.
Resolution rerches seaate. Waster 8 m th. Che Ci in Sp. aighs to Seave Americas relations. By the House, arriver in the Seana at 2.53 po om. Davis dimed ittels moved that the Sen ate cone. He noweht there should be no further delas. On a vote, Davis' motion was defeated. Yous, 825 nays, 16.
Under directions from Bernabe, officials are arranging for the removal of Spaniards from localities. The move involves regional authorities and local consuls coordinating actions in the area. Further details remain limited as authorities implement procedures.
Morning sessions began in the Bean triad with Cotter speaking for Bran Flest amid ongoing arguments. Details remain sparse as proceedings start, with observers noting the tense exchange and rising interest in the case.
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