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Newspaper
Barre Evening Enterprise
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
1
Light to moderate rain is expected tonight in Boston with west winds. Friday night into Saturday will see continued wet weather as a from the west front moves through the area.
The Vermont Methodist Conference marks about 50 years of history in the Springfield church with its fourth session this week. Bishop Vincent presided. W. R. Davenport was re-elected secretary and later named Presiding Elder after L. L. Beemon’s transfer. The Woman’s Home Missionary Society heard from Mrs. Anna Boiler on Alaska and Yukon work, with receipts totaling 1117 dollars. Montpelier district preachers unanimously urged Davenport’s reappointment as Presiding Elder.
Kry West reports that this fore noon the cruiser Nashville fired a six pound shot at the Spanish ship Buena Vara carrying lumber, en route from Texas. The strike forced the Buena Vara to surrender, opening what may become a long, bloody war in which Spain has seldom tasted defeat.
General Woodford and his staff reach the Spanish frontier after a night journey amid dangers. Spanish police pursue a delegation member while Valladolid faces an attacked train. A mob hurls stones, but no weapons are used as Woodford defies capture and signals an exit.
In War Array Kry West Apr 22 after a night of milling Sampson's fleet began at 5 44 AM with battleships in a facing arc. The ships include shuttleships Towa New York Andians Detroit Sei Ani Wilmington Castine Machias Newport and monitors Amphitite Marblehead with Doubtless AP dispatch boat to follow.
Washington reports swearing in of General Chas Emery Smith this morning to his new cabinet post and his formal seating in the executive group.
Denver reports Edward Bellamy, dying of consumption, will be moved from his current location to his home in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. The decision follows health concerns as he nears death.
The Secretary of War presented the proclamation calling for 100000 volunteers to serve for one year. The document went to the White House and then to a cabinet meeting for consideration.
The Second baseball team at Goddard Seminary trains daily morning and afternoon for tomorrow's game against the Barre Juniors. C J Snow funded a class treat with maple sugar doughnuts and pickles. Rain limited practice causing a second delayed chance to refine positions with Mulett at first Gale at short Cole in right field. Public rhetoric exhibition set for chapel tomorrow after noon.
Wastinton reports that at 12.17 on Apr 22 the House adopted the volunteer army bill, marking a push toward a militia model and signaling a shift in policy. The action reflects legislative support for volunteer service and potential changes in national defense strategy.
Wasuineros April 22 The Senate has agreed to the conference report on the volunteer army bill and it goes to the President for signature.
The Royal Decree orders 39,000 men from the Spanish reserves to defend Spain and the throne of Alfonso, aiming to bolster honor and security amid tensions.
The first Spine fish prize involves the steamer Buena Ventura from Passavola bound for Rotterdam loaded with lumber. Spaniards ignored a Shank shot, Nashville fired a six pounder, 20 on surrender. The crew numbered entitities and Nashydle towe har tere, the prize crew took hold aboard.
WassixGron Apr 22 Senator Da vis sails this morning that Congress would likely make a formal declaration of war at noon tomorrow. This would give Spain full time as allowed by America. The conferees on the volunteer bill conferred today, and the bill will probably be completed today.
Wastixaron April 22 The President today nominated F B Grandy and P O W Smith as third lieutenants in the revenue cutter service.
Warning to legal voters of Barre Vermont to meet in Miles Block on North Main Street on May 2 to decide on water system condemnation, extensions, new connections, city own system, leasing water works from providers, purchasing Barre Water Co, borrowing money and bond issue, and any other city business as required by the official notice signed by Mayor Joun W Gordon.
A damaged OCR text describes a real estate scam in Cook County Chicago. It notes Prenande Jones purchasing property at 2110 Prairie Avenue for five dollars and a later sale to American Biscuit Co. for 650 dollars. It warns of a questionable prospectus urging illegal tenancy and large returns, pressuring readers to call for interest regardless of payment.
A Spanish steamer Montserrat of 2500 tons carrying a valuable cargo sailed from Cadiz on April 10 bound for Havana. It promises to be a rich prize for a United States cruiser, expected to seize it near the Caribbean by April 22.
Notice from Washington states the United States proposed blockade of the Taiwan harbor was prepared yesterday by Attorney General Griggs and is with the Secretary of State. It is believed to be dispatched worldwide today.
In Washington on April 22 the president signed a proclamation confirming the embargo measure and declaring it now law. The action formalizes the national coal embargo policy and its enforceable status.
Wasiixcrox Apr 22 After a Cabinet meeting the President declares war is on and time will not be wasted in pushing the issue. Capt Sampson to be nominated rear admiral and, after the war, to revert to his former rank. Steps are being taken to ensure Sampson remains the ranking officer.
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