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Newspaper
Barre Evening Enterprise
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1808
Page
1
Company E gathers 96 new recruits for a pre departure briefing on equipment needs. A union farewell service at Universalist church features Rev Effie K M Jones and Rev Dr I V Jackson among speakers, with songs The Star Spangled Banner and The Red White and Blue.
New York on April 26 reports William Astor Chandler has 1600 men enrolled in his volunteer regiment and no more applicants will be accepted. Paris on April 26 states the French government approved the neutrality proclamation.
In Wasiixaton on April 26 the cabinet announced it would not release the Buena Ventura prize or any prize, deferring to court resolution of the matter.
Cymnnipse April 26 Norton of Harvard advised students not to enlist. He said the patriot call was to remain at home and devote time to advancing civilization.
The mail steamer Ireland reportedly purchased by the United States has been barred from sailing due to neutrality restrictions. Authorities enforce nonoperation to avoid compromising neutrality status.
Newtowns April 26 report states the cruiser Col india sailed for a main destination Unown with the voyage noted as ongoing.
The President nominated Day as Secretary and John B. Moore as assistant secretary. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee in New York has endorsed Judge Day's nomination and it is expected to be confirmed today.
Assembling at Key West and Fort Mesto in Virginia the Panther with 800 men was escorted by the Montgomery and left this noon. In Washington the war revenue bill was reported to the House at noon.
Secretary Long denied at 11 o'clock that Morro Castle fired on our vessel or that our ships answered. He called the report unfounded from every official route and stated no such incident occurred.
Gov Ramsdell designates the third National Guard regiment to answer residents’ call for volunteers. The New Hampshire quota remains part of the broader one regiment effort.
Gov Walcott says volunteers will serve as guards along the coast with militia support. The cruiser Minneapolis passed this morning bound for Boston at seven o clock. The state plans to mobilize local forces to protect coastal areas.
A scrambled notice reports United Shoes consultate from Manila arriving here. It mentions insurgents and Spaniards, mines around Manila, and a leader named Olympia or similar. The garbled text offers few clear details beyond tension and military activity near Manila.
Wasiseros April 20 The state department sent all foreign nations notice of the declaration of war which took effect April 21. The move aims to save our rights.
John A Logan seeks to lead a cavalry regiment from Illinois with strong Governor Tanner backing National Guard troops for service. Mayor Young of Cairo is pushing for a local colonel chosen by the people rather than by official orders, creating a clash over command and allegiance.
In Toronto on April 26 Lexpos reports the government will be questioned in the House of Commons about whether Bernabe may use Toronto as a base to supply information to Spain against the United States.
WasisGrox April 26 Secretary Alger informed Governor Grout that Vermont would provide a full regiment. The call would muster about 1200 men.
The Somers remains in harbor while the torpedo boat View boat Somers is warned not to leave port. British authorities report protective measures and a squitish bor lity stance as the torpedo vessel sits nearby.
Volunteer call causes confusion as no batteries exist in the Connesti Militia. Officials were asked if action could be advanced to support the war effort.
The gunboat Newport has just brought in two more Cuban coasting vessels Poe Paqueste and choover Piereno, along with their cargoes, this morning. Local authorities report seizures amid ongoing patrols of the area.
General Bites reports to Madrid that Spain can defend without foreign warships. Source notes Thavana via Laspos on January 26.
Fragmentary report notes Spain preparing naval movement as tensions rise with American fleet involved. Mentions Maori and Aasch amid unclear context, with references to a US response and possible battle scenario.
A naval decree printed in the London Gazette states that Great Britain will remain neutral in ongoing conflicts. No further actions or dates are specified.
The first heavy artillery regiment of the Massachusetts volunteer militia was reviewed by the Governor and Mayor as they marched to Fort Warren for stationing. Twelve batteries represented Brockton Taunton Hill River New Bedford and Chelsea amid decorated streets and enthusiastic crowds.
A 2800 ton vessel named Mangrove Thivana was captured twenty miles off shore after a prize crew seized her. The Mangrove Thivana fired warning shots and ordered the other ship to abandon or be fired upon. the other vessel Hoas or Vania surrendered.
The conference report on army reorganizations and aviation gains approval as votes progress. The document notes finance and staffing shifts while the Senate and House move toward wartime readiness and volunteer support.
Boston August 26 harbor officials announce a nightly closure of port shipping from sunset to sunrise to safeguard navigation and security, effective immediately until further notice.
A local notice directs holders of checks for photos to sit for portraits at Bertherman’s Studio located on South Main Street in Barre Vi.
A kerosene oil gas stove large size by Owen, listed at 22.00, will sell for cash to close at 817.00. The seller claims the stove cannot explode and suits all users. L. M. Averill.
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