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Newspaper
Barre Evening Enterprise
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
1
Alt Buzzell offers a weekly meal plan with chicken pie on Sundays beef stew Mondays chicken stew and fish chowder Wednesdays and Thursdays fish balls and oyster stews with baked beans and coffee around the clock. Also advertised in house painting wallpapering and case mining with prompt attention. Several names linked to local businesses noted in the ad.
The program will be rendered this evening in Gordon's block hall with prayers, songs, remarks, music, readings, and singing. Rev. Thomas Mitchell, Miss Jessie McGregor, Mayor John W. Gordon, Mandolin Club, Miss Hattie Holt, Past Grand W. A. Boyce, and Maie Quartette are listed among participants.
The On the Corner column reports a heated meeting about sewers for the west side and adjournment. A street concert by the corner loafers, a wire walk contest to name a new school, and boxing matches are planned with local figures and a judge. The Inspector may act as best man at a wedding, with minutes to follow.
Livervood reports the American ship Shenandoah reaching port safely after widespread concern. Kry West notes the small Spanish sloop Enygrae, captured by Newport off Cardenas, arrived with a prize crew. The sloop carried seven Spanish naval reserve crew and cargo of fish bound for Havana with critical fleet information. Newport’s crew has now aided five captures.
The official announcement from Maparip on April 29 states Matanzas defenses were uninjured by the bombardment and no casualties occurred among the defenders.
About 800 Marines aboard the Panther landed at Key West this morning convoyed by the Montgomery. The troops came from Hampton Roads and were to be assigned to the Key West area duties amid steady postwar activity.
Washington April 29 The Senate has adopted the conference report on the naval appropriation bill.
Boston April 29 Gov Wolcott announced the second sixth eighth and ninth regiments will be called to answer the Presidents call. Proclamation issued last night naming Cols Clark Boyan Jew and Woodward.
Mapuio Apr 29 The United States fleet is not expected to reach Manila until Sunday. The Spanish fleet has been divided into two divisions and has been reinforced by a large cruiser.
Representative Meyer of Louisiana told the President that 5000 immunes are now ready for service from his state. The remark came during the morning briefing on public health efforts against yellow fever.
The Spanish squadron sailed this morning from St Vincent in a south easterly direction with the destination not disclosed. The move comes as naval activity remains unsettled and observers monitor potential routes and implications.
Beynos Ayers reports on April 29 that the Spanish gunboat Temerario left Cape Verde with sealed orders. The squadron departed at 8 30 AM heading southwest, destination undisclosed.
Atlanta Ga Apr 29 Gen Atkinson received a letter from Dr Long of Goodhope Ga stating Spanish spies plan to wreck bridges and blow up trains bearing troops.
Mania reports that the Spanish government has forbidden the use of cypher despatches, reflecting heightened wartime security concerns. The decree tightens communications and limits coded messages amid espionage fears.
A 225‑strong detachments of the Michigan naval militia began its move to Norfolk this morning, as part of training and mobilization efforts.
Wastixeron reports Secretary Alger has submitted deficiency estimates showing 834,000,000 more needed to cover additional army expenses through July 1. The figure reflects funding requests to sustain operations and personnel.
Hong Kong April 29. The steamer chartered by the banks has sailed to Manila to transport the specie there for transfer and shipment.
A St Vincent dispatch reports Spanish cruisers Maria Teresa Almirante Oquendo Vizcaya and Christabel Colon with torpedo boat destroyers Puten Terror and Furor leaving Cadiz at 9 AM in a westward direction likely toward Cuba. The move marks the first Spanish action since the war began.
A Key West dispatch reports a moniter Puritan sailor, a Spaniard with family at Matanai, found filing a lock to the ship's magazine. He was convicted by drumhead court martial and sentenced to be shot.
Gladstone rests easier though condition worsens as diminishing pain signals the final stage of his illness.
Davenport April 20. About a thousand old guns in good condition were shipped today from the Rock Island arsenal for the use of the Cuban insurgents.
Orders at the navy yard direct the cruisers San Francisco and New Orleans to sail immediately with 125 officers and men from the Massachusetts naval reserve boarding the cruiser Prairie this chilly morning.
Four full companies of Cowboys Cavalry volunteers have been formed and turned over to the enlistment officers for the Sovix Fauts on April 21.
A San Francisco report states a powder explosion on a pack train to Mexico, departing April 4, killed 14 men and 60 mules. The train carried 200 boxes of powder, 20,000 caps, and included 110 mules and 40 attendants.
Washington April 29 the military affairs committee approved raising United States volunteers from 3000 to 13000 men enabling the enlistment of 10000 yellow fever immune troops.
The steamer Cadet was driven ashore at Shirley yesterday and broken up. It is a total loss with the vessel completely destroyed.
New York on April 29 reports the pilot boats off Sandy Hook withdrawn due to many submarine mines in the bay, leaving only the steam pilot boat New York on duty.
The sexton P G Came announces Elmwood Cemetery will open on the third day of May to remove the bones from the tombs.
A fragment notes Portugal's neutral stance and a city decree related to privateers and port facilities. The readable text mentions substitution of equipment or items, implying regulatory changes or substitutions in personnel or gear in a wartime context.
Extraordinary naval and military movements fill France with ships mobilized and kept in fighting trim. Indications suggest possible war involvement, with observers noting activity rivaling conflicts beside Spain and Europe.
Certification notes Geo Cay moving the Paine house and records F M Martin of Long Beach West Virginia praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a severe cold. The piece touts the remedy as quickly relieving coughs and colds and selling at 26 and 50 cents per bottle by A Drown & Co.
A notice from Bertherman's Studio in Barre Vermont requests customers to sit for photographs at once. The ad notes the studio is on Main Street and urges prompt action for portraits.
One largest size kerosene oil gas stove with Owen, usual price 22.00, selling for cash to close at 817.00. This stove cannot explode and suits all users. L. M. Averill.
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