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Newspaper
Barre Evening Enterprise
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1898
Page
1
Mrs S M Yor offers corn removal at 12 Elm Street promising painless treatment. Contact details and exact service scope are provided for residents seeking relief from stubborn corns.
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures and northwest winds.
Gen. Greeley orders Haytian Cable Company to restrict messages to or from the US government, aiming to hide ship positions from the Spanish squadron. The policy change follows reports that Spanish authorities had detailed knowledge of Atlantic movements, while US officers were kept in the dark. The first detachment of New Hampshire Volunteers heads to Chickamauga via Worcester, New York and Baltimore.
News notes from Camp Olympia describe Company E taking the U S oath of allegiance led by Maj Jocelyn and Capt Hovey, signing muster rolls, and marching in with 1200 National Guardsmen. The piece cites gifts from Barre friends, departure plans for Chattanooga, and local visitors, concluding with a brief sports update on Goddard Seminary vs Burlington High School.
Clark W. Bryan and Co. publishers filed a petition in insolvency in Springfield Massachusetts with Third National Bank issuing an injunction restraining disposal of assets. Listed liabilities amount to 20,000 dollars.
In Boston on May 17 an elevator at the unfinished warehouse of the Boston Wharf Co. fell from the eighth story. Three men were killed and five injured as the load of building material and workers broke the elevator. The dead are O. B. Henry Daniel Doyle and Leo Cadman.
Lospex May 17 report that American cable companies instruct agents to refuse to transmit any Spanish government messages from now on.
Captain Duval of the U S commissary department signs a 610000 pound cracker contract marked Remember the Maine and also awards contracts for 28000 gallons of vinegar.
The Eighth Massachusetts regiment of volunteers marched through Jersey City at 10 o clock this morning en route south.
A despatch from Livan reports a small naval boat with 17 sailors blew up off Cardenas while removing harbor torpedoes. The explosion is blamed on worker negligence and all hands perished. Subsequent reports from Cardenas claim no boat loss or deaths, noting possible confusion with the Direlict sinking.
Hawarpes May 17. Gladstone did not rest well last night and is exhausted this morning. The five o'clock bulletin announces a serious turn for the worse and states death is expected within 24 hours.
The Wilmington yesterday about thirty miles east of Havana fired four shells into a Spanish schooner packed with rails and wheels. The old vessel was sent from Havana to lure torpedo boats or cruisers, and was sunk by the Wilmington.
New York May 17 Marion Mano la Mason the well known actress announces she has instituted a suit for divorce from husband Jack Mason. The charge is desertion and nonsupport. She alleges that his brother Lowell Mason influences John against her.
Real estate brokers Fay & Hanson announce a new office in rooms 10 Bolster's Block inviting sellers and buyers to view building lots from 100 dollars, a nearly new barned house on Eastern Avenue, a completed house on Hust Street, and a Camp Street property with lot. They offer rental management and tenement assistance.
Major Long of the quartermaster's department reports at least 10,000 men and women in San Francisco work on government contracts. He notes 8000 uniforms and 12,000 canvas uniforms are currently being produced. The Board of Supervisors renamed Bilboa boulevard to Dewey boulevard in honor of the Manila hero.
Maparip reports that Senor Sagasta and Gar nazo are likely to reach agreement at the conference this afternoon to form a coalition cabinet, marking a crucial step in Spain's political maneuvering.
The revenue Cutter Gre sank this morning to the bottom of the St. Lawrence River and lies on its side in twenty five feet of water. It was on the pontoon bridge and became top heavy.
At the request of Sampson, Attorney General Briggs appoints Edward K. Jones of New York as special counsel for the prize case trials. Trials begin Thursday.
Washington May 17 82 000 volunteers have been mustered in and are being sent to points of mobilization now.
Spanish era base of operations at Guantanamo Bay identified as THAYTIAE. They are moving between Haiti and Cuba at Ibayti, with daytime hiding and nighttime movements noted on May 17. Authorities monitor activities and security protocols amid the activity.
New Reprorp reports Williams Greene has been nominated by Republicans in the 13th district to succeed the late John Simpkins as candidate for Congress.
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