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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
3
Washington April 18. After 48 hours of debate the Senate approved resolutions recognizing Cuba's independence, demanding Spain relinquish control, and authorizing use of U S forces to enforce the act while disavowing any intent to govern the island beyond pacification. House leaders, led by Speaker Reed, argue nonconcurrence risks delay and diplomatic setbacks and plan a firm stance against the Senate plan.
Cary Landers aged 17, a railroad employee, died Sunday evening after being thrown against a cattle guard while attempting to jump from west-bound train No 4 at the Woodford street crossing in Warrenceburg Kentucky.
A Madrid dispatch reports another hostile demonstration outside the American consulate in Malaga on Sunday afternoon. Civic guards dispersed the mob after repeated charges, injuring three people while most shops remained closed.
Pierrssanck, Pa., April 18. Thirty boats started down the river Sun with 3,557,000 bushels of coal. About half the shipment is for Louisville and Cincinnati and the remainder for New Orleans.
The Flying Squadron, praised by Commodore Schley, returned to Fort Monroe after two days of maneuvers off Cape Henry and Cape Charles. The fleet formed an aligned line, practiced gun drills at 800 yards, and demonstrated rapid readiness, with especially quick responses from the Massachusetts and Brooklyn.
Washington April 16 Maj Gen Miles commanding the army said there is a considerable misapprehension about raising troops if war comes He predicted the senate foreign relations committee resolution would give the president authority to call militia to as many as 12 000 000 men and empower use of all land and naval forces and state militias as needed to carry the resolutions into effect.
Washington dispatch reports the navy department received a cablegram claiming a large Spanish squadron has sailed from Cadiz toward the west. Officials would not confirm the rumor. In London a British squadron is anchored off the Canary Islands. A canal lock near Canal Winchester Ohio was dynamited by indignant citizens.
An April order directs the regular army to mobilize for coastal defense. Cavalry units move to Chickamauga while multiple infantry regiments head to New Orleans Mobile and Tampa under generals Shafter Coppinger Wade and Brooke.
The Popolo Romano reports that European powers will intervene on Spain's side, planning a naval demonstration in which all powers will join. A Rome dispatch notes a rumor of a proposition for an international naval display off the coast, details unclear.
Washington April 16 The cabinet debated the Cuban situation without decisive results. Congress is awaited on independence recognition while the president is not expected to veto any such measure. The navy will charter steamers St Louis St Paul Paris and New York instead of purchasing them.
Austria leads in urging a response to Cuba but Britain and Germany oppose. The Spanish ambassador visits Britain and the Austrian envoy later. Britain rejects any joint naval demonstration. Washington says powers will be excluded from mediation and will decline a second joint note. Paris cautions Europe to avoid war and urges coordinated action in the Americas.
Washington April 16 Chief Wilkie of the secret service says he has no information about the alleged capture of a Spanish mine or torpedo layer in Cuban waters and notes the service has not acted to seize those involved. Also Bristol R I April 16 The torpedo boat Morris completed a builders' trial achieving 23 5 knots with 75 pounds of steam, exceeding the contract speed of 22 knots at 225 pounds.
Washington reports the Washington Post summary saying the president would empower the army and navy to issue a 24 to 48 hour ultimatum to Spain to withdraw troops and flag from Cuba. Refusal would trigger vigorous action by naval and land forces, after cabinet agreement last Friday. The president would sign any amendment recognizing Cuba if present, but argue Congress cannot strip the executive of recognition prerogatives.
A Maprio dispatch from Bayonne dated April 14 quotes the queen favoring war over tarnished prestige or crown rights. Don Carlos urges Carlists to war against the United States and warns of overthrow if Spain is further humiliated.
CutcaGo reports April 16 wheat opened at 1.13 and quickly rose to 1.15, a new season high. Bulls then dumped holdings, pushing prices down to around 1.10 by 11 o clock with only sporadic rallies afterward.
Loxspoys April 16 The Friday morning bulletin states Mr. Gladstone is holding his ground and suffering less as his condition shows signs of improvement following prior health concerns. Names: Gladstone. Location: Loxspoys. Date: April 16.
A Rome Times correspondent reports in London that Vatican circles believe war may still be avoided and that the pope is attempting to persuade Spain to recognize Cuba's independence. Continental diplomats express irritation at England and warn Europe might regret not uniting against American influence.
A dust explosion at 4 AM blew off the Hoosac Tunnel docks grain elevator roof in Charlestown. The ensuing fire consumed most of the structure and nearly all its 400,000 bushels of grain. The steamer Cambroman was towed away unharmed. Nearby tenements and a Chapin and Trull distillery building suffered debris damage. Loss estimated near 600,000 dollars, insured.
Atlanta officials begin provisioning a 20 000 strong army force. Maj Dravo orders a purchasing station with Capt Travers arranging 100 000 loaves of bread daily from 15 bakeries. Col Simpson rents land near Fort McPherson for troop use at 100 dollars monthly.
Anear at New York April 18 reports the Ward line steamship Orizaba sailed for Havana with a large military provisions cargo for Cuba. It carries about 35,000 bushels of corn 5,000 bushels of beans over 1,000 sacks of flour 7,000 tierces of lard numerous boxes of bacon and over 100 tierces of ham surpassing the City of Washington and the Saratoga in bulk.
The Jefferson Davis memorial window was unveiled at St. Pauls cathedral Richmond on Sunday. A large crowd attended the simple service led by Rev. Dr. William Dame of Baltimore. Mrs. Davis, her granddaughter Miss Hays, and Consul General Lee and family with Miss Cisneros joined the ceremony.
Dr Marti the Spanish leader of a plot to invade Texas remains confined with several accomplices in Neava Laredo jail. Most of his followers under arrest are Mexicans raising fears that many ignorant Mexicans on this side of the Rio Grande might aid the Spaniards in the invasion while others who have spoken show support for the United States.
Tobacco opened at 108 Saturday morning in New York and within thirty minutes sold off to 1014, marking a 14 point drop from Thursday’s quotation after accounting for the 2 percent dividend. Insiders pressed short holders, forcing cover at the high and leaving the market without support as they began reentering at the low figure.
Baron Fava the Italian ambassador to the United States says there will be no war and considers actions by powers to stay the decision of wonness possible while leaving Washington next Thursday. Yerkes May Organize Regiment in case of Spain war and McKinley calling for volunteers. A vessel reports Spanish torpedo flotilla sighted in the British Channel near Southampton.
Telephones and telegraphs sent to railroad offices near southern garrisons to mobilize for a Cuba invasion. General Miles calls the regular army to the Atlantic and gulf coasts. Troop transports to be ready to move, with possible landings near Matanzas and Havana. Cuban forces coordinate for a rear assault.
Rychnowsky, an Lemburg electrician, claims to have found an electrical fluid named Electrois. Reported to be produced by electrolysis and not identical to electricity, it allegedly emits light in geissler tubes, works photochemically, rotates objects, creates water whirlpools, and kills bacteria, causing continental sensationalism.
Rome Daily News dispatch reports that the queen regent, the pope, and Emperor Francis Joseph would favor abandoning Cuba to avert war. Archbishop Ireland cables that renouncing the island is the only way to avoid conflict.
Geo Doyle of Lexington lost both feet after a freight train struck him in Williamstows Kentucky on Sunday afternoon. He is in critical condition and believed to be dying.
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