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Newspaper
Eldora Enterprise
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
6
A proclamation prepared declares a blockade and calls the nation to arms requesting 100,000 men to silence the guns of Morve Castle. The White Squadron urges national mobilization as military action looms.
Washington reports declare a state of war with Spain after diplomatic action and the ultimatum delivered to Madrid. McKinley signs a 100000 man call, while Captain Sawson leads a squadron toward Havana to enforce a blockade. The government proclaims war and seizes passports as Spain breaks off relations. The war outlook includes naval moves and a Madrid note awaiting hostilities. Under no circumstances will women serve in the war effort according to the army and surgeon general.
The bill for a new regiment and volunteer army passed Congress and was sent to the President. War Department issued a proclamation calling for 160,000 men to serve in the war against Spain, echoing Lincoln's 1861 call but with a two year enlistment. Senate House conferes set troop limits, governor commissions optional, and state quotas by population.
Buena Ventura and twenty men surrender after view of the capture of a Spanish freighter. The New York cruiser tows the prize into Key West harbor at 11 o'clock, prompting frenzied enthusiasm and a suspension of work as crowds gather. The Spanish steamer Pedro, en route from Antwerp to Pensacola, is also seized ten miles off Havana by Captain Sampson's flagship.
Rush of infantry cavalry and artillery toward Chickamauga Pamp a New Orleans and Matile covers 18 000 men marching in wartime mobilization. Volunteers flood in with strong spirit as Uncle Sam calls for 100 000, amid state regiments to supply officers while 115 764 National Guard troops are recorded.
The document lists state quotas for volunteers including Alabama 2000 New Hampshire 602 Arkansas 1000 California 2590 New York 10011 Colorado 2000 North Carolina 2067 Connecticut 1286 Delaware 279 Ohio 600 New Jersey 270 Georgia 2080 Pennsylvania 0 Idaho 186 Rhode Island 508 Indiana 8442 Kansas 2280 Kentucky 2726 Utah 1582 Vermont 1008 Virginia 1054 Washington 92 Massachusetts 3777 West Virginia 0 Michigan 8495 Wisconsin 2010 Minnesota 2299 Wyoming 85 Mississippi 2720 Missouri 4829 New Mexico 272 Nebraska 1027 Oklahoma 0 Nevada 50 Oath of Volunteers listed alongside. Whether these volunteers are National Guardsmen or enlisted, they must take an oath to the United States. The passage notes the oath and equates volunteers with regular army for foreign service. A naval engagement description follows about a flagship engaging a Spaniard.
The US cruiser Nashville captured the Spanish steamer Buena Ventura early Friday after the first shot of the war. The 1000 ton vessel, loaded with lumber, sailed from Pascagoula Mississippi to Rotterdam. A Spanish surrender followed after a six pounder exchange of fire none were hurt.
Reports note American squadron sailing for Manila and officers heading home from Vienna. Gov Holcomb draws 15789 enlistment offers while troops and clergy mobilize for front lines. Spain seeks aid from Mexico as censorship tightens and Havana braces for bombardment. Ollengo firms pledge wage coverage and pensions for employees going to war.
Gary Leavis resigns as Postmaster General on Thursday with officials stating health deterioration as the cause. Charles Emory Smith nominated to succeed him as Washington observers note opposition to war in his decision amid broader foreign policy strains.
McKinley considers an ultimatum to General Woodford, aimed at forestalling his position by threatening to break off diplomatic relations until discussions proceed. The move centers on Spanish policy and U.S. leverage in garrison diplomacy.
A fragmented 19th century laded page comments on Spain and Cuba. It mocks diplomatic signals and press talk, noting American reactions and slogans while pondering Sagasta and Mechines. References to Greek fire, Klondike, and racey quips sketch a wary wartime mood.
A heavily poetic war time piece recounts calls to arms and flags, merging Union and Confederate memories into a single chorus for Cuba Libre. It references Old Hickory Jackson’s State and Chickamauga fields, Saint Louis Republic imagery, and nation wide marching toward Havana powered by patriotic verse and historic veterans.
Woodford, Minister Madrid: United States demands Spain relinquish control of Cuba. If no satisfactory response by April 2, 1898, the President will use joint resolution powers to enforce peace. Spain’s breaking diplomatic ties cited. safe passage arranged for Woodford to Paris.
The article analyzes the Cuban blockade under the President's proclamation, detailing ports from Cardenas to Bahia Honda and Cienfuegos as sea barriers. It argues that a 1,000 mile coastline remains under Spanish control, enabling insurgents to extend coastal influence with U.S. gunboat support and potentially field 50,000 to 75,000 fighters to push Spain from Cuba.
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