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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
6
A Washington dispatch summarizes consular reports from Havana and other Cuban towns detailing famine, reconcentration deaths, and opposition to autonomy. It notes Spaniards' resistance to reforms, U.S. relief efforts, and calls for possible diplomatic steps including citizenship provisions to aid Cuban civilians.
Fragmentary letters from Owen Mc Garr consul at Glenfaegor dated January ten inform Wear Millesin district grinding since mid month. He urges diligence to prevent cane field fringe as destruction would threaten farming. Mr Brice’s correspondence from Matinene spans November to February, noting aid to Cuba relief and broad relief extending province wide.
A sanitized transcription shows Assistant Secretary Day and Consul Garcia Lae exchanging telegrams about riots and the Maine crisis in Havana. Gen Lee reports the vessel’s movements, health risk questions, and diplomatic pressure for independent investigations while both governments seek harmonious action to determine the explosive incident’s cause.
In Key West on April 16 the anxious crowd awaits Spain's next move as Congress acts. Rumors flare over recall of Consul and Vice Consul Seco and Fernandez, while ships idle and speculation grows that war with Cuba is near. The American bark Matangas arrives for updates, and locals brace for quick action if orders come.
Madrid April 15 The Spanish premier is quoted as deeming President McKinley s message deplorable and forced by congressional clamor while he personally wished to modify it The length of the armistice hinges on rebel behavior and U S altitude Senor Bernabe to present Sherman with another memorandum
The New York Herald reports from Kingston that many seek to join the cruiser Nictheroy as she sails to the United States. United States Minister Bryan and naval engineers have tested Nictheroy's machinery and received inquiries from foreign sources about enlistment.
The New York Herald cable reports from St Thomas that the American consul received orders to purchase coal in bulk and acquire all available stock. He could not find hulks but bought 1 000 tons of American coal, chartered the steamer Southard at 100 dollars a day, and she loaded coal and awaits Mutual ships nearby.
Madr April 45 Col Genaro Alas retired deputy for Band Spiritus Cuba will introduce a bill in the Cortes demanding Spato evacuate Cuba and surrender sovereignty while preserving a yearly royalty and debt arrangements. He says Spain will not accept a better peace solution and the powers could not propose another at this stage.
Information from Washington indicates Spain is urgently securing all available munitions of war. She recently issued a high level order to a leading supplier for delivery by May 1, signaling extraordinary efforts to bolster her stockpile.
Dispatches from Porto Aleo recount five Spanish warships at St. Toba Vizcaya Oquendo two gunboats and one dispatch boat after arrival from St John and other ports in Porto Nico.
Wellington April 15 It is expected from reliable sources that the queen regent will address the Spanish cortes at its next meeting focusing on the Cuban question. The cortes will handle Cuba and its implications for Spain and the United States.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's Greatest Medicine for spring impurities and skin eruptions. It claims winter perspiration reduces cleansing, urging use to expel humors and prepare for warmer weather. Includes mentions of Hood's Pills as a companion product and general availability through druggists.
A Manitoba settler recounts his success since emigrating from Minnesota in 1892. He details wheat, oats, and dairy farming, 44 cattle, 18 horses, and growing capital, plus his children’s schooling and lower Minnesota taxes. He urges others to consider Dominion City Manitoba, noting no debt, insured buildings, and stable finances.
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