05 May 1898
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
1
A collage of brief items mentions the battleship Texas rising to occasion, converted vessels in the US, a name change request in Oklahoma, Pittsburg College of Pharmacy graduates, a jab at prohibition papers, the metric system push by Russia, and talks of calendar reform in St. Petersburg amidst idle thoughts on courtesy and a Spaniard’s provocations.
An essay office chimney in Wall Street New York, nearly 200 feet tall, was lined with fire brick and yielded 52 ounces of gold and 860 ounces of silver in scrapings after 40 years. A Wyoming stock raiser seeks riches in Klondike after selling his land. a cobalt mine is found near his former ranch. The piece argues discoveries arise when preparation meets opportunity.
Washington reformers discuss changing metals in minor coinage. The house coinage committee favors experiments to test materials for coins and new designs. It concludes the copper cent is undesirable due to tarnish and corrosion and the nickel five-cent is too soft for continued use.
A Cambridge graduate missionary, killed in Africa after completing a handbook and language vocabulary, is hailed as proof against claims of inferiority. His brief career produced Bible hymns and devotionals shared with natives, illustrating enduring impact and high achievement. Readers are urged to examine consular reports on Cuba to expose Spanish oppression.
The New York, Puritan, and Cincinnati silenced Spanish batteries at Matanzas harbor entrance in eighteen minutes. All three U S ships, unscathed, engaged Point Rabai Cava and Palat Maya forts as Spanish gunnery proved wild. Fortifications were destroyed and the fleet then withdrew to Havana.
On board the Associated Press dispatch boat Dauntless, April 20, the flagship New York patrolled from a point west of Havana to ten miles east of Matanzas. The talk among admiralty and crew is when Havana will fall, noting the ease of a shore landing and the weak coastal defenses. The water depth favors a landing, and the forts on the lis appear unable to deter a possible assault.
London dispatch notes a sharp shift in English sentiment toward Spain. The article says Americans abroad observe a government stance unchanged yet parliamentary sympathy leans Spanish, while a minority remains clearly pro United States. The piece reflects a tense diplomatic atmosphere and evolving public opinion.
London April 20 The Hongkong correspondent reports the American fleet led by the Olympia left at 2 PM for Manila. The British cruiser Immortalite will follow the American squadron in the same pursuit.
Mobile, Ala Apr 30 A train from the government troop movement from Mobile to Tampa carries supplies escort wagons ambulances tents and other gear as the first step to concentrate all forces at Tampa and New Orleans to form a 000 strong advance guard of the army of occupation. The Tenth and Twenty second infantry regiments were ordered to Tampa and began preparations. A grand camp charge and parade ends with a victory yell. General Coppinger receives thanks from Confederate veterans for attending memorial services. In Camp Tampa Fla Apr 20 Col Cochran commands the first provisional brigade and awaits immediate departure by rail for thirty days after Washington instructions.
In Chickamauga Park Georgia April reports say the Ninth cavalry and Twenty fourth infantry along with eight artillery batteries are being loaded for rapid movement to Tampa Florida. Orders direct faster redeployment as trains are prepared, with Mobilo unit shipments likewise ordered south.
Milwaukee dispatch reports a large mobilization at Camp Harvey on the state fair grounds as Gov Scofield orders Wisconsin volunteers into three full regiments. The Second and Third Wisconsin regiments have twelve companies. the Fourth has eight. Four companies from the Fourth join the First regiment to meet the War Department call.
Foreign governments in Washington express concern over the proposed war tariff provision raising the tonnage tax on trans Atlantic shipping to 20 cents per ton. The 800 percent jump largely burdens British, German, French, and a few other nations using American routes, with no official action seen yet.
St Paul April 30. The New York Herald special dispatch from London reports Arthur de Souza Corr�a Brazilian minister in London stating Brazil will observe strict neutrality but his sympathies are with the United States. He spoke frankly at his Curzon Street residence about the political situation and the war.
Madrid April 30 Captains of the Canpani a Yrmas Allantien announce they will carry Spanish mails to Cuba despite the blockade by the United States fleet. They claim certainty in overcoming the blockade as directed by the government. Residents in Mexico urge the government to send life necessities to the Cubans.
Washington April 30 naval officials weighed reports of the Matanzas battery shelling while confirming no direct orders from the president. Secretary Long said no navy information had been received and suggested limited bombardment. The war fund exhaustion halts ship purchases, port repairs proceed, and plans for three new battleships advance. Gen Shafter prepares Cuba expedition ships as inquiries into officer appointments rise. France reports a U S Spain neutrality decree and various nations pledge neutrality. Austria's stance leans to Spain amid dynastic ties.
A Key West dispatch reports sixty Spaniards killed in yesterday's bombardment of Matanzas. The Monnar Puritan's twelve inch guns were highly effective, each shot leveling fortifications into the air.
Herald’s St Paul correspondent reports April 20 that the blockaded Cuba coast tightens around Havana and the Spanish army vows to fight to the end. Two officers were taken aboard and released. a smuggled letter from Havana says Spanish forces accept a dearly bought victory as Cubans are lost to Spain.
Washington April 29 A Lisbon press dispatch reports Portugal will declare neutrality to drive the Spanish fleet from the Cape Verde Islands. Portugal owns Cape Verde the Azores and Madeira. the move aims to compel Spanish ships to depart while Portugal blocks their bases of operation. The timing allows the fleet to be ready to sail once neutrality is proclaimed.
The Mongkong Daily Mail correspondent reports Admiral Dewey aims to capture the Spanish fleet first, promising to demand Manila’s capitulation within thirty minutes of arrival. United States Consul Generals Williams and Wildman accompany the American squadron as insurgent leaders travel with Chief Aguinaldo as their representative. The fleet’s cooperation with rebels remains secret while American crews seek decisive victory and favorable view of British rule in the Philippines.
Madrid reports Spanish cardinals and prelates gather to pledge support for the queen regent and the reigning dynasty. They aim to show the regent’s full participation in popular sentiment defending Spain’s honor and rights against Carlist sympathy. News notes recent Saranne bark action near Manila, with Madrid awaiting unfolding Philippine events.
Washington reports that Colombia is the only South or Central American nation to declare neutrality thus far. Spain has urged cooperation of Spanish American countries, but there is no reason to doubt that all will adopt a neutral position.
Report from Richmond Virginia dated April 20 states General Pitz ugh Lee has been summoned to Washington and will travel on the noon train tomorrow to begin service there.
Key West April 30 The steamer Guido bound Havana with provisions and money was chased by the monitor Terror and gunboat Mangrove ten miles off Cardenas. After four shots from the Terror and one from the Mangrove, Captain Richiondo surrendered. Manuel Rivas mortally wounded in the pilot house, Captain Richlondo wounded, crews detained as prisoners of war, and the prize brought to Key West. Other prizes remain in harbor under guard.
Secretary Gage returned from New York where he conferred with prominent bankers on a proposed war fund bond issue. The meeting yielded a satisfactory response with financiers expressing willingness to provide needed financial support to the government during the emergency.
Detroit April 80 Robert Barr veteran novelist and Detroit Free Press manager says Americans are foolish to doubt England’s support for America in the crisis. He cites English papers and urges readers to consider The Times Telegraph or Chronicle as indicators of true opinion rather than the Sir James Gazette.
An old style cache of thousands of rifles, described as being in good order, was shipped this afternoon from Rock Island to the south for use by Cuban insurgents.
Two run away boys named Perry and Smile Parker of Minneapolis were taken into custody by the police and sent to Lomé.
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