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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
2
A weekly telegraph digest surveys global events and developments. It highlights economic shifts, political tensions, and notable incidents shaping world affairs over the past seven days, with brief summaries of each region’s key happenings.
Consul General Lee testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about Cuba conditions and the Maine disaster. He stated he believes Spanish agencies caused the destruction, with some officials possibly knowing of the plans, though not General Banco. He denied knowledge of diver reports about a mine under the Montgomery.
Indiana officials report that no soldiers will be sent to Cuba before October if war occurs. Secretary of War plans to build an army quickly, assemble troops, and enforce discipline before any Cuba deployment. A separate farm report notes winter grain conditions and losses across several states. South Bend reports escalating robberies with violent Hold-ups, including a farmer beaten while resisting theft.
A major blaze swept through Hamilton in Steuben County near Wae bash Road nearly destroying the town. Residents escaped from first floor store spaces with some narrowly saved including Mrs Dargie who was found in her bedroom in nightwear after a suffocation scare. Interstate Base Ball League franchise in Springfield sold to J Irwin of Columbus with $500 note assumption and $1,000 bond pledged to guarantee a full season.
Postmaster General allows post office staff to enlist or join militia without closing jobs, though salaries stop during absence. Affects clerks postmasters and other employees. Government bans American fresh fruit imports from Switzerland over suspected San Jose scale. In South Dakota prairie counties, extensive fires destroy hundreds of farmer homes causing about $100,000 in losses.
Critics accuse the reform effort of insufficient scope and urge stronger measures. They argue the moderate proposals fail to address core issues and demand bolder policy changes from leaders and institutions involved.
President McKinley sends a Cuban policy message to Congress urging authorization to end hostilities in Cuba and establish a stable government with US military aid if needed. The response in Congress is cautious with mixed support and immediate calls to oust Spain. The reading drew subdued enthusiasm and criticism from both sides as the crisis dominates the scene in Washington.
The article discusses President McKinley's message to Congress urging action on Cuba, the Maine incident, and calls to restore peace and stability. It covers congressional reaction, public protest, and expectations for a formal policy, noting the push for autonomy versus immediate war and the need to fund relief for starving Cubans. It also mentions a Pittsburgh coal price conspiracy and a Cuban autonomist cabinet appeal for a ceasefire.
Congress members from both chambers offer varied views on the Cuban policy address. Quotes cite praise, disappointment, calls for action, and questions about the president’s powers and the need for war or diplomacy.
John Lemon aged 44 was found dead in Clinton Missouri. A San Jose seal was found at Westminster Massachusetts in oranges shipped from California. Clyde Peck O’Hara aged 200 pantha fell into a tub of water at Pirmughaga Alabama and was drawn. The battleship Oregon arrived at Catia Peru en route from Sunbrance Sea to Key West. A flood pattern similar to Noah is predicted. General Graham says New Orleans is safe from attack after inspection. Madrid reports suggesting a Cuban vote to resolve the Cuban problem with Cuba as a civilized country.
The article outlines battleship, armored cruiser, protected cruiser, monitor and gunboat designs with armor, turrets and rams. It details ship roles and threats, then lists roughly 50 million dollars in Navy and War Department expenditures, including forts, ships, torpedoes, equipment, and transport, plus defense spending by the War Department and related state actions. It also notes political debate over Cuba relief funds, troop plans, and a push to erect a monument to Albert Pike.
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