13 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1898
Page
1
Washington April 13 Senate Foreign Relations Committee read a joint resolution demanding Cuban independence and Spain relinquish Cuba. The accompanying report links the Maine’s destruction to Spain, urging action and citing naval power to back U.S. demands.
Madrid reports a cabinet meeting where foreign minister Gallan read the text of President McKinley's message. Officials declare Spain will not tolerate interference in its affairs and vow to defend the nation’s sacred interests. Sagasta Moret leadership criticized for wavering under pressure as Spain faces potential crisis and civil unrest.
Washington April 13 Gen Lee advised Democratic leaders to refrain from recognizing a Cuban government now, aligning them with Republicans. Lee told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Spain bore responsibility for the Maine explosion, while Blanco was not implicated. The White House language on Cuba leaned toward independence, with stable government a diplomatic facsimile.
Democratic members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee push for a Cuba policy recognizing independence and authorizing immediate aid, proposing a plan with U S land and naval intervention. Chaos erupts as Barrett and Brunn clash. sergeant at arms restores order while Speaker Reed loses control.
Justice Lockman presides over a knotty case in which Lena Hall sues Madame Black over a dress alteration dispute at the Grand hotel. Hall claims non delivery of a valuable dress until a $16 balance is paid and asserts improper alteration. A peculiar fitting test by a proffered expert suggested the dress could fit with minor changes.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity says 86 hours ending 8 p m on April 14 will be colder with occasional rain. Wednesday brings colder conditions with fair weather Thursday. Recorded temperatures show 52 at 7 am Wednesday, 49 at noon, and 50 at 2 pm.
Classified lines advertise a young girl needed for light housework at 926 Fayette street. Additional notices offer two new ten room houses for rent at 112 Dickson street and a specialty company at 1016 Majestic Building. An iron bed with mattress priced 7.40 and a hairdresser job at 444 Massachusetts avenue are listed, plus generic notices from The Sun inviting readers to mail notices to its office.
Officials reported two warlike moves by Spain as the Flying Squadron sailed under sealed orders. The Havana Western Union cable was cut and the French cable at Santiago dragged for a mile, while Viscaya and Oquendo left Porto Rico for unknown destinations prompting precautionary dispatches to Commodore Schley and picket ships in the Florida channel.
Restoration of states and Havana is cited after a decision to cut Uecana. The explanation outlines reasons for the reduction and outlines subsequent measures. Officials model a cautious approach to reestablish governance and services.
The Board of Public Works condemned the first proposed parcels known as No-man's Lane along the river bank near Greenlawn cemetery. Warrants were signed to compensate squatters for their houses, not the land, with several named locals receiving modest sums for their improvised dwellings.
The house will be closed until May 1 for extensive renovations. The dining room enlarging, a cafe, reading room, and ladies reception room will occupy the southeast corner on the first floor, a section formerly used for business. New proprietors Criley & Firey invest in substantial furniture from Badger Furniture Co.
The Beard of Works approved contracts for public improvements including wooden block pavement on Tehth street from Meridian to Pennsylvania, Wooster Construction Company at 2.43 per unit, asphalt pavement on New Jersey street from Twenty second to Fall Creek with cement curb at 3.29, final action on cement walks and sodded lawns on Fifteenth street from Illinois to Senate Avenue, cement walks on East Street from South to Morris, and a petition for cement walks on Arrow Avenue from Hillside to Walley Drive. The board also approved final bills for the new police building construction and equipment, including gas fixtures by McCassidy & Son at 1700, John A. Schumacher Company construction at 39000, Champion Iron Works at 1390, and Sanborn Electric Company at 390.
An ad notes acetylene gas as a safer and neater alternative to coal oil lamps for homes and shops. It promotes cleaner lighting with fewer hazards, inviting readers to consider modern gas illumination for Easter season needs.
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