23 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1898
Page
1
The strategy marks a limited blockade by Admiral Sampson, focusing on Havana Matanzas Sagua and a few others while leaving small ports unpatrolled. Naval officers call it a crafted plan to keep ships close for a solid front against a potential enemy fleet. The coast is vast and terrain, rail links, and insurgent-held areas complicate support deliveries.
From Guanabacoa hills at 5 pm Friday, the first view of United States warships approached Havana with the fleet aimed at the city. General Blanco and staff rushed to fortifications as alarms spread through Havana. civilians fled or sought shelter while batteries prepared for potential attack. A Spanish naval commission in London and Madrid received dispatches about the fleet’s approach.
Key West reports the Spanish steamship Pedro of 1,862 tons from Antwerp captured Friday afternoon ten miles off Havana after a pursuit. Ensign Marble's prize crew boarded the vessel, which carried a German flag after a later challenge. Pedro, bound for Porto Rico, is likely to be used as a troop transport to Cuba.
April 23 report from Southampton says the liner Paris en route from Liverpool to New York to join the US navy as an auxiliary cruiser was not captured by the Spanish torpedo boat Audaz. The Paris sighted near Isle of Wight and Needles. Spanish dispatch boats seen but no American gunboat protection contradicted. Officials say the danger was overstated. Capt. Fred Watkins vows vigilance if encountered.
Telegraph dispatch from Queenstown claims the Spanish torpedo boat in dry dock sailed from port while the Paris left Southampton and intercepted and captured the American liner. The Paris was disputed by other reports with no confirmation. The vessel carried 136 passengers including Mrs J W Mackay and a large cargo.
New York dispatches report fifteen American merchant ships bound for or from South American ports Fluence Ayres Montevideo and Rio Grande do Sul as nations tense. The Spanish cruiser Temarario has left Buenos Aires and faces potential pursuit by the U S battleship Oregon and gunboat Marietta near Montevideo. Temarario’s officers offered conflicting claims about attack or capture plans while speeds reach 20 5 knots, but the ship would struggle against the Oregon and poses risk to civilian vessels nearby.
London dispatches confirm the Jesmond damaged after colliding with the Albatross. Rumors say Shenandoah’s capture by a Spanish cruiser in the Irish Channel, while Vieilineia and City of Washington reportedly seized near Spanish waters. Indiana colored regiment organized in Wrights Hall with Col. Bagby to lead and enlistment drive underway.
John Wilhelm of Haughville was arrested on burglary charges and declared insane. Ida M. Patterson seeks a divorce from her husband John, claiming he is serving a prison sentence for petit larceny. Mrs. George K. Smith hosted a birthday surprise for Miss Jennie Becker with music flowers and refreshments. Mrs. Mary Cook who died Friday will be buried in her mother's wedding dress over 130 years old. The board of works says a contract granting a new telephone company franchise will be signed Monday morning. Miss Lotta and Miss Pearl Simmonds, visiting Cincinnati, will travel to Louisville for a farewell reception in their honor. Harry W. Davis, 554 Tacoma Ave, died early Saturday, single, 34, living with mother and two brothers. The spelling match of the Woman's Social and Business Union set for Monday afternoon will be read by Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Wells. Dr. Lucas at Sixth Christian church speaks on Moses Transfiguration in the morning and lamps without oil and guns without ammunition in the evening. Mrs. Henry Slaughter, 1310 Brookside Ave, was bitten by a scorpion Friday. antidote by Dr. Tinsley, no danger. The insect likely came from a bunch of bananas.
On April 23 at 5 PM the harbor buzzed with activity as the Marblehead led a boarding of ships out to sea. Capt MuCalla, relieved to finally depart, sent the Nashville Puritan and Mangrove after, noting the Mangrove’s cable ship role. The convoy heads south of Cuba to repair Spain Cuba cable links.
Washington April 23 The final draft proclamation calling for volunteers to serve in the U S army was completed at the War Department and sent to President McKinley who signed it immediately The call seeks 125 000 volunteers for two years with quotas by state territory and DC and directs War Department to communicate details promptly through the department John Sherman serves as Secretary of State
A late Friday blaze at Christ Church caused about 300 dollars in insured damage. Flames spread from a basement wall to the main auditorium, aided by melted gas lines and delayed gas shutoff. The janitor suggested a passing person may have thrown a lighted item through a broken cellar window. Separately, Earnest Wakefield, a young boy, faced a grand jury after a third bicycle theft arrest. Also, R A Sprague announces his regiment’s first meeting at 850 Virginia Ave with expected strong recruitment.
Reynolds remains missing as Krag Reynolds indebtedness settlement stalls. New York bankers demand extra to cover attorneys fees from added litigation. a finalized payment could revive the compromise. City Council discusses patriotism ordinance to pay city workers on active Spain service and street improvements on the North side.
C H Walcott promotes acetylene gas as a safer lighter than coal oil or lamp light for houses and stores. The ad places address near 142 WN Pennsylvania-street and urges pain relief claim for stomach and bowel troubles with Mary Cleveland Stone MD offering afternoon and evening consultations at 2931 Capitol Ave. Also promotes best harness value by Strawmyer Nilius at Monument Place and mentions Dustless Oats for horses.
In BIARRITZ April 23 a Spanish mob attacked the Madrid Paris train carrying Gen Woodford. Moreno the private secretary was challenged as a Spanish subject, Gen Woodford defended him, and officials relented after Woodford invoked British protection. The incident echoes broader unrest and banking turbulence in Spain.
Reports from St. Vincent Cape Verde indicate no change in Spanish fleet positions as vessels await orders, with Valencia and Madrid stirring public reaction. A monster open air meeting is planned Sunday to raise war funds, while Madrid notes rising patriotism and possible government cabinet reshuffle as queen regent and leaders discuss future appointments.
San Francisco reports details of a second uprising in the Philippines reaching Hong Kong on March 6. Rebels wield force over villages, murder garrisons and priests, and native merchants are killed and confined to pest houses where they die, highlighting widespread turmoil.
A Madrid dispatch to the Standard reports growing panic in Madrid and Barcelona finance circles amid a tense situation. The piece notes widespread unease and the impact on sources and markets as authorities pursue energetic efforts to stabilize the outlook.
Report claims a Spanish worker was confronted by co workers who wrapped a rope around his neck after a dispute over loyalty to Spain and the United States. The accused denied the event, and officials suggested no such incident occurred. the Spaniard’s employment at the mill was also in question.
Colder, cloudy weather with occasional rains expected in Indianapolis over the 36 hours ending 8 p m Saturday. Early morning temperature reached 38 degrees with a noon reading around 54 degrees.
A fragmented classifieds snippet lists a white girl wanted for unspecified work, and multiple rental and sale ads. It mentions unfurnished rooms for 628 Illinois, a three room house for sale at 400 dollars, furnished rooms with private bath at 415 Illinois, and cleaning chores at 1219 West Washington.
Classified item lists an imitation rock faced brick product from H. L. Shuth at 4 Talbot Block and mentions tailor Jones at 1498 Ting with a terse catalog-like entry.
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