06 May 1898
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1898
Page
1
A London dispatch says Washington advised London to remove British subjects from the Canary Islands. The piece suggests Admiral Sampson may head to seize the islands to secure a base for operations against Spain.
May 6 in New York dispatch reports powers urge England to allow intervention to end the war between United States and Spain. The British cabinet remains strictly neutral. French fleet readiness is linked to the developing situation.
At Hayti on May 6, reports from a German steamer Castilla captain indicate Spanish vessels are coaling and taking ammunition at St Thomas. The dispatch notes small Spanish warships outside St Dia harbor and Madrid seeks Pola’s quick exit from Canada amid U S press concern over his stay. Lord Salisbury learned Pauncefote reported U S officials had given no official stance on Pola. Pola left Hayti on Friday after government discussion in Madrid.
From Madrid comes a pessimistic review of upheaval in the provinces with Carlist and republican papers urged toward civil strife. The Liberal paper, now independent, blasts weak leadership and calls for a new, solid national nucleus to guide Spain’s future amid looming foreign conflict and internal disarray.
In a chamber session on May six, Senor Romero pressed the government on Cape Verde fleet movements to the Antilles or Canary Islands. He asked whether the fleet was aiding the war effort or delaying it, and if Bermejo would reply, amid tensions and unclear status of forces.
A Singapore dispatch asserts Americans are holding Manila and running its government. The Manila report, routed via Singapore to Labuan on Borneo’s north coast, notes a two and a half to three day voyage by wax and then cable to Singapore.
Five Americans including W Borda his wife and two sons and servant Mario Gauthier fled from St John Porto Rico after authorities drained Borda’s sugar farm and killed cattle. He could not afford passage for all. The Abydos brought them to New York arriving May 6.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for cool, fair weather through 8 p m May 7, with Friday night and Saturday possibly seeing light frost. Early Friday morning the temperature reached 7 a m values, preserving the cool spring pattern for the period.
In police court Judge Cox denounced in strong terms several city resorts called colored clubs. He labeled them fronts for vice and gambling and urged their closure. The case involved Sarah McAllister accusing Bike Anderson of stealing 50 cents and of liquor and card room activity at the Third Street club run by Sentty, a police officer.
A Wey West special to the Journal from New York reports the French trans Atlantic liner Lafayette, en route from Havre and Santander to Vera Cruz, captured attempting to enter Havana with contraband of war. She first appeared off Havana Thursday, was warned, and after a second blockade attempt at night was seized.
A Rich Haul reports confirm the capture of the French steamer Lafayette of Havre, Capt. Severn, by the gunboat Annapolis off Havana on Thursday night. She attempted to enter the Cuban harbor during the day but was warned.
In a city courtroom Judge Cox criticizes colored clubs for allowing minors and liquor, calling for their removal as threats to the colored community. Anderson is discharged due to insufficient evidence. Police note frequent gambling arrests and rosters used as defenses. The Board of Works moves to condemn land by Pogue's Run for a new public park.
The 3,843 ton Lafayette carrying 161 Spaniards and large arms ammunitions for Blanco attempted to flee to avoid capture. Detected by an American cruiser under Morro guns she was seized and brought to Key West with prize crew aboard.
The schooner Antonio Suarez, captured April 30 off Anclote, towed into port Thursday night by Lieut. Barnard. Her crew of 12 are Spanish naval reserve. She carried a cargo of fish and will be held. Washington reports on May 6.
State Department received Consul Wildman dispatch from Long Xong noting Manila leaders pledged allegiance and possible American control of the capital. Cable repairs reopened communication as Dewey’s squadron awaited confirmation. concerns linger about remaining Spanish control of the cable and battle aftermath.
A press association reported restoration of Manila communications at 1:30 pm but Secretary Longwell later corrected it, saying the link remained suspended. The mixed reports caused brief confusion over POW communications and the status of allied cable lines.
May 6 report of restored cable with Manila sparked excitement as officials rushed for news. As delays continued, fears rose it could be another canard and that Spain may control the cable sending first telegrams to Madrid.
May report claims Spain plans immediate government dispatch from Cadiz to send ironclads two cruisers and transports to drive the Americans from the Philippines and bombard coastal ports.
Officials say the ship destroyed neutral rights by attempting to slip into the harbor after warnings. Dispatch wording suggests a strong case against the vessel, likely leading to an admiralty court proceeding.
May 6 report states Col. Juan Delgado, a minor Cuban leader allied with insurgents in Flavana province, was killed in a clash that left 21 Spaniards and Cubans dead. Delgado commanded about twenty men and had operated near Havana. He was previously a well to do farmer.
A Camp Edition of the Indiana Woman presents portraits of Gov. Mount and numerous national guard officers. It includes a photograph of Miss Nora O Mally, who will join Indiana troops southward as correspondent for the Indiana Woman.
New peas and potatoes appear on menus while big neckties draw attention among shoppers. Hendricks county treasurer candidate W N Lakin visits Indianapolis. Cake walk prizes go to Mae Powell and Harry Darling. Martinsville visitors to Newman's hall include the Tuckers and Mrs Burton. John Carson seeks 1000 dollars and a receiver for White River sand Co. Railway postal clerks elect officers W W Myers of Toledo president B M Baird of Louisville secretary treasurer Ferguson of Columbus.
Vallejo California May 6 The cruiser Charleston which is to convey troops and supplies to Commodore Dewey at Manila has been formally placed in commission Her crew of 269 men and detachment of marines are on board.
Madrid reports the Spanish government spins a tale of Commodore Dewey shut up in the bay. They say a flotilla of Spanish gunboats blocks exits, preventing the fleet’s departure or dispatch boats.
A Shanghai dispatch reports Commodore Dewey bombarded Manila after crushing the Spanish fleet and reducing Cavite, with the city soon set ablaze and great loss of life feared.
Kingston reports six four American warships spotted off Pototo de Banes at Cuba s eastern end. They likely join Sampson s fleet en route to Puerto Rico, fueling belief that Port Rico capture is near and an ensuing naval battle may occur toward Barbadoes as Oregon pursuers close in.
A fragmented report from May 6 suggests Spanish ships near Cape Verde and a possible Canard tale about the fleet. No clear details emerge due to garbled OCR. The brief hints at a naval movement or rumor without verifiable facts or names.
Mrs Shaw, an actress, complained of trouble at headquarters after a stormy session with Supt Quigley. Her husband, an Indianapolis ad man, claimed to be married to another woman in Cincinnati but offered weekly payments to his wife. Police remained powerless to act amid the marital dispute.
Norfolk officials announce the Mosquito fleet will depart the Navy Yard for Key West as stores are loaded with unusual haste. Officials refuse to disclose the mission or purpose of the department.
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