29 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
1
Maprio April 29 The U S fleet is not expected to reach Manila before Sunday The Spanish fleet has been divided and reinforced by an auxiliary cruiser The first naval battle is expected off Manila
Washington reports late Paris advices show extraordinary military and naval activity across France. The dispatch signals a possible Franco Spanish alliance amid intensified mobilization and readiness measures.
The navy department reports the Spanish fleet departed Cape Verdes today and is headed for America.
New Orleans April 29 government engineer at Fort Eade arrested John Walsh suspected spy. undeveloped films and maps of government works found. Santa Cruz postmaster opened a letter to Premier Sagasta sent by a woman revealing fortifications of San Francisco and nearby coastal points. content judged very correct and potential risk.
Special dispatches from Tangier confirm the Spanish battleship Pelayo is cruising in the Mediterranean. Earlier reports of a voyage toward New York are refuted. Also, two Spanish torpedo boats are reported in the Straits of Gibraltar as part of the same movement.
On the frontier both sides mobilize troops as Nicaragua signals intent to vanquish Costa Rica while Costa Rican defenders vow to resist to the last. The crisis in Central America escalates with no diplomatic solution in sight.
April 29 Monterey district reports that Admiral Miller will raise his flag on the Monterey in San Francisco harbor because the Charleston will not be ready. He will command from the Monterey until a transfer to the cruiser is deemed appropriate.
Loscon April 20. The Portuguese government bans transmission of warship news from its harbor, triggering a sensation as Lisbon acts to assist Madrid in the war.
Health comes from proper digestion and pure blood. The text touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine for purity of blood and overall vitality, claiming many lives saved by its use and recommending it as a family remedy.
Company D First Brigade N N G holds regular monthly meetings on the first and third Thursdays at Staunton's building at 7:80 p m. Secretary Archer and Captain Schmidt are noted officers. Drill occurs Tuesday evenings with regular business meetings on the second Tuesday each month at 7 p m.
In Loxpox April 20 the war between the United States and Spain dominates diplomatic circles. Predications foresee an early intervention by powers once a serious engagement occurs, pressuring Spain to abandon Cuba and end the conflict.
During a coastal storm Sunday night the flagship Brooklyn narrowly avoided collision with the Texas and Massachusetts while dragging anchor. Captain Cook of the Brooklyn acted promptly and coolly to avert disaster.
An eastbound Southern Pacific express train was halted by six men at Comstock last night. The mail and express cars were robbed during the incident, near San Antonio dated April 29. No injuries reported and investigation underway.
The house of commons will be called to the Spanish ambassador’s fund to bolster the fleet, regarded as a serious abuse of diplomatic privileges.
Washington April 29. The Hawaiian minister has been advised that the United States will not change its policy toward Hawaii until Congress takes action on annexation.
Maprio reports a version of the Havana bombardment stating that after an hour of fighting the Americans were obliged to retreat. The account reflects Spanish interpretation of the engagement and its outcome.
From Wasatneros dated April 29 unofficial advices report about one hundred Spaniards killed in the bombardment of Matanzas.
St James Lodge No g of the A united order of workers meets at the Silver State building on the first and third Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Members in good standing are invited to attend. J Nicholas M W, F Muller, Financier H Warren, Recorder.
Winnemucca Lodge No. 19 F and A M holds stated communications at 7 40 p m on the first Saturday of each month in the Silver State block. Master Masons in good standing are invited to attend. G A KRENKEL W M W LEWIS Secretary.
W H Hott serves as inspector of sheep for Humboldt County with a Paradise Valley Nevada post office address. Office in the Silver State building rooms 2 and 3. Office hours 10 to noon 1 to 3 and 7 to 8 p m. Night calls at the Lafayette hotel rooms 5 and 6.
The notice lists Wasarxerton at 24 F Street Northwest Washington P O Lock Box Navapa Office located one door below the Capital Restaurant with office hours from 10 to 12 and from 1 to 4 p m and from 7 to ? Night calls at the office.
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