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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
12
Archibishop Ireland telegraphs the pope with hope of peace mediation as Europe debates universal mediation on Cuba. Vatican and London reports note calls to recognize Cuban independence while urging Spain to relinquish sovereignty with compensation.
In New Orleans on April 20, activity surged on the Mississippi twenty miles below the city at Forts Jackson and St Philip. Major Quinn and Lt Jervey prepared to lay mines and torpedoes, with electric shore batteries erected. Torpedoes from Willett’s Point and local manufacture increased readiness as crews await the minefield’s deployment. Lt Commander Wadhams orders patrols from Galveston to Mobile, guiding 440 miles of Gulf coast operations with two vessels.
New York April 20 United States eyes are on Washington as Spain faces the last stage of the Cuban question debate. Ministers note that US Senate remarks show divided opinion but favor moderate counsel to reach a peaceful settlement. If possible terms are agreed, America would accept a just result and Spain hopes to preserve ties with Cuba without war.
Madrid reports urge Spain to avoid war and seek apologies after the Malaga incident. The Imperial notes Greek demonstrations in Athens did not stop their advances, while Epoca defends a dignified Spanish response. The Gazette will publish inquiry findings on the Maine disaster.
Nearly 1,000 Cheyennes gather at the North Cynocian bank miles from Guthrie Oklahoma in a ghost dance. Medicine men conduct rites inside a council house while whites and educated Indians are barred. Fears rise of an uprising during troops’ absence to press for better rations and relief from anti polygamy enforcement.
A prominent newspaper owner with two papers says he was offered 2,000,000 by Cuban bands to back recognition of independence, with a bank guarantee of 40 cents on the dollar upon recognition. The claim, echoed by a Cuban junta authority, influenced votes and helped defeat the independence resolution.
April 26 New York dispatch reports the U S consul at San Juan received parting instructions to agents island wide. His departure stirs more excitement than war closes as food prices reportedly soar. Havana reinforcement and artillery moves noted amid unrest in interior areas.
Washington on April eighteen reports a large naval and military show of force to back the demand Spain leave Cuba. The Key West fleet and Schley’s squadron may move toward Havana, with militia ordered and troops sent to southern ports to defend forts as the navy clears the way. Officials expect Spain to defend rather than strike first, seeking European sympathy and all possible aid.
Naval authorities prepare the revenue cutter Gresham for passage to the Atlantic via the St Lawrence route. She will arrive around April 27 or once the Welland Canal opens, then be hauled out and shortened by thirty feet at the bow. Pontoon supports will enable her to pass the lower canals, with two other revenue cutters nearing completion for government use expected to follow in May.
New York April 18 The ways and means committee plans a four percent per pound tax on stock in hand of coffee divided brokers into two rival camps Arbuckle interests opposing while sugar trust supports The Arbuckle firm is well stocked while the trust is short fueling suspicions the sugar trust proposed the tax and now pushes for approval The feud between the two groups has long existed with light impact on the sugar trust and a favorable turn for Arbuckle claims
Tampa and Key West reports say the Fern reached Port Tampa late last night and will load a cargo of ammunition before sailing for Inland City. One echellory of ammo arrived yesterday, two more expected today, as the government seeks a charter for either the Olivette or the Florida to Matanzas, Cuba, to bring home American citizens stranded there. Consul Brice noted over 300 destitute Americans remained in Matanzas awaiting transport home, with Matanzas steamers unable to carry them. The treasury department queried for vessels in port capable of chartering for Matanzas relief.
Scranton republication recounts dyspepsia theory linking stomach failure to vital nourishment. It features Joseph TY. Vandyke’s experience with stomach distress, misdiagnoses, and a testimonial for Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People claiming to restore blood nutrition and nerve force.
A snippet from the New York Sun features Consul General Lee's Remnvica with a Cadman-style refrain praising Yankees and Virginia’s embrace of Yankee identity. The piece weaves poems about Yankee pride, a drug firm endorsement, and a plan to attempt a dramatic Alpine balloon crossing next summer for high-altitude photographs and science.
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