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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
17
The War Department issues a quota list under the presidents call for 125,000 troops. States must supply infantry regiments, light batteries, cavalry, and other units, with Nebraska and Iowa listed for multiple regiments. A telegram to governors requests readiness dates and equipment inventories.
Washington April 27 The war and navy departments prepare for news from the seat of war. Wires are being run into the building and an extra force of telegraphers has been engaged. Precautionary measures are being made to handle reports.
Lincoln April 27 mobilization of Nebraska state guard began in earnest with the First and Third regiments arriving. By night about 2,000 citizen soldiers should be in camp as Adjutant General Berry warns of a long siege and possible absence of over a year. Prominent citizens report 50,000 Nebraskans want service. many enlist fully, others are tied by family duties.
Governor Lee learns from Secretary Alger that South Dakota must provide seven cavalry troops for the United States service. Company B reorganizes as a cavalry troop in Sioux Falls. Local lawyers and four bankers raise funds to cover mobilization costs and loan the money to the state until reimbursed after the legislature reconvenes.
A Cuba report notes wealthy Spaniards favor annexation to the United States as Cuba faces intensified US pressure. It warns Spain may abandon Cuba and distract the US from its campaign, while Cuban sympathizers fear continued internal feuds without US protection.
In St Joseph Mo Bishop Burke denounces war between the United States and Spain as unnecessary and a blot on the nation. he argues mediation could have avoided conflict while praising McKinley’s peace efforts though urging Catholics to fight if needed. His remarks spark criticism and some parishioners leave the church.
Washington April 27 Roosevelt will head a new regiment composed of cowboys raised by him. Dr Wood is involved in organizing the unit as part of a broader military effort.
The Times prints Spain's memorandum to the powers dated April 18. It defends Spanish conduct toward Cuba, asserts the innocence of Spanish officials in the Maine affair, and outlines four concessions offered to end the crisis. It argues the United States has not accepted these terms and warns of racial strife if Spain withdraws.
An enthusiastic patriotic gathering at Tremont temple addressed by J Monzon Aguerre, the Cuban junta’s Boston representative, forecast a swift decisive war, denouncing Spain and comparing past imperial deeds to present strength of the United States.
Washington reports the resignation of Secretary Sherman is ready to be submitted to President McKinley. The president has persuaded Secretary Day to accept the post and a younger head of the state department is desired amid war times. Sherman says his retirement is to offer a more active role to the nation and acknowledges health concerns.
New York April 26 Despite persistent rumors there has been no important movement of Spanish naval vessels since the war began. The first squadron remains at St Vincent Cape Verde. the second at Cadiz. the torpedo boat Temeraro has not left River Plate. The US North Atlantic squadron blockades Cuba and may be reinforced by the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius. The flying squadron patrols Hampton Roads watching St Vincent. cruisers Minneapolis and Columbia reached New England. Columbia at Newport, Minneapolis off Massachusetts. The two cruisers await the new cruiser Topeka and auxiliary Paris en route from England to New York. The New Orleans sails soon to join Minneapolis and Columbia off New England. The San Francisco is ready for sea and will sail tomorrow to join the fleet. The flying squadron's next move depends on the Cape Verde flotilla. The Asiatic squadron is at Mirs Bay and may attack Manila. Oregon and Marietta are moving north along South American coast. Reports say Spain leased a submarine mine destroyer built in France and possibly bound for American waters.
London dispatch notes rumors of disturbances in Madrid sparked by denial of Paris capture. Madrid and over twenty towns face mobs, with authorities warning that revolutionary parties push toward anti monarchy action as Spain trembles on edge of upheaval.
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