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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
6
The article profiles Dr L J K and his service in the Civil War, including a Vicksburg injury and later wounds. After years of decline he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring strength. Now 59, he resides in Chicago and attributes renewed health to the remedy used by many veterans.
Washington reports anxiety over Havana conditions with General Lee in steady contact. About 1,000 Americans may rush to leave. government ships Fern Bache Mangrove and steamers Olivette Mascotte stand by to evacuate as a potential exodus looms.
Consul General Lee reports from Havana that he and other Cuban officials face no special danger at present. He estimates about 10 days to arrange departures island wide, barring emergencies, though no formal recall action has occurred yet. Washington has instructed him to ensure safety for all Americans and to spend necessary funds, including hiring ships if required.
Maprip April 8. The family of United States Minister Woodford has begun their journey to Biarritz, France. The legation staff has departed Madrid and will likely stay in Paris for the time being.
Atlanta reports strong authority that the city will serve as the concentration point for United States troops in case of general mobilization. Washington advisories had suggested Chickamauga, but data favor Atlanta, with a final decision expected to be telegraphed to Washington soon by the Gulf department.
Washington April 8 Senators showed divided views on the presidents Cuban policy while agreeing on protecting General Lee and other Americans in Cuba. Some criticized delays and lack of prior evacuation of citizens while others urged protection be sent to Havana. Tampa April 8 The steamship Olivette sailed for Havana to bring Americans home, after urgent repairs.
Springfield Mass April 8 three hundred men at the United States armory here have been discharged by orders from Washington. They were employed on the old rifles.
An authoritative summary explains the delay of McKinley’s message to Congress due to General Lee’s Havana cable advising postponement of intervention plans until Americans can evacuate Cuba by the 10th. It states negotiations with Spain will not reopen, war seems likely, and Cuba’s independence would avert hostilities.
Madrid dispatch reports fifteen Spanish men of war to depart Cadiz for Cape Verde and reinforcements to Balearic islands. Canary Islands militia put on war footing as Correa and Bermejo push for rapid mobilization despite holidays.
The engineering corps under Colonel Henry M. Roberts begins submarine mining of New York and other harbor entrances. Engineer detachments from Willets Point head to Portland Boston Charleston Hampton Roads Fort Wadsworth and Fort Hancock to lay cables and mooring gear for controlled mines. Completion estimated in seven hours.
The Mascotte arrived at Key West from Havana with 96 passengers aboard and is coaling at the government dock. She will return to Havana as soon as through. Every state room on the Mascotte was engaged. It is reported that there is great excitement in Havana.
George W. Smalley, NY correspondent for The Times, says congress has done its worst and President McKinley has regained control, if he ever lost it, in a April 8 Lenox dispatch.
ColumsBus Ohio April 8 The senate passed the Riley bill appropriating 1,000,000 to put the national guard on a war footing with no dissenting votes.
The United States government has purchased a considerable quantity of ammunition and several quick firing guns in France. The action is reported from Paris on April 8 as part of military supply efforts.
A Havana cable reports extra mounted police guarding the Hotel Ingles and all places Americans gather. No outbreak signs observed, but guards increased to protect American visitors amid tensions.
The Madrid cabinet met after receiving Rome’s message and handled current ministerial affairs. Papers show pacific tones in public, yet the evening press warns of war. Heraldo praises government restraint while Liberal notes an inevitable break with the United States. Woodford’s passport status remains uncertain.
Maprio reports Baron Rothschild told The Pais he was buying a cruiser for Spain as a sign of warm love and sympathy. The Pais also claimed a Washington mob attacked the Spanish legation and the Spanish minister escaped via a window, with arms torn down.
London April 9 A Madrid dispatch says ambassadors from France Germany Russia and Italy visited Senor Gullón and presented a joint note for peace. Gullón replied that Spain had reached the limit of policy in conceding to U S demands and pretensions.
Washington reports a fleet of six ships including the Bache Fern Mangrove Olivette Mascotte and City of Key West deployed to Havana to transport Consul General Lee and all Americans willing to leave the island. Consul Lee may charter additional Havana harbor merchant ships for safe evacuation of U S citizens.
Washington on April 7 directs Dr Brunner Havana quarantine officer to allow Americans to depart Havana without certificates or examination. On arrival at the Florida coast those aboard will be examined and the vessel held until it is determined no disease is on board.
The Bache and the Mangrove reached Havana from Key West to remove American citizens seeking return to the United States. The yellow fever prohibitions are relaxed in Florida only for Americans.
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