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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
2
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The Herald reports martial law extended indefinitely in Rio de Janeiro due to unsettled conditions. Senator Pinheiro Machado and other top public figures have been arrested on charges of conspiring against President Moraes, sparking a powerful reaction in the city.
Sr. Paw December 17 jury returns verdict of not guilty against Mr. Bickel former vice president of Minnesota Savings Bank who was in charge of the bank. He faced accusations of violating state banking laws as part of a group of indictments against him.
New York capitalists have completed the purchase of a famed group of seven San d mines near Tucson, long developed and valued for their holdings. The sale links Boston owners with New York investors in a major regional mining deal. A. T. Count Manfred von Matuschka of Bilesia and Miss Ella Walker of Detroit were married in Detroit on Tuesday. Miss Walker is Hiram Walker’s granddaughter, founder of the Walkerville distillery in Ontario.
Honolulu readies for a Philippine Army invasion as the city enlists gala preparations and eager crowds in anticipation of an early arrival. Local authorities oversee ceremonial displays and security measures while residents prepare for a significant military moment.
In Chat Harbor reports say Sampson has the port under blockade while Schley moves in nearby. A torpedo boat scare from San Juan unsettled fears as four American vessels cruised the harbor area amid war tensions.
The Hawaiian Star reports a distinct tender of the islands to the United States executive and a pending reply, with Honolulu awaiting the text’s possible public release. From Maprio, General Blanco notes Terror reach Fajardo avoiding four American cruisers, while Sampson and Schley fleets patrol, and Lafayette coal issue is recorded.
Reported calls from Don factions urge immediate peace talks to end extended hostilities. Hope for external intervention fades as leaders insist a backdown is essential to avert further conflict.
London reports Spain seeks honorable peace as hostilities end. The Times Madrid correspondent notes public opinion favors a swift, honorable settlement and hopes Duke Almodovar de Rio will lead a timely initiative. Cabinet crisis seen as avertable. Captain Aubon vows best effort when opportunity arises.
San Francisco reports Honolulu preparations to receive transports bound for Manila. The town decorates with flags and bunting and will grant freedom of the city to aboard sailors. The China saw the City of Peking City of Sydney and Australia passing westward at great speed, all well on board.
Senator Lodge and Senator Morgan offered amendments to the war revenue bill directly affecting Hawaii. Lodge seeks to couple the annexation issue with the revenue bill, pressing both forward despite likely delaying passage. Informal consultations among annexation advocates suggest the amendment may be accepted but will slow the revenue bill.
Porto Rico reports a freighter delivering provisions to San Juan while war preparations continue. Spaniards vow to burn San Juan rather than surrender and claim they can repulse the American fleet. Unclear which cables the auxiliary cruiser St Louis may have cut.
Captain Concha of the doomed Spanish cruiser Don Juan de Austria says Spanish commanders knew fighting was hopeless yet faced public pressure in Manila. He cites disastrous condition of ships Don Antonio de Alloa, CastiIla, Don Juan de Austria, Marques Del Duera, Isla de Cuba and Isla de Luzon, and says Americans had not withdrawn by 11 o clock the Spanish would have tried to sail out and die.
A Kingston Jamaica dispatch reports the fishing schooner Jane found two reconcentrados in a yawl who fled Santiago de Cuba. They claim Admiral Cervera's squadron is in harbor, burned and victualed, and ready to sail when the Cadiz squadron arrives next week to break the blockade.
In the Spanish Maprio May 28 report Senor Cassell director of The Imparcial denounces alleged acts of certain American warships as contrary to international law. Count Almena in the Senate raises privateering, urging government adoption amid American actions. Foreign minister says the issue is inopportune and not fit for debate.
Maprio May 380 reports Senate testimony by Primo de Rivera, former captain general of the Philippines, defending his administration and reacting to news of the Cavite disaster. He declares disbelief at the report and asserts the American flag shall never float over Manila’s walls.
A heavy rain and wind storm swept St Louis shortly after 4 pm on May 30 marking the second anniversary of the deadly tornado. Thousands at the race track faced panic but no injuries or damage were reported, recalling the grandstand destruction two years ago.
A Port au Prince source to the AP dated May 25 reports Admiral Cervera's fleet was in Santiago de Cuba harbor with positive information about the status.
Maprio reports that the Spanish government has ordered all steamers from 1,000 tons and up capable of 12 knots to be impressed as auxiliary cruisers. Commanders at ports have been instructed to take charge of such ships, including mail boats.
A Havana dispatch says Captain General Blanco received news that nearly 30 American vessels were sighted off Cardenas in front of Maprio on a May day in 1880. The alert highlights heightened naval activity near the Cuban coast and the presence of foreign ships near Cuban waters.
In Key West on May 30 Judge Locke ruled in six cases against Spanish steamers seized at the Cuban blockade. The Catalina and Miguel Jover were released with vessels and cargo. Padre, Guido, Buena Ventura and Panama were condemned and forfeited. Buena Ventura’s neutral cargo to be restored to owners per the president’s proclamation.
A Shanghai dispatch reports the American mission at Tung Chou near Wu Chon looted and burned by a mob amid anti foreign rioting. Missionaries are believed to have escaped. US Consul Bedloe urged the Quang Lang viceroy to send troops to Tung Chou to suppress the disorders.
Word from Pottsville Pennsylvania says six miners were drowned when a flood of water broke into the red ash vein at the Kaska William colliery about ten miles east of town. The report notes the casualties are believed but not yet confirmed.
May 27 Madrid dispatch reports royal relatives urged the queen regent to depart Madrid but she stubbornly refused. A note to the powers is planned. May 28 Maprio cites El Epoca saying the cabinet discussed bombardment methods by the American squadron the alleged use of the Spanish flag at Guantanamo and the cutting of cables by the Americans.
In St. Paul on May 30 Governor Clough offered the sole definite remark about second call appointments. J. C. Shandrew, formerly colonel of the Third Minnesota National Guards, would be colonel of the Fifteenth Minnesota volunteers if such a unit exists.
Maprio reports from Havana that Cardenas near Matanzas is strongly fortified. A dispatch says twelve American warships staged a demonstration off Cienfuegos on Wednesday.
One half of the Chicago naval reserves totaling 207 men reached Key West Florida aboard the Mascotte this afternoon after departing Chicago Tuesday from Tampa. The voyage was reported without incident.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease needing a blood remedy. Hood's Sarsaparilla is said to eradicate scrofulous taints from the blood and cure catarrh, even after other remedies fail, with Hood's Pills offered as a convenient companion.
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