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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
2
From Rio de Janeiro reports to The Herain's correspondent indicate martial law has been extended indefinitely due to unsettled conditions. Senator Pinheiro Machado and other high officials are jailed on charges of conspiring against President Moraes, causing a notable sensation in Rio.
The jury in St. Paul returns a not guilty verdict for Bickel former vice president of Minnesota Savings Bank. He faced charges of violating state banking laws in a case that is among several indictments against him.
New York capitalists have closed the base of the famous San Revier mines, a seven-mine group near Tucson, developed by Boston owners. Count Manfred von Matuschka of Enesia and Miss Ella Walker of Detroit wed in Detroit on Tuesday. Miss Walker is granddaughter of Hiram Walker, founder of the Walkerville distillery.
Maprio May 3 The town is excited by news from the Philippines with a large crowd in the Celle de Sevilla civil guards on horseback called out to preserve order and precautions taken. London May 8 Dispatches say Madrid quiet but mounted guards patrol main streets as authorities vow to suppress street demonstrations amid criticism of Manila defenses.
Maprio reports that American warships blockading Cien Fuegos captured a Spanish merchant steamer. A colonel, surgeon, six officers and three non commissioned officers were taken prisoner while civilian passengers were released.
April 29. Don Arsenio Linares Pombo, commandant general, ordered all men aged 15 to 50 to enroll with volunteers for military service or face arrest military trial and death. Senor Chuchy Mandaley, a leading Spanish sympathizer, left for camp with others as crowds fled the city. Five thousand people have departed since the proclamation, mostly women and children.
The New York, off Havana and heading to Key West, fired 11 shells at Spanish cavalry on shore at Cabanas after their volley. The enemy fire was silenced after the first shot. Whether any Spaniards were killed or wounded remains unconfirmed as the flagship resumed its station off Morro.
Four regiments of infantry from Chickamauga Mobile and New Orleans arrived at the Florida coast. The First Tenth Twenty second and Twenty fourth regiments arrived today as seven Plant system train loads totaling 95 cars are reported en route and expected by morning. One hundred additional pack mules came in with the First regiment.
Washington May 3 official notification of neutrality from Siam completes Eastern Asia’s neutral stance except for China which has not spoken. Chinese ports remain open to the American fleet as no word from China has arrived. English to leave Cuba.
London reports negotiations have begun to remove British subjects from Cuba by British warships after several Englishmen were arrested there on accusations of espionage for the United States.
In Lisbon on April 80 the Official Gazette publishes a decree declaring Portugal neutral in the ongoing Spain United States conflict.
County and Beadle county voters are asked to support F A Munson for County Auditor and J C Klemme for Register of Deeds in Beadle county. Both announce candidacies and seek Republican primary support during the campaign.
London reports no Manila updates on the American fleet. The Linnet sails to watch Philippine interests and the Esmeralda heads to the Philippines with no cargo or passengers. Large sums are paid by those leaving Manila as neutrality shifts following the governor's proclamation.
A Singapore dispatch to The Daily Mail reports the French steamer Saigon and the Spanish steamer Espana arriving in Longpon crowded with Spanish refugees from the Philippines.
Maparip April 30 announcement says captains of Campania Transatlantica steamships will carry Spanish mails to Cuba and try to break the U S blockade. Spanish residents in Mexico offer to send necessities to Cubans as the government debates aid.
Hayti government informs United States Minister Powell that Hayti will fulfill all treaty terms with the United States regarding privateering and related matters during the war between Spain and the United States. The statement comes from Port au Prince dated April 30.
Tampa dispatch reports Colonel Cochran told to hold 1st provisional brigade in readiness for 30 days rations as Washington weighs moving 6,600 Tropes from Chickamauga toward Cuba. Officials expect 2nd brigade to receive similar orders soon and plan a possible Havana rush before the rainy season.
April 30 Wisconsin crowds Camp Harvey at the state fair grounds as a large body of military men arrives by train. Volunteers come from Racine Madison Fort Atkinson Darlington Monroe Janesville Beloit Whitewater Marinette Oconto Sheboygan La Crosse Oshkosh Appleton Ripon Manitowoc Menominee Eau Claire Neillsville and Ashland with more enlisting daily to fill each company.
Ireland, the mail steamer claimed to be purchased by the United States, has been forbidden to sail from Kixeston Ireland on April 28, according to local dispatches. The seizure stalls a notable transfer amid diplomatic and shipping concerns.
Newport R I April 28 The United States cruiser Columbia sailed at 8 30 a m. Her destination is not known.
Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet, promises to cure painful swollen feet, bunions, sweat, callouses and hot tired feet. It claims to make tight or new shoes feel easy and offers trial packages by mail for 25 cents in stamps. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
Three Minnesota National Guard regiments marched from the state capitol at eleven oclock led by Governor Clough to the fair grounds at Hamline. They will remain at Camp Ramsey until ordered to the front.
Dispatch from Manila reports numerous Spanish vessels fleeing the capital crowded with passengers and treasure. The American squadron is expected to seize valuable prizes as they pursue the fleeing ships.
The United States cruiser Detroit arrived at Key West on April 29 with another prize, the Abolwar, a small Spanish merchant vessel captured during operations.
Mrs J F Luke of Cresbard South Dakota reports her husband suffered catarrh in head and throat. After six bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla he was relieved and cured of stomach trouble. She calls Hood's Sarsaparilla a necessary household remedy and notes Hood's Pills accompany it.
A Plymouth report from April 30 notes a steamer from St. Vincent Cape Verde Islands says Spanish warships at Cape Verde are unable to obtain half the coal they need to fill their bunkers.
New York April 30 Miss Helen Gould confirmed the report she had offered the United States government one hundred thousand dollars to aid in prosecuting the war against Spain. She noted the offer had been acknowledged by President McKinley but not yet accepted.
Mount Gretna Pennsylvania April 80 The Pennsylvania militia eight thousand strong encamped in the city on the first day of camp. Snow rain and hail marked the opening conditions as troops settled in.
New York April 30 The Ogden Goelet estate declines the $500,000 offered by the government for the yacht Mayflower. The government had agreed to pay the sum but the heirs refuse to accept.
Three steamers of Campenia Tramantiaution are rapidly armed as cruiseca. The fragmentary report notes a build up of naval strength with ships in process, signaling heightened tensions and imminent maritime readiness by the unnamed state.
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