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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
2
Mart ial law in Rio Janeiro has been extended indefinitely amid unrest. Senator Pinheiro Machado and other leading officials have been arrested on charges of conspiring against President Moraes, causing a local sensation due to the stature of the accused.
The jury in the Bickel case returns a verdict of not guilty. Bickel, former vice president of Minnesota Savings Bank, led the institution and faced charges under state banking laws. The ruling covers one of several indictments against him.
New York capitalists have closed the base of a famous group of seven San Davies mines near Tucson Arizona, held by Boston owners. The extensive developments span the ore region sixteen miles south of the city. Count Manfred von Matuschka of Biliesia and Miss Ella Walker of Detroit were married in Detroit on Tuesday. Miss Walker is granddaughter of Hiram Walker founder of Walkerville Ontario distillery.
Washington officials report no word from Commodore Dewey about Manila after the cable break and fear delays in his plans to seize Manila. Officials monitor Hong Kong Consul Wildman for updates, noting British cable precedence in emergencies and possible lack of Spaniards control.
London May 9 anxiety rose in the House of Commons over Commodore Dewey’s absence of news and Manila prospects. The debate touched on British flag steamers at Manila and possible danger near Corregidor. People doubted disaster, but feared unexpected resistance and limited dispatch capacity. Possible telegraph line control issues were also suggested.
The Exchange Telegraph says the United States dispatch boat Hugh McCulloch reached Mirs Bay near Hong Kong days ago and learned of Commodore Dewey's victory. She hurried to Manila for dispatches and cannot return to Hong Kong for a day or two, then will bring back the most important news.
A Shanghai dispatch reports Dewey bombarded Manila after destroying Cavite fleet. The city was said to be burning in many areas, largely due to insurgent action, with substantial Spanish civilian casualties. Senate action increases Army surgeons to 15 and allows contracted surgeons as needed.
News from Havana reports the British cruiser Talbot arrived to take off British subjects wanting to leave the city. After delay from blockading ships, the flagship granted permission. Admiral Sir John Richardson visited the Talbot aboard. Britons, unaware of Manila victory, congratulated Admiral Sampson and fleet officers upon learning the news.
Military supplies for the Cuban insurgents were stacked on Governors Island wharf awaiting immediate dispatch. The marked crates read R. Rodrigous Mobile Alabama and include 6000 Springfield rifles, a large quantity of ammunition, 100 dozen machetes, saddles, bridles, halters, and assorted machinery cases.
In Aberdeen Scotland on May 7 the third class German cruiser Olga passed Peterhead flying the plague flag an alerting display during wartime maneuvers and signaling tensions in the North Sea waters.
Secretary Long reported no word from Commodore Dewey and confidence in his ability to hold Manila. He said Dewey’s fleet annihilated Spain’s at Manila, with Olympia strong enough to dominate the bay and shore batteries not seen as a major threat. Aged preparations for supplies and a convoy were set, with Charleston’s commander assigned for repairs. Governors of Cuba and Porto Rico deny fear of a US landing as drama of a Pacific chase unfolds.
Michigan Senator Burrows told the president that everything is moving smoothly and that Puerto Rico should be taken within a day or two. Other senators and representatives were in conferences as the day progressed.
Lieutenant Colonel Ludlow, chief engineer in charge of New York harbor defenses, arrived in Tampa on May 7 and conferred with General Shafter’s staff in an extended meeting. The discussion topic was not disclosed.
A Kingston Jamaica dispatch to The Daily Chronicle reports Spanish forces are gathering in Cuba’s seaports for an invasion and have abandoned inland areas to insurgents.
Elizabeth A. Sandoe of Walkerville credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restored appetite and strength after a period of weakness. The testimonial praises Hood's Hills as the best family medicine for heart, stomach, and liver. The ad touts Hood's as gentle reliable and sure.
Admiral Sampson leads the North Atlantic squadron toward Porto Rico to engage the Spanish armada. Watsons blockading division keeps Cuban waters under vigil and Havana sealed. Schley’s squadron guards Hampton Roads while St Louis Yale and Harvard patrol the Atlantic for an early sighting. If the armada heads toward the US coast Sampson and Schley will unite to strike. The fleet near Cape Verde is believed bound for American shores and may reach Porto Rico by Saturday.
Washington officials refuse to reveal details of Admiral Sampson’s squadron movements while signaling forthcoming news nearly as significant as the Philippines report. An administration official dismisses fears for the Oregon, arguing Spain would not risk battle off Cape Verde. Possible targets include Porto Rico or a Cuban port, but no theory is confirmed.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt departed Washington for San Antonio to assume duties as lieutenant colonel of the regiment of riflemen under Colonel Leonard Wood. He has practically severed his official ties to the navy department, though the resignation may wait until a successor is appointed and qualified.
Eighteen carloads of munitions of war were sent to eastern and southern ports from the Rock Island arsenal in one day, carrying nearly 43 million rounds of ammunition.
San Francisco May 7 Work on the United States battleship Wisconsin is delayed by the non arrival of armor plates. The completion of the vessel is being rushed with all possible speed. Over 3 000 men are employed in the yard on day and night shifts.
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