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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
6
A pastor's wife recalls years of severe stomach pain, swelling, and nervous numbness eased after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She credits eleven boxes with restoring appetite, sleep, and energy to resume heavy work this summer. The ad touts the pills as a valuable medical remedy trusted by druggists.
Madrid dispatch says a cabinet crisis is imminent with possible formation of a national ministry under Marshal Martinez Campos. Parliament likely to close soon. Weyler gains popularity but is unlikely to lead. Public opposes republic and favors Don Carlos or status quo. a military dictatorship would likely be under the queen regent, possibly Campos, with Polavieja having more chance than Weyler.
Maprio May 5 report notes Senor Canelajas editor of Heraldo argues it is preferable to grant Cuban independence than to embark on foreign-war ventures without proper preparation. He advocates a cautious approach to Cuba's status as Spain weighs its future.
Pennsylvania line Battery A under Captain Barclay H Warburton ordered to be prepared to leave Mount Gretna within 48 hours and reach full fighting strength for deployment. Separately in Washington Secretary Alsger directs 10 Spanish officers and 10 privates from the steamer Argonauta to Fort McPherson near Atlanta for confinement pending exchange or other disposition.
About 8,000 striking miners staged a noisy protest at Murcia the capital of the province near Carthagena. They shouted death to the thieves and down with the taxes attacked the railroad depot and other buildings before troops halted their march toward the port. Several wounded and martial law proclaimed in Carthagena with threats of further disturbances in Oviedo Leon and other towns where factory hands struck for cheap bread.
May 7 Key West reports Captain Lyons of the Dolphin has cruised 11 days along Cuba's western shore. He notes heavy shore activity, especially at Bahia Honda, with Spaniards building improvised earthworks and fortifications in preparation against invasion.
London May 7 The Daily Mail correspondent cites an indisputable authority claiming five Spanish warships including the battleship Pelayo and cruiser Alfonso XIII have no ammunition. The delay affects the Cape Verde fleet’s sailing and may force a Cadiz return.
VaLirJo Cal May 6 It is reported at the navy department that the cruiser Charleston will go into commission at once and immediately set sail for the Philippines. She is expected to convoy to the Orient at top speed with fast steamers from San Francisco loaded with ammunition coal food clothing and troops.
Honea Kona May 6 report shows no confirmation of the Hugh McCulloch’s arrival at Mirs bay. Investigation finds no verification that the United States dispatch boat, once attached to Commodore Dewey’s squadron, reached Manila or left before Sunday’s battle.
London reports a Daily Mail dispatch from Key West via Tampa claiming Rear Admiral Sampson will sail to Porto Rico to destroy or seize the coaling station before the Spanish squadron arrives and then engage them. Vienna notes Queen Maria Christina's possible resignation to avert dynastic unrest as observers foresee a potential great naval clash in West Indian waters.
Tampa May 6. Army officers expect no troop movement toward Cuba until after the Spanish flotilla meets Rear Admiral Sampson but all steps for rapid shipment remain pressed. Division hospitals and surgeons are assigned, the First Infantry drilled for entrenchment, and marches in heavy order practiced. Native Cuban landing plans are being pushed toward a point near General Gomez's army with size still uncertain.
Washington reports strong interest in a claimed return of the Spanish Cape Verde fleet to Cadiz. Naval officers doubt Portuguese-reported news, noting Portugal's sympathy with Spain. A Spanish admiral could be trying to mislead observers by signaling a return to Europe.
Maprio May 6 report notes widespread discontent over bread cost and increasing acts against authority. In Estramadura at Caceras rioters seized wheat flour shipments, Valencia is under siege, Catalan saw mayor and councilors captured and shot, Talevara bakers and government buildings burned, Augilias Murcia mob mostly women burned storehouse and offices.
Key West May 6 The exodus of Admiral Sampson s fleet after a brief visit here marked the dullest day since hostilities began. The ships left in full capacity, a sign of plans occupying time, while the Cuban blockade remains rigidly enforced by smaller cruisers under Captain Converse of the Montgomery.
A Rio de Janeiro dispatch reports the United States battleship Oregon and the gunboat Marietta have sailed for home with the dynamite cruiser Niteroy expected to follow soon. The move appears part of a rapid redeployment of U.S. naval forces in the region.
ALBAIY May 6 Governor Black has authorized the aqueduct commissioners of New York to appoint 100 special deputies to guard the Croton aqueduct to prevent any attempts by Spanish spies to blow up the water supply of New York.
Maprio reports alarming outbreaks across provinces led by hunger with troops firing in self defense in Gijon on the bay of Biscay. Artillery ordered out at Gijon and Talavera de la Reina sees a Jesuit house burned as riots intensify amid government instability in Madrid.
Madrid dispatch reports the Cortes will approve a measure to prohibit exporting corn flour rye maize and potatoes and to drop the duty on importing these foodstuffs.
The house approved the conference report on the fortifications bill in Washington on May 6. The remainder of the session focused on debating the Alaskan land bill.
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