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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1898
Page
6
Fragmentary text outlines a broad wartime mood, focusing on fire, police sentiment, and calls for vigilance. Mentions British and American forces, defense mindset, and a push toward unity under peril. References to officials and public danger frame a national rallying tone.
A fragmented report notes Thines assessment that there is no ground for complaint regarding a predecessor. Mention of General Lar and potential treaty issues appears, with remarks about lack of formal comment and uncertainty on recall discussions.
Disjointed OCR text discusses General Lee, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, spring sessions, and military logistics. It mentions shifting positions, supplies, and potential movements north, with garbled phrases about dates, officers, and strategic notes.
March 7 dispatch from Key West reports imminent revolt and biot unrest in Havana via Key West. Volunteers disbandment, distrust among ranks, and colonial disputes ripple through Gen Eanes and Gen Parrade Santhews. Autonomist factions push debt and collection issues as troops face potential mob violence. Military leaders warn the danger of uncontrolled demonstrations by noncombatants and the impact on peace with the United States.
A Cadiz correspondent reports March determines the movement of the torpedo destroyers and torpedo Beats squadron. The article notes the voyage details are focused on the forthcoming southbound operation amid limited clarity from the Herald dispatch.
The text describes how the squadron will be fed and equipped for a long voyage, detailing supply ships like the City of Cadiz with coal provisions cannons and water lifeboats. It notes ten miles per hour speed and a forty day travel with periodic resupply and weather checks.
San Francisco authorities declare confidence in local forts and high officials anticipate shipments of munitions from Benievi fortis ai th Presidio and Yoint to reinforce Fort Point and Port Baker. Army officers at the Presidio say defenses can resist any Pacific threat from Spain.
The Olympia flagship of the Asiatic squadron may come home to San Francisco after three years at sea. The Descriptive report notes possible protected cruiser status and endurance, with a strong battery, enabling return to active service or further voyage if needed.
Washington March 7. Long estimates supplies left New York by steamer for West Indies will arrive by Wednesday allowing time to decide between options. He notes ships may be spared by Admiral Steard and discusses the Spanish stance on wartime entry to Cuban ports, warning of potential trouble if US warships face entry restrictions in Matanzas Sagua or Havana harbor.
Dispatches from the Maine indicate Spain may seek Gen Lee's recall while Madrid signals acquiescence to the U S stance. Prominent callers greet the president. Allison Hale Dingle Groavenor and Cannon confer in cabinet room. Du Bost voices protest over relief vessels but accepts current arrangements.
Key West dispatches state a revised plan to use U S warships to carry relief supplies to Cuba with cruisers Nashville and Montgomery to lead the mission. The Spanish demand to stop using vessels for reconcentrado shipments was discussed, but the United States kept the dispatch schedule, with officials citing a new plan decided in Washington and possibly influenced by Key West input.
Washington March 7 Chairman Hull of the military committee moved the passage under suspension of the rules of the Hawley bill creating two additional regiments of artillery. The debate produced no new facts but an outburst of enthusiasm as Mr Hay declared readiness for any wheare to prepare for the emergency. Two Democrats Jones of Wa and Cox of Tenn spoke against the bill which was passed without division.
Washington reports indicate Spain protests Consul General Lee due to his Cuban sympathy and his published utterances. Spain also resents Lee’s close ties with foreign correspondents who have troubled Madrid. It is believed Sener de Lame carried papers to Spain to prompt a recall request for Lee.
A dispatch from March 7 describes high level attempts to push a policy to acquire Cuba. It notes discussions between the president, secretary Laie, and against-secretary Day, plus brief contacts with Spanish authorities and Colonel John J. McCunk, aiming to time action on Cuban affairs. Reports from Key West mention continued naval activity and memorials for Maine disaster victims, with Long’s reply to naval questions casting doubt on a favorable outcome and requests for time to consider foreign commitments.
March 7 meeting at Whellington with Senator Hvar of Alaseuchusetta described as a real denas infernnce, showing bipartisanship stance in the capital.
Attendees included Boerethrits Lang Alger Judge Day Assistant secretary of State Senator Allein and Representatives Dingrey and Cannon. Democrats were DieSeHT. Admin assurances said Congress would supply funds to defend the government. St Louis March 7. The city of Nicksburg, an Anchor One boat, bought for the St Louis naval reserves to be rebuilt as a gun boat at $25,000, to be raised by local business leaders. Walter B Barker resigns as consul at Segun la Grande amid alleged friction with Gen Lee over Cuban aid.
New York praren 1 reports Ravana correspondent says the Maine’s starboard turret was blown off and sunk in mud. Ship’s carpenter George Helms inspected wreck, confirming prior accounts of the explosion’s force. Naval Inspector Hoover aboard the Mangarive will consult with the court of inquiry on structural findings.
Visitors arrived aboard the monitor Terran from Hilrapton to sea one of Urele's formidable Mehting ma nex. Copbun taudion commanded the vessel as orders were issued to close Finidara on Une citi Bel Boataen. George and Doan Teape Snarvest trum attended.
Boston March 7 orders issued calling for enlistment in severe ratings of the navy artificer class seamen ordinary seamen landsmen and coal passers. Enlistments to continue until farther orders, to fill vacancies from Maine and to aid ships Minneapolis and Monticello. Lancaster progresses with rigging. foremast to be set and re launched from dry dock by Thursday.
London dispatch reports the Valcap shipbuilding works at Stettin, Germany, denies via telegraph to the New York World London correspondent that it has sold cruisers to the Spanish government. The firm states no cruisers have been sold to Spain.
Point Loma will receive Lieutenant Humphrey and Battery D Third Artillery to mount three 10 inch rifles delivered for harbor defense. Orders direct the company to seal at once for emplacement at the harbor fortifications in San Diego California.
The Mary One steamer Alamo landed in Key West from New York carrying a cargo of ammunition for the United States Navy. Most of the ordnance is intended for the cruiser Cincinnati, with the cruiser Montgomery to take the supply to Cincinnati.
Crews for the Spanish torpedo boats Candi and Andes arrived in Glasgow to man vessels being completed by Thomivone shipyard. Boats expected to be completed Friday and proceed to Perrot, Spain, with Line Grado and Anion named among those joining the armaments program.
New Jersey SPCA agents questioned a newman about reindeer feeding at the Pennsylvania stockyards where 37 reindeer were landed for Klondike relief. A government spokesman explained reindeer feed on Arctic moss remains wet as it melts, water not required daily. The agents withdrew after being told the truth.
Longenberry March 7. Great alarm in Tory Island off Donegal as storms keep the island cut off for years. A gun boat made one successful landing of supplies on Tuesday. The steamship Tyrconnel tried unsuccessfully yesterday to land more food and aid.
New York March 7 A Kansas City rumour about a forged cablegram excommunicating Dr McGlynn is denied by church officials In the rectors residence near Archbishop Corrigan it is said no bishop or archbishop in America has communicated with the pope by cable and the pope would not use such a method for church business.
A Washington dispatch reports Abner McKinley faces pressure as administration support for Commissioner Jones grows. The note warns McKinley could lose influence and fees exceeding 100000 if the stance shifts. Also reported: Robert Ford purchases the Clay homestead in Bourbon County, Kentucky, 12 acres for 35900, largest local sale to date amid continued day’s events.
A garbled report outlines cattle hogs sheep and grain receipts at the Kansas City Livestock Market. Mentions steers heifers hogs and hog feeders with prices and quantities, including wheat corn and sugar related figures, plus references to regional delivery points and market names.
In Wilkesbarre, the trial of Sheriff Martin and deputies for the Lattimer strike shooting enters its closing phase. Commonwealth attorney Scarlet argues the strikers had a right to march on the public highway while the sheriff and deputies overstepped by firing. He notes the strikers refused to disperse despite the proclamation, despite the sheriff’s warning that they would cross his dead body if they went to Lattimer.
St Louis report says another strike by Illinois coal miners is likely after Biz Muddy Coal company of Cartersville lowers wages by six cents below the Springfield scale, thirty cents a ton. The one year contract begins April 1 when the Springfield scale takes effect. Company officers cite shipping distance and local conditions as reasons عدم being unable to compete with Sprinfield scale.
A year after the Hitz Blass company failure a molten glass pot 660 tons is found intact beneath the ruins. Workers drill and quarry to remove the solid mass as a new company plans to restart production in the spring. Also included are testimonials about Grippe cures and One Minute Cough Cure for croup and colds.
The March 7 market report notes opening weakness in wheat with July at lower and May higher before settling. corn remains quiet with selling pressure while oats and other grains show varied moves. Provisions edge lower as traders weigh war rumors and global markets. Noted activity includes large Western deliveries and cautious trading as prices drift.
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