28 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
1
Washington reports a shifting rush to actual war as nations favor strict neutrality with Spain. Britain leads in neutral conduct while the United States considers prize law liberalization and potential releases. The Panama case remains complex as courts decide contraband status.
Washington April 27 The army reorganization law prompts the War Department to plan the regular army rise to over 60,000, ready to muster volunteers. Officers are detailed for state duties and West Point cadets slated for duty earlier than usual to fill regular and volunteer ranks.
First Lieutenant Andrew S. Rowan of the Nineteenth Infantry arrives in Kingston Jamaica under war department orders. He heads to General Claxito Garcia’s camp to coordinate insurgent cooperation for an Easter Cuba invasion, carrying a map and Spanish fluency as key assets.
The Spanish vice consul at Toronto dismissed reports that Senor Polo bribed Spanish agents to undermine the United States from Canadian soil. He said two American consuls joined the Toronto group briefly before departing once destinations were arranged.
Washington dispatch reports that Captain A. P. Mahan the renowned naval author has been reassigned or moved within the Navy. Details indicate a notable personnel shift affecting leadership roles and future assignments.
A retired naval officer Captain Ma han is ordered to report to the navy department and likely to replace Admiral Walker on the strategy board. The president and Secretary Long hold Admiral Walker in high regard for his professional ability and anticipate his assignment to a role of high importance soon.
Washington April 27 Commodore Bradford chief of the equipment bureau offered resignation and sought assignment to a warship. Secretary Long weighed the request and declined to accept the resignation citing the need for officers in the department despite officers eager to go to the front.
The White Star freight steamer Bovie arrives in New York with 553 cases of cannons carriage work empty shells and empty cartridge cases for the government after departing Liverpool April 15. Captain Jones said war might be declared before arrival and that Spanish spies watched the shipments at Liverpool.
The message from the Spanish front states all United States consuls are believed safe as they evacuated from Spain. Consul Fay reports from Lisbon via Dariel, Consul Rowen from Paris at Barcelona, Consul Scarroll from Cadiz, and Consul Bartlemann from Gibraltar at Malaga. The department confirms the rest are safe.
Washington predicts McKinley believes hunger may force Spain to concede Cuba with powers stepping in. The sense grows that there will be little actual fighting as the Spanish fleet stays on the European side of the Atlantic.
The consuls general of Ecuador, Nicaragua, San Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, and the Republic of San Domingo report that their citizens sympathize with Spain but their governments will observe the strictest neutrality.
Secretary Long orders release of 28 sailors from Boston naval prison upon judge advocate general Captain Lemly’s recommendation. The men, held for various military law infractions, are deemed eligible for restoration to active service.
Secretary Sherman retires from the position and Judge Day is confirmed as secretary. John Bassett Moore is expected to be confirmed for Judge Day's former post and return to Washington within about two days.
Kingston reports six British warships to patrol the area during the U S Spain hostilities. The Times correspondent says cruiser Talbot is ordered to proceed to Havana.
Washington April 27 The navy department shows great anxiety for news from the blockading squadron. Despite numerous unofficial reports of engagements with shore batteries no official confirmation has arrived.
The merchantman Telesfora under Captain Harminage from Galveston to Liverpool diverted to Kingston Jamaica to avoid capture. She reports to owners Larrinage & Co of Liverpool and seeks instructions after docking with cotton and grain aboard.
Senator Proctor introduced a bill to organize a nationwide volunteer brigade of engineers for the Spanish war. The proposal limits the brigade to three regiments and 3,500 men.
Three explosions at the California Powder works kill seven men and seriously injure four others in Santa Cruz. The blast begins with a cotton plant fire spreading to the powder mill area, with no sabotage suspected and officials asserting normal operation will resume.
The telegraphic baseball results show games in Philadelphia Louisville Baltimore Chicago and more. Umpires Snyder Curry Swartwood Woods Cushman Heydler and O Day officiated as several contests were postponed or delayed due to wet grounds or other conditions.
The Mangrove captures the Panama, a 2800 ton Trans Atlantic liner and Spanish auxiliary cruiser, off Havana. Panama carried 29 passengers, 72 crew including a Spanish officer, and a cargo of general merchandise and corn. Indiana and prize crew accompany the capture. Panama destined for Havana with refugees aboard.
United States consul James H. Springer from Carbarien Cuba arrives in New York aboard the Ravensdale and estimates Spanish forces on the island at 250,000 to 300,000 with insurgents unlikely to exceed 40,000 due to poor provisioning. He warns rotted army funds and bad supplies cripple Spanish efforts while insurgents remain ill-equipped and outnumbered.
Secretary of War Alger reports telegraphic troop requisitions answered by nearly every state and territory. Captain General Blanco says Spanish ships can be redeployed as Havana defense is covered. Mail service with Spain and colonies halted from Washington. The Shenandoah was seen April 4 southwest of the Azores. British colonies announce neutrality with the United States.
The state department sent notices to all foreign nations announcing Congress declared war has existed since April 21 to preserve our rights.
President McKinley issues a proclamation declaring the United States will conduct the war with Spain without privateering. The decree emphasizes official military action and rejects civilian privateering as a wartime tactic.
The government states preparations are complete to sever the undersea cable linking Jamaica and Cuba, aiming to disrupt communications between the Caribbean nations.
Queenstown April 27 The White Star liner Majestic bound for Liverpool from New York reports passing an American liner at 4 AM Monday in lat 48.52 long 29.8, believed to be the Paris. No Spanish warship seen. Majestic passengers cheered upon learning war had been proclaimed.
New York reports Commander Horace Elmer who was recently relieved by Admiral Erben died at the Mansion House in Brooklyn at 5:20 yesterday afternoon. He formerly commanded the Mosquito fleet but left due to ill health.
Hamburg American Line reports the sale of the Fuerst Bismarck and Hamburg to the U S government. The auxiliary board authorized the purchase and the ships will be sent to the Brooklyn navy yard for fitting as auxiliary cruisers, according to Superintendent Badenhauser.
Cardinal Ciraco Maria Sancha y Hervas and Cardinal Cascajares y Azara, archbishops of Toledo and Valladolid, expressed in strong terms their adhesion to the throne speech. The clergy’s stance in Spain was widely applauded for unity in face of the enemy.
QUEENSTOWN April 27 Captain Albrecht of the Red Star line steamer Pennland says there was a misunderstanding about reports she sighted a Spanish warship. He states the Pennland, which left Philadelphia on April 16, sighted no American or Spanish warships.
Cambridge April 27 Harvard announces degrees will be conferred upon any senior connected with the state militia who leaves his studies to answer the president's call.
In Plymouth on April 27 rumors spread that a Spanish gunboat is patrolling the entrance to the Channel near the Lizard, where the lighthouse guards England's southwestern coast.
Portland reports orders to seal the harbor from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. immediately. Patrol boats will operate outside by day to guide ships safely into the harbor.
The war department asked Congress to authorize enlistment of hospital corps volunteers as non combatants, with each regiment and army division included in the program.
The notice lists currency values for bank notes and coins including commercial bills and silver certificates. It shows exchange figures around 4.8 to 4.85 with rounding variations, and bar silver priced near 530 and Mexican dollars at about 4514c.
The torpedo boat Porter reports the blockade off Cuba remains unchanged. The cruiser Cincinnati captured Lieutenant Pedro Fernandez of the Spanish army returning to his family on a small sloop and he is detained on the flagship.
Madrid reports General Blanco states the situation unchanged after a division of five American vessels approached Marianao. The Spanish gunboat Nigera repulsed three destroyers attempting to enter port of Cardenas and compelled their retreat. He believes the Americans will not disembark in Cuba.
Market notes show flour City mills patent and winter patents with varied prices, Minnesota and western grains traded with no. 2 red wheat bids, cornmeal, oats, hay, pork, and dairy products listed. Spot and futures quotes cover butter cheese and other staples with range figures and arrival terms.
Rev W J Yates argues hospitality shapes social life beyond hotels and clubs. Abraham's welcome to travelers illustrates unearned blessing, and modern homes should welcome strangers. A single evening with a cultured guest can inspire children and forge lasting friendships. Use hospitality without grudging.
A historical note highlights the band of 1620 settlers at Plymouth Landing their chosen captain whose courage, vigilance, and leadership forged peaceful relations with the Indians and led to fort construction on forefathers rock.
Fort Bill raised a cannon on the flat roof, a stockade enclosed the settlement, sentinels stood at gates and a watchtower. Standish later moved across the harbor to Captain's Hill Duxbury built a house near Plymouth where a durable monument to him rises.
The passage argues Luther shaped the Reformation as much through his hymns as Bible translation. It notes children learned them at home while martyrs sang on scaffold and stake, claiming Christian victory comes through songs when reason fails.
A New York Journal snippet notes a question about a deceased Ohio man and the claim that the joy of the Lord is strength. It records a gentleman asking what federal office the deceased held, highlighting a religious and civic context.
Belle recounts a frightening outing with Will that turned calmer after they met the minister. Betsy asks how it happened, and Belle explains Will invited the minister to accompany them on the walk.
A brief Detroit Free Press quip shows a Highlander in full uniform asking Sandy if he is cold with the kilt. Sandy replies he is not cold but nearly kilts himself from the cold.
Rev 8 S H Doyle discusses the weekly topic for May 1 focusing on transforming the world through Christian obedience. Christ calls believers to be salt and light, influencing others by cheerful and implicit trustful obedience to God, making the world morally and spiritually better.
Reverend Theodore L. Cuyler urges young believers to grasp God's Word firmly and adopt a well defined system of theology. He warns against modern doubts and fogs, insisting on the old gospel to build a solid church with Jesus Christ as cornerstone.
The piece argues that knowing Jesus comes from acting on His commandments not from dreaming or debating. It states seeds of truth grow in obedience, and mental darkness follows disobedience. Submission of will to divine law brings awareness of His teachings.
A Westminster Teacher extols love as a force that builds beauty in lives. It brings hope to the discouraged, strength to the weak, joy to the sorrowing, and courage to the despairing to begin again. Love blesses with benevolent words and uplifting breath.
A Jewish Exponent exhortation to turn feelings into concrete actions, valuing even small deeds as expressions of inner conviction and emotion.
A Christian Witness note expresses delight in meeting and conversing with people described as white souled, a sentiment presented as beyond full expression or comprehension.
Buffalo market reports show wheat prices with No 1 hard at 1.154 and No 1 northern at 1.27, winter wheat No 2 red 1.12, oats No 2 white 3.44, corn No 2 yellow 0.304 and No 8 yellow 0.38, rye No 2 0.68, flour grades with spring patent 6.00 per barrel and range up to 6.25, butter state creamery 18? cents, cheese full cream 8 9 cents, eggs state 11 11.4 cents and western 10.4 11 cents.
CATTLE prices show extra export steers at 5.10 to 5.20 with good demand, cows and heifers 350 to 425, calves heavy fed around 4.00 to 4.20. SHEEP AND LAMBS quote choice to extra weth ers 1.20 to 4.90, spring lambs 5.00 to 5.10, hogs at 4.20 to 4.25 with pigs 8.90 to 4.05.
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