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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
4
Washington reports detail the United States notifying Spain over Cuba intervention. The text outlines the joint resolution, passport demand, and evacuation ultimatum to Spain delivered via Minister Woodford. It notes Spain severed diplomatic relations and the ensuing communications.
The state department informs foreign representatives and U S embassies that the government will not use privateering. It states enemy goods in neutral ships are exempt except contraband, neutral goods under enemy flag are safe from seizure, and blockades must be effective. It outlines three classes of contraband and notes shipments depend on individual facts.
Washington April 23 proclamation declares a blockade of Cuba’s north coast from Cardenas to Bahia Honda and the south coast port of Cienfuegos to enforce the April 20 resolution. It states U S forces and militia will seal entrances and exits, warning neutral vessels approaching or leaving without notice.
Madrid witnesses a grand opening of the Spanish cortes as the queen regent reads from the throne in the senate. She warns that continued U S threats may force breaking relations, thanks the pope and powers for support, and pledges to defend the throne with the nation behind her son until he is old enough to govern.
Madrid and London dispatches report Spain formally recognizing a state of war with the United States. The royal decree breaks off diplomatic relations and allows privateering with a cruiser force from mercantile ships while outlining maritime law, neutral flags, blockades, and prize rules. Germany remains neutral and European powers weigh implications.
Dispatches report the Madrid government notifying Sherman that diplomatic relations are broken and official communications halted. Woodford says he requested safe passports and will turn the legation over to the British embassy as he moves toward Paris.
Gen Stewart J. Woodford and staff reach Pontes on the Spanish frontier after attacks on their train at Valladolid and Segovia amid student gatherings. In Washington the Senate confirms Charles Emory Smith as postmaster general after Gary resigns for health reasons, with White House noting no link to foreign issues.
The article discusses contraband definitions and neutral rights, noting that belligerents may determine contraband, with changes as inventions progress. It cites Spain's partial alignment with Paris declaration and ships policing for enemy vessels, urging consult of treaties for neutral shipments. London report dated April 25.
Havana April 23 Capt Gen Blanco issues decree reaffirming earlier orders and declares a state of war. He revokes pardons for insurgents and places under martial law all treason espionage crimes against peace and the nation. London April 23 says Madrid orders armistice in Cuba ended.
The Spanish minister and six staff members left Washington at 7 23 o'clock Wednesday night signaling the end of Spain's diplomatic representation in the United States. The party traveled by Pennsylvania Railroad north to Buffalo Suspension Bridge and on to Toronto, under passport protection arranged by the State Department.
S Mosby a guerrilla figure now living in this city has wired General Miles requesting authority to form a battalion of 42 service members for front line action.
Unclear OCR text notes a death and jail corridor mention in Chicago with fragmented phrases about a homicide and a prediction, lacking clear names, dates, or locales to confirm details.
The message from President McKinley outlines blockade enforcement by naval forces and penalties for violating the blockade. It notes neutral ships may leave Cuban ports within UU days after blockade establishment. The article discusses a partial blockade of Cuba and the rationale of restricting the eastern island region to limit insurgent supply lines.
Capt. Gen. Blanco issues a fiery appeal urging Cubans to fight for Spain's honor. He condemns U.S. intervention and vows Spain's rights in Cuba, saying Americans must come to take the island if they can. The manifesto stirs strong local enthusiasm with crowds praising the stance.
Augustus C. Widber treasurer of San Francisco is accused of pilfering 160000 in municipal funds. An investigation began after seals on gold bags were cut and coins exchanged with silver, while bag weight remained unchanged, raising suspicions among city officials.
The queen regent addressed the Cortes boasting national unity and strength against foreign aggression. She predicted a dark future yet expressed confidence in the army, navy, and a united nation. Cheers of viva Espana echoed as Sagasta declared the cortes opened and the royal procession left the building.
Key West Florida April 235 The US warship Nashville sighted the Spanish merchantman Buena Ventura off Sand Key. A four inch shell forced the ship to halt and a prize crew under Ensign T P Magruder boarded Capt Sucarraga admitted the situation. Marines patrol the deck and the crew is at ease. Prize law directs Capt Maynard to hand over prisoners to the US district attorney for disposition.
A failure in St Louis area firms including Todd pulley and shafting works and Todd Stamey Hill Furnishing company was filed Tuesday in favor of the Mech anic's Bank of St Louis as trustee naming George F McNulty as assignee. Liabilities are estimated at 75000 to 100000 with assets expected to cover the amount and operations to resume.
A London cablegram to the Commercial Advertiser reports that continental powers will maintain strict neutrality between the United States and Spain until bloodshed appeases Spanish honor. They then plan a cautious concerted effort to ease Spain from its difficulties.
Washington April 23 at 2 30 p m the Volunteer Army Bill has become law with formal enactment by the legislature.
Detroit reports Commander Gilbert Wilkes of the Michigan naval militia received orders to proceed at once to Norfolk Virginia. After a conference with officers the division will be ready to depart within three days.
The Illinois Democratic Party moves its state convention from May 17 to July 12 while Republicans are expected to follow with similar action within weeks. In Oshkosh Birdie Fox dies after being shot by her lover George Miles who then shoots himself. Miles dies in the hospital hours later. The quarrel sparked the tragedy.
A Biloxi dispatch reports the revenue cutter Winona captured the Saturnia near Ship Island. Other fleet actions include Catalina seized near Havana by Detroit, Miguel Jover captured by Helena, and Onadidia and Antonio engaged by Cushing and Porter. News from Key West and New York notes no shots fired yet, a growing blockade, and preparations for possible landings. General Gomez reportedly moves on Havana with 350,000 men as Sampson plans a gradual bombardment and blockade to force capitulation.
An official Havana dispatch dated Saturday reports the Italian man of war Giovanni Busan entering the port and being received with an ovation.
The British ship Aighburth, Capt. John Jones, reports losing Chief Officer Evan Richards and seaman John Miller during a typhoon on December 7 while en route from Java. The vessel arrived in Philadelphia Sunday evening.
President McKinley issues a proclamation calling for 125000 volunteers to serve two years in response to a April 1898 joint resolution and war measures. States will supply quotas, mobilization spreads nationwide, with guards preferred and substitutions allowed where needed.
The four story Great Western Printing company building at 511 and 515 Market Street was gutted by a Sunday night fire. Loss is $60,000 with $40,000 insured. The block also included Thena Clede and Imperial hotels. fires were controlled with no further damage.
In Murray Kentucky on April 25 Boone Spencer jailed for horse stealing killed himself and his wife after she cut her throat with a razor in his cell. The jailer witnessed the double suicides and could not prevent them.
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