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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
1
Don Nicolas Salmeron y Alonzo, noted Spanish Republican leader, says the country heads toward a big disaster with no hope. He argues free elections would yield a Republican majority in the cortes and warns that if lethargy vanishes a disastrous campaign may follow.
Reports show about 8,000 members of the order in the state and 84 lodges. Seventeen new lodges were instituted in the past year with the treasurer noting an excellent financial condition.
June 10. A lively discussion in the senate rose over Mr. Lodge's resolution for an investigation into how funds paid under a Methodist Book Concern claim were distributed. Lobbyists are accused of taking 86 percent of the large sum despite assurances that agents would receive none. Several Southern senators denounced the payments to the lobby.
A senator reports the president is considering sending a special message to Congress to annex Hawaii immediately on military grounds. In Washington, General A W Greely bans publication of news about American forces with no exceptions, covering naval and military movements.
The Spanish cabinet held a lengthy session on the military situation in the Philippines. General Correa denied Captain General Augustin’s position was desperate. Sagasta said Manila could defend itself until reinforcements arrive. Measures were adopted in secret, and Captain Aunon was authorized to act as needed. Sagasta stated the government had no intention of initiating peace talks.
London editorials from The Times and The Daily News argue the Spanish government faces a critical period, and that America will win the war quickly. They urge Spain to submit without delay and emphasize the United States deserves rewards for energy and foresight in a just cause.
June 10 dispatches discuss rising public anger over Philippine affairs. The press blames the government’s laxness and anticipates cabinet decisions. A Madrid telegram claims Augustin’s Manila report was toned down, fueling national fury.
Lt Roy Minn June 10 O D Matson about 60 an old resident was run over by the Milwaukee passenger train while attempting the crossing and was instantly killed. The grand lodge of the Good Templars is holding its 41st annual session at Knights of Pythias hall, Magonic temple with reports of officers read.
Unconfirmed report from Hayti notes a schooner arriving from Turk's Island carrying a man who claims details of a brave lieutenant and crew turned over to military authorities. The message hints at a larger action involving a Bahamian voyage and uncertain timing.
Officials offered no confirmation or denial of reports that the Santiago expedition is under way. The story has circulated in diplomatic and defense circles, but no official statement has been made in Washington.
Washington rumors of suspicious ships near the Florida Straits spark unease in official circles as troop movements toward Santiago are believed underway. Officials refuse to confirm or deny transport details, while censorship officials acknowledge authorized troop departures from Tampa.
Report indicates Santiago de Cuba captured on Tuesday while cable communication between Cape Haytian and Cuba remains interrupted.
Report from Santiago de Cuba cites Admiral Cervera sending a flag of truce about Lieutenant Hobson and his crew held by military authorities after their action sinking the Merrimac. The plan for prisoner exchange is halted as Governor Blanco reviews the case. Meanwhile Marblehead Yankee and St Louis cut Guantanamo cable, isolating Cuba. invasion army awaits.
London June 10. London capitalists with interests in the Philippines urge Ambassador Hay to press the U.S. to keep permanent possession of the islands. They contend a stable Philippine government would make it a richer, more desirable possession than Cuba and that Spanish rule discourages business and repels capital.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a domestic dispute over independence from parents and moving to a separate home. The text references a husband proposing autonomy and a plea to arrange finances or living with ongoing parental support.
Reports say departure of the invading expedition from Tampa is doubtful unless well founded. The war department notified Admiral Sampson to send ships to protect troop transports, with the Helena and Bancroft convoying the transports though unable to confront battleships or large cruisers.
In a June 10 executive session the Senate recommitted nominations for officers of the immunes regiments and postponed voting on others. Sharp criticism followed over Northern officers leading troops likely serving in the South, with Senator Pettigrew triggering the debate and several Southern senators taking part.
Several thousand war veterans and early pioneers attended the final day of Wisconsin's semi centennial program in Madison. More than 600 pioneers who arrived before 1848 registered but did not meet formally, sharing reminiscences and greetings at the armory gathering. Distinguished regional speakers from Milwaukee Portage and other districts addressed progress and resources, with W. Wight speaking for the lake shore and C. Jackson for south central Wisconsin.
Kosh for the Tex valley and T J Cunningham of Chippewa Falls supported North Central Wisconsin with Edwin Bilis of Ashland for Lake Superior. The closing exercises featured a war song jubilee led by a band and a chorus totaling 400 adults and 600 school children.
Washington officials admitted by day’s end that the War Department through its censorship kept troop movements secret. After weeks of gathering in Florida under General Shafter, the final whereabouts of the U S troops could not be learned.
House adopts conference report on the war revenue bill by 154 to 107 amid a broad debate touching many subjects. Five Republicans opposed the measure, while several Democrats supported it as clashes between Grosvenor and Swanson marked a sensational session.
Ottawa reports a messenger left with the expulsion notice from Canada for Lieutenant Carranza and Senor du Bosc, recently attached to the Spanish legation in Washington. At Chickamauga Park the heat limited activities to battalion and regimental maneuvers with no heavy movements.
Madrid dispatch says Spain sees war as hopeless and moves to obtain an honorable peace. Duke Almodo var de Rio authorized to expedite talks with ambassadors and ministers in Madrid. Orders sent to Vienna and to Senor Aguers to travel to Austria. Spain seeks Austrian help and Captain General Augusti may press terms with Admiral Dewey.
Both houses agree to a conference report setting coinage at 1.5 million dollars per month instead of 4 million and delaying full coinage for about five years. The deal retains the senate silver seigniorage concept in a modified form while adopting house tax provisions on liquors cigars and stocks and new stamp tax rules.
General J F Hunter reports seven yellow fever cases in McHenry Harrison County prompting a quarantine under Dr Har rison. The Gulf port town on the Gulf and Ship Island railway saw fever last year with many deaths.
Canton South Dakota department G A R closes a successful encampment with officers installed including P. Farr Pierre commander B F Bowman Gettysburg senior vice commander Bailey Madison Sturgis junior vice commander G W Demorest chaplain Next annual encampment set for Hot Springs.
Ernest T. Hooley, an English promoter, received bankruptcy protection and says in a new interview he will reveal how widespread blackmailing is in London. He asserts his estate will show a surplus of about £500,000.
Cincinnati June 10 Plandit the great three year old suffered his first defeat this season in the Latonia derby in a dramatic contest. Han d'Or beat Madden pride and lowered the world record for a mile and a half to 2 3234. The race drew immense enthusiasm and was hailed as the finest since Tenbroeck.
A car carrying Iowa soldiers caught fire on the desert near Reno Nevada. The men lost all their clothing and escaped clad only in their undergarments as they rode a delayed passenger train through Reno in the afternoon. Several were burned badly in the incident.
Sioux Farms June 10 Frank J. Rich of Company G First regiment was rejected and despondent, took morphine and died. Two Additional Transports San Francisco June 10 Morgan City and Senator added to transport fleet for second Mama expedition. Nebraska regiment likely to accompany.
Fifty soldiers under Assistant Adjutant General Forester were ordered from Frankfort to London then to Manchester Clay County to suppress the Howard Baker feud.
The War Department orders the Forty-ninth Iowa to report to General Lee at Jacksonville immediately.
The convention decided the organization headquarters will be in St Louis instead of Chicago. Red Cross at camps in New York and nationwide, Miss Clara Barton sought authorization to establish Red Cross headquarters at U S military camps. President McKinley referred the matter to Secretary Alger and permission was granted.
Veteran politician and newspaper writer Alexander M. Thomson dies in Milwaukee at age 81. Warren Kiefer of Ohio named major general and John P. Golth of Pennsylvania named brigadier general. Admiral Dewey awarded doctor of law at Western University in Pittsburgh. Belgium offers 1000 for a phosphorus free match paste. Ex State Treasurer Bartley’s 20 year penitentiary sentence affirmed for stealing 350000 state funds. France seeks indemnity from China and a railway extension for a Froninga murder memorial.
Fragmentary report indicates the cruiser Minneapolis arrived at Newport News near Hampton Roads ahead of the battle at Santiago. Details about Admiral Sampson and the vessel’s exact mission remain unclear.
The conference report on the sundry civil bill adopts a new paragraph to settle disputes between settlers and the Northern Pacific Railway company. The act allows abandonment of disputed lands in exchange for other public lands along the route, with clear titles vested in the settler. It aims to quiet about 15,000 titles across Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Oregon and Washington.
The Kingston to Santiago cable failure isolates Cuba from the world as ships including the Marblehead engage and drive two Spanish gunboats from Guantanamo harbor. Insurgents cooperate on land while supplies and arms reach Cuban forces, and a base is planned as troops arrive. Communication with Washington is to be restored directly via Rear Admiral Sanpete.
Western League games include Milwaukee 5 over St Paul 1, Indianapolis 4 over Minneapolis 1, Detroit 11 over Kansas City 1. standings show Indianapolis .769 and St Paul .614. National League scores list Baltimore 6 over Louisville and Washington 9 over Pittsburg, plus Chicago 10 over New York and Cincinnati leading in the standings with .690.
The four week investigation into the shooting of J S Collins ends with the arrest of his son John Henry Collins. The elder Collins carried life insurance totaling $26 000 with about $6 500 designated for the son.
The president pardons Captain John D. Hart who is serving a two year sentence for taking part in a filibustering expedition to Cuba.
A customer complains that Miss Brown stopped shopping at the grocer after a clerk insulted her by noting she was the oldest customer. The grocer explains the statement was overheard by someone and led to the rift.
A brief dialogue quoted in the Washington Star features a young woman and a Spanish officer discussing cipher communication and the use of decaled amounts in answering how much money can be lent or released.
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