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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1899
Page
3
The Daily Testaram is issued each evening with general news and market reports, excluding Sundays. The brief item outlines its publishing pattern and content focus for readers seeking updates on current events and commerce.
Gardner blames Republicans for penitentiary sentences while noting a mix of party affiliations among recent convicts. He argues Republicans prosecute their own, Democrats deserve justice, and calls for party reform. A separate syndicated note rebukes anti treaty opponents as unpatriotic and cites Aguinaldo as self serving.
The article notes Bruty Mason’s hostile speeches against ratification then voting in favor, leaving him accused of either dishonesty or lacking backbone. It argues the move risks re election by opposing his state's prevailing sentiment and his unhonored stance.
A historical remark contrasts Filipino resolve with questionable judgment when facing dangerous ideas. The Irishman’s reaction to bold actions is cited, suggesting those who attempted governance may learn from past missteps and gain wiser judgment in future efforts.
The peace treaty was finally ratified on February 6 by more than two thirds, yet opposition senators lament its lack of near unanimity. Insurgents had attacked allied forces, but some officials preferred to balk at the action.
The article argues that local government should be turned over to natives only when they can establish stable governance. It calls for removing Aguinaldo, predicts Lloilo will be captured and a Luzon blockade possible. It suggests using trained native soldiers under American officers due to climate and language familiarity.
The passage notes outrage at soldiers pressed into police duty in the Philippines and predicts a vigorous campaign against Aguinaldo. It argues regulars with Indian-fighting experience and seasoned volunteers will be deployed to chase insurgents, even into hard-to-reach interiors.
Havana reports insurgent chiefs claim General Gomez surpassed authority by accepting $3,000,000 for Cuban soldiers. They insist U S aid, including provisions and medical supplies, has kept Cuba from depopulation, while some leaders once chased U S charity with zeal.
People of Atlantic and Cass county applaud Maj Curtis on a president appointed role with duties in Santiago Cuba. He will investigate franchises and concessions there and report with sound judgment. His qualifications are well known to locals and he will faithfully discharge duties.
The appointment, to be effective immediately, reflects duties owed to both the government and the public. Curtis is a capable American lawyer with long practice and active campaign involvement. The salary is said to be substantial, though exact figures remain undisclosed. The term length is unclear, and duties may begin promptly.
The account notes American soldiers reached the front quickly and performed effectively. It criticizes sentimental uproar about killing natives and argues the defeat could hasten liberty in the islands.
The report notes wide native crowds waiting for combat to begin to rob business places and homes. It claims many soldiers join the Filipino army unpaid, hoping to loot at will, viewing liberty as permission to kill and steal.
Aguinaldo has stirred trouble for others and now faces a surplus of goods. He is overstocked and unsure how to dispose of the large amount on hand.
Sioux City Journal argues for a hardline American policy in the Philippines. It says Gen Otis’s command extends beyond outposts, justifies strong measures, and calls Aguinaldo’s forces enemies to be crushed. The piece praises the war effort and urges ruthless pursuit of insurgents for peace.
The piece praises President McKinley for his patience and firm leadership as he pursues the Spanish War policy. It commends Iowa senators for supporting him and asserts the president’s policy has been sound, despite opposition from some statesmen, who will eventually recognize the sound judgment behind his course.
Great activity exists in forming trusts and large labor groups, yet many fail quickly. The passage argues trusts are generally misunderstood and often short lived, with only a few capable leaders sustaining them, and draws a parallel to labor organizations whose success is limited by various reasons.
Across many crossroads a Washington petition for appropriations to back expositions has grown common and irksome. The piece argues places should fund their fairs locally to avoid politicized fundraising that benefits only organizers and elites.
W E Curtis reports from Washington that James Hamilton Lewis known as Jim Ham is chosen by General Miles to represent him as counselor before the court of inquiry into beef scandals. Curtis says Lewis is a lively, unpredictable figure who could elevate the tribunal to a dramatic, sentimentally charged spectacle.
The monitor Monsdnock engaged insurgents near Caloocan last Friday, approaching close to shore with its shallow draft. Its ten inch guns fired shells into their lines, creating a hail of iron and impressing Washington naval officers with the accuracy. Insurgents are seen as realizing there is no safe place outside American lines.
Major Curtis of Atlantic is named to the colonial commission visiting new holdings gained by the United States. He is praised as an old soldier, loyal republican, capable attorney, and a man of the people. His selection is viewed as a valuable honor and his friends rejoice.
A columnist critiques critics pressuring the administration to declare plans for the Philippines. They argue the critics misstate Filipino desires and what they would do with power. The piece accuses opponents of being feminst the government regardless of policy.
Reported Manila combat shows Aguinaldo’s forces reduced in size after clashes with Americans. Navy forces have practiced against insurgent trenches and outposts, with American losses described as comparatively light.
A Frenchman tests bulletproof jackets against Filipino fire as a test of their effectiveness. General Weaver is urged to stop politics after a clash with Lacy, while Iowa farm output for 1898 totals 225 million dollars with corn leading at 60.5 million and meat and dairy gains at 87.5 million.
Iowa travelers who toured Texas and other southern points found Alaska winds and Texas cold snaps harsh. Despite lighter clothing, the cold went to the bone, and overall Iowa fared about the same as other regions amid wintry prairie conditions.
Several cities and towns of Iowa have been visited by destructive fires during the cold snap and much suffering and loss of property has resulted, but we are glad to say Atlantic has escaped and we hope that due precaution may be taken to prevent them hereafter.
Some senators press for resolutions or bills to direct action on the Philippines. The writer argues it is better to leave decisions to the president as the situation unfolds. They note no move to annex and warn that binding the administration could hinder it, as seen in Cuba.
The article argues that while Britain and the United States can be friends and cooperate when interests align, they can never form a permanent alliance. Friendly relations may endure, but a formal alliance is neither expected nor considered desirable or practical.
The author argues no cash payoff will sway Aguinaldo after his talks with Otis and Dewey and the peace treaty. Instead, offer his dues in bullets aimed to persuade, predicting the Philippines will become unhealthy for him as a result.
The article mocks Agoncillo for distancing himself from Washington when danger loomed. It portrays him as pompous and obstinate, then cowardly and quick to flee, calling his actions a display of pompous dignity undone by fear.
A call arises to form a committee to probe war correspondents and their actions during hostilities. The public suffered more from them than any other cause, and with other issues investigated, correspondents for yellow journals deserve scrutiny and potential punishment.
The gold lace officers who argue over honors should be sent to the Philippines and placed at the head of detachments on the skirmish line. Active service near the enemy would test their entitlement to ranks and stop their quarreling.
Governor Roosevelt weighs a petition for pardon but recently refused clemency in a brutal murder of a defenseless stepchild. The governor says sentiment should not shield criminals from the chair, insisting a murderer must face execution regardless of sex or status.
Rail companies acknowledge extra danger in operating high speed trains during the recent cold spell. They doubt benefits justify increased risk and say limits to safe speed exist. Experiments may define the safe limit, though some lives may be lost before resolution.
The text criticizes General Miles for giving too many interviews and notes Mrs. Miles has begun airing grievances through the press. It suggests he should shut off the interviews as his burdens are already heavy.
The passage argues that American soldiers, whether called regulars or volunteers, become effective fighters once armed. It emphasizes their sense of duty and intelligence to act efficiently when facing an enemy, showing that the distinction in designation does not alter their combat role.
The passage notes Cuban generals insisting they should have input on how the Cuban army is dissolved and how funds are handled, arguing that dignity gives way to money. It mentions Gen. Gomez and others wanting favorable terms, with a cynical remark about Americans’ dollars melting their dignity.
The article suggests Spain will soon debate and ratify the peace treaty to end the war from the U S perspective. It notes parties wary of friction after ratification, with remaining conflict limited to rebels against the U S government rather than Spanish subjects.
The piece notes a late cold spell causing American deaths abroad, arguing frost danger travels from icy northern seas to the equator. It reflects on the vast reach of climate impact and how Americans live in varying climates from north to south.
Aguinaldo and American forces clash as volunteers defend a hot fight scene. Nebraska, Idaho, California and other state troops stood in the front lines while the navy supported operations, signaling intensified engagement as troops prepared to fulfill their duties.
Since October 1 deposits in Iowa savings banks rose by 2 663 000 and the year 1896 shows an increase over 12 000 000. Banks of this class now hold 864 060 164 of Iowa savings. The piece notes this under a Republican administration and asserts 16 to 1 gains no traction in the state. Spain says it will keep a scrupulously correct stance toward the Paris treaty amid Philippine troubles, a stance described as the only prudent path.
The vote on ratifying the peace treaty shows senators do not always reflect constituency sentiment or national interest. Hoar and Hale are highlighted as examples with several lesser rights noted in the discussion.
A quip filled item mocks generals and politicians over court martial retirements and Philippine policy. It notes Gen Eagan on full pay, cites Mason and Hoar, and lampoons Aguinaldo and Dewey with harsh humor about naval and army actions in Manila. It ends with joking lines about fresh meat shipments to troops.
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