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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1899
Page
5
General Maximo Gomez is deposed as commander in chief by a military assembly by a 26 to 4 vote. He resigns from duty, returns to Havana, and condemns the assembly while expressing gratitude for being relieved from political obligations. Governor Brooke notes the US stance and possible impact on Washington’s troop payment offer. Public reaction supports Gomez. calls arise to dissolve the assembly and to maintain talks with Gomez on troop payments.
In Havana on March 18 the Cuban military assembly impeached General Maximo Gomez and removed him as commander-in-chief by a 26 to 4 vote. Speakers labeled him a traitor for accepting President McKinley emissary Porter without assembly consent and for handling troop payments and disarmament independently. The assembly rejected the $3,000,000 proposal and will continue debate. Strained relations between General Lee and General Brooke in the Seventh Army Corps are noted as public protest grows. Moon time and sunrise/sunset data included.
Milwaukas March 13. A winter storm paralyses rail traffic across northern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Snow depths reach one to four feet in the Wisconsin valley while tracks from Milwaukee to St Paul ease open. Flooded lines north of La Crosse force abandonment of portions of the southern Minnesota Milwaukas line and shift routes via La Crosse.
A brutal 24 hour blizzard shuts down all trains and severs eastward links. Mineral Range attempts to reach Calumet but a drift twelve feet high halts progress near Hancock as crews clear engines. Calumet reports streets blocked by snow drifts and business fronts buried. Mine worker Joseph Willner dies after storm exhaustion.
The east wall of a five story building at 207 211 Jackson boulevard fell after a Saturday fire, demolishing an adjoining structure and igniting ruins. Loss listed at 125000 insured. Total loss projected near 200000. Occupants of 208 205 and 207 211 Jackson boulevard suites burned out, others affected by smoke and water damage.
Rudyard Kipling endured a restless night in New York due to pain but showed improvement. Only his attendants and family may visit, with plans to move him to a convalescent spot within two weeks. In Dover, Delaware, legislators plan to adjourn at 3 pm amid tales of possible shifts in the United States Senate vote. In Osuko, Wis, heavy rain and thaw flood streets forcing residents in low districts to move goods to upper floors.
A string of terse telegrams reports deaths in London Byvanston and Ontario, a push to buy San Juan Hill for a public park in Santiago de Cuba, whaling voyages to test Arctic currents, and a Russian free port plan at Talien-Win after the Manchurian railway. An American murder case in Sewickley and a fatal freight collision near Bradley’s Station are noted, alongside a strike outcome in Graniteville. Experimental plant and seed studies are listed for east Coast uses.
Manila reports General Wheaton advancing from San Pedro Macati at dawn to corrall rebels along the Pasig River. Filipino forces retreating, gunboat patrols along jungle banks, Otis notes Manila secure against outbreak, women discouraged from presence. Wheaton’s division to include multiple infantry, volunteers, cavalry and artillery units. Heat saps troops. several sunstroke cases reported.
The Allan liner Castilian from Portland to Halifax grounded at Gannett Rock light near Yarmouth in dense fog. Two compartments flooded, tugs dispatched from Yarmouth, crew evacuated with aid from passengers. Captain A Barrett in charge, ship 5200 tons net, maiden voyage.
From Iron Mountain word confirms ranchers within twenty miles bring food to imprisoned Cheyenne and Northern passengers and trainmen. One relief train is eight miles away and due by Tuesday. Company will not mobilize soldier volunteers until resources are exhausted. Des Moines to host two major race meetings this season with a leased mile track west of the city prepared for horse racing.
In Wasuixcrox March 18 regulars from the Fourth, Fourteenth, Eighteenth, Twentieth, Twenty-second, Twenty-third infantry and others plus Fourth cavalry and several artillery units will take part in the campaign against insurgents in the Philippines. Volunteers include Nevada and California units, Utah and Wyoming batteries, multiple infantry regiments from states like Minnesota, Kansas, Idaho, Iowa, Washington and more, plus signal corps. War news from Scandinavia notes Norwegian displeasure with the crown prince era and tension over possible Sweden-Norway conflict amid debates in parliament.
The Daily Graphic reports Emperor William will arrive at Cowes on July 29 for yachting week following his reception of Devil Rhodes. The notice frames this as signaling a complete reconciliation between Great Britain and Germany.
Eleven head of cattle owned by Clough Cattle company of Sioux City Iowa were stolen from Union Pacific yard at Albion Nebraska on the night of the 8th. No trace found. A reward of 30 is offered for the thieves' apprehension.
Four men were arrested in Siegel, Cooper & Co. for demanding 300 dollars in blackmail from Frank H. Cooper. The group includes Jacob Erb, Frank Schoenfeld, Frank Reppetto, and William Feeney, accused of threatening to publicly accuse Cooper of a revolting crime.
Erarsay March 18. News that Congressman W G Greene died suddenly due to heart failure in Omaha on March 13. Delegations from Kearney escorted the body, with prominent officials expected at the home service Tuesday at 3 PM. Greene, born 1849 in Indiana, practiced law in Kearney after a career as a teacher and attorney.
London dispatch notes the Pekin Times correspondent saying stronger action than Marano’s ultimatum is needed to force compliance as the tsungli yamen remains ignorant of Italy's standing among nations. Queen Victoria in Nice notices sympathy for La Goubran explosion victims and pledges relief donation.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as the cure for catarrh and cold with no cocaine or mercury. A 10 cent trial size is offered via druggists or by mail from Ely Rose, 65 Warren St, New York City. Oscar Ostrum of Chicago reports strong relief after use.
Northeast Queensland endures torrific gales with loss of life and property. Reports cover Wellsburg glass firm, ice trust, rail and sea incidents, legal moves in Ohio, wrecks near Scotland and Vancouver Island, and a fatal knife attack in Petersburg Indiana. A large newsroom fire in Omaha caused substantial damage.
A ranch house of Patrick Ferguson, living alone several miles south of town, was burned recently and Ferguson has not been seen since. Suspicion falls on possible foul play amid the missing owner.
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