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Newspaper
Bowen Weekly Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
2
A hollow chestnut log used as a water pipe was unearthed on a New York street, tied to a Burr era contract from the legislature. In Kentucky, farmers report hens that fly 200 feet to chase hawks, blamed on aggressive local environment.
A group cheers the alleged escape of Spanish generals from a treachery charge as the court martial is urged to imprison Weyler. The remark suggests American sympathy would lean toward a prisoner's box for Weyler.
A coroner's jury in Bar Harbor finds the Mount Desert ferry gateway was defective, causing twenty drownings. The ruling notes that damages will reveal neglect and carelessness as expensive in the settlement process.
The Russian czar is pleased with peace congress results and the possibility of mediation by a third power when desired. He signals interest in further developments on the disarmament question.
In Tiawan natives lack a word for weather and the author notes how the local language avoids the concept amid a surplus of terms. The piece hints the climate less dominates daily discourse than might be expected elsewhere.
Western farmers face an embarrassment as they cannot recruit enough laborers to gather crops. Employment agencies and railroads are urged to supply workers, but in many areas the available labor remains far below demand.
The Rennes proceedings mark a public opinion triumph unmatched in a century, recalling how scores were jailed in the Bastille and other Bourbon France prisons for minor political charges, with many disappearing from the world.
A fragment accuses Aguinaldo of being a liar and traitor. The text calls him greedy, cruel, and dishonorable, claiming he betrays both peace and war laws and never displays true bravery or fortitude.
A historian criticizes the practice of reexamining Columbus or similar figures, noting ongoing indignities as scholars and the public debate the character and descent of historical personas. The writer laments repeated attempts to expose supposed flaws irrespective of context.
Report from the Columbia Shammock yacht contest notes that Shamrock suffered jib-boom trouble on starting the Atlantic voyage and had to return for repairs. Since no convenient place to sit down was found before continuing, observers say the omen indicates possible bad luck ahead for Shamrock.
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands declares that a depicted likeness of a mature, regal woman should replace the infantile profile on money and stamps, asserting the public would favor a dignified, feminine image on currency and postage.
For the first time in its history the French republic has a steadfast president surrounded by a forceful cabinet. President Loubet and advisers faced a serious situation demanding prompt action. The government has acted and now calmly confronts the inevitable militarist indignation it anticipated.
Reports note Gen Juan Isirdo Jiminez sending a confidential agent to New York to present his presidential views. In Rome, Dr Laponi says the pope is in good health after a vacation. Mushir-Ed-Dowleh dies in Paris. Cardinal Isador Verga passes away in Rome. Col W C Johnson is a GA R candidate for commander in chief. Maj Elijah J Halford arrives at Fort Thomas with 10,000 to pay off troops. Detroit trims streetcar fares to eight rides for 25 cents amid legal resistance. Royal Navy losses as Sans Pariel sinks East Lothian off the Lizard, one drowned. A San Juan dispatch reports cyclone damage on Puerto Rico. A Merrill Wisconsin streetcar falls into the river, no serious injuries. Great Northern reports 300,000 acres of hail-damaged wheat in ND and MN, worth over 2 million dollars at 70 cents a bushel. San Juan hurricane death toll estimated at 500.
Director Dodge of the Agricultural Department plans a circular to solicit fruit contributions for a major exhibit at Paris next year. Also noted are immigration to the Chinese Village for the Philadelphia Exposition, Japan’s growing trade, and naval movements including Olympia’s welcome at Leghorn.
On the 10th an auction at the Orpheus theater San Francisco sold five boxes for 3900 dollars to support the returning California regiment fund. Mrs A S Townsend formerly of Boston contributed 2205 dollars of the total.
Government figures place corn production around 2.2 billion bushels, a sharp rise from last year and approaching the 1896 record. The thirty-first regiment United States volunteers is nearly full, with a Clay county Wy company noted for hardy fighters and accurate shooting, soon to be well drilled.
The 1898 mineral products of Kansas exceeded seven million dollars. Idaho public lands cover over forty four million acres or eighty four percent of the state. John Jacob Astor finances a new Philippines service company in New York.
Illinois brief recalls multiple obituaries and notices across Rushville to Mattoon. Listed are Martha Teel 88 at her son James Teel’s home, major figures in Grayville Morris City Assumption and Rockford, a Diana native Dr N S Freeman, journalist style tributes to Barrows and Mann, and local incidents including a fatal gas explosion and a nurse casualty. Also mentions good roads plans in Jacksonville and tax disputes Peru La Salle.
General Otis reports MacArthur’s troops occupied Calulet after rebels fled. Reconnaissance near Angeles encountered light rifle fire and a field gun barrage. insurgents suffered heavy losses with about 100 killed and 300 to 400 wounded. five Americans killed or wounded.
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