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Newspaper
Bowen Weekly Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
2
Kaiser Wilhelm reportedly rated Admiral von Diedrich for pestering Dewey at Manila. The German naval budget is cited as large enough without risking a fleet sinker like Dewey.
The note claims reinforcements for Manila will travel via San Francisco due to unexpectedly high tolls of the Suezeimal. It argues this situation strengthens the case for the swift construction of the Nicaragua canal.
Germany will admit American oranges lemons and raisins without examination while American canned meat faces sampling and questioning. The policy signals a selective approach to food imports and inspection procedures.
Mississippi humorist John Aven, who served fourteen years in Congress, declares candidacy for promotion to the United States Senate. Chauncey Depew remains a notable figure but must still look to his laurels as a fellow member of the body.
American whist players display superiority over their English counterparts. The victory highlights U S skill in strategic card play and loyalty in competition.
New York Governor Roosevelt is unpopular with professional politicians but the public seeks straight business from an executive. If he delivers, he can afford to ignore the professional class.
Last year Pennsylvania railroads posted gross earnings of 152 million 869 thousand 470 dollars and net earnings of 39 million 960 thousand 140 dollars. Passengers crossing the Alleghenies in coaches 69 years ago could not imagine this scale of expansion.
Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture authorizes experiments with the Japanese persimmon to test its suitability for intro duction in the United States. The fruit is described as likely to be a hardy crop in a country famed for a lengthy pole.
Army officers without political influence faced relegation to distant islands while capable leaders prove military strength lies beyond the usual circles. The piece argues that true ability exists outside the expected political network.
The report that insurgent disbandment in Cuba will begin soon is good news for the United States and should be welcomed by Cuba. Reconstruction cannot start practically until all armed Cubans lay down arms and many resume useful employment.
The United States government tightens its grip as Gen. Wheaton commands continued forward movement. The native army is being pressed in from Manila’s vicinity, with the capture or dispersal of most of them likely within a short time.
General Henry says conditions in Porto Rico are far from ideal and require more troops than allowed. He warns benevolent assimilation is being hindered by aggressive agitators among the new subjects.
First Lieutenant Davis of the First Cavalry testified before the Wade court of inquiry that a can of canned roast beef issued to American soldiers in Cuba contained maggots. He opened a can and found living maggots, indicating rotten meat was supplied for field use.
The St Louis Republic memorializes Joseph Medill noting his leadership of a great newspaper, his rare abilities and broad sympathies beyond professional life, and his prophetic view that transcended the party line. It praises his big intellect, energy, and force even when his influence wavered.
Count Von Biedentfeld acquitted in Chicago. Ambassador Choate’s first public appearance in England draws ovation at London banquet. Midaelphia arrives at Apia. German naval transfer to Prince Henry anticipated in China. Wreaths reach Bismarck mausoleum from New York and other communities. Charles I Wright estate valued at 3050.02. Queen regent signs peace treaty ratification. Notable arrivals in New York include Hart and Guzman. Dr Strieby dies at Clinton Springs aged 83. Princess KavilanI dies. state funeral. Gov Roosevelt refuses to commute Martha Place. execution at Sing Sing. Hot Springs fire kills 11, injures 39 to 40. Windsor Hotel fire devastates New York with numerous deaths.
A notice declares a wage advance and readjustment for 3,000 Pencoyd iron works employees at West Manayunk Pennsylvania with full-time aid departments and some double-time in place to meet orders while Panama Canal work continues and volunteers return from Cuba.
The Amerigin Hage tag cam Nav gation Co with Roan pho rs at New York has contracted with Union iron works at San Francisco for two of the largest freight steamers ever built in the United States. A combination of decorated gifts and metal lamp manufacturers is forming at Pittsburgh and should be in active operation before mid April.
The Windsor Hotel at Forty-seventh Street and Fifth Avenue, New York, burned on the 17th. Eleven people are known to have perished or jumped to death, with 10 to 10 more seriously injured. Firemen conducted rescue operations as flames raged through the building.
Obituaries for Dr. Stephen A. Crane 65 Sycamore Reverend and Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Davis long Cairo resident. Robert J. McClure 60 Quincy dies in Miami of artery degeneration. notes on his consulting engineer role with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. State Board of Charities report covers institutions, disbursements 3.5 million, inmate totals 8 775, average cost 102.57 annually, appropriations requested 4.85 million, and recommended care expansions including feeble-minded, epileptic colony, and neglected children. Appellate court ruling on chattel mortgages requires notes secured after July 1 1895 to state on their face.
The circuit court jury found saloonkeepers Andrew Anderson Ting blade Weidman and owners R. Ms. Campbell and James Barry guilty of selling liquor that intoxicated Anson C. Gregory, whose murder of his wife two years ago led to damages of $1,500 awarded to Gregory's four children.
Adjutant General Reece presents an itemized statement showing sixty thousand eight hundred sixty eight dollars and twenty eight cents spent on riot duty through March sixteen. Of this, fifty three thousand dollars went to Illinois national guard members with the remainder covering transport and supplies.
Robbers entered the residence of John C. Pierik a leading Springfield jeweler and took jewelry and diamonds valued at 300 dollars. Harrison Renominated by Chicago Democratic City Convention nominates Mayor Carter H. Harrison for another term. The platform avoids national issues.
Senate and house actions cover grain storage rates, women voting rights in town meetings, and bids on corn and apple standards. Committees advance beet sugar bounty, warehousing repeal, mining law revision, Cairo roads, and agency policies. Several bills pass or advance while some ethics and labor measures face debate.
Benjamin Peter Hutchinson known as Old Hutch of Chicago board of trade fame died Thursday at Lake Geneva sanitarium Wisconsin. He had been an invalid for several years and leaves a remarkable career behind. He was 76 years old.
Call accepted by Rev Charles Augustus Jessup of Baltimore to serve St Luke's Episcopal Church in Atlanta Georgia. The announcement notes the March 18 date and locates the church in Atlanta.
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