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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1898
Page
2
A jumble of maxims and religious exhortations contrasts personal conduct with public life. It cites jokes about the able and the foolish, notes the seriousness of court costs, and stresses the duty to aid widows and orphans while staying morally unspotted.
The Collins case ended with a first degree murder verdict after a five hour deliberation. Prosecutor Hayden noted plans for a rehearing while defense counsel Godard and Hayden blasted the decision as unjust amid a gloomy Christmas outlook for Collins.
In New York on December 26 the Central Labor Union adopted resolutions opposing imperialism and expansion beyond the continent, including islands within its natural sphere of influence. The body also declared opposition to any alliance with Great Britain.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a disorder at a Dallas salon where a dispute led to violence. The sparse text mentions injuries and an incident involving local people and authorities, with unclear details about cause or outcome.
The text notes France’s reluctance to back Cuban bond debt and states the United States may assume partial responsibility for Cuban obligations. It cites the Bank of France governor saying Paris will do nothing and that France will offer only moral influence.
Christmas celebrations at Joliet penitentiary featured a vaudeville show staged by Warden McClaughry for male inmates and later repeated in the women's prison main hall. Performers from Chicago drew loud applause as the audience enjoyed the entertainment and humor amid the holiday dinner and privileges.
A fire at the Washington residence of Chilean Minister Don Carlos Maria Vicuna damaged the roof and top story, with furniture ruined and losses reaching $10,000. The minister and family escaped in night clothes aided by a brave 12 year old son and found temporary refuge at the British embassy.
John Holloway shot and killed Jule Boillot at a Christmas tree event in Aught Osage County after a long running feud and multiple lawsuits. Holloway fled the scene as townsfolk offered a $300 reward for his capture, shocking the community of the prominent Osage citizen.
George Schultz was found dead in a room of his son in law Nick Schimpfessor’s home in Wathena Kansas. A hatchet and crowbar covered with blood lay beside him. Schimpfresser is missing and officers search for him. Schultz had been visiting at the Schimpfessor residence in Wathena for several days.
In Carr a mining camp ten miles east of here, local man R Trow fired on a Christmas crowd in a saloon. Tecero Tolmache was killed instantly, a Slav died minutes later, and Deofilio Martinez was grazed. Trow surrendered and was confined.
Raymond O Buchanan, 8, of Gillette's Secret Service company, is reported dead from chloroform overdose in San Antonio Texas. A letter on his bed claimed his death followed the newborn infant son’s death on December 1.
Captain General Castellanos permits Cuban and American flags inside Spanish Havana. Firecrackers explode as thousands of flags appear on buildings and plazas. Civic pride rises. fourteen wounded by street gunfire as curfews and gates close at 10 PM. Robert A. Scott helped smuggle flags into Havana.
Rear Admiral Dewey cables for immediate dispatch of officers and men to man three captured Spanish vessels to be refitted for his fleet. Captain Crowninshield works to supply personnel amid volunteer officer mustering lapses while Congress debates naval personnel bills. The Buffalo sails with 500 men to the Asiatic squadron. Dewey plans to send a few officers to San Francisco, denies desire to return home, and continues rapid Philippine operations.
Washington reports discuss a potential seizure of the Caroline islands after the Spanish American War. Secretary Long directed Dewey to refrain from capture. Navy officers still seek a way to acquire the isles for strategic bases. Spain might sell for compensation to block other nations. Disarmament talks to begin in May in St Petersburg with proposals invited. Chicago Democrats meet with Colonel Bryan planning Lincoln trip.
Washington reports Senator Morrill of Vermont is dying after a grip attack complicated by lung and heart trouble at age 88. A former merchant and farmer, he served in the House, then the Senate from 1867 with the longest unbroken tenure, influencing tariff banking and currency policy.
Senator Frye spoke on the peace negotiations noting that apart from France the world’s press misrepresents sentiment toward the United States. He said ratification will enable diplomatic and commercial pacts and prisoner releases while the islands’ disposition remains with Congress. Aguinaldo’s efforts to sway military opposition are unlikely to cause trouble.
Robbers stole 12 162 in currency and gold from the American National Bank in Lima Ohio Sunday night. The escape was smooth with no damage to the vault and no silver taken. The heist occurred Dec 28 as reported by local papers.
Isabel Mallon known as Bab, Ruth Ashmore, and Mrs Mallon wrote fashion notes for the Ladies' Home Journal. Born in Baltimore, she married William Mallon at 16 and supported herself after her husband’s illness. She led three departments and continued writing until her death.
Philadelphia report notes looming defeat for Senator Quay as Republican caucus nears. Deser tions threaten his command while Magee gains backing from state legislators once friendly to Quay. Odds shift to 3 to 1 against Quay's re election.
Naniva December 98 the 10 called Congress of the Philippine government under Aguinaldo adjourned amid difficulty forming a constitution. The cabinet appointed at Bacooron last and named in the same date quit the session.
On December 24 25 26 31 and January 1 2 Missouri Pacific offers round trip tickets for all points within 200 miles with a minimum 80 cent fare good until January 4 1999 Tickets available at Ticket Office 1039 O Street FD Cornell P A or H G Townsend G P and T A St Louis A prize catalogue of 300 prizes mailed on inquiry Prizes for saving diamond soap wrappers Sunny Soap Works South Omaha
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