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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
2
An editorially toned compilation of aphorisms, opinions, and brief political observations. Comments touch Aguinaldo, Filipino context, British petitions, Boer War politics, and Transvaal relations, with mentions of a coroner case in Wisconsin and various political tensions.
Washington insiders discuss a possible extraordinary session in October. Although not confirmed by the White House, supporters argue a special session could shorten the upcoming Congress and keep politics out of the 1900 campaign.
A bicycle device measures road grade and distance with a continuous tape and a pendulum to record contour. It plots the roadway on a machine and uses a needle to indicate magnetic north, promising about one percent error reduction.
The plan for the establishment of International trade courts earns support each quarter. Representatives from various countries and our officials in new dependencies recognize potential benefits. Properly carried out this scheme could replace some traveling salesmen and buyers in large international businesses, offering notable advantages.
In Vienna a record of transmitting 60,001? per hour by a rapid telegraphy system was eclipsed in General Greely's office at the War Department when a speed of 120,000 was achieved.
Professor Schurman presented to the Filipinos a plan for a governor general appointed by the President, a cabinet to be chosen by the governor general, all judges appointed by the President, and a native elected advisory council. The system mirrors Cuba with a military character, aiming to grant broad home rule while preserving U S sovereignty.
A Philippine Department report notes the islands farm output does not meet local needs. Rice dominates production with two yearly crops possible. maize, potatoes, bananas and tubers supplement. Exports include rice and Manila hemp, while sugar and coffee face quality and market issues.
The Twentieth Kansas and all volunteer regiments to be mustered out at San Francisco per War Department order. Gov. Stanley notified. Secretary Alger says troops travel pay to Kansas then discharge as private citizens. No more Kansas bodies will be sent home until weather improves. efforts to keep regiment together for reception in Kansas. Also notes a Kansas soldier corps, a train wreck in Missouri, and a Kansas penitentiary printing assignment for a convicted killer.
Filipino commissioners visit the residence of American officials to discuss the proposed government scheme and peace proclamation details. They seek guarantees on personal rights and school system, favor separation of church and state, but cannot officially endorse the plan.
The U S cruiser Olympia with Admiral Dewey arrived from Manila and was saluted by ships of many nations. Dewey and Lt Brumby met Sir Henry Blake and Major General Gascoigne at the governor’s residence. Dewey was ill and unable to attend a queen’s birthday dinner. The Olympia will dock and stay ten days at Hong Kong.
The grain strike was settled at 2 45 this morning when Contractor Connors signed an agreement to withdraw all men employed as grain shovelers and provide names of his old men to a five member committee from both old and new unions 41. Keefer of the Longahore men’s association chairs the panel to determine eligibility for joining new local union 51. The arrangement was accepted by Keefer and the Rev Mr Albertson for the shovelers.
Minneapolis report says the Presbyterian Church nosed toward reconciliation but negotiations with North and South remain unlikely this year. A committee report to the General Assembly deemed overtures inexpedient for action now. Also reported a St Paul bishop case involving theft.
The May 24 meeting of the conference on warfare laws discusses officer elections for its committees and ongoing negotiations. Andrew D. White expresses optimism about mediation and arbitration options and potential improvements to rules of war including naval protections and the Geneva standard.
An address before the Colonial Aid society with General Guy V. Henry recounts Porto Ricans as patient and proud. He urges teaching English, funding teachers, building schools, roads, jails, and hospitals while acknowledging island poverty and need for reforms.
War department order to muster the Twentieth Kansas out in San Francisco draws wide protest among veterans and recruiting officials. Critics fear it aims to push returning soldiers into long Philippine service, while travelers face travel pay and rail costs reaching hundreds of dollars.
Delegates meet at the House in the Woods to finalize and ratify the selections for presidents of the peace conference committees. Honorary president Contarini head of the German delegation and Andrew D White head of the American delegation lead the first ad hoc bodies. War and marine sections list vice presidents from Britain France Germany and Turkey with high ranking officers named.
At Hartrorp Connecticut on May 24 the seventy third annual meeting reported 1846 laborers in service and supervision. The year began with 106590 debt and closed with 133469 debt, up 26941. Receipts totaled 294670, expenditures 913463, auxiliaries spent 221574. Missouri Arkansas employed forty missionaries in forty five churches. Sunday schools total 4181 members. Loss of fruit crop affected work in the region.
Advice on the eruption and care of children's teeth noting that temporary teeth appear around ten months and should be through by twenty four months. It recommends borax-dampened sponge for cleaning, gentle brushing at two years, and removal of decayed first teeth around ages six or seven to make room for permanent teeth, warning that neglect causes crooked teeth.
Readers are urged to guard health after a severe storm in the Cayman Islands. An advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy to keep bowels regular, prevent disease, and ease indigestion and constipation amid challenging conditions.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for cleansing the blood and enabling easier labor. It cites Dr Kay's Renovator as a remedy enjoyed by a newspaper editor and promises remedies available from Dr B J Kay Medical Co with pricing and free medical advice.
Livingstone believed most lions are left pawed. He observed them closely and noted they tend to use the left paw for powerful strikes.
An old advertisement claims Are You Young Allen's Foot-Ease cures swollen smarting burning sweating feet corns and bunions. Shake 2 powders into shoes and buy at druggists and shoe stores for 26 cents Sample sent Free address Allen Olmsted LeRoy NY God admonishes honesty in church stewardship of money.
A historic ad fragment notes faultsless starch promising lasting stiffness and plasticity with no sticking blistering or breaking. The livery grocer sells it widely and notes delays make lawyers brave and bold in handling shipments.
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