27 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Des Moines Leader
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
1
The document lists district supervisors and their salaries across multiple districts including Grand, Okaloosa, and Okaloosa pensions. It names Arthur Hoot and others with figures such as six dollars, eight dollars, and various salaries, reflecting a prior staffing and pay outline for the supervising roles and volunteer army commissions.
A route survey from Moville to Sioux City is underway with a direct line from Take City via Lin Grove and Calhoun County. The plan would shorten travel by about 24 miles, potentially prompting right of way negotiations and a new rail alignment across Saccoms and Jactean townships.
A July 2 community event near the Great Western shops attracted about 200 people for a reception hosted by Motel Mealey and local officials. Music and refreshments surfaced amid a scene of civic pride as residents welcomed the occasion and acknowledged city figures and dignitaries.
Washington on July 1 reports suitors have known since May of Japan’s plan to take possession before occupation. The US government argues the Pacific cable route via Mewatt and Ginny Mateus islands would be American territory, noting the coast is steep and lacks harbor. Officials say Americans should control strategic lines and warn against non-American claims as tempers rise over wartime tensions.
Chicago July 2 General Otis faces questions on appointing a governor general in the Philippines and controlling military power. He argues for a single capable leader and a clear civilian-military chain of command while warning against unchecked action. A broader policy debate centers on press censorship and the right balance between expediency and stability.
Washington July 14 reports completion of appointment of new volunteer regiments. Twenty-sixth infantry at Pad Istare and Camp Meade lists colonels and officers including William Edwards, James Betty, and George Bryan. Twenty-eighth infantry at Camp Meade names Col William Birkhimers, Lt Col Hobert Aye, and others. Fort Leavenworth and Port Houston details follow with officers and ranks for various units.
A garbled copy reports on American military and diplomatic exchanges over Philippine policy. It mentions General Thomas Anderson, a Peace Commissioner Zaleie, and remarks on independence aims, the role of Aguinaldo and the U S government, with references to Dewey and discussions of potential annexation and military cooperation.
General Otis denies charges by Baye Corresponder, claiming correspondents misrepresented him. He cites federal statements and extracts from letters, arguing Navy actions supported ground operations while downplaying alleged sensational claims. The exchange centers on wartime reporting and the balance between Army and Navy conduct.
July 24 reports from Fratelon describe the Nineteenth Infantry aboard the transport Turley sailing for the Philippines. The regiment is noted as the largest in the United States with 173 recruits, the largest unit yet recruited under the new organization. Other ships and units are mentioned, including the Boston and Morgan City, along with returning troops and medical details of the voyage.
The weekly bulletin notes generally ideal weather for fishing and harvesting grain, with warm temperatures around 30 degrees and abundant sunshine. It reports good progress across crops like corn, oats, barley, and rye, with haying and harvesting advancing, but warnings of upcoming rain and some localized drought effects.
Reports from farms detail oats nearly all cut or in shock with haying progressing, corn growing rapidly and yielding well. Some areas report rain needed, others hot sun and ideal weeks for buying or threshing. Overall, oats and corn stand vary by county, with haylage advancing and yields generally favorable despite uneven conditions.
The New York Herald reports a planned merger of major railroads including Union Pacific, Central, Chicago & Alton, Chicago Terminal Transport, Oregon Short Line, Oregon Railway, Manhattan Company, and Baltimore & Ohio. The goal is a compact system with a potential Great Northern inclusion, yielding 11,451 miles of road and capitalization around 703 million dollars.
A tablegram from the adjutant general lists three commissions for Fifty-First Iowa volunteers. Captain W. H. Sekls resigns to join Thirty-Sixth United States Volunteers. W. F. Ochslager is named for promotion to first lieutenant. James Edaburn to first lieutenant. John F. Grounds to second lieutenant. The notice notes administrative costs and prompt action expected.
A telegram from Manila reports the death of First Lieutenant Sol L Moore of Company B Fifty first Iowa Volunteers at age 24. Born in Parkman County Ohio and longtime Council Bluffs resident, he went from private to lieutenant and led Company L during fierce actions in the Philippines. Reports say he died likely by self inflicted action amid heat and exhaustion while hospitalizing on Corregidor Island. He was unmarried and remembered as fearless, popular, and dedicated to military service.
Report from Leavenworth July indicates new volunteers quartered here, about 40 percent have seen service. Nearly 100 men have been sent from various stations, with 38 Iowa men in the regiment among them. Names include Parker, Gist, Gonning, Wilkow, J. A. Wi, Presley, Crossen, Rabbies, Stewart, Vernon, Richards, Sindelar, Byerly, Lynch, Penn, Maine, Hucks, Black, Withurg, Seely, Burrell, Crawford, Fisher, Penrose, Davis, Ste, Brow, Metturity, Cra Latkina, Rena wan. Twenty-three enlisted at Dew Doings, seven at Cedar Rapids. Temporary companies organized at the nest, Iowa men scattered, captain Brandi's company forming. No sickness reported. current calls list supplies, drill, and medical needs.
Washington July 1 The following appointments in the volunteer army have been made To be captains George F Connolly Seventh Minnesota Frederick Goedecke late regimental adjutant the Forty ninth Iowa volunteers Harrison Kerrick Illinois volunteers Edward F Miller captain Fifth Illinois Jon F Ryan captain Seventh Minnesota WW C Wyman major Iowa volunteers To be first lieutenants Joseph Matsom and James M McManis Iowa volunteers George H Houston Alton Lieutenant Third Nebraska Charles P L Richmond Fourth Minnesota Alvin Voris Fourth Minnesota Strong and Harmless traits noted in a stray journal fragment and unrelated tale of a rustler hunt end the item with chaotic, unclear text.
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