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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1899
Page
5
Washington reports a bitter exchange between Commissary General Hagan and General Miles. The war investigation commission demanded a revised, nonoffensive statement from Hagan, while officials weighed legal and procedural options and the cabinet discussed the incident amid signals of imminent presidential action.
The debate between Generals Miles and Eagan is said to be far from allowing a court of inquiry or court martial at this phase. A court of inquiry could broaden scrutiny beyond the accused officer and possibly indict both sides, but current opinion holds such a step is unlikely. Tension between the general and the commissary general has long existed, yet has not broken into open conflict due to military discipline.
Testimony by Gen Wood supports no widespread complaints about rations while Theodore Roosevelt harshly criticizes the canned beef issued to troops. He cites a New York governor and Miles letter, noting tasteless or putrid meat and widespread hardship from poor food during and after the Santiago campaign.
Manila reports a critical situation with General Otis in firm control. Rebels concentrate on outskirts and are ordered to act only defensively. Aguinaldo republishes his manifesto response, while a false alarm briefly unsettled the city before American forces restored calm.
In Dunure on January 9, a report touts Dodd's Kidney Pills as the sole cure for rheumatism, arguing kidney disease causes the condition and claiming success in a case from Patrick Welch of Lake Avenue. The ad claims pills cure many patients and lists price options, urging readers to buy and try.
The piece notes that pneumonia often follows a cold or la grippe and claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevented pneumonia during epidemics. It promotes the remedy as best for bad colds and la grippe with a warranty and local seller Emmert & Burrell. It also mentions European nail shape trends and Townsend the Hebraist using long nails as portable memory aids for Hebrew roots.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children, claiming it is made from pure grains and costs about a penny per serving. It urges grocers to stock Grain-O and notes its health benefits when given to kids. Also promotes a Grand Excursion to Old Mexico with a February 9, 1899 departure from Chicago via a special train including Mardi Gras and New Mexico visits.
A special 37 day tour on a vestibuled Pullman train visits cities with open top Chililitli observation car. Departing Chicago Tuesday January 24 the trip includes rail sleeping car fares meals hotels carriages street cars boats guides and interpreters with all expenses paid under The American Tourist Association. For details contact Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad ticket agents.
A collage of old advertisements includes Hall's Catarrh Cure touts a hundred dollar reward, testimonials, and internal use claims. Bethesda Mineral Springs promotes kidney cures with physicians backing, and a note on foreigners in China buying on credit with signed notes due to coin and paper money issues.
A period advertisement extols housework for healthy women while portraying feminine health issues as pitiful and painful. It claims nine of ten health problems stem from female organ disorders and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe cure. Readers are urged to mail 21 stamps for a medical adviser.
Senator McLaurin argues universal suffrage is a failure and opposes imperialism citing the South’s experience with the negro race. He says the United States should not annex colonies like the Philippines and urges constitutional equality for all races at home and abroad. He contrasts US sovereignty with Britain's and emphasizes constitutional limits on national power.
Washington reports indicate the naval personnel bill will pass with a large majority. An amendment to end prize money for the navy was welcomed. A Kentucky senator praised Schley, reading a verse about Santiago. Manila dispatch says American troops refused to start at Troilo. General Miller ordered to abandon Troilo and return to Manila. Springfield notes few Republicans in town as committees to be announced next week. Montreal conference planned January 17 between Canadian Pacific and western U.S. railroads to resolve differences.
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