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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1898
Page
3
Secretary of War Alger arrived from Washington and left the Fifth Avenue hotel at 7 40 a m Wednesday bound for Camp Wikoff Montauk Point. He rode with Col Hecker connected to the quartermaster's department and is overseeing troop transportation. Maj Hopkins assistant adjutant general accompanies the party.
Washington announces mustering out orders for multiple units including First Vermont and First Maine infantry, Fifty-second Iowa, Sixth Pennsylvania, Fifth Maryland, Second New York, Second Nebraska, 157 Indiana, and various Ohio Illinois and Georgia batteries and cavalry units, plus the Puerto Rico troops. Further orders will follow as decisions are made.
Electrical storm at Montauk Point New York on August 24 toppled tents and damaged structures. Wind washed tents into the ocean while five unoccupied tents at the detention hospital were wrecked delaying sick soldiers from landing. Soldiers repair the camp as Washington moves toward mustering out volunteers including the rough riders and Seventy first. Capt Capron senior aboard the Arcade is listed as sick.
Soldiers aboard transports at Camp Wikoff Montauk Point endure a long, weary wait with little to do. They discuss home plans, pay, and meals while weather stays cool and breezes steady. clothing and linen supplies are running low as confinement continues.
Gov Tanner and Adjutant General Reece left Springfield for Washington to press Illinois merchants claims against the government for supplies furnished to rendezvousing troops. The total exceeds 250000 dollars and delays threaten many merchants. Tanner’s visit is expected to speed settlement. Philadelphia reports the US cruiser St Louis at Cramp shipyard with sister ship St Paul. both to be returned to International Navigation. Deadlock broken in Ta Ninth district Republican convention with Smith McPherson of Montana nominated. John W Fin lx of Pennsylvania appointed assistant United States treasurer in Philadelphia.
August 12 1898 in Honolulu marked Hawaii's transfer of sovereignty to the United States. President Dole accepted the transfer from United States Minister Sewall amid an official ceremony with military guards bands and a 21 gun salute. The oath of allegiance was administered to Hawaii officers and a grand ball followed at the executive building.
Washington August 24 The Navy Department opened bids Tuesday for 16 torpedo destroyers and 12 torpedo boats with a total estimated cost not to exceed 16 900 000 under the latest naval appropriation. The report notes expectations of shipments from Alaska and calls for government steamers to bring home stranded men linked to Captain Abercromb's explorations.
Fragments report a midweek wedding in South Omaha with Henry team ball gossip, a faked conundrum joke, a fainted elderly woman at the amphitheater, lightning-struck Swan Lake lines, a robust want ad praising the silent market, and two destructive fires sparking insurance notes.
Free sample box of Dr Kings New Life Pills sent by H E Backlen and Co Chicago. Claims Mr Kings pills cure constipation sick headache malaria and liver troubles with no deleterious substances and vegetable composition. Regular size price available through Dr Powell druggist.
Several state Democratic conventions sent telegrams to President McKinley congratulating him on the war effort. The messages affirm that his management of the war is viewed as favorable to the entire nation.
The obituary notes William Hun ter Williams born January 15 1811 in Philadelphia died Monday August 22 1898 at 3 PM at age 87 7 7. He moved west in 1839 with his brother and settled in Whitefield township for nearly 60 years. He married Theodosia Holmes Lyon in 1839 and they raised nine children five who survived. He served as Putnam county judge postmaster justice of the peace town clerk and school treasurer. He and his wife joined the New Jerusalem Swedenborgian church in 1847 and their family followed their religious example. The funeral was held at the house with Rev Landenberger officiating and many relatives attended.
A historical notice outlines the Old Settlers Picnic in Lacon with events for August 31 including morning music at Alton depot, drill by foresters, a noon fish fry, emceed speeches by John S. Thompson and others, band concerts, amateur contests, baseball, balloon ascent, parades, a grand ball, and a fireworks display. It references local residents and past residents, noting community mourning and sympathy for bereaved families.
The Whitefield Township Sabbath School convention will be held at Whitefield Center Church on Sunday September 4. Featured speakers include Devadopal CO Huffman Mauslo, Mrs Chan Han num Muafo, BV Ketchum Addrom, and Rev Andrew Holy.
An evening program lists addresses and devotional segments post convention. Rey Rogers and Henry present reports of nominating committee and anhoors while Rev Neablcen leads soul winning. La Prairie, J O Hill conducts the Question Box. Mary Hannuat organist. Grace Haruison sec. Everyone welcome.
The notice markets new subscription and advance paying options for The Henry Republican and allied papers. Offers include bundles with The Weekly Inter Ocean The Parm Journal and others for 82.00 and variations with The Henry Republican plus guides and agricultural papers for 82.00. Trade phrase emphasizes patriotism and keeping up with current events.
Cable report says Mrs Miles and her daughter Mrs Col Rice sailed for Ponce on the US transport Odam from Charleston last Saturday delaying Gen Miles and staff possibly for several days. A fire search near Santa Isabel left troops exhausted after a night gallop and telegraph taps failed to locate the blaze. About 1 million dollars in gold and silver coin will be carried to Manila aboard the Beading guarded by a soldier detachment.
In Dorchester New Brunswick on Mig 24 Capt Alfred Wishop aged 50 and Miss Josie Styles aged 18 were killed by a railroad train. The accident prompts questions about boarding house arrangements and safety practices in the area.
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