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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
3
Washington reports reveal an official plan to send 70,000 military personnel to Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines, with 20,000 to depart immediately and the rest as they are ready. The war department also orders 75,000 new volunteers to fill existing regiments, signaling a broad crusade to establish long term occupancy and support for projected campaigns.
Washington June 1 reports say the President told a small group of congressional friends he has decided on conditions Washington must accept before any peace negotiations. The disclosure signals a painful concession plan and signals the path for diplomacy ahead.
Complaints against Key West officials over Spanish prize captives grow louder as naval officers push for formal investigation. The latest case involves the British ship Restormel captured near Santiago with coal bound for the Spanish fleet. Authorities initially barred captain contact with the British vice consul, prompting British embassy protest and fresh state department orders to connect the captain with the vice consul.
The May 31 1898 public debt stood at 1 037 773 760 with a 19 341 108 rise from April due to war expenditures. Interest bearing debt totals 847 367 410, non interest bearing 384 896 815, plus 563 799 983 in certificates and notes offset by cash. Net treasury cash balance 195 754 815.
The secretary of war told Congress on June 1 that requesting additional funds amounting to 3,107,000 dollars. Items include gun and mortar batteries 2,562,000 dollars expeditionary forces to Cuba 350,000 dollars and signal service 195,000 dollars.
Washington June 1 The Senate today confirmed Brigadier Generals James Watts Texas and William C Oates Alabama. It also confirmed Winslow S Lincoln Massachusetts as Commissary of Subsistence with rank of captain.
A Havana edition of El Progreso quotes fierce Spanish nationalist sentiment during the Cuban crisis. It claims Yankee incursions failed, cites food shortages in New York, and predicts a victorious Spanish army advancing into the United States while vilifying McKinley and praising Captain General Blanco. The piece frames ongoing battles in Cuba and the Philippines as proof of Spain's resurgence.
Washington June 1 Senate moved toward final disposition of the war revenue measure. Committee amendments on nearly sixty pages were approved and debate focused on the Morgan amendment taxing a quarter of one percent on gross receipts of corporations over 250000 yearly. The amendment was rejected 27 to 34 and Pettigrew offered the German amendment with vigor.
A historical medical advertorial argues catarrh bronchitis pneumonia and consumption are local diseases. It praises Hyomei the Australian Dry Air Cure as a germicide that reaches and kills bacilli in the respiratory tract and claims 8800 physicians endorse it. It urges instructing children to prevent future generations from these diseases.
Hyomei inhalation medicine offered with Hoymel and Hymoel variants. Prices listed at 1.00 for standard bottle, 50c for extra bottles, 28c for another form. Available from druggists or by mail with request for The Story of Hyomel. Postal mail mentioned.
Washington reports the reciprocity agreement with France goes into effect with customs orders to apply tariff reductions. France confirms via its embassy President Faure called it proof of good understanding between governments. Concessions favor both sides, with U.S. reductions totaling 1.42 percent of French import revenue and France granting 2.58 percent of U.S. import revenue.
The R. T. Booth Co. lists its Boston office at 131 Tremont Street Room 52 and a home office at Astor Court Building, 88d Street, with a New York next Waldorf Astoria Hotel location noted as a point of contact.
Washington reports on how easy it is to create influential figures who shape army appointments and policy. A western politician and his son visited the White House and pressed for a secretary of war to appoint X Y A as a second lieutenant, echoing Civil War era card notes. The piece exposes rumor, fabrication, and the ongoing mythmaking around wartime administration and public notices.
Washington June 1 Maj Gen M C Butler has received his commission and will be placed on temporary duty at Camp Alger to assist Gen Graham The secretary of war plans a new military department for states along the south Atlantic coast likely North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida An additional major general of volunteers is under consideration Gen J Warren Keifer of Ohio is also cited as a leading candidate for appointment based on his wartime record and high regard from Grant Sherman and Sheridan
Washington June 1 An understanding was reached whereby the Hawaiian resolutions will be considered in the House next week under a special rule. They will be taken up after the revenue bill passes the Senate or reaches a stage not delaying the revenue measure. The understanding followed persistent efforts by annexationists and Speaker who has led in prevating consideration, convinced a large majority favor action before adjournment.
New York reports deny interruption of New York and Hayti telegraphic company cables. Office says business continues as usual though censorship has a tendency to lessen activity. Public note indicates censorship impact on commerce and communications.
Mrs. Mary A. Beard of Claremore Arkansas reports a long years long cough cured after using two bottles. She thanks the remedy and endorses it without solicitation. Sold by Ellingwood & Co. at Mer rimack Central and Med dlesex Central streets.
Charles J Chapman former mayor of Portland and vice president of Chapman National Bank died suddenly this morning after a street car seizure. The incident occurred in Portland on June 1 as he was taken ill with spasms and collapsed. He was a prominent local figure and banking leader.
A Paris dispatch reports Europe's sympathy shifting to America after Chamberlain's bombshell. Russia seems to fear losing influence if the Philippines is divided, while English and American cooperation grows. The piece notes Russian worry over a potential clash and praises Salisbury's restraint.
The June North American Review features Hannis Taylor, late US minister to Spain, arguing conservatives and liberals must unite to maintain order under the 1876 constitution. He defends Maria Christina, warns against Don Carlos, cites Castelar, and urges the US to act justly toward Spain and Cuba after the war.
A $30 million collar shirt syndicate is close to formation in Troy. Expected participants include Cluett, Coon & Co. George P. Ides & Co. United Shirt & Collar Co. International Shirt & Collar Co. Van Zandt, Jacobs & Co. Wilbur Shirt & Collar Co. Hodmes & Ide Fellow & Co. E W Marvin KH C Curtis & Co. Several leading manufacturers may serve as officers, though no decisions have been made.
A source from Troy notes that a proposed coalition of interests may cut wages and trigger layoffs in the large collar shops. Managers expect cost savings across manufacturing and selling departments, while some say the blend could be beneficial or detrimental, with an early successful outcome uncertain.
New York June 1 Thomas R Keene a tragedian died at 5 PM after an operation for appendicitis at S E B Smith Infirmary New Brighton He was 58 and left a wife a son and a daughter the latter married to actor Edward Arden in Paris Mrs Keene and his siblings William Bagleson and Margaret Eagleson were at his bedside.
New York witnessed the greatest police parade in America marking the first march of consolidated forces. Four thousand three hundred officers left the battery at one o clock, marched up Broadway to 28th street Madison Avenue Fiftieth street and down Fifth Avenue to the Worth monument where Mayor Van Wyck and the police commissioners reviewed them.
A newspaper notice promotes California Catarrh Cure as a breakthrough against catarrh and related ailments. It cites a Lowell test and testimonials from Mrs. R W Howard of Ellsworth Street Lowell praising the product for her son Walter. The ad claims a 40 percent health gain in Lowell and lists price points at drug stores.
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