03 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1899
Page
1
Beginning Saturday February 4th and ending February 11th The Fair hosts a special sale on copper nickel ware despite trusts and rising prices Dealers boast deep discounts on Tea Strainers Teapot Stands Trays Crumb Tray and Scraper Brass and copper items Copper Boilers and Tea Kettles Cars packed with stock await buyers early to beat future price increases saved by buying in carload lots during the week.
Remedios Cuba February 3 General Maximo Gomez head of the Cuban army agrees to cooperate with United States efforts to reconstruct Cuba. Porter says 3 million dollars will be distributed to soldiers to return to civilian life as Gomez travels to Havana to confer with Brooke about disbandment and civil governance.
The navy department has ordered all reserve ships to be put out of commission at once. A sizable number of vessels will be decommissioned and the government will save costs while freeing sailors for other assignments.
CHICAGO February 3. Dr Twing B WigEin, physiology professor at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, has been dismissed from the faculty on complaints by freshman women alleging unnecessary demonstrations in his lectures.
Australia moves toward federation with a queen represented governor general and two houses of parliament. Melbourne to host temporary federal parliament. capital to be federal territory at least 100 miles from Sydney. Senate six per state. House of Representatives 64 members. Executive seven ministers. federal expenditure about £1.5 million annually. Railways to remain under state control for now with interstate commission oversight.
Colonel Garela son of the late Cuban leader travels to Washington to arrange removal of his father’s remains. The body will be shipped in a sealed casket to Norfolk tonight, aboard the Nashville, bound for Cuba, accompanied by General Hernandez and an old orderly.
The strike by dockmen and railway workers in Colon Colombia grows, with Matachin and Emperador stations joining. Greek and other laborers aid progress, but Panama remains quiet as over 1,000 tons of freight sit idle and ships cannot land.
A Lehigh Valley freight wreck near Geneva New York blocked the line for two hours. Two cars were destroyed and losses reach about 10000 dollars. A shipment of sheep suffered heavy losses with over 100 killed outright and others euthanized due to injuries.
Hartford Feb 3 death of Mrs Caroline Selina Aldridge in Jonna town Pa. Mrs Caroline Elizabeth fa ton of this city becomes direct claimant to Headington Hall estate in the parish of St Clement's Oxfordshire England.
Boston February 3 Lieutenant Colonel Curtie Guild Jr has returned to Boston after a long absence to the South and it is doubtful if he will be able to accept the appointment on the colonial commission.
Washington dispatch reports famine in seven eastern and two central Russian provinces with relief via the imperial government and Red Cross. Ambassadors note crop failure, destitution, and Red Cross aid totaling about 562000 dollars. The czar has contributed large sums from private and public funds while urging work relief for peasants. A separate Cuba item notes the murder of postal courier Antonio Varries near Mayari.
Word reached New York last night from Louisville police that Marshall W. Mettles of Madison New Jersey killed himself there. Authorities confirmed his identity through the said man’s business career running a carriage and harness shop. He had left home Monday saying he would go to Newark on business.
Rochester February 3 Hor James M E O Grady former assembly speaker and state buildings trustee says the inquiry into Superintendent Easton exonerated him and found his expenditures prudent amid accusations by certain senators.
Victoria B C Feb 3 The steam er Dirgo arrived from Skaguay with passengers from Dawson City reporting 29 degrees below zero at Klondike. W C Kraus Klondike Nugget proprietor says wages are lower this year but substantial work continues on Hunker Dominion and Sulphur creeks.
Secretary Hay and Senor Godoy exchanged ratifications extending until December 24 the provisions defining the water boundary between the United States and Mexico.
Fire destroyed the Harbison Walker Company brick works at Grampian Clearfield County last night, leaving about 100 men unemployed. Loss is estimated at 25000 dollars with partial insurance. origin of the fire is undetermined.
At the stockholders annual meeting of American Strawboard company the 1892 financials reveal gross profits of 203 214 and net earnings of 115 862. The net profit equates to 1.93 percent on 94 million capital stock, with a note of 1.49 percent in 1497 as context. Colonial Beard Herts Next Week. Washington reports the war department’s colonial board will convene in the city next Monday, with rooms in the Lefoon building assigned for its use.
In Hong Kong, Filipino members of the Manila joint commission press for release of American seized launches and flag rights in Philippine waters. General Otis may concede, but Admiral Dewey resists to avoid enabling Filipino torpedo risks. Authorities report daily arms smuggling, bolas manufacture, and patrols as Manila tightens security. Filipino telegraph office at Manila closed for transmitting Otis orders. The Utah artillery positions on Santamesa Hill watch the waterworks while Malolos governs with radical independence leading the movement.
Norwich University president Allan D Brown reports Admiral Dewey has approved building a new hall named Dewey hall as a public testimonial. Plans to raise 100000 dollars for the project will be pushed quickly following the favorable response from the admiral who is a Dewey alma mater.
Advertisements issued for the sale of all lands remaining from the Union Pacific land grant. The sale at Omaha on March secures unsold lands in Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Utah including equity in lands sold but not fully paid. Also mentions Albany Democratic Editors meeting and creation of a special committee to monitor legislation affecting press liberties.
Reported optimism in the United States over German policies amid attacks, with notes on Choate’s London residence negotiations for Carlton House terrace. Washington passes a river and harbor bill totaling about 30 million dollars, the largest ever. U.S. engineers to Cuba, and New York’s State Farmers Congress convenes in Albany with Governor Roosevelt present.
President McKinley and his cabinet weighed army reorganization with Major General Miles to be relieved as commanding general and reassigned to command California. Major General Merritt would leave the department of the east to command the army, with Shafter to be relieved and moved to the east if Miles takes California. Decision awaited war investigation report.
Condensed dispatches report Rudyard Kipling's arrival in New York aboard the Majestic. Other items note Senator Guay trailing by 13 votes in Pennsylvania, a Columbus fire loss near 31 million, and various political and social events across the country.
A Springfield movement seeks a Washington statue for Frances Willard with two places in Statuary Hall. A bill to appropriate 9000 dollars for the memorial was introduced in the legislature yesterday. In Middletown a Grace church rector hosts public smokers with pipes and tobacco for men, stirring ire among women.
Westfield Feb 3 Speaker Nixon's condition was not quite so satisfactory last night as in the morning. During the day he had a business interview with his secretary and became somewhat nervous with increased temperature pulse and respiration. No serious change is anticipated.
Rutland Vermont firm announces possession of the Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain railroad for about 34 million dollars. P W Clement will act as president and oversee the integrated line starting Monday.
Lincoln Neb Feb report notes ML L Hayward carried three pledged supporters missing on ballot day yet gained two new adherents. Mypton also attracted votes amid no checks observed.
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