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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1899
Page
7
The Senate approved the Manila peace treaty by a narrow 58 vote majority amid doubt and heavy debate. Supported by Democrats and Populists, the measure faced opposition from Rawlins and Turner and certain Republicans. Some lawmakers feared the Manila siege or troop deployments would sway outcome before final approval.
The Cunard steamer Lucania reached New York from Liverpool and Queenstown after a seven day nineteen hour voyage. The passage featured hurricane winds and heavy seas with snow squalls, yet the vessel sustained no damage. Cattle losses due to freezing temperatures were reported across the plains and Texas, as livestock owners brace for further winter weather.
A Sunday cyclone nearly leveled Salesboero nine miles from Cartersville Georgia. No deaths occurred but several people were injured. The Methodist Church new structure was demolished and about a dozen families left homeless as buildings were torn to fragments and scattered.
A Manila dispatch dated Monday estimates Milpine forces suffered about 2,000 dead, 3,500 wounded and 5,000 prisoners. The American casualties were reported as forty killed and many wounded.
Paris telegram reports Gen Count von Caprivi, ex chancellor of the German empire, died Monday near Frankfurt Luxembourg area. His death follows an interview with Paris correspondence amid political maneuvering in France. Margulis de Corralbo linked to rising insurgent movements. Mary A Crabb of Mendon Michigan found dead in home from suspected kerosene blast while attempting to rekindle fire.
A passenger aboard the Cunard line steamer Eniuria sailing from Liverpool to New York is identified as Associate Justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court. The voyage departed Monday from Liverpool for New York.
Three people die in a Springfield Illinois boarding house fire. Mrs Mattie Withey 47 sacrificed herself trying to rescue James Wald a handicapped boarder. Miss Helen Rose 12 and James Wald perished in the blaze near the front. Mrs Withey earlier escaped then returned to save others. Benjamin Pairchild a boarder suffered facial burns while helping Miss Mary Wall to safety.
An appropriations probe into the American Commission for the Paris Exposition 1900 reveals a $650,000 exhibit budget with a seek for $1.5 million more. Commissioner Peck’s salary reportedly $104,000 yearly and a Chicago appointed clerk earns $4,500 plus $8 daily expenses, prompting concerns over misused funds and inflated payroll.
Col James A. Sexton former Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic dies at Garfield Hospital Washington from grip and related illness. President McKinley and War Investigation Commission send wreaths. Maine battleship contract to Cramp in Philadelphia. launch aimed February 15 1900. Burglars dynamite Leipsic post office. mail and stamps taken. watchman shot. Chicago grand jury reports organized jury bribery ties to street railway interests.
At a Friday cabinet session the conduct of Miles was discussed as a possible subject for a court of inquiry. No action has been taken yet. a court may be ordered if the War Investigation Commission report prompts it, but Miles may remain in command until further decision.
A San Francisco paper details ex President Gutierrez of Salvador dropping from power to near destitution. Letters from Honduras say he lives on charity as political unions in Central America collapse. Gutierrez fled to Tlenduvas after factional betrayals and his ally Neyaldo faces accusation of treachery.
The State Department has been informed that Samoa Chief Justice Chambers produced a long report on the Apia uprisings. Copies sent to Germany and Britain arrived. the U S State Department copy remains in transit. A full set of reports from the events is not expected before the 21st inst., as the New York cruiser New York reports fever aboard with five hospitalized and visitors possibly the source. Officials in Washington expect leniency on a sentence for General Rigan but doubt dismissal. In Kentucky, Nicholasville reports twenty smallpox suspects at the pest house, with ten more sent out Monday after a freeman from Covington brought the contagion.
The United States transport Buffalo arrived at Manila on Friday with sailors aboard to relieve men serving in Rear Admiral Dewey's fleet.
Chicago hogs 35.00 to 6. hogs assets. Indianapolis cattle 3.00 to 5.75. St Louis cattle 5.50 to 6.10. Cincinnati cattle 0 to 5.75. Detroit cattle 2.50 to ?. Milwaukee wheat No 2 spring 1.0. New York cattle 3.00 to 4.25. butter creamery 1.5 to 19c. eggs Western 18-19c.
An attorney general opinion last Saturday upholds a military commander's right to cut enemy coastal cables within territorial waters, shielding him from damages. A British owned cable claim of 36000 dollars is noted. The Canton Sexton murder case and a separate worker compensation ruling are mentioned, along with Librarian of Congress appointment chatter for Dr. James H. Canfield.
Amid renewed fighting near Manila, Otis reports 175 American casualties including dead and wounded. Filipino forces, well armed, engage Nebraska Montana and North Dakota outposts at Santa Mesa and Caloocan. U.S. reinforcements arrive as both sides sustain heavy fire and strategic positions remain contested into the night.
A Washington dispatch reports President Mel Winley plans a strong policy in the Philippines after Aguinaldo's challenge. Gen Otis will push a coordinated assault on Manila and surrounding positions, with U S sea and land forces advancing. Casualties are cited on both sides, while re-enforcements and ships like the Charleston and Monadnock are dispatched to support operations near Manila Bay.
James A Sexton of Chicago died Sunday at Garfield hospital Washington after illness. A veteran Civil War officer he became commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic in 1898 and had long been active in Union veterans groups. He had gone to Washington in October to join a national army investigation commission. The 1844-born Chicagoan rose from teen recruit to lieutenant and captain, guiding Chicago public service roles including postmaster in 1861. He contracted a severe cold during the holidays that developed into a grip and complications led to his death.
A Colorado storm buried a Denver and Rio Grande work train nine miles east of Glenwood Springs, killing six of 32 crew. A second slide on Mount Elbert crushed miner Willita Manning’s cabin, trapping him under debris. Food and fuel scarcities threaten mountain communities as rail lines and trails remain blocked and relief slowly arrives.
Gen Maximo Gomez, chief of Cuban forces, pledges support to the United States and to work with Gen Brooke toward disbanding the insurgent armies. He agrees to advise disbandment and return to peaceful life, with US relief funds totaling 2,000,000 to help soldiers transition. Porter reports Gómez’s cooperation and plans to visit Havana. Brooke to administer the funds.
Advices from Shanghai report immense suffering along the Yellow River where floods inundate 2,500 square miles and affect 34 counties in Honan. About 1,000,000 Chinese are described as destitute with only willow sprouts for food near Chingiu-fu and mind ruts.
Filipino members of the Manila joint commission demand the release of seized launches and the right to fly the Filipino flag. General Otis favors concessions, but Admiral Dewey refuses to avoid complicating arms smuggling and potential torpedo threats.
The United States transport Buffalo arrives in Manila after a record 54 day crossing from New York carrying 706 sailors to relieve Dewey's fleet. It will serve as a regular transport between Manila and San Francisco for personnel and naval stores.
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