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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1898
Page
5
The Paris peace commission discussions focus on Spain’s demand for arbitration of sovereignty over the Philippines while United States officials consider a cash settlement. Delegates debate a potential price range and how annexation might affect tariffs, wages, and free trade.
The Boston based Hume Market club held its annual meeting with Colonel Alert Clarke stating the need to minimize costs and responsibilities of war expansion. He notes New England officers voiced opposition to national expansion and questions its pairing with protection and economy.
A chaotic adjournment scene is described amid cheers and tears as delegates and officials gather. Amidst disorder the Willard Menor and other figures discussed transfers and resolutions, with reports of a French warship incident and political addresses echoing through the hall.
In Marshfield Wisconsin on November 17 a 16 year old son of Matt Hrausch at Rozelville fired a revolver while fooling around and struck his 8 year old brother in the breast. The ball entered the lung and the injured boy is reported in critical condition though may recover.
LaCrosse widow Dr Mary Barry a well known LaCrosse woman wins election to the Colorado legislature from the Pueblo district on the fusion silver ticket.
Major La Guardia testified on medical care and yellow fever at Siboney, noting adequate supplies but questioning foreknowledge of fever. Testimony cited embarkation flaws at Tampa, lack of proper wagons and vessels, and conflicting orders on cooking and forward of forage and rations.
Colonel W H Forwood testified that tents beds and supplies were kept on hand though transport and railroad capacity caused delays. He claimed overcrowding was brief and due to soldiers seeking furloughs, while Dr Connor questioned why a 1000 bed hospital was not ready despite orders. Forwood defended adequate tentage and efforts to expand staffing and work late through rain.
Dr. Connor questions orders to leave hospital equipment behind at Tampa while General Shafter allegedly ordered no ambulances. Col. Jacobs claims he heard such orders, but fight expectations and care for wounded were debated. Captains Patton and Ireland defend supplies and care as adequate.
Washington reports strong pressure from nearly every state with troops in Manila urging the volunteers to return home. Officials say there is no immediate way to relieve these troops from duty in the Philippines, keeping them stationed abroad for now.
Captain General Blanco writes to Senator Tinado expressing profound sorrow at surrendering Cuba. He notes an army of 150 000 men and 200 guns to an enemy claiming conquest, amid Spain's resources in the region.
From Emporia comes the report that Charles S. Gross, president of the failed First National Bank, shot himself yesterday afternoon. The bank examiner says depositors will not suffer seriously, as things stand.
Russia orders twenty three torpedo boat destroyers. The Canton House in Canton Illinois destroyed by fire. Senator Mason receives Pythian Knighthood in Chicago. Joseph Bailey enters Texas Senate race. Johan Schultz and Mrs Nies marry in Bloomington. Trouble brews in Swat valley as Mad Fakir advances. Michigan bar memorial for Judge Cooley read in court. Engagement announced between Fannie Mills and Lt George Richards. James McNaughton banker files bankruptcy with debts and assets. Lincoln Neb tragedy as Fran Pollard dies by gunshot.
London rpt of Joseph Chamberlain addressing the Conservative Club. He says Britain seeks no alliance for security but welcomes friendship with the United States and other powers. He champions open-door policy and says Rhodesia and Africa hold future promise amid colonization.
A speech argues England should not fear German competition and that Anglo-Saxon cooperation with the United States is irresistible. It envisions a cordial understanding between 70 000 Americans and 50 000 000 Britons, boosting peace and civilization, with both nations sharing motives and methods. Paris-based Temps criticizes Britain and the United States as unable to stand alone in the Far East, urging open door in the Philippines for British support in China.
Virden Illinois November 17 Chicago Virden Coal company plant resumes operations after idle period since April 1 and failed Alabama worker attempts. Workers begin cleanup before coal hoisting in a few days while writ agreement pays 40 cents per ton mine run. Local fears persist over Oct 12 city slaughter prosecutions.
Returning Klondikers report Dawson suffered a 60 CuO fire that destroyed forty buildings including the New postelice building. It began October 16 at Green Tree saloon when a lamp exploded after a quarrel between two women, igniting the town. The same woman was linked to a previous fire a year ago and a near-conflagration a month earlier.
Mulwathe notes a likely extra session of Congress in March to consider the McCooney tariff and other questions. Henry Poyre, a Republican congressman, reports a conference with HOH Hanna and Mocey League officials in Black River Falls Wisconsin. City tax levy worries rise as 3 percent maximum is fixed by law, threatening city expenses. the mayor vows to veto measures to raise taxes.
Mrs Art Missia Amer, an 82 year old widow of Janesville Wisconsin, was robbed of 1500 dollars in gold stored in an old trunk at her home. Thieves left 254 dollars behind, suggesting they saw the money and believed more remained.
Senor Quesada, who has long represented the Cuban junta in Washington, has recalled information that the Cuban assembly now overseeing the insurgent government has confirmed him as representative in Washington and he is exercising functions there.
The Michigan Supreme Court in a unanimous decision declares boycotts and picketing unlawful as coercive methods. It holds workers may set prices and refuse work, while urging peaceable public appeals. it modifies the lower court to enjoin distribution of eye stimulation circulars and intimidation acts.
Special commissioner Robert P Porter submitted a lengthy report on Cuba and Puerto Rico detailing the island’s budget over fourteen years, sources of income, expenditures, and data on financial, industrial, commercial, and future ties with America. Supplementary reports and testimonies are listed for future release.
The new steel wagon bridge over the river in Beardstown was christened by Miss Lulu Hagains of Browning who was chosen as Cass and Schuyler counties most popular young lady. The bridge cost over 39000 dollars. The Illinois Police Chiefs Union elected officers for the coming year with H O Demmer of Aurora as president and W H Owen of Paris as secretary treasurer.
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