30 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1898
Page
1
A compact digest of industrial, political, and local notes from the seven days. Highlights include bills and adjournments in Congress, wartime logistics and personnel actions, police and court developments, and significant incidents across cities like Baltimore Chicago and Concord. The era’s mood and key figures frame a broad snapshot of recent events.
A wide array of notes reports military plans for a 3 20,000 man army with 5,000 payroll, plus casualties in major eastern cities. Posts on Cuba, canal costs, and canal commission figures mingle with obituaries, suicides, stock news, and a wide mix of political and social items from Philadelphia to Portland.
The report lists varied events including political moves in Cuba and the Philippines, troop evacuations, and new posts. It notes deaths of cultural figures, weather hardships in Austrian passes, and crime outcomes in several U.S. towns. The item also mentions Christmas actions, labor strikes, and maritime incidents.
A late December dispatch from Tavana outlines a joint United States and Spain proclamation for Cuba's evacuation and transfer of public property. It details solemn ceremonies at Havana with flags lowered and raised, salutes by American and Spanish forces, and orderly turnover of military and civil offices on January 1, 1898, amid strict adherence to the agreement and assurances of protection for inhabitants.
The fragment lists preferences for gems by several actresses. Litton Rosai favors white cameos with settings of turquoise or pearls. Marie Deessler loves rubies and opals. Tanea Burt prefers diamonds.
Robbery at the American National Bank on Main and Veigh streets yielded about $16,000 stolen from the vault. Paper money and gold were taken while silver remained largely untouched. The outer door was secured by a time lock and a hidden combination latch. Detectives believe professional burglars conducted the break, leaving drafts signed in blank on top of the safe.
Mrs. Mary T. Carpenter of Scarsdale New York bought the village of Lew Byre in Pike County Pennsylvania for 7100 dollars at auction last Friday. The property covers 12 acres and includes a dozen houses a railroad station a post office a dry goods store a storehouse a blacksmith shop a sawmill a stone yard and factory buildings. The mortgage on the property was 6000 dollars and foreclosed. The borough’s bid was knocked down to Mrs Carpenter for 7500 dollars.
Europe observes that the United States grows as a powerful commercial force. New York no longer shadows London in finance and can dictate rates to European markets. American contracts for rails and steel highlight the shift, with European business leaders noting bold U.S. investments and influence.
A distorted report recalls a tragic event in Dalield County where Mrs Willa Tanney killed her husband after a dispute about a shoeleing fragment. The narrative mentions fear, police awareness, and a family strain as the scene unfolds amid a tense, sorrowful backdrop.
The current issue presents a graphic account of the Merrimac sinking and the crew’s fate at Santiago, plus a Bloodike article by Joaquin Miller. The text reflects literary notices and period-accurate commentary with references to Wheeler and Ward.
An ad-like excerpt extols Texas as the Empire State of the Union with unmatched resources and climate. It describes opportunities, proclaims the state’s superior productivity, and invites readers to request pamphlets and exhibit dates from Chicago and Des Moines agents for travel and investment.
A cryptic Journal note asks about a wife described as beautiful and fascinating while a maid is also noted as pretty. The exchange hints at social intrigue and appearances without further detail.
For the winter season the Louisville and Nashville Railroad improves its route from Cincinnati to Mobile New Orleans and the Gulf Coast with Pullman Vestibule Sleeping Cars and day coaches. Connections with steamer lines to Cuba Porto Rico and West Indian ports are planned. Tourist on Home-Seekers excursion tickets offered at low rates. write C D Almare Louisville for details.
Holiday excursion tickets will be sold at all stations on major lines within 200 miles of selling stations at greatly reduced rates. Valid December 24 25 26 28 and January 2 1808 1898 to January 4 1800. Apply to Chicago & North Western Ry agents for full particulars.
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