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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
3
President McKinley addresses Congress outlining aims in Cuba Spain and the insurgents belligerent status reforms in Cuba recognition possibilities and the pursuit of peace He also calls for prompt action on Alaska Territory governance and land laws while detailing debt issues and bids on Kansas Pacific foreclosure.
The note indicates an intention to enlarge a contract term to benefit both sides. It discusses mutual gains, balanced concessions, and alignment of obligations to improve performance and value for all stakeholders.
The navy currently has four first class battleships, two second class, and forty eight other vessels from armored cruisers to torpedo boats. Five first class battleships are under construction along with sixteen torpedo boats and one submarine boat. Armor for three of the five battleships is unavailable due to price, leaving them unready for fight.
In a message the speaker asks Congress to amend the law to empower the Treasury to bid at sale to cover the government debt. He favors a bid at least equal to principal while noting the government should not accept a price below half the principal or one fifth of total debt. He submits the matter for Congressional consideration before sale.
The civil service has strengthened its basis with business methods and merit. Reinstatement for veterans is supported while protections against political dismissals grow. Accused officials gain hearings before removal, underscoring merit over favoritism and aiming to reduce stagnation and dead wood.
The president urges Congress to scrutinize departmental estimates and reduce government expenses. He stresses keeping appropriations within receipts to avoid a deficit, noting many branches can cut spending. The message, from the Executive Mansion dated December, underscores fiscal restraint.
A brief portrait from Harper's Round Table notes Nathan Mayer Rothschild as the leading figure of the English branch. It praises his daring financial moves including speculative success around the Waterloo era, rapid action in European crises, and his role in securing government funds during shortages.
A Courier-Journal report notes a rare wild animal bond as a sparrow shows gratitude to a boy named George after he killed a snake threatening the bird's nest. The sparrow accompanies him in the garden, singing and landing on his head or shoulder until the gate.
The 6th Congress Senate met in Washington on December 5 1897 with Vice President Hobart in session. A two Senator informposals committee was named to relay to the President that Congress was ready to receive communications. The President signaled imminent written message and the body adjourned to Tuesday after brief ceremonies and oath administrations for new members.
New York report says Martin Thorn was found guilty of first degree murder for killing William Guldensuppe, a rival for Mrs. Augusta Nack's affection, at Woodside Inn on June 2. The death sentence was deferred at counsel's request. Thorn admitted guilt after conviction as he prepared for execution.
Emperor William opened the Reichstag in person and delivered a throne speech in the White Hall. He stressed the navy must grow to protect Germany’s sea interests and prestige, while outlining military penal reform and plans to reduce imperial debt with any surplus.
Paris reports Count Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy acknowledged the letters published by Figaro as authentic except for a memo claiming he expressed joy in killing Frenchmen and delight at mass death. Gen Petreux reportedly finds Dreyfus guilty while Gen Pillieux faces criticism for not probing Esterhazy’s possible writing of the memo.
Seven men are dead and seventeen more are not expected to live after drinking a mixture of wood alcohol and cheap whisky. The liquor, bought in Selma by Bill Anderson and another farmer, was sold to workers on the Mobile and Ohio extension through Maplesville. Many farmers and railroad hands fell ill and died before help arrived as no physician was present. The alcohol was labeled for paint use. Anderson and his partner are among the dead.
The Bramble progeny sold at auction in Lexington Kentucky from 2100 to 8500 with buyers including Clay and Wren. Notable lots were Bramble descendants, bringing prices up to 3100. La Belle Farm owner Eugena Leigh sold 440 acres in two tracts with select lots selling for 875.50 per acre and 8750 per tract.
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