23 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary western naval notes report surviving captains of Span XR ships destroyed near Santiago de Cuba by American fleets. Mentions repair work at a navy yard, and ongoing mobilization efforts as ships are rearmed and crewed for new operations.
Amid turmoil voices query succession and possible successors like Waldeck-Rousseau. In a high city fire on the night of the 16th three six story buildings and several adjoining structures were destroyed, causing near 400000 dollars in losses. Wanamaker’s department store was spared but damaged.
Charles H. Foster, D. D., delivered a new lecture to about 2,000 people in the YMCA auditorium on the 17th. During the talk the bishop referred to the United States and President McKinley, and the discussion won vociferous applause.
Officers and men of the battle fleet were guests of the San Francisco mayor at the Or theater. After the performance they were entertained at supper, and a vaudeville show was planned aboard the town to mark a birthday anniversary amid rumors of hostilities with the United States and tensions with the Filipino junta.
The senate on the 14th adopted the McEinery resolution clarifying ratification aims of the peace treaty as not territorial annexation. The house debated Hepburns Nicaragua canal amendment to the sundry civil bill, adjourned amid discussion. Subsequent days saw varied appropriations actions and votes on naval and military bills, with the Faure tribute and pension acts noted.
The Colorado House rejected the special committee’s majority findings and adopted the minority report by 45 to 10, calling for the removal of the asylum superintendent Dr P R Thombs. Other items note Col Marcus P Miller’s brigadier general nomination, deaths and arrests, and various military and diplomatic developments.
A woodsman Carlson’s dwelling at French Run near Dubois burned Friday. His wife, who leaped from a second story window with her baby, later witnessed four of her children perish in the blaze. Meanwhile in Philadelphia three Emerson Shoe Co. workers died when debris fell onto them during the warehouse ruins collapse.
In Washington on February 15 the Senate adopted the Mwenery resolution by 26 to 22, stating the Philippines will not be annexed but will receive a suitable self-governing arrangement. February 16 reports say the president warned Congress he will call an extra session if the army reorganization bill fails, rejecting simple extensions of current appropriations as inadequate to meet urgent needs.
Insurgent forces attacked American outposts near Manila water works on Friday. Companies C and G of the First Nebraska repulsed the attack, pursued the enemy, and reclaimed the position. Fifty insurgents lay dead, including an officer, with several prisoners taken. No American deaths. Captain Hollingworth, Lieutenant Weeden, and six privates were severely wounded.
London dispatch from the Daily Mail cites a Toulon correspondent noting heightened activity at the arsenal and French naval works. It claims M. Lockroy expects war with Great Britain within two years and that France preaches war against England in official circles. Troops are massed in Tunis Cansica and Algeria and war matériel is sent to the colonies. French officers boast of sweeping the British fleet from the Mediterranean.
Paris February 17 Felix Faure president of France dies after a three hour illness. Obsequies planned at Notre Dame with interment at Pere Lachaise. Washington telegraph conveys US condolence. Faure biography outlines rise from Havre shipowner to France’s sixth president and key roles in wars and diplomacy.
On February 16 Havana observers marked the sunken Maine wreck with a flag raising led by Capt. Eaton and Resolute sailors. Maj. Gen. Ludlow attended a memorial service at Merced Church with senior officials and Cuban Assembly members. Graves at Colon cemetery were decorated by American officials. In Philadelphia work began on a new battleship to bear the Maine’s name, aiming for launching next year and service by the third anniversary of the sinking.
In Chippewa Falls and nearby counties farmers face heavy losses from frost freezing stored potatoes. More than 100000 bushels in Chippewa county pits are ruined as lack of snow leaves frost to deepen. Similar frost damage reported in Black River Falls and Fond du Lac areas.
Rome reports the pope will not act against the liberal wing of the American church. The move is a victory for Archbishop Ireland and the Americanism cause. In a letter to Cardinal Gibbons, the pope condemns theories attributed to Father Hecker via Father Elliott. Ireland remains in Rome for several weeks as his principles gain recognition and are widely praised.
The state department reports Ambassador Clayton in Mexico City says the U S and Mexico have agreed on a new extradition treaty to replace the lapsed one. The pact is retroactive to cover crimes since the expiration of the old treaty, thwarting fugitives seeking asylum in either country.
Ninety three pictures from Thomas RB Clarke’s art collection sold at Chickering hall by the American Art association for 54040. Over 22000 came from eight canvases including Adirondack Scenery by Homer Martin which fetched 5500, a record for American art of its size. Samuel Untermeyer purchased the piece after brisk bidding.
Col Marcus P Miller of the Third Artillery is nominated to brigadier general in the regular army. He commanded forces that captured Iloilo without casualties and is honored for meritorious service. A Massachusetts native, he graduated West Point in 1858 and served bravely in the Civil War, earning three brevets, with later frontier service against Indians.
Herr Rose, the German consul in Apia, received Berlin instructions to notify Chief Justice Chambers that Germany did not support his protest against Chambers in declaring Malietoa "anus king. The protest was carried out and British and American officials lauded the rebuke.
In St Louis on February 15 the Mississippi and nearby lakes are covered with an unprecedented ice harvest. Hundreds of men with teams and wagons cut and store ice for summer use. The ice is 14 inches thick and exceptionally clear. Dealers expect lower prices next summer, likely around 25 cents per hundred.
Galesburg Illinois February 16 At the close of founders day exercises President Finley announced an additional endowment of 100000 dollars by college friends. Major contributors include D K Pearson Chicago 25000 and S S McClure New York 10000.
Boston Feb 17 the wholesale shoe house of Tuttle Smith Co. with capital 100000 and annual business between 500000 and 1000000 assigned Thursday. Liabilities total about 250000 and assets are nominally sufficient to pay dollar for dollar, though unlikely to do so.
Jennings, born to Engineer Douglass Shinefield and wife during the 1896 presidential campaign, dies in Paua Illinois from ingesting poison found in chewed newspapers.
Chicago on February 15 a six story building at 10 to 24 West Water street housing the Trader's Warehouse company and many smaller firms was burned Tuesday morning. Total loss estimated at 780000 dollars with origin unknown.
A fire destroyed the Thomas Building and Lumber company plants and office in Akron Ohio. Loss is estimated at 100000 dollars or more, largely insured.
New York February 16 Marie Wainwright Slaughter the actress filed a bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 11052 dollars and assets of 100 dollars in clothing claimed as exempt.
New York February 16 traffic has resumed on all railroads and through trains run close to schedule. Nearly all surface roads are in operation, signaling a return to normal after service disruptions.
London reports the death of Henry Jones better known as Cavendish a renowned whist expert and author.
Fire at the scythe manufacturing plant of David Wadsworth and Son in Autors New York caused 75000 dollars in damage. Local firefighters battled the blaze, with no injuries reported. The cause remains under investigation.
Fort Worth Feb 16 F H Woodworth a leading Chicago capitalist en route to Mexico collapsed and died in a Beaumont hotel Wednesday. He was known for his extensive investments and high social standing in Chicago. The cause of death was not immediately released.
In London on February 16 Right Hon. Sir Joseph William Chitty Lord Justice of the Court of Appeal has died. The eminent jurist known for long service on the bench passed away leaving a noted legal career in the United Kingdom.
Akron announces the death of Lewis Miller a prominent educator and Chautauqua assembly president who co founded the movement with Bishop Vincent. He died Friday in New York after an operation at the Postgraduate Hospital.
R F Thompson, president of the Union Reform Party of Ohio, announced in Cincinnati that the national conference will convene March 1 and 2. He expects nearly 2,000 delegates from 15 states to attend the meeting.
Fires at the Brooklyn Navy Yard machine shop No. 8 destroyed over a million dollars in government property. The blaze damaged battleship parts and plans, with critical naval work set back and some items deemed unrecoverable except by reworking original plans.
The court of inquiry convened in Washington to examine allegations by a major general regarding beef quality supplied to the army during the Spanish War. The session, held Friday in rooms once used by the war investigation committee in the Lemon building, was held in secret with full membership present to outline preliminary proceedings.
Milwaukee February 18 Senator John Harris of Elkhorn proposes a tax on the Knickerbocker Ice company and others who cut ice from Wisconsin lakes for shipment to Chicago. He introduces a bill to levy 15 cents a ton on all ice cut from Wisconsin mean dering lakes and shipped out of state. The aim is about 200000 dollars annually. over a million tons are shipped out each year.
Maj. Ross Fish longtime District of Columbia assessor and former assistant register of the treasury under Cleveland died in a coal office here Tuesday after resting from a snow walk. He was over 70, and the exertion likely caused heart failure.
Robert A. Waller city comptroller and former civil service board member and Lincoln Park commissioner died at 1 20 pm Friday at his home 1665 Sheridan road from pneumonia after grippe. He had served in city government for years and was known for civic work in Chicago.
United States Consul Sprague cabled the war department that the transport Sherman carrying 1,800 reenforcements for Gen Otis at Manila has sailed from Gibraltar for Port Said. All aboard are reported well.
London reports the Cunard line has dispatched a powerful tug to the Azores in search of the missing Pavounia. The vessel's fate remains unknown as crews scour the area for clues and any sighting would be announced as information becomes available.
Omaha dispatch reports the coroner's jury verdict on Sundays fire at the asylum for the insane. They fail to find any person responsible for the death of 17 female patients in the disaster. The finding comes from Youkton, South Dakota, via a Bee special.
Milwaukee February 17 The seventh annual convention of the Wisconsin State Epworth League opened at Grand Avenue Methodist Church Thursday night and will run three days. About 400 delegates attend the session.
Russia exports eggs totaling over 1.5 billion annually while frost affects outcomes from eggs bursting to apples shrinking and potatoes blackening. Grain elevator waste yields seven dollars per ton for feed, and Arabian winds carve deep sand pits. Lick Observatory notes solar activity drives sunspots and eclipses. steel rails require 3 million dollars to start, mushroom juice acts as a snake antitoxin though toxic itself.
Nora Archibald Smith argues that children respond strongly to poetry and stories. She warns against limiting literature to one form and urges a balanced mix of myths fairy tales fables nature and hero tales while preserving old favorites as soothing daily nourishment.
A French druggist proposes ferruginous eggs to medicate via iron enriched eggs. Hens fed medicated grains digest iron and render it in egg albumen for easy human uptake, suggesting future pills and drugs could be consumed as eggs and possibly other medicines.
A brief dialogue shows Ethel asking if her father will consent to their marriage and he replies that he has always honored her wishes, reflecting social norms around marriage decisions in Brooklyn Life.
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