15 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
1
The fragmentary OCR shows a garbled reflection on a president’s death, praising virtue and public service. It references the Senate and House and a national address but contains numerous misspellings and missing context, hindering clear identification of individuals, dates, or events.
The report highlights a rise in imports and exports with imports up 20 percent over 1800 levels and exports per capita higher, showing capacity to meet domestic and foreign needs. Agricultural exports reach 820,500,106 dollars, marking a year with record manufacturing output and strong private enterprise growth.
The text argues for extending treasury authority to support the gold and silver standard, including issuing bonds and managing public debt. It notes treasury deficits for the current year and estimates a larger shortfall next year, urging provision to maintain currency value via metals and to ensure public confidence. It stresses keeping the dollar stable and maintaining the metal backing amid gold market fluctuations.
The article argues for American merchant marine strength to extend commerce and naval power. It cites growth in shipping, regulatory advancements, and the need to secure a larger share of world trade amid reliance on foreign ships for wartime needs. It emphasizes industrial progress and policy support as essential for national maritime prominence.
The text describes calls for an amendment to regulate capital combinations and trade to curb competition and set prices, provoking public debate and urging congressional attention. It notes ongoing hearings sparked by a June 1 event and the influence of a formal congress on these topics.
The article notes ongoing inquiry into combinations that restrain trade and their impact on public welfare. It argues broad concern over market control, price rises, and the need to curb monopolies promptly, urging authorities to define powers and actions without delay.
A government report discusses the dispute with Australia Hungary and Penceyvivanta over indemnity for damages from a mining incident and a court ruling on liability for civil injuries. It notes that governments do not compensate individuals harmed by public authorities in duty and mentions Delwin restrictions on U S cattle imports.
The Nicaragua government forfeited the Maritime Canal Company contract on October Mth for confurnament within the contract term. The United States formed the Indian Ocean canal commission under Admiral John G Walker to study an Atlantic to Pacific route across Nicaragua and the Arctic to Panama area. The commission reports progress but requires extensive, ongoing investigation and time to complete, urging Congress to act on creating a canal linking the two oceans.
Fragmentary yet clear note on 19th century negotiations between the United States and Canada over the Alaska boundary and other issues. It describes a joint commission and the move toward provisional demarcation at Lynn Canal, plus U S neutral stance in Britain Africa tensions and hopes for a peaceful settlement.
A long account of the 1898 peace with Spain, the cession of the Philippines to the United States, the occupation policy, and the formation of provisional administration in Negros and the Sulu islands. It notes military aims to protect life and property, insurrection challenges, and plans for a future civil government to be set by Congress.
The text defends obedience to law and trial by jury, condemns mob violence, and urges punishment for vigilante acts. It notes executive orders broadening civil service, calls for efficient, harmonious administration, and reflects on Washington's anniversary and Congress responsibilities as expressed by William McKinley.
The United Allied committee, with British approval and support from South African authorities, authorizes neutral care for British forces after the Dritteh agent leaves Pretoria. The move aims to demonstrate impartiality toward all combatants, marking a fourth time this decade.
The nation asserts a duty to ensure Cuba becomes a free, strong, and prosperous state. It pledges stern integrity and wisdom to shape Cuba’s future, linking its fate with ours. The goal is agricultural and industrial growth, employment, and peace, noting a census order begun last August and to be completed in November.
The Alaska territory needs broader civil government as population rises after gold discoveries. The act of May 17, 1849 provided a minimal framework for a sparsely settled land focused on administration rather than trade or production.
The writer urges legislation to adopt a temporary form of government for Puerto Rico. It argues Alaska style ideas apply to Puerto Rico, notes the island uses a modern civil jurisprudence and local charters require little change, but highlights urgent needs in public administration and federal relations.
Postmaster of Boston resigns. Chicago uncovers illicit margarine factory. Payne-Hanna subsidy bill introduced. Jeffries and Corbett plan Paris bout. Boers massacre reported at Eland's Langto. Hughes holds 20 Panay towns. US Supreme Court ruling on freight conductor. England buys livestock for South Africa. Aguinaldo ready to surrender if welcomed. Hang Kong junta counsels action. Sugar industry devastation in Cala. Huntington buys Southern Pacific stock. Van derbilte links questioned. Lachvemith shelling deaths and injuries. Telegraph reform promises cheaper rates. New York wires bypass injunction. Cape Town transport wreck. Private Merritt suicide. Archbishop Chapelle sails to Manila. Six-days bike race in NY. Methuen advances to Kimberley. Brazilian ships quarantined. Eureka to be wrecked. Glory of the Seas reaches Frisco. Cape Nome rich claim. Roberts clearing debate. Logs afloat in Grays Harbor. Oregon state schools underfunded. Pipe manufacturers deemed unconstitutional combo. Western wool sale record. Whatcom timber deal. Harbor and river improvement estimates. Confeder ate monument planned. Baltimore hosts largest noir population claim. Berlin dissolves anarchist meeting. Pension granted to mother of slain Lieutenant Hagley.
A broad mix of reports includes Arizona seeking statehood, US occupation in the Philippines, Alaska reindeer herds rising to 2600, diplomatic moves with the Vatican, miners strikes in California, and a deadly gas explosion in Washington. Other items note wars in Africa, British military gains, political shifts, court cases, and cultural evangelism efforts.
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