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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1899
Page
2
A collection of pithy aphorisms and observations on politics fame travel and language from a Perry Kentucky source. The piece threads humor with social commentary noting presidents letters public receptions and the spread of English as a common tongue across Europe.
The piece recalls Richardson's prophecy on progress spanning Egypt to San Francisco and warns of future consequences. It discusses shoplifting as kleptomania among the rich, notes the social ruin of kleptomania, and questions whether an extra congressional session should be called after the March 4 deadline amid calls to reform the congressional calendar.
Fifty year old Thomas Mitchell was killed crossing Clinton tracks when struck by a wagon. The state publicized a $139,703.74 claim against the federal government for town volunteers expenses. Multiple homicides and accidents across counties include a throat-slashing death near Corn ing and a fatal shooting on a Tama county farm. Fort Dodge & Omaha Railway progress claimed with rails, ties, and 61 miles of grading. Miss Lizzie Moore, 50, of Montour, spent most life in bed, a case cited for remarkable vitality. James Cunningham found guilty of murdering his illegitimate child. his mistress released. Mahaska court denied exemption for life insurance policies in a widow case. Medical examiners rejected 29 osteopathy licenses. Des Moines osteopaths organize. legal action to force recognition of osteopathic grads. New Hartford bank robbed. vault wall breached, no cash recovered. a 23-year-old dies in Dysart shop fire. A double gun accident near Anita kills two men, uncle and nephew, in a tragic hunting mishap. A Primghar scandal exposes stolen farm equipment and Milwaukee railroad property tied to a wealthy Odd Fellow. A Woodward will case opens a new legal principle on debt payment from legacies. A Des Moines to Chicago Great Western train strikes a man near Des Moines bridge, killing him. identity uncertain.
Funeral services for Justin S. Morrill of Vermont were held in the senate chamber at noon. A distinguished gathering including the president, cabinet, supreme court justices, senators, representatives, and naval and diplomatic corps members attended. The remains were moved from the family home to the capitol with a simple, formal cortege and the casket placed before the president’s desk.
Secretary Long approved a set of navy personnel changes. Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley may head a squadron for European waters. Rear Admiral Sampson stays in command of the Atlantic fleet, with others reassigned to shore and yard posts as vacancies arise.
Paria Paper warns in New York commentary that the United States cannot hide its shift from a peaceful era. It laments the nation’s embrace of conquest and expansion, noting Democrats and reform-minded friends share the unease. It cites President McKinley signaling an end to peace, goodwill, and self-government.
Ambassa dor Romero of Mexico died at 4 o clock yesterday morning in Washington. His remains will go to Mexico for interment. He helped found the bureau of the American republics and remained active in its progress. He married a Washington woman and their home was a social center.
Washington Jan 4 the peace treaty was presented to the senate and referred to the foreign affairs committee after a brief executive session. A memory of Senator Morrill was observed in Louisville as Henry Watterson urges Dewey for president and Lee for vice president. Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated governor of New York amid a large crowd in frigid conditions.
The document outlines U S aims in the Philippines with General Otis to publish it widely in Manila. It covers local government participation, judiciary, free speech, and press, and asserts military occupation shields inhabitants and protects homes and rights under an open door policy in revenue matters.
Cuban dock laborers in Santiago strike demanding 85 cents more per day raising pay from 1.25 to 1.50. General Wood warned ringleaders he would import Jamaican laborers to resume government work. Some workers returned. enough laborers were secured to unload vessels. Progress noted on the 120 mile road between Santiago and Holguin, aiding military and national interests.
San Francisco December 30 Official notice confirms General Shafter will again command the California department likely around January 10 with General Merriam possibly reassigned elsewhere. Rumors say Merriam may head to the Columbia or Colorado departments while California and Columbia may be combined under Shafter.
The January issue roundup highlights McGlure's field battle stories by Stephen Jtonsul and Hamlin Garland on Rising Wolf the Ghost Dancer. Ainslee's New Year Number features works by Conan Doyle and F Frankfort Moore, with Hovey's ballad The Crossed Roads. Major magazines Cosmopolitan Harpers Star and Atlantic History pieces noted along with illustrations and new serials.
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