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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1899
Page
3
A burst of quips and commentary follows from Perry Iowa about politics Spain and romance. It notes Gen Gomez and a congress, jokes about Boston girls, kindness versus dynamite, and social observations on marriage and women. It also covers Choate's praise London papers naval funding debates and a Popular Science anecdote on anger and self-control.
A two week trial drawn wide attention as a bride sues a man for alleged betrothal to another woman. The case ends with a large judgment for the plaintiff, affecting the involved families and prompting public comment on hastily formed engagements and personal conduct. Meanwhile news from Guam reports the U S flag raised, Taussig appointed governor, and locals deny Guam revolts after the Charleston departure.
Des Moines reports ex secretary of state W M McFarland pressing for trial during the current court term. Assistant Attorney General indicates the civil case against his bond holders over alleged misappropriation of state funds while he served as secretary may be heard at Poll county court. No criminal charges have been filed against McFarland.
The Wabash railway secures absolute use of Iowa properties it operated between Moultan and Ollutawa Albia and Des Moines under lease from the Des Moines and St. Louis road. Conveyances have been filed to perfect the transfer and enable a new twenty eight mile line from Albia to Moulton, creating a direct Des Moines to St. Louis route over its own tracks.
Mrs S E Smith formerly a clerk at Kellerton store of George XN Davis files suit in Mount Ann seeking 5.24 dollars for breach of contract and 5000 dollars from each of Davis and his mother Mrs S J Davis for slander claiming loss of job due to breach and public accusations of immoral character.
Reports from Manila indicate the Fifty-first Iowa battalion is in General King's brigade south of the Pasig, trench fighting ongoing as MacArthur’s division moves north, part of the campaign against the insurgent capital. In Cedar Rapids, Buck Martin faces murder-instead-of-bodily-harm charges as Shady Martin is badly injured, and Lockjaw in Cedar Rapids Normal School crowds prompted Governor Shaw to call for expanded facilities or a new campus.
Six deaths from spinal meningitis reported in Lucas county over the past week alarm residents. Families Swartzlander of Chariton and Wardlow of Cedar township suffer multiple child fatalities. Additional cases noted across the county.
Evidence mounts against Oscar Nellis in the Shults family killings near Cherokee five years ago as wife Saya Nellis testifies she heard him claim the act. She notes he killed the old woman to cover a robbery and later crushed the man’s skull. Testimony limited by spousal privilege until defense calls her. Also reported, Deputy U.S. Marshal Traim captures Din Cumberledge in Oklahoma for multiple robberies and a murder.
Charles Miller and Edward Hale were sentenced to thirty years each in Fort Madison penitentiary for highway robbery. They pleaded guilty in district court and were sentenced by Judge Bank. They are described as the Keokuk long and short men.
The dispatch notes a Creston smallpox case involving W L Mason, not in serious condition with precautions in place to prevent spread. White Ribboners in Des Moines oppose locating a military post here, while petitions aim to block an act locating a fort. Des Moines cashier Joseph Geneser died from cerebral hemorrhage amid banking troubles. Uniforms planned for state employees begin July 1, with ranks and insignia. cost borne by recipients. Admiral Dewey orders Osbourne W Deignan to San Francisco for possible naval cadet path. Iowa remarks on Sherman anti trust ruling note limited interstate reach. possible future prosecutions depend on state law. Reports say Clear Lake to attract a bed sugar factory, costing at least 250,000 dollars, funded largely by local capital, to locate between Clear Lake and Mason City. A F Postel of Chicago backs the project.
Governor Roosevelt asks a joint legislative committee to investigate taxing public franchises granted to corporations. He urges careful action to reform tax laws and ensure corporations pay a fair share for privileges enjoyed, especially gas, street rail, and similar franchises.
General Mac Arthur and his army rested on the plain beyond Manila after three days of scrambling through brush fording rivers and charging trenches in extreme heat. Engineers repair bridges as rebels fail to destroy ironwork. Twenty killed and six wounded, Dakota Regiment suffered ten killed and thirty seven wounded, troops to advance at daylight with rations and 200 rounds per man.
A Manila dispatch reports insurgents relocating their capital from Malolos to San Fernando. They burned Enlacan on Tuesday afternoon while U S forces, including the Monadnock, shelled Tos Pins, south of Manila. New York dispatch notes Beccave captured by troops and Gen. MacArthur nearing Malolos within eight miles.
A severe late march snowstorm covered the southwest last night, with six inches in some areas and four inches in St. Louis. Oklahoma experienced blizzard conditions with sleet and snow, raising concerns for wheat in Kansas and fruit in the territories.
Break in the United States senate balloting shows all Quay Republicans voting for Centre Dalzell. Reported totals show Quay with 69 votes, Frank Dem with 5. Quay supporters claim the break benefits Quay, while opponents deny this.
U S patent office business notes several patent allowances including Des Maines March but not WL Dodd of Des Moines for a machine improving conveyor brushes. other patent applications and solicitations for information on inventions and patents. Also mentions a statistical note on Noah Webster monument plans, humor columns, and miscellaneous items.
United States cruiser Philadelphia and British ships Porpoise and Royalist bombarded Samoan villages for eight days, causing multiple casualties among sailors and Marines. Provisional Matavian leaders resisted, while British and American forces fortified Mutinea and urged evacuation under threat of renewed bombardment. Several shore villages burned in dense forests as clashes spread.
Cuban assembly representatives Jose TL Villalon and A Heras arrived in Washington to present resolutions and explain the insurrection. They urged a fund of at least 10 million dollars, arguing the 5 million arranged by Gomez and Porter is far from enough to disband the army and provide for soldiers to return home.
San Francisco to receive light heat and power at near cost under Independent Light and Power company proposed by Claus Spreckels. Articles of incorporation filed with $10,000,000 capital. Directors include Claus Spreckels John Spreckels Adolph Spreckles and others. Charter sought. telephone service planned.
New York dispatch reports charred bodies found among Windsor Hotel debris. Thirty three known dead. Immigrant tide rises with about 2,000 arriving daily, crowds at detention pens while a new immigrant station is built to house them.
American forces under General Lloyd Wheaton occupy Malinta beyond the Toliaban river after a sharp engagement. Colonel Harry Egbert of the Twenty-second Infantry is killed. a German accompanyer is wounded. Casualties are lighter than the previous day as gunboats shell the town and rebels withdraw toward Malolos amid heavy heat and exhaustion.
American forces push toward Malolos with advance guard reaching Loula von ten miles from Malolos. Filipino retreating troops burn Polo and surrounding villages as hunger weakens insurgents. Six Americans killed, including three officers, and forty wounded in engagements, with Washington volunteers holding Vasig and clashes ongoing along new American lines.
Advices from Manila report Gen MacArthur advancing from Manila, passing Docare and Riga, reaching Guiguinte three and a half miles from Maiol by 5 pm. About seventy casualties for the day amid fierce afternoon fighting. Troops crossed the river at Guiswnio by rail bridge work and swimming moves as the column moves toward the front.
The Official Gazette publishes a decree establishing credit of 15,655,800 nesetas for the payment of Cuban debt interest due on April 1. The arrangement sets the funds in place to meet the obligation and directs disbursement accordingly.
Denver dispatch reports General Kale wounded in Sundar battle, Kale telegraphs relatives he is merely slightly injured. State tax figures show Colorado output for last year at 44.5 million dollars, California 13.83 million, with other states listed. A comment notes stray phrases about a Puerto Rican drink and a Russian photographer’s odd display prompting delinquent payment.
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