12 May 1899
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1899
Page
1
The column mocks public figures like Colonel Ingersoll and Vanderbilt while lampooning pro and anti capital trends. It notes stray facts about wireless dreams, insurance, vaccination, and a high hat’s utility. It ends with reflections on learning, ambition, and wisdom.
A new product called levitrinet glass has appeared in France. It is produced by a special heating process that alters its molecular state. It possesses all the properties of glass except transparency, according to a report from the United States envoy at Lyons.
A feature discusses durable glass blocks as paving material with dirt resistance and architectural potential for homes. It also explores Marconi wireless telegraphy advancing beyond cables and Charles Tripler’s liquid air power enabling self-sustaining industrial energy for transport and factories.
The article portrays Prof. Langley, secretary of the Smithsonian, as tender and devoted to his mother. It notes his love for children, how he is seen with young companions, and a poem he dedicated at the National Museum to his favorites. It mentions prior criticism of a theory and Langley’s distress over public misstatements.
Queen Victoria sent a message to King Menelik of Abyssinia via phonograph cylinder. The novelty pleased the Negus who ordered an artillery salute. A girl aged 18 memorized every wedding cake recipe from her cookbook. Guests face eviction if the landlord is not paid.
The Cuban woman Mame Cespedes runs a influential salon visited by Mayana leaders and Gen. Maximo Gomez. She widowed from the ten years war president, guiding independence circles and reportedly shaping the island's political future with Gomez and former presidents in internal talks.
About 1000 people lined up at Durango and along the Colorado and New Mexico frontier as the Ute lands opened at noon by presidential proclamation. Thousands rushed from Durango with mounted riders and armed men moving toward the front, many abandoning earlier spots.
Oom Paul Kruger of the Transvaal rejects Britain's demand to cancel the dynamite concession. He argues the concession does not breach the London Convention and that the Republic must decide what is best for it. Cancellation would break faith with its partners and jeopardize the treaty relationship.
Mail Carrier Briaal traveled from the Stickine River to Victoria to urge the government to send immediate relief to over two hundred men starving on the Ashcroft trail. Mules and dogs had been their sole diet for weeks before he left. Olin M. Wellborn, former internal revenue collector in San Francisco, was arrested at the Presidio for embezzling government funds and fled about a year ago. Bonds of under 34,000 were posted but he jumped them, possibly heading to Mexico. Rural Free Delivery splits into western and eastern divisions with St Louis and Washington as HQs. Francis Dice will head the western division and H. C. Clark the eastern.
Southampton dispatch notes Croker's improved health and Reed's excellent condition. A voyage poker windfall benefits Reed and an American gift fund supports the Cuba orphanage. San Francisco health officials extend smallpox quarantine delaying troop movements to the Philippines. Eagan plans months in Hawaii after sailing May 6. John Hose, son of Sam Hose, travels to Philadelphia declaring his father innocent.
Andrew Carnegie’s interest in Carnegie Steel Company sold to his partners led by H C F. The price reportedly exceeds 130 million dollars with the buyer to keep the Carnegie Steel name. The new company combines steel plants, coke lands, ore interests, railroads, and gas holdings to boost output and ease market demand.
Advices from Apia Samoa through April 27 report Admiral Kautz and Captain Stuart order Mataafa to withdraw from a ten by six mile strip. Mataafa defied then agreed to quit immediately. Gaunt's brigade enforces the area while Tuamaki brings dispatches on peace commissioners. Three consuls meet but make no decision.
Turkish wrestler Hali Adali failed to complete a trio of matches with Jack Carkeek ex champion of the world in Milwaukee. Adali won the catch as catch can bout in 32 minutes, Graeco Roman in 34 minutes, but did not appear for the Cornish contest, referee awarding the victory to Carkeek.
At The Hague the second chamber of the states general approved 74 to 4 a credit for hosting delegates to the peace conference. Socialist leader Yon Koi charged the conference originated with the Czar of Russia and cited ongoing persecutions, torture, and massacres of people, along with Russia's continued armament and Finland’s violated rights. He predicted the talks would be secret and yield no real peace.
Growing belief among prominent members of Congress that President Kinley will convene Congress in extraordinary session this fall probably in October. Key questions to be settled include territorial acquisitions from the Spanish-American War, the Nicaragua Canal, merchant marine, and general legislation toward the end of the administration.
In the Duluth suit of American Loan and Trust Company against Geo. E. Elder, former vice president and general manager, a judgment of $66,000 is entered. He is accused of taking large sums and replacing them with worthless notes, buying himself worthless collateral, and loaning money to himself and friends without security.
Colorado Athletic Association of Denver Manager Otto Floto has received Brady and Julian’s telegrams accepting a $25,000 purse and a Denver bout with Jeffries and Fitzsimmons. Articles were mailed. work on a 15,000 seat amphitheater begins. Date not yet set. Also notes Terre Haute street railway transfer to C L Webster and E Stone of Boston for $400,000 first mortgage bonds and extensive second mortgage securities with plans to run lines via Clay County to Brazil.
A Georgia monument honoring local heroes at Chickamauga was dedicated May 5 with Gov. Cundier Gen. H V Boynton and other georgians present. The same period saw the first of four 5 million treasury warrants to pay the Spanish indemnity delivered in New York May 6. Standard Oil declared regular and extra dividends payable June 15 causing a stock surge to an all time high. A man named Bill Embree, a Negro, was hanged at Thompson Ga for murder. American Presbyterian missionary Samuel H Kellogg died in the Himalayas after a fall while cycling.
Massachusetts legislative committee plans to report a bill authorizing Alexander Dow and associates to form a company with power to build a ship canal across Cape Cod from Barnstable to Buzzard's Bay. The project totals 6 million dollars and would use a built section about 1.3 miles, with six miles more expected to finish in two years.
J M Johnson chief clerk of the railway mail service in Los Angeles is dispatched to Honolulu to oversee mail transfers for the Philippines Australia New Zealand and the Orient. The arrangement shortens San Francisco dispatch by three days. Hugo Warden Chicago grocer shot his wife then killed himself. Jealousy cited. Mrs Warden recovering as condition says uncertain. Albert S Kenny named Paymaster General of the Navy slated to replace Edwin Stuart after May 6. Kenny currently general store keeper in New York City. Chilean naval vessel wreck reported in Straits of Magellan no details yet.
Market quotations show Chicago cattle prices from $3.00 to $5.73 and hogs from $8.00 to $4.00, with sheep 3.0 to 5.25. Indianapolis lists cattle at $5.50 and hogs up to $4.75, while St Louis bounds cattle at 3.50 to 5.73 and hogs at 3.00 to 4.00. Detroit and Toledo offer mixed ranges for wheat, corn, oats, rye, and seeds. New York shows cattle 4.25 to 4.75, hogs 4.00 to 4.50, and butter 15 to 17 cents.
The Filipino leadership presses for a three month armistice covering Manila Bay. Otis rejects the pause, pledging continued vigorous hostilities. Rebels reinforce lines as Aguinaldo and Luna pursue renewed negotiations to recover demoralized troops amid American offensives. Manila reports say Wheaton captured Santo Tomas after fierce fighting, with insurgents routed and heavy losses on both sides.
Dispatches report Gen Lawton facing telegraphical and logistical hurdles as wires are cut by enemy bands. Gen Otis struggles with major communications with Rene Lawton and contemplates strategic shifts. Gen Wheeler may head Texas forces, while Grants, Bates, and Young named to head to the Philippines. Manila dispatches say Bater garrison resists insurgents and Otis rejects Rios relief proposal. An armistice pause leads to limited engagements. sparrow control drives a Boston campaign at South Station. A Detroit burglar steals a piano and stove after breaking into a residence.
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