04 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1899
Page
1
In Lima Ohio on February 4 a man named Frank Blair shot Miss Mary Anderson and Edward Broward in a Westminster scene before killing himself. Blair, formerly engaged to Anderson, acted from jealousy and left three dead.
Early today a fire swept through Mrs Eva Witheys boarding house in Springfield Illinois as inmates slept. Among the dead are Mrs Eva Withey J C Hall a retired grocer and Miss Helen Rose. Mrs Withey was widely known as a former state president of the Daughters of Rebecca.
The Senate debates ratification of the Spanish American War settlements. Speakers like Vexas and Wolcott express support for certain acquisitions but oppose full annexation of Porto Rico and Cuba’s remnants. The body adjourns to executive session amid uncertain votes and hopes to resolve ratification before Monday.
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Wace ordered to St Paul to head the Dakota department relieving Gen. Bacon. Col. Sexton’s health declines with weakening respiration as officers prepare for civil service appointments. Dervishes capture Helgian post at Kejaf on the Nile near Fashoda Ugunta as Word from Washington notes military and administrative moves.
Denver reports railways endure unusual mountain snow conditions causing stalled business and costly snow removal. Officials estimate daily outlays for snow shovellers at twenty five thousand dollars as rail traffic slows under heavy winter.
Carnegie Steel Company began booking steel car contracts in West Homestead. The orders total between 5 and 6 million dollars, including a 2 million dollar deal from Baltimore and Ohio receivers for 2 000 hopper and caboose cars. The project aims to be the world’s largest open hearth steel complex with vast new plants adjoining Homestead works and a major car shoes foundry and forge to support car axles.
A patchwork of brief items reports troop deaths in Manila totaling 250 with 41 from wounds, a Chicago fatality by a Santa Fe engine, and ongoing senatorial deadlocks in several states. Fires in Philadelphia cripple the Stewart Cracker Company, while public cadets from Toronto head to Chicago. Accidents near McKeesport claim several lives, and Roosevelt is named commander in the Spanish American War order. Local items mention Cordova, Iowa, and Illinois happenings, with multiple small notices on people, illnesses, and community events.
Washington February 4 The president plans a formal inquiry into Army beef charges once the War Commission reports. If proven, packers and inspectors may face heavy responsibility or court martial. if not, Gen Miles could be cleared. Senate expansion vote prospects grow uncertain as treaty foes resist quick action.
Senate debate over the peace treaty lasts over five hours with Money Daniel and others opposing ratification. Critics argue Filipinos cannot be self governed and oppose expanding citizenship. Conference details and adjournment follow as division lines emerge among factions.
Washington reports the house commerce committee agreed to back Hepburns Nicaraguan canal bill with changes to mirror the Senate version. A total of 113 million dollars is appropriated to be drawn as needed for the project.
The report states two Chicago lawyers named G ordon and Beier Casey, a fireman, were arrested on charges of complicity in a March 1848 bonds robbery. Aller Sturr also faces charges and a warrant. the group allegedly negotiated bonds from the crime, with one member jailed and another providing evidence. Nearby, arrivals of prisoners and militia tensions are noted amid labor unrest and other regional items.
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