06 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1899
Page
1
The Senate approved the treaty in an executive session by a narrow factional margin of three votes. Officials indicated swift implementation steps and outlined next procedural motions for ratification to finalize the process.
The U S Senate ratified the peace treaty in executive session by 63 votes to meet the required margin. A late dispatch from Gen Otis reports 40 Americans killed in the Saturday night Manila engagement. The sundry civil appropriation bill accompanies $20,000,000 to fulfill treaty obligations with Spain plus $43,000,000 overall.
Washington reports from Manila and Madrid describe a major early clash as American forces under Otis and Dewey face Filipino insurgents. Battles erupt along Caloocan to Santa Mesa with heavy fire, American casualties rise, and both sides claim gains amid widespread international alarm.
Dr Mary E Green of Charlotte Michigan praises Pabst Malt Extract as the Best Tonic for mothers nursing children and general debility. She cites three patient cases where the tonic improved digestion, weight, and strength, noting its tonic and nutrient value and repeated use by her.
Feb 6 dispatches describe Col Ames cable to Gov Lind confirming no casualties in the 13th Minnesota amid fighting in Canada and other items. Agoncillo arrives in London as Liberal leader candidate. Judge Elliot dies in Denver. Senate and House debate expansion and treaty votes. Knights of Pythias case against Wellenvoss. Wolcott defeats Jimmy Ryan in a boxing match. ads for laxatives and asthma relief appear.
Chicago stockholders receive three documents about a syndicate bid of 260 per share for preferred Alton stock and an offer for common stock. President Blackstone argues against accepting the syndicate terms while other directors urge acceptance. Also notes a Cripple Creek Isabella mine claim and a Pana mining disturbance with a health-promo ad.
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