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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1899

Page

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Otis Meets Negros Delegates as Americans Extend Rule

Manila February 22 four Negros island representatives met General Otis to report the flag raised and American protection sought against insurgents. Aguinaldo declares supporters will perish rather than submit to American domination while preferring Spain. Hong Kong dispatch notes limited punctuation. The report clarifies Negros delegation sought extension of American occupation with Cebu nearby.

Naldo Manila Dewey Washington Negros Otia Otis Spain Hong Kong Aguinald Island of Cebu Oris Manlia Miller Panay Millers Molle Otle Sotis

Matanzas Hosts Cuban General Gomez Arrival

General Gomez arrived in Matanzas after a welcome at the railway station by Major General Wilson and others. He was escorted to the palace by U S troops and Cuban officers, with a lavish reception planned to honor him as Hartford Governor General Brocke orders a formal welcome.

Wis Mayana Gomes Matanzas Cardenas Wilson Department of Matanzas Sancer Matenzas Betancourt Matanaas Province Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers United States Javairy Cuba Brocke Bux Ludlow Chaftee Havana Hartford Brooke Gomez Omen Matan Nis Axte

Washingtons Birthday Celebrated by University of Pennsylvania

Washingtons birthday was observed with university exercises in Philadelphia under university auspices. Seth Low delivered the oration. New York marked the day with general holiday displays and patriotic events. Elsewhere in Massachusetts and Boston similar observances occurred with bells and church services.

Philadelphia Washington University of Pennsylvania Seth Lowesident Ofiversity New York Moston Cory Agri

Becomes a Bishop in Ceremonial Episcopal rite

In Chicago on February, Rev. T. N. Morrison was consecrated bishop of Town in the Biscopali ritual at the Church of the Epiphany. Prelates from across the country attended as Stt. Rev. W. E. McLaren of Chicago presided. Bishops Key and Millspaugh officiated with other consecrators present. The ceremony filled the pews and marked a high point in church leadership.

Chicago T. N. Morrison Town W. E. McLaren Chitoday Chiesto Jy P Nour Bishop Field Re Rey Haven Key & Millspaugh Kansas Faleall Fecediny North Dakot

Inquiry Concluded in Washington Court of Inquiry

Washington reports reveal Recorder Davis stating witnesses in the court of inquiry into the utter velay are near completion. Paris notes police precautions to prevent further disruption. Snowslide near Mume buries cabins, four men buried, two rescued alive, two feared dead. Weather and safety updates accompany the brief.

Meet Washington Davis Paris Faun Mume Cole Ranmow

Beaf on the Hoof Debate at Army Beef Inquiry

Washington reports the army beef inquiry continuing with testimony from officers about canned and refrigerated beef, its palatability, and its link to sickness in Cuba. General Mit and others defend beef shipped to troops while critics question army methods and hunger for reform. witnesses discuss climate and packing plants ahead of a Chicago visit to inspect packing firms.

Heries Archies Congress Cockrell Washington Cuba Mientha Cola Porty Mico Joe Wheeler Roosevelt Chicago

Conspiracy Over Canned Beef Incident During Cuba Mission

Testimony from Colonel Charles D Viele of the First Cavalry describes a transfer of rations to Cuba and a contentious exchange with Colonel Davis over canned beef. Witnesses recount no formal complaints and mention the beef having a musty smell and being overboarded, with questions about refrigeration handling.

Charles D Viele First Cavalry Cuba Davis Davies

Beef and canned meat accounts in army reports

The report notes soldiers preferring canned and refrigerated beef, with Captain Duncan and Captain Ennis testifying that the meat tasted satisfactory and showed no chemical treatment. Major Ler and Captain Jackson confirm ongoing use and limited spoilage, while some complaints cite putrefaction and delays thwarting distribution. The broader article also covers Hull-Hawley arms reform debates, naval funding, and political notices.

Duncan Ennis Jesse M_ Les Ninth Infantry Suntraco Ler James F. Jackson Seventh Infantry Santiago Cuba

Repeal of the Allen Law in the State Legislature

Reports from Springfield detail passage of a repeal measure on the Allen Law amid aggressive legislative activity. The session included readings, debates, and votes on related resolutions, with committee discussions and acknowledgments of opponents and supporters across parties.

Fragmentary Telegraph Snippet Dominoes Across Markets

Fragmented telegraph items report a drop in a 1B and a micronas failure, with mentions of gold ore at Cripple Creek and various corporate movements including a takeover by United States Leather. Names such as Shawnay, Dowd, Heide, and Bal Mer appear in scattered notes alongside stock and public notices from Dallas and Monroe.

Shawnay France Great Britain Germany Dallas Peer Chetek Wis Monroe Washington Manila Mawes & Dolor W Chietge Eargnern Charien Bal Mer Ihe Nanonel Bank Atterchate Busi Pienery Commission

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