23 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
1
Gen Otis cables from Manila confirm AP reports of a major blaze in Manila causing half a million dollars in damage. Insurgents demonstrated near Caloocan but were repulsed as troops prepare to bolster the archipelago.
Manila reports dawn fighting as American lines come under enemy pressure. Monadnock shells targets with 10 inch guns while casualties rise to one dead and 10 wounded. Fires break out across Escolta and the walled city as authorities impose curfews and double patrols to quell unrest.
Washington officials plan a strong forward push against Aguinaldo followers. General Lawton to command fresh troops after reinforcements, aiming a heavy blow within weeks to quell guerrilla tactics before the rainy season. Gomez outlines Cuba’s path to independence and U.S. support in an interview from Matanzas.
The War Department plans additional troops to Otis in Manila. The 1st Infantry, now in New York, and the 6th Infantry, at San Antonio, will depart via San Francisco and are expected to leave by March 15.
Last night Manila faced terror as rebels fired through windows injuring an officer and three men while a major blaze engulfed a block of brick buildings in Santa Cruz. The Euclid volunteer brigade fought flames for four hours, saving some structures but leaving the block and parts of two others gutted and hundreds homeless.
Washington reports the army beef controversy hearing where Dr. Daly and Col Woodruff testified. Canned roast beef drew criticism while refrigerated beef faced spoilage complaints en route to troops. Woodruff defended procurement methods as Daly was excused after partial questioning.
The article cites Mrs Anna E Hart of Milldale Conn praising Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound for curing her nervousness back pains falling of the womb neuralgia and sleeplessness after use She also quotes Mrs Etten FranaGAN of Philadelphia who says seven bottles cured her chronic dyspepsia and expresses gratitude and willingness to be interviewed for the afflicted.
Testimony shows contracts required replacement for unfit cattle while army officials approved shipments. Most beef sent to Tampa, with Europe’s 250000 pounds exhausted as authorities shifted to refrigerated meat. Officers note canned roast beef was palatable only in stew, while refrigerated beef remained preferred when not spoiled.
News from New York reports Rudyard Kipling gravely ill with a severe pneumonia attack and unconsciousness. Three nurses attend at his bedside as a physician treats him. Kipling arrived from England three weeks ago with his wife and three children. He had planned a potential visit to Brattleboro, Vermont, and had visited publishers DouBlDay McClure in New York Monday in apparently good spirits before fever signs emerged.
Funeral services for the late President Faure were held at Notre Dame with military guard and royal ceremony. The procession moved from the Elysee to the cathedral with officials, diplomats, and crowds bearing hats in tribute. A casket transfer and dirge followed, then a burial procession to Pere Lachaise. in Washington, public memorial services were also held with the president and diplomatic corps attending.
Rivera and De Rios of the Filipino educational embassy depart Halifax for England, sailing on February 27 after Montreal reports. The note also promotes The Grip Cure That Does and Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets as a remedy, claiming genuine tablets bear L. E. Q. text and cost 25 cents.
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