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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1899
Page
5
Idaho reports praise for soldier bravery in Manila fighting. Readers learn about juror demographics in Boise, road and mining news, court decisions on Skookum mine, a Lewiston heiress tragedy, and regional economic updates including Oregon rail earnings. The Manila clash details note American gains and casualties.
In Manila on February 8, General Hales brigade captured Singalon waterworks after a sharp fight with Filipino forces. Nebraska troops suffered one dead and three wounded. Dr Harry A Young former quartermaster sergeant in the Third artillery was wounded captured and murdered with his body horribly mutilated. The enemy retreated in disorder, removing pumping machinery parts.
Washington reports the casualty list from Manila across Utah Idaho Montana and Colorado units. Names include Dr. Harry A. Young assistant surgeon Utah artillery battalion. Major Edward McConville and several privates with wounds, missing or killed in action across companies B H and L and I. Private Charles Carlson is killed. Lt Haughwout has a flesh wound.
Washington reports from Manila indicate Filipino losses in the battle totaling about 2,000 killed 3,500 wounded and 5,000 taken prisoner. American forces counted 15,000 troops against 20,000 Filipino fighters in the engagement.
Washington Feb 7 The treaty of peace with Spain negotiated at Paris was ratified by the Senate in executive session by a 57 to 27 vote, three votes above the required two thirds. The roll call lists many senators aligned for and against, with several absentees and pairings noted.
The article reports a violent episode in Changan Chiang where an Englishman named Fleming and Evangelist Pan were killed. Crowds witnessed the murders from across the river as locals reportedly resolved to kill every foreigner. Fleming attempted to help Pan but was slain after a fierce struggle. Both bodies were stripped and left on the public road for days.
A long series of Idaho legislative actions is reported from Boise with bills on gambling prohibition, coinage of silver, insane asylum care, state bonds, and river improvements. The senate and house pass and kill measures, set budgets, and react to deaths in Manila. Major outcomes include the gambling ban approved and a state-wide ballot move for US senators.
Bishop Henry C Potter reports the final $15000 has been raised to start a substitute saloon at 131 Bowery. Carpenters begin tearing out the building to fit "Squirrel Inn No 1" as a clean, affordable gathering place with meals entertainment and reading, but no liquor.
The judiciary committee reports that Major General Wheeler from Alabama Colonel James B Campbell of Illinois Colonel David G Colson of Kentucky and Major Edward E Robbins of Pennsylvania vacated their House seats by accepting army commissions. It also rules that civil commission members did not vacate.
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