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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
2
A veteran recounts enlisting at 19, leaving home after a farewell with his fiancé Mary, receiving a package from his father that saved his life. He describes the Tupelo area fight, a breast wound, and the moment the package protected his heart, plus notes on substitutes, bounties, and bounty jumpers in the wartime recruiting system.
A Civil War veteran recalls how enemies briefly fought, then befriended. He describes a Stone River scene where Confederate and Union soldiers, after surrendering, laid down arms and talked, while a pale wounded prisoner received improvisational care.
The eighteenth annual session of the national farmers congress met in Fort Wayne with Ex Gov William D Hoard presiding. Delegates from all states and Canadian provinces heard welcomes from city and state officials as roll call and addresses followed, with focus on the Philippines annexation and farm policy.
Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain in Wakefield disclosed that Britain cannot reach an agreement with Russia on China and that France's plan has blocked Egypt policy. He noted an entente with Germany may foster peace and trade, while warning of grave complications if no Russian accord is found, and expressed hope for settlement. He also emphasized cordial Anglo American relations and the potential open door alliance for strength.
Naval Constructor Richmond P Hobson declines a New York bureau offer of 50000 for a series of lectures. He says the Merrimac sinking made lectures valuable but his duty as an American naval officer forbids using that performance for financial gain. The decision centers on duty over profit.
A Washington report says Japan offered 200 million dollars for the Philippines, rejected by President McKinley who would not negotiate until Paris peace, amid talk of selling all islands except Luzon to ease public pressure and split buyers among major powers.
The Nicaragua canal question dominates anticipations in Congress this winter. England urges a share based on the Clayton Bulwer treaty, while the United States asserts exclusive control and may neutralize the canal in war times without pressure. The Pauncefote talks with Hay reinforce Washington’s stance against foreign interference.
Three regiments of regular infantry will depart New York for Manila at month end. They will travel via the Suez Canal on two large government transports, possibly with two warships as convoy. The move uses New York as entry point due to lack of Pacific ports and the rush of the emergency.
Senate and House activities include a bill for a Maine monument to officers and sailors lost on the Maine. Resolutions request Admiral Dewey and Captain Clark ranks. Hawaii territory bill introduced. navigation law amendments debated. House passes anti scalping bill 119 to 101. Senate adjourns after brief session to honor late Northway and Love.
Four Smiths sit in the current Congress with a fifth to join next session. Only one is Democratic, David Highbaugh Smith of Hodgensville Kentucky, representing Lincoln's birthplace district. Hawaiian queen Dominis arrives to push a crown lands claim valued at 4 million dollars with 160 thousand annual revenue.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a man once a baker who joined the army, served as cook, grew old, was discharged after several years, then returned to Soldiers' Home and accepted a treat. Named phrases reference angels and distant lines. The text preserves a brief wartime departure and homecoming scene.
A compiled notice lists pension adjustments and reissues for numerous individuals including Thomas Haute, Komo, David Jon, Benjamin EogdS, George W Dorsert Jon, Josiah B Gamba Cave, George W Hunter, Joseph Re Watson, Cyrus Martiny Garrett, Samuel Hester, Caroling CG Davia, and others. Amounts show increases from $8 to $24 and periodic reissues, with several entries noting original widows and related beneficiaries.
George W Franchsett aged 75 a veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars has died. Starke County's new courthouse costing 120000 has been accepted from contractors after changes raised the price from an initial 75000. A cow herd at Lawrenceburg ate pomace from a cider mill and staggered about in a drunken orgy injuring one cow. Washington street rail line and equipment were purchased by Ziba F. Graham of Washington from a sheriff's sale to satisfy a judgment from the last term of court. The widow of Jacob Klein Evansville has learned her father died leaving her ship at wage fees. A note mentions three maple trees of Indians in a city cathedral brought home as a souvenir and later sent to the Catholic Church at Dubois County. Ephraim Keigwin, who has married 9,000 couples, may be fatally ill and all operations are to be performed.
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