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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
3
A French statistician estimates 4 250 000 men under arms with 44 250 000 ready if universal war erupts. The figures suggest armies could encircle the globe and, if mobilized, could exterminate the population by killing about thirty three people each.
A collage of quirky observations from a timepast Belgium scene includes storks nesting in a letter box watched by caretakers, a militia of notices about seeds and grasses, odd catalog pitches, a soldier’s joke about smiles in Martinien, and stock exchange humor. The piece mixes animal lore, advertisements, and social jests with period language and illustration.
Advices from the Orient report Formosan Chinese rebels consolidating power as cities are looted. A mid January battle at Taipehiu ended with rebel victory. Japanese troops retreated leaving 350 to 400 dead while rebels moved to Tuz lan near Torpa and threatened Amoy.
Feb 11 dispatch from Manila notes Llo Tillpinos dying low and extrems concentrating between Caloocan and Malabon. Lilipi nos reinforced by northern troops push toward Caloocan while American troops endure midday heat and seek to advance. Sergeant Major Smith of the Tennessee volunteers to escort Colonel William Smith's remains home.
A Boston Globe letter from First Lieutenant Henry Murray of the South Dakota volunteers notes Aguinaldo and his followers were aided by outsiders as December approached. He says hostilities were anticipated by U S troops and that some efforts to incite attacks failed while others press on.
The Vienna correspondent recalls a 1997 Austrian proposal that would have linked Dongland and Spain to a German led bloc, noting Germany and Shaly acquiesced while Lord Sallavary opposed. He suggests Spain might have joined the alliance if not for the premier's stance, altering recent events. Austrian papers also deem the Philippines affair anti American.
An inquiry into General Tagan's suspension shows General Hagen remains comtolayary-general of the army and continues to draw pay for the office. The army unlike the navy cannot replace him until retirement, keeping him in pay for the remaining term of service. In Washington February 11. Dewey reports Manila and San Roque events as insurgents leave and troops take control.
Poetic plea urging kindness over quarrels and pride. The speaker questions the value of victory achieved by harsh words and small gains at the expense of human brotherhood, calling for lasting goodwill.
Rail Chief Engineer W T Manning of the Baltimore and Oblo Railroad claims a new 8 section rail cuts renewal costs by 37 percent per ton each year by adding metal to worn high stress areas. The Pittsburgh and Ohio Railroad receivers order 1000 tons and the Pittsburg & Western orders 600 tons for testing on curves and short heavy grades.
City editor cautions new reporter over wedding metaphor in coverage. The groom leading the bride to the altar cited as a misleading or inappropriate image, prompting editorial standard concerns. The exchange reveals newsroom tensions and communication practices.
Sizable travel claim covers Union Pacific and North Western routes with B M and N Y W services cracking three days to New York. Details show daily departures from Salt Lake at 7 00 and 10 4, Chicago arrival 7 18, Grand Central by 10 83. Notes on tickets and berths offered at the Old Brand,Main Street.
A jumble of medical notes and advertisements notes fever immunity in some whites, mentions malaria and vaccines, and fuses coinage about cures, tonics, and patent medicines. It blends health claims with rail schedules and product pitches from various brands.
An illustrated February issue of Lenven Monthly features a reproduced portrait of a celebrated fashion photographer’s work. The cover promotes subscriptions with a free January issue and a complimentary reader gift, arranged via the postmaster.
The notice touts The Ledger Monthly Bouts as the bright periodical for all ages. It claims value in a wide awake English publication with a price of fifty cents per year.
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