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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
2
The piece recalls Swiss influence on rail investments beyond its borders and cites an English society column about a Missouri mayor’s inaugural ball attire. It also notes the bicycle trend as a civilizing force with Chinese women riding in Pekin, hinting at shifts in fashion and social norms.
United States District Court jailed two men caught removing oleo margarine packages labels, tampering with internal revenue lamps, and erasing the brand wording Oleomargerine. Census notes Orange population at 84 226 960 with Protestants tally. France Protestant counts trace religious shifts across centuries.
Editorial digest calls for equal Chinese railroad access by all nations. It notes Germany protesting a Chinese grant to an American backed company to build a railroad through Shannung Heenya and urges nonpreferential terms. Britain supports open access for all powers.
A novel refrigerator car that chills without ice promises to advance fruit transit. It uses a chemic refrigerating machine mounted to the axle, claiming cold dry air maintains load quality even on long stops when idle. Inventor Elaine asserts thorough testing supports a new refrigerator car line.
H. G. Prout of the Rail road Gazette writes to the New York Times citing an ICC annual report that 12 percent of rail mortality occurs during car and engine coupling while 61 percent, or 8951 deaths yearly, involve trespassers. He notes nearly 10 daily deaths from walking on tracks and urges never to walk on a railroad track, warning of high odds of fatal impact.
An advertisement for a yearly subscription offers steady help to the local newspaper. The message urges readers to back the home paper, highlighting the community value and ongoing funding from loyal subscribers.
The Senate held a prolonged, continuous session to vote on a Cuban war-resolutions package transmitted from the House. It condemns the Cuban situation near U S shores, calls for Spain to relinquish control, and authorizes use of land and naval forces including militia mobilization to enforce relief and evacuation.
Information from Washington indicates Spain is pushing extraordinary efforts to secure munitions of war. She recently placed unlimited orders with a leading English firm for delivery by May first.
Southern quarantine convention in Atlanta adopts uniform regulations for disinfection detention stations and cargo, plus railroad traffic in infected towns. Aimed at eradicating yellow fever, it calls for a national diplomatic effort, a uniform health certificate, and a permanent Southern Health Association. Medical inspectors may be attached to consulates in epidemic areas. Congress urged to fund the plan.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee issued a substitute joint resolution recognizing Cuba’s independence and authorizing U S aid and naval support. It cites humanitarian and strategic motives including the Maine incident and submarine mine attack. The substitute resolution was defeated.
A Washington special reports talks underway among European capitals to press strong representations on the Spanish American situation. An informal meeting of ambassadors and ministers from six great powers in Washington was held Thursday. The present diplomacy is described as more forceful than previous efforts.
Dr. B. L. McIntosh of the state agricultural department says the recent cold weather caused no serious damage to Georgia fruit. In north Georgia the frost lightly nipped some crops, but most trees retain ample fruit for a good harvest statewide.
A Washington special reports a lively Friday house scene as Mr Bailey and Speaker Teed clash. Bailey accuses the speaker of causing the disturbance while Dalzell alleges Bailey airs daily grievances and loses his head. Hoe cautions on insult and self-respect as Democrats cheer Bailey and Republicans applaud the speaker's restrained stance. The chamber remains tense as Bailey seeks reply but order is called.
Friday in the Senate featured extensive speeches on war resolutions. After long sessions from morning to night, an agreement set a Saturday vote. Notable addresses came from Senators Daniel and Spooner, Daniel urging recognition of the Cuban republic, Spooner arguing against recognition with forceful reasoning.
Washington dispatch reports General Lee declined a proposed joint reception by Confederate and veteran factions. The rotunda at the Capitol itinerary was endorsed by city papers and party members, but Lee refused to allow ostentatious demonstrations. His refusal, while regretted, enhances his reputation for duty over glory.
The Washington Post reports that the president may order immediate use of army and navy and issue an ultimatum to Spain.Spain would have 24 to possibly 45 hours to withdraw troops and flag from Cuba. A refusal to evacuate would trigger vigorous naval and land action by the U.S. government.
Massachusetts Governor Wolcott urged the state legislature to approve a 500000 emergency appropriation to boost militia efficiency. He sent the message Friday afternoon outlining the need for rapid funding to strengthen state defense readiness.
A Washington special outlines that if war policy includes Cuba invasion, the army could reach 100,000. Regulars and national guard would total about 55,000, with volunteers filling the rest. General Miles seeks rapid mobilization of 17 of 25 infantry regiments and 5 of 10 cavalry regiments at Chickamauga Park.
Advices from Madrid report the queen regent told court members she will abdicate immediately if the cabinet takes any steps derogatory to Spain's honor and dignity. General Weyler, former captain general of Cuba, arrived in Madrid on Thursday likely summoned by the government and was received at the station by General Prat in full uniform amid a crowd of friends.
The New York Times reports that naval and land forces will mount a synchronized assault on Havana. The plan envisions an immediate naval advance, with troops landed near Bahia Honda and Pinar del Rio, cooperating to capture Havana and then unite with Gomez and Garcia's Cuban forces to drive out Spain.
Secretary Long has barred public release on naval movements. The flying squadron including Texas Massachusetts Brooklyn Minneapolis Columbus sailed from Hampton Roads last Wednesday. The Spanish fleet, possibly mobilizing at Cadiz and Cape Verdes, is of greater concern with Vizcaya and Admiral Oquendo leaving Porto Rico to join torpedo fleets. Havana’s ships reduced to Alfonzo XII and Nueva Espana cruisers as the US massed at Key West with battleships cruisers gun boats monitors and torpedo boats.
The Alabama state prohibition convention met in Montgomery on a Wednesday and adopted a platform aligned with their principles. The ticket includes W. B. Witherspoon for governor, George W. Townsend for secretary of state, B. J. Lowman for auditor, D. C. Bachelor for treasurer, H. H. Blackwan for attorney general, Finney for superintendent of education, and C. E. Crenshaw for commissioner of agriculture.
General Graham left Atlanta for Tybee island fortifications in response to urgent war department orders. The move signals immediate trouble and aims to rush completion of coastal defenses along the south Atlantic coast.
Ida Kahn M D returns to Kin Hsinng on the Yangtze after six years in the United States where she earned her medical degree at Ann Arbor. The Chinese reformer doctor, converted to Christianity, aims to help convert others and introduce dress reforms among her countrywomen while practicing medicine and pursuing electro-therapeutics.
Major Ternan reports from London that Dr Macpherson discovered an antidote for native poison arrows. The antidote injects a solution of strychnine and can revive wounded men in about two hours, reversing the usual fatal outcome of the arrows used in recent fighting.
An entomologist claims a common garden wasp can kill 1,000 flies in a day. The Boston Transcript says such feats deserve praise and the wasp will be welcome among the bald headed fraternity.
A Floral Season Portrait notes milliners aim for artful taste with flower loaded hats. Top choices showcase hats built entirely from flowers and leaves with fine blossoms for crown and brim and wired rose aigrettes. Violet tulle trims gain appeal as violets dominate trim trends.
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