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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
4
An 19th century ad promotes Shiloh’s Consumption Cure with a claim that users should take two thirds of the bottle and return any nonbenefit to their druggist for a possible refund. Prices listed as 50 cents and 1 dollar, at J H Stewarts druggist.
We offer to sell or exchange Mr Smouse's desirable property and invite buyers or builders to discuss purchases. Next season we will build a limited number of residences for buyers of lots, handling plans contracts and building at no charge, with guaranteed prices and easy payment terms. Several good houses to rent with favorable location.
President McKinley outlines aims for cordial German relations, warns on trusts, and presses Nicaragua Canal study. He notes a projected $40 million surplus, discusses sinking fund actions, and urges tariff, banking, and merchant marine reforms. The Cuba trust and postwar governance receive emphasis, with census plans and trade terms.
The document recounts the 1898 peace treaty with Spain, the U S cession of the Philippines, and the ensuing U S effort to establish order. It notes the commission led by Schurman Denby Worcester, promises to protect natives, and describes insurgent resistance and the ongoing campaign to subdue the rebellion with army and navy support.
The document describes a plan to massacre and an order from the insurgent government directing Filipino families to be protected while all other races be exterminated. General Otis condemns the act as unparalleled in modern times and notes a February 15 deadline for militia action in San Pedro with bolos and firearms.
The plan introduces a two‑tier administration on Negros with a military governor and a civil governor plus an eight‑member advisory council elected by residents. Voters must be male Negros citizens, 21 or older, with literacy or property/rental requirements, and have resided on the island. the military governor holds veto power, with the Philippines governor's approval needed to remove officials.
Uproarious health claim notice asks readers with a long list of ill feelings to send name and address to Ha osoon Detroit for a free trial box of Dr Dix Ton ic Tablets. It promises quick cure and a full sized box for six cents, urging immediate test despite no proof.
The advisory council discharges ordinary legislative duties while secretaries handle treasury interior agriculture public instruction attorney general and auditor duties. Judicial power rests in three judges appointed by the military governor. Inferior courts will be established and free public English schools planned. The military authorities collect customs revenue control postal matters and inter island trade. the military governor decides all questions not covered by the council.
L. D. Robinson stocks Sterling Silver Comb and Brush Sets Ebony Toilet Sets and a wide assortment of Wave Crest Ware Sterling Silver Novelties Cut Glass and Artistic Silverware. The store promises an elegant gift selection and broad variety in the city.
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