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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1896
Page
1
The report notes Spain has spent more in the past year than the island's value, and Cuba's people lack liberty. The senate stalls on the Cuban issue as Weyler also slows, while insurgents retain the ground won and still look toward eventual success.
A 25 year old remark attributes to Napoleon III that Spain would lose Cuba, noting his Mexico experience suggesting America is for Americans. The comment was conveyed to Minister Washburn, reflecting imperial views on Cuba and US interests.
A Boston article claims pens use more steel than all sword and gun factories combined, suggesting the pen may be mightier or at least more popular than the sword in modern society.
Herbert Spencer holds that society progresses to higher forms as militancy declines. He does not explain why the reduced militancy coincides with massive preparations for war, though this may signal a favorable symptom of advancement.
Art that was expected of the new battleship Massachusetts was performed on her trial trip and she went through the test with perfect smoothness. Our navy is not as large as it should be, but the ability of our mechanics to add to it is unsurpassed.
American musical genius Stephen C Foster will be honored with a monument in his native Pittsburgh. Subscriptions already exceed 5000 dollars and will grow at the national Saenger fest in June where a chorus will sing The Old Folks at Home without an orchestra.
The latest estimate shows 6,324,702 illiterates over ten years old, about 13.3 percent of the population. While high, the 1890 rate was 17 percent, suggesting public schools have strengthened their usefulness and reached notable growth.
The passage notes the spread of civilization placing modern weapons in the hands of uncivilized races. It cites the Abyssinians defeating the Italians as a signal triumph illustrating this irony and the reversal of power between enlightened nations and their foes.
United States labor commissioner Carroll D. Wright notes southern states boast mineral riches forty times those of England. He cites England importing pig iron from Alabama as evidence that southern natural advantages are beginning to show in global trade.
MBE Chamberlin argues some see Canada as destined to join the United States. He warns that continued emigration toward the southern frontier could leave only desolate lands to absorb, if the pattern persists.
Advance statistics from recognized authorities project that in 186 there will be manufactured not less than 1,250,000 bicycles, with fully one half for women. Output value is about 4860,000,000, showing an average price decline and improvement mainly in cheaper wheels.
Spain rejects a proposed arrangement over 1890 Cuban bond security. The cabinet aims to raise 24 million dollars by pawning the bonds with the Bank of Spain the Bank of Barcelona and other provincial banks to support a national subscription loan.
The death of President Hippolyte of Hayti may allow Legitime, exiled for five years, to return to power. Once sworn enemies in the Haytian senate, Legitime seized the presidency after Salomon's death, and Hippolyte raised an army to drive him out.
An uncertain note from a late 19th century source describes a joint resolution related to Cuba, noting it does not claim Cuban independence nor urge President Cleveland or his advisors to pursue such a policy. The passage emphasizes simple, plain language and government action as necessary.
Senate and House action covers Cuban self government or U S military intervention as Mills presses for rights from Spain. Congressional appropriations move forward for the navy and legislative, executive and judicial needs. Also noted are bridge authorizations, a New Jersey rail incident, Brunnerton mine disaster, and the Mattie L Ford shipwreck with two drowned.
Reports from Montreal death of Robert Anderson banker with 3 million estate. Senate committee backs Arizona statehood citing wealth and population figures. Olney notes Smyth confirms Hippolyte’s death from Port-au-Prince. Lexon bill passes New York Assembly, sent to Gov. Morton. Turkish minister Mavqueni Bry recalled amid Armenian sympathy. New York judge grants doubt in McLaughlin bribery case. Cape Colony governor Rosison reports white casualties in Matabele revolt. Gen Casey funeral held in Washington. Venezuelan commission gears lines for future inquiries. Madrid Cu ban reform leader Count Mor-tesa dies.
A blaze in Colon Colombia on the 30th destroyed 90 houses while government and Panama Railroad Co. arranged food from Panama for the victims. Judge Woolson presided in the federal court at Council Bluffs. C. Smith of Woodbine faced penalties related to a vest logger incident.
A Cairo dispatch reports six members of Egypts public debt commission notified the defense minister of assent to drawing from the reserve fund to cover expedition expenses. Other notes: US failures by R G Dun 259 this week vs 234 last year. Canada 30 vs 42. Rhode Island mills not cutting wages. Mursky bill moves to create circuit courts of appeals. Havana says Walter Dygert jailed in Guineze. Indiana battleship docked at Port Royal costing about 100000. Oakland public building bid 350000 and Indianapolis bid 2600000. Ellis & Lessig steel raises wages 10 percent for over 500 workers effective April 1.
Early on the 29th a brutal murder occurred at Alvin Stone’s home near Talmage Ohio as the aged farmer and his spouse were killed in bed. two daughters and a staffer were fatally beaten, a third daughter escaped, and the eldest daughter, injured, sought help after a neighbor alarm. The report also notes Cuban relief battles, hospital fires in Lille with four deaths, and a New York storehouse blaze killing several. A Nicaraguan peace mediation is mentioned, with Madrid noting anti American sentiment in Spain. A large fire in Weston, West Virginia, damaged most of the city center, valued at four to six hundred thousand dollars. A Lima dispatch references a great earthquake in Chile.
Summary of midwestern notices including deaths and obituaries for Caphella C Sweetzer and others, political notes on Gov. Altgeld, university trustees, and state education finances, plus local incidents from Arcola to Bloomington. Mentions include district commander, two percent tax levy, school closings, and a burglary report.
Desperate fighting described with insurgents led by Gen Antonio Mateos and Calixto Garcia against Spanish forces. American Gatling and Hotchkiss artillery aided rebels, with Pinar del Rio allegedly abandoned after its destruction. Spanish officials silent on final outcome, while Cuban sympathizers relay details from the scene. News arrived in Havana by mounted couriers after a long ride.
New York dispatch reports Minister Taylor in Madrid expresses worry over US Congress actions on Cuba. Spain shows revived anti American sentiment as government declines to send a Cuban squadron, with critics doubting the economy rationale and seeking a fuller explanation.
A March fire at Weston West Virginia started in the Commercial hotel and consumed much of the town's business block. The blaze gutted Commercial and Central hotels, Kitsan’s, Day Building, Griffin’s, Post’s drug, Logk’s shoe, and neighboring residences. Estimated losses run from four to six hundred thousand dollars with some insurance. The state asylum added to the turmoil as frightened inmates were affected during the disaster.
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