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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1898
Page
3
The Weekly Call notes many stranded men in the Yukon face difficulties this fall and winter urging cautious plans for would be migrants. It contrasts Cuban patriot insurgents aiding American marines with the broader peace talk as Spain and the United States near terms.
Gen Woop faces criticism for pressuring locals to clear Santiago, a city described as a cesspool of filth. Supporters say once conditions improve and people start living humanely, they will bless the general for the effort.
The passage argues that Germany's strength lies in its people and rulers being German by blood and culture. It credits Bismarck as a great leader whose will and intellect matched the nation’s instincts, making him the head of vast historical events.
The article lauds Bismarck as a pivotal figure whose death is a global loss. It credits him with accelerating German history, notes his role in provoking the 1866 war and asserting Germany's strength through the 1870 war, and describes his acceptance of war after failed peace talks.
Statement claims the president and cabinet want Manila Bay and city held permanently regardless of the Philippines. It asserts the majority backs permanent possession of the remainder as well, arguing Spain cannot hold them and that they are ours by conquest to prevent European complications.
Secretary Alger says no change in the situation to signal an early end to hostilities. The war effort will be pushed vigorously, with no provisional acceptance by Spain and no expectation of immediate action on peace terms. He notes Spain has shown a desire for peace, but no formal breakthrough is seen.
The United States will retain control of Manila and the bay and city until the treaty of peace with Spain decides the future governance of the entire Philippine group. The treaty will be drafted by representatives of the United States and Spain with no other nation involved. The United States maintains its claim to the whole Philippine group.
Iris reports George N. Curzon accepts the post succeeding the Earl of Elgin as viceroy. Curzon, married to Miss Lester of Chicago, sister of the man who tried to corner the wheat market. Also noted are U S Consul Wildman on humane treatment of Aguinaldo's prisoners and various European items from Berlin to Madrid and Cape Colony campaigns.
On the 2d George Tod a wealthy New York City resident leaped from a tenth floor window at the Majestic Hotel ending his life after a period of melancholia. Also on the 2d Robert Ellis died instantly in St Louis when his hand touched an electric accumulator while oiling machinery at the Missouri Electric Light and Power Co. house.
Luckenback & Co. buy the Buenaventura steamship at New York auction for 12400 dollars. The Tacoma sails from San Francisco carrying horses and mules for Manila.
Gen Wape's reinforcements for Gen Miles move ahead despite peace talks. Peace talks may not end hostilities. Mexican war precedent shows delays after negotiations begin. Madrid press notes cabinet may seek U.S. view on parliamentary assent to peace treaty. New York banks report mixed changes in reserves loans and deposits. Madrid police probe anarchist plot against a high politician tied to Canovas statue anniversary. Santiago officers elect new military society leaders with Shafter as president. Belt Line wreck at Bradley's bridge. 176 rescued, Miss Mary Bradley killed. Dr James B Angell to depart Constantinople after U S posting. Queen Christina approves Spain's peace terms reply. First regular and volunteer cavalry Rough Riders sail home from Santiago de Cuba.
A long list of Illinois deaths marks a somber roll call across Ramsey Jefferson county Litchfield Clinton Cen tralia Butler Montgomery Be- des. Fire in Jacksonville destroys blocks and endangers Grand Opera house with losses and insurance details. A Oklahoma? Noted cases include Curzon appointment, Morgan county reunion ending, a 13 year old accidental shooting in Le Roy, and a 250 ring loss in Newton Kansas.
Washington reports a Paris note from Spain is expected to accept United States terms for peace. Officials discuss two paths to finalize: military capitulation of Cuba and Puerto Rico or a signing protocol, with concerns over arms carriage by liberated Spanish troops and potential Cuban insurgent reintegration.
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