20 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1898
Page
1
The Weekly Call argues that the Philippines bloodbath supports retention of soil, Spain agrees to peace terms under pressure, and Spain’s past misery requires tempered compassion. A medical director links coffee overuse to widespread dyspepsia and heart disease, blaming appetite and self-indulgence.
The article notes Sagasta pursuing a peace that preserves the monarchy and cites prospects of success as American forces press the war. It reports Gen Mines declaring adequate troops for Porto Rico and a need for more US flags, while Porto Ricans show readiness to join the United States. It also mentions a new fashion of pictorial postal cards in the United States and Saxony’s postcard prize.
The article notes strong support among Porto Rican people for joining the United States and predicts similar Cuban sentiment once American control begins. It argues annexation will come quickly for Porto Rico and soon for Cuba, with both populations seeking stable governance under U.S. leadership.
The passage asserts the American people were enervated by long peace and too focused on commerce. It contrasts this view with Europe, then claims the delusion is gone as wartime virtues like courage temperance fidelity constancy and gentleness have now been displayed.
The August 10 report lists farm averages for corn rye barley potatoes and grains. It notes Curzon named viceroy of India and court-martial steps for Gen Toral. Vatican talks seek treaty safeguards. Day plans to advance Sampson and Schley. Mariposa sails with Hawaiian commissioners. Cherokee nominations reflect full bloods’ stance. Peace protocol signed. armistice declared. Accidents and crimes nationwide. train collision in Italy. St Joseph robbery. city of Topeka shipboard report. Treasury balance and US loss totals. Spanish fleet losses and US conquest news.
Dispatches from Manila claim Germany and Russia join to thwart Manila capture, suggesting Dewey and Merritt avoid action. Other rumors say American resources are exhausted, Cervera defeats Sampson and bombs American ports, Cherokees and African Americans rebel, McKinley mobbed, Camara at Singapore planning a landing in the South Philippines, and an alliance fleet to annihilate Dewey as weather ravages American troops.
The associated banks of New York City show week ended 13th gains in surplus reserve 6.78 million loans 9.91 million and deposits 34.70 million, with decreases in specie 2.76 million legal tenders 3.09 million and circulation 42.70 thousand. Eleven aboard the wrecked C C Funk including Capt Nissen his wife and two children drowned. News of the US Spain armistice reaches Hong Kong. Japanese papers claim Hanoi Hawaii policy protest. World merchant vessels freed to enter Cuban and Porto Rican ports. Madrid El Liberal doubts pro Spain protocol. War cost to date around 150 million. Lisieux train derailment near Caen kills seven injures 41. Ambassador Hay poised to replace Day. New York banks hold 33.11 million excess over 25 percent rule. Messina earthquake shocks panic.
The Illinois state page notes a Betser Park gathering near Ellsworth with about 5000 attendees and speeches by Gen. John A. McClernand and others. Belleville gains postmaster John E. Thomas, a Republican and local figure. Rock Island Arsenal payroll tops 175000 with 1901 workers and shifts. Old settlers gather at New Douglas for fourth annual reunion. Bankruptcy cases mention James and Frank Christopher of Waverly.
Washington August 15 The White House war department and navy department resumed normal Sunday quiet as the peace commission plans take shape. The Philippines present the hardest issue with proposals ranging from retaining Manila Bay to securing Luzon and building an American city, while Cuba and Porto Rico move toward rapid Americanization under military governance.
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