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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1898
Page
1
The Weekly Call praises Ambassador Cambon for mediating the controversy and satisfying all sides. It notes Spain’s covert threats of European intervention and asserts that such threats have little weight with us and that intervention will not be recognized.
On April 23 the president urged 125000 volunteers and on May 25 called for 75000 more. All were promptly supplied, though few saw field service. The readiness of these volunteers helped compel Spain to sue for peace.
GN Blanco claims Spain capitulated to European pressure during the war. He notes the loss of thirty five Spanish war ships and many prisoners as indicators and offers no further comfort beyond his assertion if Blancoe can find relief in his stance.
Typhoid fever remains as dangerous as in any war. Medical science shows no advance, and its spread is attributed largely to soldiers neglecting sanitary rules.
General Joe Wheeler notes that modern rifles expose troops even at 500 yards, refuting claims that safety lies behind the front. He says nearly the entire army is exposed when advancing to that range, with those in the rear also in danger during the fighting near Santiago.
The American volunteers displayed coolness and courage at Malate and Como during the midnight fight and the capture of Coamo. Their gallantry at La Quasina and San Juan hill proves they possess the elements of ideal soldiers, equal to regular troops, despite lack of prior under fire experience.
After 114 days of warfare against a nation already armed, the U S army and navy saw no defeat. The enemy lost nearly 40 war vessels and over 50 Spanish merchantmen were captured as prizes. The American army in Cuba captured a force twice its size and, after disarming them, provided aid unseen in modern warfare.
The piece notes that Union troops in the Civil War faced food shortages and argues for poor commissary administration in the Spanish American War context. It raises suspicion that individuals profited from ration shortfalls, reflecting on wartime supply failures and accountability.
The events most recently taken have practically decided the destiny of the Philippines. Luzon dominates socially economically and strategically, composing about half the archipelago in area and population and housing three-fourths of civilized Filipinos and most industries. With Luzon under control, virtually all valuable Philippines areas are within reach.
Critics blame General Shafter for starting operations before supplies were fully landed. Arriving in Florida under harsh semi tropical conditions, he knew delay would drain his already enervated troops. He pushed forward, a costly but necessary effort, and the campaign benefited when Toral surrendered.
A scientific commission will be sent to army camps to investigate typhoid fever causes and report preventive measures for the future. Vatican asserts pope recovered fully and resumes duties. Major Fred Brackett named secretary of the Paris exposition commission. Cuban revolutionary leaders and de Quesada meet in Washington. Porto Rico fiscal agents named as Ouroro Co. Bond posted, Commodore Philip sails on Texas, Frazer dies in London. Russian ambassador to Britain to be replaced by Cassini. Don Carlos promises manifesto. Madrid dispatch notes Cuban and Puerto Rico commissioners and other leadership moves. Casualties from a Philadelphia building collapse reported. Treasury notes show August 18 balance and gold reserve. War department tariffs for Porto Rico issued. Vatican and German-Pact concerns noted. Ongoing naval and military movements fill Atlantic headlines.
Two young women, identities unknown, leapt from a Philadelphia Camden ferry near Chestnut Street wharf into the Delaware River on the 16th. A pocket book left on a seat held a note reading We find we are utterly unfit for this world, and will try another. In New York, Fred Recknall shot his son Philip, 10, on the Mohawk and Malone railroad as he hunted believing him a deer. A prior son George was killed years earlier in a bear misidentification.
The steamer Toledo capt Wishart sailing from Galveston to Rotterdam struck Crim rock in dense fog near the Scilly Islands and foundered but all hands were saved, many in night clothes. Associated banks of New York report weekly changes with loans and deposits rising while gold and notes shift. A Providence train collision near Sharon, Massachusetts killed 30 to 40 and injured many. The pope held a saints day reception, many dignitaries attended. Volunteer regiments in San Francisco push to be mustered out, opposed by most officers. Spain notes fortifications near Gibraltar. Bank of Spain reports weekly changes in gold, silver, and notes. Ha vana supplies collected in Spain. troops to return from the Antilles. New York banks report excess over the 21 percent rule. Painter Don Frepenico MapRazo died in Madrid at 83.
Death notices from Bloomington Danville Paxton Kewanee Pana Delavan Alton Assumption and Assumption area list Mrs John R Hill Mrs Susan Blake Mrs Ida Kirkpatrick Mrs W A Humphrey and others by age and cause including typhoid fever mountain fever quick consumption and natural causes. Prominent local figures including Mrs Mary Ellen McElroy aged 60 wife of Judge A McElroy and Rev J W Woods noted as early Macoupin County pioneer.
Lieut. Col. Henry R. McCoy of the First Colorado volunteers, famed for the Manila siege and raising the American flag on a stormed fort, was a Bloomington Illinoisan. He was born to Rev. J Ss. McCoy, a retired Methodist preacher, known across Illinois.
The late weather bulletin notes corn growth improving with early fields safe from frost by September 1 to 10 and late corn by September 20 to October 1. Some very late crops may not mature. Threshing is delayed while plowing progresses. Broom corn cutting has begun with fair to good yield. Overall outlook is positive and late crops are growing well.
Henry Brown 65 and Morris Myers sought shelter under flat cars near Marengo. An engine backed in. Myers escaped as Brown, old and feeble, cut an artery with a razor while aid was being summoned. Brown died shortly after. Brown was a California 49er.
At the old settlers reunion in Cissna Park Iroquois county a section of the grand stand gave way. Spectators were injured including Ernest Cunningham of Danville and Mrs Ira Kirtley of Hoopeston, each with broken limbs. About six others suffered severe bruises.
The Cumberland County Veteran Association joined Wilder's brigade including Fifth Illinois Cavalry and Ninety seventh Illinois at Greenup. Distinguished members include Gov. Mount of Indiana and Gov. Tanner of Illinois.
The Montgomery Alabama Rabbi Abraham Joseph Messing wed Peoria's Florence Schwabacher in a late evening ceremony. The event stood as one of Peoria's most elaborate recent affairs within Jewish society.
Mrs Nancy Stevenson, widow of the late state figure, is reported gravely ill at her son's residence in Bloomington. The elderly matriarch, near 100 years old, is receiving care as authorities note no further details are available.
The soldiers and sailors of the Twentieth district will hold their annual reunion at Mount Vernon from September 29 to October 1. Also noted is a report of a fatal injury case in Peoria where Thomas J. Cline died after being struck with a club by John Hinkle amid a dispute over a horse trade.
Ex Senator Hampton W. Wall banker and lawyer, one of the state’s wealthiest men, is killed in Staunton by Otto Matties, a coal miner who speaks no English. A $500 reward is offered, bloodhounds are on the case, and Matties is believed to be about 24, tall, slender, and fugitive. The motive ties to a quarrel over a woman and a gun struggle involving Mrs Scheideck.
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