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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1898
Page
1
The Weekly Call notes Queen Wilhelmina's defiant choice to wed a Prussian officer despite French disapproval. It adds a jab about Americans selling to Japan and hints at a broader push to expand Pacific trade and protect commercial interests.
Col Henry Watterson argues that the United States must move forward on the Philippines or risk losing self respect. He notes Americans have not shunned responsibilities, implying retreat is unacceptable. The remark reflects a stance of duty and resolve.
Porto Rico imports about 700000 barrels of rice annually. Louisiana this season produced 1000000 barrels and could double the crop if there is demand. Supplying Porto Rico would raise Louisiana commerce by over 4 million dollars per year.
Gen. Joe Wheeler is the most popular figure in Washington as ladies fill his desk with flowers and bicyclists cheer along the highway. He is one of the few public figures at the capital reliably guaranteed a seat on trolley cars.
James Black of New York, a prohibition candidate for president in 1872, was the first named by the party. He collected books and pamphlets on temperance, owning a library of 1,300 bound volumes and thousands of unbound works.
A fragment from a Georgia statehouse column notes lawmakers push to abolish the state bureau of geology amid broader debates on resource oversight. The writer mocks officials for resisting obvious geological insights while aiming to build marble capitols like Rhode Island and Minnesota.
The text notes that beyond the $20,000,000 paid Spain, the government will soon need to provide $2,000,000 per year for pension payments to veterans of the Philippine war, highlighting ongoing costs and obligations connected to the war.
With the Flour trust now organized, opposition to peo ple ooel trusts may crystallize into a definite shape, making the issue highly vital in the upcoming political campaign. It appears timely to halt the bread supply of Mallon when controlled by a centralized monopoly.
The death of Gen. Garcia is a sad blow to Cuba. He was the only prominent Cuban among the fighting element who understood the war's evolving situation after active hostilities ceased. Garcia valued the American aid to his countrymen and saw clearly the direction of their interests.
Reported in New York and Washington, General Garcia is said to have died from the strain of hospitalities shown by his admirers. Authorities note his advancing age and illness while attributing the illness to the generous yield of his companionship to enthusiastic entertainers.
The report states President Faure has abandoned the military party and aligned with civil authority. After nearly four years at the helm, he faced ongoing military influence and preferred civil power in conflicts between military and civilian arms.
The article argues that seeking blame for the war provocation is unjustified. It notes Spain has been treated similarly to allied soldiers, sent home at conquerors’ expense, and granted $20,000,000 plus trading privileges in former colonies. Senor Rios’ protest appears without merit.
In sessions dated the 13th 14th and 35th several measures moved through both chambers. A unanimous Senate vote supported purchasing land for a supreme court building while District of Columbia and sea men laws gained passage. The Nicaragua canal bill saw continued consideration and rule shaping with votes planned. In the House the Lodge immigration bill faced defeat and pension bills advanced. Later, the International American bank faced mixed progress while customs reform and Hawaiian incorporation moved forward.
Obituaries note former Senator Cahin S Brice dies in New York City from pneumonia after a weeklong illness. Kansas Legislature calls an extra session to begin December 21. Senator Quay contracts an acute indigestion attack but remains not seriously ill per his doctor. National Civil Service Reform Association meets in Baltimore focusing on the civil service rules. F OG Logan donates 25000 dollars to Chicago art institute for a library building. A Madrid note says the American Senate must ratify the treaty of peace before it takes effect and should not cede territory prematurely. Col Charles W Davis Loyal Legion commander dies of heart paralysis. John D Hayes, Red Cross nurse with the 2nd U.S. Infantry, shoots and kills his brother Edward S Hayes after theft accusations. Northbound Gublit road train derailed by a broken switch near Rarelas Col causing damage and injuries. Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Charles Polachek must stand trial for bribery in a Milwaukee garbage deal.
The presidential party left Atlanta for Tuskegee by rail at 1 o'clock on the mourning of the 16th. The Nippon Yusen Kaisha liner Kinshin Maru arrived at Port Townsend with 191 Japanese aboard en route to San Francisco to join the cruiser Chi tose. Denver City cable railway in California sold at foreclosure for 4 million dollars. agent secured property for 500 thousand. Navy plans a steamer to Dayo-Payo for an American coaling station. Tin plate trust takes possession of mills in East Liver Pool district with W H H Brandfield to manage Ironclad Lisbon Newcastle area.
The American peace commission departed Paris for the United States on the 17th, sailing via Havre and Southampton aboard the St Louis for New York. Also, under orders from Copenhagen, the US steamer Gypsum King is allowed to dock at St Thomas after initial local refusals over neutrality concerns.
Telegram summaries note the senate was not in session on the 18th while the house passed a right of way bill for the Saginaw Southern railroad of Arizona through the San Francisco forest reserve. A Hawaii commerce bill was withdrawn after failed amendments. A Chicago murder case involves Michael Emile Rollinger, accused of strangling his wife Theresa and arson. A fire in Greer West Virginia killed twin girls in a room with a crude oil flare. Maj Gen Wesley Merritt arrived in New York with his bride. Spanish peace delegates reached Madrid without incident. Tifton peach belt burned, destroying Masonic hall and stores. fire followed an oil explosion. Former Police Captain John J Mount of New York died suddenly at 70.
Seven hundred coal miners strike at Lexington Missouri for higher wages. George Hines of Louisiana Missouri killed in a corn dispute. Rex Gill of Brownsville Texas missing sparking fear for his safety. Frank Dray on trial at Ozark Missouri for killing his father in law declared insane. A Rock Island man may corroborate that Thomas Crouce was duke of Portland. James Griffin 28 unmarried crushed by a falling pole at Bristol Tennessee. Leo Lewis of Cathis Texas sentenced to 30 years for aiding in killing a white boy. US state department told France to impose duty on cottonseed to block American product. Three candidates named for governorship of the Hawaiian Islands: Damon, Lana, and Dole. James Nettles found guilty in St Louis for murder of Conductor Mann. Navy secretary plans dispatch of light-draft ships to Cuban waters. Canadian opinion holds a Canadian marriage ceremony by a US resident minister not legal. BIR Tipton arrested for keeping saloon open on Sunday. Prof Phillips reports canal health menace. Henry Giles acquitted of murder in Richmond Kentucky. Heirs to $50,000 estate named in a triple heir case.
Obituary notes from Illinois state news listing D M McCauley of Clay City aged 72 a lifelong Clay County resident Kasper G Schmidt Chicago brewer 54 Judge John W Showalter Chicago 54 Levering Petersburg 86 Ezekiel Miller Champaign County prominent businessman Thomas M Thornbury near Bloomington 70 cattle dealer flour mill partner Daniel McCarthy Assumption 79 Louis Meisner Breese 63 Civil War veteran
Mrs Johanna Newell lost her life in Chicago while rescuing her two year old daughter as a livery stable above their home burned A single stairway trapped them She sent the child to safety by leaping from a second story window and died from injuries two hours later
Mrs George Tanner killed herself at Caria by poison and was widow of George Tanner who recently killed himself. Kitty May Sams killed Capt Ransom Sampson and wounded his bride. Chicago and Alton Bloomington shops workforce up and pay up nine hours, adding $10,000 to $15,000 to the payroll each four months.
Arrick McPadden fell from a railroad trestle near Bloomington was found unconscious and died days later. He was 50 and left a family. A four year old daughter of Joseph Gontas burned to death at Spring Valley when the mother left the child alone as her clothing caught fire from the kitchen stove.
Prof W A Hollister has accepted the Sterling school superintendent post and will start January 1 after retiring as Missouri state superintendent. Also reported are a Perry county shooting by William Emner who wounded Henrietta Crain then killed himself near Denmark. and other local items: saloon day lengthening in Jacksonville. petitions for repealing an ordinance. Nashville Red and Gun club backing a state game farm. John Johnson reprieved before gallows in Danville. a three year old burned near Kentwiler St Clair county. D P Buchholz Altamont postmaster killed by accidental gun discharge. he served eight years as postmaster.
William Schredrick aged 14 from Carlinville attempted crossing to a moving train and was tragically crushed under the caboose. The accident left him fatally mangled and the incident details are under local inquiry.
Nicholas Lanan aged 82 was killed when his horse team ran away at Sycamore and threw him from the buggy in a fatal accident.
Havana officials report Cerro and Jesus del Monte evacuated by Spanish authorities. Crowds in Cerro shouted Viva Cuba Libre and Long Live Cuba while a bar racks incident wounded Gancedo and Huertis, who died or faced probable death. Engineers fired upon. Spanish troops dispersed rioters after nine o clock.
Senor Montero Rios and the Spanish peace commission reached Madrid late Saturday. They were greeted by Senor Gamazo and other politicians. The queen regent received Montero Rios in audience. Newspapers report the cabinet may not appear before parliament again and Sagasta may resign. An outspoken Liberal article blames both parties for Spain's prestige and finances. A Carlist editor was arrested in Leon with important documents found on him.
Col Carlos Garcia eldest son of the late Gen Garcia arrived on the Ward Line Santiago. He commanded a division in Santiago province at his father's death and will visit Washington and Thomasville Georgia to see his mother. He spoke little on current Cuba conditions, saying everything is going nicely.
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