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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1899
Page
1
A Minnesota speaker discusses the eagle’s flight in a wide setting from San Francisco to Manila, offering ample field for his lecture. The piece notes that congress members unseated for accepting military commissions still hold quarters in the saddle as a grim consolation.
A Montana company petitions the New York board of health for permission to sell horse meat. It requests slaughter only of horses that have never worn a harness, deeming them young, well fed, and superior to beef.
The speaker argues that delaying Miles’s hearing would imply injustice while the army chief asserts he can establish the truth of his accusations. The chance to present evidence hinges on a wise resolution by the administration in the closing stages of the dispute.
The piece notes the ground hog again retreating to its burrow after glimpsing its shadow on February 2, suggesting continued cold, unsettled weather. The writer uses humor about the creature’s wisdom and potential chilly toes.
At the current pace the nation will soon see every industrial and productive department under trust control. From peanuts to locomotives the trend is toward giant corporations, making it nearly impossible for a person of modest means to run an independent business.
Should it develop that Gen. Gomez was fully authorized to act for his government in agreeing to the dis bandment of the Cuban army upon payment of the sum of 3,000,000 by the United States, and that he will take an active part hereafter in the pacification and proper policing of Cuba, the early return of the American troops to their own country should now be assured.
A bold deception by Aguinaldo and a mountain tribe allied with his force led the group to confront a battery of American rapid fire artillery. The tribe’s wounded chief vows vengeance, promising to face Aggy for the dangerous gambit and the deadly bombardment.
The American volunteers delivered a striking assault in the far east near Manila, while regulars from the Fourteenth Infantry and Sixth Artillery largely stayed out. Their victory over Filipino forces showcased the merits of the American soldier to observers in Europe and Asia.
The principal source of Aguinaldo’s arms was the Spanish themselves. They armed about 12,000 natives in companies and regiments. Next came Spanish prisoners captured with weapons and arms left in plazas abandoned to the insurgents.
The piece argues for a fair disposal through a special inquiry or court martial to examine Gen. Miles and all presented charges. It asserts any path is valid if it uncovers the truth and resolves the matter.
In Manila reportage the American soldier notes the insurgent force near Manila is poorly organized. Captains lack exact roll calls and men vary daily. Filipinos drift between front and home, with many going home for good.
Summary of senate and house actions from the seventh to the tenth, detailing policy debates on the Philippines, Indian appropriation bills, and sundry civil and public building appropriations. Notable delays, filibusters, and routine business marked the sessions with limited votes and ongoing amendments.
The Nebraska house on the ninth adopted a resolution endorsing Senator Allen and Senator Thurston for their peace treaty votes and proclaimed Mr. McKinley the greatest president since Lincoln. The supreme military court at Madrid will prosecute Admiral Cervera and Commandant Emilio Diaz de Mofeu over the loss of the Spanish squadron at Santiago de Cuba. A Berlin report notes Emperor William opposes Samoa condominium and may seek a three power conference after hearing Dr. Raffel’s statement.
On reiz Vor Darnell a champion horseman turned rough rider was shot and killed at Central N M after threatening to kill Fowler. Fire destroyed several buildings in Saratoga N Y and West Salem Wisconsin with La Crosse fire department unable to reach in time. Aunt Dicey Dobbs aged 80 was found frozen to death at Shawnee Kansas after a fall left her unable to summon help.
Reported widespread cattle distress on western ranges due to freezing hooves with lethal risk. An early morning earthquake tremor shook Maysville Kentucky on the 9th. The House Military Affairs Committee cut the army appropriation to 79 043 072, based on a 100,000 man force, aiming to pass Hull bill for mobilization. Caloocan, Aguinaldo’s base since Manila defeat, fell to Otis with Dewey ships supporting. natives mowed down, American losses light.
In Vers Non and Cedar counties, Missouri, peach and apricot crops were reported killed with losses estimated over $100,000. At nine o'clock the night of the 10th, in 20 degrees below zero, Rev. Wharton of the Coal Run Christian church baptized two women and two men in the Muskingum river after cutting a hole in the ice.
In the senate on the 11th after morning business a resolution from the 10th reaffirming the declaration of independence doctrine was laid before the senate. In the house a Newport News public building bill went to conference and a rights of way bill for railroads through Indian lands was debated at length. A Chicago fire demolished the McClurg building with $650000 loss, 500000 on stock, destroying rare books and manuscripts. A Toledo, Ohio, shooting killed a nine year old boy. a Polish man surrendered. The Grant transport reached Port Said with Gen Lawton and staff aboard. A Paris, Michigan home burned, killing a wife and two-year-old. A heavy gale battered British Isles causing floods and disruptions.
Dr. Carl Peters begins another Africa tour while Queen Victoria plans a March trip to France for six weeks. Various items note figures like Joel Chandler Harris as a top newspaper writer, a San Francisco train wreck plot by youths, and a Wichita farmer’s death before mortgage signing.
An Illinois memorial roundup lists James Arthur 88 of Quincy Mahlon Culberson 65 of Danvers F M Fishback near Carrollton ex-legislature Mrs John W Heiderman 66 Metropolis Mrs Fannie Levassier 80 early Kankakee settler Robert Young 84 oldest Scott county settler Mrs Rachel Gaston 89 early Marion county settler Mrs Rachel Popple Mrs Harriet E H Finch and Mrs Ann Hartman Bloomington prominent women Richard Fulkerson 99 Williamsville resident Daniel Ertel 85 Quincy Adams county since 1833 Martin Buckles 29 Ramsey John J Green 84 Shipman Charles Clement Sr Coles county Oakland C S Horton Galena apoplexy 69 Danvers resident Mahlon Bishop Culberson apoplexy 65 Rev Alfred Bliss 88 Effingham pioneer Methodist preacher }
In a secret session at Galesburg the Illinois Retail Merchants association condemned the repeal effort on garnish ment law and pledged to defeat it by flooding the legislature with telegrams and letters. The association also endorsed the pure food bill and ordered its legislative committee to be present at Springfield.
A heavy snowstorm followed the recent cold wave, covering wheat fields and risking damage to crops. Relief, if timely, may prevent extra injury, but prospects for growing wheat look troubled. Fruit crops are hopelessly blighted and fears arise that fruit trees may be killed.
A basement fire at the Summer Drug Co. wholesale store in Quincy began in the furnace area. About $40,000 worth of goods were damaged mainly by water, with total losses estimated at $50,000. Insurance coverage is in place.
The Galesburg resident Royal Hammond dies leaving $2000 to Wheaton College. Trustees are directed to use funds to combat secret societies and liquor traffic. After Mrs. Hammond’s death, the remaining property is to pass to Wheaton College.
A midnight blaze in Abingdon Knox county started in Bowtons livery stable and spread quickly destroying the city hall engine house jail and a block of stores and residences. The fire caused extensive property loss and disrupted local authority operations.
Mr and Mrs Wm Cleveland longtime Eureka residents marked their golden wedding with a family reunion. The gathering included all their children and a number of grandchildren.
Frank Pink, a traveling representative of the Mendota Brewing Co., was found dead in a car of beer in the Burlington yards at Rock Island. He perished from suffocation due to fumes from a coke stove used to keep the car warm. The body was sent to Mendota.
A farmhouse owned by Henry Zachry, living seven miles south of Carlyle, was destroyed by a fire that also consumed furniture and wearing apparel. No injuries are reported. The cause is under investigation by local authorities.
Stephen Carr Noble, aged 77, longtime Bloomington merchant and a pioneer in central Illinois commerce, died in Bloomington. He was the area’s first sewing machine agent and the first boot and shoe merchant in Bloomington.
Acting Gov Northcott orders a special election to fill the deceased circuit court clerk post in Coles County. The election to choose a successor for F. Purtill will be held on April 4.
A coal bank mishap east of Bushnell in Marietta killed miner Crawford and seriously injured a man and a boy. The incident occurred after slate fell in the working face, prompting emergency response from nearby pits and authorities investigating the collapse.
The Illinois legislature reports activity from Feb 7 to Feb 11 with multiple bills. Notable items include separate ballots for constitutional amendments, removal of the San Jose scale, child labor limits, women’s voting rights, road districts, and county job incentives. Committees consider asylum safety at Chester, corn exhibit for Paris, diploma criteria for teachers, and tightening stock market fraud laws. Debt, insurance, and liquor-related measures appear, with adjournment for Lincoln’s Birthday.
A major blaze in Webster Groves, a St. Louis suburb, threatens the Allen building a three story brick structure housing several stores and the town theater. Water supply problems raised fears the entire business district could burn.
Madrid reports the Spanish government has decided not to sell the Caroline islands. No further details are provided about potential terms or implications of the decision.
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