14 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1899
Page
1
The Gye Weekly Gall notes Cubans urging peace for Uncle Sam as Americans await a clear majority. It cites a 75 percent rise in southern export trade in ten years, with 1598 the top year, and calls for cooling Spain’s Don Carlos. It also questions child labor in southern cotton mills, where children earn 60 cents weekly working 12 to 15 hours, questioning future citizen quality.
An association of irreconcilable Spaniards in Cuba vows never to take the U S oath of allegiance. While the United States runs a transport line for Spanish soldiers from Cuba to Spain, officials consider securing unoccupied staterooms for the leaders among the irreconcilables.
In 1823 John Quincy Adams, then secretary of state, wrote to the minister to Spain that Cuba, separated from Spain and unable to sustain itself, can gravitate only toward the North American union. He deemed this outcome as certain as gravity, and thought time would prove his accuracy.
Spain’s flag disappears from Cuba. Old Glory rises. The Cu bans face a government choice vote. Cubans could back annexation, which would join the United States, or opt for independence, leaving Cuba as a small, weak nation.
The text argues U S action is essential for Cuba's insurgents to achieve anything. It claims insurgents lack power to compel the United States and that their limited gains came from U S aid and filibustering support. It warns a war with the United States would end the insurrection quickly.
Gen Mercier described a method to identify officers likely to leak army secrets leading to a three name pool. After eliminating two, Dreyfus remained the sole suspect and was convicted degraded and exiled to Devil's Island.
In Sancti Spiritus Cuba the change of sovereignty occurred in due form without U S soldiers. The interior city of 15000 people its seaport and district were included. The flag was raised and saluted with Spanish residents Cuban officers municipal officials and priests formally acknowledging U S authority.
The article discusses how many expectants view France as near yet unlikely to topple its government. It notes France has endured under the current regime longer than any since Louis XVI, suggesting stability despite acknowledged structural flaws.
In session briefings the Senate considered the Paris treaty with a foreign relations report and adjourned in respect for Senator Morris. A House focus on Alaska crime provisions and codifying Alaska laws followed, with appropriations debates and a West resolve on expansion. Remarks by Mr Caffery and Mr Morgan noted.
On the 5th, Frank Rollins was inaugurated as governor of New Hampshire in Concord with both legislative branches present and many notable public figures. Also on the 5th, Mrs. Bloomfield Moore of Philadelphia, linked to the Keely Motor Co., died in London after a long residence there.
Reports from Cuba indicate insurgents may disarm if allowed to govern themselves. Filipino insurgents refuse to free prisoners, citing risk of appearing to submit to the United States. Vatican talks planned for monks’ release. Madrid papers level atrocity charges at Americans. Pianist Teresa Carreno arrives in New York to begin a Boston Symphony soloist tour.
Articles of incorporation for United States Lighting and Heating Co with $12,000,000 authorized capital filed with New Jersey secretary of state in Trenton on January 6. Treasury condition January 6 shows available cash balance $291,715,868 and gold reserve $245,479,479. Cabinet meetings on January 6 focused on Cuba policy administration.
Condensed telegram items report Alexander Bradford Upshaw dying in New York at 48, once Nashville American official and Indian affairs commissioner, later Brice’s political manager in Ohio. Frederick Silberg, famed Knight of Pythias, died in Cleveland at 310 pounds and six feet five inches, leader of parade at national encampments. Reports dispute Balabae massacre claims near Palawan. Armour funded Princeton library with 10,000 dollars and 2,700 yearly for three years. Marymour travels from Chicago to Laingston. William Endicot, aged 100, witnessed 1833 engagement at Fingates bios peakp and Shannon, a Massachusetts Bay governor’s descendant. Bailer Decker executed for murder in Tottenville after Roosevelt refusal to intervene. Fifield declines Senate offer from Gov. Smith. Sophie Dallas, daughter of George M. Dallas, dies in Philadelphia at 75. Oregon legislature convenes in Salem. organization to continue after October special session.
Judge Lawrence Sherman is slated for the speakership of the Illinois legislature. Other items note Mrs. Cordelia Botkin’s sentencing in San Francisco, a new Kansas City convention hall dedication, and arrests in Indianapolis for a Woodford county murder case. Also reported are health updates on ex Governor James Campbell, King Charles of Portugal on Delagoa Bay, a Burlington fast mail train run in 10 hours 29 minutes, Carlist agitation in Spain, a fatal mine accident in Carlinville Illinois, and British naval and diplomatic postwar honors.
Sebastian Ottwein aged 82 of Bt Jacob's and D. IL Vaneil 48 of Cobden are among Illinois notables noted as passing away. Philip Rhodecap of Danvers 70, long resident and landowner, and Mrs Mary Ray wife of Capt J B Ray Vandalia 70 are listed with others including James A Hawley Dixon 68, Elizabeth Dodd Union county 83, and Samuel C Allen Decatur 80 who helped establish Decatur's early community and church.
Three year old daughter of John Davis died from severe burns after clothing caught fire from a stove blaze in their Moscow home. Father was in another room. water in the house was frozen and he could not smother flames until the bed clothing was badly burned. The couple have one child.
A measure prepared under the state bureau of labor statistics aims to fund free public employment offices. It follows Gov. Tanner's recommendations and would create one office in every city over 50 000 residents and three in cities exceeding 1 000 000.
An explosion of gasoline wrecked John Proyer of Sheffield Bureau county’s home while Mrs Pryor and son Percy cleaned lace curtains. Mrs Pryor died from injuries and Percy was seriously burned with uncertain recovery. Loss to residence $5,000, insurance $2,000.
Katie Richter, a 23 year old orphan, shot herself in the head with a revolver in Quincy. She resided with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Louis Ebert and left a moving letter to her sister Mamie Richter of Alton describing serious mental troubles and fear of insanity.
Unknown intruders reportedly entered the state house, stealing $580 from a drawer as guards at all four entrances kept watch, leaving the crime surrounded by mystery.
Wealthy resident Christian County and longtime Clarksgate figure Young B. Clark aged 79, known as Uncle Boley, died recently after living in the county 55 years and being among its wealthiest residents.
Senator Cullom, en route to a letter-box, slipped on icy pavement and sprained his right ankle. He also sustained bruising along his right side from the thigh down.
Internal revenue receipts for Peoria reached 22,289,142 for the year while bank clearances climbed to 85,622,520, a gain of 4,000,000 over the previous year. The figures reflect growing commerce and financial activity in the city during 1898.
An epidemic of scarlet fever is raging in Gibson City and vicinity. A number of houses in town are quarantined and public schools and churches are closed.
Senator Mason suffers from grip at his Washington home, with the illness described as developing into a serious condition. He remains under care as authorities monitor his health in the capital.
Springfield Jan 6 The Forty first general assembly convened at noon with many new members and a lively crowd. House and Senate leaders appointed, speakers elected, and the governor's message read as committees and procedures begin. Street railway bills and committee assignments dominate the short session kickoff.
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