21 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1899
Page
1
Gen Miller in command of the Apdile Expedition begins fighting Indians in S57. France plans to spend 75 million dollars to improve its navy. A suggestion to send the Keely motor remains to Gen Weyler for examination.
The passage notes Aguinaldo would leave the Philippines and quit insurgent activity for payment from Spain. It labels him corrupt and presumptuous and mockingly references musical claims about Yankee Doodle and Hail Columbia. It warns that Filipino revolutionaries may face consequences against Dewey and Otis.
A wartime order bans French words or phrases in official army and navy communications while permitting the use of French brandy. The directive underscores linguistic discipline amid hostilities with France.
Special Commissioner Robert P Porter says on returning from Cuba that the island will rely on sugar tobacco and iron ore. Cuba's ore will add to the iron boom in the United States, highlighting future economic links and investment potential.
A large mogul locomotive was assembled recently in 21 hours and 30 minutes at a Pennsylvania shop. The article notes that the whole world wants American locomotives and that demand will be met with neatness and dispatch.
Criticism of the late war is free to arise but one fact remains clear Uncle Sam set a world record by fighting for nine consecutive days.
A Kansas lawmaker publicly opposed a bill to reduce railroad fares from three cents to two cents per mile. He stated I am against railroads every time but I am willing they should earn enough money to pay the hands. He defended earnings as necessary for railroad workers despite the rate cut proposal.
A Reuters styled report states Japan claims it is wiping out hostile insurgents in Formosa, the island ceded by China after the last war. It asserts there are malcontents in Japan aiding the Formosan fighters against civilized government.
In a late encounter between two duelists in Hungary one of them hit the ceiling and the other the floor, where upon both left the building scowling fiercely at each other. Some day one of those fellows will make the mistake of his life by challenging an American.
United States sailors earned about 900000 from prizes captured from Spain in the war’s early days. The money is not tied to other Spanish prizes sunk or lost in naval activity, but reflects the era’s prize system and American seamen’s gains.
The national guard should adopt the same rifle as the regular army with uniform rifle cartridges for all armed forces. In the recent war the national guard showed high patriotism and courage, and now its proper organization and equipment deserve attention.
The empress regent issues an edict authorizing 6,000,000 taels to restore and strengthen Pekin’s walls. Critics call it a waste, arguing the brick and mortar fortifications would fall to modern artillery within an hour.
The writer argues that objections to Gen Otis naming himself military governor reflect sensitivity. Military government is inevitable during a change of sovereignty, implying a military governor. He says Filipinos misunderstand the demands of the position and must learn before handling local affairs.
In the Senate on the 10th Mason urged consent of the governed as essential in any nation’s affairs, a speech that drew strong applause. Turley opposed the Nicaragua canal bill which advanced to 16 minute speeches. The House devoted the day to codifying Alaska criminal laws, passing the bill with the high license amendment.
Reports from Puerto Principe note Gen Carpenter organizing a rural police unit led by Col Draulia Pena. Nearby Utah excitement grows after rich police discoveries 25 miles east of Vernal in Llue mountain near the Colorado line.
A 12 year old boy was found dead on Delmonte street Havana, near a pile of stones with candles at the head. Corporal Hunter of Co A, Tenth regiment, recovered the body. Nellie Dalton alias Big May was arrested in Denver California on the 12th, wanted in Chicago and New York for shoplifting. rooms yielded 2500 dollars in goods including diamonds. New York state democratic legislative caucus on the 12th nominated Edward Murphy Jr for US senator to succeed himself. democrats are in the minority in the legislature.
Turkish troops stormed and captured insurgent positions at Shanel on November 30, amid fierce fighting in the Yamen division. About 4,000 insurgents and 2,000 Turks were killed or wounded in the engagement. The report notes financial distress for First National Bank of Lisbon stockholders due to a currency controller order demanding 4200 per share by February 9 following a failure. Madrid papers claim Americans urged Spaniards not to withdraw troops from Mindanao before their arrival to prevent insurrection.
On the 15th the gunboat Yorktown left San Francisco bound for Manila with a stop at Honolulu to replenish coal bunkers. The vessel will continue to Guam before reaching Manila. Spain again notified Washington of the U S peace commission talks and urged a prompt reply regarding prisoners held by Filipinos.
Telegram summary reports the Independent Order of the Free Sons of Israel celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in New York City on the 15th, noting $3.5 million paid to widows orphans and beneficiaries and a nearly $1 million reserve fund. Also covers ship Andelana sinking near Tacoma with 17 crew drowned, Cuban flag incident in Havana, US aid plan for Cuban army, death of Marcus C. Hawley, Glasgow exhibitors visit, and Maj. G W Urie as oldest Mason in Ohio.
Minor items note Adelina Patti and Sibyl Sanderson as two richest prima donnas. A citizen meeting plans an international exposition in San Francisco opening in June 1901. Other items: Yale is tax exempt per Connecticut Supreme Court. Brazil and U S extradition treaty approved. Miss Virginia Evans to debut in Washington society. Mrs McKinley’s health improves and has gained 20 pounds. pensions for widows of Capt. Allyn Capron and his son. unrest in Niscemi Sicily over taxation. Seattle to Taiga post office steamship line made permanent. Christ Monberger died in Buffalo after 100 hours of illness. Morrill memorial idea for new Supreme Court building. Gov Roosevelt declines clemency for wife abuser and habitual criminal. death penalty bans in Colorado Rhode Island Maine Michigan Wisconsin. Rhode Island lacks death penalty only life imprisonment. Kansas requires governor signature for execution.
Illinois state news notes ex governor Richard J. Oglesby recovering at his Elkhart home after an indigestion and grip attack. Dr C B Taylor says condition not alarming and no serious consequences expected. Also reported are multiple obituaries and local notices across Shelby county and nearby towns detailing deaths from grip pneumonia and heart failure, plus a 63rd wedding anniversary and other regional civic notes.
Jan 11 to Jan 14 reports detail Senate and House activity in Illinois. Republicans push a street railway bill amid protests by Democrats like McGoorty. Speaker Sherman delays committee announcements while talks on a constitutional convention begin. Governor’s payroll cuts to limit expenses emerge from talks with lawmakers.
Berlin January 12 The reichstag resumed debate on the meat inspection bill. Socialist Herr Steele urged protecting consumers against producers while Count Posadinsky Werner said there is no meat scarcity and consumption per person has risen. The interior minister affirmed government support for consumers but noted rural interests may suffer if city residents pay less for meat. cheers greeted the declaration.
Former Hawaiian queen Liliuokalani presents to the House a protest against U S ownership of crown lands, calling it taking without due process and urging restoration. the same petition is laid before the Senate. Washington also notes Senator Allen’s Jan 14 resolution proposing a five senator committee with plenary powers to investigate the late war.
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