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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1898
Page
1
August Droll critiques Cuban insurgents aims to seize Beaport and prove belligerent status while Spanish mobs in Havana clash with US consulate protections. He notes American-made goods lead in England, warns about explosive celluloid and tannin-heavy silks, and laments wartime pensions and Shakespeare folios.
The article notes Japan conducts its census yearly and reports 43,708,264 subjects. It compares this to a 1474 population level of the United States, implying a similar scale of people available for various undertakings at that era.
Wo Chang, a London resident, has published England Seen Through Chinese Spectacles. His critique mocks English superiority, claiming that English writers’ depictions of China pale beside his revelations. He portrays John BuLi as arrogant toward foreigners.
Headlined concern from agricultural authorities notes the peanut crop is diminishing, risking a major staple. Normal production runs to 4,000,000 bushels with Americans spending about 16 million dollars yearly. Chemists cite peanuts as 50 percent fat and over 80 percent nourishing compounds, while physicians support their dietary value.
In Havana the trend shows a broader disturbance than ever as police reports cite wrecking of several newspaper offices opposing Madrid’s autonomy plan. Capt Gen Blanco pushes it, yet insurgents reject it while opponents respond with violence in the island.
A garbled historical note argues Spain’s pride and stubbornness hinder recognition of Cuban hardships. The fragment hints at colonial tension, misfortune, and denial of reforms, reflecting a period when Spain faced criticism over its empire and governance in Cuba.
In the senate on the 10th a bill to cap railroad passenger rates in Indian territory was favorably reported. Executive sessions followed, with nominations confirmed and the Hawaiian treaty discussed. The house debated the civil service law, most speeches opposing it, and continued into the 11th. Senate activity included pensions, immigration, and calendar actions, with executive sessions on the Hawaiian treaty. Notable events: pension bills discussed, a state officer list requested, and discussions on the Danville soldiers' home and seed provisions in appropriations. Obituaries include Justice A. W. Newnan and Mrs. Mary Cowden Clarke. A free coinage bill was introduced. Franco-German relations noted. Civil engineer Menocal ordered home to explain canal work failures. Mrs. Harriet Shafter died. a New York assembly concurrent resolution proposed woman suffrage. Russia pressed Crete issue amid Turkey opposition.
Briar reports from Fort Smith Arkansas recount a tornado near 11 PM causing widespread ruin. About thirty dead and around one hundred injured. Fires worsened the disaster as rescue efforts begin amid shattered structures. Separately, mine cage accidents in Minas Pistras Mexico injure several workers and a Butte bank president is shot in his office, with officials suspecting a connected litigation spark from a past explosion.
Reports describe Seminole retaliation and white settlers’ murders in Florida territory, with a mass murder tally at Maud and calls for action. An Amboyna earthquake wrecked the capital, killing fifty and injuring two hundred. Fort Smith tornado fatalities near fifty, with extensive property loss and dozens injured.
The Queens county supervisors reduced a hotel bill for Thorn jurors from 2040 to 904 after striking out 356.15 for wine 248.40 for cigars and 52.50 for billiards. A circular from 150 German societies in Chicago protests immigration restrictions. A counterfeit $100 note circulated in New York. Gold inflows to New York from Canada rise with monthly totals from Canadian banks. Failures rise in US. Canada shows fewer. Saginaw county Michigan coal veins widen, spurring lease activity by eastern agents.
The senate was out on the 15th while the house studied the army appropriation in committee of the whole. After sessions, eulogies honored Rep Seth W Milliken. Banking gains appeared, and Dr Salmon reported hog cholera serum saved 83.8 percent. General Booth-Tucker welcomed Salvationists in New York. Major Butterworth died in Georgia at 80. Taunton Oil Cloth founder Thompson 78 died in pneumonia. A carrier pigeon project was proposed for naval use. Retired officers Coton Auair and Purya M died by own action around the 16th to 18th.
Obituary notices and brief reports of deaths and illnesses in Decatur Pittsfield Lebanon Joliet Moneaqua and other Illinois locales. Includes prominent figures such as Henry RF. May former Macon county supervisor and J. Schwulste, plus crime and bank news about Cagwin's Joliet failure and Ida Johnson murder case updates. Also reports on legislative visit to Henry Clay Suttle and local Golden Wedding celebration.
Springfield notes describe Senate and House actions on a revenue bill as committees push for a broader measure. Township assessors would be elected in April but serve from January. county treasurers would ex officio supervise assessors. manufacturing exemptions are struck. primaries and new track bills loom amid tense votes. The report records dates January 12 to 16 and mentions Fitzpatrick and Lamonte bills and various party positions.
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