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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1898
Page
6
Grim old huntsman Death rides a white steed across time and fate. The poem describes unending pursuit through day and night, with the hunt never stopping and humanity fearing the master who set the hounds.
J P Pyrwhit of Ellerdon Buckinghamshire dies after a haunting tale of jealousy and a mysterious phone call. The visitor, a magistrate and friend, recalls the fatal night when Williams, the servant, shoots Pyrwhit in his bedroom after a troubled day and a chilling premonition following the strange telephone incident.
A strict French state monopoly on matches imposes a fine of one franc per match on all imported contraband. An English traveler recently faced a 500 franc penalty at Boulogne for a box of wax lights valued at nine cents, seized by customs officers in his luggage.
When Cardinal Manning lay in state a passer-by sneered at the fuss. A nearby Hibernian challenged him to prove Manning’s deeds with a brawl, while alpine glaciers are noted as 25 in the Alps exceeding five miles in length.
A compact collage of humorous quips and jokes from periodicals. Snatches poke fun at sensational papers, fashion, alibis, court life, and naval prudence highlighting witty one liners and cartoonish exchanges across various publications.
A Nieuws Van den Dag account details how President Kruger and Gen Joubert used a parable to avert execution of Jameson and fellow officers after their capture. The council of war, initially set on firing at daybreak, relented when the parable framed a demand for reparations instead of killing the “hounds.”
London business leaders with Philippine interests urge Ambassador Hay to press the U S to retain permanent possession of the Philippines. They claim Spanish rule hinders commerce, profits are diverted to bribes, and only liberal investment will enable profitable ventures. They warn Spain could burden pro-change traders if the islands stay under its sovereignty. The London firm chief cites indigenous suspicions of rebels and Spanish manipulation to raise revenues, while natives under proper rule could be tractable. a veteran observer notes few epidemics in ten years.
Miss Evangelina Cisneros, famed for a dramatic escape from a Spanish prison in Havana, married Carlos Carbonet at the Hotel Rennes in Barrons Maryland. The couple, who planned to visit Washington, left the ceremony at noon for their new life together.
Madrid reports indicate Spain moves toward an honorable peace with Austria playing a key role. Duke Almodovar de Rio coordinates diplomacy while Aguera and the Vienna minister receive telegraphed instructions. The Lepanto and Cadiz contingency plans reflect Madrid’s cautious stance amid Carlist unrest and possible terms with Admiral Dewey.
Wasurveren June 10. Early this morning reports indicate strain between the United States and Germany over US actions in the east and in occupying the Philippines. Germany sought a declaration of US future intents, but was not given one. Notes between Berlin and Washington grow harsher in tone, and a German cruiser’s voyage from Nagasaki to Manila is linked to the strain.
The Times editorial warns the next days are critical for Spain as the government faces harsh realities. The Daily News urges Madrid to submit quickly, noting there is no armor against fate and suggesting diplomacy will push the United States to reward energy and foresight in a good cause.
Maparin June 10 The press generally and public opinion harshly blame the retalliness of the present government for news from the Philippines. Public feeling remains aroused yet calm as people await the worst, expecting cabinet decisions to yield developments.
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